November 22 / 17.15 Newcastle (AW)

17.15

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  • Prize money: £13189.68
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

1st
7 (10)
Kylian

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 409276 CD

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Smart 2yo for Karl Burke; has run some good races in defeat for current yard and he's gradually slipped down the weights; latest effort excusable (soft ground) and he won decisively in his one AW start last year (C&D); one to consider.
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5th

6

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Goodwood

Kylian

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Robert Cowell

Rarely seen on a downhill track but ran a corking race in Group 3 over C&D as 2yo; often well below best in 2026 but intermittent flashes of form have lightened the gloom, including when a close fourth at Pontefract (5f, good to firm; first-time visor, retained) latest; on the risky side overall.

8/1

4th

5

(3)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

17:45 Pontefract

Kylian

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Robert Cowell

His mark continues to fall and there were promising signs at Newcastle (5f, AW) in June; however, two lesser runs have followed and he has to turn things around in a first-time visor (has worn cheekpieces/blinkers this term).

6/1

12

(10)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Kylian

9st 4lb

T: Robert Cowell

12/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 64-400 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Useful 2yo, second in the Norfolk Stakes on his second start; made a pleasing reappearance at Newbury in May but he's been well held in two runs since, the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup and a hot York handicap last month; slightly calmer waters today and too soon to write him off.
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11

(9)

6th Apr 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 2

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Malc

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Still to add to his debut success as a 2yo but he has taken well to AW this winter, in the frame in three Class 2 handicaps at Newcastle; looks the clear pick of the Richard Fahey contingent.

12/1

11

(9)

6th Apr 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 2

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Malc

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Still to add to his debut success as a 2yo but he has taken well to AW this winter, in the frame in three Class 2 handicaps at Newcastle; looks the clear pick of the Richard Fahey contingent.

12/1

3rd

6

(12)

17th Jan 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Malc

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

pressed leader, lost second inside final furlong, kept on

14/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 032125 CD BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
He has taken well to AW, winning over C&D last month and then going down narrowly at Southwell ten days ago; heavily backed here last week but met all the trouble going, eventually coming in fifth of the nine runners; 4lb out of the handicap but last week's run suggests he is back near his very best; this is a classier race but each-way claims.
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4th

10

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Spirit Of Applause

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner (September 2022); reliable in 2026, inching ever closer; beaten a nose by the in-form Mr Cool at Redcar (6f, good; 12-1) ten days ago; small 2lb rise, coupled with less favourable low draw, enough to further frustrate?

3/1

2nd

7

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

Spirit Of Applause

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Reliable sort who comes here on the back of a good second of nine in 5f Pontefract handicap 17 days ago; can make his presence felt off the same mark.

5/1

2nd

3

(4)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:15 Pontefract

Spirit Of Applause

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Posted two good thirds at the start of last month (5f/5.6f, good to firm) before midfield finish in big-field Class 4 at York (6f, good to firm); the drop back in trip/grade can help and he could be in the mix.

11/2

13/2

Form: 1-2920

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won twice on AW (6f) last November, both in good style; second in a good race at Newcastle on New Year's Day (6f; handicap debut) and chased home Big Evs at York's Dante meeting when sporting cheekpieces for the first time; well beaten at Royal Ascot but he retains potential and this test should suit; one to consider.
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15th

1

(15)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Sommelier

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Kieran P Cotter

Dual AW winner; highlight of British form when second to Big Evs in a Listed race at York in May 2024; rated 99 at his peak. gained his first turf success off 72 when making all in a 20-runner contest at the Curragh three starts ago; now 10lb higher.

16/1

14th

3

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Sommelier

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Kieran P Cotter

Dual AW winner; highlight of British form when second to Big Evs in a Listed race at York in May 2024; rated 99 at his peak. gained his first turf success off 72 when making all in a 20-runner contest over a little further than this here early this month; fair fifth under a fixed penalty in a 5f Cork event four days later; has gone up 11lb in total.

12/1

5th

1

(19)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:17 Navan

Sommelier

10st 9lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Kieran P Cotter

Dual AW winner; highlight of British form when second to Big Evs in a Listed race at York in May 2024; rated 99 at his peak. gained his first turf success off 72 when making all in a 20-runner contest over an extended 6f at the Curragh on Wednesday; has a fixed 7lb penalty; an additional 2lb claimed this time; this stiff 5f should be fine for him.

9/2

5th
6 (9)
Bergerac

7/2

Form: 815663 CD

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won the Gosforth Park Cup over C&D in June off 4lb lower; he has run well in hot sprint handicaps in four runs since, most recently third of 22 in the Ayr Silver Cup (best of the far-side group); two wins and a second from five C&D runs; major player.
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9th

2

(9)

27th Aug 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Bergerac

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

A fair 5f winner in 2025 but yet to fire this season, tenth of 12 in 6f Hamilton handicap 16 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

16/1

10th

11

(8)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Bergerac

9st 1lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

Course winner last June off a 10lb higher mark than today's, but he's been struggling in recent starts and hasn't won over 6f since August 2022; best watched at present.

33/1

10th

9

(7)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Bergerac

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Fine servant down the years but he hasn't won over 6f since August 2022; on a good mark and can pop up soon but would like to see more from him before getting involved.

20/1

Form: -05302 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won a 5.5f handicap at last year's Ebor meeting and he's 3lb lower today; ran well at Sandown in July and again at Kempton last month (6f; stiff task against an exciting sprinter); one to take seriously.
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8th

5

(10)

22nd Feb 2025

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0m 4f 214y

Class 1

14:40 Southwell (AW)

Equilateral

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Charles Hills

taken down early, in rear, brief headway over 1f out, no impression

10/1

5th

1

(2)

25th Jan 2025

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0m 5f 21y

Class 2

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Equilateral

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charles Hills

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

100/30

5th

1

(2)

25th Jan 2025

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0m 5f 21y

Class 2

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Equilateral

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charles Hills

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway on outer over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

100/30

OUR TIP

Form: 2-8668 C

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Had a fine year in 2023, his first with this stable, when an Ayr Gold Cup win was the highlight; has only run well in one of his four starts this year and hopes rest on a wind operation having a positive effect; second and first in two runs at Newcastle.
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4th

3

(2)

14th Dec 2024

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0m 6f 16y

Class 2

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Significantly

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Julie Camacho

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, pressed leader over 4f out, weakened inside final furlong

4/1

4th

3

(2)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 2

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Significantly

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Julie Camacho

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, pressed leader over 4f out, weakened inside final furlong

4/1

7th

2

(7)

22nd Nov 2024

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0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Significantly

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Had a fine year in 2023, his first with this stable, when an Ayr Gold Cup win was the highlight; has only run well in one of his four starts this year and hopes rest on a wind operation having a positive effect; second and first in two runs at Newcastle.

5/1

Form: 976058

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Essentially disappointing this year after a promising second at Southwell in February (5f, Listed); type to revive at some point and this mark looks well within range but the yard could be in better form.
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6th

10

(13)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Juan Les Pins

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Had been running well but has performed miserably in his last two races when awkward at the start both times.

20/1

16th

4

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Juan Les Pins

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Good run of form ground to a halt at Thirsk ten days ago when he wasn't on his best behaviour in the stalls; has the ability to feature off this mark but is not without risk.

14/1

9th

10

(8)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Juan Les Pins

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

He had dropped a long way in the weights before ending a losing run at Newcastle (5f) in March; added a C&D win in April and he has run well in defeat in both runs since; creeping back up the weights and had a 53-day break but he has the ability to go well.

6/1

20/1

Form: -96802 D

Last run: 174 days

W: 8st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Went close at Doncaster (6f, good) when last seen in June but he's rated much lower on turf and he returns to action off what is effectively a 19lb higher mark; can win races this winter but perhaps not this one.
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7th

6

(3)

4th Mar 2025

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0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Power

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Not as good or consistent as he was and does a lot of his racing now over 6f, as when behind Monks Dream (Dark Kestrel fifth) here recently; again only holds each-way claims.

8/1

7

(6)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Power

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Dropped to a dangerous mark and his last two efforts have been more encouraging; 7lb better off with Brazilian Rose on last month's C&D run but wouldn't be open to the same progress as that rival.

14/1

4th

2

(2)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Power

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Close third on latest outing but isn't certain to build on that effort; 0-11 for current yard and losing run goes back to 2022.

10/1

20/1

Form: 500-09 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Ended 2023 with a whimper and he's been short of his best in two runs in 2024; dropped a long way in the weights but this looks a warm race in which to try and revive.
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2

(4)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Beverley

Bond Chairman

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Wins both came first time out but he ran poorly for his new yard on comeback five weeks ago, having struggled during a limited campaign last year; often pulls hard and has plenty to prove now.

8/1

11

(4)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Bond Chairman

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Capable of smart handicap form in 2022 and 2023 (RPR 102); ended 2023 tamely though and no sign of a revival in three runs last year; not a solid option but it's possible a change of stable could have freshened him up and he's thrown in if that's the case.

16/1

11

(4)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Bond Chairman

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Capable of smart handicap form in 2022 and 2023 (RPR 102); ended 2023 tamely though and no sign of a revival in three runs last year; not a solid option but it's possible a change of stable could have freshened him up and he's thrown in if that's the case.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £67.40
Straight Forecast £63.91
Tricast £352.86
Trifecta £439.70

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Spirit Of Applause

RP RATINGS:

Kylian

The Times:

Bergerac

SPOTLIGHT:

Sommelier

Telegraph:

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D Express:

Kylian

The Sun:

Kylian

Daily Mirror:

Sommelier

POSTDATA:

Spirit Of Applause

THE NORTH:

Spirit Of Applause

The Star:

Spirit Of Applause

The Guardian:

Bergerac

Daily Record:

Bergerac

Daily Mail:

Equilateral