October 15 / 18.30 Newcastle (AW)

18.30

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  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.00
  • Place: £4.70

Form: -09206 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
All five wins at Catterick, the scene of all of his runs this year; one good effort is sandwiched by four heavy defeats; plenty to prove on AW and a new combination of accessories are tried.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(2)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Quercus

9st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Ann Duffield

Multiple C&D winner, including this race back in 2021; well drawn to attack but he is yet to fire in 2026; now back in the care of Ann Duffield.

14/1

5th

7

(3)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Quercus

9st 1lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Noel Wilson

Loves it here, with all but one of his eight wins coming over C&D; however, failed to build on reappearance when well last of six over C&D at the end of May so his hopes are pinned on a change of stable (has left Stephen Hanlon) sparking a return to form.

25/1

6th

5

(7)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:12 Catterick

Quercus

9st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Loves it here, with all but one of his eight wins coming over C&D; not ground dependent; has been well below par in both starts since last winning (for Ann Duffield) here last September; not ruled out back here with 7lb claimed but it will need one of his better efforts from this mark.

9/1

9/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 125948 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Runner-up over C&D in March off a 3lb higher mark; not found his best form in two runs back from a summer break but this is a weak race and he has to enter calculations.
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5th

3

(1)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Newcastle (AW)

Absolute Dream

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders, bit short of room over 1f out, kept on

10/1

5th

3

(1)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Newcastle (AW)

Absolute Dream

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders, bit short of room over 1f out, kept on

10/1

8th

5

(8)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Absolute Dream

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Richard Fahey

C&D scorer didn't enjoy the best of runs when a solid fifth of ten in 6f Newcastle handicap 13 days ago; he merits serious consideration off a 1lb lower mark.

13/2

7/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 383135 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in a 0-50 classified event at Thirsk in August (6f, good to firm); close third behind Missmimi over C&D last month but not in the same form two weeks ago; minor money perhaps her best hope.
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3rd

8

(9)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

SheSashambles

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Won in this grade on turf in summer 2024 but is 0-26 on AW; made the frame twice off her basement handicap over C&D in the autumn and didn't run badly when seventh in this grade here last month but others look stronger.

20/1

8

(5)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

SheSashambles

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Phillip Makin

Came up short in similar event at Newcastle on Tuesday, taking AW record to 0-26; gained sole turf success in 2024.

7th

8

(3)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:13 Newcastle (AW)

SheSashambles

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Yet to win on AW (0-25); far from convincing since finishing fourth to Bishop's Glory over 6f here (7-1) in November; last of seven over 6f here ten days ago; clear and obvious risks.

16/1

8/1

Form: 146449 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins early in the year; perhaps needed his return from a break here three weeks ago and better can be expected today.
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3rd

7

(2)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Noble Captain

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

slowly away, in rear, headway over 1f out, went third inside final 110yds

6/1

3rd

7

(2)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Noble Captain

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

slowly away, in rear, headway over 1f out, went third inside final 110yds, kept on

6/1

5th

9

(8)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Noble Captain

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Katie Scott

dwelt start, in rear

20/1

8/1

Form: 6580-5 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Looked one to follow when coming from off the pace to win a C&D handicap last summer but things haven't gone to plan since; shaped quite nicely at Kempton on her return from an 11-month absence though and could take a step forward this evening.
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9th

3

(4)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muddy Lynn

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

slowly away, in rear, headway up the centre over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

10/1

9th

3

(4)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muddy Lynn

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

slowly away, in rear, headway up the centre over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

10/1

9th

9

(12)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:20 Newcastle (AW)

Muddy Lynn

11st 0lb

J: Miss Kayleigh Rayner

T: Seb Spencer

Ended a lengthy losing run when scoring over C&D in October but she's not easy to predict and was never involved when favourite here (7f) last time; now drops back in trip but she needs to step up again to make an impact in this competitive race; blinkers back on.

16/1

Form: 211968 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Two wins this summer, the second over C&D (dead-heated in a 0-50 classified event); three lesser runs have followed and he needs a full revival.
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2nd

5

(8)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:53 Newcastle (AW)

Flavius Titus

9st 9lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Danny Brooke

Dead-heated for first in this race 12 months ago; he's one to keep an eye on in the betting and his chance is not dismissed, but this 10yo has struggled in the main this season.

12/1

9th

9

(11)

27th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Pontefract

Flavius Titus

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Danny Brooke

Needs to improve on his 2025 efforts; however, won this race (off 4lb higher) last year and has a good chance if back to that form.

20/1

4th

11

(2)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:38 Ripon

Flavius Titus

8st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Danny Brooke

Chased home Gis A Sub in the corresponding race 12 months ago; not really got going in 2025 and others appeal more for win purposes.

25/1

OUR TIP

3/1

Form: 443212 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
13th-time lucky when winning over C&D last month; bumped into a gambled-on winner when second over 5f here two weeks ago; another prominent showing looks on the cards.
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6th

11

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

Missmimi

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tina Jackson

Bagged a third success of 2025 over C&D in November; off for nine months, having undergone breathing surgery, before returning with a good third of nine at Pontefract (5f) 17 days ago; one to consider now.

10/1

3rd

9

(7)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:15 Pontefract

Missmimi

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tina Jackson

Absent since below-par run at Newcastle last November (wind op in interim); however, she won three times in the second half of last year, two of them here, and she ran well first time up last term; not discounted.

14/1

1st

5

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:27 Redcar

Missmimi

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tina Jackson

Her three wins have come on stiffer tracks but she's a consistent mare who finished well to be right on the scene over C&D 18 days ago (good); today's slower surface should place a greater emphasis on stamina that will suit.

4/1

Form: 469565 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
His 2024 campaign has been disappointing but conditions won't be an issue and this is the weakest race he will have contested; Paul Mulrennan booked and a revival isn't impossible.
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7th

2

(8)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ballyare

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Lucinda Russell

One-time useful sprinter but his powers are on the wane; showed he could still cut it at this level when a close fourth over C&D last month but he'll need the pace to collapse if he's to end his barren spell.

8/1

7th

2

(8)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ballyare

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Lucinda Russell

One-time useful sprinter but his powers are on the wane; showed he could still cut it at this level when a close fourth over C&D last month but he'll need the pace to collapse if he's to end his barren spell.

8/1

5th

7

(1)

18th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ballyare

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lucinda Russell

midfield

15/2

Form: 409020

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Still seeking a first win but he finished second at Wolverhampton last month (6f); less good last time but the addition of headgear could give him a lift.
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9th

6

(4)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Hailey Ya Mal

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

took keen hold, prominent

14/1

9th

6

(4)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Hailey Ya Mal

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

took keen hold, prominent

14/1

9th

11

(7)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Hailey Ya Mal

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Still seeking a first win but he finished second at Wolverhampton last month (6f); less good last time but the addition of headgear could give him a lift.

12/1

10th
12 (9)
Socialise

11/1

Form: 654036 CD

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Made a winning seasonal return in a C&D handicap in April off a 5lb higher mark; mixed bag since and, while a break may have helped, he has too much to prove for comfort.
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10th

10

(6)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Socialise

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Damien Wingrove

in rear

16/1

10th

10

(6)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Socialise

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Damien Wingrove

in rear

16/1

8th

9

(3)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Socialise

8st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Recorded sole success over 6f; not particularly solid on his sprint form for new yard but shapes as if this return to 7f is possibly worth exploring; may raise his game.

12/1

12/1

Form: 724665

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Poor strike-rate and she hasn't been at her best in two runs back from a wind operation; dangerous mark as a result and she has the assistance of a talented apprentice this evening.
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11th

8

(8)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Boom Boom Pow

9st 7lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Mark Usher

Poor strike-rate and she hasn't been at her best in two runs back from a wind operation; dangerous mark as a result and she has the assistance of a talented apprentice this evening.

12/1

5th

3

(9)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 6

14:30 Salisbury

Boom Boom Pow

9st 10lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Mark Usher

towards rear, hung right from 3f out, steady headway on near side of group from 2f out, never on terms

14/1

6th

1

(5)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

20:15 Lingfield

Boom Boom Pow

9st 10lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

midfield, headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong

6/1

10/1

Form: 055253 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Yet to win on AW but he's run well in two of his last three turf starts, beaten under one length into third at Hamilton three weeks ago; others appeal more for win purposes.
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4th

5

(8)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Rain Cap

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

0-18 on AW but handles the surface and he arrives on the back of a solid 7f run at Catterick last month; each-way shout.

11/1

3rd

3

(3)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:45 Catterick

Rain Cap

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

9yo who has been beaten on his last 13 starts and hasn't really shone elsewhere on his last two outings; however, this four-time course winner was second in this last year and a respectable fourth over C&D three starts ago; could have a part to play now back here.

6/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £170.90
Straight Forecast £230.27
Tricast £2834.84
Trifecta £2539.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Missmimi

POSTDATA:

Hailey Ya Mal

RP RATINGS:

Missmimi

The Times:

Missmimi

Telegraph:

Missmimi

The Guardian:

Missmimi

Daily Mail:

Missmimi

D Express:

Missmimi

Daily Mirror:

Missmimi

The Sun:

Missmimi

The Star:

Missmimi

Daily Record:

Missmimi