June 28 / 17.00 Newcastle (AW)

17.00

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Pertemps Network Education Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £11514.8
  • 1m 4f 98y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Pertemps Network Education Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

Form: 34-099

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
One of two runners for this Irish stable; has form on AW and looks interesting off a reduced Flat mark, having shown positive signs in a hurdles contest most recently (first win since his French days).
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3rd

10

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Cork

Pralognan

10st 6lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: A J Martin

Dual-purpose; won off 5lb lower at Downpatrick in June (2m2f, yld-sft) and followed up on the Flat at Newcastle 13 days later; below par in three runs on the level since; career best needed off current mark on return to this sphere.

7/2

3rd

10

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Cork

Pralognan

10st 6lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: A J Martin

Dual-purpose; won off 5lb lower at Downpatrick in June (2m2f, yld-sft) and followed up on the Flat at Newcastle 13 days later; below par in three runs on the level since; career best needed off current mark on return to this sphere.

7/2

11/2

Form: 0845-4 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Stablemate of Pralognan; recorded sole win in bumper two years ago; made the frame returned to this code last time and has a good chance if building on that effort; well treated on best hurdles form.
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1st

3

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 100y

16:30 Cork

Young Lucy

11st 8lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: A J Martin

Course bumper winner is 0-10 over timber; went close on the Flat behind stablemate Pralognan at Newcastle last time out; ground (sft-hvy) was a valid excuse when pulling up at Fairyhouse on her last run over timber; conditions more suitable now; could go well.

5/1

25/1

Form: 625600

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
6yo maiden who went close in small field at Ayr (1m7f) in second handicap attempt; has failed to back up that form and posted duck eggs over middle distances the last twice; opposed.
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2nd

9

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

Cascade Hall

8st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Soon in a clear lead and perhaps stole a four-runner race at Ayr (1m7f, good to firm) on seasonal debut, belatedly opening his account; however, the 10l runner-up has franked the form by scoring since; double looks possible, provided everything again goes his way.

5/1

1st

6

(6)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Ayr

Cascade Hall

8st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

20-race maiden on the Flat; ran a couple of fair races over 1m4f/2m at Musselburgh last summer, but his form tailed off after that; lacks a recent run.

12/1

Form: 230-57 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has weak claims on her turf form for new yard; solid record on AW for previous stable featured a Newcastle win off 3lb higher; possibilities if the return to this sphere prompts a revival.
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1

(1)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:35 Catterick

Fleur De Mer

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Martin Todhunter

Not the best of win records (1-26 but 0-10 on turf); only win was over 1m2f on AW back in 2023; sound third at Pontefract with first-time cheekpieces (retained) on reappearance last month (1m4f, good to soft); stays 1m6f but below her best three previous tries at 2m.

11/4

3rd

11

(8)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

16:27 Pontefract

Fleur De Mer

8st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Martin Todhunter

Placed over 1m6f on last three AW starts; returns to turf on a workable mark and should be fine back at 1m4f; big player if first-time cheekpieces have any positive effect.

5/1

2nd

3

(6)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

14:14 Southwell (AW)

Fleur De Mer

9st 10lb

J: David Nolan

T: Martin Todhunter

Both wins were in 2023 but she had some close calls in the autumn and ran another good race when third over C&D three weeks ago; 1lb lower here and she should be in the mix again.

6/1

16/1

Form: 36-345 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Campaigned at 1m6f-2m in the last 12 months, winning once; however, he's the only C&D scorer in this field and can't be comfortably dismissed, for all that he lacks recent form over the trip.
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2

(6)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Gastronomy

9st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Won twice last year, including over 12.5f here, but his losing run is beginning to mount up; now 6lb below his last winning mark but not easy to recommend after a heavy defeat over C&D one month ago.

16/1

5

(2)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Gastronomy

9st 4lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Philip Kirby

Won twice last year, including over 12.5f here, but his losing run is beginning to mount up; cheekpieces left off last time are back on and he needs to show improvement.

6/1

Form: 042-33 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden who still has low mileage; couple of encouraging turf efforts this season for new stable, finishing third both times; gives the impression there's probably an ordinary handicap in her.
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3

(6)

13th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

18:22 Musselburgh

Paper Doll

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tristan Davidson

Steadily progressive for current yard and successful in last three turf attempts (1m4f-2m2f, good), beating Simple Star over C&D latest; may not have reached her ceiling yet; major player.

7/2

1st

3

(6)

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

Paper Doll

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Ex-Irish mare who's barely put a foot wrong this year for current yard; that includes wins at Pontefract (1m4f) and Carlisle (1m6f) on two of her last three outings, both on good (unraced on firmer); shaped as if she got 2m on Newcastle AW in between (6l third to Stand Strong) but the 1m6f win was clearly her best effort.

9/2

1st

6

(7)

12th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 4

15:15 Carlisle

Paper Doll

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Ex-Irish mare who's barely put a foot wrong for her current yard; bumped into one at Ayr before a Pontefract win off 6lb lower and is shortlisted back on to turf, having found trouble on Tapeta latest.

7/2

Form: 56-042

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
5yo maiden who has steadily returned to form on turf this term, solid second in reapplied blinkers at Catterick (1m6f) most recently; place possibilities in the retained blinds.
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5th

6

(6)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Stand Strong

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

He lacks a recent outing and was inconsistent last year but reappears on a competitive mark and his trainer won this last year; ran well last May on his sole previous visit to Catterick and could have a part to play.

12/1

4

(8)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Stand Strong

9st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ewan Whillans

Solid over C&D of late, running out a convincing winner to make his breakthrough at the start of August before a narrow second a fortnight ago; same mark here and he's a leading contender.

100/30

2

(4)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Stand Strong

9st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ewan Whillans

Off the mark over this C&D last month but he was held in fourth off this mark at Musselburgh (2m2f, good) 29 days ago; remains unexposed over this trip and he holds claims returned to AW.

5/2

Form: 942336

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Capable of being involved, provided he copes with the trip (raced mainly at further); however, chance of ending a long losing spell largely depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.
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1

(3)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:23 Bath

Golden Flame

10st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Hasn't won a race since 2021 and pretty much tailed off on the AW (2m/1m6f) on last two starts; best watched for now.

10/1

5th

1

(1)

6th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Golden Flame

10st 2lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Thomas Faulkner

7yo who is without a win since 2021 and was well beaten at Southwell last time; however, he's on a handy mark on his placed efforts this April-June and is not written off now dropping into a Class 6 for the first time.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 655-11

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Two from two this term for new yard, both wins on the turf course at Lingfield (1m2f/11.5f); only 1-22 on AW but warrants respect in current form, especially with Warren Fentiman taking off a useful 5lb.
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8th

7

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lennys Spirit

10st 12lb

J: Mr Liam McGaffin

T: Adam Kirby

In good form on the AW at Lingfield this year until a below-par sixth on turf in 1m2f Windsor handicap 18 days ago; this course winner can bounce back here.

14/1

6th

5

(7)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Windsor

Lennys Spirit

10st 13lb

J: Mr Liam McGaffin

T: Adam Kirby

Good start for Adam Kirby when a close third (of 12) in a 1m2f AW handicap at Lingfield in March (for today's rider); not so good back at Lingfield 13 days ago but returning to turf should be in his favour.

6/1

5th

4

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Lennys Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adam Kirby

Just 1-28 on AW but he went desperately close to doubling that tally in an amateur rider's race over C&D last month, only headed in the dying strides (first run for Adam Kirby); 2lb higher today; one to consider with new headgear tried.

4/1

Form: 36-705

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Similar type to Stand Strong, being a 5yo maiden; unlike that rival, however, he has poor claims on 2025 turf form; ran well here early last year but needs a big revival.
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7

(1)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Mass Consumption

10st 0lb

J: Miss Lauren Frost

T: Kevin Frost

Well held after racing too freely at Haydock (11.6f) recently and now 0-20 but ran quite well when fourth under Lauren Frost on last month's stable debut at Pontefract (1m2f, good to firm), and his jockey (three wins from 35 rides under rules) is by far the most experienced in this race.

8/1

14

(1)

4th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

14:00 Haydock

Mass Consumption

9st 11lb

J: Miss Lauren Frost

T: Kevin Frost

19-race maiden, 15 of those for Brian Ellison; made a respectable start for new yard four weeks ago but he's 3lb out of the handicap today and needs much more like his best form of previous campaigns.

25/1

4th

9

(8)

6th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

14:30 Pontefract

Mass Consumption

9st 12lb

J: Miss Lauren Frost

T: Kevin Frost

18-race maiden, the last 15 of these for Brian Ellison; sold 16 days ago for £3,500; with this season's form not as good as last term's, it looks like he's best watched.

20/1

12/1

Form: -87523 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Couple of respectable efforts since returned to turf and is 4lb below last winning mark; however, he's 0-11 on AW and has inconsistent form in this sphere; not the percentage call.
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2nd

3

(4)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Haliphon

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

0-17 on AW but he returned to form with a staying-on third here (1m6f) last month; now drops back in trip but he's 1lb lower than last time and has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style; visor reapplied.

9/2

3rd

2

(7)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Haliphon

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

On losing run and 0-16 on AW, unable to justify favouritism at Chelmsford 12 days ago; another 2lb lower today and too much ability to discount.

9/2

Non-runners

Chillhi

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Payout
Straight Forecast £9.39
Tricast £152.45

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Pralognan

NEWMARKET:

Lenny's Spirit

SPOTLIGHT:

Paper Doll

Telegraph:

Golden Flame

The Star:

Young Lucy

The Guardian:

Stand Strong

TOPSPEED:

Chillhi

POSTDATA:

Paper Doll

D Express:

Pralognan

Daily Mirror:

Pralognan

The Sun:

Pralognan

The Times:

Lenny's Spirit

Daily Record:

Lenny's Spirit

Daily Mail:

Golden Flame