October 18 / 17.30 Newcastle (AW)

17.30

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  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 85532

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has improved since switching to nurseries and was only beaten a length when second of 14 at Southwell (5f, Tapeta) last time; up 2lb but still high on the list if taking another step forward.
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1st

8

(1)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Facoulty

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Has improved since switching to nurseries and was only beaten a length when second of 14 at Southwell (5f, Tapeta) last time; up 2lb but still high on the list if taking another step forward.

4/1

9

(8)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Facoulty

9st 6lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Unable to justify favouritism on Brighton nursery debut over an extended 5f at the beginning of this month but by no means disgraced in third and her market strength suggests she's thought capable of better; tended to lug to her left under pressure on that occasion and this more conventional track may suit better; enters the reckoning.

6/1

3rd

3

(4)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

13:50 Brighton

Facoulty

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

No better than fifth in three novice maiden/events but she's a half-sister to several useful sprinters and it wouldn't be a surprise if she showed a lot more on this switch to a nursery; needs a close look.

9/4

7/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 65084

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Dropped in trip and put up a better effort when fourth of eight in a Wolverhampton nursery (5f, Tapeta) 11 days ago; that performance than can be marked up further considering he endured a wide trip and considered from the same mark.
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8

(9)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

19:00 Doncaster

Ghostman

9st 1lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: Dylan Cunha

Looked a non-stayer in first 7f handicap, at Yarmouth in September, and he's raced over sprint trips since, this year winning over 5f on reappearance and kept to that trip since; staying power queried for now.

9/1

6th

1

(4)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Windsor

Ghostman

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Dylan Cunha

Hindered by unfavourable draw at Lingfield last time and is better judged on his reappearance success at same venue (5f, good to firm); only 2lb higher and not ruled out.

5/1

5th

5

(1)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

20:15 Lingfield

Ghostman

9st 6lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Dylan Cunha

Off the mark at the tenth attempt when beating Sandscreendeliverd by a neck over C&D two weeks ago; unexposed in sprint handicaps on turf and a 3lb rise doesn't look excessive; stall 1 not ideal given the stands' rail was such an advantage here on Saturday night.

9/2

8/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 232276

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Placed in her first four starts over 5f/6f on turf but not quite so good in nurseries the last twice; needs a resurgence, but is a sister to a five-time Tapeta winner (including twice here) and the stable won this last year; worth a second look.
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9th

3

(3)

19th Feb 2026

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bella Love

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

20-race maiden; quiet this winter (had a wind op in November) and although last season's turf best gives her claims, she has too much to prove for comfort; cheekpieces now tried.

16/1

10th

3

(2)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Bella Love

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

0-19; recent efforts have seen a few backward steps, including when last of eight here (7f) latest; hood discarded in favour of first-time tongue-tie and visor, which need to have positive effect.

14/1

8th

3

(3)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Bella Love

9st 9lb

J: Jordan Nason

T: Ivan Furtado

Placed several times but still a maiden and has weak claims on her handicap form since returned to AW; however, this drop to 0-50 classified level may have positive effect.

6/1

12/1

Form: 494

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in two of his three starts on turf, as when fourth of seven at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) last month (around 2l behind Cugini); two of his siblings won on the AW and so did his dam, so not dismissed on nursery debut.
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4th

10

(8)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Tabago Moon

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Iain Jardine

Showed some ability in two of his three starts on turf, as when fourth of seven at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) last month (around 2l behind Cugini); two of his siblings won on the AW and so did his dam, so not dismissed on nursery debut.

12/1

5

(2)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

14:25 Hamilton

Tabago Moon

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Colt by Profitable; bought for 10,000 euros in July; modest efforts at big prices, latterly when ninth in a 6f Carlisle novice (soft; beaten 10l); likely improver but more one for handicaps.

20/1

9th

9

(5)

29th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:48 Carlisle

Tabago Moon

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Bought for 10,000euros in July; 6.5l fourth of 11 in a Hamilton maiden on debut (6f, soft; 33-1); likely improver.

16/1

Form: 0448

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Showed ability when fourth in maidens at Bath (5.7f, good) and Beverley (5f, good) last month, but well held on nursery debut at Catterick (5f, soft) 16 days ago; out of a dual Tapeta winner which offers some hope.
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4th

3

(7)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Ripon

Azuinthejungle

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won three last year, including at Ayr (5f, good to soft; 13-8 favourite) in July; yet to threaten this year, restless in the stalls at Musselburgh (5f) in April; easing mark - sub 70 for first time in a while - helpful, but tough to recommend at present.

14/1

12th

12

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Azuinthejungle

8st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Progressive in lesser company last summer, when completing a hat-trick, latterly off 6lb lower; excuses subsequently, including when getting upset in the stalls (not for the first time) on his comeback behind two of these three weeks ago.

25/1

7th

9

(5)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Azuinthejungle

8st 11lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Completed a hat-trick last summer (5f/6f) and had excuses on his final two starts last season, namely a slow start at tight Chester and soft ground at Doncaster; could rediscover his progressive ways on this comeback.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 78476

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Best effort when fourth of ten in a Windsor maiden (5f, good to firm) in August, but wasn't beaten far when sixth of 12 in a Bath nursery (5f, good) last month and that form has worked out well; each-way claims; stable also runs Facoulty.
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2

(4)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:05 Redcar

Bow Street

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

A fair juvenile 6f winner but he arrives below par, tenth of 12 in 6f Newmarket handicap last month; others appeal more.

6/1

10th

11

(10)

16th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Newmarket

Bow Street

9st 0lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Only win and best form has been on the AW; wasn't beaten too far in his only handicap on grass and was just 3l away in two AW handicaps before hampered by a slow start last time; hold-up tactics might not be ideal here on quickening ground.

10/1

10th

11

(10)

16th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Newmarket

Bow Street

9st 0lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Only win and best form has been on the AW; wasn't beaten too far in his only handicap on grass and was just 3l away in two AW handicaps before hampered by a slow start last time; hold-up tactics might not be ideal here on quickening ground.

10/1

15/2

Form: 7904 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Heavily backed when beaten just over a length into fourth of ten on last month's nursery debut at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta), only getting going too late; blinkers are now given a go and he may appreciate this stiffer track; respected.
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12th

5

(6)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Causin A Commotion

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Noel Wilson

5f and 6f Tapeta winner who's been placed over C&D; in poor form in all five starts for his current trainer; much more needed.

50/1

5th

2

(4)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Causin A Commotion

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Noel Wilson

Two course wins (5f/6f) for Kevin Ryan last winter but has struggled in four runs for current stable.

20/1

8th
4 (5)
Cugini

14/1

Form: 273073

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Placed in four of his nine starts including when third of seven in a Hamilton maiden (5f, good to soft) last time, but soundly beaten in both nurseries; needs the switch to the AW to make a difference; stable also runs Azuinthejungle.
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8th

4

(5)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cugini

9st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Placed in four of his nine starts including when third of seven in a Hamilton maiden (5f, good to soft) last time, but soundly beaten in both nurseries; needs the switch to the AW to make a difference; stable also runs Azuinthejungle.

14/1

2

(6)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

14:25 Hamilton

Cugini

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Exposed; has shown promise on occasions but best efforts have been on faster ground (well beaten in a 6f nursery on soft last time); others stronger.

9/2

7th

2

(7)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:50 Carlisle

Cugini

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Twice runner-up earlier in the season (including C&D) and last month's nursery debut came in a tough contest at York; however, he was soundly beaten and isn't obviously well treated even now down in grade.

7/1

12/1

Form: 317614 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come in four-runner events, the latest a Wolverhampton nursery (5f, Tapeta) early last month; fair fourth of 14 at Southwell (5f, Tapeta) three weeks later (just over 2l behind Facoulty), but the return to a stiff track may not be ideal.
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9th

6

(2)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Harswell Dandy

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Roger Fell

Both wins have come in four-runner events, the latest a Wolverhampton nursery (5f, Tapeta) early last month; fair fourth of 14 at Southwell (5f, Tapeta) three weeks later (just over 2l behind Facoulty), but the return to a stiff track may not be ideal.

12/1

5

(3)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Harswell Dandy

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Only 2lb higher than when landing 5f Wolverhampton nursery three weeks ago but that small-field race did rather fall into her lap after the leaders went too fast; things aren't sure to work out as favourably this time.

8/1

1st

5

(3)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harswell Dandy

9st 2lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Has kept busy but she hasn't been at her best in either of her two handicap starts since winning a 5f Musselburgh maiden in July (beat three rivals); needs to fare much better for the switch to AW.

10/1

Form: 564

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Some ability in three starts for the Newland/Insole stable, as when fourth of 11 in a Wolverhampton maiden (6f, Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces) last month; visor given a go on stable/nursery debut, but improvement is needed.
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8th

6

(7)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Almasi

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

dwelt start, hampered start, took keen hold, soon prominent, weakened over 1f out

14/1

8th

6

(7)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Almasi

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Showed some promise in three starts for the Newland/Insole stable as a 2yo and on her second outing for this yard, but she finished around 8l behind Sweet Cicely when beating one home at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last time; needs more.

14/1

Non-runners

Dutch Finale, Blue Force One

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £26.40
Straight Forecast £26.96
Tricast £109.79
Trifecta £100.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Facoulty

The Times:

Dutch Finale

The Star:

Ghostman

THE NORTH:

Almasi

SPOTLIGHT:

Causin A Commotion

The Guardian:

Cugini

Telegraph:

Bow Street

Daily Mail:

Dutch Finale

D Express:

Dutch Finale

POSTDATA:

Facoulty

NEWMARKET:

Facoulty

Daily Mirror:

Facoulty

The Sun:

Facoulty

Daily Record:

Facoulty