December 06 / 15.48 Newcastle (AW)

15.48

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  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 6876

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Has something to find on his 5f-7f form but gives the impression this longer trip may prove more suitable; fitting of headgear is another possible aid; improvement plausible.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(13)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hashtagnotions

9st 13lb

J: Miss Isla Clarkson

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Dual Newcastle winner who added two turf victories last autumn, all off lower marks; consistently below market expectations of late and will want to settle better than over C&D last time, coming from stall 13 under a jockey taking just her third ride.

20/1

7th

11

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hashtagnotions

9st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Dual Newcastle winner who added two turf victories last autumn, all off lower marks; will want a good test over this trip round here and hasn't been at his best on grass lately.

12/1

7th

4

(10)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Hashtagnotions

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Scored twice (around 1m) at Ayr and Beverley last summer; back in decent nick in 2026, fifth in 8.5f Beverley handicap 22 days ago; ought to be in the shake-up again from an easing mark.

5/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 08870

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Yet to finish in the first six; returns to the scene of his best RPRs but that novice form may not be reliable; chance largely depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:10 Ripon

Precious Spartan

9st 1lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Neville

Won three times here (1m) in his first four starts for this trainer in 2025; has found life tough from an elevated mark since; "stopped quickly" in added cheekpieces at Ayr (1m2f; 22-1, beaten 36l) latest; risky proposition.

25/1

11th

4

(9)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Precious Spartan

9st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Patrick Neville

Did well for new stable last season, winning three times over 1m at Ripon; also suited by 1m2f, but launched this campaign with two low-key runs (7f/1m) and needs a good boost from the new cheekpieces.

12/1

8th

8

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Precious Spartan

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Patrick Neville

Never dangerous over 7f in sole outing this term; has a record of 3-3 over C&D (all on good ground last term; 0-17 elsewhere) and looks very interesting returned to this scenario; favourably treated off 1lb below last winning mark.

5/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 000724

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
0-6 for Jack Jones, peak effort when second at Kempton (6f) on penultimate start; sold for 1,000gns since latest; something to prove back at 1m on debut for new connections.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(11)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Manton Road

9st 7lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Richard Phillips

Three-time course winner over 7f/8.6f and suggested he needed a return to a stiffer test when fifth of 11 at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) six days ago; respected.

5/1

5th

7

(10)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Manton Road

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Richard Phillips

Caught late after hanging left in a C&D classified event two starts ago before gaining his fifth AW success at Wolverhampton (7f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) three weeks ago; a 4lb rise still leaves him fairly treated on old form and he has to be respected.

9/2

1st

11

(2)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Manton Road

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Richard Phillips

Two course wins include one over C&D; has been placed in each of his last three starts, most recently when getting caught late after hanging left at Lingfield (1m) 17 days ago; drops in trip with cheekpieces on for the first time and he's shortlisted.

10/1

OUR TIP

7/2

Form: 86372

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; only a modest second, beaten 8l by winner, over C&D most recently but did enough to suggest he's a solid contender off 2lb lower in this 0-55 event.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

19:50 Hamilton

Falaise Blanc

8st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Katie Scott

Poor strike-rate but there have been several good runs in defeat this year and his record at Hamilton reads -30222; has run well on soft but a slightly quicker surface may be ideal.

11/1

4th

7

(6)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Falaise Blanc

8st 13lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Katie Scott

Sole win from 27 starts came on the AW at Newcastle last August but he's been runner-up on turf six times, including when caught late at Hamilton (1m4f, good) two weeks ago; switch of headgear today; shortlisted.

3/1

2nd

8

(9)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

20:30 Hamilton

Falaise Blanc

9st 4lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Katie Scott

Inconsistent gelding who went close over C&D in early June and came back to that sort of level when behind Patrick Street three days ago (8lb better off back into a handicap); often pulls hard and it will depend on his mood.

6/1

12/1

Form: 000085

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
0-6; finished fifth at Wolverhampton (8.5f) most recently, picking up prize-money for the first time; one of the yard's lesser lights but could go well off this reduced mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(7)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Perfect Ruby

9st 3lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Awarded a race on Lingfield AW (1m) in March; she hasn't gone on, including in a turf classified last time out, but there's some hope on dam's side of pedigree that she can stay this far.

14/1

12

(7)

11th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:15 Yarmouth

Perfect Ruby

8st 12lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Took a while to find her feet but she was awarded the race at Lingfield (first-time blinkers) in January and didn't run badly at Kempton (also 1m, AW) one month later; not seen since and needs to prove she can do it on turf but still respected on this classified debut.

6/1

4th

6

(3)

12th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Perfect Ruby

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Little of note in early handicaps but she did well at Lingfield (1m; first-time blinkers) last month, considering she made ground wide on the home bend, to make a fight of it with the demoted Manton Road (now 2lb worse off); should be very competitive.

5/2

25/1

Form: 008

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced filly whose opening mark of 34 reflects the little she has achieved; has to race off 45 and needs a big step forward.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

14

(5)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Logical Lady

8st 7lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

Hasn't beaten many rivals in five starts; opposed.

50/1

13th

14

(5)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Logical Lady

8st 7lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

Hasn't beaten many rivals in five starts; opposed.

50/1

5th

5

(5)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Logical Lady

8st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ivan Furtado

slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along and led after 1f, headed 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

40/1

20/1

Form: 543800

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden; has a question mark over current form, having posted two duck eggs over 6f here for new stable; admittedly may be helped by going back up in trip.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(13)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Caledonian Dream

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: John Dawson

Regressive maiden for two previous yards who ran poorly for his current trainer a few months ago on his return from almost a year off; since been gelded and doesn't make obvious appeal.

33/1

11th

10

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Caledonian Dream

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Dawson

Off for 11 months since a good second in 1m2f handicap here on his final run for Alan Brown; has fitness to prove for his new handler.

11/1

6

(8)

24th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:45 Beverley

Caledonian Dream

9st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Now 0-11 but has run okay now and again, notably when placed at Musselburgh last August (1m, good); latest run needs forgiving but this is such a bad race that he can't be ruled out.

13/2

5/1

Form: 6965

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Some promise with midfield efforts the last twice, latest at Chelmsford (1m) on handicap debut; may need middle distances in due course but this stiffer track looks a plus.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Advertorial

8st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Ed Dunlop

In-form 3yo who ran well at Southwell (2m) last time when attempting to follow up her Wolverhampton success (1m6f); still unexposed beyond 1m4f and receives weight all round in this field; shortlisted.

6/1

11

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Advertorial

8st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Ed Dunlop

In-form 3yo who ran well at Southwell (2m) last time when attempting to follow up her Wolverhampton success (1m6f); still unexposed beyond 1m4f and receives weight all round in this field; shortlisted.

6/1

11

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Advertorial

8st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Ed Dunlop

In-form 3yo who ran well at Southwell (2m) last time when attempting to follow up her Wolverhampton success (1m6f); still unexposed beyond 1m4f and receives weight all round in this field; shortlisted.

6/1

Form: 4864

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Showed improvement with her fourth-place finish at Southwell (7f) last month on handicap debut, shaping as if this extra furlong will suit; likely to build on that effort; respected.
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4th

7

(4)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Bath

Evas Eyes

9st 3lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Ian Williams

in touch with leaders, weakened inside final furlong

15/2

4th

7

(4)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Bath

Evas Eyes

9st 3lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Ian Williams

in touch with leaders, weakened inside final furlong

15/2

4th

7

(4)

27th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

14:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Evas Eyes

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

11-race maiden she ran respectably when third of seven over C&D (first-time visor) 12 days ago and she's unexposed at this trip; could be in the mix if he she can find a bit extra.

8/1

10th
10 (9)
Brown Gold

33/1

Form: 9077

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Made some late headway at Southwell (7f; handicap debut) last time but recorded a scant RPR and needs to improve plenty; comfortably held by Eva's Eyes on that effort.
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10th

10

(3)

4th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:22 Newcastle (AW)

Brown Gold

8st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: John Norton

Big prices and well beaten all starts to date, again finishing last behind Manton Road in January; can't be fancied.

66/1

8th

8

(1)

20th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brown Gold

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Norton

Huge prices when down the field in both her handicaps and she's well out of the weights.

50/1

8th

8

(1)

20th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brown Gold

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Norton

Huge prices when down the field in both her handicaps and she's well out of the weights.

50/1

Form: 0904

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Improved effort in first-time visor here (6f) last month on handicap debut, shaping as if this step back up in distance will suit; clear possibilities in the retained headgear.
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10

(2)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:05 Redcar

Andalseeyagraham

8st 13lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Ended 2024 with 6f Newcastle nursery success in December but well below par in 6f handicaps at Redcar and Wetherby this summer; he's not easy to make a case for.

25/1

6th

7

(7)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

21:00 Wetherby

Andalseeyagraham

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Sprung a 125-1 surprise at Newcastle in December (6f) and ran with credit at Southwell one week later; low-key return to turf at Redcar six weeks ago; still early days but not a solid option.

16/1

6th

7

(7)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

21:00 Wetherby

Andalseeyagraham

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Sprung a 125-1 surprise at Newcastle in December (6f) and ran with credit at Southwell one week later; low-key return to turf at Redcar six weeks ago; still early days but not a solid option.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £69.30
Straight Forecast £75.50
Tricast £194.92
Trifecta £227.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

Eva's Eyes

NEWMARKET:

Advertorial

SPOTLIGHT:

Andalseeyagraham

RP RATINGS:

Falaise Blanc

Telegraph:

Advertorial

The Star:

Advertorial

The Times:

Andalseeyagraham

Daily Mirror:

Andalseeyagraham

Daily Record:

Falaise Blanc

Daily Mail:

Eva's Eyes

D Express:

Eva's Eyes

The Sun:

Eva's Eyes