September 03 / 18.15 Newcastle (AW)

18.15

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 945353 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Three wins last year included one on stable debut here (1m4f) in November; ran well when third of 14 over the same trip back here in June and and when filling the same position at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) 16 days ago, but this may not be far enough for her now.
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1st

2

(2)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Evening Story

10st 1lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Three wins last year included one on stable debut here (1m4f) in November; ran well when third of 14 over the same trip back here in June and and when filling the same position at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) 16 days ago, but this may not be far enough for her now.

3/1

3rd

7

(5)

18th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Evening Story

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Triple winner at up to 12.5f, including on Tapeta; 2lb higher than her last win, her latest effort suggests she'll need a further drop before winning again.

8/1

5th

3

(1)

9th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

16:10 Pontefract

Evening Story

10st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Campaigned on AW since last September, winning twice; placed in competitive field on latest outing; successful at this course (good to firm) on the second of two turf attempts; interesting back here.

4/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 963-83

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
His two AW efforts have been much better than his three on turf and he was surrounded by subsequent winners when third of six at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) four weeks ago; considered from the same mark.
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2nd

7

(3)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Willy Campbell

9st 7lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

11-race maiden who was runner-up twice on AW last September, latterly over 1m here; not proven over 7f (last tried it on penultimate start) and below-form favourite over the Wolverhampton 8.6f on latest outing, which sees headgear enlisted today.

10/1

2nd

7

(3)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Willy Campbell

9st 7lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

11-race maiden who was runner-up twice on AW last September, latterly over 1m here; not proven over 7f (last tried it on penultimate start) and below-form favourite over the Wolverhampton 8.6f on latest outing, which sees headgear enlisted today.

10/1

8th

4

(6)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Willy Campbell

9st 7lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

in touch with leaders

5/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 681234 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won on stable/handicap debut at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack; first-time cheekpieces) in April and at Beverley (1m2f, soft) in July; beaten just a neck over this C&D next time and may not have stayed in a Goodwood seller (1m3f, good to soft) nine days ago; others preferred all the same.
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6th

2

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Roger Henry

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Wins have been over 7f (AW) and 1m2f (soft); had been off for 570 days before March reappearance (here) and is yet to find his form for this new yard.

33/1

5th

6

(1)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Roger Henry

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Lizzie Quinlan

In good form for Gay Kelleway in second half of 2024 but he returned after a long absence with a heavy defeat on his stable debut here (1m) last month; back down 5lb but has plenty to prove and untried at this trip.

25/1

9th

1

(2)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Roger Henry

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Lizzie Quinlan

In good form for Gay Kelleway in second half of 2024 and he's 2lb lower than when going close over 1m2f here that September; market check advised on this stable debut and first run since, but it's a hefty absence to defy.

16/1

Form: 35-589

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Scored at Bath (1m, good to soft) and at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) around this time last year; made an encouraging return when fifth of 14 at Windsor (1m2f, good) in April, but hasn't built on it twice since (including over C&D); best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.
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2nd

6

29th May 2026

Standard

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

Standard

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

Form: 659-9

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
All four outings on the AW; some promise in his first three starts over 6f/1m last year, but having been off for 289 days (and gelded) he took a step backwards on handicap debut at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) last month; should stay the longer trip but has a bit to prove.
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7th

7

(1)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Maith An Farhh

9st 6lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Unplaced in eight starts and there was no immediate improvement latest for a change of trainer.

25/1

7th

7

(1)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Maith An Farhh

9st 6lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Unplaced in eight starts and there was no immediate improvement latest for a change of trainer.

25/1

8th

6

(1)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Kempton (AW)

Maith An Farhh

9st 5lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Didn't progress in handicaps for James Ferguson (1m-1m2f) last year; sold for 4,000gns in October; new yard quick to drop him in trip; not fully exposed.

9/1

Form: 503623 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Three wins last year and 6lb lower than for the latest at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) in November; ran well to be placed off this mark at Carlisle (1m3f, good) and Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last month and one for the shortlist back on the AW; stable also runs Voyeur.
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9th

3

(5)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:35 Bath

Bohemian Breeze

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Backed up a good run on the AW with a fourth here last week when just behind Knightmare; a tongue-tie returns along with new blinkers; thereabouts.

5/1

4th

1

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

14:00 Bath

Bohemian Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Showed clear signs of a return to form with fourth-place finish in latest AW start and he is just as effective on turf; possibilities off 1lb below last winning mark.

3/1

4th

2

(2)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Bohemian Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

On last winning mark but his two efforts this year leave a big doubt over current form; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

16/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 332/9

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Placed in three starts over 7f-8.6f on turf/Tapeta for Saeed bin Suroor in 2022, but having been off for 667 days (and gelded) he was well held on stable/handicap debut at Ayr (1m2f, good) last month; enough to prove.
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5th

6

(6)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Stand Strong

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

He lacks a recent outing and was inconsistent last year but reappears on a competitive mark and his trainer won this last year; ran well last May on his sole previous visit to Catterick and could have a part to play.

12/1

4

(8)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Stand Strong

9st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ewan Whillans

Solid over C&D of late, running out a convincing winner to make his breakthrough at the start of August before a narrow second a fortnight ago; same mark here and he's a leading contender.

100/30

2

(4)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Stand Strong

9st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ewan Whillans

Off the mark over this C&D last month but he was held in fourth off this mark at Musselburgh (2m2f, good) 29 days ago; remains unexposed over this trip and he holds claims returned to AW.

5/2

Form: 802

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Improved on his first two starts over 1m2f/1m4f when second of nine in a Yarmouth maiden (7f, good) in July, albeit still 6l behind the winner; has been gelded since and steps back up in trip for this handicap debut; not quite sure what to expect.
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9th

8

(13)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Desperate Dan

9st 8lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

An ideal type for this prize having ended last term with a C&D win, showing career-best form; that was on heavy but he seems versatile as regards ground; further progress is not out of the question; shortlisted.

7/1

1st

11

(3)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Doncaster

Desperate Dan

9st 1lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Did well last autumn (including heavy-ground win) and back to form with a 1m Windsor success (good) in September; only a respectable fourth at Nottingham (good to soft) since, though.

10/1

4

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:28 Nottingham

Desperate Dan

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Off the mark in impressive style in this race last year (heavy); returned to form with a Windsor win (1m, good) on latest start, which sees him back up 4lb today (10lb higher than 12 months ago) but on the shortlist.

7/2

25/1

Form: 7570

Last run: 61 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise when fifth of 16 in a Chelmsford novice (1m, Polytrack) in May, but his other three efforts have been modest; half-brother to a Group 3 winner but needs to show improvement for the gelding operation and longer trip.
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5th

5

(7)

16th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Voyeur

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Luckily he has more ability than a 45l defeat on 1m handicap debut suggests and he was closer to his earlier promise on Chelmsford AW when running well for a long way at Newcastle (1m2f) latest; however, weights drop needed.

10/1

9th

11

(6)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Voyeur

8st 13lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

Showed some promise when fifth of 16 in a Chelmsford novice (1m, Polytrack) in May, but his other three efforts have been modest; half-brother to a Group 3 winner but needs to show improvement for the gelding operation and longer trip.

25/1

10th

8

(1)

4th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

16:30 Yarmouth

Voyeur

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Has looked a slow learner, hanging right on rain-softened ground last time; is a half-brother to a dual Group 3 winner and can't be written off now handicapping at a sensible level, but would want to see some support this time.

8/1

13/2

Form: 97-644

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Redcar novice winner (1m, soft) for the Gosdens in April last year; has run with credit to finish fourth in his last two starts, including when 3l behind Evening Story at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) 16 days ago; needs more, though, with first-time cheekpieces replacing the hood.
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10th

6

(11)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Carlisle

Freedom Day

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Paul Robson

Sole success came in Redcar novice in April 2023 when trained by the Gosdens; unsuccessful in five starts over hurdles this year for current yard and three modest efforts on the Flat since; on a career-low mark but hard to fancy.

25/1

9

(5)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 5

16:55 Ripon

Freedom Day

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Paul Robson

Something to prove regarding current form but he's tackled 7f/1m1f the last twice and is now 7lb lower than when a creditable fourth over 1m4f at Southwell (AW) last August; not written off now back up in trip.

33/1

8th

9

(5)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 5

16:55 Ripon

Freedom Day

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Paul Robson

Something to prove regarding current form but he's tackled 7f/1m1f the last twice and is now 7lb lower than when a creditable fourth over 1m4f at Southwell (AW) last August; not written off now back up in trip.

33/1

8/1

Form: -11608 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
All three wins came here last winter, the last two over this trip; can miss a beat at the start which he again did when behind two of these at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) 16 days ago, but if he can break on terms he has to be of interest back here.
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7th

3

(3)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Brunello Breeze

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

All three of wins have been at this track (two over C&D) but the latest was over two years ago; reported to have finished lame when a respectable fifth here 46 days ago; often slowly away but he holds each-way claims.

12/1

5th

3

(1)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Brunello Breeze

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

All three wins have come at Newcastle but the latest was nearly two years ago; usually blows the start and not sure he is in the form required to exploit his reduced mark.

20/1

8

(3)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:45 Hamilton

Brunello Breeze

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Third at Haydock in May on final run for Tom Tate and he's of interest on that form; didn't run badly when sixth of seven at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) a fortnight ago on second stable start but needs something extra.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £48.90
Straight Forecast £62.28
Tricast £308.66
Trifecta £414.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Brunello Breeze

NEWMARKET:

Desperate Dan

The Times:

Willy Campbell

POSTDATA:

Evening Story

TOPSPEED:

Roger Henry

The Sun:

Bohemian Breeze

The Star:

Stand Strong

D Express:

Freedom Day

Daily Mirror:

Desperate Dan

Telegraph:

Willy Campbell

Daily Record:

Evening Story

RP RATINGS:

Brunello Breeze

The Guardian:

Brunello Breeze

Daily Mail:

Brunello Breeze