October 29 / 17.00 Newcastle (AW)

17.00

Standard To Slow

Win £1M With BetMGM’s Golden Goals Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Win £1M With BetMGM’s Golden Goals Nursery Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 13060

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Faced some stiff tasks after making a successful debut at Ripon (6f, good) in May, but she should find this easier than the Albany and the two Class 2 nurseries she contested at Glorious Goodwood and the Doncaster St Leger meeting; half-sister to a Tapeta winner; worth a second look.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(5)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 3

16:05 Brighton

Substitute

8st 11lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

took keen hold, held up in rear, some headway on outer 2f out, weakened over 1f out

10/1

5th

3

(5)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 3

16:05 Brighton

Substitute

8st 11lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

took keen hold, held up in rear, some headway on outer 2f out, weakened over 1f out

10/1

4th

2

(3)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Substitute

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

in rear but in touch with leaders, headway from 2f out

13/2

11/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 16

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut at Pontefract (5f, soft) in April, but not seen again until finishing sixth of eight at Catterick (7f. soft) this month; needs to bounce back on nursery/AW debut; sire is 1-31 here in past five seasons.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

11th

7

(12)

10th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:07 Carlisle

Hot To Dot

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Gemma Tutty

Debut winner at Pontefract (5f, soft) early last season and knocking on the door on AW at Newcastle and Southwell (7f) later in the year; excuses for poor Chester run - drawn wide and hampered - latest but does need to bounce back in a newly applied hood; easing mark a plus.

16/1

13th

11

(11)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

17:10 Chester

Hot To Dot

9st 1lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Gemma Tutty

Winless since her debut at Pontefract last April but not disgraced given she was set a lot to do when a close eighth of 12 in 7f Newcastle handicap last month; possibilities off a 2lb lower mark.

25/1

8th

8

(10)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Hot To Dot

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Gemma Tutty

Made a winning debut at Pontefract (5f, soft) just over a year ago and went down only narrowly in two Tapeta nurseries in the autumn (the first over C&D); will need to step foward from her reappearance here in March, though.

16/1

3rd
8 (6)
Sherlock

10/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 508

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Regressive in three starts over 7f/1m on turf and has been gelded since last seen; half-brother and dam won on the AW so the different surface may help on AW debut, but a leap of faith is still required.
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4th

6

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

20:39 Carlisle

Sherlock

10st 2lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Kevin Ryan

Won a 5f AW event off 6lb lower in February and there was no disgrace in chasing home a Hamilton legend at that track (6f, good to firm) in returning blinkers (retained) nine days ago; he is another that cannot be discounted.

13/2

2nd

3

(1)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Sherlock

9st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Belatedly opened account at Newcastle (5f, AW) in February and has largely remained in good form since, albeit he was a shade disappointing when only sixth of ten at Ripon (6f, good; favourite) three weeks ago; can make his presence felt.

7/2

6th

3

(8)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Thirsk

Sherlock

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Made the breakthrough at Newcastle (5f) in February and fairly consistent since; couldn't master Yes I'm Mali over C&D (runner-up; 18-1) on penultimate start and boxed on from further back (fourth) at Beverley subsequently; a possible.

7/2

Form: 742136

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Made a successful nursery debut at Musselburgh (1m, good) in August and ran well in each of his outings either side, but a concern that his four starts on turf have been much better than his two on Tapeta (gelded before latest outing); has a bit to prove.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(6)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Mayor Of Maghera

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Both wins on this track, the latest over C&D off this mark in first-time cheekpieces in June (good); hasn't done as well since, but an interesting contender on a track where his record is 2131.

12/1

10th

9

(14)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Mayor Of Maghera

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: R Mike Smith

Game win at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) in June, in first-time cheekpieces; not in the same form since though and stamina not conclusive over 1m2f; better candidates to be found elsewhere.

40/1

6th

4

(7)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Mayor Of Maghera

10st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: R Mike Smith

Won over 1m1f at Musselburgh (good) in June in first-time cheekpieces but soundly beaten in same headgear over C&D last week; needs to bounce back.

10/1

5th
3 (1)
Jachin

11/2

Form: 9731 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Failed to beat a rival on his debut here (6f) in August but has progressed since, getting off the mark in a Catterick maiden (7f, soft) ten days ago; a possible if continuing his progress on nursery debut back on the AW; stable also runs Elementary Charge.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Jachin

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Catterick maiden winner (7f, soft) for Craig Lidster a year ago and put some modest efforts behind him when gaining his first success for this yard over C&D last month; below that form back on turf at Nottingham 12 days ago with cheekpieces removed but back on here and may come into the equation.

8/1

7th

1

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Jachin

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Catterick maiden winner (7f, soft) for Craig Lidster a year ago and put some modest efforts behind him when gaining his first success for this yard over C&D last month; below that form back on turf at Nottingham 12 days ago with cheekpieces removed but back on here and may come into the equation.

8/1

8

(8)

15th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:45 Nottingham

Jachin

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Catterick maiden winner (7f, soft) for Craig Lidster a year ago and put some modest efforts behind him when gaining his first success for this yard at Newcastle (1m, AW) last month; will need a bit more from 6lb higher back on turf.

6/1

Form: 064221 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Improving steadily and followed two narrow defeats (including on the Chelmsford Polytrack in August) with a convincing success at Yarmouth (7f, soft; first-time blinkers) a fortnight ago; up 6lb but may still have more to offer and the stable won this two years ago.
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1

(10)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Al Waseela

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ollie Sangster

A bit of a mixed bag in her last six starts, winning three and finishing unplaced in the other three; off four months, but has run well fresh before and capable of playing a part in the returning cheekpieces.

7/1

6th

2

(2)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

17:30 Windsor

Al Waseela

9st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ollie Sangster

Two soft-ground wins in blinkers for William Haggas in the autumn and she made it second-time lucky for new yard when scoring without headgear at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) last month; up 3lb but she hit a clear personal best last time and is open to more progress; leading contender.

2/1

6th

2

(2)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

17:30 Windsor

Al Waseela

9st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ollie Sangster

Two soft-ground wins in blinkers for William Haggas in the autumn and she made it second-time lucky for new yard when scoring without headgear at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) last month; up 3lb but she hit a clear personal best last time and is open to more progress; leading contender.

2/1

Form: 9506

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Some promise when fifth of ten at Thirsk (6f, good) on his second start, but not built on it twice since including in first-time blinkers on nursery debut at Pontefract (6f, soft; first start since being gelded) this month; look elsewhere.
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4th

6

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Night Emperor

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tina Jackson

Had hinted at winning potential before prevailing in a tight finish over C&D (good to firm) last month; ran on well late on and could be good value for the neck winning margin; 3lb higher.

13/2

1st

3

(8)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Night Emperor

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tina Jackson

Ten-race maiden but he has shown winning potential this summer, notably when doing best of the low-drawn runners at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) on July 1; another solid run (7f) last time; shouldn't be far away.

5/1

5th

5

(9)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Thirsk

Night Emperor

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tina Jackson

Nine-race maiden but he's been shaping quite well in recent starts, including when fourth of 18 here last time over 6f, doing best of those drawn low; looks worth another try over this longer trip.

4/1

Form: 474

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in two of his three starts in turf maidens over 5.5f-7f; makes his nursery/AW debut and his sire's record of 6-26 (23%) here in the past five years is one area for optimism; refused to enter stalls and withdrawn from Musselburgh nursery on October 2 (14-1 at the time).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(2)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:24 Musselburgh

Sure And Stedfast

9st 13lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

In the frame three times at Hamilton this year, beaten under 1l when third of five in tactical race on latest occasion four weeks ago (1m5f, good); can go well again here but others look better handicapped.

10/1

3rd

5

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

19:20 Hamilton

Sure And Stedfast

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Ewan Whillans

A dual winner (at up to 1m2f) last season; recorded a very good second over C&D in June and didn't enjoy a smooth run when fifth of 12 at Newcastle (1m4f) two weeks ago; remains one to be interested in.

11/2

5th

1

(10)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Sure And Stedfast

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ewan Whillans

Two-time turf winner (1m1f/1m2f) who arrives in good nick after two solid placed efforts at Hamilton (1m3f/1m5f); hasn't shone in two starts here but otherwise he's more solid than most.

4/1

Form: 31

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Both starts this month, stepping up from his promising Bath debut when winning a five-runner Brighton novice (6f, heavy) by a neck a week later; makes his nursery/AW debut in first-time cheekpieces and remains open to further improvement upped again in trip; one for the shortlist.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

11

(7)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Leicester

Mini Mac

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

A repeat of the form which netted him a C&D second last month (good to firm) off today's mark would take him close; hard to blame his Doncaster flop since on the return to a 1m trip he has won over before.

8/1

11th

15

(3)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Mini Mac

9st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Jessica Macey

Back in better form over 7f at Doncaster and Leicester the last twice; still attractively treated, having gained sole handicap win off 12lb higher (over 1m); respected.

5/1

2nd

8

(7)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Mini Mac

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

His form has deteriorated since his last win last May but he took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) nine days ago; has another career-low mark today and is not ruled out.

7/1

Form: 5558

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Not without some ability in three starts over 5f/6f on turf earlier in year, but didn't build on it on nursery/AW debut at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) 15 days ago; the longer trip may help but still has plenty to prove.
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10th

10

(5)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Elementary Charge

8st 2lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

Not without some ability in three starts over 5f/6f on turf earlier in year, but didn't build on it on nursery/AW debut at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) 15 days ago; the longer trip may help but still has plenty to prove.

25/1

10th

10

(5)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Elementary Charge

8st 2lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

Not without some ability in three starts over 5f/6f on turf earlier in year, but didn't build on it on nursery/AW debut at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) 15 days ago; the longer trip may help but still has plenty to prove.

25/1

8th

6

(8)

14th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Kempton (AW)

Elementary Charge

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Craig Lidster

towards rear

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £234.90
Straight Forecast £237.23
Tricast £801.66
Trifecta £1359.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Al Waseela

Daily Mail:

Mini Mac

RP RATINGS:

Jachin

POSTDATA:

Mayor Of Maghera

D Express:

Sherlock

The Times:

Substitute

Daily Mirror:

Mini Mac

The Guardian:

Jachin

Telegraph:

Al Waseela

The Sun:

Al Waseela

The Star:

Al Waseela

Daily Record:

Al Waseela