October 04 / 19.00 Newcastle (AW)

19.00

Standard

Elite Venue Selection Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Elite Venue Selection Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £11.70
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 790481 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Hardly prolific (4-47) but was having only his third go over this far when winning by a neck over C&D ten days ago; 3lb wrong under his penalty, but at least he comes into this in form and remains unexposed over the trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(5)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Won twice over C&D in the autumn of 2024; not running badly when last seen but he returns from six months off and likely vulnerable.

16/1

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

9/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 436446 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Well treated on his best turf form during the summer, but finished behind a couple of these when sixth of 11 over C&D ten days ago and a record of 1-30 is a worry.
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6th

2

(3)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Ayr

Concert Boy

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Five-time AW winner but 0-24 on turf; will appreciate this ease in grade but has been out of form since returning from a break in June; needs to turn things around.

10/1

12th

13

(5)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Concert Boy

8st 11lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Katie Scott

Very rarely goes this far and it's a long time since he won at higher than 0-55 level; always a chance he'll miss the break too and he's some way down the pecking order.

25/1

7th

6

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Concert Boy

9st 8lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Well handicapped on pick of this year's AW form but finished well down the field on both starts last month (1m1f/7f) and is now 0-23 on turf.

40/1

15/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 553373 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Has dropped 2lb lower than when winning over C&D a year ago and has been placed in three of her last four starts on turf, the latest when third of 14 at Beverley (8.5f, good) 16 days ago; interesting.
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4th

6

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Elettaria

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Wainwright

Scored twice over 7f here in 2025; got back on track with second of 13 in 7f handicap at Beverley three weeks ago; up 2lb but very much one to consider.

9/2

2nd

10

(4)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 6

15:15 Beverley

Elettaria

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Wainwright

Has done most of her winning on the AW and recent turf form is uninspiring; others preferred.

12/1

5th

7

(4)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Elettaria

8st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: John Wainwright

3-22 on the AW (wins have been at Newcastle over 7f) compared to 1-27 on turf; has been shaping as if she's in form in recent starts and once again has each-way claims.

12/1

Form: 300695 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
8lb lower than when winning at Ayr (7f, good to soft) just over a year ago and was beaten just over 2l into fifth of 12 there (1m, good) a fortnight ago; another furlong may suit him better on the AW now, though.
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3rd

2

(5)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

End Zone

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Roger Fell

11lb below his last winning mark and ran well when a close fourth of ten over C&D early last month, but twice held over 1m back here since; not quite sure what to expect.

10/1

3rd

2

(5)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

End Zone

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Roger Fell

11lb below his last winning mark and ran well when a close fourth of ten over C&D early last month, but twice held over 1m back here since; not quite sure what to expect.

10/1

5th

2

(2)

28th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

End Zone

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

Finished well for fourth over 7f here two starts ago ago but faded into sixth when back up to 1m in refitted blinkers here last time and remains without a win this year; cheekpieces given another whirl today.

8/1

Form: 875074 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
All six wins have come over 1m on the AW, five of them here; still 4lb lower than for his latest success in January and one for the shortlist provided the shorter trip doesn't catch him out.
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Verdict Starting price

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

20/1

Form: 0-65

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has shown little in three starts over 5f/6f on turf and is officially rated 37, but she is a half-sister to a winner here and her pedigree suggests the extra furlong may suit; worth a second look on handicap/AW debut.
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4th

9

(1)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Sacree Fleur

8st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

led at steady pace, soon pestered, headed over 1f out, no extra towards finish

20/1

6th

10

(7)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sacree Fleur

9st 1lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

prominent

20/1

5th

3

(2)

23rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

16:15 Musselburgh

Sacree Fleur

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Half-sister to a useful sprinter but well beaten on both starts, the first last May and the latest at Ripon on Saturday; hard to fancy.

50/1

13/2

Form: 991489 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Looked one to follow when making a successful AW debut at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) in July, but has regressed in three outings since including two over the same C&D; still 2lb higher and needs to halt the slide.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

17

(8)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

16:35 Chepstow

Scarfo

8st 2lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams

No problem if the ground eases further having won on soft ground over C&D in June, but he is just 2-38 and has a mountain to climb from 13lb out of the weights.

33/1

3rd

8

(5)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:50 Chepstow

Scarfo

8st 7lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams

Sole win from 23 turf starts came over C&D in June; two good efforts in his next two course starts (on good and good to firm) but his finishing effort was muted over C&D nine days ago; in the thick of it on the earlier form.

7/1

6th

10

(1)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

16:26 Chepstow

Scarfo

9st 5lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams

C&D winner on soft ground in June and has continued to run well, last time back over 7f and just ahead of Ajrad; another solid candidate to consider.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: -64663 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Five wins on turf and 0-5 on the AW, but was only beaten just over a length into third of 11 behind Yaahobby over C&D ten days ago having attempted to make all; now 5lb better off; fair chance
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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: 5-580

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Little to get excited about in his first four starts including three on Tapeta; needs the combination of a 5lb drop and first-time cheekpieces to make a big difference.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

6

(6)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dawn Success

9st 5lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

midfield but in touch with leaders

9/1

10th

6

(9)

21st Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dawn Success

9st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

Showed a bit of promise here (5f) on sole 2yo start; well held in both 3yo outings but this Boughey representative looks the type to improve now handicapping at a modest level; bred to stay the new trip; interesting, especially if the market speaks positively.

5/1

8th

6

(13)

18th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Dawn Success

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Boughey

Both runs over 5f, beaten about 7l and 18l; only ran last week and handicaps will be more like it.

33/1

Form: 527365

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
0-10 though twice placed off 2lb higher on turf earlier in the year; not shown much in two visits here, though, so she needs to find more.
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2nd

6

26th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:42 Uttoxeter

Curious Mrs Fox

10st 13lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: David Thompson

Longstanding Flat maiden who is 0-5 over hurdles; beaten about 9l last time at Hexham but she's unconvincing.

14/1

4th

8

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

14:13 Hexham

Curious Mrs Fox

11st 0lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: David Thompson

Unexposed as a hurdler, but was 26l behind Superaudaciaheros over C&D eight days ago (good; 100-1).

33/1

6th

7

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

13:42 Hexham

Curious Mrs Fox

10st 12lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: David Thompson

Placed on her first two starts over hurdles at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) and Market Rasen (2m, good) but failed to build on that when well beaten on handicap debut at Fakenham last month, where the 2m4f may have stretched her stamina; a 3lb drop helps, but she still has something to prove.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £56.00
Straight Forecast £78.09
Tricast £437.22
Trifecta £442.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

End Zone

SPOTLIGHT:

Elettaria

Daily Mail:

Yaahobby

The Times:

Gordonstoun

The Star:

Scarfo

NEWMARKET:

Dawn Success

The Guardian:

Concert Boy

D Express:

Pop Favorite

RP RATINGS:

Elettaria

Daily Record:

Yaahobby

Daily Mirror:

Gordonstoun

Telegraph:

End Zone

The Sun:

End Zone