September 12 / 19.30 Newcastle (AW)

19.30

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Scattered showers

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £20.60
  • Place: £5.80

Form: -86585

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Placed in a Thirsk novice event (7f, good) this time last year but has been unable to get to grips with what the handicapper has been asking of him; returns from wind surgery with plenty to prove.
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4th

7

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:45 Newcastle (AW)

Game Management

9st 3lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Course winner who returned from ten months off with a creditable fourth of ten in 1m classified event at Ayr 23 days ago; not dismissed.

13/2

4th

4

(9)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Ayr

Game Management

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Soundly beaten on all three Flat starts last year (albeit on ground slower than good) and pulled up twice over hurdles afterwards; returns from 314-day absence with a lot to prove.

14/1

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4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 098534 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden; best British effort came here in February, when 2l second over C&D; that form would probably be good enough to win this but he's not been as good since on either turf or AW; still entitled to each-way claims after another 2lb drop.
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2nd

1

(5)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

LArgent

9st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

14-race maiden; best British effort came here in February, when 2l second over C&D; that form would probably be good enough to win this but he's not been as good since on either turf or AW; still entitled to each-way claims after another 2lb drop.

4/1

4th

10

(8)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:58 Southwell (AW)

LArgent

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Appleby

13-race maiden; well treated on this winter's AW best and there have been more promising signs on turf the last twice; not discounted.

13/2

3rd

9

(1)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:15 Thirsk

LArgent

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Michael Appleby

Ex-French; 12-race maiden; best AW run was off 8lb higher when second in a Newcastle handicap in February; hasn't run as well since, but fair 3.5l fifth of eight at Nottingham last time (8.5f, good to firm; hood on for first time); headgear retained; a possible.

6/1

9/2

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 074761 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner, including his latest start, when coming from the rear; held his form reasonably well for a spell last autumn, so now he's back in the groove he could still have each-way claims, despite a 5lb penalty.
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10

(2)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:55 Beverley

Mr Heinz

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Simon Whitaker

Both wins have been over 1m at Newcastle (good second there last time); 0-20 on turf, but fair second at Pontefract in June and a chance on that form.

11/2

9

(12)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Heinz

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Simon Whitaker

Both wins over C&D so has to be considered after his return to form at Pontefract; on a good mark.

7/2

11

(12)

30th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Mr Heinz

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Simon Whitaker

Both wins over 1m on AW, the latest in September; has mostly had stamina limitations over 1m2f, as on this course last time, but he wasn't far away at Beverley (about 1m, good to firm) the time before and his AW form with Wheres The Crumpet in October puts him in the vicinity.

12/1

16/1

Form: 707885 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
1m turf winner who has twice been placed over C&D; 8lb lower than when going close here in February but has been well below that level since.
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6

(5)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Masterpainter

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

9lb lower than when beaten a head over C&D in February and last month's fourth of 14 back here (just behind Mr Heinz) was another good effort; just 1-21, but shortlist material on the pick of his form; blinkers return.

6/1

4th

12

(4)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Masterpainter

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

1m turf winner who has twice been placed over C&D; 8lb lower than when going close here in February but has been well below that level since.

16/1

5th

9

(9)

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Masterpainter

10st 10lb

J: Mr Philip Thomas

T: Michael Dods

Sole win came over C&D (good) two years ago, when 12lb higher; well beaten in his last three turf handicaps; more needed.

20/1

Form: 5-0653

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in first six starts but down to a more competitive mark now and his form suggests he has each-way claims, having run a sound race when third over C&D on Tuesday (first-time hood, retained).
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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: 294-6

Last run: 237 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Best effort so far was when second on debut in a Wolverhampton maiden (9.5f, Tapeta) last November; wasn't disgraced back over that C&D on handicap debut when last seen in January; check for any market confidence but she's likely to need improvement.
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6th

5

(3)

29th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

14:47 Catterick

Catrake Force

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

led, outpaced when headed and switched to near side over 2f out

6/1

6th

5

(3)

29th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

14:47 Catterick

Catrake Force

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

led, outpaced when headed and switched to near side over 2f out

6/1

10th

4

(3)

10th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Catrake Force

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

led

7/1

25/1

Form: 872868 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

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

Form: 922348 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Triple C&D winner; strung together some consistent efforts in defeat on turf during the summer and had an excuse when badly hampered at Beverley latest; not ruled out if transferring that general form profile back to this track.
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7

(1)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Whatwouldyouknow

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won this race in 2022 and finished second in it last year; much lower rated this time around and last month's third over C&D was more encouraging; should have a part to play.

5/1

3rd

7

(1)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Whatwouldyouknow

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

in rear, headway under 2f out, went third inside final furlong, kept on

5/1

3rd

4

(12)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Whatwouldyouknow

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Three-time C&D winner including this race off 5lb higher two years ago; losing run up to 15 but could go well if bouncing back to his best form in the returning cheekpieces.

13/2

5/1

Form: 680144 CD BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner who is 4lb higher than the latter success, in July; has been consistent in two subsequent defeats; should again be in the mix.
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2nd

1

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Four C&D wins in 2024 (including a Class 5); unfortunate (hampered) not to justify market support when runner-up to Dinah Myte here in June; excuse - bled from nose - next time; recent Southwell run (fifth) should have him spot on for this.

9/2

5th

3

(13)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:00 Southwell (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ruth Carr

The last four of his five wins were over 1m on Newcastle Tapeta (hampered on sole start here); looked an unlucky loser at Newcastle on penultimate start but bled from the nose when a disappointing favourite there on latest; player if straight back to form.

11/2

8th

3

(11)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Four C&D wins; attracted market support and looked an unlucky loser, hitting the line strongly after being hampered at a crucial stage over C&D (100-30 favourite, beaten a head) three weeks ago; still fairly weighted after a small upward nudge; holds an obvious chance.

4/1

Form: 775509 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in January, when 3lb higher; handicapper has had his measure since then; handy mark now but hasn't recently looked like taking his opportunities.
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10th

4

(8)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Armoured

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

C&D winner in January, when 3lb higher; handicapper has had his measure since then; handy mark now but hasn't recently looked like taking his opportunities.

12/1

9th

11

(5)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:23 Southwell (AW)

Armoured

9st 3lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Had few chances in 1m handicaps and best form on Newcastle Tapeta, winning there in January; down the field at Thirsk recently but weighted to go well if handling the transition to Southwell at the first attempt.

16/1

11th

10

(11)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:15 Thirsk

Armoured

9st 1lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Best form has been on the AW, his sole win coming off this mark over 1m at Newcastle in January; not beaten far in last two races, the first on turf; each-way chance.

10/1

16/1

Form: -89767

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
7f Polytrack winner; claims if he could return to the form of his last AW run at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) last December but has a bit to prove if his turf form since then is any guide.
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11th

4

(6)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:05 Southwell (AW)

No Saint

10st 13lb

J: Miss Violet Barton

T: L J Morgan

slowly away and lost many lengths start, always behind

20/1

3

(6)

30th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:42 Southwell (AW)

No Saint

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: L J Morgan

Won over 7f on Tapeta and Polytrack on final two runs for Sam England but down the field in both his runs for this yard, over 6f here and 7f at Wolverhampton.

10/1

3

(6)

30th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:42 Southwell (AW)

No Saint

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: L J Morgan

Won over 7f on Tapeta and Polytrack on final two runs for Sam England but down the field in both his runs for this yard, over 6f here and 7f at Wolverhampton.

10/1

10/1

Form: 645765 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Four-time turf winner at up to 1m; 0-9 on AW (placed here over 7f); hasn't been too far away on his last two turf starts at Ripon (both 1m2f on a sound surface); drops another 1lb but more needed.
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6th

1

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Arranmore

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Took this race last year and landed a handicap at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) in March; well beaten over 1m here last Saturday and, although this trip should suit him better, he needs to put that performance behind him; blinkers return.

7/1

10th

7

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Arranmore

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

His last two wins have come on Tapeta but over longer trips, the latest (1m3f, Southwell) in March off 3lb lower; could prove vulnerable back at 1m.

10/1

7th

8

(12)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

13:40 Ripon

Arranmore

10st 0lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

No turf win since August 2021; kept on well when winning on AW at Southwell (1m3f; from 3lb lower) in March; perhaps found 1m (here) and 1m2f at Pontefract on the sharp side since; Becky Smith now takes the mount.

12/1

14/1

Form: 469330

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
0-10; has shown sufficient to suggest that, if somewhere near her best, she can have a say but she'll need to be better behaved than she was at Wolverhampton latest.
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10th

8

(5)

18th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heavenly Fire

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

towards rear

8/1

4th

5

(2)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heavenly Fire

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Just 1-21 and her last four efforts have been modest, but her win in a 0-55 handicap over C&D in January reads well in the context of this race; favoured by the weights on her first go down at this level; respected.

11/2

8th

9

(9)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heavenly Fire

8st 13lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

taken down early

14/1

Form: 7477

Last run: 115 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Not devoid of promise on debut in a 7f maiden here in March but has not delivered on that since; headgear now goes on.
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Payout
Exacta £113.00
Straight Forecast £77.02
Tricast £777.66
Trifecta £1231.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Barleybrown

Daily Mail:

Mr Heinz

RP RATINGS:

Armoured

NEWMARKET:

Sneaky Girl

The Times:

L'Argent

Telegraph:

Arranmore

The Guardian:

Whatwouldyouknow

POSTDATA:

Armoured

Daily Mirror:

Mr Heinz

Daily Record:

Mr Heinz

D Express:

Barleybrown

The Sun:

Barleybrown

The Star:

Barleybrown