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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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

6th

12

(6)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Without a win since October 2024 but made the frame over C&D off his basement handicap mark on three of his last four appearances and has each-way claims again in this classified race.

7/1

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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4th

7

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Concert Boy

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Katie Scott

All five wins have come here, the latest over C&D in December, and he was short-headed over 7f here on March 12; this hold-up horse was on the wrong end of a pace bias when 2l sixth over C&D last Saturday and could play a leading role if this pans out more favourably.

7/1

6th

10

(9)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Concert Boy

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Katie Scott

All of his five wins have been at Newcastle and he produced a strong finish to go close over 7f here last Thursday; only 1lb higher on this step back up in trip and he's an interesting contender.

5/1

2nd

9

(6)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Concert Boy

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Katie Scott

Two Class 6 wins here (including this trip) in late 2025 but recent efforts no more than respectable, including at Wolverhampton on Monday.

8/1

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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7th

12

(1)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Elettaria

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: John Wainwright

Scored twice over 7f in 2025 but she's failed to make the frame this season, eighth in 7f Redcar handicap five days ago.

33/1

8th

10

(7)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Elettaria

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Wainwright

Fair run when fifth over C&D last time when Perfidia was second and Mayo County third; has a bit to find with that pair but wouldn't rule out completely.

14/1

5th

12

(9)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:12 Redcar

Elettaria

8st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: John Wainwright

Poor 1-22 strike-rate on turf and not at the top of her game on Southwell AW on her last two starts, but she's never really shone there; she's 5lb lower than for her close fourth over C&D (good) last October and is an interesting contender now away from Southwell.

20/1

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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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

4th

5

(7)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

It has been a long time since he won away from Newcastle and he has run to just a modest level in two Southwell runs this year; others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

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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9th

13

(10)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Scarfo

9st 0lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Long time since his sole win and hasn't offered much this year; hard to make a case for.

50/1

7th

11

(8)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Scarfo

10st 2lb

J: Miss Imogen Mathias

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Beaten 25 times since his 7f AW win in July 2024; well short of his best in three runs this year and he looks vulnerable again.

25/1

13th

15

(10)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:15 Doncaster

Scarfo

8st 9lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Sole win from 28 starts was in July 2024; hasn't shown enough in two AW classified events in recent months to think a second win is imminent, particularly as he's 6lb out of handicap here.

40/1

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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6th

4

4th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

14:18 Fakenham

Curious Mrs Fox

11st 10lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: David Thompson

Lowly rated Flat maiden; has taken pretty well to hurdling this spring, making the frame at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) and Market Rasen (2m, good), but does not look obviously well treated for handicap debut.

16/1

3rd

3

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:10 Market Rasen

Curious Mrs Fox

11st 6lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: David Thompson

Lowly rated Flat maiden; seemed to take pretty well to hurdling when respectable fourth at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) a fortnight ago but has quite a lot to find here.

33/1

4th

2

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

15:00 Newcastle

Curious Mrs Fox

11st 5lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: David Thompson

25-race maiden on Flat who mostly struggled last season.

40/1

+o+e Accumulators

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