May 12 / 18.30 Newcastle (AW)

18.30

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  • Prize money: £14393.5
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 2315-2 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Two course wins (7f and 1m) in the second half of 2023 after wind surgery; pleasing return to action when second at Southwell two weeks ago (7f); runs off the same mark and Oisin Murphy retains the ride; contender.
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13th

19

(12)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Eldrickjones

8st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Roger Fell

Well handicapped on last year's best form (including on turf) and ran okay when third of six at Southwell (1m, AW) last month; however, he's been hard to win with on grass and looks vulnerable back up in grade.

33/1

3rd

1

(1)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Eldrickjones

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Scored at Newcastle (7f) in December and in good nick until only sixth back there (7f) 35 days ago; the sort to bounce back though.

5/1

6th

5

(1)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Eldrickjones

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Roger Fell

Bagged a fourth C&D victory in December and he's continued in good nick, fourth of 12 in 1m Southwell handicap 13 days ago; he ought to be thereabouts once more.

7/1

2nd
5 (7)
Zip

9/2

  • Place: £2.70

Form: -55642 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Ideally suited by 7f in the mud, as when second at Haydock two weeks ago, but he also has three C&D wins to his name; no obvious reason why he wouldn't make another bold bid.
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12th

12

(8)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zip

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

The oldest contender and a familiar face, having taken part in this race for the last four years (form figures read 6529); beat all bar Eldrickjones over C&D last month but the return to this better grade presents a tougher task.

16/1

2nd

10

(5)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zip

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Four-time C&D winner, including this race in 2021; second in it last year; has continued in good form in the main since winning over C&D last November (didn't run badly at Doncaster latest) and is on the shortlist now back here.

10/1

2nd

10

(5)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zip

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Four-time C&D winner, including this race in 2021; second in it last year; has continued in good form in the main since winning over C&D last November (didn't run badly at Doncaster latest) and is on the shortlist now back here.

10/1

9/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 68-210 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Five wins for Tom Ward; made a fast start for new connections, beaten a short head at Kempton (1m) in March before winning a Class 3 back at that track last month; travelled strongly but found little in a 1m handicap at Newmarket last weekend; returning to 7f shouldn't be an issue; each-way shout.
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5th

10

(9)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Farasi Lane

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Dual course winner who scored twice at Wolverhampton (7f/8.6f) in March; only 1lb higher than for his last win and he's had excuses with traffic issues and a slow start in last two runs; should get a good tow into this race and has possibilities if he gets the breaks; cheekpieces reapplied.

12/1

6th

3

(10)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Farasi Lane

9st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Two wins and a near-miss to his name in eight starts here and boasts a decent record in the spring down the years, added to when he went in twice at Wolverhampton in March; hit traffic last time and the harder they go the better for him.

7/1

4th

6

(9)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Farasi Lane

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Returned to winning form at Wolverhampton (8.5f) last month and followed up back there (7f) seven days later; back up in grade in search of a three-timer and although this looks tougher he cannot de discounted.

9/4

8/1

Form: 031133 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Successful at Wolverhampton in February before following up over C&D three weeks later (third C&D win); two good placed efforts have followed but he has something to find with Longlai on their Chelmsford run six weeks ago.
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2nd

14

(12)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Billy Mill

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Eight-time AW winner who has finished placed over C&D in his last two starts; drawn out wide this time but he's tactically versatile and remains feasibly treated off his last winning mark; in the mix.

8/1

2nd

10

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Billy Mill

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Has done most of his winning over 7f, most recently off current mark at Kempton in January; however, posted best effort since when keeping-on third over C&D last time; fighting chance.

10/1

3rd

5

(5)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Billy Mill

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Returned from a break to win a 7f handicap here, his third course success, in January; not in the same form since but he is now back to his last winning mark.

10/1

Form: 4134/

Last run: 582 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
6f AW win on stable debut in June 2022; ended 2yo campaign with a fast-finishing fourth in a 7f nursery at Newmarket 582 days ago; interesting to see how he fares in the market back from his absence; hood now added.
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4th

12

(15)

15th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Sandown

Mascapone

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Simcock

steadied start, held up in last

8/1

5th

3

(2)

12th May 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mascapone

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

slowly away, switched sharply right soon after start, raced in last

16/1

5th

3

(2)

12th May 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mascapone

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

slowly away, switched sharply right soon after start, raced in last

16/1

6/1

Form: 3/1P-2

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Good record fresh and he made an encouraging return to action at Chelmsford (1m) six weeks ago, going down by a neck with the front two clear (winner has since followed up at Ascot); 2lb higher but he's still well treated on his old form; more appealing than many with the drop in trip unlikely to faze such a strong traveller.
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14

(4)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Longlai

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Had an AW double (one here) over about 1m last summer but his latest two outings for his new yard have been moderate; another furlong would have been preferable, even if leaving those efforts behind.

20/1

10

(5)

24th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Goodwood

Longlai

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Always behind in Glorious Goodwood contest on second outing for new stable and still hasn't won on turf since 2021; may be more interesting when back on AW.

25/1

16

(15)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

16:55 Goodwood

Longlai

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: George Baker

Won two in a row last summer (1m/8.6f, AW) and returned from two-month break to finish third of ten on yard debut at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) in June; may be able to build on that last run and is not ruled out each-way.

100/1

9/1

Form: 356622 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
C&D win in December; good placed efforts at Southwell the last twice (7f) but this is a rise in class and others appeal more for win purposes.
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9th

11

(6)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Swiss Ace

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Fairly useful on his day but is on a long losing sequence and current mark reflects a general decline in his form; a regular at Newcastle and rarely seen at Wolverhampton.

16/1

6th

6

(2)

19th Feb 2026

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Swiss Ace

9st 1lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Losing run stretches back to December 2023; ran okay over C&D in November off a 7lb higher mark but he hasn't built on it since.

16/1

7th

9

(10)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:02 Southwell (AW)

Swiss Ace

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ruth Carr

Losing run stretches back to December 2023; not beaten far at Newcastle in November (7f) but that is flanked by lesser efforts; blinkers back on today but others appeal more.

18/1

OUR TIP

Form: /13/10 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Well backed when making a winning stable debut over 1m here in February, his first start for 456 days; lost a shoe and bled from the nose when out the back in the Spring Cup at Newbury three weeks ago; still feasibly treated on his course win.
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9th

2

(5)

1st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:25 Yarmouth

Noble Order

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Christine Dunnett

Trainer on a lengthy losing run but has had a good few pop up at big prices here down the years; this gelding, whose best work for Archie Watson came on the AW, will need to improve a lot upon his two starts for current connections if he's to follow suit.

66/1

9th

2

(5)

1st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:25 Yarmouth

Noble Order

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Christine Dunnett

Trainer on a lengthy losing run but has had a good few pop up at big prices here down the years; this gelding, whose best work for Archie Watson came on the AW, will need to improve a lot upon his two starts for current connections if he's to follow suit.

66/1

12th

5

(5)

7th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Noble Order

9st 8lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Christine Dunnett

awkward start, in rear

50/1

16/1

Form: 33-844 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 6f here last year; had a wind op prior to his fourth at Southwell two weeks ago (Eldrickjones second); probably vulnerable to stronger stayers this time.
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2

(17)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Northern Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Effective on AW and turf; respectable third in big field at Doncaster (6f) returned to this sphere last time; remains on a workable mark and gained last two wins over 5f.

11/1

3rd

18

(3)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Northern Spirit

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race at Newcastle in January was a first; won't mind getting back on the grass and he is proven in big-field handicaps; could go well at a price.

33/1

7th

2

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Northern Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race here last month was a first; ran okay over 7f here last week and capable of a big run but he is a risky proposition.

14/1

Form: 531705 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Tough handicapper who has won two 7f handicaps at Chelmsford this year; solid fifth in a good Newmarket handicap last Friday; returning to a Class 3 will help.
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8th

12

(2)

23rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Love De Vega

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Charlie Johnston

took keen hold, pressed leader early, in touch with leaders after 1f

14/1

6th

5

(6)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Goodwood

Love De Vega

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Charlie Johnston

raced in second, lost position over 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

10/1

8th

3

(1)

26th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:47 Ripon

Love De Vega

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Johnston

Three wins in a busy campaign this year, the latest at Pontefract (1m, good) last month; another solid effort when second of 13 in a Racing League handicap at Windsor (1m, good to firm) 11 days ago and although up another 3lb, still makes the shortlist.

11/2

11th
4 (5)
Obelix

14/1

Form: 2560-0 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Wide-margin novice win here (1m) when trained by the Gosdens; that remains his only win from ten starts and his stable debut at Newmarket last month didn't point to him being the winner here.
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7

(6)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

Obelix

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

7f and 1m winner on good; has been unable to return to the heights of his most recent win at York last July, in six subsequent starts; back on a handy mark; could be better for his reappearance and is not written off.

12/1

12th

1

(13)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Obelix

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Lacks both consistency and recent match practice (absent for 200 days) but holds a fighting chance provided he's in top form; has gained both handicap wins off 2lb higher, including over C&D (good) last July.

25/1

4

(11)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Obelix

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Won a 1m novice here easily as a 2yo when trained by the Gosdens; back off the same mark as when successful at York (7f, good) in July and wasn't beaten far, albeit only eighth of 14, at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) 19 days ago; not ruled out.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £31.40
Straight Forecast £44.84
Tricast £333.61
Trifecta £383.70

Selections

THE NORTH:

Eldrickjones

SPOTLIGHT:

Longlai

RP RATINGS:

Billy Mill

The Sun:

Zip

The Times:

Obelix

Telegraph:

Noble Order

D Express:

Eldrickjones

Daily Mirror:

Eldrickjones

NEWMARKET:

Longlai

The Star:

Longlai

TOPSPEED:

Billy Mill

POSTDATA:

Billy Mill

Daily Record:

Zip