March 01 / 20.00 Newcastle (AW)

20.00

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  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Wind and rain

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 633-81 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Three course wins, the latest narrowly over 7f off 4lb lower; whether he'll be as good again remains to be seen, as he ran poorly in Armoured's race here the time before.
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6th

6

(4)

27th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Danielsflyer

8st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Signed off last year in the doldrums and finished last behind Barnaby when returning from a break.

33/1

8

(4)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Danielsflyer

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Rattled off a four-timer here (7f-1m) early last year but he was out of sorts in his final three runs in 2024; now only 1lb higher than for his last success but this 11yo needs a major turnaround.

20/1

9th

5

(3)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle (AW)

Danielsflyer

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Veteran; rattled off a four-timer here (7f-1m) early in the year; weakened when sixth to a stablemate of Judgement Call over C&D six weeks ago and others appear to be on more manageable marks.

14/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 6253-0 CD

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Rattled off a hat-trick here in 2022 and well handicapped again; not sure what happened last time but was a close third here the run before when perhaps unlucky; always held up so a hostage to some good fortune (only 4-35 overall).
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12th

1

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Rocket Rod

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Geoffrey Harker

4-39, three of those wins here (7f-1m) in 2022; soundly beaten both starts since returning from a near two-year absence; makes no appeal despite this easing mark.

25/1

10th

3

(2)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rocket Rod

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Geoffrey Harker

Well suited by Newcastle but absent for almost two years before his last of ten here (50-1) in February; probably best watched again.

40/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 6077-1 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Back from a second wind op (the first was prior to debut) and a break he narrowly got the better of Mercurius Power over C&D in late January, having made up his ground from off the pace; might well have more to offer and he's only up 4lb.
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10th

4

(8)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Armoured

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

C&D winner in January, when 3lb higher; handicapper has had his measure since then; handy mark now but hasn't recently looked like taking his opportunities.

12/1

9th

11

(5)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:23 Southwell (AW)

Armoured

9st 3lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Had few chances in 1m handicaps and best form on Newcastle Tapeta, winning there in January; down the field at Thirsk recently but weighted to go well if handling the transition to Southwell at the first attempt.

16/1

11th

10

(11)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:15 Thirsk

Armoured

9st 1lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Best form has been on the AW, his sole win coming off this mark over 1m at Newcastle in January; not beaten far in last two races, the first on turf; each-way chance.

10/1

Form: 31-023 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner; exposed but running well, having just been denied by the patiently ridden Armoured here in January before another placed effort last month; solid claims.
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8th

3

(9)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mercurius Power

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Difficult to win with in recent years, now 7lb lower than when last successful at Southwell (1m) in August 2024; met trouble when sixth (beaten over 4l) here on penultimate start, but latest Leicester effort was less encouraging.

12/1

7th

9

(7)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Mercurius Power

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jessica Macey

It's now 17 outings since his last success but he arrives on the back of a respectable sixth of 11 in 1m Newcastle handicap last month; easing in the weights and no forlorn hope.

14/1

6th

4

(9)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mercurius Power

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Regular 1m placings here and at Southwell since September; form dipped on latest outing, however, and there's been no win since August 2024.

8/1

7/1

Form: 10-762 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped and travelled well before going down narrowly over 1m2f here recently; the obvious worry is that it's been a long time since she ran over 1m (stays 1m4f).
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6th

11

(7)

15th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lochnaver

8st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim Goldie

slowly away, in rear early, headway into midfield after 1f

12/1

4th

7

(2)

8th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lochnaver

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Didn't have the race run to suit down to 1m here last Friday and needs considering on her previous C&D near-miss (four of tonight's rivals behind); goes on the shortlist.

5/1

5th

12

(1)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lochnaver

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jim Goldie

Well handicapped and travelled well before going down narrowly over 1m2f here recently; the obvious worry is that it's been a long time since she ran over 1m (stays 1m4f).

7/1

33/1

Form: 000-07 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner but has been struggling for a while now and was well back in Danielsflyer's recent race here.
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4th

7

(2)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Anif

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Veteran five-time course winner who's still capable of being competitive, as he showed when second to Urban Dandy in a classified here (1m) a month ago; the return to handicaps asks for a bit more.

8/1

4th

7

(2)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Anif

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

in rear, headway inside final furlong, not reach leaders

8/1

2nd

2

(6)

10th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Anif

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

held up in rear, switched right over 2f out, headway over 1f out, pressed winner final 110yds, no extra towards finish

12/1

7/2

Form: 66-352 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Turf winner who is 0-6 on the AW but gave it good go in the new visor when beaten a head over C&D ten days ago; thereabouts with something similar.
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6

(5)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Masterpainter

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

9lb lower than when beaten a head over C&D in February and last month's fourth of 14 back here (just behind Mr Heinz) was another good effort; just 1-21, but shortlist material on the pick of his form; blinkers return.

6/1

4th

12

(4)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Masterpainter

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

1m turf winner who has twice been placed over C&D; 8lb lower than when going close here in February but has been well below that level since.

16/1

5th

9

(9)

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Masterpainter

10st 10lb

J: Mr Philip Thomas

T: Michael Dods

Sole win came over C&D (good) two years ago, when 12lb higher; well beaten in his last three turf handicaps; more needed.

20/1

Form: 53-535 C BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Only 1-19; claims on his close third over 1m here in January but could have run better here 13 days ago when behind Danielsflyer.
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4th

7

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Concert Boy

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Katie Scott

All five wins have come here, the latest over C&D in December, and he was short-headed over 7f here on March 12; this hold-up horse was on the wrong end of a pace bias when 2l sixth over C&D last Saturday and could play a leading role if this pans out more favourably.

7/1

6th

10

(9)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Concert Boy

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Katie Scott

All of his five wins have been at Newcastle and he produced a strong finish to go close over 7f here last Thursday; only 1lb higher on this step back up in trip and he's an interesting contender.

5/1

2nd

9

(6)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Concert Boy

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Katie Scott

Two Class 6 wins here (including this trip) in late 2025 but recent efforts no more than respectable, including at Wolverhampton on Monday.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 165-64 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
All six AW runs have been at Newcastle, winning a 1m novice; was never getting there from off the pace when beaten just under 6l the last time (1m).
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3rd

5

(3)

14th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Ayr

Reel Prospect

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

led narrowly or disputed lead, headed 3f out, no extra over 1f out

5/2

3rd

5

(3)

14th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Ayr

Reel Prospect

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

led narrowly or disputed lead, headed 3f out, no extra over 1f out

5/2

4th

1

(6)

26th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Reel Prospect

9st 10lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Beaten favourite at Thirsk this month and that abject performance may well have been down to heavy ground; has had excuses with one thing and another in previous runs here this year and is evidently felt capable off this sort of mark (down another 2lb).

7/1

14/1

Form: 41600- CD

Last run: 166 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Two turf wins and both AW victories have come over C&D; badly out of form when last seen but potentially interesting off this mark; betting useful.
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8th

8

(8)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Dougies Dream

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

slowly away, in rear, ran in snatches

16/1

7th

2

(11)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dougies Dream

9st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Two of his four wins have come over C&D and although his losing run is up to 12, he is 7lb lower than when last successful; one for the shortlist returned here.

15/2

25/1

Form: 28737-

Last run: 159 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won four times for Katie Scott when often making the running; fine on Tapeta but likely best watched starting out for her new yard after a lengthy break.
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9th

11

(4)

30th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:55 Carlisle

Elladora

9st 11lb

J: Mr Ryan Price

T: Micky Hammond

Has winning form on soft/heavy, but losing run up to 14 and drops to 5f for the first time since her debut; opposable from out of the weights.

16/1

7th

6

(4)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:50 Catterick

Elladora

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

taken down early and walked to post, prominent

13/2

7th

6

(4)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:50 Catterick

Elladora

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

taken down early and walked to post

13/2

10/1

Form: 5126-8 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Both wins over 1m2f, the latest here; finished tailed off after a break here four weeks ago and had a wind op since; effective at 1m and hard to rule out.
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5th

4

(5)

22nd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

15:12 Hamilton

Loom Large

9st 4lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

0-13 this year and has dropped to a mark in the 40s; best recent effort when second at Newcastle (1m, AW) on penultimate start; has the worst chance at the weights on current figures.

20/1

6th

5

(8)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Loom Large

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

prominent

9/4

2nd

11

(5)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Loom Large

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Both wins have come over 1m2f, the latest here in October last year; has run with credit to finish fourth in his last two starts on turf (1m), but he needs to produce more if he is to resume winning ways.

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £106.40
Straight Forecast £94.10
Tricast £252.33
Trifecta £528.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Armoured

The Times:

Masterpainter

POSTDATA:

Danielsflyer

D Express:

Concert Boy

RP RATINGS:

Armoured

Telegraph:

Armoured

Daily Mail:

Armoured

The Star:

Armoured

The Guardian:

Masterpainter

Daily Record:

Masterpainter

Daily Mirror:

Danielsflyer

The Sun:

Danielsflyer