March 03 / 19.30 Newcastle (AW)

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  • Prize money: £13870.1
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.20
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 8127-5 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in October and he followed that with a close second the following month; another solid run behind Moon Flight here four weeks ago; each-way shout.
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8th

11

(10)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Multiple C&D winner; ran his best race for some time when third of ten at Beverley last week; major player back on AW.

9/2

3rd

3

(6)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

5f AW win in April; hasn't reproduced that in four subsequent turf outings but he's back on that last successful mark and has run well here before.

12/1

6th

5

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

Castan

9st 10lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Bryan Smart

5f AW win in April; ran well at Ripon (5f, good) later that month but he has struggled twice since; has a C&D win on his record but others bring more pressing claims.

33/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 4-3044 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Finished behind Pepsi Cat when finishing off well for fourth here three weeks ago; more than capable of winning off his reduced mark but getting on for two years since his last win and he does need everything to drop right.
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5th

9

(15)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Zarzyni

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Three-time C&D winner, including twice off higher marks in the month of April; unlucky third, having found daylight too late, in this race 12 months ago; soft ground was against him here last weekend; likely player if the cards drop right.

10/1

9th

6

(8)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Zarzyni

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Below best on latest course start in October but has a strong C&D record otherwise, three wins include this race (good to soft) last year; now 2lb lower and primed for a good run if he avoids trouble in running.

9/2

7th

10

(4)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Zarzyni

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Hasn't won as often as one of his ability probably should but he did score twice in 2025, the latter win over C&D; 3lb higher in a better race this time and he'll need to be somewhere near last year's best to take this after four months off.

14/1

OUR TIP

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 211-13 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Progressive mare who has taken well to this track, winning twice over C&D and then running well behind a fast-improving sprinter here three weeks ago; nudged up 2lb for that run but the best could still be to come; stall 1 wouldn't be optimal though.
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10th

9

(4)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Pepsi Cat

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Steph Hollinshead

dwelt start, towards rear

100/1

10th

9

(4)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Pepsi Cat

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Steph Hollinshead

dwelt start, towards rear

100/1

4th

7

(15)

20th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

15:41 Bath

Pepsi Cat

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Steph Hollinshead

held up in rear, headway inside final furlong, went modest fourth towards finish

25/1

6/1

Form: 1130-2 CD BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Four wins last year and he took another step forward when chasing home Moon Flight here on his return to action four weeks ago; could yet rate higher under these conditions.
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2nd

5

(11)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Jenever

9st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Yet to score this season but largely running well, posting a solid fourth of eight in 6f Carlisle handicap 16 days ago; this C&D winner can't be ruled out.

10/1

4th

1

(2)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

16:15 Carlisle

Jenever

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jessica Macey

Yet to win this season but has dropped to a good mark and was close third in refitted visor at Nottingham (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; blinkers are the headgear of choice today; might be the answer.

11/2

3rd

4

(1)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Jenever

9st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Like many from the yard he has had a quiet year but he has dropped down the weights and is now 6lb lower than for his C&D win last October; quite possible the winners will start flowing for Jessica Macey now and he's of some interest.

8/1

Form: 1-2212 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Unexposed at 5f and he's on the up for his new yard, beating Jenever here last month before finding the classy Cover Up too strong ten days ago; runs off the same mark here and he's more appealing than many.
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5

(8)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:50 Ayr

Moon Flight

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Won the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 2lb higher mark; came into that race in good form, however, whereas this time around he was a remote last of seven at Beverley; revival not impossible but others are more solid; stable also run Lion's House.

12/1

7th

6

(8)

16th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

14:15 Beverley

Moon Flight

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Linda Perratt

held up in rear

13/2

6th
11 (4)
Khabib

12/1

Form: 4143-9 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Successful at Southwell in November and he ran well back at that track on his next two starts; not so good behind Moon Flight here four weeks ago, though.
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7th

8

(8)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Khabib

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ray Craggs

Operated at a much higher grade in his prime; absent 615 days prior to returning to action in May and he has finished well beaten in three runs in 2026; tumbling down the weights but need to see more before getting involved.

33/1

9th

5

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Khabib

9st 10lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Ray Craggs

Well handicapped on old form, but has shown little in two starts since returning from a long absence in May; just 1-36 on turf and hard to fancy.

20/1

8th

10

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:42 Thirsk

Khabib

9st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Ray Craggs

Fair and consistent for Ray Craggs in 2024; off 20 months before coming in last of nine, on sole outing for David Thompson, over 6f here last month; has rejoined his former yard with lots to find.

25/1

25/1

Form: 48130- D

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Off the mark for this yard when capitalising on the favoured stands' rail at Haydock last summer; absent since a lesser effort at York in September; stable also runs Elegant Erin.
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7th

3

(4)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:33 Redcar

Match Play

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Mainly consistent form this term, winning at Pontefract in June (5f, good to firm) and finishing in the places twice since; best on fast ground; each-way chance.

15/2

1

(7)

27th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Match Play

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Has won once in each of the last four seasons, at Pontefract in June this time round; three creditable placings from his other four starts this summer, so he's still a contender.

6/1

2nd

3

(4)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

15:25 Yarmouth

Match Play

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Paul Midgley

Finds his one race a year, which in 2024 was a C&D 0-70 off 3lb higher (good to firm) on his sole previous course visit; unable to race as prominently as preferred at York latest, and back in calmer waters here.

12/1

10/1

Form: 23463- D

Last run: 151 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Unlucky in running over C&D on last season's return to action in the Gosforth Park Cup; failed to win afterwards but often ran with credit; wouldn't rule her out off a handy mark.
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4th

9

(7)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Beverley

Elegant Erin

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

Positives include a penchant for soft ground and a C&D record that reads 1166126113; beaten in a Class 4 handicap last month though and she faces a stiff task in this company.

40/1

3rd

2

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Beverley

Elegant Erin

10st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Five wins and a second from nine attempts over C&D; ended 2025 in flying form and returned off a brutal mark as a consequence; handicapper relenting now and her third at Nottingham 13 days ago was a step back in the right direction; this should be run to suit and she's a strong contender.

5/1

3rd

1

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

19:45 Nottingham

Elegant Erin

10st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Paul Midgley

Eight-time turf winner including on fast and soft ground; ended last season with a good fourth in a Listed race at Ascot (5f) but she's been out of sorts in her four runs this year; on dangerous mark but she needs to get back on track.

10/1

14/1

Form: 527-44 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Running to a similar level for his new yard this winter but he will need to pull out a bit extra if he's to come out on top in this field.
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8th

6

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:47 Naas

Dynamic Force

9st 8lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Consistent on turf from 6f to 1m this year; clung on by a head to land fifth win at Gowran Park (7f, good) nine days ago when well placed; should be in the mix off 5lb higher.

8/1

1st

2

(14)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:44 Gowran Park

Dynamic Force

10st 1lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Four-time winner but last win came in a claimer in 2024; some satisfactory efforts this season and the best of them came last time at Leopardstown (7f, good) when taking the runner-up spot; in the mix.

7/1

2nd

7

(11)

16th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

17:24 Leopardstown

Dynamic Force

9st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Last win came in a 1m Killarney claimer in 2024; fifth in a claimer last time at Bellewstown, only 24 hours after finishing fourth in a handicap at the same venue; overall handicap form has been satisfactory; needs to raise his game

10/1

14/1

Form: 40-558

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Nicely weighted on his best efforts for his former yard but it's been slow going for new connections, including when a strong favourite at Chelmsford in January; promise in both course starts but others look safer.
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8th

9

(4)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Expert Agent

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Stuart Williams

Won on the Rowley Mile in May (6f, good; 4lb lower) and last time finished sixth of 26 at Glorious Goodwood, which wasn't a bad run; usually ridden from behind so needs a strong pace which he might get.

10/1

6th

1

(13)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Expert Agent

9st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Bounced back to form to win at Newmarket (6f, good) in May but two lesser runs have followed on the July Course there since.

20/1

4th

3

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Newmarket (July)

Expert Agent

10st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

C&D winner on good to firm last year; bounced back to form to win over 6f on the Rowley course here (good) in May; a lesser effort over C&D has followed but a revival isn't ruled out.

11/2

Form: 19-436 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
A couple of poor efforts this winter, including last time, but he's back down into a Class 4 today and has been successful on his last two attempts at this level; front-runner who should make a bold bid.
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12th

6

(12)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Blind Beggar

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Jessica Macey

Tumbling down the weights and one to be interested in when the stable emerges from the doldrums.

25/1

6th

3

(1)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Ripon

Blind Beggar

10st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Jessica Macey

Well handicapped on his Sandown win (5f, good) last July but has mixed record since and he's been well held in three runs this year; now drops back in grade but he needs to get back on track.

20/1

3

(7)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Blind Beggar

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

Has won just once since April 2024, at Sandown (5f, good; from 6lb higher) last July; joined this trainer soon after for 15,000gns, and runner-up on stable debut; nowhere near his best in three starts this year, including when twelfth of 20 at York (6f; 50-1) latest.

25/1

20/1

Form: 93516- D

Last run: 102 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two wins at this trip at Musselburgh last summer and she was also successful over 7f there in October (cheekpieces for the first time); not at her best last time and now returns from 102 days off.
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4th

7

(1)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

15:52 Musselburgh

Rock Melody

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Record of 0-9 this season but she's much better off with Jannas Journey on C&D running four starts ago; successful off higher marks in this race for the last two years; very attractively weighted and warrants respect.

11/2

6th

9

(3)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Ayr

Rock Melody

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Soft-ground winner who is below her last winning mark and ran some pretty good races in defeat last month; however, she made it 0-8 for the year when finishing last here (7f, soft) last week and has to bounce back.

14/1

9

(4)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:30 Ayr

Rock Melody

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

In reasonable form, having made the frame in last three starts, latest over C&D when one place behind Quest For Fun; 2lb below last winning mark; enters the reckoning.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £69.70
Straight Forecast £49.82
Tricast £235.45
Trifecta £359.00

Selections

Telegraph:

Moon Flight

RP RATINGS:

Zarzyni

TOPSPEED:

Castan

POSTDATA:

Expert Agent

Daily Record:

Jenever

Daily Mirror:

Pepsi Cat

NEWMARKET:

Dynamic Force

SPOTLIGHT:

Blind Beggar

D Express:

Moon Flight

The Sun:

Moon Flight

The Star:

Moon Flight

The Times:

Zarzyni