December 28 / 18.00 Newcastle (AW)

18.00

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  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 514221 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Record of 14221 since wearing a visor, most recently scoring by half a length over C&D off 5lb lower (form has received a couple of boosts since); now 2-5 on AW too; very solid claims.
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1

(10)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Pals Battalion

10st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Mixed results in higher grades on turf of late; has a better strike-rate (4-10) on AW and looks interesting returned to this sphere off 1lb below last winning mark.

10/1

5

(6)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Haydock

Pals Battalion

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David O’Meara

Never in contention in the Ayr Silver Cup last week; mark not beyond him judged on this year's best but he has few secrets now.

20/1

18th

21

(17)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Pals Battalion

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Has a useful strike-rate on the AW but just 1-18 on turf; suffered some interference over C&D on his latest 6f start in July but he looks to have his share of weight relative to the company he keeps today.

40/1

16/1

  • Place: £10.60

Form: 200309

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Maiden who has raced mainly at 7f/1m and has inconsistent handicap form; however, went too freely in first-time visor most recently and this return to 6f may suit in the retained headgear.
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6th

20

(22)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Modern Times

9st 2lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Tim Easterby

Won a 6f Ripon maiden last June and stays 7f; 0-13 in handicaps, however, and others present stronger cases despite his career-low mark.

14/1

5th

8

(4)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

Modern Times

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won a C&D maiden (good) last June on his second start for Tim Easterby; returned after a lengthy absence with a creditable fifth here (6f, good to soft) last month and ran another solid race at Pontefract last time; still looks on a workable mark and he shouldn't be far away.

5/1

3rd

5

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Pontefract

Modern Times

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Ripon maiden win (6f, good) last June on his second start for Tim Easterby; shaped nicely on his return from ten months off back at Ripon two weeks ago, poorly positioned but running the fastest final 2f split to snatch a never-dangerous fifth; should be sharper today and he's interesting off the same mark.

3/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 546134 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
In-form 5yo who opened his AW account with Southwell win last month and has made the frame twice since; ties in with a couple of these rivals on C&D running 22 days ago; likely player.
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11th

11

(9)

24th Feb 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:42 Newcastle (AW)

Showtime Mahomes

8st 13lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Resumed winning ways at Southwell (6f; 10-1, from a 2lb lower mark) early in the New Year, having regularly caught the eye here prior; no obvious excuses when fourth over C&D latest (14-1); others more appealing.

20/1

4th

4

(6)

10th Feb 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Showtime Mahomes

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Came from off the pace to score at Southwell last month, his seventh success; probably still on a workable mark but his latest run was below par and his record in recent months is very mixed.

8/1

7th

4

(13)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Showtime Mahomes

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

His Carlisle win in July (6f, soft) was a comfortable one and he is only 3lb higher tonight; not far behind Sugar Baby at Redcar a fortnight ago but this will require more.

12/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 600279 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Useful on his day but has an underwhelming strike-rate and his 2024 form is inconsistent; that said, holds a fighting chance off current mark back down in grade, provided he's on song.
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3

(6)

9th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Pontefract

Admiral D

10st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Has a poor strike-rate since 2022 and isn't particularly solid on 2025 efforts; however, drops in grade off a reduced mark and can't be dismissed; very similar type to Illusionist.

11/1

9

(3)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Admiral D

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

He's dropped to a dangerous mark and showed the odd hint of spark on occasions towards the end of last year; can go well fresh but he's been regressive and has a poor strike-rate over the last few years.

14/1

9

(3)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Admiral D

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

He's dropped to a dangerous mark and showed the odd hint of spark on occasions towards the end of last year; can go well fresh but he's been regressive and has a poor strike-rate over the last few years.

14/1

Form: 734141 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 141, all at this venue, since running in 6f handicaps (maiden previously); now upped in grade but looks open to further progress over this distance; shortlisted.
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13th

22

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Beale Street

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Bryan Smart

Last of 20 over 6f last May on his only race here, before finishing on the heels of the leaders twice over 7f at Doncaster; 0-11 on turf and not the most consistent but he won at Newcastle on two of his last three AW starts and the latest was over 7f; 6lb lower today and needs a close look.

12/1

1st

3

(3)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:33 Newcastle (AW)

Beale Street

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

All four wins have been here but over 6f; he appears to stay 7f but had a shocker over C&D last time; that was too bad to be true in fairness.

7/1

11th

9

(3)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Beale Street

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

All four wins over 6f here, gaining the latest when leading late on 15 days ago; placed a few times at 7f and ought to remain very competitive off only 2lb higher.

13/2

Form: 92224

Last run: 101 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent five-race maiden for James Tate, respectable fourth at Yarmouth (6f) most recently; gelded since; thereabouts, provided he remains in similar form for new yard.
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6th

7

(7)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newmarket (July)

Caffu Zafeen

9st 5lb

J: Neil Callan

T: David Simcock

Often pulled hard for James Tate and has regressed for this yard; better expected a month ago, back on turf after a break following wind surgery, but he lacked the pace to get involved over 5f after ducking right at the start; should fare better.

5/1

Form: 528426 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
6f winner on turf for previous yard; best effort for new stable when second to Beale Street over C&D on penultimate outing (flanked by 7f defeats); place possibilities.
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2nd

7

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Ripon

Angel Of England

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

Went desperately close at Newcastle (6f) in December but has struggled for form since.

25/1

9th

8

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Angel Of England

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

He went desperately close at Newcastle (6f) in December off a 6lb higher mark; well beaten since and unseated his rider having reared as the stalls opened (not for the first time) at Southwell 18 days ago; capable but too risky for comfort.

33/1

5

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Angel Of England

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Record of 1-26; shown nothing in two runs after wind surgery and too risky to contemplate.

33/1

Form: 550000 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Multiple AW scorer but has a big doubt over current form, having posted four duck eggs since returned to this sphere; best watched unless the betting suggests otherwise.
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10th

5

(3)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

One More Dream

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John & Sean Quinn

Dual course winner (6f/7f) and 3lb lower than when successful at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) last September, but he can't be entertained on his performances in the meantime.

25/1

18th

13

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

One More Dream

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

The winner of 13 races, but just three of them have been on turf; yet to shine this year and he was behind a few of today's rivals over C&D last week.

20/1

12th

14

(12)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Thirsk

One More Dream

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John & Sean Quinn

Winner of 13 races and just 1lb higher than for the latest, but quiet in two starts at Southwell (6f, AW) since returning in February; needs to step up.

20/1

7/2

Form: 4-2562 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Ran well at Wolverhampton (dropped back to this trip with tongue-tie applied) two weeks ago, taking 6f record to 122; has low mileage and may do better still; respected off unaltered mark.
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4th

6

(8)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Mahato

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Debut winner at Windsor (soft) in 2023 but hasn't added to that; creditable effort in tongue-tie at Wolverhampton penultimate start but failed to settle and below that last time; needs to be back to best.

9/1

4th

6

(8)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Mahato

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Debut winner at Windsor (soft) in 2023 but hasn't added to that; creditable effort in tongue-tie at Wolverhampton penultimate start but failed to settle and below that last time; needs to be back to best.

9/1

9th

2

(7)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mahato

9st 10lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Ran well at Wolverhampton (dropped back to this trip with tongue-tie applied) two weeks ago, taking 6f record to 122; has low mileage and may do better still; respected off unaltered mark.

7/2

Form: 3-334

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Has failed to show progress in 7f events (showed promise here on first occasion) but pedigree suggests he may benefit from this drop in distance on handicap debut; not dismissed.
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10th

6

(9)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Swift Storm

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Has failed to show progress in 7f events (showed promise here on first occasion) but pedigree suggests he may benefit from this drop in distance on handicap debut; not dismissed.

12/1

10th

6

(9)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Swift Storm

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Has failed to show progress in 7f events (showed promise here on first occasion) but pedigree suggests he may benefit from this drop in distance on handicap debut; not dismissed.

12/1

Form: 074145 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Opened his AW account with Wolverhampton success last month; below par there two weeks ago (debut for new stable) and is held by Mahato on that form; others preferred.
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4th

2

(3)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:12 Catterick

Evocative Spark

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John David Riches

Arrives in great form, having won three of his four turf starts this season, two of those here over 7f and the latest over C&D; up another 4lb but looked like he had a bit more up his sleeve last time; big player.

9/4

1st

5

(2)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Evocative Spark

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Thrives here - form figures 72111 - twice accounting for Vince Le Prince over 7f last month; weakened at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 19 days ago, but this track is a much better fit, and he's unlikely to be hindered by rain; still fairly treated off 67 based on historic form.

7/1

7th

6

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:02 Doncaster

Evocative Spark

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Veteran who has been back in fine form of late, landing a pair of 7f handicaps at Catterick; up another 3lb but he's not taken lightly in his current mood.

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £146.40
Straight Forecast £126.54
Tricast £782.71
Trifecta £1384.50

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Beale Street

RP RATINGS:

Pals Battalion

The Times:

Caffu Zafeen

SPOTLIGHT:

Mahato

Telegraph:

Admiral D

The Guardian:

Showtime Mahomes

D Express:

Caffu Zafeen

POSTDATA:

Beale Street

Daily Mirror:

Beale Street

The Star:

Beale Street

Daily Record:

Beale Street

THE NORTH:

Pals Battalion

Daily Mail:

Pals Battalion

The Sun:

Pals Battalion