July 27 / 17.30 Newcastle (AW)

17.30

Standard

Hudson Handicap

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
SKY
View Course
Hudson Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £28.00
  • Place: £6.30

Form: 70-990

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Maiden who's regressed sharply since joining from Julia Feilden and goes in a first-time tongue-tie; previous Tapeta efforts were solid but she has a lot to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(5)

1st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Three Beauz

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

prominent towards near side, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

9/4

3rd

5

(5)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Three Beauz

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

led

7/2

3rd

5

(5)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Three Beauz

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

led

7/2

3/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 364672 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Dual Tapeta winner under aggressive rides early in the year who's back on a workable mark after a stint on turf; came back to form last time and holds obvious claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(6)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Musical Diva

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

prominent

9/2

4th

7

(2)

24th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:55 Beverley

Musical Diva

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Beaten on her last 14 starts but has often run well in that spell, including when third at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) a fortnight ago; also effective on turf (unproven on slow ground); could be thereabouts.

11/2

3rd

1

(6)

9th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Musical Diva

9st 10lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Two wins in January, one of them over C&D; not at her best at Southwell ten days ago but she had been threatening before that; type to bounce back quickly.

4/1

33/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 726-00

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Yard having a quiet season and this filly hasn't looked like breaking the losing run in two runs back this summer, latterly when a long way behind Stallone.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

12

(11)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Thirsk

SheSashambles

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

towards rear in centre of group

8/1

14th

12

(11)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Thirsk

SheSashambles

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

towards rear in centre of group

8/1

3rd

8

(1)

20th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

SheSashambles

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

in rear

9/4

Form: -35057

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
The step up to 7f didn't help last time and now has a first crack at 5f; is happier on Tapeta than turf on the strength of his two runs here but whether he'll have the toe for this is the question.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(3)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Forever Eighteen

9st 5lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

11-race maiden but his three peak RPRs have come on the three occasions he's raced at this track; 5f looked too sharp last time and he's a leading contender back at this trip.

7/2

4th

7

(8)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Forever Eighteen

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

raced near side, in touch with leaders

8/1

7th

12

(8)

21st Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Redcar

Forever Eighteen

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Had plenty of chances since handicapping and hasn't been as good in headgear the past twice; shaped as though worth a try over this longer trip here last time but is some way down the pecking order.

12/1

4/1

Form: 193894 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner, latterly off a 2lb higher mark in the spring, who did better on soft ground last time; the return to Tapeta is an obvious plus and he's one of the likelier winners.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

12

(6)

28th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Stallone

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Has had plenty of chances since last win in March last year and, although he handles a sound surface, his best efforts and the bulk of his turf wins came on soft/heavy.

20/1

8th

12

(6)

28th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Stallone

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Has had plenty of chances since last win in March last year and, although he handles a sound surface, his best efforts and the bulk of his turf wins came on soft/heavy.

20/1

11

(7)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Stallone

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Dods

Won this last year off a 9lb higher mark and rarely runs poorly over C&D; he is getting on now, though, and has work to do with a few of these on latest running here.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 555887 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Serial slow starter who won four times last autumn/winter, three over C&D, and went 22lb up the weights; has since slid to 5lb below his last successful mark following a fruitless spell on turf and this is easier back on Tapeta.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(3)

30th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Henery Hawk

9st 5lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Linda Perratt

All five wins have been on Tapeta and latest was in a classified event over C&D 20 days ago; back up 9lb in the weights but that was a stylish success and he remains feasibly treated; respected back in a handicap.

3/1

1st

3

(3)

10th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Henery Hawk

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

Three of his four wins have come at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) with the other coming over this C&D, but his losing run is up to 22; may find a few too good; stable also runs Sixcor.

10/1

6th

8

(2)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Henery Hawk

8st 10lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Linda Perratt

0-19 on turf and this year's good efforts have come on AW, twice placed at Newcastle in March and not beaten far at Wolverhampton last month; one of three runners for the yard; wait for that elusive first win on grass set to continue.

14/1

Form: 066890

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Regressive maiden who often wore a hood for William Haggas and has it back on for the first time this year; ran fairly from the front over C&D in the spring off a much higher mark and is worth a market check.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(9)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Never This Way

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

awkward start, lost many lengths start, in rear

10/1

10th

10

(1)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Never This Way

8st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Yet to win and form this year has been uneven; not beaten far in a first-time hood at Newcastle last time but hardly a solid betting proposition.

16/1

7th

2

(2)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Never This Way

9st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

mounted in chute and taken down early, raced far side, led

8/1

6/1

Form: 743076

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Nothing like the horse he was and has his good and bad days now; was unlucky not to finish closer last time and is capable if in the same mood for a yard also responsible for Henery Hawk; hasn't won since his 2yo days.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(6)

26th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

18:45 Hamilton

Hard Nut

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Linda Perratt

Well held in five runs following his 50-1 success at Musselburgh (5f, good) last August; others have more pressing claims back from five months off.

33/1

6th

7

(3)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:11 Newcastle (AW)

Hard Nut

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Linda Perratt

Well held in four runs following his 50-1 shock success at Musselburgh last August; others have more pressing claims.

25/1

6th

7

(3)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:11 Newcastle (AW)

Hard Nut

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Linda Perratt

dwelt start, took keen hold, soon in touch with leaders, weakened 2f out

25/1

33/1

Form: 599000

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden who's struggled since returning from six months off; would be a surprise winner.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(4)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Furnicoe

9st 0lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Michael Appleby

dwelt start, raced far side, soon in touch with leaders

33/1

11th

11

(9)

13th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Furnicoe

8st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Appleby

0-23 and tailed off on her return to turf at Catterick last month; those looking for positives can draw upon the fact that her best turf effort came here, while Silvestre De Sousa is booked and cheekpieces return; still unconvincing though.

20/1

13th

10

(9)

13th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Catterick

Furnicoe

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Appleby

Still a maiden (0-22) and quickly lost her form on AW early this year; well treated on best efforts but isn't a solid option; returns from three-month break.

20/1

Form: 86-764

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
More encouragement back from a second round of wind surgery/in a first-time tongue-tie recently, albeit he didn't find a lot having travelled well; that gave him something to build on.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(5)

27th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

Grandad Bob

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

prominent

12/1

10th

3

(10)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Grandad Bob

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Tristan Davidson

raced near side, in rear

6/1

4th

7

(2)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Grandad Bob

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Down the field last summer on final two runs for Paul Midgley and same story this spring on both outings for new yard; however, he's had wind surgery since last time and is 8lb lower than when runner-up at Catterick (5f, soft) last April, which came after his first wind op; tongue-tie goes on.

25/1

50/1

Form: 05560/ D

Last run: 673 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Hasn't been seen in the best part of two years and far too much to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(4)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:32 Nottingham

Brazen Belle

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Colin Teague

Five-time winner but showed nothing last year on the back of a long absence and was 100-1 when unseating at the start last week at Ripon.

50/1

11

(1)

18th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Ripon

Brazen Belle

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Colin Teague

Returned last summer from a lengthy absence, failing to beat a single rival in four starts (5f-6f); no reason to think that she can have a role to pay after another 277 days away; look elsewhere.

100/1

10th

11

(1)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:18 Musselburgh

Brazen Belle

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Colin Teague

ducked right start, towards rear

50/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £110.10
Straight Forecast £63.86
Tricast £789.13
Trifecta £1400.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Musical Diva

RP RATINGS:

Stallone

Daily Mirror:

Forever Eighteen

Telegraph:

Never This Way

POSTDATA:

Musical Diva

The Times:

Musical Diva

The Guardian:

Musical Diva

D Express:

Musical Diva

The Sun:

Musical Diva

The Star:

Musical Diva

Daily Record:

Musical Diva

Daily Mail:

Stallone