September 08 / 20.10 Newcastle (AW)

20.10

Standard To Slow

Arc £1Million Bonus Bigger Than Ever Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Arc £1Million Bonus Bigger Than Ever Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 968325 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Has raced only intermittently on the AW but his sole win came over C&D in 2023 and he was seen off only late back here last October when 11lb higher; his season has yet to get off the ground but he's well treated and perhaps switching from blinkers to a visor will freshen things up.
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2nd

3

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:58 Redcar

Zuffolo

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Last season ended with two disappointing runs and there was no return to form on his recent reappearance; however, he may have needed that latest outing and this two-time C&D winner is back down to last September's last winning mark; not written off.

14/1

8th

9

(4)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Zuffolo

8st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Made all in a first-time visor over C&D last September; ended 2025 quietly and although he is only 1lb higher than for his win, he returns from a break with a point to prove.

33/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 333652 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Three 5f handicap wins as 2yo, including over C&D; has twice gone close to adding another this year and she bumped into one over C&D in early August; can be involved again.
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8th

5

(12)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Startling

9st 6lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John Wainwright

4-21 when trained by David O'Meara, with all the wins gained over 5f on AW; absent since pulled up after early mishap in October and best watched on stable debut.

20/1

4

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Startling

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: David O’Meara

Not entirely disgraced at Newcastle last week and probably remains in form; narrow success on penultimate outing took her C&D record to 121; solid claims back here.

5/1

5

(5)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Startling

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Won nursery in December and following two good seconds (also C&D) across August and September she landed her first race since at Chelmsford (also 5f, Polytrack) three weeks ago; respected up 4lb.

5/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 465726 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Polytrack winner in 2023 and only just above his winning turf mark (5f) in May; didn't shine on his latest C&D start but his first try on this track last November was encouraging; not dismissed.
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4th

8

(7)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Masterclass

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Paul Midgley

Ended a long losing run in this race last year but he's 0-15 since and has been hard to predict; now 3lb lower than for that last success but he faded at Doncaster last time and he comes with risks attached.

11/2

8th

8

(9)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Masterclass

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Paul Midgley

Ended a losing run when the comfortable winner of a 5f handicap at Nottingham last May (5f, good to firm) off a 1lb higher mark; he was returning from a short break when fourth of 13 at Pontefract 17 days ago and that effort can be upgraded as he was wider than ideal as the field turned for home; each-way shout.

8/1

4th

14

(5)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Pontefract

Masterclass

8st 10lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Paul Midgley

Hold-up sprinter who is on the same mark as when seeing off nine rivals at Nottingham last May (5f, good to firm); in and out afterwards but the return of blinkers should help now back from 138 days off.

14/1

16/1

Form: 00-707 D

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Useful effort when going down narrowly over C&D in June 2024 (sole course start) and he later won a three-runner 5f maiden at Chepstow; however, his turf form this year falls well short of his best results.
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10th

12

(4)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Ticktyboo

8st 6lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Regressed for Nigel Tinkler last year; having a first run at beyond sprints trips for his new yard, back from seven months off; doesn't make obvious appeal.

33/1

5th

2

(4)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ticktyboo

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Sole win came in a three-runner maiden at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) last August; best effort this year came over C&D two weeks ago but he enjoyed a clear run while several of those in behind got in each other's way; more needed to win.

11/2

3rd

4

(5)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ticktyboo

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Sole win came in a three-runner maiden at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) last August; below his best in four starts this year and others are preferred.

10/1

Form: -90036 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
A busy 2yo season yielded two 5f turf wins; quite well held on grass for new yard but she acted well on this surface when a keeping-on third of 11 over C&D in June and of more interest back on this track.
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12th

17

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Invincible Annice

8st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Her 5f AW win in November hasn't proved a springboard to better things; returns from 112 days off with a point to prove.

33/1

8th

4

(7)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Invincible Annice

9st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Won a C&D handicap in November but she has been unable to kick on from that in five runs since; drops into 0-50 company but others have less to prove.

9/1

Form: 409092 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in February 2024; he's had a topsy-turvy season but a recent narrow defeat in a classified event back here (5f) was one of his better efforts; first-time cheekpieces fitted.
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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: 0640-1 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Nothing special form-wise about his winning return to action on handicap debut at Chepstow (5f) recently, considering the second was hampered; however, he's open to improvement over 5f on Tapeta, having made a good impression at Wolverhampton (7f) last September, and bred to do better, his dam having seven siblings with RPRs of 93+.
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7th

7

(1)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Zoulu Warrior

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Heather Main

Doubled his tally when landing a C&D handicap in December and followed up at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) on his next start; respectable effort when stepped up to this grade there 32 days ago, but first-time the blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) need to bring out a bit more.

6/1

4th

2

(1)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zoulu Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Heather Main

Progressive sprinter who arrives here chasing a hat-trick after wins at Southwell and over C&D last month; up 4lb in a higher class but improvers are thin on the ground here and he holds strong claims.

2/1

2nd

10

(9)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zoulu Warrior

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Heather Main

Off the mark at Chepstow (5f, good) in August but is 0-3 on AW; beaten a neck at Bath (5.5f, good to firm) in September and may still have more improvement in him if he can translate that form to artificial surfaces.

10/1

10/1

Form: 684786 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Can lead; limited impact in handicaps since winning a four-runner C&D maiden last November but this is his first run on the track since and he's slowly getting better treated again; a turnaround beckons.
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2nd

14

(6)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cash In

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Punished for his win in a weak C&D maiden last November and the handicapper has been in command this year; more realistically treated again now but this won't be an easy race in which to try and dominate.

16/1

9

(10)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cash In

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Limited impact in handicaps since winning a four-runner C&D maiden in November and he let his many supporters down when flopping on return visit here last time; continues to fall down the weights so interesting to see if his backers return.

20/1

136

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Cash In

8st 3lb

T: Tim Easterby

Form: 000607

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Minor form so far and he's been well held at big prices in classified events at Wolverhampton and over C&D on his last two starts.
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8th

8

(3)

5th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fumbleinthejungle

9st 0lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: John David Riches

Exposed 13-race maiden who has offered little for this yard after a mammoth absence.

50/1

8th

9

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:55 Southwell (AW)

Fumbleinthejungle

9st 0lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: John David Riches

Winless in 12 starts and it was an uphill grind in handicaps last year; wore aids on last two starts but not today; one to watch on return from break.

16/1

10th

11

(9)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Fumbleinthejungle

8st 7lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: John David Riches

Minor form so far and he's been well held at big prices in classified events at Wolverhampton and over C&D on his last two starts.

66/1

Form: 318585 CD

Last run: 89 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has won two of six C&D starts, most recently in March; not seen to such good advantage on turf in last three starts but worth a second look back here off 2lb lower than the win; off since June but he can go well fresh.
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5th

2

(6)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Ganesha

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Latest 6f run not the one to judge him on and his earlier 5f runs this year were both encouraging enough; on a dangerous mark if the new headgear has the desired effect.

5/1

13th

3

(14)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Ganesha

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Just one win since October 2023 and that came on AW; operating off a reduced mark now though and he has been keeping on late in 5f handicaps this spring; has his first 6f start in nearly two years but a tongue-tie is now added and he's not discounted.

8/1

6th

5

(10)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Ganesha

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Four wins divided between turf and the AW; some sign of returning to form from off the pace at Newcastle 20 days ago (5f); possible.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: /56/98

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Useful 2yo form at 6f, including on this track, but has had just four runs since and he's been soundly beaten in two runs after missing the whole of 2024; already 9lb lower than the first of them but lots to prove.
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2

(6)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Project Black

9st 12lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Useful 2yo form at 6f, including on this track, but has had just four runs since and he's been soundly beaten in two runs after missing the whole of 2024; already 9lb lower than the first of them but lots to prove.

33/1

8th

4

(2)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Beverley

Project Black

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Promising 2yo, including a soft-ground Redcar win (6f); absent for 713 days prior to finishing tailed off in a 7f handicap at Redcar in April; that was his only run for Geoff Oldroyd and he's now back with his original trainer (and running in his colours) so presumably not felt to be a busted flush; risky but could yet bounce back.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £43.60
Straight Forecast £45.27
Tricast £245.46
Trifecta £214.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Startling

SPOTLIGHT:

Zoulu Warrior

RP RATINGS:

Desert Master

The Guardian:

Masterclass

Telegraph:

Zoulu Warrior

The Star:

Zoulu Warrior

The Times:

Startling

Daily Mail:

Startling

D Express:

Startling

Daily Record:

Startling

Daily Mirror:

Desert Master

The Sun:

Desert Master