September 24 / 19.30 Newcastle (AW)

19.30

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Quinnbet Second To The SP Favourite Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Quinnbet Second To The SP Favourite Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Scattered showers

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.50
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 679048

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins over sprint trips; not beaten far over 7f on turf (0-50 classified) last month but he failed to build on it over C&D 12 days ago; others preferred for the win.
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4th

8

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

No problem with conditions but on a losing run and he needs to step up a level judged on recent efforts.

14/1

6th

9

(2)

19th Feb 2026

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

He has run some fair races this winter (had a third wind op prior to his return in October) but he was never in contention behind The Gay Blade over C&D nine days ago; others appeal more for win purposes.

8/1

6th

12

(6)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Without a win since October 2024 but made the frame over C&D off his basement handicap mark on three of his last four appearances and has each-way claims again in this classified race.

7/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 220712 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Last four visits to Newcastle have resulted in form-figures of 2212; more likely to give her running than most and that could suffice in this field.
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5th

4

(4)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barossa

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won very similar C&D race to this last summer and was second in C&D handicaps on next two outings; has strong claims if judged on those efforts but needs to raise her game after ending 2024 with two below-par runs.

16/1

5th

4

(4)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barossa

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won very similar C&D race to this last summer and was second in C&D handicaps on next two outings; has strong claims if judged on those efforts but needs to raise her game after ending 2024 with two below-par runs.

16/1

7th

10

(9)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Barossa

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

7f win here in July came in a 0-50 classified event; solid efforts in handicaps on her next two starts but her form has cooled more recently; others preferred for win purposes.

14/1

OUR TIP

16/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 0-6466 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since recording back-to-back wins at Leicester in October 2022; drops into a lower grade but current wellbeing not easy to assess.
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11th

2

(3)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Gordonstoun

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Liam Bailey

disputed lead, weakened over 1f out

10/1

11th

2

(3)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Gordonstoun

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Liam Bailey

disputed lead, weakened over 1f out

10/1

8th

2

(8)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Gordonstoun

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

led

8/1

Form: 685030 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
C&D win off 5lb higher in January; not beaten far here three weeks ago off 2lb higher; below par latest but still dangerous at this level.
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9th

5

(5)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Polly The Rocket

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

prominent

6/1

4th

5

(7)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Polly The Rocket

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

C&D win off 5lb higher in January; not beaten far here three weeks ago off 2lb higher; below par latest but still dangerous at this level.

8/1

10th

12

(12)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Polly The Rocket

8st 11lb

J: Archie Young

T: Craig Lidster

in touch with leaders

8/1

Form: 532242

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
0-13 but she's been banging at the door in recent starts, most recently a close second over 6f here 12 days ago; has form over 7f but at Wolverhampton and this stiffer examination at the trip isn't sure to suit.
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7th

7

(10)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Alibi Warning

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Still seeking her first win and latest fifth of eight over C&D wasn't her best effort; won't be far away if anywhere near her peak though.

6/1

5th

8

(7)

8th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Alibi Warning

8st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

0-14 but has finished second on three of her last five starts; refitted cheekpieces replace hood this time; should win one of these at some point and holds good claims.

7/1

5th

10

(10)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Alibi Warning

9st 2lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

0-13 but she's been banging at the door in recent starts, most recently a close second over 6f here 12 days ago; has form over 7f but at Wolverhampton and this stiffer examination at the trip isn't sure to suit.

9/4

8/1

Form: 243644 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Poor strike-rate but he's run some fair races this summer and today's conditions won't be an issue; others preferred for win purposes all the same.
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4th

7

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Concert Boy

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Katie Scott

All five wins have come here, the latest over C&D in December, and he was short-headed over 7f here on March 12; this hold-up horse was on the wrong end of a pace bias when 2l sixth over C&D last Saturday and could play a leading role if this pans out more favourably.

7/1

6th

10

(9)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Concert Boy

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Katie Scott

All of his five wins have been at Newcastle and he produced a strong finish to go close over 7f here last Thursday; only 1lb higher on this step back up in trip and he's an interesting contender.

5/1

2nd

9

(6)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Concert Boy

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Katie Scott

Two Class 6 wins here (including this trip) in late 2025 but recent efforts no more than respectable, including at Wolverhampton on Monday.

8/1

Form: 6357F9

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Ages since his last win and this veteran needs to leave his recent return to action well behind him.
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8th

8

(2)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Coco Bean

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Helen Cuthbert

This veteran was enterprisingly ridden when back up in trip to contest other division to three of these in C&D classified 12 days ago and he did well to stick on for second once the favourite had swept past; opposable back in handicap company.

25/1

2nd

4

(4)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Coco Bean

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Helen Cuthbert

raced wide, pulled hard, prominent early, led and went clear after 1f, went further clear after 3f

20/1

10th

10

(5)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Coco Bean

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Helen Cuthbert

Losing run up to 50 and didn't show enough when behind two of these over C&D ten days ago to suggest that the drought is about to end.

33/1

8th
11 (3)
Hyrcanian

66/1

Form: -34609

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress for Karl Burke and she's finished out the back in two runs for her new yard; hard to recommend.
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9

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Hyrcanian

9st 1lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Ron Barr

16-race maiden; hasn't shown much in her two runs this year; others look stronger

33/1

10th

12

(4)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Hyrcanian

10st 2lb

J: Mr Aiden Blakemore

T: Ron Barr

15-race maiden who didn't run well enough at Catterick after her break to warrant a second look.

25/1

8th

11

(3)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Hyrcanian

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ron Barr

One of her better efforts when fifth of 11 over C&D in October when last seen but she's 0-14 and others are preferred.

33/1

20/1

Form: 680077

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Only effort of note came at Southwell last month (6f); tailed off on turf last week (first run after wind op); return to AW not enough to tempt.
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9th

12

(4)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Thea Bell

9st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Only effort of note came at Southwell last month (6f); tailed off on turf last week (first run after wind op); return to AW not enough to tempt.

20/1

7th

7

(1)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

14:10 Musselburgh

Thea Bell

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

Well down the field in all her races; did finish a bit closer at Southwell but that was over 6f.

16/1

11

(2)

18th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Thea Bell

8st 11lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Well down the field in all her races, including a handicap and classified contest; now has tongue tied.

66/1

Form: 613747 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Slow starter; won a Beverley handicap (7.5f, good to firm) in July and also ran well at that track 17 days later; never dangerous over C&D three weeks ago; chance if they go hard early and he doesn't leave himself too far back.
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11

(8)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Rum Runner

8st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Geoffrey Harker

Won just once since getting up late in a C&D classified stakes (good to soft) in August 2023; not disgraced but hasn't done enough to suggest that his turn is forthcoming in four starts this year.

33/1

7th

7

(6)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Rum Runner

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Geoffrey Harker

Track regular who won over C&D just over one year ago; wasn't beaten far when sixth of nine behind Dumfries over C&D (also good to firm) on his June return but two lesser runs have followed; needs to turn the ship around; 1lb out of the weights.

12/1

7

(1)

5th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:00 Catterick

Rum Runner

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Geoffrey Harker

10yo who won over C&D in 2023; wasn't beaten far when sixth of nine at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) in June but he failed to come on for that run when seventh of 11 over that same C&D 32 days ago.

33/1

16/1

Form: 988098 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a 7f handicap at Ayr in May; now 8lb lower but that is a consequence of some dreadful recent form; this is weak and a talented apprentice is booked so a revival isn't out of the question.
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9th

10

(5)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Zebra Star

8st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Won over 7f here on his seasonal reappearance in 2024 (good) and was fourth over 1m here after a break in May last year, so could go well despite lack of a recent run.

14/1

9

(5)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Zebra Star

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: R Mike Smith

Two-time course winner, the latest in July (1m2f, good to soft), and she's effective on soft ground; well beaten at Musselburgh on last two starts and has something to prove, but the latest was over 1m6f and perhaps the drop back in trip and return to Ayr will be the catalyst for a revival.

20/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £40.80
Straight Forecast £32.28
Tricast £287.86
Trifecta £453.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Barossa

POSTDATA:

Alibi Warning

SPOTLIGHT:

Believe Me Now

The Times:

Concert Boy

The Star:

Alibi Warning

Daily Record:

Alibi Warning

D Express:

Believe Me Now

Telegraph:

Barossa

The Guardian:

Barossa

Daily Mail:

Barossa

Daily Mirror:

Barossa

The Sun:

Barossa