March 10 / 18.30 Newcastle (AW)

18.30

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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: Showers

4/1 (Won)

Form: -32541 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
She had been threatening this winter prior to her game 7f win at Southwell nine days ago; no obvious reason why she wouldn't take to this track and she should remain competitive up 2lb.
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10th

3

(9)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fistral Beach

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Mackie

Only seventh over C&D last time but she's usually reliable here and was a winner in March; nothing wrong with her mark.

13/2

7th

4

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fistral Beach

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Mackie

Three most recent wins have come over C&D, the latest in March; has remained in form, though she bled from the nose when third at Southwell (7f) in April; if showing no ill effects she shouldn't be too far away.

8/1

3rd

2

(8)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Fistral Beach

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Mackie

Dual 7f winner at Wolverhampton this year, latterly when holding on well in first-time cheekpieces last month; probably bettered that form when second from wide stall there 18 days; respected in current mood.

6/1

Form: 93-693 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Three C&D wins on her record, the latest in September when rated 2lb higher; close third here on Thursday where her refusal to settle was a hindrance; another to consider in an open race.
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6th

7

(9)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:48 Musselburgh

Keep Me Stable

9st 4lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Linda Perratt

Ran well twice in August, including C&D, but her form has dropped off more recently; one of two runners for connections.

16/1

13th

12

(4)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Keep Me Stable

9st 5lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Linda Perratt

Three Musselburgh wins last year (all on good); hasn't found quite the same form this year, despite placing over C&D (good to soft) in August; disappointed at Musselburgh just five days ago.

16/1

7th

8

(1)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

18:20 Musselburgh

Keep Me Stable

9st 1lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

Three course wins last summer, at 1m and 7f (all on good); not in quite the same form this year, despite finishing second of five to stablemate Monhammer over C&D in August, and it would have been encouraging to see her at least repeat that run back here since; has some work to do.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: -22132 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Ran out the easy winner of a 6f classified event at Southwell last month and he has run well in defeat in two runs since, latterly second of nine (beaten a neck) at Wolverhampton; up 2lb but still has handicapping scope; not at best in two previous visits to Newcastle.
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9th

4

(5)

13th Oct 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Neptune Legend

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Back with Tony Carroll this summer and he has registered three sprint wins on fast turf; some lesser efforts followed but he was back on track with a solid effort at Leicester last month; Billy Loughnane booked now dropping back into a Class 6.

6/1

5th

8

(5)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:12 Leicester

Neptune Legend

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Three wins on turf this season but he's struggled since scoring at Bath (5.7f, firm) in July; his rider lost the irons at the start there last Sunday but he has a bit to prove and needs to get back on track; one of three runners for yard.

16/1

17th

2

(11)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

15:50 Bath

Neptune Legend

9st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Three wins this year, two here, latterly beating Sisters In The Sky by 3l when 5lb lower; not so clever since.

10/1

Form: -24734 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Generally reliable this winter, aside from when making a dreadful start when favourite at Wolverhampton in January; fourth behind Fistral Beach nine days ago; more minor money on the cards.
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4th

9

(5)

18th Sep 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bossy Parker

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Just held on to win 8.6f classified here in March and can handle today's drop back in trip but this is his first run since May and he might find this race too competitive.

14/1

4th

5

(6)

5th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bossy Parker

9st 4lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Winning for the third time at Wolverhampton, and his first over further than 7f, when landing a C&D handicap in March; his stamina looked stretched by 9.4f when fourth 18 days ago; not ruled out back down in distance.

5/2

4th

8

(5)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bossy Parker

9st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

His third win here when holding on grimly last month (8.6f), ending a two-year losing streak; only 2lb higher but he wouldn't be an obvious one to follow up and has never raced over quite this far.

12/1

33/1

Form: 008290

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Bounced back to form out of the blue when second at Southwell last month (7f) but he's disappointed twice since; far from solid.
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5th

10

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

1-34 on the AW, that win coming over 6f at Southwell in April 2021; rather out of sorts over 6f-1m this year and now tries 5f for the first time since May 2024.

33/1

11th

11

(9)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Without a victory since 2023 and he has yet to make the frame in seven starts in 2026; hard to warm to.

33/1

6th

9

(5)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Minor classified form at 1m, 7f and 6f this year and it's 13 months since he posed a serious threat in a handicap (over 7f at Southwell); up against it.

25/1

8/1

Form: 528494 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Wasn't beaten far in a classified race over C&D on Friday and he's capable off this mark granted a pace to run at; others preferred for win purposes though.
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3rd

9

(9)

25th Sep 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

9st 3lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

He was ending a near two-year losing run when popping up in a C&D handicap last week; doesn't tend to hold his form for too long but he did win back-to-back in 2024; not discounted under a penalty.

6/1

1st

9

(8)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

8st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

Has drawn a blank since back-to-back wins over 7f in autumn of 2024 and didn't show enough on recent return from six months here to warrant support.

14/1

9th

10

(5)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Won twice over C&D in the autumn of 2024; not running badly when last seen but he returns from six months off and likely vulnerable.

16/1

20/1

Form: 00880-

Last run: 180 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Failed to build on a promising 2yo debut when trained by John and Sean Quinn; down in grade and tried in cheekpieces for her stable debut (same owner); worth a market check.
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8th

2

(5)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:12 Newcastle (AW)

Bandello

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jennie Candlish

Exposed 21-race maiden; went close in 7f handicap at Wolverhampton in November but raced freely and dropped away over that C&D last month; down in grade but he will need to settle better back up in trip.

8/1

5th

5

(6)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bandello

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

0-20 but was running well when last seen in November and has a solid record at this track; thereabouts.

100/30

4th

6

(6)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bandello

9st 2lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jennie Candlish

18-race maiden but placed in four of his last six starts (all in classified events from 6f-9.5f); experienced apprentice booked and he's more appealing than many.

7/1

10/1

Form: 09-754

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden; ran okay over C&D nine days ago and dropped a further 2lb since; needs to pull out more but it's not out of the question.
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3rd

3

17th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:25 Stratford

Made All

11st 11lb

J: Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

He's won twice under Rebecca Hitchen, most recently when reverting to hurdles and defying a first-flight blunder at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) last month; just 3lb higher today and in the mix if producing another good run.

4/1

1st

5

29th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:15 Sedgefield

Made All

11st 3lb

J: Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Modest fifth over hurdles at Cartmel in July and a similar story back on the Flat twice since; Rebecca Hitchen's 10lb claim is helpful from a handicapping perspective.

7/1

5th

6

(5)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

16:53 Haydock

Made All

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Scored at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in March; mainly in good form subsequently but not at his best when sixth of seven in 1m6f handicap here last month; the sort to bounce back.

25/1

Form: 6-6133 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
C&D win in January and she has run well in defeat the last twice; a strong pace would enhance her claims and she's a key player with Paul Mulrennan back on board.
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5th

6

(9)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Elettaria

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Wainwright

Triple AW and fast turf winner over 7f; encouraging that her peak effort this season came here (7.5f, good to firm) on her penultimate start; that was a rare spike in performance but she's not ruled out.

5/1

4th

6

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Elettaria

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Wainwright

Scored twice over 7f here in 2025; got back on track with second of 13 in 7f handicap at Beverley three weeks ago; up 2lb but very much one to consider.

9/2

2nd

10

(4)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 6

15:15 Beverley

Elettaria

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Wainwright

Has done most of her winning on the AW and recent turf form is uninspiring; others preferred.

12/1

10th
7 (9)
Likeashadow

12/1

Form: 3000-9 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Well treated on last winter's form but he ended 2024 quietly and a wind operation in January didn't have an instant impact when he was a well-beaten ninth here 18 days ago (1m); change of headgear today; risky.
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11th

7

(6)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Pontefract

Likeashadow

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Alan Brown

Saddle slipped when pulled up last time; best form on the AW and hasn't been running well enough before that to suggest he can take this.

14/1

11th

7

(6)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Pontefract

Likeashadow

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Alan Brown

Saddle slipped when pulled up last time; best form on the AW and hasn't been running well enough before that to suggest he can take this.

14/1

10

(6)

24th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:20 Beverley

Likeashadow

8st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Alan Brown

Ran well on AW as recently as last November and he's tumbled down the weights since, but for good reason; needs to get back on track.

33/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £39.07
Tricast £242.99

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Elettaria

The Times:

Fistral Beach

Telegraph:

Made All

The Star:

Bossy Parker

POSTDATA:

Keep Me Stable

Daily Mirror:

Neptune Legend

The Sun:

Made All

The Guardian:

Fistral Beach

Daily Record:

Fistral Beach

RP RATINGS:

Elettaria

Daily Mail:

Elettaria

D Express:

Elettaria