June 28 / 17.30 Newcastle (AW)

17.30

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Pertemps Network Education Handicap (Div II)

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

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 12-325 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Best effort when second at Southwell (1m6f) in a good time; faded at Doncaster the following week but he's the type to bounce back quickly.
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6th

1

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

14:20 Beverley

LEagle Aid

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Went back-to-back last summer (about 1m4f, AW/good) and he's been beaten 3l or less on his last four starts, including in first-time cheekpieces (retained) four weeks ago; soft ground would be an unknown but he's below his last winning mark and drops back down in grade.

6/1

3rd

6

(6)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

14:10 Chester

LEagle Aid

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

One of three wins came over C&D in July of last year (promoted after dead-heating); solid runs in his last three races, two at Chester; tactically versatile and should be in the mix; first-time headgear.

6/1

3rd

3

(4)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

16:12 Catterick

LEagle Aid

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Gradually coming back to form this term and last two efforts, both at Chester, can be marked up (met late trouble latest); remains on last winning mark and he is 1-1 over C&D (novice success two years ago); respected assuming fortune is back on his side.

7/4

25/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: -78849 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Now 8lb lower than last winning mark but recent efforts have been subdued and he was tailed off at Brighton four weeks ago; enough to prove.
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5th

9

(12)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:35 Epsom

Damascus Steel

11st 3lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Gihan Arnolda

2-4 for new stable, winning at Goodwood (1m4f, good; cheekpieces first time) before getting the better Epictetus over C&D last month; came unstuck at York in his hat-trick bid and this looks a competitive race in which to get back on track.

20/1

8th

8

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

16:17 York

Damascus Steel

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Gihan Arnolda

Represents a new trainer in excellent form and has won at Goodwood (1m4f, good) and Epsom (1m4f, good to firm) on his last two outings, proving himself better than ever; edging up the weights only gradually and in the mix again.

10/1

1st

4

(8)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Epsom

Damascus Steel

10st 6lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Gihan Arnolda

Did well on AW last winter and even better form when the cheekpieces replaced a visor at Goodwood (1m4f, good) four weeks ago, leading over 1f out to score with rather more authority than the half-length winning margin suggests; used to act on good to firm; up 3lb but firmly in the picture.

5/1

9/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: -34232

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Running consistently on turf of late, making the frame on last five starts including when second of five at Beverley (1m4f; visored) 11 days ago; each-way possibilities if repeating that form, although his AW record (unplaced all four starts here) is an obvious worry.
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5th

2

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

18:43 Hexham

Freddy Robinson

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Brian Ellison

Dug in to score on his last spin over hurdles at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft; from 3lb lower) in December; runner-up three times in succession on the Flat at Beverley recently, beaten 2l there (1m4f; 13-8 favourite) just ten days ago.

11/4

2nd

2

(1)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Freddy Robinson

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Sole win on the Flat came here over 1m2f in June 2024 and he's finished runner-up over this C&D on his last two outings; no reason why he can't go well again.

2/1

2nd

3

(3)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Freddy Robinson

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Course winner who comes here on the back of a good second over C&D 11 days ago; can go well again eased 1lb.

11/4

4/1

Form: 0007-3 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Irish raider; has a win apiece on turf, AW and over hurdles; shaped nicely on reappearance when third of 14 at Leopardstown (1m4f) six weeks ago; may come on for the run and he's a danger to all.
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8

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:05 Kilbeggan

Secret Rock

11st 6lb

J: E Walsh

T: Cian Collins

Won over 2m here on stable debut in May off 98 (good to yielding); didn't back it up at Killarney next time, but a bit more promise when ninth at Ballinrobe last time; others preferred.

20/1

9th

2

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

18:27 Ballinrobe

Secret Rock

11st 7lb

J: E Walsh

T: Cian Collins

Maiden hurdle winner in 2023 and also recorded two Flat wins for Tony Martin; won a Kilbeggan handicap on stable debut in May, when returning from a 214-day break; failed to back that up at Killarney last month.

10/1

10th

4

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:20 Killarney

Secret Rock

11st 7lb

J: E Walsh

T: Cian Collins

Maiden hurdle winner in 2023 and also two Flat wins for Tony Martin; won a Kilbeggan handicap on stable debut returning from a 214-day break; needs more up 7lb but a player.

7/2

Form: 7331/2

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won twice over hurdles in spring 2024 for Stuart Kittow; pleasing start for new stable when 4l second of eight at Wolverhampton (1m4f; 15-2) last month, rallying; can build on that run and may go one better.
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3

(6)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:52 Goodwood

Spiced Rum

11st 5lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Stuart Kittow

2m1f Flat winner in 2023 (on heavy) and she also won for Stuart Kittow twice over hurdles early in 2024; runner-up twice from her three races for Kevin Philippart de Foy this May-July, all on AW, and is now back with her former trainer; one to consider seriously.

11/2

2nd

2

(8)

13th Jul 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Spiced Rum

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

2m Flat winner in 2023 (on heavy) and she also won twice over hurdles in spring 2024 for Stuart Kittow; both runs for new yard were over 1m4f on Tapeta recently, with a lesser effort last time (despite starting favourite) but she could prove more potent with today's step back up in trip.

9/1

5th

2

(6)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Spiced Rum

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won twice over hurdles in spring 2024 for Stuart Kittow; pleasing start for new stable when 4l second of eight at Wolverhampton (1m4f; 15-2) last month, rallying; can build on that run and may go one better.

11/2

Form: 4463 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Has run only four times and his latest effort (staying-on third over 1m1f on handicap debut at Carlisle) was his best; still unexposed and he shapes as if this longer trip will be in his favour; interesting on AW debut.
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1st

1

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:20 Hamilton

Tee Aitch Aye

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

1m1f winner on soft ground in September last year; back to form on last two starts, finishing in the places in two races over 1m2f at Ayr (good/good to soft), last time finishing 0.75l second in first-time cheekpieces (retained); shortlisted.

9/4

2nd

5

(7)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

Tee Aitch Aye

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Slow to find his form this season, but his keeping-on third behind Royal Blaze over C&D (good) last month was a big step back in the right direction and he might be seen to even better effect if there's a stronger pace for him to chase today; sports first-time cheekpieces; interesting.

5/1

3rd

6

(7)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Tee Aitch Aye

9st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Now 6b lower than when coming from off the pace to open account at Hamilton (1m1f, soft) in September but has been out of form this year (four runs) and needs to turn a corner.

16/1

8/1

Form: 411147 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
In fine form on AW this spring, completing hat-trick here and at Southwell; not quite at best on turf since but returning to Newcastle should suit; has won for Amie Waugh; impossible to rule out.
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9th

11

(9)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

8st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Five-time winner over 6f-1m2f here, the latest from 3lb lower over 7f in January; capable of playing a part if this sets up for his closing style.

13/2

5th

7

(6)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:13 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Versatile sort; narrowly beat Ardaddy at Newcastle (7f) in January; creditable fourth at Wolverhampton (9.5f) last time; not ruled out.

7/1

8th

7

(2)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Versatile 6yo who had form over all sorts of trips last year and just did enough to hold off Ardaddy over C&D one week ago; recent 3lb rise is probably enough to leave him a shade vulnerable, though.

6/1

33/1

Form: 88-997

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Three-time 1m6f/2m scorer in 2024 but he hasn't been in much form this year and needs to turn over a new leaf.
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4

15th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:20 Wetherby

Red Force One

11st 11lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

Well-beaten when back over hurdles last month but stayed on well from poor position to go close under Natasha Cookson at Kelso (2m5f, good) ten days ago and looks well worth a crack at 3m.

7/2

10

16th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

14:10 Uttoxeter

Red Force One

11st 1lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Won small-field Flat marathon off much reduced mark last month but has not run over hurdles since summer 2023 and his current ability in this sphere is hard to gauge; best suited by good or faster ground.

25/1

Form: 551341 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Retains plenty of enthusiasm at the age of nine and he won here (2m) in May and at Redcar (1m6f) last Saturday; only creeping up the weights and should remain competitive.
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3rd

2

(8)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:19 Newcastle (AW)

Billy Bathgate

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

His six wins, including two here, have all been gained over further; won at Redcar (2m) on his penultimate start and his latest fifth over 1m6f wasn't a bad effort; this is winnable if he handles the drop back in trip.

9/1

5th

6

(10)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

16:57 Redcar

Billy Bathgate

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ewan Whillans

Beat his three rivals fairly comfortably when back on turf here (2m, good to firm) three weeks ago and is evidently in good nick but a recent 4lb rise might be enough to leave this 10yo vulnerable.

6/1

1st

2

(1)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

14:58 Redcar

Billy Bathgate

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

A four-time scorer (including here in 2025); in good nick without winning this season, finding drop to 1m4f against him when a staying-on sixth of 12 at Newcastle last time; this veteran needs considering back up in trip.

4/1

Form: 8435-4

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Didn't achieve much over hurdles last winter but he ran respectably back on the Flat when fourth of 11 at Chepstow (1m4f) four weeks ago; has AW form too; should be thereabouts.
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5th

6

(2)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

15:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

V Power

9st 7lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

3-9 under Zoe Lewis with all of his wins coming over C&D, the latest when beating The Craftymaster by a neck last month; meets him on the same terms and may be the better suited of the pair to this trip; major player.

6/1

2nd

1

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

V Power

10st 2lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Three wins at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) this year, the latest when narrowly beating a subsequent winner last month; only fifth of eight at Kempton on Wednesday but that was at 2m in a Class 5 and he's not ruled out on this drop back in trip/grade.

6/1

5th

6

(1)

5th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:50 Kempton (AW)

V Power

9st 10lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Three wins at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) this year, the latest when just beating a subsequent winner from 3lb lower last month; ran well in one previous visit here and, although yet to attempt this far on the Flat, would be a player if he stays.

7/1

8/1

Form: 813503 C

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Has a good record here (a win, two seconds and two thirds from eight outings); creditable third of six at Yarmouth (1m2f) in May, shaping as if this return to 1m4f would be in his favour; has to be considered.
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5th

4

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

16:25 Sedgefield

Rock Armour

11st 0lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: David Thompson

Modest Flat performer at up to 1m6f (only win came on AW early in 2025); not been at best recently; hurdles debut.

25/1

12th

10

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Rock Armour

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

Nine-race maiden on turf, best recent run when third at Catterick in April (1m4f, good); hasn't done as well since.

14/1

6th

10

(10)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Rock Armour

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

Just one win from his 25 starts but he was a good third over C&D last month and didn't see out 1m6f when fifth to Free Pic here last time; each-way claims back down in trip.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £38.80
Straight Forecast £40.99
Tricast £816.80
Trifecta £701.80

Selections

The Times:

Tee Aitch Aye

SPOTLIGHT:

Spiced Rum

RP RATINGS:

Damascus Steel

POSTDATA:

Billy Bathgate

D Express:

V Power

Telegraph:

Ana Emaraaty

Daily Record:

Secret Rock

The Guardian:

Tee Aitch Aye

Daily Mirror:

Tee Aitch Aye

The Sun:

Tee Aitch Aye

NEWMARKET:

Spiced Rum

Daily Mail:

Damascus Steel

The Star:

Billy Bathgate