March 01 / 18.15 Newcastle (AW)

18.15

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  • Prize money: £3925.5
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.80
  • Place: £2.60

Form: -25354 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner last year; running respectably of late, finishing two places behind Pop Favorite on latest; could make the frame again.
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6th

11

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Martins Brig

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: David Thompson

Winner at Wetherby in April 2025 (7f, good to firm) and some fair runs since; hasn't been in much form on the AW this year and perhaps best watched for now.

33/1

7th

13

(7)

20th Apr 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Martins Brig

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

Triple C&D winner but he's finished in rear in his last three runs and and his last win was 12 months ago; one of three runners for the yard and he needs to turn things around.

16/1

8th

4

(2)

5th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Martins Brig

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David Thompson

A three-time C&D scorer but he arrives out of sorts, beating only one in classified event over C&D 40 days ago; he needs this change of headgear to spark a resurgence.

16/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 5-4762 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Multiple C&D winner; back to form when neck second of 11 here nine days ago; another who should be on the premises.
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8th

10

(6)

29th Apr 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

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

9th

8

(5)

26th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

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

4th

5

(7)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

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

20/1

  • Place: £5.70

Form: 0-4948

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden who had no obvious excuses behind Jems Bond here last time; others appeal more.
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5th

14

(5)

20th Apr 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Top Gun Tina

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: David Thompson

Off the mark at Carlisle (1m) last July but her more recent form is less encouraging and she's finished down the field here (1m/7f) in last three starts; overall record is 1-31 and others are preferred; yard also runs Martin's Brig and Wheres The Crumpet.

20/1

8th

10

(3)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Top Gun Tina

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

Got off the mark at Carlisle (1m) last July but her more recent form is less encouraging, finishing behind Woodrafff and Starshot over 1m here a fortnight ago.

20/1

5th

7

(1)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Top Gun Tina

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

Got off the mark at Carlisle (1m) last July but her more recent form is less encouraging, just sixth of ten in classified event over C&D 40 days ago; others are much preferred.

16/1

OUR TIP

11/2

Form: /7-571 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
All three wins at around 1m, latest by short head in classified stakes at Wolverhampton three weeks ago; handles Newcastle well too; unlikely to be far away.
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4th

1

(4)

4th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Annalee Lass

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Peter Niven

Won a classified event at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) last February; beaten 3l when third in a similar event at Newcastle in January but she was below her best when visored for the first time (retained) there 28 days ago; needs to bounce back.

11/2

6th

1

(3)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Annalee Lass

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Peter Niven

Won a Wolverhampton classified event (8.6f) one year ago; promising third in a similar C&D event last month, chasing home two rivals who have more than upheld the form; won't need much of a lift from the change of headgear to play a leading role.

7/2

7

(11)

18th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ripon

Annalee Lass

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Peter Niven

C&D winner who comes here on the back of a fair eighth of 13 at Wolverhampton (8.5f) last month; possibilities off an easing mark.

14/1

Form: 869-41 C

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Has done much of his racing over longer distances but coped well with 1m when winning classified event at Southwell in January; at least as effective at Newcastle; leading contender again.
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11

(5)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:55 Beverley

Calcutta Dream

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

All six wins have been on the AW; two fair runs at Newcastle in June/July but well beaten on last three runs on turf; plenty to prove.

12/1

10

(11)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Calcutta Dream

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Six-time winner but unreliable in handicaps and classified races; not the percentage call.

10/1

3

(4)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

18:30 Thirsk

Calcutta Dream

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won a similar race at Southwell in January; best effort since when third of 14 at Newcastle 19 days ago (1m; blinkered first time); a danger to all if the headgear works so well a second time.

5/1

Form: 982211 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Versatile, in-form 5yo who scored over 1m at Lingfield last month and followed up over 6f here; creeping back up the weights but he's thriving and impossible to discount.
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4th

7

(1)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Salisbury

Conquest Of Power

10st 3lb

J: Miss Jacintha Hynes

T: Mark Usher

Rarely seen on turf these days even though he has won on it; only one piece of recent worthwhile form and jockey (who also owns him) is having her first ride in public; has dropped 8lb below his last winning mark, though, so could play a part if producing his best.

20/1

8th

11

(3)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Conquest Of Power

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Mark Usher

Back to form when a close third of ten at Wolverhampton 19 days ago (6f; visored); still has plenty of handicapping scope and the booking of Tom Marquand is a positive; back up in trip with cheekpieces returning; contender.

13/2

Form: 1256-8 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Both AW wins have been here but her last three runs have been some way below par; one of three runners for David Thompson.
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9th

10

(10)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Wheres The Crumpet

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: David Thompson

Scored at Carlisle (1m) last May but her more recent form is much less encouraging, beating just one in 1m2f Redcar handicap eight days ago; this C&D scorer needs to take a major step forward.

25/1

11th

9

(2)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Wheres The Crumpet

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: David Thompson

Creditable third at Southwell in January (1m) but not so good since; seems to stay 1m2f and wouldn't rule out.

16/1

10th

11

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Wheres The Crumpet

9st 1lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: David Thompson

Both AW wins have been at Newcastle (1m/1m2f) but her last success was 11 months ago and she's been out of sorts in two runs this spring; down the list.

12/1

5/1

Form: -34221 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Gained reward for some creditable efforts in defeat this winter when scoring over C&D two weeks ago, with Martin's Brig, Top Gun Tina and Retirement Beckons all unplaced; reliable and should be in the thick of things again.
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8th

5

(1)

1st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

took keen hold, towards rear throughout

5/1

1st

4

(9)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Latest three wins at 6f/7f in early 2023 but he confirmed he's perfectly effective over C&D when running well against a next-time winner in January (first-time visor); another sound effort back over 7f since; solid claims for in-form yard.

4/1

2nd

7

(9)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Five wins here including two over this trip; one of his better recent efforts when second of 11 in a 0-50 classified event over 1m here (first-time visor) 12 days ago; could go well but a losing run of 21 tempers enthusiasm.

7/1

Non-runners

Retirement Beckons

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £130.20
Straight Forecast £100.82
Tricast £2413.05
Trifecta £1777.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Conquest Of Power

SPOTLIGHT:

Calcutta Dream

Telegraph:

Annalee Lass

The Guardian:

Pop Favorite

Daily Mail:

Jems Bond

Daily Record:

Annalee Lass

POSTDATA:

Conquest Of Power

The Times:

Conquest Of Power

D Express:

Conquest Of Power

Daily Mirror:

Calcutta Dream

The Star:

Calcutta Dream