November 15 / 15.37 Newcastle (AW)

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BetUK Take Time Out During #SGWeek23! Handicap

  • Prize money: £5129.32
  • 1m 4f 98y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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BetUK Take Time Out During #SGWeek23! Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 1-92

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut at Wolverhampton last October and he got back on track after seven months off when second of four in 9.5f novice there 13 days ago; he may do better back up in trip for his handicap debut so needs considering.
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1st

7

(1)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 99y

Class 3

13:20 Newcastle (AW)

Quantum Cat

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Well held on turf in April but this lightly raced 3yo from a top yard has a progressive profile on AW, leading near the finish on his C&D handicap debut 31 days ago, with the reopposing Franberri back in fourth; a 2lb nudge seems unlikely to prevent another prominent showing.

5/2

1st

8

(1)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

15:37 Newcastle (AW)

Quantum Cat

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Made a winning debut at Wolverhampton last October and he got back on track after seven months off when second of four in 9.5f novice there 13 days ago; he may do better back up in trip for his handicap debut so needs considering.

6/1

2nd

1

(1)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

12:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Quantum Cat

9st 11lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

led at steady pace, increased tempo 3f out, soon went clear with winner, pushed along when headed 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, weakened and eased inside final 110yds, no match for winner

Evs

9/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 032542

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Yet to score this season but he comes here on the back of a good second of 11 in 1m4f Kempton handicap a fortnight ago; he ought to be in the shake-up again despite taking a 2lb rise.
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10th

3

(8)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Chase The Dollar

9st 13lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

prominent, outpaced and lost ground from over 4f out

25/1

8th

1

(9)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chase The Dollar

9st 13lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

Well handicapped on best form but is far from solid judged on his two efforts this winter for new stable; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

25/1

10th

2

(4)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chase The Dollar

10st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

Course winner who also made all at Chester (1m4f) off 5lb higher at the start of last summer, but he made an inauspicious start for Lisa Williamson when last of seven over 1m6f here in December.

33/1

10/1

  • Place: £7.30

Form: 80-605

Last run: 136 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
A two-time 1m/1m2f scorer last term for Archie Watson; made a good start for his new yard when second over hurdles at Kelso in September; he can't be discounted back in this sphere.
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2nd

7

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 78y

Class 4

14:40 Doncaster

Noble Anthem

11st 7lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Probably flattered by his proximity in a tactical novice chase at Cheltenham last month and has since had his limitations exposed in a Grade 2 there; however, he's back at a much more realistic level today and still has plenty of scope to progress from his convincing handicap win at Sedgefield (2m, good to soft) three starts ago.

9/2

2nd

7

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 78y

Class 4

14:40 Doncaster

Noble Anthem

11st 7lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Probably flattered by his proximity in a tactical novice chase at Cheltenham last month and has since had his limitations exposed in a Grade 2 there; however, he's back at a much more realistic level today and still has plenty of scope to progress from his convincing handicap win at Sedgefield (2m, good to soft) three starts ago.

9/2

7th

6

16th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 199y

Class 1

13:45 Cheltenham

Noble Anthem

11st 4lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Won a Class 4 handicap at Sedgefield (2m, good to soft) last month on second chase start and faced tough task when creditable third of four in warm novice contest over C&D (good) last time; this 5yo may have more to offer but others have considerably more substance to their claims.

40/1

9/4

Form: 231 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Frankel filly who displayed a good attitude when getting off the mark in 11-runner C&D maiden 13 days ago; strong at the finish last time so merits serious consideration on her first go in handicap company.
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3rd

12

(2)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 99y

Class 3

13:20 Newcastle (AW)

Franberri

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Frankel filly who displayed a good attitude when getting off the mark in 11-runner C&D maiden in November; caught the eye when fourth of 12 to the reopposing Quantum Cat on C&D handicap debut since, running on from too far back; definitely better to come and looks sure to have a big say.

9/4

4th

12

(9)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

15:37 Newcastle (AW)

Franberri

9st 4lb

J: Cameron Noble

T: Roger Varian

Frankel filly who displayed a good attitude when getting off the mark in 11-runner C&D maiden 13 days ago; strong at the finish last time so merits serious consideration on her first go in handicap company.

9/4

1st

10

(3)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

14:50 Newcastle (AW)

Franberri

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Pleasing debut in August; started a short price at Ripon next time, when it's possible the rain-softened ground wasn't ideal, and she holds leading claims in this weak maiden.

6/4

6/1

Form: 79-001 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced ex-French gelding who was much improved for his current yard when a 50-1 winner of 1m4f Wolverhampton handicap nine days ago; he needs to back it up now under a 5lb penalty.
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11th

12

24th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 0y

15:15 Listowel

Met Office

10st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Eoin Doyle

Three-time flat winner showed a little bit more over timber at Tramore (16.5f, good) last time but was still beaten 7.5l into eighth; down 2lb but needs to improve again to be competitive here.

22/1

8th

9

17th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 140y

15:00 Tramore

Met Office

11st 1lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Eoin Doyle

Three-time Flat winner (twice in France, once in Britain) at up to 1m4f; has shown little over hurdles, but can be forgiven his recent run at Cork, failed to recover after being badly hampered four out; may do better.

12/1

8th

11

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 20y

14:30 Cork

Met Office

11st 0lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Eoin Doyle

Three-time Flat winner (twice in France, once in Britain) at up to 1m4f; has shown little over hurdles; first handicap now.

14/1

10/1

Form: 657314 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Course winner who arrives in good nick, not enjoying the clearest of runs when fourth of 11 over 1m2f here 12 days ago; she can go well again off an unchanged mark.
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8th

6

(8)

17th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

16:52 Southwell (AW)

Real Terms

9st 13lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

On workable mark if judged on pick of form from first half of last year but returned from break with disappointing run in the autumn and has been absent for another 285 days since.

14/1

8th

6

(6)

5th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

14:00 Redcar

Real Terms

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Has won on good to soft; losing turf run goes back more than a year but she ran up to her recent best when second of 14 at Hamilton (1m3f, good) in June; needs to be on song to win off this mark back from break.

10/1

15/2

Form: 350002

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Scored at Hamilton (1m5f) in June and got back on track when runner-up over C&D last month; he's one for the shortlist nudged up 1lb.
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4

(5)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

18:35 Hamilton

La Pulga

9st 8lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

Front-runner who has been keeping busy, winning at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) last month and going close on two of his three starts since, most recently beaten half a length at Ascot (1m4f, good to firm); has won here and is capable of another bold bid.

7/1

3

(6)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

14:45 Ascot

La Pulga

9st 13lb

J: Hugh Bowman

T: Charlie Johnston

Usually front-runs; never better than with his first and second at the end of last month, which were on AW however and his top four RPRs have now been registered in that sphere; something to find on turf, including as he was third here (1m6f, good to firm) earlier in July but is now 7lb higher and he dropped out at Chepstow on Thursday.

5/1

Form: 147216 CD

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Garnered a third success of 2023 at Wolverhampton (1m4f) but he was well below par when only sixth at York (1m4f) later in September; more is needed from this C&D winner.
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2nd

1

(2)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 4

15:40 Brighton

Lexington Knight

10st 3lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Won this 12 months ago and returns on a hat-trick after another course win (made all) and a success at Salisbury that looked unlikely until he picked up late on; might travel sweeter back at this track and can cope with this mark.

3/1

1st

3

(2)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

19:50 Salisbury

Lexington Knight

9st 7lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Returned from three-month break with front-running win at Brighton (1m4f, good) in May and will be fine on the faster surface here but he's probably not quite as good as he was; younger rivals appeal more.

11/4

1

(3)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

16:05 Brighton

Lexington Knight

9st 9lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Ordinary form on the AW during the winter but he is 5lb lower than when winning over C&D (good to firm) last August; off since February but he's respected back here on this return.

13/2

Form: 331522 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Resumed with a C&D success in October and he posted another good effort when second of 11 at Wolverhampton (1m4f) nine days ago; up 2lb but can't be ruled out.
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7th

1

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Percy Willis

10st 1lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

All six wins have been on Tapeta, including three over C&D; well treated on his best form last year and he went close off this mark over C&D (Rubellite third) last Thursday; that was his second run after a break and he's a big player if he can repeat that form.

9/2

2nd

3

(7)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Percy Willis

10st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Three C&D wins to his name; should be sharper for his recent return to action and he'll appreciate both dropping into Class 6 and returning to a longer trip; one to consider.

100/30

4th

8

(1)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:39 Newcastle (AW)

Percy Willis

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

2lb below last winning mark and although not seen in six months, has won after a similar absence; has run well in all four starts over C&D, but all six wins have come over 1m4f (three here) so he wouldn't want a dawdle over this trip.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 01-097 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in 2022 but he's yet to fire in three runs this term, only seventh at Newmarket (1m4f) 12 days ago; others appeal more.
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2nd

6

(3)

14th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Southern Voyage

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Scored at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft) in May off 2lb higher mark; has only been placed once in seven starts since and finds himself on a career-low mark; doesn't seem ready to take advantage and best watched.

10/1

7th

2

(3)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Southern Voyage

10st 0lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

took keen hold, prominent, ridden and weakened over 1f out

11/2

6th

3

(1)

20th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Southern Voyage

10st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Still just 1lb above his last winning mark and far from disgraced when fourth of 12 in a 0-80 at Southwell (1m4f, AW) last time; each-way claims if seeing out the longer trip.

10/1

33/1

Form: 0-5760 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
A fairly useful ex-Irish 1m4f winner who has hinted at a revival of late for his current yard, patiently ridden when 11th over 1m2f here last time; he's one to consider back up in trip off a falling mark.
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8th

7

(1)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Flying Scotsman

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Scored over C&D in January off just 1lb lower; absent since a heavy defeat over hurdles in May but the January win came after a 95-day break; visor the headgear of choice today; more appealing than many.

4/1

1

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

18:40 Cartmel

Flying Scotsman

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Seen only once over hurdles since 2023, when pulled up last summer, and his AW win in January came in a low-grade handicap; needs to prove he can still be competitive off a mark this high over jumps.

20/1

1

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

18:40 Cartmel

Flying Scotsman

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Seen only once over hurdles since 2023, when pulled up last summer, and his AW win in January came in a low-grade handicap; needs to prove he can still be competitive off a mark this high over jumps.

20/1

16/1

Form: 1-0072 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
A fairly useful 1m6f winner for Charlie Johnston but he's yet to match that form for his current yard, dropped into a seller when runner-up at Musselburgh (1m4f) last month; he needs to build on it.
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8th

3

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:13 Cartmel

Achnamara

11st 8lb

J: Ian Power

T: Philip Kirby

Didn't run badly in a low-grade Flat marathon last month but he ended the last jumps season with two disappointing runs (both 2m4f) and has a bit more to prove than some of these.

14/1

3rd

8

(1)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 139y

Class 6

16:32 Pontefract

Achnamara

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Philip Kirby

Well beaten over hurdles on his last two starts but hasn't run badly on his last two Flat outings (1m4f/2m, AW) and his trainer has won two of the last six runnings of this race; not discounted.

14/1

9th

3

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:07 Newcastle

Achnamara

11st 11lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Philip Kirby

Scored twice over hurdles (at about 2m4f) in 2024-25 but has failed to fire this term and beat just two in 2m4f Sedgefield handicap hurdle ten days ago; others appeal more.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £66.20
Straight Forecast £56.41
Tricast £1127.34
Trifecta £1507.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Franberri

NEWMARKET:

Quantum Cat

TOPSPEED:

Met Office

RP RATINGS:

La Pulga

POSTDATA:

Real Terms

The Guardian:

Percy Willis

Daily Mail:

Franberri

Daily Mirror:

Franberri

The Sun:

Franberri

The Star:

Franberri

Daily Record:

Franberri

The Times:

Quantum Cat

D Express:

Quantum Cat

Telegraph:

Met Office