March 07 / 17.30 Newcastle (AW)

17.30

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BetUK. Home Of The Acca Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 4f 98y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.70
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 612-84 CD

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
All four wins have come over 1m2f/1m4f around here, the latest from 2lb lower in November; finished behind three of these when fourth of nine over C&D in January, but appeared to be undone by a lack of pace there; capable of playing a part if this pans out more in her favour back from a 51-day break.
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6th

2

(4)

26th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Spirit Of Ash

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Got the better of Humble Spark over 1m4f here last month and she was a creditable third behind Yakhabar over that trip 18 days ago (not as well positioned as the winner); should give her running again.

4/1

6th

2

(4)

26th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Spirit Of Ash

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Got the better of Humble Spark over 1m4f here last month and she was a creditable third behind Yakhabar over that trip 18 days ago (not as well positioned as the winner); should give her running again.

4/1

3rd

4

(1)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

13:50 Newcastle (AW)

Spirit Of Ash

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

held up in rear, switched to near side over 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, headway 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, nearest finish

7/2

25/1

  • Place: £13.40

Form: 8/8-68

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who has endured a couple of lengthy absences in his career; twice well beaten over 1m here last month, but there is stamina on the dam's side which offers hope for the longer trip; headgear worn for last three starts now missing.
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4th

4

(5)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 208y

Class 4

14:13 Musselburgh

Humble Spark

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Campaigned mainly over further and has done most of his winning on AW; form has dipped of late and his losing run continues to mount up; wears new headgear.

12/1

9th

1

(7)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 5

14:47 Hamilton

Humble Spark

10st 1lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Six of his seven wins have been on AW; may just have needed the run after a break when fifth at Ayr on Thursday (1m5f, soft) and has an each-way chance.

8/1

5th

12

(1)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 3

17:01 Ayr

Humble Spark

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Went close to snapping long losing run in Queen Mother's Cup at York (1m4f, good) in June; a danger to all if in that form but three lesser runs have followed.

10/1

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5/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 07-254

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Beaten less than a length by Desert Quest over C&D in January and 4lb better off, but hasn't matched that form in either start since; needs to resume his progress if he is to make it ninth-time lucky.
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7th

7

(5)

8th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Ripon

Easter Island

9st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

13-race maiden; best form has been on the AW, although wasn't disgraced after a break when 7l fifth to Makalu (who is now 5lb worse off) at Beverley last month (8.5f, good to soft).

8/1

3rd

1

(6)

27th Jun 2024

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Easter Island

9st 10lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Has yet to win a race but was twice placed over 1m4f here earlier this year; however, that's probably more his trip and he was outpaced over Beverley's extended 1m last time.

8/1

5th

3

(4)

18th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:15 Beverley

Easter Island

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

11-race maiden; placed twice over 1m4f at Newcastle earlier this year; well beaten in first-time blinkers (retained) at Southwell last time (March); tailed off only previous run on turf (1m4f, soft); stable going well but plenty to prove.

12/1

20/1

Form: 420-76

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
In the frame five times on Tapeta in the final few months off last year, but now 0-22 and her best form has come over shorter.
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9th

10

(11)

16th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Casa Luna

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Philip Kirby

In good form here (1m6f/1m4f) the last twice, beating Bond Spirit in clearcut style then close second to Endofastorm; gets 5lb pull with the latter; fighting chance.

5/1

9th

10

(11)

16th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Casa Luna

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Philip Kirby

In good form here (1m6f/1m4f) the last twice, beating Bond Spirit in clearcut style then close second to Endofastorm; gets 5lb pull with the latter; fighting chance.

5/1

2nd

7

(2)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Casa Luna

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Philip Kirby

led at steady pace, headed and raced in second after 3f

4/1

Form: 42-142 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Had three of these behind when back to winning form over C&D in January and again ran well when beaten half a length into second of ten back here last month; up another 1lb but likely to go well again.
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1st

5

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Hamilton

Desert Quest

8st 6lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Winless since January 2024 but he arrives in good nick, third in 1m5f classified event at Ayr (disqualified for riding weighing in light) last month; not out of things back in handicap company.

9/1

3

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

21:00 Ayr

Desert Quest

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Ewan Whillans

Five-time winner, with first four on turf (1m4f-1m6f); returned after a long absence in February but he's run well in his last two starts and was beaten less than 2l in a Newcastle handicap (12.4f, Tapeta) last time; now drops into a classified event and he has possibilities back on turf.

5/1

4th

10

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Quest

8st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

C&D winner in January 2024 and several fair efforts after that; ran his best race since a 590-day break when a good fourth at Catterick last time; each-way chance.

7/1

7/2

Form: 150-21 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Gained his second win at Wolverhampton when just getting the better of a rival who was bidding for a hat-trick there 13 days ago; should be fine back in trip on this stiff track and respected despite 4lb rise; stable also runs Lednikov.
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7th

3

(11)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lawmans Blis

9st 7lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Jessica Macey

Five-time course winner who made the perfect start for his new yard when scoring by almost 4l over C&D last month; held in third behind Satyress at Newcastle (1m4f) last time but he didn't get the best of runs and that was another good effort; respected off unchanged mark.

11/2

3rd

4

(6)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

13:42 Newcastle (AW)

Lawmans Blis

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Jessica Macey

Landed a Catterick handicap in May on his second start for Joey Ramsden and got off to the perfect start for this stable in a classified event at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) eight days ago, winning decisively; returns to handicap company with strong claims under a 4lb penalty.

11/4

1st

5

(1)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lawmans Blis

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Jessica Macey

Four of his seven wins have come over 1m4f/1m6f here and showed he retained ability when winning a handicap at Catterick (1m4f, good) in May; now makes his debut for his eighth different trainer (same owners) and his course record makes him of interest.

9/1

Form: 8448-3 BF

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Ran well when beaten just over a length into third of nine behind a couple of these over C&D in January; given a short break since and can go well fresh, but he is now 0-24 and others look a bit more solid.
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7th

8

(4)

7th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Super Stars

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Ran well when beaten just over a length into third of nine behind a couple of these over C&D in January; given a short break since and can go well fresh, but he is now 0-24 and others look a bit more solid.

7/1

3rd

6

(9)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Super Stars

9st 3lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

23-race maiden; wasn't beaten far (1.75l) when fourth to today's rival Spirit Of Ash over C&D in November, and meets that mare on improved terms if factoring in the 7lb claim of Tom Kiely-Marshall; latest effort excusable (1m6f), so isn't a forlorn hope from a career-low mark.

5/1

8th

12

(4)

12th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Super Stars

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

midfield

11/1

Form: 6-7636 CD BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
1lb higher than when taking this race last year under Jack Mitchell, but 5lb below his last winning mark; third of ten over C&D last month (Desert Quest second), but only midfield when sent off just 6-4 at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) nine days ago; interesting to see if his backers return and may be worth another chance.
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8th

9

(7)

4th May 2025

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

16:53 Hamilton

Bristol Hill

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Linda Perratt

Signed off for Kevin Frost with narrow course win (1m5f, good) last summer but his three subsequent runs for Linda Perratt were disappointing and he returns from a 224-day break with quite a bit to prove.

33/1

8th

9

(7)

4th May 2025

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

16:53 Hamilton

Bristol Hill

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Linda Perratt

Signed off for Kevin Frost with narrow course win (1m5f, good) last summer but his three subsequent runs for Linda Perratt were disappointing and he returns from a 224-day break with quite a bit to prove.

33/1

9th

9

(5)

22nd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:12 Hamilton

Bristol Hill

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Linda Perratt

Four wins from 42 races, the latest win at Hamilton (1m5f) in July on final start for Kevin Frost; soundly beaten on both starts since and he does not look the percentage call.

33/1

20/1

Form: 46176- CD

Last run: 93 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Not the most consistent but has won seven times, including when getting the race in the stewards' room in an amateur riders' event over C&D in November; twice held at Wolverhampton since and may just need this after three months off.
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9th

10

(7)

7th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ghostly

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Stella Barclay

Not the most consistent but has won seven times, including when getting the race in the stewards' room in an amateur riders' event over C&D in November; twice held at Wolverhampton since and may just need this after three months off.

20/1

6th

9

(1)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ghostly

9st 5lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Stella Barclay

midfield

33/1

Form: 777

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Well held in two bumpers and three starts over 1m on Tapeta; open to improvement now making his handicap debut up in trip; worth a market check.
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7

(5)

5th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

19:55 Carlisle

Musical Masquerade

10st 1lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Poor maiden who's been tried over various trips and in two forms of headgear since starting his career in bumpers; has done a lot of his racing on soft ground, so any rain would likely suit, but he's hard to recommend either way.

16/1

8th

5

(12)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Pontefract

Musical Masquerade

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Half his ten starts were on turf but all those were on soft and his form dropped off markedly on last two outings; recent headgear is removed; 9lb lower than on handicap debut and the ground should be different.

20/1

12th

11

(10)

27th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Musical Masquerade

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Low-mileage 5yo who saw his run of good form come to an end when tenth in 7f Catterick handicap four days ago; needs to get back on track.

20/1

11th
6 (3)
Lednikov

9/1

Form: 46544- D BF

Last run: 149 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Southwell (1m3f/1m4f) at the end of 2022, but 0-8 last year despite having dropped below his last winning mark for his last four outings; returns from five months off and market helpful.
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7th

2

(2)

28th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lednikov

9st 7lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Six-time Southwell winner, latterly for regular partner Elle-May Croot over this trip in the spring; never been the most consistent (that hasn't changed with age) and can pull hard but he always needs factoring in at this level.

7/1

5th

4

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

14:07 Southwell (AW)

Lednikov

9st 8lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Easy C&D win for regular partner Elle-May Croot in March came off 1lb higher; typically inconsistent since but has claims on his latest turf effort as he chases a seventh course win.

6/1

3rd

4

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 115y

Class 6

17:20 Doncaster

Lednikov

9st 7lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Often a front-runner and the last six of his seven wins were on Southwell AW, with the latest in March; Elle-May Croot knows him especially well and he's back 1lb below his last winning mark but the return to Southwell (from turf) for latest outing did not spark an upturn; best watched at present.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £292.10
Straight Forecast £399.51
Tricast £3115.16
Trifecta £6430.80

Selections

Telegraph:

Desert Quest

POSTDATA:

Easter Island

SPOTLIGHT:

Bristol Hill

The Guardian:

Lawmans Blis

Daily Mail:

Musical Masquerade

The Star:

Spirit Of Ash

D Express:

Super Stars

The Times:

Easter Island

RP RATINGS:

Bristol Hill

The Sun:

Lawmans Blis

Daily Mirror:

Desert Quest

Daily Record:

Desert Quest