March 15 / 17.00 Newcastle (AW)

17.00

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BetUK. Home Of The Acca Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 9566-8

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
May have needed his recent comeback following a light campaign last year, but he looked to have no excuses, having been allowed to set a steady pace; needs a deal more on his Tapeta debut.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:20 Clonmel

Loyal Touch

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Five-time Flat winner is rated 70 in that sphere; beaten 21l on hurdling debut at Down Royal recently; can do better.

14/1

10th

3

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

13:35 Down Royal

Loyal Touch

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

One of two runners for yard; five Flat wins when trained in UK; regressive for this yard, though running well at times; could go well on hurdles debut if jumping holds up.

20/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 5726-2

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Solid record first time out in Ireland and duly passed the post first at Southwell ten days ago (placed second; will be 1lb higher from tomorrow); holds decent claims.
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3rd

2

3rd Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:30 Newton Abbot

Isle Of Sark

11st 9lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Flat/hurdles winner; ran encouragingly on his return to chasing but has failed to back up that effort in two starts since, taking record in this sphere to 0-8; admittedly well treated on best form.

10/1

5th

1

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:30 Cartmel

Isle Of Sark

12st 0lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Posted best effort for these connections when third at Sedgefield in April (2m5f, good), before appearing to find it harder work last time; mixed record over stayers' trips, and would appreciate the ground drying out.

10/1

5th

2

8th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

15:15 Market Rasen

Isle Of Sark

11st 12lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Micky Hammond

Both hurdles wins (one at today's trip) came on sound surfaces last year, and April's staying-on Sedgefield chase third (2m5f, good) is his best effort to date for current connections; coming to the boil again.

4/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 60094-

Last run: 121 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Versatile regarding distance but his two wins last year (turf) came over 1m5f and, like stablemate Faylaq, he stays further; has run well first time up in his three previous campaigns though.
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Verdict Starting price

13

(15)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

19:05 Hamilton

Geremia

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Two wins last year (good to soft/soft; including here) and he took a six-runner C&D handicap (good) in May; however, slow starts can be an issue and he was well beaten at Thirsk last time; the cheekpieces had no positive impact on sole previous use in 2021; others are more compelling.

33/1

15th

2

(14)

16th Jun 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Thirsk

Geremia

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Three-time winner at up to 1m5f, on good or slower; latest success came at Hamilton (1m4f, good), on his penultimate start; finished over 3l ahead of Hope You Can Run when sixth back at Hamilton latest; more needed.

9/1

6th

8

(4)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:40 Hamilton

Geremia

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Left Jim Goldie before penultimate start; two wins from four races at Hamilton, including when he mowed down Capital Theory from the back in six-runner race (1m4f) 16 days ago; back up 4lb (peak mark was 2lb higher still) and stays further than this; another telling late challenge could be on its way.

8/1

OUR TIP
4th
3 (8)
Faylaq

6/1

Form: 03306-

Last run: 139 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Went close first time out last season, resumes on a fair mark and is fine on Tapeta; wants a thorough test over this trip now though (ran well in the Northumberland Plate Consolation (2m) here last summer).
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3

(8)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

18:35 Hamilton

Faylaq

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

9yo who was well beaten in the John Smith's Cup at York last month but won two in a row here (1m5f/1m4f, good to firm) in May and continued in good form until his blip last time; not ruled out now back here.

12/1

9

(12)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:10 York

Faylaq

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins at Hamilton (1m5f/1m4f, good to firm) in May and creditable fifth in the Northumberland Plate a fortnight ago (2m, AW); he's a 9yo who has never won off a mark this high but is versatile in terms of trip and ran well over C&D last month; not ruled out each-way.

22/1

5th

7

(2)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Faylaq

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Third and sixth in last two runnings of the C&D Vase on this card; in the groove with successive wins at Hamilton (1m5f/1m4f) this May; however, he's been held off this mark when back up to Class 2 in his three starts since, still in form but suggesting that others will have the edge today.

18/1

Form: 5/19-5 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Gaps between his four runs to date, latterly when running well above market expectations at Southwell ten days ago; looked a bit unlucky not to go closer there and that gave something to build on.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(4)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Parish Councillor

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

C&D novice winner in 2023 and he made a winning start for this stable at Lingfield (1m, AW) 12 days ago; respected following a 3lb rise with the visor now replacing cheekpieces.

5/4

7

(3)

13th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Parish Councillor

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

Winless since landing a 1m novice on Newcastle AW in 2023 but the pick of his Tapeta handicap form since shows he's well treated on yard debut; left the Barrons for £11,000 since last seen; likely to be dangerous if taking to Polytrack.

7/4

Form: 22239-

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won first time out as a 3yo and has run well on comeback the past two seasons, so has that in his favour on his AW debut; was generally consistent last year, often in headgear, but holds no secrets from the handicapper.
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5th

4

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:10 Carlisle

Ravenscraig Castle

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Tailed off over hurdles last time but ran well in that code in March; he's on a handy mark on last year's best Flat form; not ruled out.

14/1

9th

12

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Ayr

Ravenscraig Castle

11st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: Iain Jardine

Sole success in 17 runs over hurdles came at Perth last summer (2m, good); he's consistent but not progressive and was a well-held fifth in this last year off the very same mark.

20/1

4th

9

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 2

15:22 Musselburgh

Ravenscraig Castle

11st 1lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Iain Jardine

Sole win over hurdles, from 16 attempts, came at Perth (2m, good) last July; ran okay over C&D in January on his last two hurdle starts (good to soft) and is not ruled out each-way.

16/1

Form: 077-13 C BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Second round of wind surgery has helped, with him backing up his surprise comeback win here a fortnight ago; he'll want to settle much better, up from 1m and upped from 0-65 company, if he's to see it out however.
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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: 21601- D

Last run: 274 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won an AW maiden and a turf claimer (both 1m2f) in France last year; hasn't taken to hurdles since, again pulling hard for his new yard last time, and has plenty on his plate off this sort of mark.
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3rd

5

(5)

22nd Jun 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newmarket (July)

Swiss Money

8st 13lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Harriet Dickin

towards rear

25/1

6th

5

(4)

7th Jun 2024

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

20:45 Goodwood

Swiss Money

9st 10lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Harriet Dickin

Two wins at about 1m2f in France; most competitive form in Britain has been over hurdles (placed) and not wildly appealing on his Flat exploits.

25/1

4th

7

(4)

17th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Newmarket

Swiss Money

8st 10lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Harriet Dickin

Two wins in France (1m2f/10.5f) in first half of last year but he has a mixed record under both codes in Britain; on reduced mark on this return to the Flat but losing run is mounting up and others are more convincing.

16/1

8/1

Form: 05116- C

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Progressive last backend, finding the race not run to suit when chasing a hat-trick over C&D off this mark latterly; there could well be more to come and she's one to consider on comeback.
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1st

2

(2)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Evening Story

10st 1lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Three wins last year included one on stable debut here (1m4f) in November; ran well when third of 14 over the same trip back here in June and and when filling the same position at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) 16 days ago, but this may not be far enough for her now.

3/1

3rd

7

(5)

18th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Evening Story

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Triple winner at up to 12.5f, including on Tapeta; 2lb higher than her last win, her latest effort suggests she'll need a further drop before winning again.

8/1

5th

3

(1)

9th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

16:10 Pontefract

Evening Story

10st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Campaigned on AW since last September, winning twice; placed in competitive field on latest outing; successful at this course (good to firm) on the second of two turf attempts; interesting back here.

4/1

Form: /0-677 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Prolific Tapeta winner in his younger days, including three over C&D (this race in 2022), but he's looked nothing like as good since returning from 18 months off; won't mind the step back up in trip but this is tougher.
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4th

7

(7)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Dragons Will Rise

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Returned from a long absence last December and he's struggled in nine runs since then; dropped another 4lb but he's a frequent slow starter who makes no appeal back from another break.

40/1

4th

7

(7)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Dragons Will Rise

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Returned from a long absence last December and he's struggled in nine runs since then; dropped another 4lb but he's a frequent slow starter who makes no appeal back from another break.

40/1

8th

8

(6)

8th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Dragons Will Rise

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Returned from a long absence last December and hard to enthuse over his achievements since; slipped down the weights but too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £51.30
Straight Forecast £40.28
Tricast £134.03
Trifecta £230.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Isle Of Sark

TOPSPEED:

Faylaq

SPOTLIGHT:

Parish Councillor

The Times:

Loyal Touch

RP RATINGS:

Geremia

Daily Mirror:

Ravenscraig Castle

Telegraph:

Isle Of Sark

The Guardian:

Isle Of Sark

Daily Mail:

Isle Of Sark

The Sun:

Isle Of Sark

The Star:

Isle Of Sark

Daily Record:

Isle Of Sark

D Express:

Faylaq