March 04 / 15.52 Newcastle (AW)

15.52

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  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

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3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 5325-1 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Finally got it together after a few costly defeats here when winning over C&D a month ago; Billy Loughnane, up for the first time that afternoon, retains the ride but he'll need a bit more upped 6lb.
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9th

7

(2)

5th Jul 2026

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0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Buzz Box

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Won early in 2025 on final two runs for Bryan Smart, both at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta), and he returned from an absence with an encouraging fourth on stable debut there this January (5f); he's back from some more time off today but with his trainer among the winners; could be a contender.

8/1

4th

2

(2)

22nd Jan 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Buzz Box

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Improved to win two C&D handicaps early last year; looked capable of even better but not seen since; new yard (same owner) among the winners and it'll be interesting to see what the betting makes of him.

13/2

5/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 050-72 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner as a 2yo who was well supported when going close off a 2lb lower mark over 6f here last time; today's drop in trip shouldn't pose a problem and he's respected.
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12th

11

(3)

20th Feb 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Monks Dream

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Has gained all four of his wins at Newcastle, with the most recent of those successes coming there over 5f 16 days ago; 3lb rise looks fair but he was well beaten when last seen over 6f.

8/1

1st

2

(4)

4th Feb 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Monks Dream

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

All three of his wins have come at Newcastle and he has run some good races this winter, including his latest third when keeping on after an awkward start (not his first); capable at this level; respected.

9/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 3578-2 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has often gone well first time out and ran above market expectations on his return from four months off over C&D recently (winner gone in again since); is in off the same mark and one to consider.
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6th

5

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Catterick

Glory Fighter

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Two of 11 wins have been over C&D; latest success was at Nottingham (5f, good) in April but rather disappointing since; has a bit to prove.

9/1

15th

17

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Glory Fighter

9st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Admirable veteran who recorded his 11th win when making all at Nottingham (5f, good) last month; not disgraced at Ripon next time; should make another bold bid.

16/1

5th

4

(1)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Ripon

Glory Fighter

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Admirable veteran who recorded his 11th win when making all at Nottingham (5f, good) last month; there wasn't much separating the first five but he's only 2lb higher here and should give it another good shot.

7/2

Form: 243545 CD BF

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Usually misses the break, can pull hard and is drawn in an outside stall, which isn't a great mix; has enjoyed a highly consistent winter for all that but last year's two wins came off a 3lb lower mark and there will always be risks involved.
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8th

3

(6)

6th Jul 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Kestrel

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Has won here but at his best at Newcastle where he has gained his last four wins; can ruin chance by starting slowly but is not firing on all cylinders at present anyway; best to wait until he returns to Newcastle.

16/1

3rd

1

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

16:15 Wetherby

Dark Kestrel

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Better on the AW, but has a 15lb lower rating on turf; Newcastle winner in March; not disgraced on latest turf start at Beverley last month, but modest effort in a visor (on again) on Tapeta last time; a possible.

6/1

Form: 16700- D

Last run: 150 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Wins have all come after a recent outing and he resumes from five months off looking high enough in the weights; won three on turf in spring 2023 and is one to keep an eye on but the usual headgear is missing today.
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5th

6

(6)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

19:07 Pontefract

Reigning Profit

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Gained a first win of 2026 in 5f handicap at Ripon 11 days ago; usual visor goes back on now and this four-time C&D scorer is not out of things under a 4lb penalty.

7/1

1st

3

(2)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Ripon

Reigning Profit

9st 11lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Ruth Carr

Markedly more exposed than Goyard but is similar in one respect, being 2-2 at Ripon; recent form is respectable enough to put him in calculations off a workable mark back at this course.

11/2

6th

7

(8)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

19:30 Hamilton

Reigning Profit

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Ruth Carr

Bounced back from below-par run at York with close fourth at Pontefract (5f, good) on Sunday, and his best run this season came when close second of 13 over this C&D (good) last month; not ruled out back here.

8/1

Form: -12928 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Course regular who has little room for manoeuvre off this mark and was below par behind Dark Kestrel here latest; is some way down the pecking order.
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6th

3

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Water Of Leith

10st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

12-time winner, latest on AW in March (6f); fair running-on third over 5f here last time (good; Woohoo, who runs in the 2.30, was second); contender back up in trip.

9/2

3rd

4

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:11 Ayr

Water Of Leith

10st 10lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Jim Goldie

Dual C&D winner; returned from a break with a solid fifth in 5f Hamilton handicap last month; this reliable sort is a player off a 2lb lower mark here with Eireann Cagney up.

4/1

Form: 903-44 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Not as good or consistent as he was and does a lot of his racing now over 6f, as when behind Monks Dream (Dark Kestrel fifth) here recently; again only holds each-way claims.
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7th

6

(3)

4th Mar 2025

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0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Power

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Not as good or consistent as he was and does a lot of his racing now over 6f, as when behind Monks Dream (Dark Kestrel fifth) here recently; again only holds each-way claims.

8/1

7

(6)

15th Feb 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Power

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Dropped to a dangerous mark and his last two efforts have been more encouraging; 7lb better off with Brazilian Rose on last month's C&D run but wouldn't be open to the same progress as that rival.

14/1

4th

2

(2)

17th Jan 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Power

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Close third on latest outing but isn't certain to build on that effort; 0-11 for current yard and losing run goes back to 2022.

10/1

Form: 61668- D

Last run: 92 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Hard-pulling front-runner who can go to her right; her two handicap wins came off slightly lower marks but the drop back from 6f looks in her favour and she'd be a player if able to dictate with a rail on her off-side.
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9th

8

(12)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Je Ne Sais Quoi

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Dropped away on recent seasonal return; not out of it if back to last year's best but she's unlikely to be left alone up front.

16/1

8th

1

(5)

4th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Newcastle (AW)

Je Ne Sais Quoi

9st 10lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Hard-pulling front-runner who can go to her right; her two handicap wins came off slightly lower marks but the drop back from 6f looks in her favour and she'd be a player if able to dictate with a rail on her off-side.

10/1

8th

2

(4)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Je Ne Sais Quoi

9st 5lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Comfortable turf win in August (5f, good) and she has run creditably in defeat twice since; hopes pinned on the step back up in distance sparking a bit extra.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £9.30
Straight Forecast £7.24
Tricast £45.74
Trifecta £52.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Buzz Box

SPOTLIGHT:

Je Ne Sais Quoi

TOPSPEED:

Glory Fighter

Daily Mirror:

Monks Dream

Telegraph:

Water Of Leith

The Times:

Buzz Box

Daily Mail:

Buzz Box

The Star:

Buzz Box

Daily Record:

Buzz Box

RP RATINGS:

Je Ne Sais Quoi

D Express:

Je Ne Sais Quoi

The Guardian:

Glory Fighter

The Sun:

Glory Fighter