March 07 / 18.00 Newcastle (AW)

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  • Prize money: £6156
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

1st
4 (4)
Inisherin

4/5 (Won)

  • Win: £1.67
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2-

Last run: 161 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Well-bred colt who was sent off 50-1 for his Newmarket debut (1m, good to firm) last September, but was beaten just half a length into second of the 17 runners (clear of the third); his Group 1 winning dam scored on Polytrack and this Irish, 2,000 Guineas entry is much respected.
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3

(12)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Inisherin

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

None too consistent since winning the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot in 2024, but he was on a going day when making a successful return in the Group 2 Duke Of York (also 6f, good to firm) in May and he fared best of those from single-figure stalls when sixth to Big Mojo in the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock last time; these conditions should suit and he's respected.

12/1

4

(6)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Inisherin

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Won Group 2 Sandy Lane over C&D (soft) last May and followed up in Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm); below par after in 2024 (including in this); reappeared following wind op and won Group 2 Duke Of York; two lesser runs since; capable, but has to get back on track.

16/1

1

(12)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Inisherin

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Inconsistent since winning the 2024 Commonwealth Cup and was below par returned to Royal Ascot last time, failing to back up his reappearance success (beat Flora Of Bermuda) in the Duke of York Stakes; well capable of being involved but isn't guaranteed to give his running; beaten favourite (finished only fifth) in this race 12 months ago; wears first-time headgear.

7/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 1

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
5-1 when making a successful debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) in January; only had a neck to spare, but she managed to win despite hanging all over the track through greenness and the first two pulled a long way clear of the rest; open to improvement but faces a stiff task under her penalty.
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1st

1

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:25 Newbury

Kalpana

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Andrew Balding

Had excellent campaigns in 2024 and 2025, both of which ended with Group 1 success in good style against her own sex on Champions Day at Ascot; she also started last season with a big run in an Irish Group 1 and was an excellent second in the King George at Ascot in July; wore cheekpieces last two starts; concedes 4lb to male rivals today but probably still the one to beat.

10/11

1st

3

(7)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

14:45 Ascot

Kalpana

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Andrew Balding

Rounded off her excellent 2024 campaign with a stylish victory in this race (soft); no win this term but that includes an excellent second in the King George over C&D (good) in July and she was not discredited when seventh in the Arc at Longchamp in first-time headgear 13 days ago; the one to beat if returning to her King George best.

11/4

3/1

Form: 2

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
145,000gns 2yo; sent off 2-1 second favourite when second of seven behind his main market rival on his Kempton debut (1m, Polytrack) last month; this stiffer track may suit him better on breeding and one for the shortlist.
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14th

13

(3)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rogue Encore

8st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Won a Class 4 over C&D in September; unplaced in three runs this year, the latest here last week, and this looks a tough race in which to try to rebound.

40/1

9th

1

(11)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rogue Encore

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

All three wins over C&D, the latest in September; failed to build on his quite promising reappearance when well beaten at Southwell five weeks ago but capable of staging a revival back at Newcastle.

10/1

10th

12

(11)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Rogue Encore

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Unraced here but goes particularly well at Newcastle (all three wins there at 1m) where he shaped nicely after a break in a Class 2 last month; this mark isn't beyond him.

13/2

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Form: 2-

Last run: 86 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
500,000gns yearling; didn't enjoy the clearest of runs late on when dead-heating for second of 11 on his Southwell debut (7f, Tapeta) in December; no problem with the extra furlong on breeding and holds an Irish 2,000 Guineas entry; big player if ready to go after three months off.
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1st

4

(5)

13th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

18:10 Musselburgh

First Alliance

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: K R Burke

Runner-up on debut at Southwell (7f, AW) last December; only fourth of seven at Newcastle (1m, AW) in March and could do with settling better, but that was a hot novice and this 500,000gns yearling retains potential.

3/1

4th

3

(7)

7th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

First Alliance

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: K R Burke

500,000gns yearling; didn't enjoy the clearest of runs late on when dead-heating for second of 11 on his Southwell debut (7f, Tapeta) in December; no problem with the extra furlong on breeding and holds an Irish 2,000 Guineas entry; big player if ready to go after three months off.

3/1

3

(9)

12th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

First Alliance

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: K R Burke

500,000gns yearling and has an entry in next year's Irish 2,000 Guineas; first foal out of a German Guineas winner; lots to like.

2/1

Form: 7

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Seventh of nine following a slow start on his Southwell debut (1m, Tapeta) in January; looks to need more time.
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6

(4)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Meade Gold

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

Eight-race maiden; placed in 1m2f event at Newcastle most recently; possibly capable of winning a race off current mark but has seemed to find this trip on the sharp side.

10/1

3rd

4

(12)

1st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Meade Gold

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

Seven-race maiden; competed over 1m-1m4f since switched to handicapping, largely underwhelming and dropping in the weights as a result; rallied for pressure when sixth of eight (beaten 3l) over 1m here a fortnight ago.

16/1

6th

7

(8)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Meade Gold

9st 5lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: David & Nicola Barron

prominent

20/1

100/1

Form: 500-

Last run: 257 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three starts over 6f on turf in the middle of last year; gelded since and may show a bit more when finally allocated a mark.
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5th

7

(4)

11th Aug 2024

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:10 Ripon

Patronage

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

raced in second on outer, lost second over 1f out, soon weakened

6/1

3rd

8

(6)

29th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Windsor

Patronage

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Nigel Tinkler

The only previous winner in this field, having scored over 1m and 1m2f this season; form has levelled off but he looks nicely treated, receiving weight from the maidens; shortlisted.

7/2

3rd

5

(4)

11th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

17:03 Carlisle

Patronage

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

towards rear, headway on near side of group over 2f out, went third over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

7/1

Form: 9

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
150-1 when beating one home on his debut over C&D last month.
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12th

12

(6)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

14:27 Newcastle (AW)

Born To Charm

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Geoffrey Harker

Tailed off in six of his seven starts including in two 1m handicaps here for current yard; has lots to prove now upped to 1m4f and this looks tough on these terms.

50/1

12th

12

(6)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

14:27 Newcastle (AW)

Born To Charm

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Geoffrey Harker

Tailed off in six of his seven starts including in two 1m handicaps here for current yard; has lots to prove now upped to 1m4f and this looks tough on these terms.

50/1

10th

11

(3)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Born To Charm

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Two heavy defeats in turf handicaps in April; fared no better on his stable debut over C&D last week; cheekpieces now added.

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £4.50
Straight Forecast £4.89
Trifecta £21.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Inisherin

POSTDATA:

First Alliance

NEWMARKET:

Rogue Encore

RP RATINGS:

Inisherin

The Times:

Inisherin

The Guardian:

Inisherin

Daily Mail:

Inisherin

D Express:

Inisherin

Daily Mirror:

Inisherin

The Sun:

Inisherin

Telegraph:

First Alliance

The Star:

First Alliance

Daily Record:

First Alliance