April 08 / 14.20 Newcastle (AW)

14.20

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  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

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Weather: Mostly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.10
  • Place: £2.80

Form: -06875

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
His mark continues to fall but for good reason, as he's been unable to get competitive on Tapeta on his five starts this year.
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12th

14

(16)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Midnight Lion

8st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

24 visits to Newcastle have yielded nine wins, seven over C&D; the latest came on New Year's Day when beating five rivals; fifth of 12 at Southwell since and could better that performance now back here, but there's a suspicion today's contest will prove too competitive.

25/1

5th

6

(2)

20th Feb 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 3

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Midnight Lion

9st 6lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Enhanced his outstanding Newcastle record (all nine AW wins there) on New Year's Day when fending off five rivals; only 2lb higher and he'll probably be ridden positively as usual; has only raced twice here (unplaced).

13/2

40/1

  • Place: £22.30

Form: 0456/0

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Displayed ability in Irish handicaps in 2022 but then absent until Southwell a fortnight ago, when tailed off after losing lots of ground at the start; probably best watched for now.
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8

(8)

17th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Redcar

Scarriff

10st 6lb

J: Mr Philip Thomas

T: Rebecca Menzies

Campaigned mostly at Musselburgh since June 2024 and yet to win away from that venue; last few efforts don't augur well and switching to Redcar is an unknown.

16/1

8th

3

(2)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Scarriff

9st 7lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Led close home to win four-runner race here (1m1f, good) in July and ran at least as well when close second over that trip last month; contender if judged on that form but needs to better her last couple of efforts.

10/1

8th

5

(6)

26th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Scarriff

9st 7lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Both of her wins have been at this track, the more recent last month under Alfie Redman over 1m1f, before finishing runner-up on her next start; below her best at Ripon (1m2f, good to firm) ten days ago but she may well bounce back now returning to this track.

11/2

9/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 009-32

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
His last four wins have come on the Wolverhampton Tapeta and he's run well to finish placed over this C&D the last twice, going close in second most recently; there's every chance he'll be bang there once more.
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10th

13

(2)

17th Apr 2026

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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

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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

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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

Form: 1459-2 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner, the latest over C&D last September, and following a stint over hurdles he was runner-up over C&D last month, behind one who has followed up; retains same mark as last time; solid claims.
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7th

8

(9)

14th Oct 2025

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1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

We Still Believe

8st 10lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Daragh Bourke

On a long losing run (last win was at Ayr in July 2024) but he has run a few creditable races this year; has a bit to find with Royal Blaze on their C&D form last month.

20/1

5th

5

(9)

26th Sep 2025

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1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

We Still Believe

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Daragh Bourke

Triple course winner (1m/1m2f) but his last success was 14 months ago and he struggled here last time; on dangerous mark but he's been hard to predict this season and others are preferred.

20/1

10th

3

(1)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

We Still Believe

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

Not disgraced when third of eight to Jewel Maker in 1m Carlisle handicap a week ago; this C&D winner is one for the shortlist.

10/1

Form: 454

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
All three runs have been over 1m here this year, and she's shown some ability; there are mixed messages in her pedigree regarding stamina (she's by Derby winner Golden Horn, out of a 6f winner) but she makes her handicap debut off a lowly mark and could go well, especially if attracting support.
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6

25th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:03 Worcester

Golden Echo

10st 11lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Low-grade Flat winner who has taken pretty well to hurdling this year and looked poised to challenge when brought down at final flight at Fontwell (2m1f, good) last month; non-runner at Newton Abbot on Tuesday evening and has good claims if she comes here instead.

5/4

5

15th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

17:35 Fontwell

Golden Echo

11st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Won a low-grade Flat handicap last summer and shaped with significant promise on both hurdling starts this year, more recently when fourth at Chepstow (2m, good) last month; one to consider.

9/4

12/1

Form: -52195 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
He's won just one of his 17 starts but that came here (1m) last month and he wasn't disgraced when fifth over an inadequate 7f here last time; he's effective over 1m2f and could be a contender now back up in trip.
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9th

11

(9)

5th Mar 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

8st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Five-time winner over 6f-1m2f here, the latest from 3lb lower over 7f in January; capable of playing a part if this sets up for his closing style.

13/2

5th

7

(6)

27th Feb 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:13 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Versatile sort; narrowly beat Ardaddy at Newcastle (7f) in January; creditable fourth at Wolverhampton (9.5f) last time; not ruled out.

7/1

8th

7

(2)

31st Jan 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Versatile 6yo who had form over all sorts of trips last year and just did enough to hold off Ardaddy over C&D one week ago; recent 3lb rise is probably enough to leave him a shade vulnerable, though.

6/1

Form: 754635 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
10yo who hasn't won for ages but his last five victories came over about 1m2f and he was tackling that trip for the first time since January 2023 when an unlucky fifth of seven in a C&D classified last time (keeping on when denied clear run close home); could be involved.
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8th

8

(2)

25th Mar 2025

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1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Coco Bean

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Helen Cuthbert

This veteran was enterprisingly ridden when back up in trip to contest other division to three of these in C&D classified 12 days ago and he did well to stick on for second once the favourite had swept past; opposable back in handicap company.

25/1

2nd

4

(4)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Coco Bean

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Helen Cuthbert

raced wide, pulled hard, prominent early, led and went clear after 1f, went further clear after 3f

20/1

10th

10

(5)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Coco Bean

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Helen Cuthbert

Losing run up to 50 and didn't show enough when behind two of these over C&D ten days ago to suggest that the drought is about to end.

33/1

Form: 600-03 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
His wins have come over 1m but he seems to stay this far and was a fair third here (1m) three weeks ago on his second start back from a break; this two-time course winner has dropped to a dangerous mark and he won on his third start back last year.
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8th

8

(8)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Dougies Dream

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

slowly away, in rear, ran in snatches

16/1

7th

2

(11)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dougies Dream

9st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Two of his four wins have come over C&D and although his losing run is up to 12, he is 7lb lower than when last successful; one for the shortlist returned here.

15/2

10/1

Form: 5351-7

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Down the field here (7f) a fortnight ago but may have needed that first run since last October; he won twice over 1m1f on turf last year (in a visor then blinkers) and is not discounted now back up in distance and back in headgear (albeit cheekpieces haven't had a positive effect previously).
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8th

8

(4)

6th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

15:10 Musselburgh

Bulls Aye

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Has done most racing this year over 1m and hasn't looked to see it out in a couple of runs over middle distances; long odds-on to blow the start and there are risks involved from 2lb out of the handicap.

14/1

8th

8

(4)

6th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

15:10 Musselburgh

Bulls Aye

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

steadied start, always behind

14/1

8th

7

(4)

14th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

13:50 Musselburgh

Bulls Aye

9st 12lb

J: Miss Hannah Crawford

T: Iain Jardine

slowly away, in rear, some headway over 3f out, weakened over 1f out

15/2

OUR TIP
10th
1 (6)
Moush

11/1

Form: 43555-

Last run: 173 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
0-12 for Channon stable and below best on final few starts for that yard, before being sold for 9,500gns last October; however, he's on a handy mark for this stable/seasonal debut and is effective on Tapeta; not ruled out.
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12th

13

(4)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Moush

9st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Liam Bailey

Couldn't win for Jack Channon and hasn't remotely threatened to put that right in six starts for current yard.

50/1

11th

4

(9)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Pontefract

Moush

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Ex-Jack Channon; this 17-race maiden lacks persuasive claims judged on what he's done for new yard this season.

14/1

6th

4

(8)

19th Jun 2024

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

13:45 Hamilton

Moush

9st 7lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Liam Bailey

took keen hold, led

25/1

11th
9 (12)
Mr Heinz

11/2

Form: 69124- C

Last run: 150 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Won when dropped back to 1m here last October and ran well in defeat over 1m here the next twice; he's well worth another go at today's distance and could be in the mix if at the top of his game on this reappearance.
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10

(2)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:55 Beverley

Mr Heinz

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Simon Whitaker

Both wins have been over 1m at Newcastle (good second there last time); 0-20 on turf, but fair second at Pontefract in June and a chance on that form.

11/2

9

(12)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Heinz

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Simon Whitaker

Both wins over C&D so has to be considered after his return to form at Pontefract; on a good mark.

7/2

11

(12)

30th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Mr Heinz

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Simon Whitaker

Both wins over 1m on AW, the latest in September; has mostly had stamina limitations over 1m2f, as on this course last time, but he wasn't far away at Beverley (about 1m, good to firm) the time before and his AW form with Wheres The Crumpet in October puts him in the vicinity.

12/1

Form: 13356- C

Last run: 202 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Front-runner whose form can be mixed, but he made all here (1m) last May and has been a close second over today's C&D; capable of a bold bid if fully tuned up for his reappearance.
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9th

2

30th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:50 Down Royal

Indication Rocket

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gary McGill

Modest on the Flat in Britain with Rebecca Menzies, sole win coming on Newcastle AW; runner-up final two starts in low-grade Pontefract handicaps before bought for 4,600gns at Tattersalls July Sales; ground should suit but likely best watched on hurdles debut.

50/1

2nd

3

(6)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Pontefract

Indication Rocket

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Rebecca Menzies

Sole win came off 5lb higher at Newcastle (1m, AW) last May; his first show this term was his second of eight at this track (1m2f) eight days ago, which has reignited some hopes.

4/1

2nd

8

(1)

23rd Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

14:30 Pontefract

Indication Rocket

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Rebecca Menzies

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £771.80
Straight Forecast £699.98
Tricast £4575.66
Trifecta £6621.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Busby

THE NORTH:

Golden Echo

The Times:

Moush

RP RATINGS:

Dougies Dream

Daily Record:

We Still Believe

SPOTLIGHT:

Mr Coco Bean

Telegraph:

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The Guardian:

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Daily Mail:

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D Express:

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Daily Mirror:

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The Sun:

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The Star:

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