October 28 / 16.10 Newcastle (AW)

16.10

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 1m 4f 98y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 748723

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Five-time turf winner who has made the frame several times on AW; returns to a more suitable trip, having been outstayed over 1m6f on soft last time; losing run is mounting up but he's attractively treated off 13lb below last winning mark.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Molinari

8st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Martin Todhunter

In fairly good form on AW at Newcastle towards end of last year, making the frame over 1m2f on three of his last four appearances, but has fitness to prove after six-month absence.

25/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 112422 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Has largely remained in form since completing a turf hat-trick in August/September; very solid second, splitting subsequent winners, in C&D contest (AW debut) most recently; on a career-high mark after a 4lb rise but strongly respected.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(4)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

18:10 Catterick

Laudable

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Completed a three-timer when winning over C&D (soft) last September off 5lb lower mark; good second over distance short of his best at Ayr (1m, good to firm) last month and should run well back up in trip.

4/1

2nd

4

(4)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Ayr

Laudable

9st 9lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Tristan Davidson

Won three (1m2f/1m4f) on the spin last August/September; disappointing in his last two races last year and again on reappearance three weeks ago, with 1m (he's unraced over this short since June 2023) a major worry today.

7/1

2nd

4

(4)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Ayr

Laudable

9st 9lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Tristan Davidson

Won three (1m2f/1m4f) on the spin last August/September; disappointing in his last two races last year and again on reappearance three weeks ago, with 1m (he's unraced over this short since June 2023) a major worry today.

7/1

5/2

Form: 747481 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Comfortably beat Laudable at Ayr (1m5f) this month, ending a three-year losing spell; not guaranteed to back up that success, having been inconsistent this year, but remains well handicapped on historical data and can't be dismissed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(2)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:05 Ayr

Annandale

8st 7lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Jim Goldie

Gained three of his nine wins over this C&D and gave good account when staying-on third over C&D (good) a week ago; still on the same workable mark and has another big role to play.

5/2

3rd

3

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:30 Ayr

Annandale

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Gained three of his nine wins over this C&D; disappointing favourite when well-held third of six at Hamilton (1m5f, good to firm) 11 days ago but won over 1m3f there a week earlier and has claims if judged on that form.

5/1

3rd

4

(5)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

18:00 Hamilton

Annandale

11st 1lb

J: Miss Kayleigh Williams

T: Jim Goldie

8yo who won here (1m3f, good) last Wednesday on his second start back from a break; he'll be fine back up in trip and Kayleigh Williams made a dream start to her riding career when winning on a stablemate this month; strong claims under a 4lb penalty.

4/5

Form: 325370 CD

Last run: 121 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Three wins over C&D, the most recent off 1lb lower in March; however, he's the only runner who lacks recent match practice, having been absent since a poor effort here in June; the betting may prove best guide on return to action.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Percy Willis

10st 1lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

All six wins have been on Tapeta, including three over C&D; well treated on his best form last year and he went close off this mark over C&D (Rubellite third) last Thursday; that was his second run after a break and he's a big player if he can repeat that form.

9/2

2nd

3

(7)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Percy Willis

10st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Three C&D wins to his name; should be sharper for his recent return to action and he'll appreciate both dropping into Class 6 and returning to a longer trip; one to consider.

100/30

4th

8

(1)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:39 Newcastle (AW)

Percy Willis

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

2lb below last winning mark and although not seen in six months, has won after a similar absence; has run well in all four starts over C&D, but all six wins have come over 1m4f (three here) so he wouldn't want a dawdle over this trip.

14/1

OUR TIP

5/1

Form: 268052

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Dual winner over shorter trips on turf; posted a solid effort over C&D (first attempt beyond 1m2f) ten days ago, beating all bar the short-priced favourite who was completing a quickfire Newcastle double; possibilities off same mark.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(9)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Princess Niyla

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Two of three wins over 1m2f at Beverley, the latest in May 2025; some fair efforts at 1m-1m4f this season; on a decent mark now.

12/1

5th

2

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

16:30 Doncaster

Princess Niyla

9st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Alan Brown

Having her 39th race and still seeking first win away from Beverley; has run some fair races this season but not last time and others appeal more.

12/1

6th

5

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:30 Pontefract

Princess Niyla

10st 10lb

J: Mr David Dunsdon

T: Alan Brown

Has largely respectable form this term, most recently fifth to Shimmering Sands over C&D; weighted to get closer to that rival on the revised terms and is on an attractive mark; still seeking first handicap win away from Beverley but can't be dismissed.

6/1

Form: 465624

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Couple of respectable efforts at Southwell this autumn; campaigned mostly over longer trips (1m5f/1m6f winner) but may well cope with this stiff 12.5f and looks interesting off a workable mark with Silvestre De Sousa up for first time.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

(3)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:47 Kempton (AW)

Sharp Distinction

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Lemos De Souza

3-34, with latest win last November on Lingfield Polytrack; shot back to some form when beaten a neck off career-low mark in six-runner race on turf at Leicester (1m4f) on latest outing and he's notched up a few placed efforts at this track, so he's one to consider back up 2lb.

100/30

2

(5)

10th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

15:30 Leicester

Sharp Distinction

10st 0lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Lemos De Souza

3-33 and has shown little in two runs since switching to current yard; has dropped to a career-low mark but needs to raise his game.

14/1

6

(7)

21st Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Sharp Distinction

8st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Lemos De Souza

Has struggled on AW in recent starts but has dropped back to a winning mark if staging a revival back on turf.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £10.70
Straight Forecast £12.24
Trifecta £57.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Laudable

Telegraph:

Annandale

RP RATINGS:

Sharp Distinction

POSTDATA:

Princess Niyla

The Times:

Laudable

The Guardian:

Laudable

Daily Mail:

Laudable

D Express:

Laudable

Daily Mirror:

Laudable

The Sun:

Laudable

NEWMARKET:

Sharp Distinction

The Star:

Annandale

Daily Record:

Annandale