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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3rd

4

(6)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:05 Ayr

Cascade Hall

8st 12lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins this spring, latterly when making all to score by over 6l at Musselburgh (2m, good) last month; safely held when making the frame on next two outings (2m/2m1f) but still enters calculations.

11/4

4th

3

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 47y

Class 5

20:09 Carlisle

Cascade Hall

10st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Back in good form this season, most recently when making all to win by over 6l at Musselburgh (2m, good) last month; well-held third in Chester 0-80 since but this is more his level.

11/4

3rd

11

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

16:37 Chester

Cascade Hall

8st 8lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Back in good form this season, most recently when making all to win by over 6l at Musselburgh (2m, good) eight days ago; 6lb higher in much more competitive race here but won't mind if the ground is much slower.

7/2

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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4th

2

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Fleur De Mer

10st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Martin Todhunter

In good form until a below-par sixth of eight in 1m7f handicap at Ayr 20 days ago; the sort to bounce back.

15/2

6th

4

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Ayr

Fleur De Mer

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Martin Todhunter

Without a win since 2023 but had a solid AW campaign before staying on for close third in first-time cheekpieces at Pontefract (1m4f, good to soft) on turf return in April; should be fine over today's longer trip; can make her presence felt.

10/1

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

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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8th

14

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:20 Carlisle

Stand Strong

8st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Ewan Whillans

Made fairly encouraging seasonal debut at Catterick (2m, good; behind Arctic Fox) last month but his only win from 18 starts came on Tapeta and others have more pressing claims; refitted blinkers replace cheekpieces.

20/1

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

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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2nd

2

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 115y

Class 5

15:20 Doncaster

Golden Flame

9st 9lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Exposed 8yo but he was returning from 264 days off when winning by 3.5l at Ffos Las nine days ago (2m, good), despite pulling hard; Zoe Lewis rides again with a 4lb penalty; if as good again he'll be tough to beat.

5/4

1st

4

(7)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:39 Ffos Las

Golden Flame

9st 6lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Missed a chunk of his career and has been steadily regressive since; hit and miss last backend and is entitled to need this at his age after nine months off; wouldn't want too much rain.

6/1

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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6th

3

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

14:54 Leicester

Lennys Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Nine wins over the years, including two early last summer, but he's been going the wrong way this term; admittedly badly hampered on latest outing; 6lb below his last winning mark.

20/1

7th

2

(8)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:56 Brighton

Lennys Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Multiple winner but an 8yo now and hasn't been remotely threatening in last four races.

20/1

11th

2

(10)

8th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Pontefract

Lennys Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Adam Kirby

Multiple winner; narrowly beaten on yard debut at Lingfield in March (1m2f AW) but this 8yo's form has cooled.

10/1

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