October 03 / 19.10 Newcastle (AW)

19.10

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  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 71-475 C

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
0-6 on turf but he won his only start on the AW, a 6f novice here last August; good fourth at York on his handicap debut in May; less good twice since but he can't be ruled out at this level.
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10th

11

(15)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Project Geofin

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Two wins last summer, with two minor honours in the autumn including one here; ended last year on a low note and started this one with another, while pedigree leaves him with plenty to prove on this first go at 1m4f.

28/1

7th

8

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

16:30 Redcar

Project Geofin

8st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Tailed off last November when last seen but enjoyed a good season in the main otherwise, winning two in a row in the summer and finishing second over C&D (good) on his penultimate start; his record when fresh in the spring is pretty decent and he's one to consider.

9/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 455345

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
0-9 but he's shown promise, especially on AW; stamina looked stretched by 1m here three weeks ago and he's greatly respected back at 7f.
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1st

2

(9)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Kings School

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

Three-time C&D winner, latterly after a five-month break off 4lb lower last August; another solid effort fresh when not far behind Lord Capulet and The Green Man four weeks ago and is 7lb better off with the winner; can miss the break but is considered.

6/1

3rd

7

(6)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Kings School

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

Has a fine record over C&D including three wins, four seconds and four thirds; didn't fire here in his final run last year but he remains feasibly treated on his best form and his last win was after a break; needs watching in the market back from 139 days off.

12/1

3rd

7

(10)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Kings School

9st 10lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

Unplaced in his three turf runs but a three-time winner on the AW and returns to grass in a good run of form; hard to dismiss.

6/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 4-6337

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; close third in a 7f maiden handicap at Carlisle in July but he's not built on it in two runs since; down in the weights but others look safer.
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13th

22

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Beale Street

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Bryan Smart

Last of 20 over 6f last May on his only race here, before finishing on the heels of the leaders twice over 7f at Doncaster; 0-11 on turf and not the most consistent but he won at Newcastle on two of his last three AW starts and the latest was over 7f; 6lb lower today and needs a close look.

12/1

1st

3

(3)

1st May 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:33 Newcastle (AW)

Beale Street

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

All four wins have been here but over 6f; he appears to stay 7f but had a shocker over C&D last time; that was too bad to be true in fairness.

7/1

11th

9

(3)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Beale Street

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

All four wins over 6f here, gaining the latest when leading late on 15 days ago; placed a few times at 7f and ought to remain very competitive off only 2lb higher.

13/2

Form: 129527 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Handles turf but both wins have come over C&D and he ran well for second at Chelmsford on his most recent AW outing; should make another bold bid.
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8th

3

(8)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mereside Madness

9st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Won four times for his previous stable, three of which came on the AW at Newcastle; ended his time with that yard with some lesser efforts and he's been well held in two starts for Scott Dixon; dropped another 3lb.

33/1

10th

6

(5)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Mereside Madness

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Four wins for the Barrons, three of them over 7f on the Tapeta at Newcastle; 28-1 for his stable debut two weeks ago (first run after a 175-day break) and he weakened as though it was needed; likely to bounce back at some point.

14/1

Form: 990409 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Solid course form for Craig Lidster over the winter; finding life tough in handicaps though and others have more solid claims.
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9th

9

(1)

1st Nov 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Fletchers Dream

9st 1lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Three C&D wins, the latest in September off a 2lb lower mark; that race panned out perfectly though and latest Wolverhampton effort suggests he is vulnerable.

12/1

9th

9

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Fletchers Dream

9st 1lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Three C&D wins, the latest in September off a 2lb lower mark; that race panned out perfectly though and latest Wolverhampton effort suggests he is vulnerable.

12/1

6th

4

(2)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fletchers Dream

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Two wins this season, the latest a comfortable success at Newcastle (for today's apprentice) 16 days ago; enjoyed a clear run there while a few of those in behind got in the way of each other but a 2lb rise is still fair enough; more appealing than many.

7/2

12/1

Form: -70389 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
C&D winner for Archie Watson last September; found it tough for current yard in 2024 and looks vulnerable despite a reduced mark.
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5th

9

(3)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Korroor

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Triple Tapeta winner over 6f/7f; inconsistent since winning at Newcastle in November and was a beaten favourite in this grade latest; one of his better efforts would see him involved again.

6/1

4th

5

(6)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Korroor

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

All three wins at this track, one over 7f and two over 6f in 2025; respectable third over 6f three weeks ago; drops in trip and likely to give another good account.

4/1

5

(11)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Korroor

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Last two AW attempts comprise wins over C&D in March and in latest start, taking record in this sphere to 3-12; remains well treated on historical data; respected kept to this scenario.

5/2

100/30

Form: 744154 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Three runs on the AW (all here) have yielded two wins and a second; comfortably on top over C&D in August and a 4lb higher mark is still in range on that evidence; fair turf run latest; strong claims.
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7th

8

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Lingfield

Profit Street

9st 3lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Joey Ramsden

Plenty of short-priced defeats to go with four AW wins (three here over 7f) in recent times for James Owen, from whom he was picked up for 5,000gns recently; fine on turf and has a handy draw.

8/1

5th

3

(5)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Lingfield (AW)

Profit Street

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

In fine form in 2026, bagging a quickfire C&D hat-trick in March; ran another good race dropped to 6f here when third of 12 last time, bumped start; a player once more back at his ideal trip.

5/2

3rd

5

(4)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:52 Lingfield (AW)

Profit Street

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Won three over 7f here of late and looked a bit unlucky not to make it four last Friday, when having Way To Dubai just behind; the drop to 6f shouldn't hurt and his claims are obvious off the same mark.

5/2

25/1

Form: 8-9970

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Chased home a useful sort on debut last August; no progress since and he was well beaten at 100-1 over C&D three weeks ago; headgear off now; not a solid option.
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8th

8

(8)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Apocalyx

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Chased home a useful sort on debut last August; no progress since and he was well beaten at 100-1 over C&D three weeks ago; headgear off now; not a solid option.

25/1

13th

13

(3)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Apocalyx

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Three poor runs this summer, latterly in cheekpieces; Oisin Orr, up for three of his five runs, has unsurprisingly opted for stablemate Eminent Jewel.

25/1

7th

4

(9)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

20:15 Ayr

Apocalyx

9st 10lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders

25/1

Form: 241645

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Didn't convince with her stamina in one attempt over this trip in April; had been in good form this summer prior to a blip at Yarmouth latest; others may have greater stamina reserves.
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11th

10

(11)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

High Violet

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: David Loughnane

Things didn't go her way over 7f at Newcastle last time but she remains 4lb above the mark she defied over this trip at Leicester in June; others are more obvious.

16/1

9th

2

(10)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

High Violet

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Loughnane

Didn't convince with her stamina in one attempt over this trip in April; had been in good form this summer prior to a blip at Yarmouth latest; others may have greater stamina reserves.

8/1

5th

6

(2)

18th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

14:00 Yarmouth

High Violet

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Hold-up filly who won at Leicester in July and ran to a similar level when a close fourth at Newmarket last time (despite saddle slipping); one to consider.

4/1

14/1

Form: 73-290

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Ran well at Doncaster (6f, good to soft; cheekpieces first time) on June's handicap debut; poor run at Redcar one month later, after which he underwent wind surgery; again failed to fire back at Redcar last week and he's got something to prove now switched to AW.
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6th

6

(1)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Borderline Boss

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Ryan

soon led, disputed lead after 2f, lost position from over 2f out

16/1

10th

9

(11)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Borderline Boss

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Ran well at Doncaster (6f, good to soft; cheekpieces first time) on June's handicap debut; poor run at Redcar one month later, after which he underwent wind surgery; again failed to fire back at Redcar last week and he's got something to prove now switched to AW.

14/1

14th

7

(6)

25th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Redcar

Borderline Boss

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Low-mileage son of Harry Angel who made a promising return when second at Doncaster (6f) in June only to disappoint when ninth at Redcar following month; back after breathing surgery now and he remains with potential.

14/1

16/1

Form: 84-7

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Some promise in a 7f fillies' maiden at Southwell one year ago (for Karl Burke); absent until a low-key stable debut at Catterick (6f, soft) last month; risky now making her handicap debut.
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11th

10

(1)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Masar

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ben Haslam

Some promise in a 7f fillies' maiden at Southwell one year ago (for Karl Burke); absent until a low-key stable debut at Catterick (6f, soft) last month; risky now making her handicap debut.

16/1

7th

4

(7)

10th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Lady Masar

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

always behind

8/1

Form: -66204

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Promise for Joseph O'Brien last summer; low-key start for new yard but he ran well for second at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in August; less good twice since; needs a full revival switched to AW.
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1

(2)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Oligopoly

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Promise for Joseph O'Brien last summer; low-key start for new yard but he ran well for second at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in August; less good twice since; needs a full revival switched to AW.

9/1

4th

2

(8)

10th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Oligopoly

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

prominent, lost ground but in touch with leaders under 4f out, switched right towards near side over 2f out

6/1

11th

1

(9)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 37y

Class 5

17:20 Haydock

Oligopoly

9st 11lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Formerly with Joseph O'Brien and he returned to form on his third start for this yard when runner-up at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last Saturday, behind an improving winner; in the mix if backing up that latest run.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £37.50
Straight Forecast £35.22
Tricast £164.51
Trifecta £194.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Profit Street

The Times:

Project Geofin

Daily Mirror:

King's School

RP RATINGS:

Beale Street

The Sun:

Mereside Madness

POSTDATA:

Korroor

THE NORTH:

Profit Street

Telegraph:

Profit Street

The Guardian:

Profit Street

Daily Mail:

Profit Street

Daily Record:

Profit Street

D Express:

Project Geofin

The Star:

Project Geofin