June 28 / 13.40 Newcastle (AW)

13.40

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  • Prize money: £25770
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £29.70
  • Place: £5.10

Form: 440985 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Had some strong C&D form in 2024, winning on Good Friday and also finishing a close fourth in the Group 3 Chipchase Stakes on this card; looked to retain all his ability for his new stable early in the year and he now lurks on a dangerous mark; stall 2 probably not ideal but with a headwind forecast, he might be able to get some cover if dropped in early; far too much ability to discount.
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6th

13

(14)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Fivethousandtoone

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

He is a better horse on AW than turf; a much lower mark in this sphere reflects that but his 1-28 record on the grass doesn't mark him down as the likely winner of this.

25/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 11500- CD

Last run: 311 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 4yo; began his career with two C&D wins and was then thrown in at the deep end in Listed/Group 1 company last summer; had a wind op soon after the Commonwealth Cup and he reappeared in the 5.4f handicap at York's Ebor meeting, poorly drawn and not travelling with much fluency early but powering home to be beaten just 3l at the finish; it's hard to believe we've seen the best of him yet and the return to a stiff 6f will suit; on the downside, he's been absent for 311 days and goes without headgear today.
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13th

9

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Pocklington

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Geoff Oldroyd

All wins on AW but he is fully effective on turf; unplaced in two C&D runs this year, however, and hopes appear to rest on the return of a visor giving him a lift.

14/1

14th

1

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Pocklington

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Rated 5lb higher than when a close fifth in this race 12 months ago; has done well on AW since, winning at Southwell (well backed) on New Year's Day and finishing a good fourth at Newcastle four weeks ago; not obviously thrown in but could still have a bit more to come.

10/1

4th

4

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Pocklington

9st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Heavily backed when winning a 6f handicap at Southwell on New Year's Day; ran well over C&D a fortnight later but short of his best twice since, including after wind surgery when eighth of 22 at York last month; returning to AW can help and seems highly likely to run his race.

15/2

40/1

  • Place: £9.40

Form: 0048-9

Last run: 161 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
4-4 on AW when trained by Archie Watson, including a 7f handicap win at Chelmsford off a 3lb higher mark; 2024 was disappointing and he was also well held on his reappearance in Qatar in January; should be of more interest back on AW starting out for a new stable.
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6th

1

(9)

3rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

16:52 Chester

Hes A Monster

10st 2lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Went close at Newcastle on debut for new yard, taking AW record to 11113; came up well short in the Bunbury Cup since and is only 1-11 on turf; not the percentage call.

14/1

7/2

Form: 222216 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
He had been banging at the door before winning at Newbury last month and he comes here on the back of a cracking run in the Wokingham last week, missing the break slightly and ending up further back than is usually the case; finished his race off well for sixth, however, and this is less demanding; strong form in three AW starts and this July Cup entrant is a major player.
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5th

1

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Aramram

9st 12lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Progressive handicapper last year; took form to a new level with a Listed win at Doncaster on his seasonal return and performed to a similar level when second in the Group 3 Abernant at Newmarket in April; Group 1 company was too much to handle at Royal Ascot and a mighty performance will be needed to defy his big weight back in a handicap (12lb higher than for his narrow Ascot win last October).

9/1

15th

2

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Aramram

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Last season concluded with C&D handicap win (soft); better than ever this year with a Listed win (6f, good to soft) and Group 3 second (6f, good) and another solid run when fifth of 13 in Group 2 at York (6f, good) last time; however, his form needs to go to another new level today.

40/1

11/1

Form: 05-044 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Progressive 3yo, winning four 6f handicaps (including one here); good efforts in defeat on his last two starts, over C&D last month and then at Haydock four weeks ago when sporting cheekpieces for the first time; trying to dominate this field won't be easy though.
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8th

11

(13)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Sergeant Wilko

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Ryan

Winless since his productive 2024 campaign; upped to 7f at Thirsk six weeks ago and put in a good front-running shift, picked off close home by the reopposing Brighton Boy; 3lb better off today but it won't be easy trying to boss this field.

8/1

16/1

Form: 32315- D

Last run: 289 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Promise in novice/maiden company on his first three starts before taking a huge step forward when third in the Group 2 Richmond Stakes at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good to firm); didn't need to reproduce that to record a wide-margin success in a Nottingham maiden in August; he has undergone wind surgery since last seen and he's an interesting runner against older rivals on his reappearance but the worry is that he's handicapped on the Goodwood run and that form, which is head and shoulders above his other RPRs, isn't entirely persuasive.
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9th

2

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Intrusively

10st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Appleby

Good and bad in six runs for this yard, failing to build on a decent run at Newcastle when seventh of eight at Doncaster last time.

8/1

7th

2

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

15:55 Doncaster

Intrusively

9st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Good and bad in five runs for this yard, but wasn't beaten far the last time at Newcastle (1m) and on the evidence of that run this far is worth exploring.

7/1

7/1

Form: 18-931 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
His handicap form on AW stands up to the closest scrutiny and last month's Kempton success, where he recorded the fastest sectional for each of the last three furlongs, was another step forward; up 7lb and tackling stronger opposition here but there's still a chance he has more to offer on artificial surfaces; more interesting than most.
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6th

1

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Drama

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Ferguson

These conditions bring out the best in him and was taking his C&D record to 4-6 when finishing with a flourish to win a strong handicap last month; remains capable of further progress and although he has something to find at the weights, a bigger concern is the prospect of a tactical event.

3/1

1st

2

(4)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Kempton (AW)

Drama

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Ferguson

Better on AW than turf and his C&D record reads 31511 (including this race 12 months ago); endured a troubled passage at Newcastle on his most recent AW run and still looked in form; no show in the Stewards' Cup but this is altogether more suitable; Oisin Murphy rides for the first time.

4/1

27

(20)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:05 Goodwood

Drama

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Ferguson

Capable off this mark and he didn't enjoy a clear run at Newcastle five weeks ago (6f); all his best form has come on AW though and nothing in his turf record suggests he's the answer.

22/1

12/1

Form: 9-6256 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Useful sprint handicapper on his day; as good as ever when second at Leicester in April and he ran creditably in a good C&D handicap last month; not quite in the same form at Epsom three weeks ago but he's one to consider.
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7th

10

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Goodwood

Strike Red

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Held on narrowly from Ferrous in the Scottish Stewards' Cup at Hamilton last time; has performed well twice in the Stewards' Cup over C&D; may remain competitive.

9/1

1st

4

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

19:15 Hamilton

Strike Red

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

8yo who can be in and out but he won at Leicester (6f, good to firm) in April and has run well in defeat on his last two starts, at Epsom (6f, soft) and Newcastle (6f, AW); he was a close second of 14 last time and this C&D winner can be in the mix if he's once more on a going day.

11/2

2nd

14

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Strike Red

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Twice a C&D winner; ended losing run with a hard-fought success at Leicester in April and he ran creditably at Epsom on Derby day; minor money perhaps his best hope.

14/1

10/1

Form: 978-P2

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 7f for Andrew Balding in 2024; pulled up at Kempton on his seasonal/stable debut in April (7f) but showed his true colours when finishing off well for second at Haydock four weeks ago (6f, good); stiff test at this trip should suit and although a 2lb rise isn't ideal, he's one to consider.
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6

(2)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:48 Ascot

Arctic Thunder

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Returned to form with easy win in small field at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) in July and showed it was no one-off when following up with something to spare at Haydock (1m, good); this 5yo is on a career-high mark but has never been better and is entitled to considerable respect; has won here.

13/2

1st

7

(11)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Arctic Thunder

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Failed to make the frame on first four starts this season but revived with a 7l win in four-runner race at Salisbury (1m, good to firm); what that form is worth is open to question and he's back up 7lb, but at least the third has won since.

15/2

1st

3

(1)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:51 Salisbury

Arctic Thunder

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Usually held up in rear; hasn't won since his 2yo days but has slipped to an attractive mark and could pop up when the cards drop right, which admittedly isn't guaranteed in this small-field scenario; less exposed at 1m than over shorter.

9/2

12/1

Form: 72314- D

Last run: 266 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Wasn't at his best in 2024, even when winning a messy affair at Ascot last September (6f, soft); first time out not normally the best time to catch him and others are more appealing.
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10th

2

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Fresh

9st 11lb

J: Arron D’Arcy

T: James Fanshawe

Useful handicapper on his day and 4lb lower than when winning at his beloved Ascot (6f, soft) in September last year, but hasn't shone in three starts on turf/Tapeta since returning in June.

14/1

10th

2

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Fresh

9st 11lb

J: Arron D’Arcy

T: James Fanshawe

Useful handicapper on his day and 4lb lower than when winning at his beloved Ascot (6f, soft) in September last year, but hasn't shone in three starts on turf/Tapeta since returning in June.

14/1

7

(15)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Ascot

Fresh

9st 9lb

J: Arron D’Arcy

T: James Fanshawe

Four of his five wins have come at Ascot, including when registering his only win since 2022 in the corresponding race 12 months ago; that was run at a crawl though and subsequent efforts don't suggest he is the answer.

16/1

40/1

Form: 54450- D

Last run: 252 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Useful form for Karl Burke, Listed placed as a 2yo and fourth in a Haydock Group 2 (6f, soft) last May; well beaten in two runs for Alan King in the second half of 2024 (7f and 1m); gelded prior to his stable/seasonal reappearance and could be the type his new yard coax back to form; dangerous mark if he's ready to roll.
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7th

3

(6)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Alaskan Gold

9st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Robert Cowell

Not beaten far at Hamilton in August (5f, good) but only four ran there and he hasn't built on it since; will be 3lb lower from the weekend and easy enough to have reservations.

25/1

2

(11)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Alaskan Gold

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

Smart on his day, as when close up in a Group 3 at Newbury (7f, good to soft) in April 2024; showed he was sharp enough for 5f when going down in a tight finish at Hamilton (good; four ran) in August and although below that level since he'll be suited by a return to good to soft ground in this lower grade than of late; has run well in a visor and it's now refitted.

8/1

6

(3)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:07 Haydock

Alaskan Gold

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Robert Cowell

Appeared to run well when a close third at Hamilton last month but that effort is sandwiched by two lesser efforts; down in the weights but stable may have stronger claims with Democracy Dilemma.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 06198- CD

Last run: 364 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Smart form here as a 2yo, notably a conditions-race win over C&D in October 2022; absent since finishing eighth of 11 in the Group 3 Chipchase Stakes on this card 12 months ago; not handicapped out of things on his return and he's been gelded prior to this stable debut (same owner).
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3rd

7

(11)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Never Just A Dream

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: T J Kent

A four-time 6f scorer for Ismail Mohammed; yet to hit top form in a trio of runs for his current yard this season and beat only one in 6f Hamilton handicap 24 days ago; not easy to make a case for.

20/1

11th

7

(2)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Never Just A Dream

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: T J Kent

All four wins have been on the AW; ran an encouraging race when fourth of eight on his stable debut at Newbury (6f, good to soft) in June but he wasn't able to build on that when dropped back to 5f at Newmarket (good to firm) last month; back up in trip.

16/1

9th

5

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Never Just A Dream

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: T J Kent

Better known for AW exploits and has had few chances on turf, running his best race in this sphere when fourth of eight at Newbury (6f, good to soft; stable debut after 223 days off) four weeks ago; potentially well treated and he's interesting with that run behind him.

20/1

Form: 66-747 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Had a fine year in 2024, winning three 5f races, two of them at Listed level; not hit the same heights yet this year but she's dropped 8lb for her efforts; a revival isn't out of the question.
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7th

1

(10)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newbury

Adaay In Devon

10st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Rod Millman

Had a fine year in 2024, winning three 5f races, two of them at Listed level; not hit the same heights yet this year but she's tumbling down the weights and this represents a drop in class; 7f the query.

10/1

13th

11

(7)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Adaay In Devon

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Rod Millman

Had a fine year in 2024, winning three 5f races, two of them at Listed level; not hit the same heights yet this year but she's dropped 8lb for her efforts; a revival isn't out of the question.

14/1

6

(7)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

18:50 Salisbury

Adaay In Devon

9st 2lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Tough filly who landed two Listed races last season; hasn't quite recaptured her best in two runs this season and this looks a hot race for the grade; apprentice unable to claim his 5lb either.

16/1

Non-runners

Durham Castle

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £138.50
Straight Forecast £85.48
Tricast £3334.06
Trifecta £5266.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Durham Castle

The Times:

Pocklington

LAMBOURN:

Arctic Thunder

POSTDATA:

Aramram

SPOTLIGHT:

Drama

TOPSPEED:

Fivethousandtoone

The Guardian:

Arctic Thunder

NEWMARKET:

Durham Castle

D Express:

Durham Castle

Daily Record:

Durham Castle

Telegraph:

Pocklington

Daily Mail:

Pocklington

The Star:

Pocklington

The Sun:

Aramram

Daily Mirror:

Drama