May 03 / 19.20 Newcastle (AW)

19.20

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Alfie’s Bar Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Alfie’s Bar Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.40
  • Place: £4.10

Form: 08203-

Last run: 202 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Did his racing in nurseries for Harry Eustace over 5f and is exposed now; has been gelded and undergone wind surgery since picked up for 8,000gns last autumn.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Raft Up

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

In fine form at 6f on the AW of late, winning at Southwell and Newcastle; has a better strike-rate on sand than turf (1-17) but he was running to a similar level on grass as AW in 2025 and it may be unwise to presume he's a one-surface wonder; respected.

3/1

1st

5

(8)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Raft Up

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

Good efforts in all three 6f runs this year, placed behind the prolific Yorkshire Glory twice and readily seeing off five rivals at Southwell eight days ago; 1lb well in under a penalty; should go well.

5/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 4501- C

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won well on his 5f nursery debut here last autumn and remains relatively unexposed; interesting to see how he goes in the market against Socialise back from six months off and upped 6lb.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

8

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Lingfield

Profit Street

9st 3lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Joey Ramsden

Plenty of short-priced defeats to go with four AW wins (three here over 7f) in recent times for James Owen, from whom he was picked up for 5,000gns recently; fine on turf and has a handy draw.

8/1

5th

3

(5)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Lingfield (AW)

Profit Street

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

In fine form in 2026, bagging a quickfire C&D hat-trick in March; ran another good race dropped to 6f here when third of 12 last time, bumped start; a player once more back at his ideal trip.

5/2

3rd

5

(4)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:52 Lingfield (AW)

Profit Street

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Won three over 7f here of late and looked a bit unlucky not to make it four last Friday, when having Way To Dubai just behind; the drop to 6f shouldn't hurt and his claims are obvious off the same mark.

5/2

7/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 146541 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-2 over C&D when winning tidily off a 5lb lower mark latest; the switch to a visor from cheekpieces seems to have helped and she ought to go well again.
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6th

2

(1)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Wren Officer

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Gay Kelleway

Has a good record here and, after winning over 6f at Wolverhampton, it was a Class 4 in which she failed to fire here four weeks ago; has only won at 6f, however; tries blinkers (replacing visor).

8/1

6th

2

(1)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Wren Officer

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Gay Kelleway

took keen hold, headway on far side of group over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

8/1

20/1

Form: 920-

Last run: 218 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Last summer's C&D near-miss hasn't worked out but that was much better than his two turfs efforts; has since been gelded and looks to start handicap life off a workable mark in first-time headgear, so is worth tracking in the market.
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4

(2)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:15 Beverley

Triggerman

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Close third at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) in June and bounced back from a lesser effort when just nabbed in a first-time visor over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; might not be the easiest to win with but still commands respect.

9/4

7/1

Form: 4447-1 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Had plenty of racing last year and regressed, but there looked no fluke about his comeback beating of Cuban Storm over C&D recently; now has to build on that if he's to confirm placings on 4lb worse terms.
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10th

10

(6)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Socialise

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Damien Wingrove

in rear

16/1

10th

10

(6)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Socialise

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Damien Wingrove

in rear

16/1

8th

9

(3)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Socialise

8st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Recorded sole success over 6f; not particularly solid on his sprint form for new yard but shapes as if this return to 7f is possibly worth exploring; may raise his game.

12/1

Form: 44-0

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to two winners who started among the favourites for a York novice last autumn; comeback effort (7f, heavy) can be ignored and she has some potential for a yard among the winners.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(8)

28th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

15:55 Doncaster

Oakland Princess

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

0-6 and needs to produce a lot more than she's managed the last twice; however, perhaps soft ground didn't suit at Carlisle most recently and she's posted some strong finishes over 6f, suggesting this first crack at 1m is worth a go; this 3yo is not a forlorn hope.

8/1

6th

7

(4)

17th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:00 Carlisle

Oakland Princess

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Five-race maiden who has shown bits of promise over 6f on turfAW; failed to beat a rival, albeit in higher grade, most recently; penultimate effort suggests this return to 7f is worth exploring.

16/1

9th

10

(1)

12th May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:07 Newcastle (AW)

Oakland Princess

8st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

in touch with leaders on far side of group

5/1

Form: 058-2

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Three quick runs last summer before being gelded and put away; still in need of the experience on his soft-ground comeback 11 days ago, when clear with one other, and holds obvious claims off the same mark (will be 4lb higher from tomorrow).
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1st

2

(2)

31st May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

16:00 Carlisle

Test Of Love

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Didn't hit the target immediately once handicapping, but did it nicely at Salisbury (7f, good) six days ago; probably still has more to offer and a major player despite the penalty.

10/11

1st

5

(2)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 5

19:30 Salisbury

Test Of Love

9st 6lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Three quick runs last summer before being gelded and put away; came clear with the winner when edged out at Pontefract (6f, soft) and appeared to be crying out for today's trip when done for toe at Newcastle; 3lb higher for this but thereabouts.

4/1

1st

5

(2)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 5

19:30 Salisbury

Test Of Love

9st 6lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Three quick runs last summer before being gelded and put away; came clear with the winner when edged out at Pontefract (6f, soft) and appeared to be crying out for today's trip when done for toe at Newcastle; 3lb higher for this but thereabouts.

4/1

Form: 42466-

Last run: 178 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Exposed maiden who failed to justify support on her nursery debut off 3lb higher over C&D when last seen six months ago; needs to have improved for the layoff.
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1st

11

(12)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Glory Hyde

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Didn't get the breaks at Beverley (5f, good to firm) on penultimate start, but she pounced late to continue her consistent spell at Redcar (6f, good; from 3lb lower) subsequently, justifying favouritism; is well drawn in stall 12, so should have a positive role to play.

9/2

1st

1

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Glory Hyde

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Scored at Wetherby (5.5, good to firm) last month and did well to finish fifth at Beverley (5f, good to firm) on Tuesday, having encountered all sorts of traffic; will be suited by this return to 6f; likely contender.

3/1

5th

6

(1)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Glory Hyde

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Proved resurgent with neck success at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) most recently and remains competitively treated on peak form, which features a C&D win; likely player from the inside draw.

9/2

Form: 856

Last run: 54 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well held all three starts; hasn't seen out 7f the past twice and this is more realistic now handicapping in first-time headgear, but he'd still be a surprise winner.
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5th

1

(10)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diligent Henry

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

C&D winner in October but yet to hit top form in handicaps this season, only 11th over 7f Doncaster 17 days ago; this is easier, though.

7/2

11th

12

(15)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Diligent Henry

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Dual AW winner but he's been off the boil on Polytrack and Tapeta since December; still lightly raced on turf but he needs to rediscover his spark back in this sphere.

12/1

5th

6

(6)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diligent Henry

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Jessica Macey

Both wins have came over C&D; below his best on his last two starts but now back on his last winning mark; not out of this.

11/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 260-33 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Picked up from Edward Bethell in February for 8,000gns; made a satisfactory start for her new yard over C&D six weeks ago and will find this a touch easier, albeit others make greater appeal.
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6th

7

(2)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Havana Rose

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

in touch with leaders, weakened over 2f out

8/1

6th

7

(2)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Havana Rose

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

in touch with leaders, weakened over 2f out

8/1

7th

9

(4)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havana Rose

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

led

10/1

50/1

Form: 7549-

Last run: 161 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Trainer just 1-65 with 2yos and 3yos over the past five seasons; didn't show enough last year to suggest she's about to bolster those numbers in a first-time hood back from a layoff.
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8

(4)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lincolns Inn

9st 4lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Michael Herrington

0-7 and looks on the downgrade, failing to beat a rival on her return from another 138 days off at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) this month.

33/1

8

(4)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lincolns Inn

9st 4lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Michael Herrington

0-7 and looks on the downgrade, failing to beat a rival on her return from another 138 days off at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) this month.

33/1

7th

1

(3)

2nd Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Lincolns Inn

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear throughout

33/1

50/1

Form: 008-49

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Big prices all starts to date (5f-7f) and hasn't achieved much; is tried in first-time headgear and his trainer's other pair hold more obvious chances.
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7th

7

(3)

16th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:40 Doncaster

Old Bailey

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Tailed off when tried over 1m2f this month and has now been unplaced all eight starts; continues to slide down the weights but it's hard to build a case for him.

20/1

13th

6

(2)

4th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:03 Leicester

Old Bailey

9st 8lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Soundly beaten on all seven starts but there was a hint of promise when upped to 1m at Doncaster (good to firm) last time, when he was denied a clear run and kept on nicely; perhaps this further step up in trip will help unlock some of the potential in his useful pedigree.

10/1

7th

1

(5)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:50 Doncaster

Old Bailey

9st 11lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

dwelt start, towards rear

20/1

Form: 6905-8

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Ordinary for Nigel Tinkler last year and little promise on her recent comeback for this yard, who also saddle Lincoln's Inn, when well behind Wren Officer over C&D.
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10th

3

(4)

16th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:40 Doncaster

Come On Irene

9st 6lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Michael Herrington

Well down the field in three sprint handicaps for new stable this season (hood added last time) and has now been unplaced all seven starts; tries a new trip today; difficult to enthuse over.

33/1

9th

6

(4)

20th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Redcar

Come On Irene

9st 1lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Michael Herrington

Well held in three 6f handicaps, on turf (final start for Nigel Tinkler) and AW, but has dropped 9lb since the first of them and the return to 5f may well suit with a hood fitted.

20/1

9th

6

(4)

20th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Redcar

Come On Irene

9st 1lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Michael Herrington

Well held in three 6f handicaps, on turf (final start for Nigel Tinkler) and AW, but has dropped 9lb since the first of them and the return to 5f may well suit with a hood fitted.

20/1

Form: 889-2 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to two Tapeta winners who looked raw in three turf runs last autumn before being gelded; was all the rage ahead of his recent C&D comeback off 2lb lower, when a clear second to Socialise, and goes on the shortlist.
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5

(2)

7th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Ayr

Cuban Storm

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Record is just 1-11 but he ran encouragingly in first-time blinkers at Newcastle (AW) most recently; interesting in the retained headgear.

10/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £179.00
Straight Forecast £140.72
Tricast £1117.38
Trifecta £2071.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Test Of Love

Daily Mail:

Cuban Storm

The Times:

Profit Street

RP RATINGS:

Test Of Love

POSTDATA:

Test Of Love

NEWMARKET:

Test Of Love

Telegraph:

Test Of Love

The Guardian:

Test Of Love

D Express:

Test Of Love

The Sun:

Test Of Love

The Star:

Test Of Love

Daily Record:

Test Of Love

Daily Mirror:

Cuban Storm