July 27 / 16.25 Newcastle (AW)

16.25

Standard

Above Handicap

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Above Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

16/1 (Won)

Form: 231680 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
In good nick when leading late on over C&D in April to justify favouritism but hasn't held his form since, including back here last time out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

4

(10)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Won four over C&D (BHA marks between 50-60) in 2024; began 2026 with a respectable third to Sea Legend, but it's been disappointing - with some mitigation - that he hasn't built on that since; stablemate of Billyjoegold.

13/2

6th

2

(10)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Barleybrown

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Won four times on Newcastle AW in 2024 but winless since; needs to be held up off a strong pace but not really firing at present.

8/1

6th

12

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:45 Doncaster

Barleybrown

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Without a win since October 2024 and he failed to build on a reappearance Newcastle third when just seventh in 1m handicap there 12 days ago; needs to take a step forward.

10/1

Form: 545381 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Won this 12 months ago and he's off the same mark now having escaped a penalty for beating five rivals at Musselburgh (1m1f) four days ago (had a bit in hand); furthermore, Alex Fielding can claim his 7lb this time; has to be of interest.
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5th

10

(13)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Little Ted

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

9-96; just failed to reel in Wyvern over 7f here in December but laboured since; weakened, well down the field at Ripon (1m, good; beaten 17l) latest; is fairly treated but the chances are that age is beginning to catch up with him.

10/1

12th

5

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Little Ted

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Has three course wins over 1m2f; hasn't figured at Redcar or Ayr since returning to turf last month; best watched.

16/1

Form: 514871 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Regular here and made the most of a soft lead to spring a 33-1 shock on his last visit a month ago (3lb lower; under Rhys Elliott); has an up-and-down profile and this might not pan out so favourably.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

11

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Martins Brig

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: David Thompson

Winner at Wetherby in April 2025 (7f, good to firm) and some fair runs since; hasn't been in much form on the AW this year and perhaps best watched for now.

33/1

7th

13

(7)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Martins Brig

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

Triple C&D winner but he's finished in rear in his last three runs and and his last win was 12 months ago; one of three runners for the yard and he needs to turn things around.

16/1

8th

4

(2)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Martins Brig

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David Thompson

A three-time C&D scorer but he arrives out of sorts, beating only one in classified event over C&D 40 days ago; he needs this change of headgear to spark a resurgence.

16/1

8/1

Form: 236977 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won twice here in 2022, over 1m and 1m2f; now stuck on a losing run but she's on a good mark and there have been flashes of respectable form this year.
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8th

7

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Balqaa

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

All five wins have came on AW; usually ridden with hold-up tactics and will need plenty of luck in running to get her head in front here.

10/1

5th

5

(4)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Balqaa

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

It was a classified race she won over C&D last month but this mark isn't beyond her and a slow start was no help at Southwell.

10/1

5th

4

(9)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Balqaa

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Regained the winning thread in Wolverhampton classified race (9.5f) last week and may remain competitive despite a 6lb rise in her mark; well treated on best handicap form at up to 1m2f.

9/2

Form: 157916 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Both career wins have come in her last six starts, over 1m2f here and 1m at Ayr; below best at Redcar last time but she's shown bouncebackability in the past.
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9th

10

(10)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Wheres The Crumpet

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: David Thompson

Scored at Carlisle (1m) last May but her more recent form is much less encouraging, beating just one in 1m2f Redcar handicap eight days ago; this C&D scorer needs to take a major step forward.

25/1

11th

9

(2)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Wheres The Crumpet

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: David Thompson

Creditable third at Southwell in January (1m) but not so good since; seems to stay 1m2f and wouldn't rule out.

16/1

10th

11

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Wheres The Crumpet

9st 1lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: David Thompson

Both AW wins have been at Newcastle (1m/1m2f) but her last success was 11 months ago and she's been out of sorts in two runs this spring; down the list.

12/1

5/1

Form: 578728 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Back on track when second in a classified race at Yarmouth and lost all chance at the start over C&D a month ago; has the form to feature off this low a mark.
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6th

12

(2)

10th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Struck Gold

9st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: John Butler

Won at Wolverhampton and over C&D last November but he's 0-11 since and has been well held in his last four runs; has plenty to prove and he needs to get back on track; headgear removed.

16/1

7th

14

(14)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Struck Gold

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Butler

Polytrack and Tapeta winner at around 1m; below par on both AW and turf on his last three starts; others preferred.

25/1

8th

6

(12)

19th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Struck Gold

9st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: John Butler

Claims on his C&D second in June but that came on soft and he's generally been kept to the AW; has blown it at the start twice since and is given a second go in cheekpieces, instead of the usual blinkers, for a trainer who also runs Red Evelyn.

10/1

33/1

Form: 668609

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Won twice over Hamilton's 1m3f last season but he's been nowhere near that level this year; having only his fourth run on the AW.
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3rd

10

(8)

10th Oct 2024

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

17:08 Ayr

Lunacy

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Dual 1m3f winner on soft; stays 16.5f; not ruled out of the prize-money but will have to raise the bar to win this; ideally wants rain.

10/1

4th

9

(5)

2nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:23 Catterick

Lunacy

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Iain Jardine

1m3f winner; stays 16.5f; performing to a consistent level for the most part of late but has not got close to winning; not ruled out each-way.

8/1

3rd

7

(8)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lunacy

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Losing run up to 13, but not disgraced in finishing fourth in his last three starts over 1m2f-1m4f on turf; attempts this far for the first time, but each-way claims if seeing it out.

7/1

Form: 9-6249

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
No wins in 12 but didn't run badly in his first two runs after wind surgery (here over 7f/1m at Ayr) and it wasn't his first poor run on turf softer than good last time at Beverley; off since early May but not ruled out with a hood added.
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13th

10

(11)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Headabovetherest

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Rebecca Menzies

Exposed maiden; fully effective at this track but he'll need to leave his last two starts behind him; new headgear now tried.

14/1

10th

3

(7)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Headabovetherest

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Rebecca Menzies

0-13 but has finished runner-up in two of his four visits here, including after wind surgery in a first-time tongue-tie in April (7f); each way claims if reproducing that form off 3lb lower; stable also runs Loubiere.

11/1

8th

1

(7)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Headabovetherest

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Rebecca Menzies

No wins in 12 but didn't run badly in his first two runs after wind surgery (here over 7f/1m at Ayr) and it wasn't his first poor run on turf softer than good last time at Beverley; off since early May but not ruled out with a hood added.

8/1

Form: 253436

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
It wasn't a bad run last time at Haydock after being slowly away and she's consistent in the main on the AW; stays 1m but hasn't tried it for a while (has been running over 7f) and she's one of the better options.
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10th

12

(1)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Amadea

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won twice at Wolverhampton in 2023 (6f/7f); mainly disappointing this year but well handicapped as a result (8lb lower than for only handicap win).

14/1

10th

12

(1)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Amadea

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won twice at Wolverhampton in 2023 (6f/7f); mainly disappointing this year but well handicapped as a result (8lb lower than for only handicap win).

14/1

5th

11

(12)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Angel Amadea

8st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

On a lengthy losing sequence and she beat just one in 7f Newcastle handicap last month; others are much preferred.

20/1

Form: 800577 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Both wins came back-to-back here in November over 7f; there's been precious little to shout about in the meantime and 1m asks further questions of her.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(6)

11th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Keep Me Stable

10st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Has been running well since March and she's won at Musselburgh (1m/7f, good) in her last three starts; up another 4lb but she's a strong traveller who still looks feasibly treated and is a big player again in her bid for a four-timer.

5/2

7

(8)

22nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Keep Me Stable

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Has been running well since March and always looked the most likely winner over C&D three weeks ago (good); fair shout off 4lb higher provided the ground doesn't soften up too much.

11/4

33/1

Form: 307068 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner but very opposable on her modest form for current yard and the new headgear combination will need to help in a big way.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

6

(10)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Clipsham Gold

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Simon West

Four-time winner but very opposable on her modest form for current yard and the new headgear combination will need to help in a big way.

33/1

8th

1

(3)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:50 Beverley

Clipsham Gold

9st 13lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Simon West

Four-time winner but her last turf success was in July 2022 and she's been out of sorts in four runs for current yard; hood is now removed and she needs a major revival back in trip.

12/1

6th

3

(2)

20th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

15:00 Redcar

Clipsham Gold

9st 9lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Simon West

took keen hold, held up in rear, switched right and some headway 2f out, weakened over 1f out

33/1

12th
13 (4)
Moush

50/1

Form: 060760

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Couldn't win for Jack Channon and hasn't remotely threatened to put that right in six starts for current yard.
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12th

13

(4)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Moush

9st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Liam Bailey

Couldn't win for Jack Channon and hasn't remotely threatened to put that right in six starts for current yard.

50/1

11th

4

(9)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Pontefract

Moush

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Ex-Jack Channon; this 17-race maiden lacks persuasive claims judged on what he's done for new yard this season.

14/1

6th

4

(8)

19th Jun 2024

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

13:45 Hamilton

Moush

9st 7lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Liam Bailey

took keen hold, led

25/1

50/1

Form: 4-0000

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
With a new yard but he's a longstanding maiden who hasn't been in any sort of form of late.
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2

(13)

6th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Catterick

Chattel Village

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ian McInnes

17-race maiden who has finished no better than tenth across his five starts this year; new headgear is applied.

50/1

13th

14

(11)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Chattel Village

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Ian McInnes

With a new yard but he's a longstanding maiden who hasn't been in any sort of form of late.

50/1

10th

9

(9)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Thirsk

Chattel Village

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Wainwright

Has basically struggled since placed in his first two 2yo runs and that early promise was for a different yard; opposable.

50/1

Non-runners

Smalleytime

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £22.33
Tricast £146.29

Selections

POSTDATA:

Martin's Brig

SPOTLIGHT:

Little Ted

The Times:

Smalleytime

The Sun:

Struck Gold

The Star:

Barleybrown

Telegraph:

Angel Amadea

D Express:

Smalleytime

The Guardian:

Martin's Brig

Daily Mail:

Martin's Brig

Daily Mirror:

Martin's Brig

RP RATINGS:

Little Ted

Daily Record:

Little Ted