November 07 / 17.05 Newcastle (AW)

17.05

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Extra Winnings With BetUK Acca Club Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Extra Winnings With BetUK Acca Club Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 223743 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
C&D winner 12 months ago off a 12lb higher mark; beaten 17 times since but he's often run well, as when a close third at Southwell (6f) three weeks ago; should go well once again.
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7th

2

(2)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:28 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Johnson

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

led narrowly on far side of group, headed halfway, weakened inside final furlong

9/2

7th

2

(2)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:28 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Johnson

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

The veteran of the field but he arrives in top form, finding only the revitalised Mondammej too strong over C&D three weeks ago; not dismissed lightly off an unchanged mark.

9/2

2nd

7

(7)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:33 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Johnson

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Paul Midgley

led but pestered, headed inside final furlong, soon no extra

7/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 353762 D BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Four AW wins for Anthony Carson, all in headgear; best run for this stable when second of ten at Southwell ten days ago (5f) and he's due to be 1lb higher from the weekend; headgear absent again but in the mix with a repeat; yard run three.
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7th

4

(9)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Darlo Pride

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Having slipped in the weights he returned to form with a close third at Southwell five weeks ago; won't be inconvenienced by this stiffer test and he is one to take seriously.

7/2

3rd

9

(1)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Darlo Pride

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Dods

Shaped well on his return from a 258-day absence when fourth at Newcastle in December; yet to kick on from that and others look more persuasive.

14/1

7th

6

(3)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Darlo Pride

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Not at his best since returning from a nine-month absence, just fifth to Digital over C&D last time out; more is required from this C&D winner.

10/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: -56592

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
0-9 but he ran his best race for new connections when second of 11 at Wolverhampton 17 days ago (6f); shoudl be quick enough for this stiff 5f and a talented apprentice retains the ride; each-way shout.
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5th

3

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Carlisle

Bibendum

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Two wins last year (6f, good to firm/5f AW) in a visor and he was back on the scoresheet when taking three-runner handicap at Leicester (5f, good to firm) in June; two lesser runs followed but he's edging back down the weights.

8/1

5th

8

(9)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:15 Pontefract

Bibendum

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Having dropped back down to his last winning mark he won well at Leicester (5f, good to firm) in June, but had just two rivals to beat; only sixth at Beverley (5f, good to firm) since and he's never won off a mark this high.

15/2

6th

8

(1)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Beverley

Bibendum

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Bounced back to form at Leicester (5f, good to firm) but beat only two rivals and has gone back up 5lb for that win; returns to a deeper field, albeit has landed the plum draw.

11/2

4th
5 (10)
Castan

13/2

Form: 805003 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins to his name, the latest of them (March) coming off a 10lb higher mark; good third here ten days ago and won't be far away with a repeat.
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8th

11

(10)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Multiple C&D winner; ran his best race for some time when third of ten at Beverley last week; major player back on AW.

9/2

3rd

3

(6)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

5f AW win in April; hasn't reproduced that in four subsequent turf outings but he's back on that last successful mark and has run well here before.

12/1

6th

5

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

Castan

9st 10lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Bryan Smart

5f AW win in April; ran well at Ripon (5f, good) later that month but he has struggled twice since; has a C&D win on his record but others bring more pressing claims.

33/1

Form: 335945 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Began the year rated 19lb higher; there have been some fair efforts in defeat along the way but he does need to raise his game to make a winning AW debut.
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8th

6

(10)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Midnight Lir

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Without a win since his 2yo days; he has run some sound races in Class 6 handicaps this year but needs to pull out more for the win; stable also runs Keep The Gold.

10/1

4th

1

(3)

24th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:27 Thirsk

Midnight Lir

9st 12lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Michael Dods

Some creditable efforts season including when fourth of ten over C&D (good) on his penultimate run; that form puts him in the picture but overall record is now 2-31 and his last win was in 2023.

7/1

4th

7

(1)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:11 Ayr

Midnight Lir

10st 7lb

J: Mr Matt Brown

T: Michael Dods

It's now 21 starts since his last success but he comes here in good form, fourth of ten in 5f Thirsk handicap 19 days ago; well in the mix.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 302577 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Not fully exposed but he has been short of his best the last twice; encouragement for AW on pedigree (dam a Polytrack winner) but others come here with less to prove.
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7th

1

(7)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:45 Hamilton

Winged Messenger

10st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Four-time sprint winner who is ideally suited by good or slower ground; finished down the field in last two starts, but he ran well at Redcar in May and is now back on the same mark as when landing the Ayr Bronze Cup (6f, soft) last autumn; needs a close look back from a short break.

11/2

5th

2

(6)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

11:15 Doncaster

Winged Messenger

9st 6lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Not at best last time but is normally consistent and may rebound; gained most recent success in last year's Ayr Bronze Cup (by a neck off 2lb lower) and is 1-1 at Doncaster.

13/2

11th

6

(17)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Winged Messenger

9st 13lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Keeps getting better and signed off his 4yo campaign by beating Woven a neck in the Ayr Bronze Cup (6f, soft) last autumn; made a pleasing return to action when fourth at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 19 days ago; that should have blown away the cobwebs and, with his usual cheekpieces now returning, he looks ready to strike.

8/1

7th
11 (9)
Azucena

14/1

Form: 370717 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Well backed when winning a C&D handicap last month and that form has had some boosts since; she didn't do her bit for the form when unplaced at Southwell three weeks ago, however, and others look more convincing.
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6th

3

(8)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Azucena

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Stephen Hanlon

Three-time C&D winner, the latest of those coming in first-time blinkers off a 7lb lower mark in January; has been running well since, including when runner-up here 15 days ago, and there's no reason to think she won't go well again.

11/2

2nd

1

(1)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:42 Newcastle (AW)

Azucena

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Stephen Hanlon

Narrow C&D winner in first-time blinkers (from 7lb lower) in January; has held her form well since, a close fourth (Shatin Venture second, La Rochette fifth) to Digital latest; likely to give another solid account with Paul Mulrennan aboard.

13/2

4th

7

(5)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:42 Newcastle (AW)

Azucena

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Stephen Hanlon

Got the better of Digital over C&D last month (blinkered first time) and ran another solid race when a close second at Southwell one week later; a 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another prominent showing.

100/30

14/1

Form: 655935 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Had a productive time last winter, winning five times (including C&D); edging back down the weights and has shown some promise this autumn; full revival probably not far away.
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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

Form: 239627 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
C&D win off this mark in April; good second here last month before not being seen to best effect at Wolverhampton 11 days later; better expected today.
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2nd

1

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lets Go Hugo

10st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

Has won 5f classified events at Wolverhampton and Lingfield on last two starts; a possible, but faces a stiffer task with a 5lb penalty in this handicap.

11/4

1st

1

(5)

25th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Lets Go Hugo

10st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

Had cheekpieces reapplied when gaining his fourth success on the AW in a classified event at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) eight days ago, winning by 2l; has strong claims in his bid to follow up.

6/4

1st

4

(7)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lets Go Hugo

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

Three of his four wins have been on AW, including one over C&D; didn't fare too badly in a similar event when fourth of seven at Redcar (5f, good to firm) nine days ago and the return to AW could see him go close.

3/1

Form: -60423 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Veteran who has run well in defeat on turf the last twice; unplaced in eight runs on AW though and has a point to prove as a result.
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4th

2

(2)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Delagate This Lord

9st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gary Harrison

Well held in sole course run (5f) but he won on Southwell Tapeta (6f) last December and showed he retains plenty of ability in both runs this year; bolted to post and withdrawn on intended yard debut in September; not dismissed on the earlier runs.

10/1

4

(3)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:45 Hamilton

Delagate This Lord

9st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Gary Harrison

Has won nine races from 5f-6f; seems to handle any ground and two fair runs over 6f for Kieran Burke in July; quite interesting on debut for new yard.

20/1

3

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Salisbury

Delagate This Lord

9st 8lb

J: John Fahy

T: Keiran Burke

Has always been at his best at Bath but he closed from off the pace to be fourth at Kempton 23 days ago on stable debut (after an absence); not dismissed.

11/2

Non-runners

Lord Abama

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Payout
Exacta £12.30
Straight Forecast £15.45
Tricast £80.94
Trifecta £72.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Darlo Pride

SPOTLIGHT:

Castan

Telegraph:

Lord Abama

The Times:

Winged Messenger

The Guardian:

Strong Johnson

POSTDATA:

Darlo Pride

The Sun:

Darlo Pride

Daily Record:

Darlo Pride

D Express:

Castan

Daily Mirror:

Castan

The Star:

Castan

Daily Mail:

Lord Abama