March 29 / 20.30 Newcastle (AW)

20.30

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  • Prize money: £3977.84
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 157251 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
The drop back to 7f paid dividends when he recorded a game C&D win last week, his second course win of the year, but up 2lb and not an obvious candidate to follow up.
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12th

10

(12)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cusack

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: David Thompson

10-47 on AW, with all bar one of those wins coming at Newcastle (7f-1m2f); now sits 3lb below his last winning mark, and Tom Kiely-Marshall's 5lb claim is a bonus, but seems to have lost his way; may strip fitter for 7f course comeback run.

40/1

11

(2)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Cusack

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Nine course wins to his name, mainly in the early months of the year; 50-1 for his C&D return a month ago, when well behind a few of these, and needs a big step forward.

25/1

12th

12

(11)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cusack

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: David Thompson

Nine of his ten wins have come at this track (7f-1m2f) but last success was 13 months ago and he finished down the field here in his final two runs last year; looks opposable back from a break.

16/1

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5/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: -36745 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Made most when winning over C&D in November off 1lb lower; up and down since but he's capable at this level if the mood takes him.
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2nd

8

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Starliner

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Linda Perratt

Beat Donna Nook over C&D in May when rated 1lb higher; put a couple of lesser efforts behind him when chasing home Runninsonofagun here last week; 7lb better off for 2l defeat so has a handicapping chance; new visor replaces cheekpieces; others still more appealing.

6/1

2nd

3

(9)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Starliner

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Linda Perratt

C&D winner in May (good to firm) and decent third at Hamilton later in the month (8.5f, good to firm); disappointing in two runs since, first-time cheekpieces latest (retained); could go well back on good to firm ground.

13/2

8th

1

(11)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Starliner

10st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Just held on to score over C&D (good to firm) in May and looked unlucky at Hamilton (8.3f, good to firm) two starts ago (persistently denied clear run) but has become rather inconsistent and it's hard to predict whether the first-time cheekpieces will get the best out out him.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 438956 CD BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins in December and he's well treated if he can return to that level; disappointed here three weeks ago, however, in a race in which he was backed into favouritism.
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5th

1

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:05 Doncaster

Kings School

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

All four wins at Newcastle but nothing wrong with latest second at Chester, especially as he missed the break; good chance off 1lb higher.

13/2

2nd

3

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Chester

Kings School

11st 0lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Gemma Tutty

Readily landed 7f handicap at Newcastle (fourth success there) 24 days ago; can't be ruled out on a rare turf start despite a 5lb weights rise.

7/2

1st

2

(9)

19th May 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Kings School

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

Three-time C&D winner, latterly after a five-month break off 4lb lower last August; another solid effort fresh when not far behind Lord Capulet and The Green Man four weeks ago and is 7lb better off with the winner; can miss the break but is considered.

6/1

4/1

Form: 132342 CD BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Five course wins since September, four of them over 6f but one over today's trip; beaten at short odds here four weeks ago and although he should run his race, others may prove better handicapped.
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2nd

7

(4)

11th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tomorrow Day

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Usher

Four wins, two seconds and two thirds to his name from ten runs over C&D and bounced back to form 18 days ago (7f, Polytrack) on his first start since undergoing a second round of wind surgery; on a very attractive mark if building on that.

5/2

2nd

8

(9)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Tomorrow Day

8st 13lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Mark Usher

All five wins have been on AW at Newcastle; has been below his best of late and has had his second bout of wind surgery since his last run; hard to fancy.

16/1

Form: 57-523 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Two good runs over 6f here this year, beaten 1l into third 25 days ago (runner-up won twice since); races off the same mark and the return to 7f will suit; leading contender.
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3rd

2

(5)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

14:45 Beverley

Roaring Ralph

10st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Has been in tremendous form this year, winning five of his last six starts, the most recent under Rhys Elliott at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) eight days ago; unpenalised for that success and holds good claims in hat-trick bid.

3/1

1st

4

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:07 Wetherby

Roaring Ralph

9st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

In tremendous form this year, and has won four of his last five races, three over 1m at Southwell and last time over 7f at Ayr (good to firm); has gone up 19lb (up 3lb for Ayr win) and should go well again.

13/8

10/1

Form: 765642 C

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Several good course runs this winter, albeit mainly at 1m; near miss over that trip on Tuesday but others appeal more over today's distance.
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8th

6

(1)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wyvern

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Does most racing now at Newcastle, the scene of his last three wins; off for six weeks since finishing well held behind Captain Pickles over C&D.

20/1

Form: 7522-0

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ended 2024 with a couple of good runs in slow-ground plating events; well-beaten 40-1 shot on her return to action at Southwell two weeks ago; others bring stronger claims.
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3rd

2

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

19:35 Beverley

Blufferonthebus

10st 5lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Craig Lidster

Won twice over 7f last November; comparable form when second at Carlisle (1m, soft) last month; not so good last time and she faces a stiff task at the weights; slower ground ideal too.

7/1

9th

3

(10)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:23 Carlisle

Blufferonthebus

9st 11lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Craig Lidster

Scored over C&D (soft) just under a year ago and has been in good form lately; close second off today's mark here (7.7f, soft) a week ago and also suited by good ground; likely contender again.

4/1

2nd

3

(4)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

16:18 Carlisle

Blufferonthebus

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Craig Lidster

In reasonably good form, having made the frame twice last month, third at Catterick latest; dual winner at Carlisle (soft/good to firm) and returns to this venue off a favourable mark; respected.

5/1

Form: 411332 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who has turned in a string of good course runs since November, winning three times; latest second (6f) represented further improvement; another 2lb higher but set to go well again.
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7

(7)

10th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

14:45 Carlisle

Rebeccas Girl

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Gary Rutherford

Front-runner who won here over 7f last season (first-time blinkers); below her best at Newcastle (the scene of her three other wins) when last seen 103 days ago and now steps into class 4 company for the first time.

12/1

8th

5

(9)

29th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rebeccas Girl

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gary Rutherford

Front-runner who has turned in a string of good course runs since November, winning three times; latest second (6f) represented further improvement; another 2lb higher but set to go well again.

9/2

2nd

2

(1)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Rebeccas Girl

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gary Rutherford

Three course wins this winter, including at this trip; solid placed efforts the last twice and likely to go well once again.

4/1

Form: 225615 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
His last three wins have come over C&D and the latest was an easy one last month; never threatened off this mark here three weeks ago but he's an each-way contender.
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10

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Streak Lightning

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

100-1 when unseating at the start in a Class 4 AW handicap last week on return from a lengthy break; this is more his level but has a bit to prove on the wellbeing front.

16/1

10

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Streak Lightning

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

100-1 when unseating at the start in a Class 4 AW handicap last week on return from a lengthy break; this is more his level but has a bit to prove on the wellbeing front.

16/1

10

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Streak Lightning

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

100-1 when unseating at the start in a Class 4 AW handicap last week on return from a lengthy break; this is more his level but has a bit to prove on the wellbeing front.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £36.00
Straight Forecast £38.10
Tricast £291.68
Trifecta £268.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Roaring Ralph

RP RATINGS:

Rebecca's Girl

TOPSPEED:

Tomorrow Day

The Times:

Starliner

The Star:

Cusack

Daily Mail:

Rebecca's Girl

Daily Mirror:

Rebecca's Girl

Daily Record:

Rebecca's Girl

POSTDATA:

Roaring Ralph

Telegraph:

Roaring Ralph

The Guardian:

Roaring Ralph

D Express:

Roaring Ralph

The Sun:

Roaring Ralph