19.15
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- Prize money: £2983.38
- 0m 7f 14y
- Class 6
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Mostly sunny
16/1
Form: 495759 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 9lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9 (5) |
18th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Veteran who is a multiple course winner and perhaps needed latest run (back from layoff); losing sequence is mounting up, however. |
12/1 |
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9th 4 (11) |
2nd May 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Veteran winner of 11 races here, mostly over this trip; hasn't got his nose in front for 15 months but was placed over C&D when just 1lb lower earlier in the year; not ruled out. |
7/1 |
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9th 4 (11) |
2nd May 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
took keen hold, prominent, not clear run over 2f out, weakened final 110yds |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 134150 C BF
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 7 (2) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 195y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Handy sort who has been successful three times on the AW this year; has won four times on turf, but was found to have bled at Ayr last time; others more convincing. |
10/1 |
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6th 4 (4) |
5th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Successful three times over 6f on Newcastle AW this year; ran well at Musselburgh (7f, good; neck second) returned to turf last week; now 2lb higher but Cara Tuke removes 7lb; respected in current form. |
13/8 |
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2nd 3 (10) |
29th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Made it three wins in his last four starts (all 6f at Newcastle) when seeing off ten rivals in an apprentice race last week; former C&D scorer so the step back up in trip shouldn't be an issue and he escapes a penalty. |
2/1 |
9/2
Form: 216492 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 (6) |
11th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Has been running well since March and she's won at Musselburgh (1m/7f, good) in her last three starts; up another 4lb but she's a strong traveller who still looks feasibly treated and is a big player again in her bid for a four-timer. |
5/2 |
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7 (8) |
22nd Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Has been running well since March and always looked the most likely winner over C&D three weeks ago (good); fair shout off 4lb higher provided the ground doesn't soften up too much. |
11/4 |
16/1
Form: 127287 CD
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 6 (8) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Six of his seven wins have been on AW and yet to win beyond 8.5f; second of 11 at Pontefract (1m, good) ten days ago where he stayed on to suggest this longer trip should suit. |
11/2 |
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4th 6 (8) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader from over 1f out, weakened final 110yds |
11/2 |
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2nd 3 (7) |
30th Apr 2025 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Probably better on the AW but won on turf for David O'Meara in July 2021 (6f, good); good second over 1m at Newcastle two runs back and not beaten far when seventh of 13 at Thirsk last week (7f, good to firm). |
9/1 |
6/1
Form: 608785 D
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (1) |
19th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 135y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Three-time AW winner, most recently at Dundalk (7f, AW) in October when trained by Charles Byrnes; third on his stable debut at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in February but he's not built on that in three starts since; unraced on ground slower than good to soft. |
12/1 |
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10th 3 (2) |
11th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
A fair 7f winner in Ireland for Charles Byrnes in 2025 but yet to hit top form for his current yard, only eighth in 6f Wolverhampton handicap 29 days ago; needs to take a step forward. |
12/1 |
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8th 11 (3) |
13th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
7f AW winner for Charles Byrnes in October; satisfactory start for new stable when third of nine at Chelmsford last month but he was unable to build on it at Kempton 11 days ago; others appeal more. |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: 212390 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (7) |
10th Jul 2025 Soft 0m 5f 182y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Front-runner who won here over 7f last season (first-time blinkers); below her best at Newcastle (the scene of her three other wins) when last seen 103 days ago and now steps into class 4 company for the first time. |
12/1 |
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8th 5 (9) |
29th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Front-runner who has turned in a string of good course runs since November, winning three times; latest second (6f) represented further improvement; another 2lb higher but set to go well again. |
9/2 |
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2nd 2 (1) |
22nd Mar 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Three course wins this winter, including at this trip; solid placed efforts the last twice and likely to go well once again. |
4/1 |
16/1
Form: 704507
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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21th 11 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Maiden, rated 90 over hurdles and 50 on the Flat, off since September, others appeal more. |
22/1 |
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11th 2 |
26th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Dual-purpose maiden has shown ability over hurdles but hasn't really been threatening in recent starts; however, he drops into 0-100 company for the first time so a big run would not surprise. |
9/1 |
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8th 4 |
11th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 169y |
11st 6lb |
Has shown glimmers of ability since switched to hurdles, including on his last two starts when finishing in midfield at Galway; down another pound but needs to find extra off his current mark. |
10/1 |
9/2
Form: 80-551 C
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 3 (4) |
17th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
slowly away, in rear, headway up the centre over 2f out, weakened over 1f out |
10/1 |
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9th 3 (4) |
17th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
slowly away, in rear, headway up the centre over 2f out, weakened over 1f out |
10/1 |
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9th 9 (12) |
6th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
11st 0lb |
Ended a lengthy losing run when scoring over C&D in October but she's not easy to predict and was never involved when favourite here (7f) last time; now drops back in trip but she needs to step up again to make an impact in this competitive race; blinkers back on. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: 833341 C
Last run: 213 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 9 (10) |
4th Apr 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
A bit in and out since winning off 4lb higher at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) a year ago, twice finishing runner-up in five starts in 0-50 classified company this year; record of 3-51 a concern and she isn't well drawn. |
11/1 |
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10th 9 (10) |
4th Apr 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
A bit in and out since winning off 4lb higher at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) a year ago, twice finishing runner-up in five starts in 0-50 classified company this year; record of 3-51 a concern and she isn't well drawn. |
11/1 |
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2nd 7 (8) |
20th Mar 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
3-40 on AW and form has been uneven since last win at Wolverhampton nearly a year ago; below best from wide draw at Southwell last time but no surprise to see him go well here. |
7/1 |
7/1
Form: 462362 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (8) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
All five wins have come here, the latest over C&D in December, and he was short-headed over 7f here on March 12; this hold-up horse was on the wrong end of a pace bias when 2l sixth over C&D last Saturday and could play a leading role if this pans out more favourably. |
7/1 |
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6th 10 (9) |
21st Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
All of his five wins have been at Newcastle and he produced a strong finish to go close over 7f here last Thursday; only 1lb higher on this step back up in trip and he's an interesting contender. |
5/1 |
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2nd 9 (6) |
12th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Two Class 6 wins here (including this trip) in late 2025 but recent efforts no more than respectable, including at Wolverhampton on Monday. |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: 551672 C
Last run: 6 days
W: 8st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (6) |
29th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Hasn't troubled the judge since returning in December from a short break and finished well behind Spirit Of Bowland over C&D last time. |
33/1 |
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9th 8 (5) |
26th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Last win away from Newcastle was in 2021; slow starts have been holding him back so both classified fourths over C&D this month can arguably be upgraded; chance rests largely on the start. |
20/1 |
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4th 5 (7) |
14th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
It has been a long time since he won away from Newcastle and he has run to just a modest level in two Southwell runs this year; others appeal more for win purposes. |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 859563 D
Last run: 6 days
W: 8st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (4) |
12th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Placed twice off lowly marks this year and will be suited by today's trip/ground but this regressive 7yo is on a fairly long losing run and others here appeal more; visor the headgear of choice today. |
14/1 |
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6 (10) |
15th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 50y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
His last win came in December 2023 but he's run some good races this year, including when third of nine at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) in May; well beaten behind some of these rivals at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) 27 days ago, despite being sent off favourite; cheekpieces replace visor. |
8/1 |
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3 (6) |
18th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
His last win was in December 2023 but he's run some good races this year including when runner-up in a classified at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in February and a close third in Leicester handicap (1m2f, good to firm) on his penultimate run; looks interesting on that form and he's respected in this weak race. |
13/8 |
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