October 22 / 16.50 Newcastle (AW)

16.50

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  • Prize money: £3942
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.10

Form: -37262

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Outbattled at Newmarket in July and has suffered another couple of costly defeats since; again pulled hard (on first run since being gelded) last time and will want to settle much better now going beyond 1m for the first time.
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8th

5

(7)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield

Sword

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Stuart Williams

Patchy form for David O'Meara last term but won in June (good to firm; first-time hood) and ran a corker when third of 21 in valuable Ascot handicap (good) in July; back in form when slightly unlucky second at Newcastle (also 7f, AW) in October and sold for 40,000gns later that month; hood (absent when disappointing on final start) missing again; tongue tied for stable debut and warrants a market check.

20/1

11th

4

(4)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

15:05 Haydock

Sword

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Campaigned mainly in hood for current yard, winning on turf in June and close second on AW most recently; may remain competitive, provided the removal of the headgear doesn't have negative effect.

13/2

2nd

1

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Sword

9st 11lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: David O’Meara

Quirky 4yo; won well at Leicester in June (7f, good to firm; hooded first time) and his third at Ascot in July was an excellent effort; a few quiet efforts from August onwards but he would likely have gone close here (1m) last week had he seen any daylight; the forecast strong headwind could favour something coming from off the pace and no doubt he has the ability to win off this mark; high on the list.

5/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful Flat pedigree but didn't look to struggle on the stamina front on his bumper debut at Huntingdon a fortnight ago (not beaten far after finding trouble on the home turn); interesting to see how he goes in the market.
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14th

13

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:55 York

Cadarn

8st 11lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Won two in a row at Redcar (1m, good to firm) last spring for George Boughey and he's just 1lb higher than when last successful; effective at 1m2f earlier in career; however, he hasn't been at his best on his last four starts, for this yard on the last two occasions, and he has to raise his game.

33/1

5th

4

(2)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:42 Redcar

Cadarn

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Soundly beaten in mid-division on last month's stable/seasonal debut in the Spring Mile at Doncaster but that was his first encounter with slow ground and he may have needed the run; won twice over this C&D (good to firm) last spring, including this race, and could play a leading role back here.

11/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form:

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran well below market expectations on his debut (1m, turf) last month; the step up in trip may help, with his dam a 1m4f winner, but Sword is clearly his yard's best chance.
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4th

7

(6)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

20:22 Pontefract

Muhib

8st 10lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Olly Williams

0-22 but he arrives in good form, third in minor handicaps at Beverley and Catterick on his last two starts; more minor money could be forthcoming.

8/1

3rd

14

(13)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Muhib

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

Remains a maiden after 21 starts and he's had several opportunities off a similar mark to today's, but he's been running pretty well of late and was third of seven at Beverley last Monday; might have an each-way shout.

8/1

Form: 3

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-related gelding who made a satisfactory debut at Southwell early this month (1m), albeit he finished well off the front pair; may improve for a yard in good form but does need to.
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4th

7

(2)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Warm Response

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Well-related gelding who made a satisfactory debut at Southwell early this month (1m), albeit he finished well off the front pair; may improve for a yard in good form but does need to.

6/1

3rd

8

(4)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Warm Response

9st 4lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Eighth foal; Golden Horn half-brother to five winners including Prize Money (1m-1m4f including 2yo/UAE Group 2; RPR 117), Dubai One (5f-7f AW including 2yo; 100) and Role Player (6f/7f AW; 90); dam 5f 2yo winner (77); leading yard has a solid strike-rate here; market can guide.

6/1

OUR TIP

10/11

Form: 2U-1 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Impressive on her belated return (turf) a month ago, when well supported and easily beating an odds-on stablemate of Sword's; likely to improve for that and has every chance of defying a penalty.
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5th

1

(7)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Marama

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Impressive on her belated return (turf) a month ago, when well supported and easily beating an odds-on stablemate of Sword's; likely to improve for that and has every chance of defying a penalty.

10/11

1st

6

(2)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

13:55 Chester

Marama

8st 13lb

J: G Cheyne

T: William Haggas

Absent since suffering early mishap in Listed race last November but made very promising debut when keeping-on second at Haydock (1m, soft) just under a year ago and can't be ignored as she bids to make up for lost time.

7/2

0

6

(1)

4th Nov 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:47 Newmarket

Marama

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Bred to stay well (half-sister Mostly Sunny improved when tackling 2m) and she was doing her best work late on when second of seven on debut at Haydock (1m, soft; 13-2) five weeks ago; she'll need to better that form to make an impact in this higher grade but she's in good hands and quite promising.

11/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nothing exciting in three bumpers, including back from a summer break recently, and this looks tough enough on her Flat debut; is likely one for handicaps down the line.
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2nd

11

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:00 Hexham

Saxon Star

10st 11lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

Made the frame in two bumpers and, after a modest spell on the Flat, didn't run badly when third on last month's hurdle debut at Newcastle (2m4f, good), albeit no match for the first two; could run into a place now back down in trip in first-time blinkers.

7/1

2nd

11

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:00 Hexham

Saxon Star

10st 11lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

Made the frame in two bumpers and, after a modest spell on the Flat, didn't run badly when third on last month's hurdle debut at Newcastle (2m4f, good), albeit no match for the first two; could run into a place now back down in trip in first-time blinkers.

7/1

3rd

7

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

13:30 Newcastle

Saxon Star

10st 12lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Brian Ellison

held up in rear, steady headway from 6th, went third when not fluent 3 out, weakened from 2 out

12/1

Form: 24

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Debut second here (1m) in February hasn't worked out and he was disappointing on his return from an absence early this month (well backed each time); will likely find life easier once handicapping.
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7th

3

(9)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

King Of Lightning

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Debut second here (1m) in February hasn't worked out and he was disappointing on his return from an absence early this month (well backed each time); will likely find life easier once handicapping.

25/1

4th

4

(3)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

King Of Lightning

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Gemma Tutty

led, joined over 2f out

11/4

2nd

4

(10)

8th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

19:05 Newcastle (AW)

King Of Lightning

8st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

15,000euros foal; 38,000euros yearling; dam unplaced 6f-8.6f AW (RPR 53), half-sister to winners Newstead Abbey (useful 5f-1m) and Coprah (Swedish 1m1f Group 3) out of maiden close relative of 5f Group 3 winner Leap For Joy; stable not known for winning newcomers.

7/1

50/1

Form: 7

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished tailed off on his heavy-ground 7f debut last Tuesday; is again likely to find this beyond him and is probably one for handicaps down the line.
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2

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:56 Wexford

Stone Forest

11st 11lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Eoin Doyle

Won over C&D in August off 6lb lower, backing up her previous promising C&D third; beaten 22l stepped up to 2m6f on latest at Listowel; not discounted back in trip and back at this venue.

4/1

4th

2

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Stone Forest

11st 12lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Eoin Doyle

Gained a deserved win at Wexford (20.5f, good) on latest (Corkbeg second); up 7lb but he did it nicely and there could be more improvement in this 4yo; wants good ground.

9/2

1st

5

29th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 100y

17:35 Wexford

Stone Forest

11st 3lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Eoin Doyle

Improved in blinkers the last twice, third at both Bellewstown and over C&D three weeks ago, staying on again; 4yo probably has more to come.

9/1

66/1

Form: 76

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in two soft-ground runs over further last month; the drop in trip isn't sure to help and this is likely to prove beyond her.
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10th

9

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 4

18:45 Thirsk

Krissy

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Easily made all at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) ten days ago and did likewise under a 5lb penalty in apprentice handicap at Carlisle (1m1f, good) on Friday; unpenalised for latest win but new mark has kicked in, which is 6lb higher than that which she raced off two days ago; in a tougher race today but clearly thriving and she's a leading candidate if her fine form continues.

5/1

1st

2

(4)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Krissy

9st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Front-runner who has begun to tap into the abundant potential in her pedigree, with two wins at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) this spring; has also run well away from Musselburgh; did it very easily last Thursday and a 5lb penalty is unlikely to stop her if her fine form continues (she's 6lb well in).

4/6

1st

2

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Krissy

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Something clicked over the winter and she has made good progress since springing a 40-1 shock at Newcastle in November (1m4f), adding further wins at Wolverhampton and over C&D; ran as well as she ever has when a close second at Hamilton on Sunday (1m3f); that was a Class 4 and she should be hard to beat back down to Class 6 company.

5/4

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £48.20
Straight Forecast £44.47
Trifecta £307.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Marama

Daily Mail:

Warm Response

The Times:

Sword

The Star:

Cadarn

The Sun:

Warm Response

RP RATINGS:

Marama

POSTDATA:

Marama

NEWMARKET:

Marama

Telegraph:

Marama

The Guardian:

Marama

D Express:

Marama

Daily Mirror:

Marama

Daily Record:

Sword