November 22 / 16.10 Newcastle (AW)

16.10

Standard

Stay Safe Players With BetMGM Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
SKY
View Course
Stay Safe Players With BetMGM Nursery Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £25.00
  • Place: £5.90

Form: 43780

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in four starts for Emmet Mullins, but was beaten around 30l when last of ten on stable debut at Musselbugh (7f, good to soft) 16 days ago; dam won seven times on Polytrack, but she needs a transformation.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

10

(6)

19th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:23 Pontefract

Dandy Magic

8st 12lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Creditable third when favourite for similar event over 7f at Musselburgh last Monday; consistent over the last few months and holds a solid chance back down in trip; has gained all wins over sprint distances, the most recent in August.

5/1

4th

13

(9)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Haydock

Dandy Magic

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Jim Goldie

Better than ever when only just losing out at Doncaster (6f, good) two weeks ago; she's also won on good to soft but has more to prove with this rare run on soft.

10/1

2nd
10 (6)
Blue Lakota

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 6902 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Well held in three starts on turf in the summer, but having undergone wind surgery he was beaten just a short head on nursery/AW debut over 5f here three weeks ago; return to this trip may suit and respected despite 2lb rise.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Blue Lakota

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

In very good form on the AW through the winter (scored twice at Newcastle) but he's yet to show any worthwhile form on turf and came in last of ten in 5f Carlisle handicap last time; others appeal much more.

16/1

10th

9

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Blue Lakota

8st 12lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Has something to prove back on turf but is a leading player provided AW form is transferred back to this sphere; runner-up off 10lb higher at Southwell (5f) most recently.

3/1

2nd

5

(4)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Blue Lakota

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Course scorer who arrives in good nick, just edged out when fourth of six in 5f Newcastle handicap 19 days ago; can make his presence felt again.

3/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 36525

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Ran well on his racecourse debut and again when beaten less than a length on nursery debut at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) last month; held over 7f there 15 days ago, but that was in a better race; hood removed after one use.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(3)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:35 Redcar

Harswell Ruby

8st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Roger Fell

Won at Thirsk (1m) in April and now back to the same mark after ten defeats since; creditable fourth over C&D when last seen 18 days ago but this is more competitive.

16/1

4th

1

(1)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:53 Redcar

Harswell Ruby

10st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Scored at Thirsk (1m) in April and mainly in good form since, though beat just two in 1m handicap back there last time; no surprise to see her bounce back, though.

7/1

13th

6

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Harswell Ruby

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

One of two wins came over C&D (April); some good runs in the meantime and has a handy draw to work from.

12/1

Form: 035

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Improved from July's Doncaster debut when third of ten in a Thirsk maiden (6f, good) the following month; again ran well when fifth of 17 in a novice over the same C&D (good) in September (gelded since); dam was a smart performer, including on Tapeta (RPR 105); interesting on nursery debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(6)

3rd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Hundred Caps

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julie Camacho

Consistent gelding who recently underwent a third round of wind surgery; C&D win in January came off this mark and he won't mind coming back up from 5f, so he's one to consider, returned to blinkers from cheekpieces.

8/1

5th

3

(4)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Hundred Caps

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Julie Camacho

Added to his two Beverley wins when scoring on Tapeta at Southwell (6f) in January; only 1lb higher than for that success and he's run plenty of good races since including when third at Hamilton (5f, good) last month; respected on his first run after another wind operation.

11/2

Form: 9453

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has shown some abililty as when third of seven at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) 15 days ago, albeit he finished over 8l behind the winner; needs to take a step forward now switched to a nursery.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(6)

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Newmarket

Kodi Fire

10st 11lb

J: Mr James Hills

T: Charles Hills

Seemingly perked up by first-time cheekpieces when making all at Chepstow (1m, good to firm) in July but was below form at Sandown last month and needs to bounce back again.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 847661 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the seventh attempt when beating Ghostman by half a length over C&D 17 days ago; up 3lb but still one of the likelier winners under conditions that suit.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(4)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:05 Redcar

Bow Street

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

A fair juvenile 6f winner but he arrives below par, tenth of 12 in 6f Newmarket handicap last month; others appeal more.

6/1

10th

11

(10)

16th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Newmarket

Bow Street

9st 0lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Only win and best form has been on the AW; wasn't beaten too far in his only handicap on grass and was just 3l away in two AW handicaps before hampered by a slow start last time; hold-up tactics might not be ideal here on quickening ground.

10/1

10th

11

(10)

16th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Newmarket

Bow Street

9st 0lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Only win and best form has been on the AW; wasn't beaten too far in his only handicap on grass and was just 3l away in two AW handicaps before hampered by a slow start last time; hold-up tactics might not be ideal here on quickening ground.

10/1

10/1

Form: 3604

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Signs of ability in four starts on turf as when fourth of nine at Redcar (6f, soft) five weeks ago, but the form of that race isn't working out; more needed on nursery/AW debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(5)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:33 Pontefract

Beerwah

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

5f handicap wins at Redcar and Nottingham this year; close up in second at Bath and Musselburgh on his last two starts; should remain competitive.

8/1

2nd

2

(6)

25th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Beerwah

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

He's been up and down this season but has won twice (5f, good to firm) and was a good second at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) last time when denied a clear run; no surprise if this progressive 4yo makes amends today.

3/1

2nd

2

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:48 Bath

Beerwah

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John & Sean Quinn

Northern raider who has won twice on fast ground over 5f this season; had poor track position when below form at Beverley recently; no surprise if he bounces back quickly over this slightly longer trip.

5/2

20/1

Form: 54478

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Best effort when fourth of eight in a Ripon novice (6f, good) in August, but not built on it and failed to beat a rival on nursery/AW debut over C&D last month; enough to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(6)

20th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Auntie Jo

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Katie Scott

Two C&D wins for David O'Meara this year (visored both times) and subsequently placed on turf for this stable; absent since below-par 6f run in July (no headgear) but has possibilities if ready to roll; blinkers refitted.

9/1

7th

10

(3)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Auntie Jo

8st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Katie Scott

Both wins have come at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) for David O'Meara this year; not beaten far into third of ten on her second start for this yard at Musselburgh (5f, good) three weeks ago, but a suspicion that the minimum trip suits her best.

8/1

3rd

2

(4)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Auntie Jo

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Two 5f wins for David O'Meara at Newcastle this year, the latter achieved in smooth fashion at the beginning of this month; never a threat when fifth on stable debut at Ayr (5f, soft) ten days ago, taking turf record to 0-9; the headgear she's worn on her last ten starts is left off here.

10/1

Form: 508422 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Knocking at the door having gone close here the last twice, running Bow Street to half a length over this trip 17 days ago; 2lb better off and should be bang there once again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

(9)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

19:00 Doncaster

Ghostman

9st 1lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: Dylan Cunha

Looked a non-stayer in first 7f handicap, at Yarmouth in September, and he's raced over sprint trips since, this year winning over 5f on reappearance and kept to that trip since; staying power queried for now.

9/1

6th

1

(4)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Windsor

Ghostman

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Dylan Cunha

Hindered by unfavourable draw at Lingfield last time and is better judged on his reappearance success at same venue (5f, good to firm); only 2lb higher and not ruled out.

5/1

5th

5

(1)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

20:15 Lingfield

Ghostman

9st 6lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Dylan Cunha

Off the mark at the tenth attempt when beating Sandscreendeliverd by a neck over C&D two weeks ago; unexposed in sprint handicaps on turf and a 3lb rise doesn't look excessive; stall 1 not ideal given the stands' rail was such an advantage here on Saturday night.

9/2

Form: 7968

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Not set the world alight in four starts on turf, sent off at triple-digit odds for the last three; best watched on nursery/AW debut unless the market suggests otherwise.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

What What What

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

C&D winner last year; won again at Southwell in February (6f) but rather out of sorts since; back on his last winning mark.

13/2

7th

5

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

What What What

8st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Game effort to win over C&D in February off 1lb lower; only run since came at Thirsk 12 days ago when easy to back and dropping right away in the race won by Eldeyaar; racecourse evidence suggests he will be much happier now back on AW.

7/1

15th

8

(2)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

What What What

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Had the headgear left off when back to winning ways in 6f Southwell handicap 53 days ago; he's yet to show much in a handful of turf runs though, so needs to back it up.

7/1

20/1

Form: 877

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Huge prices and has shown little in three starts over 5.5f-7f on turf/Tapeta; open to improvement now handicapping, but it will be needed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

12

(12)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Good Reward

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Has shown poor form on AW since her turf debut in June last year; returns to turf from seven-month absence in first-time cheekpieces, but hard to fancy.

33/1

6th

8

(4)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Good Reward

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Brian Ellison

in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

50/1

6th

8

(4)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Good Reward

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Brian Ellison

Hasn't beaten many in her first five starts including in blinkers last time; look elsewhere.

50/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £138.10
Straight Forecast £97.99
Tricast £1036.79
Trifecta £1707.90

Selections

Telegraph:

Ghostman

RP RATINGS:

Blue Lakota

SPOTLIGHT:

Hundred Caps

POSTDATA:

Bow Street

D Express:

Beerwah

The Guardian:

Ghostman

The Sun:

Ghostman

Daily Record:

Ghostman

The Times:

Hundred Caps

The Star:

Bow Street

Daily Mail:

Blue Lakota

Daily Mirror:

Blue Lakota