March 04 / 14.22 Newcastle (AW)

14.22

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  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

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9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 113251 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Yard made a good start to the year, with this gelding winning three despite not always looking easy; a 6lb penalty for last Wednesday's Kempton win will make life tougher but he's fine on Tapeta and has to enter the equation.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:52 Brighton

Manton Road

9st 0lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Richard Phillips

Won four times on AW in the first three months of last year for Gay Kelleway but left that yard under a cloud and hasn't built on encouraging first go for this stable in March; work to do on his return to turf.

25/1

7th

7

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Manton Road

9st 5lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Richard Phillips

Regular slow starter; like The Spotlight Kid, his four wins have come in two lots of two; not beaten all that far in his two runs since leaving Gay Kelleway but more is needed from him.

14/1

7th

5

(8)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:22 Lingfield (AW)

Manton Road

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Richard Phillips

Showed signs of a revival back from a break when fifth on stable debut at Kempton (1m) three weeks ago; was beaten less than 3l in that race and he's now 8lb lower than for his win at Newcastle (7f) last spring; one to keep an eye on.

10/1

2nd
2 (1)
Bantz

7/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: -93173 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Didn't look to see out 1m after his C&D win in January and did better back down in trip last time, albeit he finished some way off Manton Road; is 9lb better off with that one today, though, which gives him claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(6)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Bantz

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Ran a couple of fair races over this trip on fast ground for Gemma Tutty last season; below par on the AW later in the season and was bought for 4,500gns in October and then gelded; well beaten on stable debut but should improve for the run.

25/1

14th

6

(8)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Bantz

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Eventually lost his form for Gemma Tutty, having scored twice over 7f earlier in 2025; sold for 4,500gns and gelded since last run; enough to prove back up in trip on reappearance but he is on a dangerous mark.

20/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 0865-

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Better was expected on his C&D nursery debut last autumn (weak affair) but again fluffed the start and pulled hard; stable going well of late but he'll need to be more professional back from a layoff.
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Verdict Starting price

9

(1)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Harry Palmer

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Got off the mark in a classified at Thirsk in July over today's distance but found out back in a couple of handicaps over 7f since; back on AW over a mile but has something to prove.

20/1

12

(5)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Redcar

Harry Palmer

8st 12lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

Off the mark at the 11th attempt when making all in a classified event at Thirsk (1m, good to soft) in July but he was never better than midfield in a handicap at Carlisle (7f, good) 43 days ago.

11/1

11

(8)

12th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:25 Carlisle

Harry Palmer

8st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Off the mark at the 11th attempt when making all in a 1m classified event at Thirsk four weeks ago (good to soft); return to 7f should be fine but he will need more to follow up in this stronger event.

9/2

Form: 804-32

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Has pulled hard more than once in sprints, including in a hood at Southwell early in the year; holds claims on his latest second here but the headgear comes off as he goes up in trip, so there are risks involved.
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3rd

3

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

What What What

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

C&D winner last year; won again at Southwell in February (6f) but rather out of sorts since; back on his last winning mark.

13/2

7th

5

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

What What What

8st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Game effort to win over C&D in February off 1lb lower; only run since came at Thirsk 12 days ago when easy to back and dropping right away in the race won by Eldeyaar; racecourse evidence suggests he will be much happier now back on AW.

7/1

15th

8

(2)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

What What What

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Had the headgear left off when back to winning ways in 6f Southwell handicap 53 days ago; he's yet to show much in a handful of turf runs though, so needs to back it up.

7/1

10/1

Form: 72-456

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Has gone backwards since handicapping and is tried in first-time headgear as she comes back down in trip once more; it's easy to pick holes in her best effort and the visor needs to make a difference.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(7)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

17:45 Beverley

Sweet Cicely

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mike Sowersby

18-race maiden who turned in one of her better efforts when beaten just 1l here (1m2f; cheekpieces, not worn today) on stable debut in June; last two starts have seen heavy defeats, however.

40/1

10th

8

(6)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:42 Newcastle (AW)

Sweet Cicely

9st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Mike Sowersby

17-race maiden; showed promise on AW for Richard Fahey but she looks best watched returning from a 174-day absence.

40/1

10

(9)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

16:58 Ripon

Sweet Cicely

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Mike Sowersby

Made a promising stable debut when fourth of nine at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm; met trouble) in June, but hasn't built on it twice since and now 0-16; needs to bounce back dropped in grade.

12/1

Form: 98-8

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Some promise on his debut last summer, since when he's pulled hard a couple of times; will need to improve off this sort of mark and also need to settle better back from seven weeks off.
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Verdict Starting price

10

(4)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Flamborough Head

8st 11lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Proved resurgent with keeping-on fifth over C&D last time; may ideally need a return to further but is attractively weighted; won off 5lb higher here (1m) in April.

8/1

5th

12

(12)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Flamborough Head

8st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Sole success came here over 1m in April off a mark 4lb higher than today but he's been well beaten in recent starts; now back on grass.

25/1

10th

4

(2)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Flamborough Head

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Sole success came at Ripon (1m, good) in April off 1lb higher mark but hasn't troubled the judge in recent starts; makes return to AW and needs to show improvement.

16/1

Form: 63724-

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Much better off with Manton Road than when behind him here last time; won't mind the drop from 1m on that evidence and Billy Loughnane (1-5 for the yard) is a positive booking back from three months off.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

10

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:22 Hamilton

Falaise Blanc

9st 0lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Won at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last August and runner-up at Musselburgh (1m4f, good to soft) next time; however, he's been well below that level so far this season and a major turnaround is necessary.

16/1

8th

11

(7)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Falaise Blanc

9st 0lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Sole win from 19 attempts came off this mark at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last August and he's also effective on turf; however, he's been soundly beaten on his three outings this spring.

20/1

6th

8

(9)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

Falaise Blanc

8st 7lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Came good off a similar mark at Newcastle (1m2f) last summer but well held in two outings there this year; his hopes are pinned on a change of headgear (first-time cheekpieces for blinkers) sparking a revival.

11/1

Form: 0778-

Last run: 207 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Well held in four runs last year, not improving for the step up to this trip on her nursery debut latterly; isn't obviously fancied back from seven months off unless the market says otherwise.
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7th

11

(4)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

I Can Boogy

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Has run well in classifieds on AW this year, winning such an event at Newcastle (1m) in February, but has not been as good in a couple of handicaps; well handicapped on her best turf form.

8/1

6th

8

(4)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

I Can Boogy

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Started 2026 with 1m classified success at Newcastle and posted a solid third of 11 in similar event there (7f) last time; this course winner needs considering.

5/1

3rd

3

(4)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

I Can Boogy

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

First then second in 1m course classified events on her first two starts this year; only sixth in a course handicap latest (1m again) but capable of bouncing back; 7f winner last year.

5/1

50/1

Form: 6607-

Last run: 161 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Started 125-1 for her nursery debut when last seen and again finished well beaten; can't be recommended back from an absence.
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8th

7

(7)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:20 Southwell (AW)

Lilchita

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Little solid form and the drop to 5f isn't enough to tempt.

50/1

8th

7

(7)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:20 Southwell (AW)

Lilchita

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Little solid form and the drop to 5f isn't enough to tempt.

50/1

9th

9

(10)

4th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:22 Newcastle (AW)

Lilchita

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Started 125-1 for her nursery debut when last seen and again finished well beaten; can't be recommended back from an absence.

50/1

10th
10 (3)
Brown Gold

66/1

Form: 0770-8

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well beaten all starts to date, again finishing last behind Manton Road in January; can't be fancied.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

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Payout
Exacta £15.10
Straight Forecast £17.77
Tricast £50.98
Trifecta £69.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Bantz

SPOTLIGHT:

Falaise Blanc

The Star:

What What What

NEWMARKET:

Manton Road

POSTDATA:

Sweet Cicely

Telegraph:

Falaise Blanc

D Express:

Falaise Blanc

Daily Record:

What What What

Daily Mirror:

Manton Road

The Times:

Bantz

The Guardian:

Bantz

Daily Mail:

Bantz

The Sun:

Bantz