November 11 / 18.00 Newcastle (AW)

18.00

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  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 353961 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
March's C&D novice third looks tasty now and he turned in a career-best effort when off the mark here last time (first-time cheekpieces) off 3lb lower; this is stronger but he has a fair chance of following up.
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14th

13

(3)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rogue Encore

8st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Won a Class 4 over C&D in September; unplaced in three runs this year, the latest here last week, and this looks a tough race in which to try to rebound.

40/1

9th

1

(11)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rogue Encore

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

All three wins over C&D, the latest in September; failed to build on his quite promising reappearance when well beaten at Southwell five weeks ago but capable of staging a revival back at Newcastle.

10/1

10th

12

(11)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Rogue Encore

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Unraced here but goes particularly well at Newcastle (all three wins there at 1m) where he shaped nicely after a break in a Class 2 last month; this mark isn't beyond him.

13/2

5/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 591410 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Back in the groove for new yard with two wins here this autumn, latterly over C&D off 5lb lower; lesser effort back on turf since when soft ground wouldn't have posed a problem; has to bounce back from that.
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7th

6

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

The Cookstown Cafu

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

Campaigned only over 7f-1m; justified favouritism at Newcastle (AW) on seasonal debut, registering a first win since joining current yard; back up 5lb but remains well treated on peak form and he's 2-3 at Pontefract; should remain competitive, provided he stays the new trip.

5/1

1st

1

(10)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Cookstown Cafu

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Fionn McSharry

Way down the weights now but hasn't won since October 2024 (C&D) and had a quiet end to last season.

14/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 157297 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Mixed bag since handicapping, latterly when below market expectations back on Tapeta; a lot hinges on how he responds to first-time headgear.
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4

(8)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Savvy Exchange

9st 10lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

0-12 in handicaps, but he continues to edge down the weights and ran well when beaten just over 2l into fifth of 12 at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) a fortnight ago; blinkers given a go this time; one for the shortlist.

6/1

2

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Savvy Exchange

9st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: S Woods

Yet to win a handicap and not at his best on his last two starts (caught wide here latest); has dropped a long way in the weights though and Rossa Ryan is a notable booking.

8/1

10th

12

(10)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:47 Kempton (AW)

Savvy Exchange

8st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Beat two rivals at Pontefract on second start but yet to win a handicap and hasn't been the most consistent; easy to forgive a below-par Epsom run last time and gets a hood (has worn a visor) but needs to raise game.

8/1

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4/1

Form: -04194 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
First three wins, including over C&D, all came in the autumn months and he ran fairly well back from a break on soft turf a fortnight ago; wants a proper test over this trip now but returns to Tapeta on a workable mark and is one to consider.
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6th

1

(3)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Titian

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Won an amateur riders' race off a mark 2lb higher than today's at York (1m2f, good) last June but he didn't match that level on his six subsequent starts; never-dangerous sixth of ten at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) when last seen 181 days ago and has since undergone his second wind operation; each-way claims on his return.

10/1

11th

13

(13)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Doncaster

Titian

8st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Hasn't been at his very best since his 1m2f win at York in June but he's back to only 1lb above that successful mark and is a dual soft-ground scorer.

25/1

12/1

Form: -60037 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish gelding whose three wins all came in the summer months and was well held in one previous AW run (here); the cheekpieces worn for his Beverley success come off back from a break and others have more pressing claims.
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11th

8

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Mudamer

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Notched two wins over this trip at Catterick last October and he has returned in fine form, making much of the running when a close third over C&D (good ground) last month; solid claims again from an unchanged mark.

6/1

3rd

3

(8)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Thirsk

Mudamer

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Won a pair of 7f handicaps at Catterick last October; returned from a 142-day absence with a fine third at Newcastle three weeks ago, doing best of the smaller stands' side group; runs off the same mark today and should make another bold bid.

6/1

3rd

5

(9)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mudamer

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Ended a long losing run with back-to-back wins from the front over 7f at Catterick last October; found out in a higher grade at Musselburgh on final start; fifth is the best he's managed in four AW starts (all here) and it's likely best to look elsewhere on reappearance.

33/1

12/1

Form: 447017 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Found a weak 7f novice here when finally off the mark in first-time headgearlast month (upped 5lb for it); didn't look to have any excuses back in handicap company since and needs to improve for this stiffest test to date.
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9th

15

(2)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:00 Doncaster

Alreet Cha

8st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

Sole win in 7f AW novice; has run respectably over this trip on grass but no soft-ground form to speak of and others are more likely to handle the conditions; first-time tongue-tie latest, now discarded.

25/1

9th

9

(2)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:13 Newcastle (AW)

Alreet Cha

9st 5lb

J: Archie Young

T: Craig Lidster

Her only win came over C&D and she made a pleasing return from three months off at Pontefract in June (6f, good); another break to contend with this time and connections now turn to a tongue-tie.

16/1

7

(2)

9th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:50 Pontefract

Alreet Cha

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

Campaigned mostly on AW and over longer trips; inconsistent since her sole win and has enough to prove in this scenario on return from three-month layoff.

16/1

7th
5 (2)
Bellarchi

12/1

Form: 507797 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Lost her way on turf in the summer but she's now 7lb lower than when winning at Ascot in May and currently 1-1 on Tapeta; offered a bit more last time and it wouldn't be a shock were she to pop up.
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1st

1

(1)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

16:25 Musselburgh

Bellarchi

9st 10lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Her last four wins have come at this track, with two of them (7f/1m) last month; drawn wide when down the field at Chester two weeks ago but she has fared better on that front today; big run on the cards.

4/1

9th

10

(11)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Bellarchi

9st 0lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Last four wins at Musselburgh, including two last month, latterly producing a career-best performance to see off ten rivals over 1m on good; runner-up on only Chester visit; a further 4lb rise demands even more but can't rule out in her current mood.

16/1

Form: 931-17

Last run: 186 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Has won first time out both seasons, so the six-month layoff looks a bonus if anything, and she's 1-1 on Tapeta having made all under a penalty in a Wolverhampton novice last winter; player if settling in front from a high stall.
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8th

10

(11)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

The African Queen

9st 5lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

took keen hold, prominent

20/1

8th

10

(11)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

The African Queen

9st 5lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

took keen hold, prominent

20/1

8th

1

(9)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

The African Queen

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

led narrowly, headed over 4f out, weakened over 1f out

7/1

50/1

Form: 014-38

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Dual 1m4f winner in France last year who bombed in a Musselburgh seller (1m4f) back from 14 months off one month ago; no better here last time (1m2f) and would be a surprise winner dropping down in distance again.
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9th

1

(8)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Deauville

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Iain Jardine

Won twice over 1m4f in France last year; 10l third of four in a Musselburgh seller on stable debut last month (1m4f, good to soft); modest efforts in AW handicaps over 1m2f and 1m since; hard to fancy.

33/1

9th

1

(8)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Deauville

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Iain Jardine

Won twice over 1m4f in France last year; 10l third of four in a Musselburgh seller on stable debut last month (1m4f, good to soft); modest efforts in AW handicaps over 1m2f and 1m since; hard to fancy.

33/1

9th

10

(7)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Deauville

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

always behind

50/1

Form: 7300RR C

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Has often started slowly but he's taken things to the next level the past twice, refusing to jump away either time; is quite capable off this mark if in the mood but comes with obvious risks attached.
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7

(5)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Star Zinc

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Has often started slowly but he's taken things to the next level the past twice, refusing to jump away either time; is quite capable off this mark if in the mood but comes with obvious risks attached.

33/1

7

(5)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Star Zinc

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

refused to race

33/1

3

(8)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Star Zinc

9st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Rebecca Menzies

Comes with major risks attached as he was badly out of form on turf last month and refused to race at Redcar last week, while he's untested beyond about 1m; however, his last two wins have come here and he's dropped to a dangerous mark; not ruled out now back on this track.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £20.60
Straight Forecast £17.27
Tricast £45.24
Trifecta £61.00

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Rogue Encore

POSTDATA:

Titian

SPOTLIGHT:

The African Queen

RP RATINGS:

Bellarchi

NEWMARKET:

Rogue Encore

The Times:

Rogue Encore

Telegraph:

Rogue Encore

The Guardian:

Rogue Encore

The Sun:

Rogue Encore

The Star:

Rogue Encore

Daily Record:

Rogue Encore

Daily Mail:

Titian

D Express:

Titian

Daily Mirror:

Titian