August 29 / 18.30 Newcastle (AW)

18.30

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QuinnBet Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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QuinnBet Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 760373

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
0-12, but has run well on a couple of occasions here and has been placed in two of his last three starts over 1m2f at Ayr (soft/good) including in blinkers last time; each-way claims.
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8th

11

(7)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Falaise Blanc

9st 0lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Sole win from 19 attempts came off this mark at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last August and he's also effective on turf; however, he's been soundly beaten on his three outings this spring.

20/1

6th

8

(9)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

Falaise Blanc

8st 7lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Came good off a similar mark at Newcastle (1m2f) last summer but well held in two outings there this year; his hopes are pinned on a change of headgear (first-time cheekpieces for blinkers) sparking a revival.

11/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 372831

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Mostly modest on the AW, but has put up some good performances on turf this year as when making it 17th-time lucky at Hamilton (1m, good) last time; only 1lb higher and holds stronger claims than most.
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3rd

1

(3)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Daring Leader

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Christopher Kellett

Ended 2025 with victory at Newcastle (1m2f) in September but he's yet to fire this spring, only eighth in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap last month; needs to take a big step forward despite a slipping mark.

16/1

8th

3

(3)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Daring Leader

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Christopher Kellett

Won at Hamilton (8.5f, good) and by 4.75l at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last year; dropped away inside the final furlong at the latter track three weeks ago but may take a step forward from that first start for 189 days.

11/2

9/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 4-9490 CD

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Six-time hurdles winner and twice successful over this C&D in 2023; modest effort at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) when last seen in June, but is 0-20 on Flat turf; not completely dismissed back here.
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7

4th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

14:10 Catterick

Russian Virtue

11st 7lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: David Thompson

8-59, although his last win came in a two-runner affair at Carlisle (2m1f; 2-5 favourite; all out) in December 2023; latest Carlisle sixth (beaten 15l; 50-1) not overly inspiring; others more obvious.

10/1

6th

7

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Carlisle

Russian Virtue

11st 7lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: David Thompson

Has won six times over hurdles, the latest a two-runner affair over C&D (good to soft) in December 2023; a couple of fair runs for this yard last year but pulled up when last seen out in January (reportedly never travelling); others appeal more.

20/1

4

25th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

15:10 Sedgefield

Russian Virtue

11st 5lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: David Thompson

On a long losing spell and form figures of 246 this term reflect that a turnaround of sorts is required; admittedly appears well treated if that resurgence materialises, being 7lb below last winning mark.

16/1

7/2

Form: -08782

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in four starts on the AW and 0-13 overall, but 2lb well in following his narrow defeat at Carlisle (1m3f, good to firm) nine days ago; good chance if repeating that form.
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5th

5

(7)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

14:20 Musselburgh

Ravenswell

10st 4lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Paul Robson

Had a near miss at Carlisle (1m3f, good to firm) last August and not beaten far into fourth at Newcastle nine days later; not so good twice after and he has his stamina to prove now returning from 237 days off.

10/1

7th

7

(7)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ravenswell

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Robson

0-15 but he had a near-miss at Carlisle (1m3f, good to firm) last month before a close fourth over C&D when not a lot went right; looks interesting on that form and he had an excuse on slow ground at Hamilton last time; not ruled out back on AW.

16/1

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10/1

Form: 860457 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) early last year and 1lb lower than when successful for this yard at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in May; hasn't matched that form since, though, and needs the switch to blinkers from cheekpieces to make a difference.
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6th

5

(3)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Wait And Hope

8st 12lb

J: Archie Young

T: Ruth Carr

On a losing run and he comes here on the back of a below-par sixth in 1m4f Thirsk handicap eight days ago; he needs to get back on track.

8/1

6th

5

(8)

15th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

14:20 Thirsk

Wait And Hope

9st 9lb

J: Archie Young

T: Ruth Carr

Not the most prolific of winners (2-27); winner over 1m2f at Redcar in May (1m2f, good to firm; 18-1); hasn't run as well since and was well beaten on the AW on Thursday (1m2f); can pull hard and return to 1m4f not sure to suit.

25/1

6th

5

(4)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Wait And Hope

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Won at Kempton (1m, AW) early last year and is now 2lb lower than when winning at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in May; mostly struggled since and he was beaten 3l when fifth of nine in first-time blinkers over this C&D 13 days ago.

18/1

13/2

Form: 335436

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Record over C&D reads 2434433 but is 0-21; returns from 72 days off and another placing may be his best hope.
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8th

9

(7)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Rampant

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Patrick Morris

Some good runs in defeat in November/December, including here, but not at the same level this year and he remains a maiden after 33 starts.

33/1

5th

9

(9)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rampant

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Patrick Morris

32-race maiden who has been well held in last five runs, including behind Ice Opera in a classified event over C&D on Friday; passed over.

20/1

9th

5

(2)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rampant

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

31-race maiden who has been well held in his last four runs and he meets most of today's rivals on unfavourable terms; down the list.

16/1

12/1

Form: 088256 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Well treated on his wins at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) and Pontefract (1m2f, good to firm) last year; second of seven from 5lb out of the weights at Catterick (1m4f, good to soft) last month, but modest otherwise this year; not quite sure what to expect.
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2nd

10

(1)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

17:45 Beverley

Irv

8st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Micky Hammond

Course winner in 2022 who last won at Pontefract (also 1m2f, good to firm) in June 2024; 50-1 when beaten 10l on his comeback in a Wolverhampton classified (1m4f, AW) in January; others look safer.

33/1

7th

4

(3)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Irv

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Runner-up in a Catterick handicap (1m4f, good to soft) in July but he finished down the field in his final three runs during the summer; has won when fresh in the past but his last success was 19 months ago and this veteran is 1-14 on AW.

25/1

7th

4

(7)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Irv

9st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Well treated on his wins at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) and Pontefract (1m2f, good to firm) last year; second of seven from 5lb out of the weights at Catterick (1m4f, good to soft) last month, but modest otherwise this year; not quite sure what to expect.

12/1

Form: 704726

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Polytrack/turf winner in Ireland and second of seven behind a subsequent winner on stable debut at Pontefract (1m, good) last month; didn't back it up in a better race at Ripon (1m, good) last time, but still needs considering at this level.
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6

(10)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Weegeebear

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Rebecca Menzies

2-21 when trained in Ireland and scored again 16 days ago on fifth start for new yard, in clearcut style at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta; 25-1) after leading over 2f out; back up 5lb but he's returned to serious calculations.

4/1

1st

11

(9)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Weegeebear

8st 11lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ex Irish gelding who was second of seven at Pontefract (1m, good) on stable debut in July but he's struggled in three starts since, including when behind Hashtagnotions at Beverley (8.5f, soft) 13 days ago; back up in trip on this return to AW.

18/1

11

(6)

17th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:18 Beverley

Weegeebear

9st 1lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ex-Irish gelding who often blows the start and has continued to prove inconsistent for his current yard; pulled hard when not seeing out 1m2f last time (Tapeta) and won't mind soft ground.

16/1

25/1

Form: 078668

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Best effort this year when fourth of nine over C&D in January, but now 0-23 and little to recommend him otherwise.
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6th

7

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 6

16:50 Doncaster

Wath Court

8st 9lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Philip Kirby

Just one placed effort from 30 starts and and he's struggled in three runs for new yard this spring; has lots to prove and he was withdrawn after bolting before the start at Beverley 12 days ago; stablemate of Recobella.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £46.10
Straight Forecast £66.40
Tricast £499.64
Trifecta £456.60

Selections

Telegraph:

Ravenswell

The Times:

Daring Leader

Daily Mail:

Falaise Blanc

SPOTLIGHT:

Weegeebear

POSTDATA:

Wait And Hope

RP RATINGS:

Russian Virtue

Daily Record:

Daring Leader

The Guardian:

Ravenswell

D Express:

Ravenswell

Daily Mirror:

Ravenswell

The Sun:

Ravenswell

The Star:

Ravenswell