November 23 / 16.40 Newcastle (AW)

16.40

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  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

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12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 851400

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won a York nursery over 6f at the Ebor meeting but has failed by a long chalk to repeat the form in varied company since; now tackles the AW for the first time; something to prove at present.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

13

(9)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Yes Im Mali

8st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Won over C&D (good) last month on second stable start; midfield finish at Newbury (6f, good) next time before 1l second of 20 at York (6f, good) last Saturday; he could still have more to offer for this yard; respected.

13/2

2nd

9

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Yes Im Mali

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Prevailed in big-field Class 5 event at Thirsk (6f, good) last month on second start for new yard; found it harder in a Newbury Class 2 last weekend but could fare better with his sights lowered.

12/1

7th

15

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Yes Im Mali

8st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David O’Meara

Prevailed in big-field Class 5 event at Thirsk (6f, good) last month on second start for new yard; back up sharply in grade but gets weight all round and may remain competitive.

14/1

5/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 7321

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Getting better with each run and got off the mark in maiden at Doncaster (6f, soft) two weeks ago, travelling smoothly and knuckling down well; should be just as effective back at 5f and he shaped nicely on his only AW outing; leading contender.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

17

(14)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

So Darn Hot

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Campaigned mostly over 6f, winning four times for previous yard; 2-5 on grass; mixed results on AW for new stable; ran respectably in sole 7f attempt but chance of landing this hot handicap partly depends on the effects of first-time headgear.

14/1

6th

10

(3)

3rd Apr 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

So Darn Hot

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Met all sorts of trouble when down the field behind Berkshire Whisper here 12 months ago; beaten in races won by reopposing rivals in all three starts for his new stable this winter; edging down the weights and has a good apprentice booked but others still appeal more.

25/1

1

(7)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:15 Windsor

So Darn Hot

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Quite a progressive sprinter on turf/AW, winning three times; suffered bad luck at Newcastle on Good Friday, then ran creditably to finish third at Newmarket (6f, good) last month; on same mark on this drop back in grade and he's respected.

7/2

Form: 843211 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Took a while to find her feet but she's thriving now, winning nurseries here over 7f and 6f; travelled so strongly last time that she ought to be just as effective back at 5f (very green on two previous attempts); climbing up the weights, but deservedly so, and a hat-trick looks possible.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(6)

4th Feb 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Laurens Dream

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Both her wins have come at Newcastle (6f and 7f); she has finished second in 7f classified events on her last three starts but she will need to raise her game to take this; the return to Newcastle and switch to blinkers could spark extra though.

5/1

2nd

5

(6)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:25 Southwell (AW)

Laurens Dream

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Losing run stands at 18 but she has run well in 7f classified events on Tapeta on her last two starts, the latest here last week; strong claims in this field.

2/1

14

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Laurens Dream

9st 2lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Michael & David Easterby

Gained both wins on Newcastle AW last November; 0-12 on turf but has frame possibilities on some of her recent form; drop back to Class 6 looks a plus.

12/1

Form: 435233

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
0-6 but has made the frame five times, third of ten in 6f novice at Southwell on stable debut 11 days ago; has plenty of speed and may be suited by this drop back in distance (best effort came on only attempt at 5f).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:05 Windsor

Cressida Wildes

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Phil McEntee

Scored at Wolverhampton (5f) in February, but she was off for ten weeks before beating only one in 5f handicap at Ascot 23 days ago; has a bit to prove now.

25/1

17th

3

(16)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Cressida Wildes

9st 8lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

Ran out the ready winner of a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton in February but she failed to back it up at Chelmsford ten days later; she is effective on turf but looks up against it in this field on her return from a 72-day break.

25/1

Form: 502155 D

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Gained two 5f successes (including on AW) in spring/summer and not disgraced when fifth in nurseries at Beverley and Thirsk since; not discounted after a break but he may need a personal best to resume winning ways.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(5)

1st Jun 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Winchurch

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Took advantage of a sliding mark when easily winning an ordinary Nottingham handicap from the front five weeks ago; drawn to attack again and fine on Tapeta but an 8lb rise will test him into a deeper race.

7/2

1st

5

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:20 Nottingham

Winchurch

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Campaigned mainly over 5f, most recently 2l fourth at Nottingham last weekend; remains well treated, having gained both handicap wins off higher marks, and has two pieces of 6f form this year; shortlisted.

100/30

4th

4

(5)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:45 Nottingham

Winchurch

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Well handicapped on his 2025 best and he hasn't always enjoyed much luck on AW this winter; creditable third of nine at Southwell (6f) back from a short break 23 days ago; Mick Appleby has won this twice in recent years.

5/1

14/1

Form: 65170 D

Last run: 99 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Hamilton maiden winner over this distance in the summer; seemed to have her limitations exposed at Listed level on her next two starts; now needs to get back on track on AW debut after over three months off.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(2)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

16:45 Southwell (AW)

I Got Soul

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Ryan

prominent, lost position under 2f out, soon weakened

10/1

6th

3

(2)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

16:45 Southwell (AW)

I Got Soul

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Ryan

prominent

10/1

6th

3

(5)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

I Got Soul

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Hamilton maiden winner over this distance in the summer; seemed to have her limitations exposed at Listed level on her next two starts; now needs to get back on track on AW debut after over three months off.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £11.00
Straight Forecast £9.16
Trifecta £41.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Commander Atkinson

POSTDATA:

Laurens Dream

RP RATINGS:

So Darn Hot

Daily Mail:

Laurens Dream

The Sun:

Laurens Dream

The Star:

Laurens Dream

The Times:

So Darn Hot

Telegraph:

So Darn Hot

The Guardian:

So Darn Hot

TOPSPEED:

Commander Atkinson

D Express:

Commander Atkinson

Daily Mirror:

Commander Atkinson

Daily Record:

Commander Atkinson