April 16 / 16.57 Newcastle (AW)

16.57

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  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 4f 98y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4545-2 BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Inclined to pull hard in a messy affair on his C&D comeback last Monday (backed into favouritism) and did well to only go down by a neck; is in off the same mark, which is clearly within range if things fall better tonight.
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2

(6)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Gastronomy

9st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Won twice last year, including over 12.5f here, but his losing run is beginning to mount up; now 6lb below his last winning mark but not easy to recommend after a heavy defeat over C&D one month ago.

16/1

5

(2)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Gastronomy

9st 4lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Philip Kirby

Won twice last year, including over 12.5f here, but his losing run is beginning to mount up; cheekpieces left off last time are back on and he needs to show improvement.

6/1

2nd
3 (3)
Philos

12/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 3913-8 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner over this trip last year, latterly off a 4lb lower mark; not a bad comeback at Southwell three weeks ago, when dropped in from a wide stall, and should fare better back to the visor from cheekpieces.
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7th

4

(3)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Philos

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed Dunlop

took keen hold, midfield

6/1

3rd

3

(9)

26th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Philos

9st 10lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ed Dunlop

All four wins on AW; back to form after a couple of lesser turf efforts when winning at Chelmsford (1m6f; 18-1) this month; recorded back-to-back wins at Wolverhampton/Lingfield last summer and no surprise were he to go in again now upped to 2m for the first time.

4/1

1st

3

(10)

6th Jun 2024

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1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Philos

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Ed Dunlop

Largely in good form over the winter on the AW but he has failed to hit top form in a pair of handicaps at Ayr/York of late; it would come as no surprise to see him return to form here though.

8/1

25/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 32290- D

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Wins have come after a recent outing in the second half of the year and she finished last season on a downswing; resumes on a winning mark but stablemate Gastronomy holds more pressing claims.
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10th

8

(8)

4th Nov 2024

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1m 5f 219y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Peripeteia

9st 3lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Philip Kirby

C&D winner but she came in last of six here two weeks ago; others appeal more.

8/1

10th

8

(8)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Peripeteia

9st 3lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Philip Kirby

C&D winner but she came in last of six here two weeks ago; others appeal more.

8/1

6th

6

(7)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Peripeteia

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Philip Kirby

raced wide early, prominent, weakened over 2f out

3/1

Form: 525-54 C

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Back on a handy mark but his three Flat wins last spring came over 2m and he hasn't run over this sort of trip since his days in maidens; the usual visor is missing too.
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5

14th Jan 2026

Good

3m 0f 57y

Class 4

14:40 Newbury

Kiss My Face

11st 10lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Alastair Ralph

Hurdles record of 5-32 includes wins over 3m on good ground at Wetherby in October and Haydock latest start; holding his form well and is better than ever; may remain competitive.

12/1

4

19th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 1f 5y

Class 4

15:10 Warwick

Kiss My Face

11st 8lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Alastair Ralph

Running well at present and he followed a Wetherby win (3m) in October with a solid third at Bangor (2m7f, also good), despite giving Joe Anderson a workout, 12 days later; has form on soft and is one to consider.

8/1

6

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Kiss My Face

11st 6lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Alastair Ralph

Arguably posted career-best performance when winning at Warwick (3m, good) 12 days ago, but is 6lb higher in a stronger race and not always one to rely upon; others appeal more.

11/2

4/1

Form: 0466-2

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Latecomer to the game who remains low mileage and showed this trip within range when beaten a nose off 2lb lower for Minty Bloss three weeks ago; that effort's been boosted by those behind and he goes on the shortlist.
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10th

8

(9)

22nd May 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Extinction

9st 7lb

J: Minty Bloss

T: James Ferguson

Not yet off the mark but he only just failed when upped to 1m4f at Southwell in April and he shouldn't be judged on a Newcastle defeat since, when forced to switch for a challenge; probably acts on Polytrack; thereabouts.

10/1

10th

8

(9)

22nd May 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Extinction

9st 7lb

J: Minty Bloss

T: James Ferguson

Not yet off the mark but he only just failed when upped to 1m4f at Southwell in April and he shouldn't be judged on a Newcastle defeat since, when forced to switch for a challenge; probably acts on Polytrack; thereabouts.

10/1

5th

5

(10)

16th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

16:57 Newcastle (AW)

Extinction

9st 7lb

J: Minty Bloss

T: James Ferguson

Latecomer to the game who remains low mileage and showed this trip within range when beaten a nose off 2lb lower for Minty Bloss three weeks ago; that effort's been boosted by those behind and he goes on the shortlist.

4/1

Form: 954128 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Had Kiss My Face and Best Guess behind when winning over 2m here early last month; another solid effort over C&D next time and will be happier now back on Tapeta, having reportedly been unsuited by heavy turf latest.
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7

(7)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 5

16:40 Musselburgh

Heatherdown Hero

8st 7lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ran well to be fourth after completely blowing the start at Ripon (1m4f) and he won over this far on the AW earlier this year when off the same mark; likely to go well.

12/1

4th

6

(6)

20th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

13:35 Ripon

Heatherdown Hero

10st 2lb

J: Miss Alex Garven

T: Rebecca Menzies

lost many lengths start

12/1

5th

3

(9)

29th May 2024

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:10 Beverley

Heatherdown Hero

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Rebecca Menzies

took keen hold, in rear

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 068751 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
1m6f winner for the Johnston yard last summer who took advantage of a tumbling mark here last Monday, when doing it well over 1m2f; won't mind going back up in distance and holds fair claims under a 5lb penalty.
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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

Standard

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

12/1

Form: 8-3140 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Allowed his own way at a steady pace when winning a small-field C&D handicap off 1lb lower in January; pulled hard and got stuck in the mud back from a break a fortnight ago, and needs to do much better.
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4th

9

(1)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Carlton

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: James Owen

Highly fruitful in his two and a half years with this yard, including two wins (Flat/hurdles) this February/March; needs to bounce back from a rare flop but the chief concern is his 0-15 record on Flat turf.

18/1

5th

4

(4)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 4

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Carlton

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Thriving at present and he followed up 1m6f Chelmsford success in February with an emphatic victory over hurdles at Huntingdon last month; big shout once more.

9/4

66/1

Form: 37-786

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden who again started a three-figure price when behind two of these over 2m here last time.
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10th

10

(9)

19th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

17:25 Hamilton

Best Guess

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Barry Murtagh

Ex-Joseph O'Brien; modest over hurdles and hard to fancy after some hefty defeats on the AW and back on turf this year.

33/1

9

(1)

31st May 2024

Soft

2m 1f 47y

Class 6

13:40 Carlisle

Best Guess

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Barry Murtagh

0-10 under rules and his efforts on the AW this year don't suggest that is about to change.

66/1

9th

10

(2)

16th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

16:57 Newcastle (AW)

Best Guess

8st 13lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Barry Murtagh

Ex-Irish maiden who again started a three-figure price when behind two of these over 2m here last time.

66/1

Non-runners

Desert Quest

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £17.90
Straight Forecast £19.34
Tricast £288.67
Trifecta £188.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Extinction

RP RATINGS:

Midnight Lion

NEWMARKET:

Philos

Daily Mirror:

Gastronomy

Daily Record:

Heatherdown Hero

POSTDATA:

Extinction

Telegraph:

Extinction

The Sun:

Extinction

The Star:

Extinction

The Times:

Midnight Lion

The Guardian:

Midnight Lion

Daily Mail:

Midnight Lion

D Express:

Midnight Lion