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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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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7th

9

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

18:09 Carlisle

Jewel Maker

9st 7lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

Dual course winner (including at this trip) whose best run this term came when fourth to Krissy over C&D on his penultimate start; didn't build on it over 1m here next time, though.

16/1

8th

8

(5)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

Jewel Maker

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who ran his best race of the campaign when fourth over 1m1f here last month; should run his race again but might have to make do with some minor money.

8/1

4th

7

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Jewel Maker

9st 7lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

11yo who has plenty to prove on the evidence of this year's three runs; however, he's 6lb lower than when winning at Redcar last October and perhaps the return to Carlisle will trigger a revival, with his course form figures reading 4106231.

20/1

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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9th

5

(7)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Roman Harry

9st 11lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: S M Duffy

Dual AW winner is 0-27 on turf; middling effort at the Curragh last time and overall record on this surface is concerning.

16/1

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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4th

5

(2)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:05 Ayr

Annandale

8st 7lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Jim Goldie

Gained three of his nine wins over this C&D and gave good account when staying-on third over C&D (good) a week ago; still on the same workable mark and has another big role to play.

5/2

3rd

3

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:30 Ayr

Annandale

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Gained three of his nine wins over this C&D; disappointing favourite when well-held third of six at Hamilton (1m5f, good to firm) 11 days ago but won over 1m3f there a week earlier and has claims if judged on that form.

5/1

3rd

4

(5)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

18:00 Hamilton

Annandale

11st 1lb

J: Miss Kayleigh Williams

T: Jim Goldie

8yo who won here (1m3f, good) last Wednesday on his second start back from a break; he'll be fine back up in trip and Kayleigh Williams made a dream start to her riding career when winning on a stablemate this month; strong claims under a 4lb penalty.

4/5

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

Non-runners

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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