August 29 / 19.00 Newcastle (AW)

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  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 5 runners
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Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 3460

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Best run was when fourth in a 5f novice here in June; beaten less than 4l when 11th of 19 in a York nursery last week (6f, good to firm; not get best of runs); interesting back on the AW but can pull hard so this small field a concern.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

(11)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:45 Doncaster

Veiled Truth

9st 2lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Phillip Makin

Overcame traffic issues in Newcastle nursery (6f, AW) last time, opening his account at the fifth attempt and looking value for more than the winning margin; enters calculations.

12/1

1st

1

(4)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Veiled Truth

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Best run was when fourth in a 5f novice here in June; beaten less than 4l when 11th of 19 in a York nursery last week (6f, good to firm; not get best of runs); interesting back on the AW but can pull hard so this small field a concern.

3/1

11th

19

(10)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Veiled Truth

8st 3lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Phillip Makin

Reached the frame on the first two of his qualifying runs over 5f; steps up to 6f for the first time now handicapping from a mark which doesn't allow much obvious room for manoeuvre.

50/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 71532

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Winner of a 5f Beverley claimer in May; placed in his two nurseries, last time finishing a head second at Southwell on his AW debut (6f); a possible.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(16)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Head For Freedom

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Failed to build on earlier promise with fifth of 14 in 6f Doncaster handicap in June; more is needed if he's to double his tally here.

12/1

5th

7

(9)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

17:45 Doncaster

Head For Freedom

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won a 5f claimer at Beverley last spring; on a good mark on his best handicap form and his latest Ripon fourth can be upgraded (not ideally positioned); each-way shout.

12/1

4th

8

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:07 Ripon

Head For Freedom

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Made encouraging seasonal debut when fourth of 13 over C&D (good to soft) last month and had some excuses when below that form over 5f at Beverley 24 days ago (suffered interference in first half of race); on a good mark now and enters calculations.

9/1

Form: 742606

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
In fair form earlier in the season, best run when second in a Carlisle novice in May (6f, good to soft); well beaten after being gelded on last two runs; bit to prove on AW/handicap debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(4)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Our Hero Matty

9st 7lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

13-race maiden; after a promising third at Catterick (6f, good to firm) on stable debut in June, he took a backward step when fifth at Beverley (5f, good to firm) and beat only one home in a similar contest at Catterick 13 days ago; first-time blinkers need to have the desired effect.

10/1

6th

7

(7)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:45 Catterick

Our Hero Matty

9st 3lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

13-race maiden who is unraced beyond 6f; after a promising third on stable debut here (6f, good to firm) in June he took a backward step when fifth at Beverley (5f, good to firm) latest, but this 3yo is not ruled out.

15/2

5th

5

(3)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:47 Beverley

Our Hero Matty

9st 2lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Failed to progress as a 2yo and was well held in sprint handicaps on the AW and turf for previous yard; however, he shaped nicely on his debut for this one when third at Catterick (6f, good to firm) in June so now he's of more interest again.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 180334

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Beat two subsequent winners when winning three-runner event over 6f at Southwell on debut (only AW run); has struggled a bit on turf since, last time finishing only fourth of eight in a 7f Musselburgh seller; should do better back on AW.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(1)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

15:03 Redcar

Social Exclusion

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: James Owen

Won a three-runner Southwell fillies' maiden on debut (5f) in April; hasn't kicked on from that since, including in selling company, and although she has a good weights chance, she does need to bounce back from a poor run at Newcastle 18 days ago.

6/1

4th

2

(2)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Social Exclusion

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Beat two subsequent winners when winning three-runner event over 6f at Southwell on debut (only AW run); has struggled a bit on turf since, last time finishing only fourth of eight in a 7f Musselburgh seller; should do better back on AW.

4/1

4th

7

(6)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

14:50 Musselburgh

Social Exclusion

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: James Owen

Faced two stiff tasks after debut win (5f, AW); posted third-place finishes in nurseries the last twice, better than bare result at Ripon (6f, good) latest; respected at the weights, upped further in trip.

5/2

Form: 331

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
1,000 euros yearling; confirmed previous promise when off the mark in Beverley maiden last time (5f, good to firm); step up to 6f should suit; quite interesting on AW/handicap debut.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(11)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:15 Redcar

Brimfulofattitude

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Won at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last month on third start; has since finished last in her two nurseries (6f/5f; AW/good to soft); it's too soon to write her off but she arrives with something to prove.

20/1

4

(1)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

17:18 Musselburgh

Brimfulofattitude

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

Well held over 6f on AW last time; record of 331 over 5f on turf otherwise and may do better still in this sphere; not ruled out.

9/1

5th

3

(1)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Brimfulofattitude

9st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

1,000 euros yearling; confirmed previous promise when off the mark in Beverley maiden last time (5f, good to firm); step up to 6f should suit; quite interesting on AW/handicap debut.

11/4

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Payout
Exacta £5.10
Straight Forecast £4.83
Trifecta £16.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Head For Freedom

The Times:

Veiled Truth

SPOTLIGHT:

Social Exclusion

Daily Mirror:

Brimfulofattitude

The Guardian:

Veiled Truth

The Sun:

Veiled Truth

Telegraph:

Head For Freedom

Daily Mail:

Head For Freedom

D Express:

Head For Freedom

The Star:

Head For Freedom

Daily Record:

Head For Freedom

RP RATINGS:

Social Exclusion

NEWMARKET:

Social Exclusion