November 22 / 16.40 Newcastle (AW)

16.40

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  • Prize money: £3402
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £1.91
  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
175,000euros yearling; by Night Of Thunder; closely related to 1m3f winner Rubydooby (RPR 84); dam 1m2f winner (95), half-sister to three Group 1 winners; interesting newcomer.
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1st

1

(1)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Brooklyn

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

dwelt start, in rear, steady headway 3f out, led and edged right over 1f out, went clear final 110yds, comfortably

7/2

1st

1

(1)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Brooklyn

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

175,000euros yearling; by Night Of Thunder; closely related to 1m3f winner Rubydooby (RPR 84); dam 1m2f winner (95), half-sister to three Group 1 winners; interesting newcomer.

7/2

2nd
6 (12)
Joseph

25/1

  • Place: £6.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
60,000gns foal, 70,000gns yearling; by Earthlight out of a Group-placed 6f 2yo winner (RPR 102); yard is only 1-34 with 2yos this term; others have better credentials.
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1st

1

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Joseph

10st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Both wins have been on AW at Lingfield (1m2f) and latest was off 1lb lower in April; mixed results in last four runs, but he was good third at Wolverhampton (1m4f) two weeks ago and has claims if he can back that up.

9/2

3rd

6

(9)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Joseph

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Both wins have been on AW at Lingfield over 1m2f; appeared to get the trip when fourth of seven over C&D last month but looks high in the weights.

14/1

4th

1

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

16:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Joseph

10st 1lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: John Butler

Both wins have came on AW over 1m2f at Lingfield this year, latest in April; inconsistent last four starts, respectable fourth here (9.4f) latest; second once in March over 1m3f and this is his first crack at 1m4f.

14/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 7

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest seventh in 7f contest on soft ground at Newmarket, having been outpaced and briefly unbalanced in the latter stages; may do better in this different scenario.
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7th

6

(7)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:00 Windsor

Happy Banner

9st 5lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Novice winner who has been paying his way in defeat in handicaps; wasn't helped by a dawdling pace last time at Sandown (1m); good or fast ground is fine, but slower would be an unknown.

7/1

4th

3

(4)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Sandown

Happy Banner

9st 7lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Four good runs this season, the latest a close second at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) three weeks ago; went up 3lb for that but the form was boosted when the winner followed up on Friday; ought to be right in the thick of things again.

3/1

2nd

1

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

20:22 Epsom

Happy Banner

10st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Three good runs this season, the latest a second at Chepstow (1m, good to firm) 12 days ago; competes off same mark and will be a tough nut to crack if first-time cheekpieces have any positive effect.

3/1

Form: 4

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kodiac colt who belied his 40-1 odds with fourth-place finish in 7f contest at Southwell, having raced prominently; possibilities, provided he builds on that effort.
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5th

2

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Criminal Shore

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Inconsistent on turf but usually gives his running round here, as when third to Sunriseontheboyne as favourite on Wednesday; a 5lb swing in the weights entitles him to at least close the gap, with neither likely to be hindered by the return to 7f.

4/1

3rd

7

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Criminal Shore

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Got the gaps, strong at the finish, when successful over C&D in June (17-2; from this mark - Flying Fletcher fourth); failed to build on that until hinting at a return to form at Doncaster (7f; sixth, 22-1; blindfold off late) latest; one to consider.

4/1

6th

8

(13)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Criminal Shore

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Scored at Newcastle (1m) in June but he has failed to reproduce it in three turf outings since and came in last of 11 at Haydock (7f) eight days ago; others are much preferred.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
44,000euros foal, £85,000 yearling; by Earthlight out of unraced half-sister to four winners, notably Gifts Of Gold (smart 1m2f-1m7f); stable has good record with 2yos; possibilities.
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1

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:13 Lingfield (AW)

Ventura Dream

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Made all at Southwell (1m; 16-1) in February and also ran well (third; in first-time cheekpieces) there in April; underwhelming since, particularly on last two starts (both 1m); it's possible that this sharper track could suit.

15/2

14

(4)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Ventura Dream

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Made all for a winning handicap debut over C&D in February and he bettered that form when a good third of 13 in a competitive race back here in April; fairly middling efforts since but he's dropped in the weights and the return here is a plus.

8/1

4

(7)

3rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:12 Yarmouth

Ventura Dream

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Handy sort who made all on handicap debut at Southwell (1m, AW) in February; hasn't added to it since, but he has run with credit on occasions and has dropped to a mark just 1lb higher than for his win; shortlisted.

6/1

20/1

Form: 50

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
AW debutant who needs significant improvement on his Redcar efforts; should be more interesting in handicaps shortly, unless the change of surface has major effect.
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7th

6

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:27 Salisbury

Optimatum

10st 11lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Rod Millman

He hasn't found his best form in three runs for Rod Millman but he is dropping down the weights and he has one of the more experienced riders on board; could revive.

12/1

6th

5

(4)

4th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:18 Lingfield (AW)

Optimatum

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Rod Millman

Yard in flying form but this gelding has it to prove, having been off since a poor turf comeback in May; two previous runs on Polytrack weren't great either, while an easy 7f looks a bare minimum.

20/1

9th

5

(8)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Salisbury

Optimatum

9st 8lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Rod Millman

Won at Leicester (1m, good to firm) last June when trained by Charlie Johnston and he went close at Southwell (1m, AW) on his final start for that yard; beat only one rival home on his stable debut 174 days ago and now has his first try over 6f; cheekpieces left off.

9/1

Form: 3

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising third in similar event over C&D one month ago, keeping on; this Havana Grey gelding is the form pick, even before factoring in possible progress.
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2nd

7

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Jamaican Storm

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Bryan Smart

Lacks consistency but has won his last two starts here, having beaten Wish This over C&D off 3lb lower five weeks ago; claims on that but no guarantee he'll repeat the effort and this is a bit tougher.

5/1

1st

5

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Jamaican Storm

9st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Bryan Smart

Sole win in 21 starts came narrowly over 1m here in March; held since, but is now 1lb lower so a case can be made.

100/30

6th

2

(3)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:58 Carlisle

Jamaican Storm

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Just did enough to open account at Newcastle (1m, AW) in March, his 17th start, and also ran well when third behind The Gay Blade over C&D (good) last month, having made a big forward move in the early stages; his tendency to race too freely remains a worry but he can make his presence felt.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to three winners, notably Journey (1m2f-1m4f including Group 1; RPR 120), half-brother to four useful winners; dam won French St Leger; a family that his notable connections know well; likely to need further in time but still respected at this level on debut.
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5

(2)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

16:02 Yarmouth

Lemurian

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Top-class pedigree and came good on his fifth start when blinkered at Windsor (1m, soft), where he was nicely on top at the finish; up 6lb but could have turned a corner.

11/4

1st

3

(3)

1st Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

19:00 Windsor

Lemurian

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Top-class pedigree but he ran to a modest level in three novice/maiden runs and he fared no better on his handicap debut at Newmarket last month (1m2f, good to firm); too soon to write him off and dropping in trip/class in new blinkers could see him fare better.

11/2

7th

10

(9)

8th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:14 Newmarket (July)

Lemurian

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Brother to three winners with peak RPR of at least 111, notably Journey (1m2f-1m4f including Group 1; RPR 120), so going handicapping off a mark of 66 has to catch the eye; latest was easily his closest finish, when about 7l sixth of nine in Windsor maiden (1m2f, good to firm; 50-1) in April, and he's been gelded since; needs better but market confidence would be interesting.

5/1

25/1

Form:

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in 1m maiden at Dundalk on sole start for Joseph O'Brien; sold for 1,000gns a few days later; the betting may help to gauge expectations for new yard.
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7th

13

(9)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:42 Ayr

Transfuse

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Mixed results during a busy past few weeks, though did set a new personal best when beaten only 2l in a C&D handicap (good) two starts ago; needs to bounce back from last week's Hamilton flop.

16/1

8

(8)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Transfuse

8st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Lucinda Russell

0-8 but probably his best run yet when coming from behind to be 2l off Dwindling Funds at Ayr (1m2f, good); that was only his second run in blinkers.

7/1

10

(6)

28th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Transfuse

8st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Lucinda Russell

Lightly raced 3yo who produced one of his better runs when 3l sixth of eight in first-time blinkers (retained) at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) last Tuesday; however, he needs another step forward to get off the mark today.

9/1

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33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£21,000 yearling; brother to 6f winner Granny Budgie (including 2yo/US turf; RPR 87), out of 9.4f AW winner (82); stable is 0-33 with 2yos this year; best watched.
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5

(7)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Dutch Duke

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: John Butler

Best qualifying run for Iain Jardine came at Ayr (1m, good) but it was still modest stuff; 50-1 for stable/handicap debut when beating two home at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) a fortnight ago; still early days, however, and he'll require a market check.

20/1

8th

5

(3)

6th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dutch Duke

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: John Butler

One half-promising run for former yard, coming in a 1m maiden; could be interesting on handicap debut for respected yard.

14/1

100/1

Form: 8

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten long way in 1m maiden at Nottingham, having been totally friendless in the betting; readily opposed.
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11th

9

(5)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Roman Bar

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Lisa Williamson

Beaten long way in 1m maiden at Nottingham, having been totally friendless in the betting; readily opposed.

100/1

11th

9

(5)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Roman Bar

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Lisa Williamson

Beaten long way in 1m maiden at Nottingham, having been totally friendless in the betting; readily opposed.

100/1

8th

7

(5)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

13:05 Nottingham

Roman Bar

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

By Massaat; second foal; dam 6f AW 2yo winner (RPR 77), half-sister to winners three fairly useful winners, out of 1m-winning half-sister to 1m Group 2 winner Cornelius; late foal; gelded; on debut, others are much more likely.

66/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
2,000gns yearling; Ulysses half-sister to winners Floral Splendour (7f; RPR 81) and Bright Crescent (French 1m4f; 77), out of 1m AW winner (67); yard's first 2yo runner; others preferred.
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12th

12

(3)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Papaver

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Neil Mechie

2,000gns yearling; Ulysses half-sister to winners Floral Splendour (7f; RPR 81) and Bright Crescent (French 1m4f; 77), out of 1m AW winner (67); yard's first 2yo runner; others preferred.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £48.60
Straight Forecast £61.55
Trifecta £332.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lemurian

POSTDATA:

Jamaican Storm

Daily Mail:

Brooklyn

The Times:

Happy Banner

The Guardian:

Criminal Shore

Telegraph:

Lemurian

D Express:

Lemurian

Daily Mirror:

Lemurian

The Sun:

Lemurian

Daily Record:

Lemurian

The Star:

Jamaican Storm