September 24 / 20.00 Newcastle (AW)

20.00

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  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Scattered showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 801449 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Successful over C&D in April/July; both September starts at this venue, running creditably on penultimate and suffering bad luck (major traffic issues) latest; treated as if still in form.
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4th

11

(7)

17th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:23 Southwell (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Has shown most of his AW form at Newcastle; made the frame in last three outings; on a two-year losing spell but has the ability to play a big role, provided he's as effective back at Southwell.

8/1

4th

7

(3)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Has loads of C&D form, including a success in this contest in 2024 and second-place finishes the last twice, beaten 1l by Bajan Bandit latest occasion; solid claims.

4/1

2nd

6

(5)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 8lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Ruth Carr

On lengthy losing run but his last four wins have been over C&D and he went close behind Walk On Walk On here (2-1 favourite) two weeks ago; remains feasibly treated off only 1lb higher and he's a big player again.

9/4

8/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 990538 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

25/1

  • Place: £18.40

Form: 050008

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins for previous yard; poor form for current stable and is best watched unless the market suggests a revival is likely.
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8th

6

(1)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wyvern

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Does most racing now at Newcastle, the scene of his last three wins; off for six weeks since finishing well held behind Captain Pickles over C&D.

20/1

Form: 587507 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Five-time C&D winner, most recently off 4lb higher in January; not exactly solid based on subsequent form, latterly this month since returning from a layoff.
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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: 37-697

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Flat turf and hurdles winner; ran quite encouragingly over C&D two weeks ago, making a challenge before eventually fading into midfield; possibilities if building on that effort.
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4th

4

29th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:15 Sedgefield

Langton Wold

11st 3lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Brian Ellison

No win since December 2023 (C&D maiden); runner-up from higher marks than this on two occasions in late 2024, but low key on the Flat this year (0-4); tongue-tie returns, with cheekpieces added, since this month's Stratford fifth; better to focus elsewhere.

20/1

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

Form: 223488 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D scorer in autumn months; 0-12 this year and ran below par when returned to this track last time; now 8lb below last winning mark but needs to rebound.
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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

8/1

Form: 96-777

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
4yo maiden who has raced exclusively at 6f/7f; finished seventh in all three outings this season, latest at this course when staying on late; looks ready for a crack at this new trip.
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10th

10

(5)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Tiger Trap

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Tom Tate

15-race maiden who has yet to be placed and was only eighth of nine over C&D three weeks ago; blinkers are now tried but mark has bottomed out and he makes no appeal.

20/1

10th

10

(5)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Tiger Trap

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Tom Tate

15-race maiden who has yet to be placed and was only eighth of nine over C&D three weeks ago; blinkers are now tried but mark has bottomed out and he makes no appeal.

20/1

8

(7)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:17 Newcastle (AW)

Tiger Trap

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Tom Tate

Maiden (0-14); continues to fall in the weights but there were few positives seven weeks ago from his latest start (1m3f) on first attempt beyond 1m; best to look elsewhere for the solution.

25/1

Form: 45-070

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden; made the frame in 7f event at Newcastle last November; not in the same form during a light 2024 campaign but possibly needed his run here (back from a break) last time.
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8

(8)

25th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:08 Pontefract

Brazen Rascal

8st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Simon Whitaker

He's produced some reasonable performances this season, including over 6f here, but he remains a maiden after 15 starts and needs something extra today in first-time cheekpieces.

10/1

6th

3

(2)

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Catterick

Brazen Rascal

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Simon Whitaker

Yet to place in 14 runs but was fourth of 12 at Redcar last time (6f handicap) and returning to 7f can help.

8/1

10

(12)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Brazen Rascal

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Simon Whitaker

Unplaced in all 13 starts but his last two efforts have been respectable, finishing fifth at Ripon (6f, good) and Pontefract (6f, good to firm); place chance.

7/1

Form: 0-7670 D

Last run: 104 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Raced mainly on turf; 1m winner in 2023; not in the same form this year and suffered a heavy defeat on last appearance; often fails to settle; something to prove back on AW.
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14

(2)

19th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:22 Bath

Haaf A Diamond

8st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Only 1-23 and inconsistent; third in first-time cheekpieces (1m) earlier this year but not so good last time and that was back in April.

40/1

OUR TIP

7/4

Form: 774311 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Bids for a hat-trick, having scored over 1m at Southwell and Newcastle the last twice; incurs 5lb penalty but remains well treated on historical data (won off this mark here early in career); respected.
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7th

2

(2)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Balqaa

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Three of her four wins have come here, including one over this trip; landed a similar event at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) in March and not hard to forgive her performance at Pontefract (1m4f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; high on list back in distance.

13/2

4th

1

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

18:00 Pontefract

Balqaa

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Resumed winning ways in classified event at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in March; winless on turf though and only eighth of 13 in 1m Ripon handicap last time; others appeal more.

12/1

8th

7

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Balqaa

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

All five wins have came on AW; usually ridden with hold-up tactics and will need plenty of luck in running to get her head in front here.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £38.90
Straight Forecast £38.22
Tricast £2923.52
Trifecta £1247.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Balqaa

POSTDATA:

Barleybrown

RP RATINGS:

Strangerontheshore

The Times:

Barleybrown

D Express:

Barleybrown

The Star:

Barleybrown

Telegraph:

Balqaa

The Guardian:

Balqaa

Daily Mail:

Balqaa

Daily Mirror:

Balqaa

The Sun:

Balqaa

Daily Record:

Balqaa