September 08 / 19.40 Newcastle (AW)

19.40

Standard To Slow

At The Races App Expert Tips Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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At The Races App Expert Tips Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.90
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 274835 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
A four-time C&D winner who wasn't seen to best effect when fifth of 11 in 6f Southwell handicap four days ago; one for the shortlist.
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9th

16

(14)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Asadjumeirah

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Three wins on AW last year but his last turf success was in April 2022 and he returned to this sphere with a well-held sixth at Thirsk (6f, good; 12-1) last month; others are more appealing.

16/1

6th

15

(17)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Asadjumeirah

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Antony Brittain

His last turf success came over this C&D (good) but back in April 2022; this is his level now but others are more appealing for win purposes.

20/1

8th

12

(6)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

8st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Five-time C&D winner; unable to justify favouritism in a 0-55 here 11 days ago and he has more on his plate at this level.

12/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 660793

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
It's now 18 runs since her last success but retried in headgear when a solid third of ten in 6f classified event at Thirsk ten days ago; she can't be ruled out in another headgear change.
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2

(10)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:18 Catterick

Bazball

9st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Runner-up at Newcastle (6f, AW) before going one better to end a lengthy losing run over that same C&D 12 days ago; has won on turf, so the switch to grass is no issue and she's still on a nice mark on her old form following a 4lb rise.

7/2

1st

7

(2)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bazball

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Placed efforts on her last two starts, latterly behind Asadjumeirah over C&D; may have to make do with more minor money.

6/1

2nd

4

(2)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Bazball

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

It's now 18 runs since her last success but retried in headgear when a solid third of ten in 6f classified event at Thirsk ten days ago; she can't be ruled out in another headgear change.

6/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 403781 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Finally got off the mark (on just his second run for current yard) in 6f Redcar handicap 16 days ago, doing well to come off a steady pace; up 4lb but he merits serious consideration.
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1st

4

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Leicester

Bibendum

8st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Julie Camacho

Scored off today's mark over 5f on Tapeta in November and is also suited by fast turf but returned from four-month break with disappointing 6f run 19 days ago and needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing.

10/1

Form: 654500

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Poor maiden who came in last of 12 in 7f Catterick handicap 27 days ago; not easy to make a case for.
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11

(8)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bothy Park

8st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Failed to beat a rival in July/August starts on turf, but he shaped with more encouragement when fourth of 11 here over 6f this month; step back up in trip isn't sure to suit.

9/1

4th

9

(7)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Bothy Park

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Poor maiden who came in last of 12 in 7f Catterick handicap 27 days ago; not easy to make a case for.

50/1

12

(1)

12th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:25 Carlisle

Bothy Park

8st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Some promise on AW early in the year but she's been well beaten in both handicaps, more recently tailed off at Ayr three weeks ago; goes without any accessories this time; trip should suit but she's risky.

33/1

Form: 604342

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden but he posted a good second of ten in 6f handicap at Southwell two weeks ago; one to consider nudged up 1lb.
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13

(11)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mission In Malton

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Tim Easterby

Exposed 16-race maiden but he has twice finished second in minor handicaps this year, including on Tapeta; lacklustre run over C&D three weeks ago but each-way claims if anywhere near his best.

16/1

9

(9)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mission In Malton

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

15-race maiden but he went close when dead-heating for second at Southwell (6f, AW) two starts ago; below that level here over 6f last time and now steps back up in trip.

10/1

5th

7

(5)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Mission In Malton

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

14-race maiden but he posted a good second of ten in 6f handicap at Southwell two weeks ago; one to consider nudged up 1lb.

100/30

Form: 355068 CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has bagged six C&D successes but comes here under a cloud, beating just one in 7f classified event here 44 days ago; he needs to bounce back.
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7th

7

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Spartan Fighter

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Tough 9yo who has won four 6f handicaps here this year; form dipped last time, however, and returning to 7f isn't enough to tempt.

9/1

9th

1

(2)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Spartan Fighter

9st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Has won four of his five races, all over C&D, this year, his latest win coming last Tuesday when getting home by 0.5l; up 6lb but has won off higher marks in the past; should go well

7/2

1st

9

(7)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Spartan Fighter

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Sprightly 9yo who completed a quick hat-trick of front-running C&D wins last month and lost out only by a neck off today's mark here on Wednesday; upped in grade but likely to give another good account.

5/1

OUR TIP

11/2

Form: 966627 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
On a losing run but he wasn't best drawn when seventh of 11 in 6f Pontefract handicap 43 days ago; he needs considering off a handy-looking mark.
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7th

2

(6)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Gis A Sub

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

On a losing run but he wasn't best drawn when seventh of 11 in 6f Pontefract handicap 43 days ago; he needs considering off a handy-looking mark.

11/2

7th

1

(13)

27th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Pontefract

Gis A Sub

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Has a poor strike-rate but went close at Ripon last weekend and holds a fighting chance in this grade; gained sole handicap win off 5lb higher.

7/2

2nd

6

(3)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:38 Ripon

Gis A Sub

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Runner-up in the Group 2 Gimcrack Stakes as a 2yo; nothing like so good now but that wasn't a barrier to success in the corresponding event 12 months ago; 7lb lower this time around and he didn't run badly at Thirsk 17 days ago; headgear left off today.

7/1

16/1

Form: 074985

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Only poor form shown thus far and a below-par fifth of ten in 6f Thirsk classified event ten days ago; she's hard to warm to.
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11

(4)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Queens Palace

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Bryan Smart

Nine-race maiden who hasn't built on a promising handicap debut at Ripon (6f, good) in May; well held in three starts over 5f-7f here; look elsewhere.

20/1

15

(5)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:00 Nottingham

Queens Palace

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

Unplaced in eight starts and unraced on soft; watching brief suggested.

50/1

8th

11

(9)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Queens Palace

8st 12lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Only poor form shown thus far and a below-par fifth of ten in 6f Thirsk classified event ten days ago; she's hard to warm to.

16/1

9th
10 (11)
Skyler

33/1

Form: 608005

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

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

33/1

Form: 8-0760 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Scored at Ripon (6f) last September but he's failed to beat a rival in six subsequent runs, last of ten back there in July; it's easy to look elsewhere.
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3rd

9

(3)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:53 Yarmouth

Tilsworth Turf

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Both wins came over 6f on soft ground in 2024, but he's mostly struggled at big odds since the latest of them; best watched for now.

40/1

9th

11

(6)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:18 Nottingham

Tilsworth Turf

8st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Both wins came over 6f on soft ground in 2024 but he's mostly struggled since the latest of them; off for 134 days and he's best watched.

40/1

8th

9

(1)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Tilsworth Turf

8st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Produced one of his better efforts in last C&D attempt but is by no means sure to reproduce it, being far from consistent; yet to win on AW.

33/1

Form: 567

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Has cut little ice in her three runs to date, seventh of nine in novice over C&D ten days ago; she needs this switch to handicaps to spark major improvement.
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9

(4)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Kaths Tipple

8st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ann Duffield

Down the field in three novice runs and she was a well-beaten 22-1 shot on her handicap debut last month (6f); steps up in trip with cheekpieces added but she is not a solid option.

25/1

9

(4)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Kaths Tipple

8st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ann Duffield

Down the field in three novice runs and she was a well-beaten 22-1 shot on her handicap debut last month (6f); steps up in trip with cheekpieces added but she is not a solid option.

25/1

11th

5

(8)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Kaths Tipple

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ann Duffield

Has cut little ice in her three runs to date, seventh of nine in novice over C&D ten days ago; she needs this switch to handicaps to spark major improvement.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £26.50
Straight Forecast £19.84
Tricast £64.34
Trifecta £110.90

Selections

Daily Mail:

Mission In Malton

SPOTLIGHT:

Bibendum

Telegraph:

Gis A Sub

The Star:

Kath's Tipple

D Express:

Mission In Malton

Daily Mirror:

Mission In Malton

Daily Record:

Mission In Malton

RP RATINGS:

Bibendum

POSTDATA:

Bibendum

The Times:

Bibendum

The Guardian:

Gis A Sub