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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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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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

8th

6

(8)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Concert Boy

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Kept busy and largely in good form without winning on the AW this season; beat one back on turf in 1m1f Carlisle handicap two weeks ago though so has a bit to prove.

25/1

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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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(6)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Pontefract

Elettaria

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Wainwright

Ran respectably in this contest last year (finished fifth) and at Beverley latest start; however, this three-time Newcastle AW winner is only 1-26 on turf, the success registered in 2023.

10/1

3rd

11

(10)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:30 Beverley

Elettaria

9st 3lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: John Wainwright

Drops back in trip having failed to sustain her effort over 8.5f at Beverley last time; has plenty of C&D form, including third-place finish in this race last year; could go well.

14/1

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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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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2nd

12

(13)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

Scarfo

9st 2lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Bernard Llewellyn

In good form over 1m last month, winning here (soft) before solid placed efforts both here and at Ffos Las; drops back to 7f and probably needs to improve for it.

10/1

2nd

4

(8)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ffos Las

Scarfo

9st 5lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Had a favourable track position when scoring at Chepstow (1m, soft) but came up shy back there off this 2lb higher mark when ridden by Charlie Tucker; only 2-34 but he should at least give his running.

10/1

3rd

9

(11)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:35 Chepstow

Scarfo

9st 2lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Made the most of his rail draw (he's landed the top stall again today) when winning under Zoe Lewis (rides Homeland today) over C&D on soft ground nine days ago; this race looks a bit deeper but he's only 2lb higher.

4/1

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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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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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

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

+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