March 23 / 18.00 Newcastle (AW)

18.00

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  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

Form: 819-61 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Looked in need of last month's return to action and duly stepped forward with a smooth C&D win (his second) 15 days ago; picked up well off a slow pace on that occasion and a 5lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run.
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8th

4

(2)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Prince Achille

9st 8lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

His last five wins have come over C&D, the latest in November; recent efforts no more than respectable, though, and remains 4lb above that last successful mark.

10/1

7th

1

(3)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Prince Achille

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

His last five wins have come at Newcastle, but he hasn't been at his best there in last three starts; went close off this mark in November but he needs to get back near that level; all AW wins have been at 1m2f but he has won over this trip on turf.

8/1

5th

5

(8)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Prince Achille

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Bagged a fifth C&D victory in November and in good nick subsequently, not seen to ideal effect when fourth of 11 back over C&D 25 days ago; a likely player eased 1lb.

6/1

2nd
5 (1)
Busby

12/1

Form: 3009-3

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
None too consistent these days but he ran one of his better races when a front-running third over C&D six weeks ago; won't be far away with a repeat.
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10th

13

(2)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Busby

9st 0lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Philip Kirby

Only 2l away over 1m4f here in early March and last win was over C&D just over a year ago; however, this veteran is usually opposable these days.

14/1

5th

9

(4)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Busby

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Veteran who gained the last six of his 12 wins on Tapeta; has not been firing on all cylinders since returning from break in October; revival needed.

12/1

7th

6

(1)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

14:42 Newcastle (AW)

Busby

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Veteran who gained the last six of his 12 wins on Tapeta; ran fairly well from the front when fifth here (1m2f) two starts ago but has not been firing on all cylinders since returning from a break in October; others preferred.

12/1

6/1

Form: 219473 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Got up late to win a C&D handicap off 1lb lower in January; not quite hit the same heights since but this strong traveller should appreciate dropping back into Class 6 company.
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5th

7

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 3

19:15 Hamilton

Urban Road

8st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Alan Brown

Often slowly away; last won in February 2025, with 14 races since; eight of nine wins were on AW, but easily best turf form came on last two starts (minor honours over 1m2f at Redcar) which gives hope; 2lb out of handicap.

6/1

3rd

9

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

16:30 Redcar

Urban Road

8st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Alan Brown

Beaten on his last 13 starts going back to last February and eight of his nine wins have come on AW; can be slowly away but that didn't stop him finishing second over C&D (good to firm) last Monday when back up in trip; has the same mark today and could well be in the mix once more.

7/1

2nd

5

(3)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:50 Redcar

Urban Road

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Eight of his nine wins have been on AW; can be slowly away and is 2lb above his last winning mark; needs to come down the weights.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: /141-0 CD

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Disappointed at Wolverhampton on his return to the Flat 11 weeks ago but he'd been in rude health over hurdles beforehand; has two C&D wins on his record but others are more appealing in today's field.
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7

4th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

14:10 Catterick

Russian Virtue

11st 7lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: David Thompson

8-59, although his last win came in a two-runner affair at Carlisle (2m1f; 2-5 favourite; all out) in December 2023; latest Carlisle sixth (beaten 15l; 50-1) not overly inspiring; others more obvious.

10/1

6th

7

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Carlisle

Russian Virtue

11st 7lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: David Thompson

Has won six times over hurdles, the latest a two-runner affair over C&D (good to soft) in December 2023; a couple of fair runs for this yard last year but pulled up when last seen out in January (reportedly never travelling); others appeal more.

20/1

4

25th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

15:10 Sedgefield

Russian Virtue

11st 5lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: David Thompson

On a long losing spell and form figures of 246 this term reflect that a turnaround of sorts is required; admittedly appears well treated if that resurgence materialises, being 7lb below last winning mark.

16/1

16/1

Form: 126-80 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
C&D win last October (for Paul Mulrennan) came off this mark; low-key return from a wind operation here three weeks ago but better is expected today.
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5th

4

(5)

22nd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

15:12 Hamilton

Loom Large

9st 4lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

0-13 this year and has dropped to a mark in the 40s; best recent effort when second at Newcastle (1m, AW) on penultimate start; has the worst chance at the weights on current figures.

20/1

6th

5

(8)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Loom Large

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

prominent

9/4

2nd

11

(5)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Loom Large

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Both wins have come over 1m2f, the latest here in October last year; has run with credit to finish fourth in his last two starts on turf (1m), but he needs to produce more if he is to resume winning ways.

12/1

Form: 0830-7

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
1m turf winner as a 2yo; not fired in AW handicaps this winter but he's had a wind operation since last in action (his second in the last seven months); risky despite a reduced mark.
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6

(14)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Chepstow

Hurtle

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Yet to add to his 2yo win and was out of form when last seen in the autumn; drops back to 1m having been campaigned over middle-distances over the last couple of years; others have more pressing claims.

16/1

8th

5

(1)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Hurtle

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

in rear

10/1

13th

10

(1)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

15:15 Bath

Hurtle

10st 9lb

J: Miss Sarah Bowen

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

pressed leader

8/1

Form: 77-137 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Popped up at 25-1 in a 1m handicap here in January and ran well for third over that trip earlier this month; never landed a blow back at this trip last week though and others are more appealing.
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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

5/1

Form: /8-682

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Back to form out of the blue when second of 11 in a steadily run 1m4f handicap here 16 days ago; travelled strongly through that race and has a chance if he can back it up.
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6th

13

(5)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 2

13:30 Carlisle

Humble Spark

8st 3lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Tough 6yo with seven wins to his name; beaten favourite at Hamilton (1m3f, good) last time but shaped quite nicely, keeping on into second place after a slow start and meeting trouble; place possibilities again at the very least.

10/1

2nd

6

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 3

19:15 Hamilton

Humble Spark

8st 5lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Held up; exposed 6yo who is 6-27 on AW surfaces but 1-13 on turf; however, that solitary turf win was over C&D (2024) and he wasn't far away back on turf for last three outings; case can be made.

7/2

Form: 0-88

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Hint of ability in Irish bumpers; beaten under 4l on her third Flat start, here over 7f 15 days ago, and stepping up in trip and switching to low-grade handicaps can help; open to improvement.
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10th

9

(2)

26th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Emer Elysees

9st 4lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Tristan Davidson

Little solid form to her name and she was some way behind Humble Spark here ten days ago (nibbled at in the market at big odds and only weakened in the final furlong); others are safer.

25/1

10th

9

(2)

26th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Emer Elysees

9st 4lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Tristan Davidson

Little solid form to her name and she was some way behind Humble Spark here ten days ago (nibbled at in the market at big odds and only weakened in the final furlong); others are safer.

25/1

6th

6

(9)

16th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Emer Elysees

9st 6lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Tristan Davidson

Below market expectations in a couple of Irish bumpers before joining this yard; no better on her handicap debut over C&D last time, when again easy to back.

50/1

Form: 888

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two bumpers and three Flat runs at up to 9.5f; could prove a different proposition now handicapping at a modest level; betting to guide.
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10th

9

(2)

23rd Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ashkhabad

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Well beaten in two bumpers and three Flat runs at up to 9.5f; could prove a different proposition now handicapping at a modest level; betting to guide.

8/1

8th

2

(1)

28th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Ashkhabad

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Down the field in two bumpers and two Flat contests; handicaps more suitable shortly.

100/1

8th

5

(8)

4th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ashkhabad

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Down the field in two bumpers and the same again on Flat debut at Wolverhampton.

100/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £68.92
Tricast £348.99

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Prince Achille

The Times:

Humble Spark

Daily Mail:

Ashkhabad

RP RATINGS:

Urban Road

The Guardian:

Busby

D Express:

Humble Spark

POSTDATA:

Prince Achille

Telegraph:

Prince Achille

Daily Mirror:

Prince Achille

The Sun:

Prince Achille

The Star:

Prince Achille

Daily Record:

Prince Achille