December 08 / 18.15 Newcastle (AW)

18.15

Standard To Slow

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  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

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3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 3

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-backed second favourite when third of eight on his debut over C&D four weeks ago, finishing a length behind Cast No Shadow; open to improvement with the outing under his belt.
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9th

18

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Sports Coach

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Hasn't built on his success at Southwell (5f, AW) in March; not disgraced when sixth over C&D nine days ago but he'll need more if he's to return to winning ways.

12/1

6th

22

(5)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Sports Coach

8st 2lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

Won off this mark in small field at Southwell (5f, AW) in March; ran pretty well on next two starts but down the field at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) latest and others are preferred in a hotter race than he's used to.

33/1

8th

8

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Sports Coach

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

A wind op last spring had a positive effect; back to winning ways with a ready Southwell win in March; both runs since have been respectable but others in the field look better handicapped.

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to 1m AW winner Hoi An Beach (RPR 65); dam 6f winner (72), out of 7f-1m2f winning half-sister to 7f Group 2 winner Arabian Gleam, 6f Listed winner Kimberella and to the dam of Love; stable wouldn't be a noted source of winning 2yo newcomers.
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2nd

4

(3)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:05 Chepstow

El Bufalo

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Thomas Faulkner

Four-time AW winner who was having just his second crack at a turf handicap when good sixth of 17 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; also switched across from a poor draw to deliver his bid so that effort can probably be upgraded a little further; forecast softer ground is an unknown but otherwise respected.

4/1

6th

12

(2)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

El Bufalo

9st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Had a troubled trip when down the field at Wolverhampton in February but he had been running well beforehand, including a couple of AW wins; others appeal as being better handicapped.

20/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 015

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Beat a big field on his second start at Navan (5,7f, yielding) in October, but found it all too much in a Listed event at Doncaster (6f, heavy) later in month; makes his stable/AW debut and worthy of respect on his Navan performance.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(6)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Photosynthesis

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Three wins for two previous yards and the first for this one when winning narrowly at Newmarket (6f, good) in September, following a protracted slog with the runner-up; comes here fit from the AW but he'll need a bit extra to win in a higher grade than at Newmarket.

9/1

Form: 642

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has improved in each of his three starts, going down by a short head over C&D four weeks ago; respected, though whether he can confirm the form with third-home Sports Coach remains to be seen.
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8th

5

(6)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

13:05 Southwell (AW)

Cast No Shadow

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Hugo Palmer

Gained both wins at Newcastle in 2024; failed to beat a rival there in last two starts during a light 2025 campaign; drops in class but doesn't look the percentage call.

16/1

8th

5

(8)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:28 Newcastle (AW)

Cast No Shadow

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Hugo Palmer

pressed leaders on near side of group, led narrowly halfway, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

8/1

8th

5

(8)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:28 Newcastle (AW)

Cast No Shadow

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Hugo Palmer

Showed little on his last three starts in 2024 but there was a bit more promise in his C&D third 17 days ago (finished ahead of Show Me Show Me and Darlo Pride); visor swapped for blinkers today; not ruled out.

8/1

16/1

Form: 44

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth in both starts on turf this autumn, though her first effort was much better than the second; half-sister to a few AW winners so not without a chance if bouncing back.
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8th

8

(1)

9th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Ripon

Lettuce Leaf

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Tom Tate

Maiden who turned in her best efforts last year on soft ground; finished the season on a downswing and isn't obviously fancied from the outside stall.

33/1

8th

8

(1)

9th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Ripon

Lettuce Leaf

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Tom Tate

ducked right start, took keen hold, in touch with leaders

33/1

10th

8

(10)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Lettuce Leaf

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Tom Tate

soon prominent

14/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to winners Well Done Fox (5f 2yo including Listed; RPR 107), Excellently Poised (5f 2yo; 83), High Security (5f; 77) and Ski Angel (5f; 58); dam 5f winner (including 2yo/Listed; 105), half-sister to two useful sprinters; claimer-ridden on debut, but has an attractive pedigree and stable can get one ready first time; watch market.
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2nd

3

(8)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Exponential

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

midfield

6/1

2nd

2

(3)

19th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:11 Nottingham

Exponential

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

raced in last but in touch with leaders, steady headway on far side of group from over 1f out, hung badly left 1f out, ran on final 110yds, nearest finish

10/1

12th

9

(2)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Beverley

Exponential

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

reared start and slowly into stride, midfield

14/1

Form: 5

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
7-1 and ran green when fifth of ten on her debut over 6f here four weeks ago; improvement needed, but it is possible.
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5th

5

(4)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Mariners Way

8st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Hint of ability on 6f debut at Newcastle; well held at 5f there since; stamina in pedigree but sister Riversway did well in sprints for the yard and 1-1 over C&D; not ruled out despite the handicap option coming up.

8/1

7th

9

(7)

8th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Mariners Way

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Julie Camacho

7-1 and ran green when fifth of ten on her debut over 6f here four weeks ago; improvement needed, but it is possible.

12/1

14/1

Form: 6

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
22-1 when sixth of eight on his debut here (6f) last month; may be one for handicaps in due course.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

9

(6)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

17:05 Catterick

Sir Garfield

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Three wins last year included one at Catterick (7f) and one off this mark (6f, good); absent five months and he will need to be at his best to make a winning return.

12/1

7th

2

(11)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Sir Garfield

9st 12lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: John & Sean Quinn

Beat the Portland winner in August (6f, good) but rather subdued since then and the usual blinkers are off, replaced by cheekpieces.

14/1

7th

2

(11)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Sir Garfield

9st 12lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: John & Sean Quinn

Beat the Portland winner in August (6f, good) but rather subdued since then and the usual blinkers are off, replaced by cheekpieces.

14/1

Form: 5

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off 9-1 and pulled hard when fifth of six on his Wolverhampton debut (5f, Tapeta) last month; should improve for that experience, but will need to.
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5

(5)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

20:09 Hamilton

Warrendale Wagyu

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Unexposed 3yo; looked good, albeit a touch wayward, when winning at Doncaster in June (5f, good to soft) and he was back at that level when second at Ayr 13 days ago, travelling strongly but still looking raw under pressure; up 2lb but looks the type to carry on improving with experience.

100/30

2nd

3

(4)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:42 Ayr

Warrendale Wagyu

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

in touch with leaders up the centre

6/1

7th

12

(5)

20th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:45 Doncaster

Warrendale Wagyu

9st 4lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John & Sean Quinn

slowly away

7/1

10th
7 (2)
Toy Boy

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to winners Gumdrop (6f 2yo; RPR 85) and All Dunn (6f-1m including AW; 65); dam 6f winner (including 2yo; 91) out of Listed-placed 5f 2yo winning half-sister to Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Classic Park; something to like on pedigree and stable can get them ready first time; market useful.
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8th

5

(8)

3rd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Toy Boy

8st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

33-1 and failed to beat a rival in two Newcastle runs in December (5f and 6f); significant progress required to feature.

50/1

7th

3

(3)

28th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Toy Boy

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

33-1 for his 5f debut here early in the month, when a remote last of ten; this is easier and he's entitled to improve but he'll need a big step forward.

33/1

10th

7

(2)

8th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Toy Boy

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Half-brother to winners Gumdrop (6f 2yo; RPR 85) and All Dunn (6f-1m including AW; 65); dam 6f winner (including 2yo; 91) out of Listed-placed 5f 2yo winning half-sister to Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Classic Park; something to like on pedigree and stable can get them ready first time; market useful.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £11.40
Straight Forecast £9.39
Trifecta £33.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sports Coach

RP RATINGS:

Cast No Shadow

Daily Mail:

Photosynthesis

NEWMARKET:

El Bufalo

The Star:

Mariners Way

The Times:

Sports Coach

Telegraph:

Sports Coach

The Guardian:

Sports Coach

The Sun:

Sports Coach

Daily Record:

Sports Coach

D Express:

Photosynthesis

TOPSPEED:

Cast No Shadow

POSTDATA:

Cast No Shadow

Daily Mirror:

Cast No Shadow