October 28 / 18.15 Newcastle (AW)

18.15

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 841032 D BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Three turf wins, the most recent over 5f in August; two encouraging efforts at Southwell (6f) since switched to AW, neck second latest; still looks favourably treated and warrants respect.
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4th

10

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Spirit Of Applause

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner (September 2022); reliable in 2026, inching ever closer; beaten a nose by the in-form Mr Cool at Redcar (6f, good; 12-1) ten days ago; small 2lb rise, coupled with less favourable low draw, enough to further frustrate?

3/1

2nd

7

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

Spirit Of Applause

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Reliable sort who comes here on the back of a good second of nine in 5f Pontefract handicap 17 days ago; can make his presence felt off the same mark.

5/1

2nd

3

(4)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:15 Pontefract

Spirit Of Applause

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Posted two good thirds at the start of last month (5f/5.6f, good to firm) before midfield finish in big-field Class 4 at York (6f, good to firm); the drop back in trip/grade can help and he could be in the mix.

11/2

9/2

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 931441 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Record of 31441 since wearing blinkers, all out at Redcar most recently; has crept back up the weights but he defied a 2lb higher mark over C&D last autumn; solid chance in the retained headgear.
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3rd

6

(1)

25th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Zuffolo

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Back on song when third at Catterick (5f, good to firm) last month and he built on that to win at Ripon (5f, good to firm); he's gone up just 2lb for last time and could be a contender once more.

7/2

1st

2

(6)

27th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Ripon

Zuffolo

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Has won six races and didn't shape too badly when third of nine at Catterick (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago; not out of this.

4/1

3rd

8

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Zuffolo

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Back on track with second at Redcar (5f) in April but has finished down the field twice since; bounce back needed.

16/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 706541 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Made all in Class 6 contest over C&D this month returned to AW, taking overall strike-rate to 10-59; back up 6lb but remains attractively handicapped on historical data; shortlisted.
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9th

3

(7)

27th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Leodis Dream

9st 8lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Paul Midgley

raced wide, prominent

10/1

6th

2

(6)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Leodis Dream

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Into the veteran stage but he retains enthusiasm and ran well when a close third at Newcastle on last month's return to action (5f); stopped quickly back there 12 days ago and today's trip is a major query.

20/1

10th

5

(4)

27th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Leodis Dream

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

in touch with leaders

10/1

8/1

Form: 555906 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Not entirely solid on 2024 form but ran with some promise in first-time hood (retained) at Southwell most recently; defied a 12lb higher mark over C&D a year ago (sole run here); interesting.
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5th

2

(6)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Ganesha

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Latest 6f run not the one to judge him on and his earlier 5f runs this year were both encouraging enough; on a dangerous mark if the new headgear has the desired effect.

5/1

13th

3

(14)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Ganesha

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Just one win since October 2023 and that came on AW; operating off a reduced mark now though and he has been keeping on late in 5f handicaps this spring; has his first 6f start in nearly two years but a tongue-tie is now added and he's not discounted.

8/1

6th

5

(10)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Ganesha

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Four wins divided between turf and the AW; some sign of returning to form from off the pace at Newcastle 20 days ago (5f); possible.

6/1

7/1

Form: 765593 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Six AW wins, the most recent off 4lb higher over C&D in March; unplaced since until running encouragingly with his third-place finish at Wolverhampton last Monday; possibilities.
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8th

3

(5)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gustav Graves

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Course regular who's going beyond 5f for the first time in almost two years; remains consistent and is on a winning mark but others are preferred over this trip.

10/1

6th

8

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gustav Graves

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

In-form 8yo, placed at Wolverhampton and Newcastle on his last two starts; goes back up in class but it's difficult to rule out this eight-time course winner who should get a good pace to aim at.

10/1

3rd

1

(7)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gustav Graves

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Eight of his nine wins on the AW have been at Wolverhampton and the other came over this C&D; ran well but was no match for the winner when second of nine at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) nine days ago; claims off his last winning mark.

11/2

8/1

Form: 414466 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Form dipped at Hamilton the last twice, despite having gained most recent win there; effective at this course but looks set for minor honours at best judged on AW results this year.
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5

(6)

11th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Lady Celia

9st 4lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Won over C&D (good to soft) last July and is now 2lb lower; not written off but she has something to prove having been well beaten at Newcastle in March on her sole outing this year.

12/1

Form: 26-056 D

Last run: 128 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has failed to transfer his novice form to handicaps but may show the benefit of a physical tweak (had wind surgery since last run); heed the market signals on return from layoff.
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11th

5

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:23 Chester

Master Of My Fate

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Has won twice on the AW since finishing well held in this 12 months ago but hasn't offered all that much in his last three races.

20/1

8th

4

(8)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Beverley

Master Of My Fate

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Added another two AW wins to his tally earlier in the year; unplaced in three runs back on turf but dropping back into a Class 4 should help; others preferred all the same.

8/1

7th

7

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

14:30 Doncaster

Master Of My Fate

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

Successful twice over 5f at Southwell this year; ran respectably back on turf at Nottingham (5f, good) in April but he was laboured in similar conditions at York two weeks ago; has bit to prove again after that and he's never won off a mark this high.

16/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 22-227

Last run: 86 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in last four AW attempts but has a question mark over current form, having failed to beat a rival on turf in sole start for current yard; market helpful on return from another break.
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8th

8

(4)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Cotai Vision

8st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Paul Attwater

A fair 6f winner for David Loughnane but she's yet to fire in two runs for her current yard, beating just one at Newcastle (5f) three weeks ago; she has something to prove now.

20/1

8th

8

(4)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Cotai Vision

8st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Paul Attwater

A fair 6f winner for David Loughnane but she's yet to fire in two runs for her current yard, beating just one at Newcastle (5f) three weeks ago; she has something to prove now.

20/1

8th

3

(2)

28th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cotai Vision

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Paul Attwater

Runner-up in last four AW attempts but has a question mark over current form, having failed to beat a rival on turf in sole start for current yard; market helpful on return from another break.

16/1

Form: 33377

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Produced form figures of 333 at maiden/novice level but has finished only seventh in both handicap attempts; however, another 2lb drop may enable him to fare better.
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7th

10

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Canons House

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Four wins last season; on a competitive mark and under usual prominent tactics he hung around for a close fourth here 20 days ago; enters the reckoning.

15/2

4th

9

(12)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Canons House

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael & David Easterby

Four wins last season, including C&D on good; 0-6 in 2026 but latest Southwell third creditable and he's back on a winning mark.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £33.10
Straight Forecast £34.51
Tricast £142.31
Trifecta £142.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Spirit Of Applause

Daily Mail:

Zuffolo

SPOTLIGHT:

Ganesha

POSTDATA:

Leodis Dream

D Express:

Lady Celia

The Times:

Ganesha

TOPSPEED:

Spirit Of Applause

The Guardian:

Spirit Of Applause

Daily Mirror:

Spirit Of Applause

The Star:

Zuffolo

Daily Record:

Zuffolo

Telegraph:

Leodis Dream