February 27 / 14.10 Newcastle (AW)

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  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 2m 0f 56y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 388-27 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Creditable front-running second over 12.5f here on reappearance and may not have been helped by racing alone against the far rail (main action near rail) when only seventh back here (12.5f again) since; treated as if still in form and the step back up in trip is a help if anything for this former C&D winner.
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9th

1

(9)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 5

15:22 Musselburgh

Show No Fear

10st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Gained most recent success off just 1lb lower in June (over 2m at Catterick); however, subsequent form (Flat/hurdles) is unconvincing.

12/1

2

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:25 Perth

Show No Fear

11st 12lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Four-time Flat winner who got off the mark over hurdles at Carlisle (2m3f, good) in April; only 2lb higher today and could plausibly have untapped potential over this longer trip but disappointed on last two outings (hurdles/Flat) and arrives here with a point to prove.

14/1

4

(4)

1st Aug 2025

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2m 0f 56y

Class 5

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Show No Fear

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Front-runner who has made all in all four of his victories on the Flat, including two over C&D; modest over hurdles 12 days ago but respected back here, especially as he may again enjoy the run of the race; new headgear combination.

11/2

10/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 44475- CD

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Dual AW Flat winner, including C&D; creditable fifth over C&D on latest Flat start in December and also runner-up over hurdles here in January; not so good at Carlisle since and now back on the level.
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7th

2

(2)

26th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Zephlyn

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

Won back-to-back 2m handicaps here in May of last year and those were off higher marks; however, recent efforts leave him with much to prove.

7/1

6th

4

(4)

4th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Zephlyn

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

Dual C&D winner last May, the most recent coming off a 7lb higher mark than today's; failed to beat a rival home here in May and he was pulled up over hurdles when last seen 52 days ago; bit to prove after those efforts.

5/1

3

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

13:42 Hexham

Zephlyn

11st 13lb

J: William Maggs

T: Ewan Whillans

Below par on the AW this year and again failed to fire when last of five on the Flat at Carlisle (2m, good to firm) two weeks ago; however, his earlier fourth on handicap hurdle debut at Perth (2m4f, good) was more encouraging and gives him a chance of making the frame now down in trip.

10/1

13/2

Form: -14715 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Hold-up performer who is not easy to predict but he won over 1m2f here in January and also went in at Southwell (1m6f) this month; fair fifth back down at 1m2f here since; stays 2m.
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5th

1

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

19:50 Hamilton

Annandale

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

C&D win in June (good ground) and he has performed to a fair level in defeat since; has more races in him but suspicion he would prefer quicker ground.

11/4

2nd

3

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Annandale

9st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

9-70, with the most recent success coming at Hamilton (1m3f, good) in June off a 3lb lower mark than today's; consistent since and this hold-up performer has claims if things drop favourably.

5/1

Form: /5112- D

Last run: 113 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in a 3m Musselburgh handicap hurdle at the end of November but had been progressive in staying handicaps on the Flat there prior to that, winning twice and finishing second; likely has more to offer in this sphere assuming she's fully primed after three months off.
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12th

7

(13)

18th Nov 2025

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2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Reel Her In

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ben Haslam

Has done her winning on turf, most recently in May; form has dipped sharply in three runs (hurdles/Flat) since, the penultimate over C&D; not the percentage call.

25/1

3

(4)

9th Oct 2025

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2m 0f 56y

Class 6

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Reel Her In

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Three-time Flat winner since joining Ben Haslam last summer, most recently at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) in May; 2lb nudge for that looks fair but suffered a heavy defeat over hurdles when last seen in June; market support would boost her claims.

8/1

33/1

Form: 4756-0 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Has won four times on AW, including for this yard at Chelmsford (2m) last January; lost his way last spring, though, and fared no better on Wolverhampton reappearance 19 days ago; needs to have come on a lot.
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6th

7

(6)

28th Jun 2026

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2m 0f 120y

Class 6

15:47 Wolverhampton (AW)

Man Of Riddles

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Max Young

Four wins on the AW include one over C&D in 2022, but nothing like as good these days; first-time blinkers need to have a dramatic effect.

40/1

6th

6

10th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

17:10 Ludlow

Man Of Riddles

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Max Young

Regressive on the Flat and tailed off returned to hurdles in March; limited appeal now attempting a handicap (1lb wrong).

25/1

8th

5

18th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:45 Huntingdon

Man Of Riddles

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Max Young

A declining force on the Flat and his return to hurdles (second attempt) over C&D last Wednesday saw him beaten 52l at 300-1.

200/1

25/1

Form: /8-667 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Three wins here (including twice at this trip) earlier in his career but hasn't shown much in four runs back from an absence this winter, including with cheekpieces added last time.
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9th

6

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 4

14:20 Musselburgh

Quercus Robur

11st 6lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Won on the Flat here (2m, soft) in November; fourth on hurdle debut here (1m7f, good to soft) later that month and improved when runner-up at Kelso (2m, good to soft) in December; he's high on the list today.

9/4

5

(2)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Quercus Robur

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Adam Nicol

Course regular who landed a fourth win here (his third over this trip) when 28-1 and beating Edwardtheninth one month ago; flopped under a 5lb penalty the following week (Team Endeavour second) but that tactical race may be best ignored; could well bounce back.

7/1

5th

1

(4)

19th Sep 2025

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2m 0f 56y

Class 6

17:08 Newcastle (AW)

Quercus Robur

10st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Adam Nicol

Won his fourth race at this track and third over C&D when scoring at 28-1 last Thursday on his return from a break; 5lb penalty doesn't leave him well in but this is a weak event.

2/1

OUR TIP

Form: 113-12 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 5yo who has thrived on Tapeta this winter, scoring three times at around 2m; it was only wayward tendencies which cost him another win at Wolverhampton last time (first past post but demoted to second) and he looks sure to go well again.
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9th

2

(9)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Payment Plan

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: John Butler

Dual C&D winner in November 2024, but finished miles behind Charlie Darling on his return from 11 months off back here 26 days ago; the market should indicate whether a much better effort is anticipated.

9/2

7th

5

(4)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

19:48 Southwell (AW)

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9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: John Butler

Two from two over C&D, namely wins in November 2024 during a good spell on AW; eventually lost his form and has been absent since last May but looks interesting back here.

12/1

5th

1

(5)

9th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Nottingham

Payment Plan

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

led, headed and prominent after 4f, lost second under 3f out, weakened from over 1f out

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £10.70
Straight Forecast £11.82
Trifecta £67.10

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