March 08 / 18.00 Newcastle (AW)

18.00

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  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 5-1052 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
One of a number of success stories for Linda Perratt this winter and he bounced back from a couple of quieter runs when a close second over C&D two weeks ago; now 2lb higher but shouldn't be discounted.
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8th

9

(7)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Nazca

9st 0lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Linda Perratt

Three of his six wins have been over C&D but last one was back in March 2024; has been out of sorts on his last two starts.

20/1

6th

10

(4)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Nazca

8st 9lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Linda Perratt

Runner-up in a classified event over C&D last month but he's hard to predict and was last of eight in a handicap here two weeks ago; finished behind three of today's rivals in that race and that took his losing run up to 18; others preferred.

12/1

8th

8

(5)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Nazca

8st 10lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Linda Perratt

His handicap mark has bottomed out and there have been more encouraging signs on his last two starts, second in a 0-50 classified over C&D 15 days ago; more required today.

14/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 42565- CD

Last run: 140 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with a couple of underwhelming turf runs but he's well treated on his 2023 best and he can boast an AW record of 1311, two of the wins coming over C&D; returns from a break but he has to come into the reckoning.
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8th

6

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Blazing Son

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Bryan Smart

Five AW wins include three here but he has been going through a quiet spell and is without his usual claiming partner.

14/1

10th

7

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:53 Southwell (AW)

Blazing Son

9st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

Five AW wins include two on this course (at 6f; has won over 7f) but he's been going through a quieter spell of late; others more likely.

12/1

3rd

4

(9)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Blazing Son

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

He needs to improve upon his last few showings and was held in fifth over C&D most recently; however, this two-time course winner is 6lb lower than when second at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) in March and is not written off.

10/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 7175-7 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer with three turf wins to his name, all at Hamilton on ground slower than good; should be sharper with last month's return to action behind him and a big run looks on the cards.
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8th

1

(7)

20th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Ripon

Burj Malinka

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Adrian Nicholls

led against near rail

11/2

3rd

11

(11)

6th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

14:55 Hamilton

Burj Malinka

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Adrian Nicholls

Extended his run of creditable efforts last time, when he divided Huddle Up and Count d'Orsay at Carlisle; no problems with ground/track/trip and likely to give it his best shot again.

5/1

3rd

6

(9)

30th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:55 Carlisle

Burj Malinka

10st 12lb

J: Mr Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Back to winning form at Thirsk (6f, heavy) last month and has twice run well since, fourth of nine on ground that would have been quick enough at Beverley (5f) last time; considered under his promising amateur.

7/2

9/2

Form: 2-3664 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
No problem with a stiff 6f and there have been several good runs since returning to AW last October; could prove better drawn today than has been the case of late and he's one to consider.
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1st

5

(1)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Novak

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Gained last five wins on AW but has proved consistent in Scotland since returned to turf; finished 1l second at Ayr (7f) most recently; reasonably solid contender in current form.

7/1

2nd

5

(11)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Novak

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Hasn't won on turf for more than three years but he's run plenty of good races this season including when runner-up over C&D (good to firm) in May and close third at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) in June; hasn't made an impact in last two runs but this drop back in trip is a positive and he's in the mix.

13/2

4th

5

(2)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Novak

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Tough, consistent sort; hasn't won on turf for more than three years but plenty of decent placed runs this term, including when second over 1m here in May (good to firm) and when close third over 6f at Hamilton in June (good to soft); yet to win over 1m.

6/1

10/1

Form: 960-75 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Slipping to a good mark and today's conditions shouldn't be an issue; not seen to best effect here last time and could go well if getting a strong pace to aim at.
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7th

2

(8)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ballyare

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Lucinda Russell

One-time useful sprinter but his powers are on the wane; showed he could still cut it at this level when a close fourth over C&D last month but he'll need the pace to collapse if he's to end his barren spell.

8/1

7th

2

(8)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ballyare

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Lucinda Russell

One-time useful sprinter but his powers are on the wane; showed he could still cut it at this level when a close fourth over C&D last month but he'll need the pace to collapse if he's to end his barren spell.

8/1

5th

7

(1)

18th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ballyare

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lucinda Russell

midfield

15/2

OUR TIP

4/1

Form: 111162 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Began 2024 wth four 7f wins on Tapeta; flopped in his bid for a five-timer but this admirable 10yo was back on the up when second over 7f here last week; 2lb well in but this is his first 6f run since August 2019.
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10th

9

(9)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Joe Leg

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ruth Carr

11-time course winner who defied this mark over C&D in December; some creditable efforts since but he has been a bit up and down and was only sixth behind Anthropologist here last time; others preferred.

16/1

6th

5

(9)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Joe Leg

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

11-time course winner, the latest over C&D in December, and he twice finished placed over C&D last month; certainly of interest on that form but this 12yo has gone off the boil on his last two starts.

14/1

11th

1

(7)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Bobby Joe Leg

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Failed to fire at Newcastle last week but this veteran had run two fine races in defeat beforehand; fully effective at this track too so no great surprise were he to rebound quickly.

12/1

Form: /2212- BF

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Steadily progressive for Chris Fairhurst, winning a 7f maiden at Redcar last summer before a good second in a Carlisle handicap six months ago; capable of better this year and interesting to see what the market makes of her on this stable debut; promise in two AW runs here.
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5th

14

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Vixey

8st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Simon West

7lb higher than her last winning mark but has a course record of 1212; cannot be written off.

20/1

3rd

6

(4)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

15:20 Musselburgh

Vixey

9st 10lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Simon West

Below form after racing too freely at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good) last week but began this season with two good efforts, the latter a close second at Chester (7.6f, good); could have a say.

12/1

12th

8

(5)

28th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Vixey

8st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Simon West

Won four times last year and was beaten less than a length into second of nine at Chester (7.5f, good; goes well there) 17 days ago; admirable sort, but looks weighted to her best and may prove vulnerable to younger rivals.

20/1

40/1

Form: 65008- D

Last run: 126 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Could do little wrong in 2022, winning four times and recording an RPR of 91 at her best; bleak time of things last year though and she may need this return from four months off.
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8th

3

(6)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Sound Of Iona

9st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Only 12th at Ayr (6f) two runs back but running well otherwise and came from behind off a strong pace to win here last night over 5f; has the penalty but as big a worry is that she's 0-7 beyond 6f.

5/1

1st

4

(11)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:18 Musselburgh

Sound Of Iona

9st 6lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

in touch with leaders, switched right 1f out, headway to lead inside final furlong, kept on

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £18.60
Straight Forecast £25.68
Tricast £203.24
Trifecta £151.80

Selections

The Times:

Nazca

Daily Mail:

Bobby Joe Leg

POSTDATA:

Novak

SPOTLIGHT:

Burj Malinka

The Sun:

Blazing Son

The Star:

Ballyare

Telegraph:

Novak

The Guardian:

Nazca

Daily Record:

Nazca

RP RATINGS:

Burj Malinka

D Express:

Bobby Joe Leg

Daily Mirror:

Bobby Joe Leg