July 26 / 14.30 Newcastle (AW)

14.30

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 4f 98y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

Form: 2-5073 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who is back off his last winning mark after finishing a creditable third of nine at Ascot (1m6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; high on the list, especially if allowed his own way in front.
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4

(5)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

18:35 Hamilton

La Pulga

9st 8lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

Front-runner who has been keeping busy, winning at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) last month and going close on two of his three starts since, most recently beaten half a length at Ascot (1m4f, good to firm); has won here and is capable of another bold bid.

7/1

3

(6)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

14:45 Ascot

La Pulga

9st 13lb

J: Hugh Bowman

T: Charlie Johnston

Usually front-runs; never better than with his first and second at the end of last month, which were on AW however and his top four RPRs have now been registered in that sphere; something to find on turf, including as he was third here (1m6f, good to firm) earlier in July but is now 7lb higher and he dropped out at Chepstow on Thursday.

5/1

Form: 1/65-5

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
AW winner for Andre Fabre who was making his stable/handicap debut after 431 days off when fifth of seven at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) this month; should be all the better for the run and remains unexposed.
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1st

6

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 2

16:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ribble Vibe

8st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David O’Meara

Sometimes hangs left but is moving in the right direction and comfortably justified favouritism over C&D in December, recording a first win since joining shrewd current connections; good second on trials day at Newcastle (kept to 2m) since; may improve further at this trip; respected.

2/1

2nd

7

(6)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:15 Newcastle (AW)

Ribble Vibe

8st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Had been running well in defeat before outclassing his five rivals in a Class 4 at Wolverhampton (2m); 5lb higher this time in a stronger contest but looks a good bet to give his running.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 54121-

Last run: 300 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who won twice on the Southwell Tapeta (1m6f/16.5f) last August/September; 9lb higher on this return from ten months off and not sure the drop in trip is in his favour.
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2

(6)

13th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

20:45 Kempton (AW)

Environment Amigo

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Won two out of three AW handicaps in 2024, coming well clear at Southwell (about 2m) last September; raised 9lb and wasn't seen again until last month, when finishing well held over an inadequate 1m4f on Newcastle AW; likely to be seen to better advantage this time.

9/2

3

(4)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

14:30 Newcastle (AW)

Environment Amigo

10st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Fanshawe

Lightly raced 4yo who won twice on the Southwell Tapeta (1m6f/16.5f) last August/September; 9lb higher on this return from ten months off and not sure the drop in trip is in his favour.

3/1

Form: 42301- C

Last run: 296 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Both wins came over 1m2f here last year when trained by David O'Meara; modest form in four starts over hurdles for this yard since returning in February and needs to be galvanised by the return to this venue following a third wind operation.
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12th

2

(11)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Natzor

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Dual 1m2f course winner for David O'Meara in 2024; close 100-1 fourth here (again 1m2f) in March was a standout for this yard but otherwise it's been a struggle; has quite a bit to prove.

25/1

9th

9

(7)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Natzor

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Wins for David O'Meara both came over C&D, including a division of this race two years ago; not beaten far at 100-1 here two months ago but looked flattered in a messy affair and he's generally struggled for this yard.

16/1

10th

8

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle

Natzor

11st 5lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Lizzie Quinlan

While not the force of old, his close fourth on the Flat this month showed that he's still capable of fair form in that sphere; went the wrong way in his four-race hurdle career last February-May but needs a second look.

14/1

Form: 615/ D

Last run: 659 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Landed a Kempton novice (1m4f, Polytrack) in September 2023 when trained by Grant Tuer; hasn't kicked on from two wins over hurdles for this yard in the spring of last year, but interesting back in this sphere; has undergone a second wind operation since last seen in April.
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6

9th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

19:07 Warwick

Camarrate

11st 8lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Scored for the first time in two years at Newcastle (2m4f, good) four weeks ago; up 4lb and should not be far away in this follow-up bid.

6/1

1st

1

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:07 Newcastle

Camarrate

12st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Winless since May 2024 and he's not proving easy to catch right this season, a below-par sixth in 2m3f Carlisle handicap hurdle 20 days ago.

6/1

6th

6

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

14:15 Carlisle

Camarrate

11st 6lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

On a near two-year losing spell and isn't certain to confirm last-time placings with Ryebridge, who is less exposed; that said, again has an each-way squeak.

6/1

10/1

Form: 8-7325 CD

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Patchy form since returning in April, but his record over C&D reads 1153 and is 2lb lower than when last winning at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) just over a year ago; one for the shortlist.
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1st

8

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:39 Goodwood

Appier

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tony Carroll

Mainly seen on the AW these days, but he did win three times on turf as a 3yo; interesting to see how he fares in the market on debut for Tony Carroll (same owner).

10/1

6th

5

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Goodwood

Appier

9st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Richard J Bandey

Recorded his tenth win when scoring at Wolverhampton (2m, Tapeta) in January; held his form with creditable efforts in next three starts but his good spell came to a halt at Lingfield last month; has bit to prove again after that heavy defeat and his last turf win was in 2022.

10/1

13th

10

(11)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Appier

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Richard J Bandey

Three course wins have come over 1m4f, but he has won over this sort of trip elsewhere; finished half a length behind St Faz when third of four at Southwell (1m6f, Tapeta) and now 11lb better off; each-way claims.

18/1

Form: -00070

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
1-16 and can't be entertained on his three performances since returning in March; needs the switch to the AW to bring about a dramatic resurgence.
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9th

6

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Whiskey Pete

9st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Only win in 23 runs was a 1m nursery at York in October 2023 for Ralph Beckett; badly out of form this season and cheekpieces now tried.

25/1

15th

2

(10)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Whiskey Pete

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Long time since his sole win and two duck eggs this term help to demonstrate a big doubt over his current form.

25/1

Form: 1-2344 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won twice here (1m2f/1m4f) last autumn; higher in the weights now, but has run with plenty of credit to finish fourth off this mark in his last two starts at York (1m2f/1m4f); no reason why he shouldn't go well again.
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8th

9

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Molinari

8st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Martin Todhunter

In fairly good form on AW at Newcastle towards end of last year, making the frame over 1m2f on three of his last four appearances, but has fitness to prove after six-month absence.

25/1

Non-runners

Fast Fred

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £11.00
Tricast £79.08

Selections

The Guardian:

Fast Fred

SPOTLIGHT:

La Pulga

TOPSPEED:

Molinari

The Times:

Environment Amigo

NEWMARKET:

Appier

Daily Mirror:

Environment Amigo

D Express:

Fast Fred

The Star:

Fast Fred

Daily Record:

Fast Fred

RP RATINGS:

La Pulga

POSTDATA:

La Pulga

Daily Mail:

La Pulga

Telegraph:

Molinari

The Sun:

Molinari