November 07 / 17.40 Newcastle (AW)

17.40

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  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 436472 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Stayed on for second behind Barleybrown over C&D 16 days ago; 7lb better off but he's thoroughly exposed and minor money could be his best hope.
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7th

7

(7)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:17 Redcar

Jewel Maker

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won a division of this race last year; back to form with a bang to easily take advantage of a much-reduced mark at Carlisle (1m1f, good) in August; two poor efforts have followed but no surprise to see him bounce back with the Tim Easterby team in great form.

12/1

9th

7

(1)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ayr

Jewel Maker

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

11yo having his 116th career start; very much had the run of things when scoring by 4l at Carlisle (1m1f, good) and ran a shocker next time; opposable on the balance of this year's exploits.

20/1

7th

3

(11)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:07 Leicester

Jewel Maker

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Took advantage of an easing mark at Carlisle (1m1f amateurs', good) recently; had the run of the race there - runner-up was subject to a running-and-riding inquiry - so will need to find slightly more from this 7lb higher mark; Jake Dickson takes off a useful 3lb.

9/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 441943 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Kept on well to win a 1m handicap at Southwell in August and showed better form when a close third back at that track ten days ago (met plenty of trouble at a crucial stage); runs off the same mark today and he's a leading contender.
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4th

12

(11)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:22 Southwell (AW)

Mercurius Power

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Winless since his C&D success from 10lb higher in August 2024; runner-up at Newcastle (1m) in July, but took a step backwards over that C&D three weeks ago.

10/1

5th

2

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Mercurius Power

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

Winless since August 2024 but he comes here on the back of a good second of 12 over C&D in July; this C&D scorer must enter calculations nudged up 1lb.

4/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 491312 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Turf winner last year for previous trainer but he's found his niche over C&D for Ruth Carr this year, winning four times this year and finishing second nine days ago; another 2lb higher today but could still have more to offer under these conditions.
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4th

11

(7)

17th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:23 Southwell (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Has shown most of his AW form at Newcastle; made the frame in last three outings; on a two-year losing spell but has the ability to play a big role, provided he's as effective back at Southwell.

8/1

4th

7

(3)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Has loads of C&D form, including a success in this contest in 2024 and second-place finishes the last twice, beaten 1l by Bajan Bandit latest occasion; solid claims.

4/1

2nd

6

(5)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 8lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Ruth Carr

On lengthy losing run but his last four wins have been over C&D and he went close behind Walk On Walk On here (2-1 favourite) two weeks ago; remains feasibly treated off only 1lb higher and he's a big player again.

9/4

Form: 797827

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden; ran well for second at Yarmouth in September but he couldn't back it up at Kempton four weeks ago; promise in one C&D run; others look stronger.
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2nd

4

(4)

1st Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Falcon Nine

9st 6lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Several good runs in defeat this summer, including over C&D on his penultimate start; not easy to win with but he has the ability to feature in this field.

7/2

2nd

9

(2)

25th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

13:58 Haydock

Falcon Nine

9st 2lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Dual turf winner (1m1f, good) who returned to some form with a third from off the pace at Newcastle (1m, AW) last week; losing run is now up to 15 but he's had some close calls over 1m2f this season and is respected back up in trip.

9/2

3rd

3

(4)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Falcon Nine

9st 12lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Finished second three times in a row on turf (1m1f/1m2f) this summer but he's been well held in that sphere in his last two runs; has something to prove again and he's 0-14 on AW.

10/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 6-3045 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his debut win but he has run some fair races for this yard in 2024 and this represents a drop in grade; not discounted.
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4th

3

(1)

29th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Golspie

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Just 2-33 on the AW but proved game when scoring by half a length at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) 12 days ago; only 2lb higher and likely to go well again.

7/2

1st

2

(2)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Golspie

11st 5lb

J: Mr Lucas Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Modest strike-rate of 1-32 on the AW, and that was at Newcastle, but he does act well over this C&D, having been involved in tight finishes in two of his three attempts and placed in the other; weighted to go well.

9/4

3rd

6

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

14:42 Southwell (AW)

Golspie

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

Frequent slow starter who's consistent but hard to win with and who will always need things to fall just so; on a fair mark, though, under Billy Loughnane (ordinary 2-33 for the yard), having run well over C&D early in the month.

6/1

Form: 069423 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won this year but he's run several good races, including over C&D last month when third to Barleybrown; more minor money perhaps his best hope.
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4th

5

(5)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Alpine Sierra

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Completed a hat-trick in May (1m3f/12.4f, good) and he was back on song when third at Hamilton (11.6f, soft) a fortnight ago; this two-time course winner is in with a chance.

10/1

3rd

6

(2)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

13:30 Haydock

Alpine Sierra

10st 10lb

J: Miss Kayleigh Williams

T: Jim Goldie

Had only won once since the autumn of 2023 until he fired off a hat-trick this May, culminating with a Carlisle win (good; made all); still looks feasibly treated on that form but he's been below that level on his last three outings.

12/1

5th

7

(6)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Ayr

Alpine Sierra

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Had only won once since the autumn of 2023 until he fired off a hat-trick under Lauren Young this May, culminating with a Carlisle win (good; made all); still looks feasibly treated on that form but he's been disappointing in his last two runs and this is step back up in grade; one of three runners for Jim Goldie.

20/1

7th
10 (3)
Sandret

25/1

Form: 8-8366 CD

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Over two years since the last of his four wins; that came over C&D and off an 8lb higher mark but record this year is patchy and others look safer.
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3rd

1

(5)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Sandret

9st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

Well below best on all five appearances this year (7f-1m2f) but has edged his way down to a good mark and is suited by this C&D; worth keeping an eye on in the betting.

10/1

6th

4

(2)

23rd Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Redcar

Sandret

11st 1lb

J: Mr Liam Baxter

T: Sam England

Seven-time winner whose last two wins came in similar events at Redcar and Thirsk (also 1m, good) last summer; well below his best this term, so will need to turn the ship around, but he is 2-4 here and was third on the other two occasions.

12/1

7th

1

(10)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

14:13 Thirsk

Sandret

11st 5lb

J: Mr Liam Baxter

T: Sam England

Unproven on ground softer than good; far from solid on his efforts this term; however, won this race (narrowly) off 1lb higher 12 months ago and has clear possibilities if back in similar form.

10/1

Form: 421299 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won five times here between January and March; not found his form in two runs back from a summer break though and others look stronger.
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11th

3

(4)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:48 Musselburgh

Pallas Lord

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Donald Whillans

Prolific on AW but won twice on turf in his youth; latest Carlisle fourth wasn't a bad run but this race demands more.

8/1

4th

2

(4)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:28 Carlisle

Pallas Lord

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Donald Whillans

Has recorded the majority of his wins on Newcastle AW; below par over C&D ten days ago, failing to build on his Hamilton effort; still hasn't scored on turf since 2022.

16/1

7th

6

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:45 Carlisle

Pallas Lord

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Donald Whillans

Handy sort who is 1-1 here and ran well returned to turf when beaten a short head and a neck into third of eight at Hamilton (1m, good) a fortnight ago; ground faster than good probably not ideal, though.

7/1

16/1

Form: 350088 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won twice here (1m and 7f) in the space of nine days in February; not much to celebrate since the second of the victories but he's dropping down the weights and two runs last month should have him at concert pitch; due to be 2lb lower from the weekend but still worth a market check.
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12th

4

(2)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Cusack

9st 12lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: David Thompson

Solid strike-rate on AW at up to 1m2f but he struggled in two starts (both here; 7f/1m) this year; placed in all three outings over 1m4f but the latest of those was back in 2023; needs a revival.

20/1

12th

10

(12)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cusack

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: David Thompson

10-47 on AW, with all bar one of those wins coming at Newcastle (7f-1m2f); now sits 3lb below his last winning mark, and Tom Kiely-Marshall's 5lb claim is a bonus, but seems to have lost his way; may strip fitter for 7f course comeback run.

40/1

11

(2)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Cusack

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Nine course wins to his name, mainly in the early months of the year; 50-1 for his C&D return a month ago, when well behind a few of these, and needs a big step forward.

25/1

Form: 426326

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Drawn wide when failing to fire at Kempton last time and the winner of just one of her 15 starts for Amanda Perrett; went desperately close at Chelmsford on her penultimate start though and she's one to take seriously on her stable debut (sold for 8,000gns last week).
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7th

5

(7)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Unreal Connection

10st 5lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Gemma Tutty

Sole win from 19 starts came on turf at Epsom (7f fillies' maiden) in August 2023; more miss than hit since joining Gemma Tutty (0-4), although there was a slight glimmer at Wolverhampton (7f; third) in November; blinkers make a return and that potentially offers hope.

25/1

7th

5

(7)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Unreal Connection

10st 5lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Gemma Tutty

Sole win from 19 starts came on turf at Epsom (7f fillies' maiden) in August 2023; more miss than hit since joining Gemma Tutty (0-4), although there was a slight glimmer at Wolverhampton (7f; third) in November; blinkers make a return and that potentially offers hope.

25/1

7th

6

(9)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Unreal Connection

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

Sole win was in an Epsom maiden 16 months ago and she was never involved over 8.6f here (seventh of 11) last time; cheekpieces are now added but she's been in and out this year and her tactical speed will be tested back at this trip; others are more convincing.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £33.00
Straight Forecast £33.70
Tricast £87.83
Trifecta £152.40

Selections

Telegraph:

Barleybrown

SPOTLIGHT:

Mercurius Power

NEWMARKET:

Falcon Nine

POSTDATA:

Alpine Sierra

The Guardian:

Falcon Nine

Daily Mail:

Barleybrown

Daily Mirror:

Barleybrown

The Sun:

Barleybrown

The Star:

Barleybrown

D Express:

Alpine Sierra

RP RATINGS:

Mercurius Power

The Times:

Mercurius Power

Daily Record:

Mercurius Power