May 03 / 21.00 Newcastle (AW)

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  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 921337 CD BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Placed in two handicaps (6f/7f) since holding on for narrow win in C&D classified in March, and was denied clear run when only seventh behind Dandys Gold here a week ago; ought to be on the premises.
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6th

8

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:38 Ripon

Fircombe Hall

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Only one of his ten wins has been on turf (record of 1-27); beaten less than 2l when fifth of 12 at Redcar on most recent turf run, but poor effort back on AW next time; others preferred.

8/1

9th

11

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fircombe Hall

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Philip Kirby

C&D win was sole 7f success among eight others over 6f; however, he stayed on well and only just failed to get up over Newcastle's stiff 6f in April so a good run isn't impossible in first 7f run since March 2025.

12/1

5th

5

(9)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Fircombe Hall

10st 11lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

Has been running well on the AW but that's more his thing, the scene of nine of his ten wins; could still have a part to play.

5/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 1/183-

Last run: 235 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Dual 7f Tapeta winner for two different stables last year and close third over C&D in September on only start for Bryan Smart; makes debut for latest new trainer affter 235-day absence, though, and will need to hit the ground running.
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5th

7

(3)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Magic Gem

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Had only won over 7f but put that right over this far at Wolverhampton when always in a good position; just 3lb higher for that half-length success and the second has won since.

5/4

1st

2

(8)

1st Jul 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Magic Gem

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

pressed leader, ridden and led over 1f out, soon faced challenge, kept on

2/1

1st

6

(4)

23rd May 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:22 Chelmsford (AW)

Magic Gem

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

prominent, carried right but led when ridden 1f out, went clear inside final furlong, kept on, comfortably

5/2

14/1

  • Place: £8.20

Form: 42575- D

Last run: 185 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Kept on for respectable fifth over C&D in October but is best known as a turf performer and has fitness to prove after six-month absence; usually sports blinkers; cheekpieces on for first time since 2022.
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2nd

5

(8)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:53 Newcastle (AW)

Flavius Titus

9st 9lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Danny Brooke

Dead-heated for first in this race 12 months ago; he's one to keep an eye on in the betting and his chance is not dismissed, but this 10yo has struggled in the main this season.

12/1

9th

9

(11)

27th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Pontefract

Flavius Titus

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Danny Brooke

Needs to improve on his 2025 efforts; however, won this race (off 4lb higher) last year and has a good chance if back to that form.

20/1

4th

11

(2)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:38 Ripon

Flavius Titus

8st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Danny Brooke

Chased home Gis A Sub in the corresponding race 12 months ago; not really got going in 2025 and others appeal more for win purposes.

25/1

6/1

Form: 537146 CD BF

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Travelled strongly before readily asserting over C&D in March, his second C&D success this year; not quite in same form on either subsequent appearance but current mark is probably not beyond him.
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3rd

7

(2)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Noble Captain

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

slowly away, in rear, headway over 1f out, went third inside final 110yds

6/1

3rd

7

(2)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Noble Captain

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

slowly away, in rear, headway over 1f out, went third inside final 110yds, kept on

6/1

5th

9

(8)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Noble Captain

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Katie Scott

dwelt start, in rear

20/1

Form: 2650-8 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Made winning handicap debut for Ed Walker a year ago but safely held on all three starts for current stable; entitled to benefit from last month's reappearance run but still needs help from the first-time cheekpieces.
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5th

4

(7)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:55 Musselburgh

Protest Rally

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Liam Bailey

Ran creditably off 2lb higher back here last Friday, beaten just over 1l and taking record over C&D to 121214; gained most recent success off this mark at Pontefract in May; very solid chance.

4/1

4th

6

(4)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

19:18 Musselburgh

Protest Rally

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Liam Bailey

Won over 5f here (good) and at Pontefract (good to firm) in May; hasn't been in quite the same form recently; others stronger.

10/1

8th

14

(11)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:20 York

Protest Rally

11st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Liam Bailey

Two wins in May (5f, good/good to firm) and has continued in good heart, beaten just over 2l when eighth of 16 over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; however, he needs something extra today.

14/1

5/1

Form: 462042

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
A maiden after 24 starts but scores pretty good marks for consistency this year, and lost out only narrowly off today's mark at Wolverhampton ten days ago; holds obvious each-way claims.
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4th

5

(4)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Higher Law

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Kevin Frost

Longstanding, regressive maiden who can pull hard and is being given a rare try without headgear; has been turned over at 11-2 or shorter seven times already this year and will need to improve on recent efforts.

10/1

9th

16

(16)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Thirsk

Higher Law

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Kevin Frost

25-race maiden but regularly placed on AW this year; promise on turf at Doncaster last summer (6f, good); each-way shout once more.

12/1

9th

16

(16)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Thirsk

Higher Law

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Kevin Frost

raced near side

12/1

Form: 342481 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
This is her level nowadays but she kept on well to score over C&D a week ago and is effectively only 3lb higher under 4lb penalty; probably won't be far away.
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7th

12

(10)

3rd May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dandys Gold

9st 4lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

This is her level nowadays but she kept on well to score over C&D a week ago and is effectively only 3lb higher under 4lb penalty; probably won't be far away.

5/1

7th

12

(10)

3rd May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dandys Gold

9st 4lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

This is her level nowadays but she kept on well to score over C&D a week ago and is effectively only 3lb higher under 4lb penalty; probably won't be far away.

5/1

1st

6

(1)

26th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dandys Gold

9st 4lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

in touch with leaders, some headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, jockey dropped rein but kept on inside final 110yds

10/1

33/1

Form: 6650

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Weakened into tenth when 66-1 for recent handicap debut at Wolverhampton (6f; hung left) and is back in action before a 3lb drop has taken effect; significant improvement required.
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9th

9

(5)

30th May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Ripon

West End Lass

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Kevin Frost

Filly who has raced just five times but she's been soundly beaten this spring in both handicaps (6f, AW) and has to raise her game; turf debut.

33/1

8th

7

(12)

3rd May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

West End Lass

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Kevin Frost

Weakened into tenth when 66-1 for recent handicap debut at Wolverhampton (6f; hung left) and is back in action before a 3lb drop has taken effect; significant improvement required.

33/1

8th

7

(12)

3rd May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

West End Lass

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Kevin Frost

Weakened into tenth when 66-1 for recent handicap debut at Wolverhampton (6f; hung left) and is back in action before a 3lb drop has taken effect; significant improvement required.

33/1

Form: 038125 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Held on well for narrow 7f win at Southwell in March and probably ran just as well when second over C&D later that month; not in same form here (7f) last month but still enters calculations.
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5th

3

(1)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Newcastle (AW)

Absolute Dream

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders, bit short of room over 1f out, kept on

10/1

5th

3

(1)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Newcastle (AW)

Absolute Dream

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders, bit short of room over 1f out, kept on

10/1

8th

5

(8)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Absolute Dream

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Richard Fahey

C&D scorer didn't enjoy the best of runs when a solid fifth of ten in 6f Newcastle handicap 13 days ago; he merits serious consideration off a 1lb lower mark.

13/2

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10/1

Form: -49560 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Down the field after racing too freely over 7f here last month but probably better judged on his two respectable C&D runs beforehand; on a good mark now; player if first time visor has positive effect.
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7th

4

(2)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:12 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Consistent on turf (without winning) last summer; creditable efforts (fourth to Supreme King and Howzak respectively) over 6f here through the early weeks of 2026; worth another go over 7f, even if it isn't obvious that he's crying out for this longer trip.

11/1

6th

8

(5)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Three-time C&D winner; returned from break with low-key run in December but kept on for fourth over C&D on both subsequent appearances, and can pose a threat from off the pace if this race is run to suit.

8/1

4th

1

(4)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Phillip Makin

Three of his five wins have come over C&D and the latest (last January) was off this mark; creditable fourth against stronger opposition over C&D 19 days ago; solid claims.

4/1

6/1

Form: 48/0-5

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Unexposed after only five starts and, following a long absence, made very encouraging stable debut when keeping-on fifth over C&D six weeks ago; 2lb lower today; interesting.
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7th

7

(3)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tillybob

8st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Stella Barclay

took keen hold, pressed leader, disputed lead from over 3f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final 110yds (jockey said filly hung right-handed)

9/1

7th

7

(3)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tillybob

8st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Stella Barclay

took keen hold, pressed leader, disputed lead from over 3f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final 110yds (jockey said filly hung right-handed)

9/1

3rd

5

(7)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tillybob

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Stella Barclay

took keen hold, prominent

5/1

20/1

Form: 200-30

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden; signed off for Archie Watson with pretty good third at Wolverhampton (6f) in January and may not have handled soft turf when struggling on recent stable debut but others have more pressing claims; hooded for first time.
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12th

6

(1)

3rd May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Kaidu

9st 8lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Susan Corbett

Ten-race maiden; signed off for Archie Watson with pretty good third at Wolverhampton (6f) in January and may not have handled soft turf when struggling on recent stable debut but others have more pressing claims; hooded for first time.

20/1

12th

6

(1)

3rd May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Kaidu

9st 8lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Susan Corbett

Ten-race maiden; signed off for Archie Watson with pretty good third at Wolverhampton (6f) in January and may not have handled soft turf when struggling on recent stable debut but others have more pressing claims; hooded for first time.

20/1

16th

2

(10)

20th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Thirsk

Kaidu

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Susan Corbett

towards rear

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £59.50
Straight Forecast £57.29
Tricast £1399.49
Trifecta £1595.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Tillybob

Telegraph:

Protest Rally

Daily Mirror:

Noble Captain

RP RATINGS:

Higher Law

Daily Record:

Magic Gem

D Express:

Fircombe Hall

POSTDATA:

Absolute Dream

The Times:

Tillybob

The Guardian:

Tillybob

The Sun:

Tillybob

The Star:

Tillybob

Daily Mail:

Protest Rally