November 03 / 15.45 Newmarket

15.45

Heavy

Betfred “Pickyourpunt” Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 15 runners
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Betfred “Pickyourpunt” Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £26.00
  • Place: £4.80

Form: -24163 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Now only 1lb only higher than when winning Class 6 contest at Leicester (1m, soft) in May but was well held when third of six at Bath (1m, heavy) recently and this race is much more competitive; cheekpieces on.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(1)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Newmarket

Big Bear Hug

8st 7lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Adam West

Acts on any going; last four starts have been at Epsom, winning over 1m2f on first occasion and close second over 1m4f (soft) on latest; up 2lb and more exposed than some of these but never better.

14/1

2nd

5

(7)

12th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:45 Epsom

Big Bear Hug

11st 0lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Adam West

Last three outings were at this track, winning in July and a close third next time (both 1m2f) before never dangerous over 1m latest; they were on a sound surface but she looked fine in the mud earlier this term; she's only once been beyond 1m2f (below form in 2022) and stamina is the big question.

10/1

5th

3

(7)

26th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:25 Epsom

Big Bear Hug

10st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Adam West

slowly away, raced in last

11/2

8/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 345104 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
No longer the force of old but made all off a reduced mark at Redcar (1m, good) in September and probably ran at least as well when fourth of 13 at York (1m2f, soft) three weeks ago; a possible.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(18)

8th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:10 York

Poets Dawn

10st 7lb

J: Mrs Emily Roberts

T: Tim Easterby

Has won at York, albeit back in 2019 and on only one of his 17 visits; scored once last term and cracked it again ten days ago, comfortably making all at Carlisle, but this is a wide draw for front-running and he's a bit more persuasive these days over a little shorter.

9/1

1st

4

(5)

29th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Carlisle

Poets Dawn

9st 13lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Largely running with credit without winning in 2024 but he beat only one at Ripon (1m2f) two days ago; he needs to bounce back.

7/1

OUR TIP

7/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 484561 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
As good as ever when keeping on well to beat 13 rivals at Windsor (1m, heavy) 11 days ago; only due to go up 3lb for that but, with conditions in his favour again, can make his presence felt under 5lb penalty here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(4)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Bath

Marsh Benham

9st 13lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: George Baker

Running consistently well on good and faster ground since July, but his latest win came on heavy ground at Windsor just under a year ago; now 4lb lower; worth a second look.

8/1

3rd

4

(7)

1st Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:52 Brighton

Marsh Benham

9st 11lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Back in better form during the last two months and ties in with Oj Lifestyle on C&D running 24 days ago; this dual course winner has a fighting chance, provided he's aided by addition of tongue-tie.

9/2

12/1

Form: 353412 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Consistent filly who deserved her breakthrough win at Bath (1m, soft) last month and has since finished second off today's mark on heavy ground there; may find others better handicapped in this deeper race, though.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

10

(8)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Bath

Albus Anne

9st 4lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Jimmy Fox

Won a division of this race on soft a year ago and was back off the same mark when successful back here (good; first-time hood) last month; now 4lb higher but still respected.

6/1

1st

11

(11)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:35 Bath

Albus Anne

9st 6lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Jimmy Fox

Scored over C&D (soft) off today's mark last autumn and returned from layoff with two good efforts in the spring (the latter in a higher grade); off for another three months since but still makes appeal; hood added.

7/1

7th

14

(3)

13th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:45 Newbury

Albus Anne

9st 12lb

J: Miss Megan Fox

T: Jimmy Fox

unruly beforehand, dwelt start

8/1

10/1

Form: 345151 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Just held on a Pontefract (1m, good to soft) last month and has now won two of his last three races; 4lb rise demands a bit more from him here but he ought to handle the slower ground pretty well.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

(11)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:00 Hamilton

Mount King

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Yet to score this term but he got right back on track when third of 12 in 1m Ayr handicap ten days ago; scored twice over 1m last autumn and he's weighted to go well here.

4/1

3rd

6

(5)

20th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ayr

Mount King

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Dual winner; wilted late on after a positive ride last time at Ripon (1m, good to firm); entitled to win races off this low a mark.

9/1

5th

4

(4)

27th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Ripon

Mount King

9st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Mixed record this season but he ran well when third at Beverley two starts ago (didn't quite see out 1m2f) and he's dropped to a dangerous mark; not discounted.

13/2

Form: 235931 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Back from break with two good runs this autumn, latterly when keeping on well to lead close home at Yarmouth (1m, soft); recent 2lb rise ought to be manageable; each-way claims at least.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(10)

24th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Forward Flight

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Scored at Yarmouth (1m) in October but he came in last of seven at Newcastle (1m) last month; he needs to get back on track.

16/1

7th

2

(3)

28th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Forward Flight

9st 11lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

disputed lead

10/1

8th

8

(2)

20th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Forward Flight

9st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Has gained both wins at Yarmouth, latest in October (penultimate run); almost 9l behind Big Bear Hug at Newmarket last time; something to prove back on AW.

8/1

7th
17 (12)
Mayz

11/2

Form: 488501 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Unplaced on her first nine starts but was evidently very well suited by combination of heavy ground and step up to 1m when winning comfortably off basement mark at Windsor 11 days ago; moves up from 0-52 grade and has 6lb penalty to shoulder here but, now that connections have found the key to her, she could quite plausibly have more improvement to come.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

12

(5)

16th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

16:45 Windsor

Mayz

8st 12lb

J: William Carson

T: John Gallagher

in touch with leaders

10/1

2nd

8

(8)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:10 Ffos Las

Mayz

8st 13lb

J: William Carson

T: John Gallagher

raced wide early, in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader over 3f out, led over 2f out, soon headed, rallied inside final 110yds, no match for winner

13/2

8th

5

(8)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Chepstow

Mayz

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: John Gallagher

Recent thirds have come on good and soft ground and previous two efforts on faster surfaces weren't great; respected otherwise as she's only 3lb higher than for last year's Windsor win (1m, heavy).

13/2

14/1

Form: 13 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won Lingfield maiden (1m, AW) from the front on debut in September and was placed under penalty in novice race over that C&D last month; could easily have a lot more to offer but it's hard to know what he'll make of the ground on this turf/handicap debut.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

13

(3)

9th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Monkmoor Pip

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

0-7 since his successful Lingfield debut (1m, Polytrack) last September, but finished a close third of ten at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces) on his penultimate outing and met a bit of trouble when fifth of eight at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) last time; no headgear today.

12/1

6th

13

(3)

9th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Monkmoor Pip

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

0-7 since his successful Lingfield debut (1m, Polytrack) last September, but finished a close third of ten at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces) on his penultimate outing and met a bit of trouble when fifth of eight at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) last time; no headgear today.

12/1

4

(4)

29th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Monkmoor Pip

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Debut winner; back to form when third at Wolverhampton last time (first-time blinkers); Oisin Murphy takes over for first time since debut win and claims if headgear works as well.

3/1

66/1

Form: 972088

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Well beaten over 7f in first two handicaps (both on AW in summer) and also when upped to 1m2f on heavy turf 11 days ago; drops back to 1m with blinkers tried here; not the obvious answer.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(2)

20th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Superluminal

9st 7lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: John Berry

reared start, always behind

33/1

9th

14

(7)

3rd Nov 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Newmarket

Superluminal

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Berry

Well beaten over 7f in first two handicaps (both on AW in summer) and also when upped to 1m2f on heavy turf 11 days ago; drops back to 1m with blinkers tried here; not the obvious answer.

66/1

8th

4

(8)

23rd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:25 Windsor

Superluminal

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Berry

Sole turf effort, when best of the rest behind an easy winner here (1m, soft), a cut above his four AW runs; his two handicap efforts since have been poor, though, and stamina isn't assured on pedigree; market useful.

10/1

10th
12 (8)
Mhajim

20/1

Form: -00009

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
A down-the-field outsider on all five starts for new stable this season (1m2f-1m6f), often displaying a tendency to race too freely; attracted attention of the stewards when keeping on steadily from the rear at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW; first-time hood) three weeks ago; drops in trip and encounters ground slower than good to soft for first time here; market likely to guide.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(12)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mhajim

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

0-10 in handicaps, but has caught the eye on a couple of occasions; now 23lb lower than when first allocated a mark and gives the impression he has a bigger effort in him, but the outside stall 12 does make things difficult.

12/1

7th

5

(8)

19th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

18:45 Pontefract

Mhajim

9st 10lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Won a Lingfield novice for the Gosdens in February 2022; has generally struggled in handicaps since but he's tumbled down the weights and was an eyecatcher over C&D (sixth of 11) when last seen in May; didn't get any luck in that race and he's not ruled out after a short break.

10/1

6th

11

(5)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

18:15 Pontefract

Mhajim

8st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

in rear, plenty to do 2f out, headway when not clear run repeatedly inside final furlong, pushed out, not reach leaders, eyecatcher

33/1

11th
13 (11)
Macho Sun

16/1

Form: 347526

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Disappointed when tried in cheekpieces (now removed) last month and is not one to rely upon heavily but has claims if judged on his close second off 1lb higher at Nottingham (1m2f, heavy) two starts ago.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

4

(10)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Macho Sun

9st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Mike Sowersby

raced wide, took keen hold, towards rear

12/1

6th

9

(1)

29th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Macho Sun

10st 8lb

J: Mr Ross Birkett

T: Julia Feilden

13lb lower than when beaten a neck at Nottingham (1m2f, heavy) a year ago, but not matched that form since and now 0-15; half-brother to an AW winner and needs the new surface to help bring about a resurgence.

10/1

7th

5

(10)

10th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:40 Yarmouth

Macho Sun

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia Feilden

Has placed form on soft ground but he's a 14-race maiden who hasn't run a race of note this season; blinkers tried last time are soon replaced with a tongue-tie.

9/1

4/1

Form: 874311 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Progressive 3yo who was placed on soft ground in September and bids to complete a hat-trick after two very convincing 1m AW wins last month; needs to prove his recent improvement can be transferred back to slow turf but must be considered in current mood.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(14)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Kempton (AW)

Kalamunda

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

held up in rear

6/1

1st

1

(6)

10th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

17:35 Lingfield (AW)

Kalamunda

10st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Joseph Parr

in touch with leaders, took keen hold early, headway but raced wide after 2f, led over 4f out, hung right when ridden over 1f out, reduced lead when hung right towards finish, always doing enough

11/8

1st

7

(8)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Kalamunda

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

Currently 0-8 on turf and 2-2 on the AW, including an easy C&D win last autumn off a 12lb lower mark; has it all to prove, off the back of two poor efforts last month (pulled hard each time), but the return to this track is a big plus.

10/1

16/1

Form: 2-0644

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
A maiden after five runs but made encouraging start to handicap career when keeping-on fourth at Yarmouth (1m, soft) in September and is 2lb lower here; tongue-tie added today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(9)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Glencalvie

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Adrian Wintle

towards rear

25/1

10th

6

(1)

16th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

16:12 Windsor

Glencalvie

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Won twice for Phil McEntee earlier this year, both over 1m; made a quiet start for this yard which reduces her appeal.

14/1

5th

5

(3)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

16:05 Chepstow

Glencalvie

9st 4lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Adrian Wintle

Won twice for Phil McEntee in the first part of the year (both 1m, one on AW and one on good to firm); absent since finishing fourth over C&D in May; starts out for new stable in a winnable event; betting useful.

4/1

16/1

Form: 763100 D BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Ex-French 3yo who came good for Archie Watson at second attempt, with clearcut success at Chepstow (1m, good to firm) in August; also has form on soft ground but needs to bounce back from two down-the-field finishes.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(2)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

15:45 Nottingham

Lunanera

9st 4lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Archie Watson

Now 5lb lower than his Chepstow win (1m, good to firm) last summer but things haven't been straightforward since and he wasn't at his best under conditions that should have suited in April; others preferred.

7/1

6th

5

(4)

10th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:05 Lingfield (AW)

Lunanera

9st 7lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Archie Watson

Winning miler on turf and was only 2l away in a 1m2f handicap here in March; however, he pulled up last month's hurdling debut and then finished tailed off at Yarmouth when good to soft was no excuse.

14/1

10th

7

(2)

22nd May 2024

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

15:00 Yarmouth

Lunanera

9st 8lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

Flat win last August came over 1m (off 1lb lower) and he has seemed stretched by 1m2f; hurdling debut on latest outing did not work out; cheekpieces (worn on penultimate start) return.

10/1

33/1

Form: 9/068-

Last run: 497 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his soft-ground win in France in 2020 and not seen since a poor run for David O'Meara in June 2022; given a chance by the handicapper but could be considered only if lively in the betting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(6)

14th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:37 Southwell (AW)

Tiger Touch

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

dwelt start, in rear

50/1

7th

8

(2)

5th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Tiger Touch

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Sole win in 20 starts came in France (1m2f, soft) as a 3yo; precious little in 11 outings since arriving in this country and loads to prove up another 3f in trip.

25/1

8th

12

(7)

27th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Tiger Touch

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Lightly raced over the years and has not yet rediscovered any form for new yard since returning in November from an absence.

66/1

Non-runners

Cosmos Raj, Royal Design, Where's Freddy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £322.10
Straight Forecast £263.72
Tricast £1388.64
Trifecta £2866.30

Selections

Telegraph:

Kalamunda

The Star:

Mayz

SPOTLIGHT:

Forward Flight

The Times:

Glencalvie

Daily Mirror:

Albus Anne

POSTDATA:

Marsh Benham

The Sun:

Poet's Dawn

The Guardian:

Kalamunda

Daily Mail:

Kalamunda

D Express:

Kalamunda

Daily Record:

Mayz

RP RATINGS:

Forward Flight