April 08 / 15.20 Newcastle (AW)

15.20

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: —

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 417-28 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo whose performances have been up and down and he wasn't at his best at Southwell last month; however, prior to that he was a good second over today's C&D and is a player if rediscovering that form.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

(4)

28th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

17:05 Musselburgh

Whisky McGonagall

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won a C&D maiden in May 2023 and made all at Newcastle (5f, AW) this April off 2lb lower; however, he's finished last when back on turf for last two outings, so there are mixed messages.

16/1

18th

10

(18)

27th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:05 York

Whisky McGonagall

11st 0lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Tim Easterby

Prominent racer; made all to win a 5f handicap at Newcastle in April off 3lb lower; next time was a write off and he returns from a break in a race packed with other pace influences.

9/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 08-166 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come over C&D, the latest in January following wind surgery; only sixth over C&D the next twice but those weren't bad efforts and he's an each-way possible.
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Verdict Starting price

4

(10)

20th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Herakles

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Looked as good as ever when winning at Nottingham (5f, good) in May; also suited by this C&D but returns from 145-day break on a tough mark.

10/1

4th

2

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Ripon

Herakles

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

C&D winner; consistent in defeat on AW before making a successful return to turf at Nottingham (5f, good) 19 days ago, with reopposing Dc Cogent and Marajito behind in third and fifth; did that quite comfortably but a 6lb rise puts him 3lb above his highest win mark of 66; has also yet to score back-to-back in his 41-race career.

2/1

1st

7

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

16:00 Nottingham

Herakles

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Has reached the frame on AW in his last six starts including when a close second at Newcastle (5f; tongue-tie added) last month; record of 1-21 on turf but conditions should be fine back in this sphere and he had a close call off 1lb higher at Beverley last summer; interesting contender for yard that has won this race in the last two years.

3/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 7713-4 CD

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D last November and ran well in defeat over C&D the next twice; in the shake-up if his good form continues after a 74-day break.
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5th

1

(2)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:52 Nottingham

High Opinion

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Two C&D wins on soft and good ground; below best in the autumn and has needed both runs in 2026 but he's run two of his best races for Paul Mulrennan (1-3 on him) who is back up today; on a handy mark and a revival could be imminent.

7/1

5th

8

(3)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Ripon

High Opinion

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

Shaped as if in need of comeback run at Nottingham (5f, good; sixth of eight) in April; has some decent C&D form to his name and is 10lb lower (and claimer ridden) than when seeing off Our Absent Friends here in August 2024; foolish to discount hastily.

10/1

6th

5

(2)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:45 Nottingham

High Opinion

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Bryan Smart

More miss than hit in 2025 but back on a good mark as a result and a record of two wins and two seconds from his five outings over this C&D means a revival can't be ruled out back from four months off.

13/2

Form: 7667-9 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who is very well treated on form as recent as last spring and may have needed his recent reappearance at Doncaster; however, he was regressive in the second half of last year and has something to prove.
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6th

5

(9)

15th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Papa Dont Preach

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

All four wins have been over 5f on AW, two over today's course; hasn't fired on his last two starts and down to a career-low mark; has another change of headgear and other runners are more persuasive.

10/1

6th

2

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Papa Dont Preach

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Placed in a classified stakes and a Yarmouth handicap (both over 5f on good to firm) earlier in the summer; not so good last time (6f); all four wins have been on AW, including over C&D; should go well.

6/1

6th

9

(1)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Papa Dont Preach

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Prominent racer; beaten favourite in two 5f handicaps on fast ground this summer but he has still run with credit; stays 6f but still seeking a first win at the trip.

4/1

OUR TIP
5th
3 (9)
Belsito

7/1

Form: 3070-8 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has failed to build on his early promise and he was soundly beaten over C&D on last month's reappearance; however, he continues to drop down the weights and perhaps the wind operation will prompt a revival.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(5)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

14:45 Catterick

Belsito

9st 10lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Versatile regarding the ground; useful form when beating an improver at Hamilton (6f, soft) in September but his best turf handicap form is on that track and has more to prove following an Ayr defeat since.

10/1

5th

1

(2)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ayr

Belsito

10st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Went close twice in a row this summer before winning at Hamilton (6f, soft) eight days ago; he has a strong record at Hamilton but has also run well here and is firmly in calculations under a 5lb penalty.

100/30

1st

2

(7)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

16:30 Hamilton

Belsito

9st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Often leads; his latest three wins have come over this C&D, including on soft; 7lb higher than the June win but he hung on grimly after losing his lead here in August and has another good run in him.

11/2

Form: 11534- C BF

Last run: 121 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Prominent-racer who was consistent and progressive last year, with three 6f wins (including here) and a close second over today's C&D; can be in the mix if at the top of his game on this first run since December.
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10th

12

(12)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Rainbow Rain

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tracy Waggott

prominent towards near side

8/1

10th

12

(12)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Rainbow Rain

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tracy Waggott

prominent towards near side

8/1

3rd

11

(2)

25th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Redcar

Rainbow Rain

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tracy Waggott

started quickly, led at fast pace against far rail

10/1

13/2

Form: 713723 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
His slow starts are a concern now back down to 5f but he won over 6f here in February and has run well over that trip here the last twice; could be involved.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(1)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Hamilton

Global Humor

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

taken down early, upset in stalls, slightly awkward start, held up in last, headway halfway, keeping on inside final furlong, weakened gradually final 110yds

8/1

5th

6

(8)

15th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:35 Ayr

Global Humor

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

taken down early, dwelt start, took keen hold, towards rear, steady headway over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, kept on final 110yds

9/2

6th

4

(9)

28th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Newcastle (AW)

Global Humor

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Multiple winner (twice here) and will no doubt pop up again at some point, but slow starts are holding him back.

7/1

33/1

Form: 4-8779 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
His mark continues to fall but he's finished no better than seventh here on his four runs this year and needs to turn things around.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

(1)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Mews House

9st 0lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Rebecca Menzies

Without a win since May 2023 when previously trained by this yard and he's since dropped a long way in the weights; below his best at Catterick (6f, soft; first-time visor) a week ago and needs to get back on track.

16/1

6th

8

(9)

23rd Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

Mews House

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Rebecca Menzies

Course record of 3-9 includes a nose defeat of Quercus off topweight in this race in 2022 (good to firm); 5lb wrong this time and effectiveness on soft or worse untested since September 2021; debuted visor no certainty to inspire, all seven wins having been gained free of headgear.

15/2

6/1

Form: 815321 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Has developed a good relationship with William Pyle and he made it two C&D wins from his last five starts when narrowly landing a handicap here a fortnight ago; just 2lb higher today and he's a solid candidate.
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8th

12

(6)

28th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Stallone

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Has had plenty of chances since last win in March last year and, although he handles a sound surface, his best efforts and the bulk of his turf wins came on soft/heavy.

20/1

8th

12

(6)

28th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Stallone

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Has had plenty of chances since last win in March last year and, although he handles a sound surface, his best efforts and the bulk of his turf wins came on soft/heavy.

20/1

11

(7)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Stallone

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Dods

Won this last year off a 9lb higher mark and rarely runs poorly over C&D; he is getting on now, though, and has work to do with a few of these on latest running here.

10/1

16/1

Form: 1006-0 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Below par on final few runs last season and same story over C&D on last month's reappearance, however, he may have needed that latest run and he's on a handy mark judged on his two turf wins last June; not ruled out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(4)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

18:30 Pontefract

Indian Sounds

8st 10lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Paul Midgley

Clear signs of a return to form in big field at Thirsk last month, finishing third (best of the near-side runners); defied a 7lb higher mark in this contest last year (good to firm) on sole start under Elle-May Croot; respected.

7/2

3rd

9

(18)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Thirsk

Indian Sounds

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

taken down early

33/1

3rd

9

(18)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Thirsk

Indian Sounds

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

taken down early, raced near side

33/1

11th
10 (8)
Kitbag

12/1

Form: 16-469

Last run: 66 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Below par in January/February on final two runs for Jack Channon, and goes without headgear on this stable debut; however, he's 1lb lower than when winning at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in December and is not discounted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

12

(16)

24th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Thirsk

Kitbag

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

in touch with leaders

12/1

5th

11

(3)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Kitbag

10st 5lb

J: Miss Megan Davies

T: Linda Perratt

in touch with leaders, weakened inside final furlong

14/1

5th

11

(3)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Kitbag

10st 5lb

J: Miss Megan Davies

T: Linda Perratt

Yet to hit top form in five runs for his current handler, sixth of ten in 6f Ayr handicap six days ago; slipping in the weights but more is still required.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £27.10
Straight Forecast £24.97
Tricast £117.23
Trifecta £150.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Belsito

POSTDATA:

Stallone

D Express:

Global Humor

Daily Mail:

Whisky McGonagall

SPOTLIGHT:

Rainbow Rain

The Times:

Belsito

The Guardian:

Belsito

Daily Mirror:

Belsito

Telegraph:

Stallone

The Sun:

Stallone

Daily Record:

Stallone

The Star:

Global Humor