September 10 / 20.30 Newcastle (AW)

20.30

Standard To Slow

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  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

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1st
2 (13)
Bateman

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.90
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 531686 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Narrow winner of 7f maiden handicap at Carlisle in July; solid effort over C&D next time but his form has dipped the last twice; returning to a shorter trip can help though and he's now 1lb lower than for his win; respected.
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1st

2

(13)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bateman

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Gemma Tutty

Narrow winner of 7f maiden handicap at Carlisle in July; solid effort over C&D next time but his form has dipped the last twice; returning to a shorter trip can help though and he's now 1lb lower than for his win; respected.

5/1

6th

8

(3)

29th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Carlisle

Bateman

9st 4lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Gemma Tutty

Got off the mark over 7f here in July but only eighth (possibly found run coming too quickly) in 1m2f handicap at Pontefract 22 days ago; he's worth another chance.

5/1

9

(4)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

14:10 Pontefract

Bateman

10st 9lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Gemma Tutty

Won at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) last month on second handicap start and close sixth of 11 at Newcastle (1m, AW) 11 days ago; goes up in trip today and he's unraced on good/good to firm ground, but this unexposed 3yo represents an in-form trainer and he's not ruled out.

4/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 958644

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Failed to progress for Charlie Johnston but he starts out for his new trainer (same owner) off a much-reduced mark; one to consider now dropped in class.
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2nd

9

(10)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Love Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Had a near miss over C&D on his stable debut last month but neither run since has been quite so good; a new visor replaces cheekpieces this time; not ruled out.

11/2

5th

4

(6)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Love Warrior

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Ex-Charlie Johnston; went close on stable debut over C&D last month but he wasn't in the same form when a 5-4 favourite here a week later; that took his record to 0-10 and he needs to step up again after that latest run.

9/2

5th

4

(9)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Love Warrior

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

midfield

9/4

14/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 65-065

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
He hasn't looked an easy ride in a couple of runs for this stable but there is some ability lurking and he's edging down the weights; hood added today having taken a strong hold last time; has a bigger run in him.
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4th

4

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Chester

Triple Force

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Has won four of his 17 turf races at up to 1m2f; respectable 2.75l third of 18 at York last time (1m2.5f good); interesting, although pulled hard and didn't seem to get home on only previous try at 1m4f.

11/2

3rd

16

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:18 York

Triple Force

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Went up 20lb for his four wins last season and has found life much tougher this term; fair run last time at Beverley but plenty to find with the winner, Mao Shang Wong.

25/1

Form: 667736 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Sprung a 50-1 surprise over C&D in March; his last two runs haven't been too bad but likely a few of these will prove stronger.
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8th

6

(6)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Retirement Beckons

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

Has gone 0-17 since winning over C&D last March at 50-1; ran the odd fair race last year but trailed home last here three weeks ago.

20/1

10th

7

(2)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Retirement Beckons

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

slowly away

25/1

Form: -45534

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
0-8 but he's been running with credit for his new yard this summer; conditions shouldn't be an issue and he's edging down the weights; likely to be involved.
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5th

11

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Kings School

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

Newcastle regular (four wins) but well held in both visits here; still 4lb above his last winning mark and others make greater appeal.

14/1

8th

14

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

Kings School

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Gemma Tutty

Four-time AW winner, the latest at Newcastle (7f) in May, and good second at Chester (7f, good to soft) in June; however, only fifth of ten at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last time and has to leave that run behind if he's to get off the mark on turf at the seventh attempt.

33/1

5th

1

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:05 Doncaster

Kings School

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

All four wins at Newcastle but nothing wrong with latest second at Chester, especially as he missed the break; good chance off 1lb higher.

13/2

5/1

Form: 483522 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Yet to win after 12 attempts but he's found improvement for a step up to 1m the last twice; has run well here in the past too and he's more appealing than many.
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4th

8

(7)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havana Smoke

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Dylan Cunha

slowly away, in rear

6/1

6th

1

(9)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:55 Newcastle (AW)

Havana Smoke

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

Still to register a victory but he arrives in top form, coming in a close fourth of 12 in 1m Chelmsford handicap ten days ago; merits serious consideration eased 1lb now with cheekpieces back on.

13/8

4th

10

(12)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Havana Smoke

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Dylan Cunha

midfield, headway on inner 2f out, challenging final 110yds, no extra towards finish

7/1

Form: 337-69

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Flat/hurdle winner; made a satisfactory return to the Flat at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) last month but dropping back in trip isn't sure to suit.
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5th

2

5th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:15 Stratford

Langton Wold

11st 13lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Brian Ellison

Comes into this on the pick of his hurdles and chase form in late 2024 but he missed all of last year and has been soundly beaten on the Flat since returning to action in June; hard to know what ability remains.

10/1

11th

11

(5)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Langton Wold

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

Lightly raced in recent seasons and hasn't shown his best form since returning from a long break this term; 5lb out of the handicap; others appeal more.

33/1

8th

8

(8)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:15 Beverley

Langton Wold

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

Flat/hurdle winner; hasn't threatened in two runs since returning from a long absence and he's 3lb out of the weights.

25/1

Form: 499053 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Didn't enjoy a clean run through when third of 14 at Beverley last month (Havana Smoke second); now 4lb lower than for her C&D win 11 months ago; one to be interested in.
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6th

6

(6)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Strangerontheshore

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

towards rear

9/1

2nd

3

(6)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Strangerontheshore

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Has lacked consistency this term and finished only eighth here most recently; defied a 5lb higher mark over C&D last October (sole AW win) and has a good chance if back to that form.

8/1

10/1

Form: 944119

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 7.5f on fast ground at Beverley this summer; wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest Carlisle defeat (soft ground/inexperienced amateur); could still have more to offer.
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2nd

7

(3)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

King Sharja

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Just fair efforts on turf lately, but is 7lb lower than when winning over C&D in April last year and returns to the AW for the first time since beaten a head off 4lb higher back here in May; interesting.

5/1

6th

3

(3)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 6

15:15 Beverley

King Sharja

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

His three turf wins have come around here so that's a positive and twice finished second this year; possibilities back here from a handy draw.

11/2

5th

2

(6)

31st Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

19:55 Musselburgh

King Sharja

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

His three turf wins have come around the right-hand turn at Beverley; twice a runner-up in May but his form has dipped twice since; has the ability to feature at this level.

6/1

16/1

Form: 55-0

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Some promise over C&D on debut last October; no progress since but his reappearance last month was after a 293-day absence; betting useful now handicapping at a low level.
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11th

11

(5)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Paddy Mayne

9st 5lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Phillip Makin

Son of Massaar has yet to make the frame in five starts, fifth of seven in 1m Redcar handicap 18 days ago; he needs to take a big step forward.

25/1

5th

6

(2)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

13:40 Redcar

Paddy Mayne

9st 9lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Phillip Makin

Signs of ability on debut over 1m on Newcastle AW in October but has made little impact since, including on handicap debut back at Newcastle last week; has work to do right now.

25/1

10th

4

(1)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Paddy Mayne

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Some promise over C&D on debut last October; no progress since but his reappearance last month was after a 293-day absence; betting useful now handicapping at a low level.

16/1

16/1

Form: 899405

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent maiden but her best effort came over C&D in March and she ran one of her better recent races when a close fifth over 7f here last week; each-way shout.
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11th

14

(9)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Loubiere

8st 5lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Rebecca Menzies

Inconsistent maiden but her best effort came over C&D in March and she ran one of her better recent races when a close fifth over 7f here last week; each-way shout.

16/1

5th

14

(13)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Loubiere

8st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Seemed sure to win races when beaten half a length on her reappearance here (1m) in March, but nowhere near that form since and now 0-13; cheekpieces return.

33/1

10th

11

(5)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

Loubiere

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Rebecca Menzies

prominent, wandered around 2f out, soon lost position, weakened inside final furlong

14/1

12/1

Form: 145875 CD

Last run: 137 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Five of his six wins have come over C&D, the latest off 2lb higher in January; back from an absence but not ruled out.
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9th

10

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:37 Bath

Pop Favorite

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Eight times an AW winner but he has run just three times on turf and offered little on each occasion; plenty to prove.

33/1

8th

10

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Hasn't troubled the judge since returning in December from a short break and finished well behind Spirit Of Bowland over C&D last time.

33/1

9th

8

(5)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Last win away from Newcastle was in 2021; slow starts have been holding him back so both classified fourths over C&D this month can arguably be upgraded; chance rests largely on the start.

20/1

Form: 624980

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Exposed maiden; fully effective at this track but he'll need to leave his last two starts behind him; new headgear now tried.
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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: 4460-0

Last run: 155 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Modest 2yo form; tailed off on his reappearance in April (finished lame); still relatively early days but improvement is needed.
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10

22nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

15:38 Catterick

Sweet Soul Music

10st 8lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

Improved form in first-time visor (retained since) when 66-1 runner-up in juvenile hurdle over C&D in November on her third jumps start; however, she failed to confirm that promise here last month and needs to bounce back on today's handicap hurdle debut.

12/1

10

22nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

15:38 Catterick

Sweet Soul Music

10st 8lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

Improved form in first-time visor (retained since) when 66-1 runner-up in juvenile hurdle over C&D in November on her third jumps start; however, she failed to confirm that promise here last month and needs to bounce back on today's handicap hurdle debut.

12/1

6th

9

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

13:00 Catterick

Sweet Soul Music

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Brian Ellison

Well beaten on first two hurdling starts but, with a visor added, belied 66-1 odds when keeping-on second to Game Management over C&D (good) last month; 7lb better off with that rival today and a contender if the headgear continues to aid.

11/1

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Payout
Exacta £28.90
Straight Forecast £21.15
Tricast £265.45
Trifecta £355.50

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Havana Smoke

The Times:

Triple Force

D Express:

King's School

Daily Mail:

Paddy Mayne

SPOTLIGHT:

King Sharja

POSTDATA:

Langton Wold

The Star:

Pop Favorite

RP RATINGS:

Strangerontheshore

Daily Mirror:

Triple Force

Telegraph:

Havana Smoke

The Guardian:

Havana Smoke

The Sun:

Havana Smoke

Daily Record:

Havana Smoke