October 22 / 18.25 Newcastle (AW)

18.25

Standard

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  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP
1st
1 (3)
Better

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 540064

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Bolted up on his handicap debut for George Boughey last December (6f, AW) but more poor runs than good since; best effort for new connections when a never-dangerous fourth over C&D 18 days ago (behind Rockley Point); stable may have stronger claims with Elzaal.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

(1)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Carlisle

Better

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Both wins have been on AW and latest was 11 months ago; 0-15 on turf but he had a near-miss at Nottingham (5f, good) in July and has run respectably in two of his three subsequent runs; usually comes from off the pace and has possibilities if he gets some luck.

12/1

3

(6)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Redcar

Better

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Paul Midgley

Finished five places behind Arlington at Ripon 11 days ago but he met trouble in running; beaten only a head at Nottingham (5f, good) earlier in July and a repeat of that form would give him reasonable claims.

5/1

7th

4

(8)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Ripon

Better

9st 7lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Paul Midgley

Chased home Canaria Queen in a Nottingham classified event 11 days ago and 1lb better off for a head defeat today; ran another good race at Newcastle on Saturday, never nearer than at the finish; new blinkers replace cheekpieces; has the ability to win a race of this nature but he's an habitual slow starter so will always need some luck in running.

8/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 429644

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
0-7 but she ran well over C&D 19 days ago, racing further from the stands' rail than those to beat her; the third home, who also raced more towards the middle of the track, has won since and she's a leading contender in this weaker event.
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13th

14

(4)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Northerner

9st 0lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Brian Ellison

Maiden who has bits of respectable 5f form at Newcastle; gives the impression this return to 6f is worth exploring on first run since wind surgery; one for the shortlist.

10/1

14

(2)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Northerner

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

0-13 but she has shown winning potential, including over C&D; respectable effort in a handicap here 11 days ago but she was behind Lady Of The Garr on that occasion.

10/1

3rd

10

(6)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Newcastle (AW)

Northerner

8st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

12-race maiden; effective over C&D but she has work to do with Dorothy May on their recent C&D run.

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 894594 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Three C&D wins in the last 18 months; 5lb lower than for the latest and he comes here on the back of some fair C&D runs; should go well.
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8th

12

(6)

28th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Stallone

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Has had plenty of chances since last win in March last year and, although he handles a sound surface, his best efforts and the bulk of his turf wins came on soft/heavy.

20/1

8th

12

(6)

28th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Stallone

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Has had plenty of chances since last win in March last year and, although he handles a sound surface, his best efforts and the bulk of his turf wins came on soft/heavy.

20/1

11

(7)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Stallone

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Dods

Won this last year off a 9lb higher mark and rarely runs poorly over C&D; he is getting on now, though, and has work to do with a few of these on latest running here.

10/1

Form: 098009 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Generally disappointing for this yard; recent efforts uninspiring and another change of headgear isn't enough to tempt.
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11th

10

(4)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Newcastle (AW)

The Princes Poet

9st 0lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Ian McInnes

awkward start, in rear

20/1

11th

10

(4)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Newcastle (AW)

The Princes Poet

9st 0lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Ian McInnes

awkward start, in rear

20/1

4th

12

(6)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:06 Newcastle (AW)

The Princes Poet

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian McInnes

squeezed out start, in rear

10/1

5th
10 (9)
Cuban Rock

9/1

Form: 539043 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Won a 5f handicap at Hamilton in July; he's run some sound races in defeat since, including a third behind Sixcor at Musselburgh last week; something to prove on artificial surfaces but this is his first attempt at his best trip on AW.
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11th

11

(3)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Cuban Rock

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Two-time winner on turf; unplaced in all six AW starts but there has been some promise on Tapeta at Newcastle; others more persuasive this time.

14/1

11th

11

(3)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Cuban Rock

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Two-time winner on turf; unplaced in all six AW starts but there has been some promise on Tapeta at Newcastle; others more persuasive this time.

14/1

10

(7)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cuban Rock

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Infrequent winner and unplaced in five AW runs; he hasn't run too badly over C&D the last twice, however, and Paul Mulrennan is back in the saddle tonight.

12/1

16/1

Form: 733459

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Exposed 13-race maiden; bits of form that bring her into the reckoning but her best efforts have come over 6f.
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6th

12

(8)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:25 Newcastle (AW)

Sassy Soprano

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Ann Duffield

Exposed 13-race maiden; bits of form that bring her into the reckoning but her best efforts have come over 6f.

16/1

9th

10

(12)

1st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sassy Soprano

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ann Duffield

Consistent maiden who's capable off this mark if she settles early from an outside stall, switched from the usual hood to first-time blinkers; is one to consider.

8/1

5th

10

(5)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:55 Carlisle

Sassy Soprano

8st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ann Duffield

towards rear, headway 2f out, disputing fourth over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

9/1

6/1

Form: 485007 CD

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Multiple C&D winner but the last of them was back in March 2023; down to a lowly mark but current wellbeing has to be taken on trust.
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8th

9

(7)

1st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Elzaal

8st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Paul Midgley

Five-time C&D winner but the last was in March 2023; mark has bottomed out but he will need to better his two C&D runs this autumn to win.

7/1

8th

9

(7)

1st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Elzaal

8st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Paul Midgley

Five-time C&D winner but the last was in March 2023; mark has bottomed out but he will need to better his two C&D runs this autumn to win.

7/1

7

(9)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Elzaal

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Multiple C&D winner but the last of them was back in March 2023; sent off favourite for a 0-55 here on his return from a break last month and ran creditably; dangerous off a lowly mark.

7/1

25/1

Form: -00806

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Dropped 10lb in three runs for her current stable but she's shown signs of temperament and has plenty to prove.
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9

(4)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sacred Melody

9st 0lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Ruth Carr

Unplaced in all 14 starts and she beat only one rival at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) last time; opposable.

33/1

9th

9

(8)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Newcastle (AW)

Sacred Melody

9st 3lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Ruth Carr

dwelt start, pulled hard, midfield

33/1

9th

9

(8)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Newcastle (AW)

Sacred Melody

9st 3lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Ruth Carr

dwelt start, pulled hard, midfield

33/1

7/2

Form: 084691 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Ran out the easy winner of a 5f handicap at Musselburgh last week, drawing clear in the final 100 yards; third-placed Cuban Rock didn't enjoy quite such a smooth passage but he may well confirm the placings despite a 5lb turnaround; high on the list.
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3rd

8

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Sixcor

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

Took this in 2025 but winless since and just a fair fifth of eight over C&D five days ago; this veteran needs to take a step forward.

12/1

5th

7

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:40 Hamilton

Sixcor

8st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Linda Perratt

It's now 13 starts since he scored over C&D last July and he's largely been below par this season, seventh of ten at Musselburgh (5f) 11 days ago; others are preferred.

12/1

7th

9

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Sixcor

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

C&D scorer who ran his most encouraging race of the campaign when third (Wee Mary second) over C&D (good) eight days ago; his best form of 2025 came at this time of the year so it's possible he can build on that.

10/1

Form: 037453

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
16-race maiden but she's been threatening of late and 5f on Tapeta isn't an issue; one of two solid chances for Michael Dods.
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3

(10)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Meccas Duchess

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Exposed maiden; down the field over C&D 17 days ago and she could prove vulnerable again; stable also run Stallone.

16/1

11th

3

(10)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Meccas Duchess

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

midfield, weakened over 1f out

16/1

10th

4

(5)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:25 Newcastle (AW)

Meccas Duchess

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

16-race maiden but she's been threatening of late and 5f on Tapeta isn't an issue; one of two solid chances for Michael Dods.

6/1

33/1

Form: 74-960 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Good chance on 2023 best but offered little in three runs this year, the latest after seven months off; risky but Kaiya Fraser's claim a bonus.
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6th

8

(4)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Joshua R

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Helen Cuthbert

towards rear

50/1

6th

8

(4)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Joshua R

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Helen Cuthbert

towards rear

50/1

12

(8)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Joshua R

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Helen Cuthbert

Two C&D wins; not found his form this year and although he might come good over the winter, others have less to prove this time.

33/1

10/1

Form: 875033 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Veteran with four course wins to his name; comes here on the back of two good C&D runs this month; each-way shout once more.
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10

(3)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Rockley Point

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Katie Scott

Veteran who's had a busy start to the year; has finished placed a couple of times here at big prices but is again some way down the pecking order.

20/1

6th

5

(7)

20th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rockley Point

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

led

6/1

11th

7

(8)

10th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rockley Point

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Katie Scott

Veteran who has run some sound races in defeat this winter, including when second over C&D on Thursday; consistency has been an issue though.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £82.30
Straight Forecast £61.83
Tricast £366.03
Trifecta £711.10

Selections

The Times:

Sixcor

RP RATINGS:

Elzaal

SPOTLIGHT:

Northerner

The Star:

Better

THE NORTH:

Mecca's Duchess

The Sun:

Rockley Point

POSTDATA:

Northerner

Telegraph:

Sixcor

The Guardian:

Sixcor

Daily Record:

Sixcor

Daily Mail:

Elzaal

D Express:

Elzaal

Daily Mirror:

Elzaal