October 04 / 18.00 Newcastle (AW)

18.00

Standard

Meetings & Events Handicap

  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Meetings & Events Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: -23821 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in both previous visits here and got off the mark in emphatic fashion in a Southwell novice (1m, Tapeta) eight days ago; 2lb well in under his penalty, but he failed to beat a rival in his only previous handicap (albeit over 3f further) so does have something to prove.
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2nd

2

(3)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Baraq

10st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

led, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, headed towards finish

11/4

1st

7

(12)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Baraq

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

took keen hold, carried head awkwardly, made all

9/2

1st

3

(6)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Baraq

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Raced exclusively on AW; placed in four of his six starts, close second at Newcastle (1m) latest; holds a solid chance but some of these rivals have greater room for progress.

11/2

OUR TIP

9/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 131465 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Three wins earlier in the year including over C&D in March when making his stable debut/reappearance and returning from wind surgery; not disgraced when fifth of 14 back here last time, but remains 8lb above his last winning mark and this looks competitive.
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1st

2

(6)

4th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:22 Newcastle (AW)

Nikovo

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Herrington

Wins have all come over 1m and he's having a first crack at this shorter trip; is usually dropped in and will need things to fall his way in a small field off a mark this high (3lb higher than when winning here late last year).

7/1

7

(12)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

15:00 Southwell (AW)

Nikovo

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Four wins over 1m last year, the latest on his second start for the yard at Newcastle in December; didn't find things panning out for him here (1m) a week ago and that effort can be forgiven, but he has something to prove down to this trip for the first time on his 26th start.

14/1

7th

5

(9)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Nikovo

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Herrington

Resumed winning ways for his new yard at Newcastle (1m) in December and backed it up with a good fifth of 12 there three weeks ago when not enjoying the clearest of passages; he must enter calculations.

10/1

20/1

  • Place: £10.70

Form: 520629 CD

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Three of his four wins have come on Tapeta including one over C&D; 2lb below his last winning mark, but has become inconsistent and he may need this after four months off; first-time headgear; stable also runs Master Zoffany.
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9th

11

(12)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Gincident

9st 2lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Three-time AW scorer; performed below market expectations in C&D event most recently and hasn't won since 2023 but remains attractively treated on peak form.

10/1

9th

11

(12)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Gincident

9st 2lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Three-time AW scorer; performed below market expectations in C&D event most recently and hasn't won since 2023 but remains attractively treated on peak form.

10/1

5th

3

(6)

29th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

12:40 Southwell (AW)

Gincident

9st 11lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

took keen hold, held up in rear

11/2

Form: 057744 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Losing run up to 12, but now 4lb lower than when winning here (7f) in May last year and ran well when a close fourth of 14 at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) last time; both of his other wins came over this trip elsewhere so he could play a part.
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6th

8

(7)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Master Richard

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ann Duffield

led, headed over 1f out, soon weakened gradually

10/1

6th

8

(7)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Master Richard

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ann Duffield

led, headed over 1f out, soon weakened gradually

10/1

4th

1

(11)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:48 Newcastle (AW)

Master Richard

10st 0lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ann Duffield

led

8/1

Form: 1-6631 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Southwell novice winner (1m, Tapeta) a year ago and progressive on turf lately, winning narrowly at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm) last month; only 2lb higher and relatively unexposed, but he may need further than this now.
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5th

9

(4)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Snipers Eye

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

midfield

8/1

1st

2

(3)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

16:05 Yarmouth

Snipers Eye

10st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David Simcock

Found three races not run to suit his hold-up style in the summer and this mark is likely within range when he gets a decent pace to track; maybe that will happen today, under Silvestre De Sousa (11-46 for the yard), back from a short break.

4/1

3rd

3

(6)

27th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

17:50 Chester

Snipers Eye

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: David Simcock

Won a Southwell novice (1m) last September and that was it for the season; hasn't threatened in either handicap this year, though wasn't beaten far at Newmarket last time (1m2f) when held up in a slowly run affair; has a handicap in him.

10/1

Form: 477110

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 7f on fast ground in August, but having been raised another 7lb he again didn't look as effective on the AW at Southwell (7f) last time; enough to prove, including stamina.
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6th

4

(11)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Great Max

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

bumped start, midfield

10/1

11th

3

(2)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:14 Southwell (AW)

Great Max

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David O’Meara

Made a winning debut as a 2yo but beaten on his next 23 starts; revitalised by a drop into Class 5 company though, winning 7f handicaps at Haydock and Doncaster (impressed in a good Topspeed figure); up 7lb for last time but still has some handicapping scope.

7/1

14/1

Form: 1-5694 C

Last run: 105 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won his only start as a 2yo here (7f) a year ago and unplaced in all four starts since returning in March, albeit in the face of some stiff tasks; still unexposed and market support would be significant.
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6th

4

(4)

1st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Yokohama

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

held up in midfield, headway over 2f out, outpaced and dropped to rear over 1f out, rallied inside final 110yds, no impression

7/2

3rd

3

(5)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:28 Newcastle (AW)

Yokohama

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: John Butler

0-8 last year after winning his sole start here (7f) as a 2yo, but having dropped in the weights he ran well when third of ten at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) in December; down another 1lb and could play a part if taking another step forward.

9/2

3rd

3

(5)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:28 Newcastle (AW)

Yokohama

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: John Butler

0-8 last year after winning his sole start here (7f) as a 2yo, but having dropped in the weights he ran well when third of ten at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) in December; down another 1lb and could play a part if taking another step forward.

9/2

Form: 051581 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has won two of his last four starts on turf, the latest at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) 15 days ago; 4lb higher and well beaten in one previous visit here, so he will require more.
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9th

3

(5)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Theme Park

9st 11lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

towards rear

11/2

1st

1

(2)

19th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

17:15 Pontefract

Theme Park

10st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

It all clicked at York in July (1m, good to firm) when getting up late in the day; not in the same form since but he's capable of bouncing back.

7/1

9/2

Form: 220050 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Modest in last four starts, but 2lb lower than when winning over C&D a year ago and 7lb lower than when twice narrowly beaten back here in March; will be a danger to all if the return to this venue revives him.
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10th

2

(9)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Greatgadian

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

slowly away, in rear

9/2

12th

6

(12)

7th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Kempton (AW)

Greatgadian

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Runner-up twice in a row at Newcastle (7f/1m, AW) in March; not at his best in two turf starts this summer but his mark has eased 4lb as a result and his better AW record provides hope for a revival.

25/1

5th

8

(2)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 2

20:30 Chepstow

Greatgadian

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Roger Varian

Runner-up twice in a row at Newcastle (7f/1m, AW) in March; handed tough assignment in Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot when back from a break (well beaten) but he's now just 1-17 on turf and others have more compelling credentials; wears a first-time tongue-tie.

20/1

15/2

Form: 101528 CD BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner this year, but is now 9lb higher than when winning over C&D in January so will need to have improved generally; well held behind Theme Park at Pontefract last time and others make more appeal.
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11th

8

(1)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Hale End

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

midfield

15/2

8th

5

(4)

19th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

17:15 Pontefract

Hale End

10st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Career best in winning at Ayr (1m, good) in July and bang there in his two subsequent runs; mark hasn't budged for those last two efforts and this hold-up performer should get a good pace to chase; respected.

5/1

2nd

2

(13)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Newbury

Hale End

10st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

towards rear

12/1

Form: 070306 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
8lb lower than when winning here (7f) last December, but only one piece of worthwhile form since which raises doubts as to whether he can take advantage; others stronger.
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12th

12

(2)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Master Zoffany

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

midfield towards far side

20/1

6th

8

(9)

13th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

17:05 Chester

Master Zoffany

9st 8lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Acts on soft; close third on penultimate start, inconsistent otherwise this year; three-time winner at Chester and has possibilities back here, provided he takes well to first-time visor.

16/1

11th

10

(8)

1st Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Master Zoffany

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

7f course winner who had dropped 6lb lower than when successful at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) last December when beaten less than a length into third of 11 at Ripon (1m, good to soft) 12 days ago; races off the same mark but this trip looks to be right on the limit of his stamina.

10/1

Form: 907149 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Completed an AW hat-trick for Andrew Balding late last year including a win here (7f); off the mark for this yard at Chester (7.7f, good) in July and although behind two of these at Pontefract 15 days ago, he met plenty of trouble; each-way claims.
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Payout
Exacta £29.90
Straight Forecast £27.51
Tricast £675.44
Trifecta £552.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Baraq

TOPSPEED:

Nikovo

NEWMARKET:

Sniper's Eye

SPOTLIGHT:

Greatgadian

The Times:

Yokohama

The Guardian:

Hale End

Daily Mirror:

Master Richard

Daily Mail:

Baraq

The Sun:

Baraq

Daily Record:

Baraq

The Star:

Sniper's Eye

Telegraph:

Nikovo

D Express:

Nikovo

RP RATINGS:

Greatgadian