November 16 / 17.48 Newcastle (AW)

17.48

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  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.20
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 000834

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Defied much higher marks in 2022 and 2023 for previous yard; 0-6 for current stable but has been back in better form over C&D the last twice, close fourth latest; not ruled out.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(1)

11th May 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wyvern

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Does most racing now at Newcastle, the scene of his last three wins; off for six weeks since finishing well held behind Captain Pickles over C&D.

20/1

13/8

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 364721 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Retains a fair level of ability aged nine; in good form over C&D since returned to AW, finishing second in October then going one better last week (fourth course win); solid chance.
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1st

8

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Carlisle

Jewel Maker

10st 2lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

On the downgrade these days but his latest fourth of 13 at Musselburgh (1m, good) was a fair effort on Monday; will need more from the same mark but this stiffer test should suit.

10/1

4th

4

(4)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Jewel Maker

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Generally struggled this season and the years look to be catching up now; an easy 1m such as this would have been a bare minimum even in his pomp and Thats My Boy Luke may be his yard's best chance.

12/1

6th

6

(5)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Jewel Maker

9st 6lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who is a dual winner (including over C&D) here but his recent form is not so encouraging, just seventh of 13 in 1m2f Newcastle handicap 17 days ago; needs to get back on track.

16/1

11/4

Form: 037915

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has form at up to 1m2f; successful in maiden on the beach at Laytown on final Irish start; ran well at Musselburgh (again over 7f) for new yard since; interesting as he's unexposed on non-turf surfaces.
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2nd

3

(16)

15th Aug 2026

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1m 0f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Roman Harry

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: S M Duffy

Won a 7f claimer here in December; ran well in C&D handicap on last visit to this venue in April and 1lb lower now; modest turf runs last twice and drawn wide on return to the AW.

12/1

8th

4

(11)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:12 Gowran Park

Roman Harry

9st 8lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: S M Duffy

Laytown winner in 2024 and won a 7f claimer at Dundalk last December; some fair runs in 7f/1m Dundalk handicaps in the spring; 0-28 record on turf is a significant negative.

14/1

8/1

Form: 748135 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Scored over C&D in 2020 but has registered all other wins at further, the most recent over 1m5f (three starts ago); not crying out for this big drop back in trip.
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5th

1

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

19:50 Hamilton

Annandale

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

C&D win in June (good ground) and he has performed to a fair level in defeat since; has more races in him but suspicion he would prefer quicker ground.

11/4

2nd

3

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Annandale

9st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

9-70, with the most recent success coming at Hamilton (1m3f, good) in June off a 3lb lower mark than today's; consistent since and this hold-up performer has claims if things drop favourably.

5/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 212998 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Seven-time course winner but has a question mark over current form, having finished down the field in three starts (all over C&D) this autumn, latest behind Jewel Maker.
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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

3rd

3

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Pallas Lord

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Donald Whillans

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (7f) in February but below par both runs since, sixth in 8.5f handicap at Wolverhampton last time; has a rare run on turf now.

7/1

12/1

Form: 717365 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won on turf in September but spoiled chance by racing too freely in last three runs; runner-up twice off 6lb higher over C&D early this year and has possibilities provided he settles.
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10

20th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

20:58 Hexham

Likleman

10st 6lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Hannah McMahon

1-29 under rules, the win coming on the Flat at Hamilton (1m4f) last September; tailed off after doing far too much early on stable debut at Newcastle (2m1f, good) in March; hard to fancy despite the application of a tongue-tie.

50/1

10

20th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

20:58 Hexham

Likleman

10st 6lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Hannah McMahon

1-29 under rules, the win coming on the Flat at Hamilton (1m4f) last September; tailed off after doing far too much early on stable debut at Newcastle (2m1f, good) in March; hard to fancy despite the application of a tongue-tie.

50/1

9th

9

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:00 Newcastle

Likleman

10st 2lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Hannah McMahon

Won off basement mark on the Flat for Simon West in September and has shown some hurdling ability this year, but his tendency to pull hard is a serious worry before this stable/handicap debut; 2lb wrong.

33/1

20/1

Form: 05467/ D

Last run: 817 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
AW winner (off 9lb higher) for previous stable but not seen on Flat since 2022 and needs to show he retains ability; poor form over hurdles for new yard.
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7th

7

(7)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:48 Newcastle (AW)

Last Mission

8st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Maurice Barnes

led at steady pace

20/1

7th

7

(7)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:48 Newcastle (AW)

Last Mission

8st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Maurice Barnes

led at steady pace

20/1

7th

7

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

17:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Last Mission

11st 2lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Maurice Barnes

Fair on the Flat in 2022 but has not shown a great deal over hurdles; unseated rider at fourth flight when 125-1 for handicap hurdle debut in May; returns from 108-day break here.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £13.70
Straight Forecast £11.71
Tricast £16.81
Trifecta £26.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Jewel Maker

SPOTLIGHT:

Roman Harry

The Times:

Likleman

Daily Mirror:

Wyvern

The Star:

Pallas Lord

Telegraph:

Roman Harry

The Guardian:

Roman Harry

Daily Mail:

Jewel Maker

D Express:

Jewel Maker

The Sun:

Jewel Maker

Daily Record:

Jewel Maker