April 08 / 15.50 Newcastle (AW)

15.50

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

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Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.30
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 53824- BF

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
0-8 for Tom Dascombe last year, coming closest to winning when beaten a neck at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) in September; stable debut after 196 days off having changed hands for 5,000gns in October; should stay 1m.
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8th

7

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diddy Man

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Thomas Faulkner

Placed twice over about 1m on turf since winning readily by 3l over C&D in April and has good claims if judged on those exploits but blotted his copybook when refusing to race at Chepstow in August.

14/1

2

(15)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

15:03 Chepstow

Diddy Man

9st 11lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Wins have all come in April but there was nothing wrong with his Doncaster second off 2lb lower a month ago, when clear with a subsequent winner; not always been the most consistent, though, and would have preferred some rain.

6/1

1

(1)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

14:35 Doncaster

Diddy Man

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Thomas Faulkner

Two wins for Harriet Bethell in April last year, over 1m at Newcastle and over 7f on soft here (won by 4l); has changed yards twice since (bought for 2,000gns in October); won again at Wolverhampton in April (7f) but hasn't done quite as well since.

4/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 60-343

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
0-7 but third in two of his last three starts, over C&D (behind Redondo) in February and at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) last month; blinkers given a go this time and each-way claims.
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14

(3)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Northern Cracksman

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Won twice over 1m on Tapeta at the start of the year (including here), but has steadily regressed since; may need this after four months off and could probably do with another furlong in any case.

20/1

6

(7)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

14:50 Doncaster

Northern Cracksman

9st 4lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Both wins were over 1m on AW early this year; has some fair form on turf but he's been well held back in this sphere in both runs for current yard; bit to prove again and has work to do back up in trip and grade; another change of headgear.

10/1

6

(1)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Northern Cracksman

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Both wins were over this trip with blinkers on the AW in January/February this year; has some fair form on turf, but was well beaten after a break at Redcar last time (1m, good to firm; cheekpieces tried); should come on for that; blinkers back on.

9/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 96-128 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Made a successful handicap/stable debut over C&D in February and beaten just a head over the same trip 15 days later, but ran poorly when tailed-off over 7f here last month; a player if bouncing back.
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12th

7

(3)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Redondo

9st 11lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: D Donovan

Won over this trip at Hamilton (good) for Daragh Bourke in June, but they didn't go quick enough for him when fourth of eight back there (good) the following month; makes his stable debut in a first-time hood after 68 days off and worth monitoring in the market.

10/1

4th

2

(3)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

21:00 Hamilton

Redondo

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

The last two of his three wins have come at this track and latest was over C&D (good) three weeks ago; up 5lb but he hit a personal best with that stylish success and the form has been franked by the third since; big player again in his bid to make it 3-3 at this track.

2/1

1st

6

(1)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

17:55 Hamilton

Redondo

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

Two wins last year, the second coming at this track (1m1f, good) off today's mark; promising seasonal return when second at Carlisle (1m3f, good to soft) 19 days ago; that form has taken some knocks since but still no surprise to see him go well.

4/1

Form: 4-1536 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Dual Polytrack winner for Charlie Johnston last year and beaten just over 2l into sixth of nine on stable debut at Southwell (1m, Tapeta; first-time tongue-tie) eight days ago; shouldn't be far away.
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3

(6)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Raider

9st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ian McInnes

Both wins on Polytrack (7f/1m) when making all in first-time headgear; currently running well here, however, and he followed a 40-1 second (7f) at the start of last month with a respectable third of 14 (1m) four weeks later; should give it another good go.

4/1

3rd

2

(10)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Raider

9st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ian McInnes

Won twice on Polytrack for Charlie Johnston; 0-10 for current yard but a repeat of his second over 7f here four weeks ago would see him on the scene; has won at 1m.

11/2

2nd

11

(7)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:07 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Raider

9st 8lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ian McInnes

Dual Polytrack winner (7f/1m) for Charlie Johnston whose form in nine starts for this yard has been patchy; neck defeat over 1m here in May came in a slowly run contest and more will be needed to come out best in this.

25/1

9/2

Form: 500-61 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Little in first four starts, but improved when just getting the better of Loubiere on handicap debut over C&D 17 days ago; up 2lb in a better race, but open to further improvement; one for the shortlist.
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5th

7

(4)

11th Aug 2024

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:10 Ripon

Patronage

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

raced in second on outer, lost second over 1f out, soon weakened

6/1

3rd

8

(6)

29th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Windsor

Patronage

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Nigel Tinkler

The only previous winner in this field, having scored over 1m and 1m2f this season; form has levelled off but he looks nicely treated, receiving weight from the maidens; shortlisted.

7/2

3rd

5

(4)

11th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

17:03 Carlisle

Patronage

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

towards rear, headway on near side of group over 2f out, went third over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 787-

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Well held in three starts over 6f/7f on turf/Polytrack for Clive Cox last year; makes his stable/handicap debut (same owners) in a first-time tongue-tie after six months off having been gelded in the meantime; longer trip should suit on breeding and is a half-brother to two multiple course winners; no great surprise if he steps up.
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5th

1

(4)

5th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

16:58 Hamilton

Wonderful Lives

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

prominent, weakened final furlong

5/1

5th

1

(4)

5th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

16:58 Hamilton

Wonderful Lives

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Ex-Clive Cox; well-beaten both previous turf starts last season; favourite for a Newcastle handicap on stable debut on reappearance on first run after being gelded, but finished only seventh to a subsequent winner (1m, tongue-tie on); tongue-tie retained and cheekpieces now tried; a bit to prove.

5/1

6th

1

(4)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:50 Newcastle (AW)

Wonderful Lives

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Well held in three starts over 6f/7f on turf/Polytrack for Clive Cox last year; makes his stable/handicap debut (same owners) in a first-time tongue-tie after six months off having been gelded in the meantime; longer trip should suit on breeding and is a half-brother to two multiple course winners; no great surprise if he steps up.

8/1

10/1

Form: 8-4322

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
0-7 but in the frame in all four starts since handicapping with headgear fitted this year, including when second of seven on stable debut here (1m2f) a fortnight ago; drop back in trip is a concern.
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3rd

6

14th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

18:00 Perth

Lunar Rocks

10st 10lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: R Mike Smith

Lowly rated Flat maiden who showed no significant promise on her four hurdling starts last season (1m7f-2m1f); moves up in trip and swaps cheekpieces for first-time visor today.

100/1

3rd

6

14th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

18:00 Perth

Lunar Rocks

10st 10lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: R Mike Smith

Lowly rated Flat maiden who showed no significant promise on her four hurdling starts last season (1m7f-2m1f); moves up in trip and swaps cheekpieces for first-time visor today.

100/1

8th

7

(4)

1st May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ayr

Lunar Rocks

8st 7lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: R Mike Smith

Has placed form on the Flat but poor over hurdles this winter and seems to have lost her way.

33/1

Form: 6433-2

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Some ability last year, but showed improvement when beaten half a length by Patronage on her return over C&D 17 days ago; 1lb better off and again shouldn't be far away with the run under her belt.
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11th

14

(9)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Loubiere

8st 5lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Rebecca Menzies

Inconsistent maiden but her best effort came over C&D in March and she ran one of her better recent races when a close fifth over 7f here last week; each-way shout.

16/1

5th

14

(13)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Loubiere

8st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Seemed sure to win races when beaten half a length on her reappearance here (1m) in March, but nowhere near that form since and now 0-13; cheekpieces return.

33/1

10th

11

(5)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

Loubiere

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Rebecca Menzies

prominent, wandered around 2f out, soon lost position, weakened inside final furlong

14/1

20/1

Form: 906-78

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
0-7; showed some promise when third of seven on her second start at Doncaster (6f, soft) last July, but modest since including in two outings here (6f/7f) last month; still has stamina to prove.
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1st

10

(3)

5th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

19:25 Carlisle

Amazing Winnie

9st 10lb

J: Louise Akehurst

T: Kevin Ryan

took keen hold, made all, faced challenges over 2f out, pushed out and kept on well inside final furlong, cosily

7/1

13th

9

(3)

7th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:35 Ayr

Amazing Winnie

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

in touch with leaders

6/1

8th

10

(10)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:30 Redcar

Amazing Winnie

9st 2lb

J: Louise Akehurst

T: Kevin Ryan

Well clear of the other prominent racers when getting off the mark under Louise Akehurst in strongly run 7f handicap at Doncaster last weekend (good to soft); penalised 6lb; should go well again.

3/1

33/1

Form: 856-

Last run: 188 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Well held in three starts over 6f/1m on turf last year; market informative on handicap/AW debut after six months off.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

11

(1)

8th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Allegro Brillante

8st 6lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

3yo maiden who has poor RPRs and needs to find improvement; yet to be placed.

40/1

6th

7

(2)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

17:25 Ayr

Allegro Brillante

8st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Peak RPR of 37 in her seven starts (5f-8.5f); hood now added; opposable from 6lb out of the weights.

50/1

9th

12

(11)

16th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

17:10 Doncaster

Allegro Brillante

8st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

took keen hold

25/1

Form: 86250-

Last run: 202 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who was beaten less than a length at Beverley (7f, good to firm) last August, but that was much better than his other efforts and he ran poorly here (7f) on his final start in September; enough to prove back from 202 days off.
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14th

14

(9)

21st Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Redcar

Whatwouldiknow

8st 5lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Regressive maiden who's come 11lb down the weights this season and goes in a first-time tongue-tie; looks the least likely of his trainer's quartet.

25/1

7th

9

(7)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:50 Beverley

Whatwouldiknow

8st 12lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Showed signs of a revival when fourth over C&D (good to firm) last month but she failed to back that up at Ripon two weeks ago; mark continues to fall but she's now 0-12 and others are more convincing.

14/1

7th

9

(10)

20th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Ripon

Whatwouldiknow

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

in touch with leaders on outer early, prominent after 1f

16/1

Form: 4460-

Last run: 181 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Fourth of ten on his Beverley debut (5f, heavy) last July, but didn't build on it in three further starts over 6f; something to prove up another 2f in trip on AW debut after six months off.
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10

22nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

15:38 Catterick

Sweet Soul Music

10st 8lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

Improved form in first-time visor (retained since) when 66-1 runner-up in juvenile hurdle over C&D in November on her third jumps start; however, she failed to confirm that promise here last month and needs to bounce back on today's handicap hurdle debut.

12/1

10

22nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

15:38 Catterick

Sweet Soul Music

10st 8lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

Improved form in first-time visor (retained since) when 66-1 runner-up in juvenile hurdle over C&D in November on her third jumps start; however, she failed to confirm that promise here last month and needs to bounce back on today's handicap hurdle debut.

12/1

6th

9

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

13:00 Catterick

Sweet Soul Music

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Brian Ellison

Well beaten on first two hurdling starts but, with a visor added, belied 66-1 odds when keeping-on second to Game Management over C&D (good) last month; 7lb better off with that rival today and a contender if the headgear continues to aid.

11/1

Form: 898

Last run: 55 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Huge prices and well beaten in three starts here (7f/1m) this year; tongue-tie needs to make a difference on handicap debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7

(8)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:50 Newcastle (AW)

Ideal Dragon

8st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: John Davies

Huge prices and well beaten in three starts here (7f/1m) this year; tongue-tie needs to make a difference on handicap debut.

33/1

7

(8)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:50 Newcastle (AW)

Ideal Dragon

8st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: John Davies

Huge prices and well beaten in three starts here (7f/1m) this year; tongue-tie needs to make a difference on handicap debut.

33/1

4

(1)

25th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ideal Dragon

8st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John Davies

Massive prices and he's struggled in three novice/maiden events here (7f/1m) this year; still early days and now switches to a handicap but he needs a transformation on this step up to 1m2f.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £66.80
Straight Forecast £54.08
Tricast £383.93
Trifecta £532.30

Selections

D Express:

Loubiere

Telegraph:

Patronage

POSTDATA:

Northern Cracksman

SPOTLIGHT:

Redondo

The Guardian:

Desert Raider

The Times:

Northern Cracksman

RP RATINGS:

Redondo

The Sun:

Loubiere

The Star:

Loubiere

Daily Record:

Loubiere

Daily Mail:

Patronage

Daily Mirror:

Patronage