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  • Prize money: £6156
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

4/5 (Won)

  • Win: £1.84
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 5266-

Last run: 192 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Missed out by a short head on his second run as a 2yo (6f, good) and that effort sets a useful standard; neither subsequent run was so good but he's been gelded and connections add headgear for his reappearance; two of his siblings have won on AW, albeit Polytrack.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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18th

5

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Cajetan

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ruth Carr

Far from straightforward and his best form has come on AW; two good runs and three poor runs since joining Ruth Carr, his latest Newcastle fourth (blinkered first time) falling into the former category; not the most solid option but he is better than this level on his day and it is always worth a second look when Billy Loughnane is booked for the stable (four wins and four seconds from 22 rides).

10/1

4th

10

(8)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cajetan

8st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

5lb lower than when third on his stable debut in February; struggled since and connections now reach for blinkers; not solid but he's more than capable on his day.

16/1

10th

2

(10)

2nd Apr 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Cajetan

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ruth Carr

Blew hot and cold for Jack Channon and signs that it may be the same for new connections, shaping well at Wolverhampton in February but turning in lesser efforts twice since; well handicapped if this is one of his good days and the return of cheekpieces (first time for Ruth Carr) looks a plus.

9/1

12/1

  • Place: £8.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to winners Guiding Light (6f-7f; RPR 84), Businessman (6f 2yo; 83) and Songsmith (7f turf/2m AW, 79; 2m-2m3f hurdle); dam unraced half-sister to Group 3 winners Kandidate (1m1f/1m4f AW) and Star Valley (6f); apprentice ridden on debut; worth a market check.
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1st

1

(3)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

17:25 Ayr

Moon Man

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Began his career with two good 6f runs on Tapeta; upped to 7f for his handicap debut at Leicester last week (good to soft) and saw the trip out well, just unable to peg back a rival who secured first run on him; faster ground to deal with this time but unexposed at the distance.

4/1

2nd

3

(8)

15th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Leicester

Moon Man

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: David O’Meara

Placed in 6f maidens/novice on first three starts last term; disappointing with cheekpieces in valuable AW maiden last time (6f); headgear left off for handicap debut; step up to 7f should suit.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
75,000gns yearling; brother to winners Helens Well (US Listed-placed 1m 2yo; RPR 102) and Bears Hug (6f/7fAW; 82); unraced dam out of German 1m Listed winner; likely type on paper and stable had a winning 3yo newcomer here last week.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

9

(12)

9th Apr 2024

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0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Johnny Thunder

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Richard Fahey

9-2 when third of seven on debut in a steadily run contest at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) last month; should be suited by this extra furlong and better can be expected provided his wide draw isn't too much of a problem.

6/1

4th

9

(12)

9th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Johnny Thunder

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Richard Fahey

9-2 when third of seven on debut in a steadily run contest at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) last month; should be suited by this extra furlong and better can be expected provided his wide draw isn't too much of a problem.

6/1

3rd

3

(1)

18th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Johnny Thunder

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

75,000gns yearling; brother to winners Helens Well (US Listed-placed 1m 2yo; RPR 102) and Bears Hug (6f/7fAW; 82); unraced dam out of German 1m Listed winner; likely type on paper and stable had a winning 3yo newcomer here last week.

100/30

Form: 53

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two runs over 7f this year, both behind the same useful prospect; paid the price for taking the winner on when weakening late at Lingfield four weeks ago; can do better now sprinting.
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2nd

10

(5)

21st May 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Forever Noah

9st 1lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Joey Ramsden

Can make the running; twice runner-up at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) this spring and had excuses for a lesser effort over 5f there last time; each-way possibilities.

8/1

8th

6

(5)

27th Apr 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forever Noah

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Joey Ramsden

Successful in a 6f handicap at Chelmsford in February off a 4lb lower mark; runner-up here (6f) on his last two starts and he has run well over 5f in the past; should give his running.

3/1

2nd

5

(6)

6th Apr 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forever Noah

9st 3lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Joey Ramsden

Better effort back in the (second-time) tongue-tie from stall 9 over C&D last Monday; that was only a 0-55 and his strike-rate is far from exciting but that signalled a return to form.

8/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
140,000gns yearling; second foal of a 6f-8.5f winner (including AW/Listed; RPR 105); looks the part on paper and the betting should guide as to expectation levels.
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9th

8

(8)

16th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:40 Doncaster

Hill Run

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Adrian Nicholls

Has not shown a great deal in three novice/maiden races this year (5f-6f); moves up in trip and has lowly mark for handicap debut but needs to improve.

16/1

12th

12

(12)

27th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:15 Redcar

Hill Run

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Adrian Nicholls

Only poor form shown in her two outings, last of seven in 5f Hamilton novice 22 days ago; significantly more is needed from this daughter of Zoustar.

66/1

12th

12

(12)

27th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:15 Redcar

Hill Run

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Adrian Nicholls

Only poor form shown in her two outings, last of seven in 5f Hamilton novice 22 days ago; significantly more is needed from this daughter of Zoustar.

66/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
From a family the stable knows inside out but it's highly likely he's one for the longer term.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

2

(5)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

16:05 Hamilton

Oriental Prince

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

In good order on AW over the winter, going close off this mark twice following a Class 4 win in November; returning to turf not a bother and he can't be discounted.

6/1

10th

14

(6)

16th Jan 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Oriental Prince

8st 2lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Multiple course winner, the latest over 5f in November off an 8lb lower mark; held his form since but likely vulnerable at this level.

20/1

1st

6

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Oriental Prince

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Enjoyed a purple patch between December and May, winning seven handicaps (5f to 7f); he has found it tougher going since and not sure he's in the form needed to take this.

12/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal of a 5f winner (including AW; RPR 87); should have a future but she would still be something of a surprise winner on debut.
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9th

12

(4)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Thea Bell

9st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Only effort of note came at Southwell last month (6f); tailed off on turf last week (first run after wind op); return to AW not enough to tempt.

20/1

7th

7

(1)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

14:10 Musselburgh

Thea Bell

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

Well down the field in all her races; did finish a bit closer at Southwell but that was over 6f.

16/1

11

(2)

18th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Thea Bell

8st 11lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Well down the field in all her races, including a handicap and classified contest; now has tongue tied.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £20.70
Straight Forecast £26.76
Trifecta £61.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Cajetan

NEWMARKET:

Forever Noah

SPOTLIGHT:

Johnny Thunder

The Times:

Hill Run

Telegraph:

Johnny Thunder

POSTDATA:

Cajetan

The Guardian:

Cajetan

Daily Mirror:

Cajetan

The Star:

Cajetan

Daily Mail:

Forever Noah

D Express:

Forever Noah

The Sun:

Forever Noah

Daily Record:

Forever Noah