April 18 / 16.07 Newcastle (AW)

16.07

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BetUK All-Weather Easter Classic Middle Distance Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £90195
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 2
  • 15 runners
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BetUK All-Weather Easter Classic Middle Distance Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.70
  • Place: £4.00

Form: 251V-4 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Seems held by Penzance on Chelmsford running last month but is still lightly raced and may improve on that reappearance effort; unexposed colt who can't be dismissed.
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2

(5)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:42 York

Salamanca

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Looked a useful prospect on good ground last spring and confirmed it on AW in recent outings; dictated a steady pace when winning the Easter Classic Handicap at Newcastle (1m2f) four weeks ago; 4lb higher today but lightly raced and could continue on his upward curve.

11/2

2

(5)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:42 York

Salamanca

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Looked a useful prospect on good ground last spring and confirmed it on AW in recent outings; dictated a steady pace when winning the Easter Classic Handicap at Newcastle (1m2f) four weeks ago; 4lb higher today but lightly raced and could continue on his upward curve.

11/2

1st

10

(12)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:07 Newcastle (AW)

Salamanca

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

made all, set steady pace, faced challenges from over 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, kept on well towards finish, gamely

10/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 073-21 CD

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Cruised into contention and breezed clear for an easy win over C&D in January when last seen, taking AW record to 3-6 and looking a suitable type for this prize; could well defy a 9lb rise.
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2nd

5

(13)

18th Apr 2025

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1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:07 Newcastle (AW)

Old Harrovian

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

towards rear, good headway over 1f out, pressed winner final strides, did well in the circumstances

7/2

2nd

5

(13)

18th Apr 2025

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1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:07 Newcastle (AW)

Old Harrovian

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Cruised into contention and breezed clear for an easy win over C&D in January when last seen, taking AW record to 3-6 and looking a suitable type for this prize; could well defy a 9lb rise.

7/2

1st

6

(5)

17th Jan 2025

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1m 2f 42y

Class 2

14:45 Newcastle (AW)

Old Harrovian

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

travelled strongly, held up in rear, steady headway when short of room from 2f out, switched right and led final 110yds, soon niggled along briefly and went clear, readily

7/2

9/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 111-12 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Record of 311112 on AW includes a success in the Winter Oaks at Lingfield; ran well there last time in the trial for this contest; progressive and has won over C&D; strong contender.
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3rd

4

(9)

18th Apr 2025

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1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:07 Newcastle (AW)

Charlottes Web

9st 5lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

in touch with leaders, headway and pressed winner over 1f out, lost second final strides

9/1

3rd

4

(9)

18th Apr 2025

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1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:07 Newcastle (AW)

Charlottes Web

9st 5lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Record of 311112 on AW includes a success in the Winter Oaks at Lingfield; ran well there last time in the trial for this contest; progressive and has won over C&D; strong contender.

9/1

2nd

2

(6)

28th Feb 2025

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1m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Charlottes Web

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Progressive filly who is 4-4 since handicapping (all on AW) and gained the last two wins over C&D, latest in the Winter Oaks; shortlisted.

9/2

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 031-15 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 3115 since switched to AW; held off career-high mark in the Rosebery at Kempton (1m3f) most recently and others are likely to prove better treated.
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4th

4

(4)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:10 York

Paradias

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

1m1f winner at Glorious Goodwood (good to firm) last summer and did well at up to 1m4f on AW this winter/spring; career-high mark but respected.

11/1

4th

4

(4)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:10 York

Paradias

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

1m1f winner at Glorious Goodwood (good to firm) last summer and did well at up to 1m4f on AW this winter/spring; career-high mark but respected.

11/1

4th

3

(4)

18th Apr 2025

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1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:07 Newcastle (AW)

Paradias

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Alan King

Has form figures of 3115 since switched to AW; held off career-high mark in the Rosebery at Kempton (1m3f) most recently and others are likely to prove better treated.

16/1

Form: 3V6-41 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Good second off 1lb higher in this contest 12 months ago when bidding for a five-timer; again likely to go well, having regained the winning thread at Chelmsford (1m2f) most recently.
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8th

3

(7)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 2

15:40 Chester

Penzance

9st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

5-14 on AW, with all the wins over 1m2f, and versatile tactically; needs to be in peak form but he's never quite delivered that on turf and is 0-7 on grass following his respectable fifth in last Saturday's Thirsk Hunt Cup.

8/1

8th

3

(7)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 2

15:40 Chester

Penzance

9st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

5-14 on AW, with all the wins over 1m2f, and versatile tactically; needs to be in peak form but he's never quite delivered that on turf and is 0-7 on grass following his respectable fifth in last Saturday's Thirsk Hunt Cup.

8/1

5

(7)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:35 Thirsk

Penzance

9st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

held up in rear, headway up the centre inside final furlong, never near to challenge

16/1

7/2

Form: 1/3-11 C

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 6yo who won going away at Southwell (1m4f) most recently; taking record to 4-5; beat Old Harrovian there (1m3f) the time before; improving and commands respect.
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6th

6

(10)

18th Apr 2025

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1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:07 Newcastle (AW)

Glen Buck

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Lightly raced 6yo who won going away at Southwell (1m4f) most recently; taking record to 4-5; beat Old Harrovian there (1m3f) the time before; improving and commands respect.

7/2

6th

6

(10)

18th Apr 2025

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1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:07 Newcastle (AW)

Glen Buck

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Lightly raced 6yo who won going away at Southwell (1m4f) most recently; taking record to 4-5; beat Old Harrovian there (1m3f) the time before; improving and commands respect.

7/2

1st

2

(4)

22nd Feb 2025

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1m 4f 14y

Class 2

15:50 Southwell (AW)

Glen Buck

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

took keen hold, in touch with leaders early, midfield after 1f, ridden when headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, went clear inside final 110yds, won going away

7/4

Form: 2V62-0 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Has some useful form on AW but still has a better strike-rate on turf and current mark gives him a difficult task in this warm field.
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No Results Found

22/1

Form: 3012-3

Last run: 91 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
In good form since returned to AW but was among the beaten runners who proved no match for Old Harrovian in C&D event when last seen; unlikely to reverse the placings.
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7th

10

(8)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:10 York

Dark Moon Rising

8st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Three good runs (one 1m4f win) on AW from three attempts this winter and absent for three months before a lesser show in April; has a mixed record (one C&D win) in his ten visits to York and, back up the weights after those AW runs, balance of his turf form suggests this is a tricky task.

12/1

7th

10

(8)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:10 York

Dark Moon Rising

8st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Three good runs (one 1m4f win) on AW from three attempts this winter and absent for three months before a lesser show in April; has a mixed record (one C&D win) in his ten visits to York and, back up the weights after those AW runs, balance of his turf form suggests this is a tricky task.

12/1

8th

12

(3)

18th Apr 2025

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1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:07 Newcastle (AW)

Dark Moon Rising

8st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

In good form since returned to AW but was among the beaten runners who proved no match for Old Harrovian in C&D event when last seen; unlikely to reverse the placings.

22/1

22/1

Form: 36-936 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Losing spell goes back to his Royal Ascot success in 2022; well treated on peak figures but balance of recent form suggests he can be opposed in this hot handicap.
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2

(1)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

16:38 Newmarket

Claymore

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Stranded on a losing run since winning as a 3yo at Royal Ascot and there's been limited encouragement for a while now to suggest he's about to snap it.

11/2

2

(1)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

16:38 Newmarket

Claymore

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Stranded on a losing run since winning as a 3yo at Royal Ascot and there's been limited encouragement for a while now to suggest he's about to snap it.

11/2

9th

8

(15)

18th Apr 2025

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1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:07 Newcastle (AW)

Claymore

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Losing spell goes back to his Royal Ascot success in 2022; well treated on peak figures but balance of recent form suggests he can be opposed in this hot handicap.

22/1

20/1

Form: 6541-4 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Useful performer, albeit has an underwhelming strike-rate; narrowly beat Dark Moon Rising over C&D (off 3lb lower) in most recent AW attempt but this looks a stiffer task.
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10th

1

(8)

18th Apr 2025

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1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:07 Newcastle (AW)

Savvy Victory

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: S Woods

Useful performer, albeit has an underwhelming strike-rate; narrowly beat Dark Moon Rising over C&D (off 3lb lower) in most recent AW attempt but this looks a stiffer task.

20/1

10th

1

(8)

18th Apr 2025

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1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:07 Newcastle (AW)

Savvy Victory

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: S Woods

Useful performer, albeit has an underwhelming strike-rate; narrowly beat Dark Moon Rising over C&D (off 3lb lower) in most recent AW attempt but this looks a stiffer task.

20/1

4th

7

(2)

29th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Savvy Victory

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: S Woods

Listed scorer at Sandown (1m2f, good) in 2023 and recorded a smart RPR when landing his first success since in 1m2f Newcastle handicap in December; this trip is a little short of his optimum and, back from 113 days off, others are preferred for win purposes.

25/1

11/1

Form: 0614-3 D

Last run: 90 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Useful filly whose handicap form for new yard comprises a win at Kempton (1m3f) and close third to Charlotte's Web in the Winter Oaks (1m2f); still unexposed on AW.
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5th

2

(5)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 133y

Class 2

14:25 Lingfield

Power Of Destiny

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

towards rear

3/1

5th

2

(5)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 133y

Class 2

14:25 Lingfield

Power Of Destiny

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

towards rear

3/1

11th

11

(11)

18th Apr 2025

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1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:07 Newcastle (AW)

Power Of Destiny

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Useful filly whose handicap form for new yard comprises a win at Kempton (1m3f) and close third to Charlotte's Web in the Winter Oaks (1m2f); still unexposed on AW.

11/1

13/2

Form: 495-11

Last run: 76 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Two from two since upped in distance, both wins at Wolverhampton (8.5f/9.5f); had plenty in hand last time and should cope with 9lb rise; interesting with further progress plausible.
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12th

9

(1)

18th Apr 2025

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1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:07 Newcastle (AW)

Smart Hero

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Two from two since upped in distance, both wins at Wolverhampton (8.5f/9.5f); had plenty in hand last time and should cope with 9lb rise; interesting with further progress plausible.

13/2

12th

9

(1)

18th Apr 2025

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1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:07 Newcastle (AW)

Smart Hero

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Two from two since upped in distance, both wins at Wolverhampton (8.5f/9.5f); had plenty in hand last time and should cope with 9lb rise; interesting with further progress plausible.

13/2

1st

8

(4)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

16:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Smart Hero

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Sometimes headstrong but has settled better in a hood the last twice, picking up well to nail the reopposing Cynosure near the finish over 8.6f here under Clifford Lee four weeks ago; likely still well handicapped if seeing out the longer trip.

3/1

33/1

Form: 62-633 CD

Last run: 55 days

W: 8st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Held in races won by some of these rivals over the winter; most of that form is respectable but he's unlikely to land this big pot; exposed.
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8th

6

(2)

8th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Dream Harder

9st 5lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ian Williams

midfield, headway inside final furlong, no telling impression

20/1

8th

6

(2)

8th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Dream Harder

9st 5lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ian Williams

midfield, headway inside final furlong, no telling impression

20/1

13th

14

(14)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:07 Newcastle (AW)

Dream Harder

8st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ian Williams

Held in races won by some of these rivals over the winter; most of that form is respectable but he's unlikely to land this big pot; exposed.

33/1

10/1

Form: 163-13 D

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Prolific French performer whose record of 8-18 on AW includes several Listed wins, the most recent in January; creditable third off this mark in this race last year; fighting chance.
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14th

2

(2)

18th Apr 2025

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1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:07 Newcastle (AW)

Hooking

9st 11lb

J: Aurelien Lemaitre

T: P Decouz

Prolific French performer whose record of 8-18 on AW includes several Listed wins, the most recent in January; creditable third off this mark in this race last year; fighting chance.

10/1

14th

2

(2)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:07 Newcastle (AW)

Hooking

9st 11lb

J: Aurelien Lemaitre

T: P Decouz

Prolific French performer whose record of 8-18 on AW includes several Listed wins, the most recent in January; creditable third off this mark in this race last year; fighting chance.

10/1

3rd

2

(10)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Hooking

9st 10lb

J: Aurelien Lemaitre

T: P Decouz

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, steady headway and went second 2f out, lost second and no extra inside final 110yds

14/1

Form: 221614 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Reserve; productive in the last 12 months but this is the stiffest assignment of his career; also declared in the Marathon (4:42).
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3rd

7

(11)

11th May 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 3

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Humble Spark

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Had a good winter on AW over 1m2f-1m4f, including at this track; tried 1m6f and 2m on last two outings (badly hampered on latest) and, although he does need to be in peak form, he looks interesting back in trip today.

12/1

3rd

7

(11)

11th May 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 3

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Humble Spark

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Had a good winter on AW over 1m2f-1m4f, including at this track; tried 1m6f and 2m on last two outings (badly hampered on latest) and, although he does need to be in peak form, he looks interesting back in trip today.

12/1

8

(10)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:42 Newcastle (AW)

Humble Spark

8st 6lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Had a good winter on the AW but from 1m2f to 1m4f and didn't appear to stay 1m6f at Southwell last time; entered in the 4.07 on this card.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £64.00
Straight Forecast £34.62
Tricast £244.53
Trifecta £518.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Old Harrovian

NEWMARKET:

Glen Buck

TOPSPEED:

Charlotte's Web

The Times:

Power Of Destiny

POSTDATA:

Charlotte's Web

The Guardian:

Charlotte's Web

D Express:

Glen Buck

The Sun:

Glen Buck

The Star:

Glen Buck

RP RATINGS:

Old Harrovian

LAMBOURN:

Old Harrovian

Telegraph:

Old Harrovian

Daily Mail:

Old Harrovian

Daily Mirror:

Old Harrovian

Daily Record:

Old Harrovian