July 26 / 16.15 Newcastle (AW)

16.15

Standard To Slow

Ad Gefrin Whisky Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Ad Gefrin Whisky Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 375612 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
All five wins have been on Tapeta, including three over C&D; hit with 9lb rise for his comfortable win at Wolverhampton (5f classified) last month but he went close back in a handicap there next time; usually comes from off the pace and he's a big player again if he gets the breaks.
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3rd

7

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Ayr

Henery Hawk

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

Hit the line strongly at Wolverhampton (5f; from 6lb lower) over three weeks ago; he's 7-39 on AW, but is yet to win on turf (0-20); handicap mark is still a fair one, particularly with Tom Kiely-Marshall taking off 5lb, and this is the right type of race; don't discount.

13/2

1st

9

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Henery Hawk

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

C&D winner; two good runs here last month but he was never in the hunt back here 18 days ago; has the ability to feature but he will need luck in running from stall 1 given his racing style.

9/1

6th

1

(11)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Henery Hawk

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Linda Perratt

Dual C&D winner who has ran well here behind Kento on his last two starts, most recently a close third 16 days ago; holds good claims but his hold-up style means that things need to fall right.

5/1

Form: 850452 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Just two wins from 24 starts but he went very close in a classified event at Nottingham (5f, good) last Friday; has 8lb rise to deal with back in a handicap but he remains well treated on old form and both wins have been on Tapeta; respected.
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10

(1)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Carlisle

Better

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Both wins have been on AW and latest was 11 months ago; 0-15 on turf but he had a near-miss at Nottingham (5f, good) in July and has run respectably in two of his three subsequent runs; usually comes from off the pace and has possibilities if he gets some luck.

12/1

3

(6)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Redcar

Better

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Paul Midgley

Finished five places behind Arlington at Ripon 11 days ago but he met trouble in running; beaten only a head at Nottingham (5f, good) earlier in July and a repeat of that form would give him reasonable claims.

5/1

7th

4

(8)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Ripon

Better

9st 7lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Paul Midgley

Chased home Canaria Queen in a Nottingham classified event 11 days ago and 1lb better off for a head defeat today; ran another good race at Newcastle on Saturday, never nearer than at the finish; new blinkers replace cheekpieces; has the ability to win a race of this nature but he's an habitual slow starter so will always need some luck in running.

8/1

Form: /8-954

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden who has yet to be placed but he rallied well when fourth of seven in a Redcar handicap (5f, good to firm) last month; dropped another 2lb and he could get involved if first-time visor works.
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No Results Found

Form: 427102 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Wetherby winner last month (5.5f, good to firm); poor draw at Thirsk next time but she was quickly back on track when runner-up behind a resurgent rival at Beverley 11 days ago; only 1lb higher than for her last win and she should go well again back on Tapeta.
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8th

7

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Of The Garr

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tracy Waggott

C&D winner; big player on her 2025 best and she was successful over C&D on her last foray into 0-50 company; absent 80 days but has run well after similar breaks in the past; withdrawn having got upset in the stalls on last intended outing.

9/2

14th

10

(10)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Of The Garr

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tracy Waggott

Won a 0-50 classified event over C&D in January and a handicap at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) in July; only beaten just over a length off this mark back here the last twice, but she may struggle to confirm latest running with Bibendum; cheekpieces given a go.

10/1

14th

10

(10)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Of The Garr

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tracy Waggott

Won a 0-50 classified event over C&D in January and a handicap at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) in July; only beaten just over a length off this mark back here the last twice, but she may struggle to confirm latest running with Bibendum; cheekpieces given a go.

10/1

Form: 567343 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Losing run is up to 13 but he had a near-miss at Wetherby (5.5f) last month and was a close third at Hamilton (5f) last time; this is a deeper race but he beat 13 rivals over C&D last autumn and is well treated on that form; dangerous.
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6th

9

(1)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Newyorkstateofmind

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ruth Carr

Nine-time winner who has not scored since September 2024 but he finished well to go close at Catterick (5f, good) last week; looks interesting off same mark and this step back up in trip is a positive.

4/1

2nd

7

(4)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Newyorkstateofmind

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Three-time turf winner who went close at Newcastle (5f, AW) last September and races off 7lb lower today; however, last season ended tamely and this 9yo finished down the field on last month's reappearance.

7/1

12th

9

(10)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Newyorkstateofmind

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Veteran with a better record on AW than turf; 5f on fast ground no problem for him and he has run well after an absence in the past (although not last year); good run wouldn't be a surprise but others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

Form: 576409 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
All three wins have been over 5f on Tapeta and latest was at Southwell in January; that was off 4lb higher but he's been disappointing since and was last of nine at Wolverhampton last time; plenty to prove and he needs a major revival.
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6th

9

(10)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Desert Master

8st 10lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

Has run some good races on Tapeta this year and only just failed at Southwell (5f) in April; however, he wasn't in much form on turf in 2025, including in this race, and looks unlikely to break his turf duck.

8/1

2nd

9

(1)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Desert Master

8st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Two of his three wins have been over C&D and he was second of eight here in a classified event in February; below his best in two starts since but he may be capable of bouncing back.

12/1

8th

5

(2)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Master

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

C&D winner who looked unlucky not to finish closer when having Stroxx and A Lady Forever behind here last weekend; not as good now and has a bit to find on these terms but does at least arrive in form.

6/1

Form: 401729 C

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
0-10 on turf and was out the back at Wetherby last time, but his last two AW runs have resulted in a win and second at Southwell (5f, Tapeta); usually races prominently and has possibilities back in this scenario.
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5th

1

(3)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:55 Southwell (AW)

Arlington

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

Three front-running C&D wins between last May and January; below best on last two starts but he might just have needed the recent sharpener following a break and can't be passed over too lightly.

3/1

10th

6

(6)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Arlington

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Bryan Smart

Prominent racer with three C&D wins on his record, including on his penultimate start in January; not so good behind Okami five days later; has tended to come on for the run after breaks in the past.

10/1

6

(1)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:27 Southwell (AW)

Arlington

9st 3lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Bryan Smart

Likes to lead and stayed in front over C&D earlier this month, his second win here this year; up 4lb but would be dangerous if not overly pressed up front.

11/2

Form: 475160

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Won a Wolverhampton handicap (6f, Tapeta) for Jamie Osborne in April but he's been well below that form in two subsequent runs for new yard; still lightly raced but he needs to get back on track and not sure this drop to 5f will suit.
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1st

5

(3)

5th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Black Cab

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Alison Hamilton

Placed in two 6f 0-50 classified events here in March; slowly away last time, however, and won't be able to get away with that back at 5f.

8/1

3rd

4

(5)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Black Cab

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Alison Hamilton

C&D win for Jamie Osborne last April; slow start for current stable but he returned to form after a four-month break when second in a similar C&D event two weeks ago; solid claims if in the same form this time.

4/1

2nd

3

(5)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Black Cab

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Alison Hamilton

Won a C&D handicap for Jamie Osborne last April; bought for 10,000gns the following month; hasn't run up to his best since, but this is his second run after a wind op so could fare better.

9/1

Form: 475818 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Ended a long losing run when making all on a rare turf outing at Beverley (5f, good) in May but he dropped out on his return visit on Monday; the soft ground may have dulled his powers but he's not easy to predict and others are more solid; change of headgear.
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11

(8)

27th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Blackcurrent

8st 5lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Veteran who ended a long losing run when making all at Beverley (5f, good) in May; did not repeat the form in his two subsequent outings, also under Shay Farmer, and does not seem the percentage call.

16/1

9

(3)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Blackcurrent

9st 2lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Ended a long losing run when making all on a rare turf outing at Beverley (5f, good) in May but he dropped out on his return visit on Monday; the soft ground may have dulled his powers but he's not easy to predict and others are more solid; change of headgear.

16/1

Form: 743364 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Winless since November 2023 but he's run some good races this season, including when fourth of 11 at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 11 days ago; ties in with Lady Of The Garr on that form and has each-way claims back on AW.
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9

(11)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Araifjan

9st 1lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Dual winner here (6f/7f) in 2020; has gone close a couple of times lately, as when beaten a short head at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) in July, but losing run up to 24; others look more solid.

12/1

10

(3)

27th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Araifjan

8st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Herrington

No win away from Chelmsford since September 2021; agonisingly close at Newcastle (5f, AW) on penultimate start and bang there in a classified at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) on latest, which needs respect, but this test might be a little too sharp.

7/1

3

(6)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

14:50 Yarmouth

Araifjan

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Herrington

Winless away from Chelmsford since September 2021's 5f success here, though came agonisingly close to putting that right in a Newcastle 0-55 handicap latest; replication of the form of June's C&D third (good to firm) won't quite suffice, and there's likely competition for the lead also.

5/1

25/1

Form: 5460-8

Last run: 145 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
All six wins have been over 6f, including two on Tapeta; last success was off 4lb higher but that was almost a year ago and she's been out of sorts in last four runs; returns after another break and has plenty to prove back at this trip.
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3rd

10

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:30 Brighton

Coast

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Front-runner who ran well when fourth of 13 at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) a week ago, but her losing run is up to 26 and she's unlikely to get her own way in this field.

9/1

4th

15

(9)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:03 Bath

Coast

9st 0lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Winless since 2024 and she has failed to beat a rival in last three starts including over 5f here (firm) last week; not hard to look elsewhere.

40/1

Form: 00-U58 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Badly out of form last summer and her struggles have continued in three runs this season; cheekpieces are now added but has lots to prove and her last win was in 2022.
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7th

2

(1)

19th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brazen Belle

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Colin Teague

Without a win since June 2022 and she hasn't been threatening to end the drought this year; new visor today.

25/1

6

(9)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Redcar

Brazen Belle

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Colin Teague

Without a win since June 2022 and she beat only one home at Catterick on Tuesday; opposable.

20/1

5th

6

(5)

5th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

Brazen Belle

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Colin Teague

Without a win since June 2022; out of form last season and although those struggles have continued in four starts this year she wasn't too far away on Newcastle AW (6f; first-time cheekpieces, retained) ten days ago; needs more.

8/1

Form: 0-0000

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Went close in a Cork handicap (6f, good to yielding) last October but she struggled in her last five runs in Ireland; record is now 0-10 and has plenty to prove for new trainer; cheekpieces removed; yard also runs Blackcurrent.
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9th

2

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Green Valentine

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Damien Wingrove

A dual 6f scorer in 2025 for Alan Brown but yet to fire this term, only fifth of eight in 6f classified event here on her yard debut in March; lots more required after a break.

20/1

5th

5

(4)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Green Valentine

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Damien Wingrove

Won a 6f classified at Newcastle for Alan Brown in November but has rather lost her form since; sold for 1,400gns last month; stable debut.

10/1

7th

4

(3)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Green Valentine

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Alan Brown

Suited by the strong pace when coming from the rear to cause 66-1 shock in C&D handicap in November but unable to land any sort of blow on next four outings.

20/1

25/1

Form: 6080

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 3yo but she's not shown much so far and was beaten 17l on recent handicap debut at Ayr (7f, soft); has some speed in her pedigree but she needs a transformation on this drop to 5f.
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9th

10

(11)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Skyler

8st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Has offered little in her six outings, last of five in 5f Wolverhampton handicap 29 days ago; others are much preferred.

33/1

5th

5

(3)

10th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Skyler

9st 1lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Linda Perratt

Hasn't beaten many in five starts over 5f-7f on turf/Tapeta; look elsewhere.

25/1

14

(12)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Skyler

8st 13lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Linda Perratt

Unexposed 3yo but she's not shown much so far and was beaten 17l on recent handicap debut at Ayr (7f, soft); has some speed in her pedigree but she needs a transformation on this drop to 5f.

25/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £37.61
Tricast £130.18

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Henery Hawk

RP RATINGS:

Newyorkstateofmind

THE NORTH:

Arlington

Daily Record:

Lady Of The Garr

The Star:

Better

Daily Mail:

Blackcurrent

The Times:

Arlington

POSTDATA:

Henery Hawk

Daily Mirror:

Henery Hawk

The Sun:

Henery Hawk

Telegraph:

Newyorkstateofmind

The Guardian:

Newyorkstateofmind

D Express:

Newyorkstateofmind