October 03 / 19.40 Newcastle (AW)

19.40

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

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 970654 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won on the Southwell Tapeta (5f) in April and, having dropped down the weights, he was fourth in a blanket finish at Redcar (5f) last month; retains the same mark as last time and could be in the mix once more.
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9th

3

(7)

27th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Leodis Dream

9st 8lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Paul Midgley

raced wide, prominent

10/1

6th

2

(6)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Leodis Dream

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Into the veteran stage but he retains enthusiasm and ran well when a close third at Newcastle on last month's return to action (5f); stopped quickly back there 12 days ago and today's trip is a major query.

20/1

10th

5

(4)

27th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Leodis Dream

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

in touch with leaders

10/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 442396 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
He won over C&D in April on his last AW start and has been generally consistent since, most recently a close sixth of nine at Redcar where he was denied a clear run; firmly in calculations now he's back here.
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2nd

2

(8)

26th Sep 2026

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Lets Go Hugo

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

Newcastle winner this time last year who's been in fine form since cheekpieces went back on, winning three times in the past month or so; latest Polytrack victory boosted by the second winning since and he's shortlisted upped another 3lb.

9/4

1st

1

(4)

10th Sep 2026

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0m 5f 6y

Class 6

18:05 Lingfield (AW)

Lets Go Hugo

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

Won 5f handicaps here and at Wolverhampton last month and only failed narrowly in his hat-trick bid at Newcastle last week; 3lb well in and should make another bold bid.

9/2

2nd

1

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lets Go Hugo

10st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

Has won 5f classified events at Wolverhampton and Lingfield on last two starts; a possible, but faces a stiffer task with a 5lb penalty in this handicap.

11/4

14/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 355-88

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
On a handy mark on last season's best 2yo form but she's been soundly beaten in eighth on both outings this year and the first-time cheekpieces need to prompt an upturn in fortunes.
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1st

2

(9)

20th Feb 2025

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0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Nunthorpe

9st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Geoff Oldroyd

5f Tapeta winner in autumn but tailed off following a slow start here in November; back on track returned to Southwell last time (fourth won next time) but not certain to back that up.

6/1

3rd

4

(1)

17th Jan 2025

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0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Lady Nunthorpe

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Geoff Oldroyd

in touch with leaders

14/1

3rd

4

(1)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Lady Nunthorpe

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Geoff Oldroyd

in touch with leaders, lost position halfway, headway over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

14/1

14/1

Form: -42964

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
3yo who was runner-up in a 5f maiden at Musselburgh in May but has been unable to threaten since (two handicaps, one novice); others preferred.
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13th

14

(4)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Northerner

9st 0lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Brian Ellison

Maiden who has bits of respectable 5f form at Newcastle; gives the impression this return to 6f is worth exploring on first run since wind surgery; one for the shortlist.

10/1

14

(2)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Northerner

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

0-13 but she has shown winning potential, including over C&D; respectable effort in a handicap here 11 days ago but she was behind Lady Of The Garr on that occasion.

10/1

3rd

10

(6)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Newcastle (AW)

Northerner

8st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

12-race maiden; effective over C&D but she has work to do with Dorothy May on their recent C&D run.

8/1

Form: 4148-4 C

Last run: 266 days

W: 9st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
9yo who has been absent since January but he can go well fresh and is on same mark as for his win at Southwell (5f, Tapeta) last December; has also won here and he's not ruled out on his return.
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1st

3

(1)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Stone Of Destiny

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

held up in rear, headway against near rail over 1f out, ridden and led narrowly final 110yds, just did enough

9/1

1st

3

(1)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Stone Of Destiny

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Only one win since landing the 2022 Portland; reached the frame twice over C&D around the turn of the year but only 4l fifth last time.

9/1

Form: 526236 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Beaten on his last 18 starts going back to July 2023 but he's run some good races on turf of late and this C&D winner could be thereabouts.
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8th

6

(8)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

15:38 Nottingham

Sound Reason

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Acts on fast and soft ground; had some close calls off higher marks this summer but he's not threatened in last three runs and is now 0-20 since his last win 15 months ago; down the list.

10/1

8th

6

(8)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

15:38 Nottingham

Sound Reason

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Acts on fast and soft ground; had some close calls off higher marks this summer but he's not threatened in last three runs and is now 0-20 since his last win 15 months ago; down the list.

10/1

9th

9

(3)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:27 Redcar

Sound Reason

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Better drawn today than when sixth behind Project Dante here three weeks ago; unable to justify favouritism at Newcastle eight days later; dangerous mark but his losing run is mounting up.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 316696 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D in January and at Ripon (5f) in June; he's back down to his last winning mark but has finished no better than sixth across his four starts since that last win and needs to raise his game.
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4th

2

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Ripon

Herakles

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

C&D winner; consistent in defeat on AW before making a successful return to turf at Nottingham (5f, good) 19 days ago, with reopposing Dc Cogent and Marajito behind in third and fifth; did that quite comfortably but a 6lb rise puts him 3lb above his highest win mark of 66; has also yet to score back-to-back in his 41-race career.

2/1

1st

7

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

16:00 Nottingham

Herakles

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Has reached the frame on AW in his last six starts including when a close second at Newcastle (5f; tongue-tie added) last month; record of 1-21 on turf but conditions should be fine back in this sphere and he had a close call off 1lb higher at Beverley last summer; interesting contender for yard that has won this race in the last two years.

3/1

Form: 761754 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
3yo who has an inconsistent profile but won at Ayr (5f) in July and returned to form with a close fourth at Redcar (5f) last week, despite a stumble; capable of playing a leading role on AW debut.
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5th

8

(2)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

16:12 Redcar

Taygar

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Michael Dods

No show back on AW last time but she's had plenty of close calls this season, including at Ripon (6f, good) on her penultimate run; has claims if she can recapture that form and her four turf wins include one over C&D.

12/1

2nd

6

(3)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ripon

Taygar

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

4-36 overall and has her first race here; no win since July 2025 and, having been runner-up four times this May-July, her form has deserted her lately.

12/1

9th

5

(8)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:03 Catterick

Taygar

9st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

String of consistent efforts in defeat before a couple of quieter runs lately; won't mind any rain, down to a career-low mark, but needs to bounce back.

6/1

Form: 762139 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
In good form in this headgear combination on final three runs for Jack Channon (turf/Polytrack) and also effective on Tapeta; however, well beaten on stable debut at Redcar and has to leave that miles behind.
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11th

3

(1)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:54 Redcar

Betweenthesticks

9st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Scored twice over 5f at Wolverhampton and Pontefract in April; his more recent form is not so encouraging, however, and he beat only one in 5f Ripon handicap last time; needs to take a step forward.

12/1

8th

6

(3)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Ripon

Betweenthesticks

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Started his campaign with two wins in April, but he's been up and down since and was beaten 9l behind Our Absent Friends at Catterick last time; needs to bounce back again after that and others are more solid.

14/1

6th

5

(7)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Betweenthesticks

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Started his campaign with two wins in April and there have been plenty of solid runs since; should remain competitive but minor money perhaps his best hope.

8/1

7/2

Form: 031324 CD BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
3yo who won over C&D in August and has continued in good form, finishing a close fourth over C&D latest; has had wind surgery since; solid claims.
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8

(5)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Dc Flyer

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

3yo who won over C&D in August and has continued in good form, finishing a close fourth over C&D latest; has had wind surgery since; solid claims.

7/2

4th

5

(6)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dc Flyer

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Kevin Ryan

He has improved for the addition of cheekpieces this summer, winning over C&D and recording a better RPR when second here last week; other front-runners in this field but he's a key player.

3/1

2nd

9

(13)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dc Flyer

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Winner over C&D off a 6lb lower mark on only previous run on the AW two outings ago (made all); close third at Ayr last time (5f, good to soft); well drawn; one with a chance.

7/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £58.40
Straight Forecast £48.39
Tricast £717.04
Trifecta £530.80

Selections

Daily Mail:

Dc Flyer

The Times:

Taygar

SPOTLIGHT:

Let's Go Hugo

POSTDATA:

Sound Reason

Telegraph:

Stone Of Destiny

D Express:

Dc Flyer

Daily Mirror:

Dc Flyer

The Sun:

Dc Flyer

Daily Record:

Dc Flyer

The Guardian:

Taygar

The Star:

Taygar

RP RATINGS:

Let's Go Hugo