May 12 / 16.52 Newcastle (AW)

16.52

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  • Prize money: £10468
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 070-22

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
0-11 but in fine form for new yard this spring following wind surgery, going close here (1m) and at Hamilton (1m); shaped each time as though this step back up in trip could be a positive move; firmly in calculations.
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9th

9

(7)

1st May 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Natzor

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Wins for David O'Meara both came over C&D, including a division of this race two years ago; not beaten far at 100-1 here two months ago but looked flattered in a messy affair and he's generally struggled for this yard.

16/1

10th

8

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle

Natzor

11st 5lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Lizzie Quinlan

While not the force of old, his close fourth on the Flat this month showed that he's still capable of fair form in that sphere; went the wrong way in his four-race hurdle career last February-May but needs a second look.

14/1

4th

6

(2)

5th Mar 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Natzor

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Both wins for David O'Meara came over C&D in 2024, but has lost his way for this yard including three poor efforts back here.

33/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 8-4334

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has run well to make the frame on AW (9.4f/1m2f; including on Tapeta) on his four starts this year, most recently in a blanket finish at Chelmsford; every chance he'll be thereabouts once more.
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3rd

2

(2)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

15:35 Hamilton

Ludos Landing

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Dipped into Class 5 company at Newcastle in March and won comfortably (extended 1m4f); two disappointing runs have followed and he now has a point to prove; has run well in two course visits, at least.

10/1

4th

4

(2)

1st May 2026

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1m 4f 98y

Class 4

17:53 Newcastle (AW)

Ludos Landing

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Won for blinkers first being fitted and did so again for them going back on over C&D two months ago; lacked consistency in recent times and there's not much wiggle room off this mark but he's capable if on a going day.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 19-611 CD

Last run: 50 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has won over 1m2f here the last twice to make it 3-4 over today's C&D; had just under 1l to spare last time but did it a shade cosily and could still be well handicapped off this 5lb higher mark; solid claims.
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8th

4

(2)

19th Mar 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Prince Achille

9st 8lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

His last five wins have come over C&D, the latest in November; recent efforts no more than respectable, though, and remains 4lb above that last successful mark.

10/1

7th

1

(3)

28th Feb 2026

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1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Prince Achille

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

His last five wins have come at Newcastle, but he hasn't been at his best there in last three starts; went close off this mark in November but he needs to get back near that level; all AW wins have been at 1m2f but he has won over this trip on turf.

8/1

5th

5

(8)

14th Feb 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Prince Achille

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Bagged a fifth C&D victory in November and in good nick subsequently, not seen to ideal effect when fourth of 11 back over C&D 25 days ago; a likely player eased 1lb.

6/1

10/1

Form: 873146 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who scored at Southwell (1m3f) in March and had excuses the next twice, namely the 2m trip here then heavy ground at Thirsk; no surprise if she comes back with a big performance.
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8th

6

(8)

17th Aug 2025

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1m 4f 14y

Class 4

16:52 Southwell (AW)

Real Terms

9st 13lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

On workable mark if judged on pick of form from first half of last year but returned from break with disappointing run in the autumn and has been absent for another 285 days since.

14/1

8th

6

(6)

5th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

14:00 Redcar

Real Terms

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Has won on good to soft; losing turf run goes back more than a year but she ran up to her recent best when second of 14 at Hamilton (1m3f, good) in June; needs to be on song to win off this mark back from break.

10/1

Form: 0/00/2 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Second of four here (1m4f) recently when back from a break; not ruled out but he's in a tougher race today and isn't guaranteed to back up that latest run; form went the wrong way over hurdles in second half of last year.
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8th

10

19th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:30 Worcester

No Recollection

10st 2lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Has a patchy overall profile but out of sorts under both codes in recent times; needs this switch to fences to turn things around.

25/1

9th

2

(1)

27th Jul 2024

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1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:00 Newcastle (AW)

No Recollection

9st 11lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Sam England

took keen hold, midfield

20/1

7th

7

14th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

16:45 Perth

No Recollection

11st 6lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sam England

Fit from the Flat, he ran a respectable third at Fakenham (2m, good) last month without suggesting a win is imminent; his two wins have been at Worcester and best to wait until he reappears there.

8/1

Form: 984429 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
It's disconcerting how far he was beaten at Pontefract (1m2f, soft) just 11 days ago; however, prior to that he went very close at Bath (1m2f, heavy) and he is unexposed at this sort of trip; has run well here and could be a contender if leaving his last run behind; tongue-tie (worn the last twice) is left off and a visor returns (no positive impact previously).
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7th

8

(7)

29th Jun 2024

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1m 4f 98y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Chantico

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Outstayed in 2m novice hurdle three weeks ago; has form at up to 1m3f on the Flat; still seeking first win for current yard but went close at Bath in April; new trip presents a question mark.

14/1

4th

1

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

13:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Chantico

11st 2lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Had 1-14 strike-rate on the Flat but showed some fairly useful form at up to 1m3f; his tendency to race too freely is a worry on this hurdling debut but he's a half-brother to smart hurdler Golden Ace; interesting to see how he fares.

7/2

6th

6

(7)

12th May 2024

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1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:52 Newcastle (AW)

Chantico

9st 5lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

slowly into stride, pulled hard, held up in rear

10/1

6/1

Form: 7219-4

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won three times on the Wolverhampton Tapeta last year (all 8.6f) and he reappeared with a close fourth at Lingfield (1m) last month; has shaped as though he's worth another go at this trip and he could play a leading role on his first visit here.
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6th

1

(5)

26th Apr 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yeoman

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: James Fanshawe

took keen hold, prominent

7/2

6th

1

(5)

26th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yeoman

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: James Fanshawe

took keen hold, prominent

7/2

4th

5

(10)

30th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Doncaster

Yeoman

11st 1lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: James Fanshawe

blindfold off late, slowly away, towards rear

10/1

6/1

Form: 5135-5

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo who was progressive last year, winning twice (1m/1m3f, turf/Polytrack); unproven on Tapeta; returned with promising fifth at Windsor (1m2f) last month and could be set for another productive campaign.
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2nd

6

29th May 2026

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1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jack Sparowe

10st 13lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: John Butler

Blinkered when ending a lengthy losing sequence in good style at Yarmouth nine days ago, drawing clear last 1f; up 6lb but another bold showing is on the cards with headgear retained and good amateur Henry Callan up.

7/2

1st

7

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

18:40 Yarmouth

Jack Sparowe

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

On a losing run and can get it wrong at the start; well handicapped on 2025 best, however, and he stayed on for fourth at Newcastle 19 days ago; conditions shouldn't be an issue and he commands respect with new blinkers now replacing cheekpieces.

8/1

4th

12

(9)

1st May 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Jack Sparowe

8st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Butler

Not as good now and prone to the occasional off-day; still to win over C&D but his record suggests he needs considering off this mark, especially given his two previous runs in cheekpieces both resulted in near-misses.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 63113- D BF

Last run: 223 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Did very well after joining this yard last summer, winning two in a row (1m1f/1m2f) before finding the drop back to 1m against her when last seen; could go well now back up in trip on her AW/seasonal debut.
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2

(5)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Anjo Bonita

10st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Both wins in 2023, at 1m1f and about 1m2f, but this C&D seemed to just catch her out in May; two good efforts at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) and Pontefract (1m, good) of late but she may need an easier test than this now and would have preferred some rain.

7/2

2nd

5

(1)

27th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

14:25 Pontefract

Anjo Bonita

9st 12lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Record of 0-5 for new stable but shapes as if this belated drop back to 1m is worth exploring; very well handicapped on best form.

10/1

14

(9)

5th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Carlisle

Anjo Bonita

9st 13lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Sara Ender

Should be on a good mark but has become hard to predict and wouldn't be the percentage call.

33/1

10th
4 (4)
Furzig

14/1

Form: -29304 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in 2019; on a reduced mark and he ran well when fourth at Musselburgh (1m4f) three weeks ago; however, this 9yo is on a 17-race losing sequence and the drop back in trip isn't an obvious plus.
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6th

9

(9)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

14:42 Catterick

Furzig

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

slowly away, in rear

20/1

7th

3

(5)

2nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

17:05 Catterick

Furzig

10st 0lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

His last four wins have been over C&D, albeit spread over nearly three years; latest came by a nose in July and he was runner-up at Haydock on penultimate outing, before losing his chance at the start at Chester latest; well capable of being on the premises, including on soft.

11/1

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Payout
Exacta £22.40
Straight Forecast £29.30
Tricast £235.21
Trifecta £142.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Natzor

RP RATINGS:

Yeoman

Telegraph:

Prince Achille

POSTDATA:

Chantico

D Express:

Jack Sparowe

TOPSPEED:

Natzor

The Times:

Natzor

The Guardian:

Natzor

The Sun:

Natzor

Daily Record:

Natzor

NEWMARKET:

Yeoman

Daily Mirror:

Yeoman

The Star:

Prince Achille