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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3rd

8

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Zuffolo

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Back on track with second at Redcar (5f) in April but has finished down the field twice since; bounce back needed.

16/1

8th

1

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Zuffolo

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Fair 5f scorer who got back on track with second at Redcar (5f) in April; not best drawn when tenth in 5f Thirsk handicap since and remains one to be interested in off a 2lb lower mark.

9/2

10th

8

(12)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Thirsk

Zuffolo

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Won off this mark at Newcastle (5f; 7-1; first-time visor) last September but mostly disappointing since until chasing home Beerwah at Redcar (5f, good to firm; 16-1) five weeks ago; is 5lb better off with that rival here; one of two for trainer Michael Dods.

7/1

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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4th

5

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

Startling

9st 8lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John Wainwright

All four wins have came on AW but has been placed on her last two runs on turf; needs a shade more to win but not out of this.

6/1

2nd

3

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Leicester

Startling

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John Wainwright

Made low-key seasonal/stable debut over 6f last month but placed twice over 5f since, more recently when second on AW a week ago; back in action before 2lb rise takes effect; respected.

5/2

2nd

7

(1)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Startling

9st 7lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John Wainwright

A fair and reliable 5f AW winner for David O'Meara in 2025; comes here on the back of a solid third of 11 for her new stable in 5f Thirsk handicap 13 days ago so can't be ruled out.

8/1

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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14th

9

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Ticktyboo

9st 6lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Just one win from 21 starts and that was in a maiden in August 2024; has dropped a long way in the weights but he generally struggled for Nigel Tinkler last year and was last of ten on recent stable debut at Newcastle (7f, AW); visor is now added.

40/1

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

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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9th

10

(6)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

Invincible Annice

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tracy Waggott

Winner at Newcastle last November, but disappointing since; blinkers now tried (well beaten in a visor last time); plenty to prove at present.

20/1

6th

13

(14)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:38 Newcastle (AW)

Invincible Annice

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Won off 4lb higher here (5f) last November; she's failed to get competitive subsequently but has a nice mark to work with if the first-time visor (replacing cheekpieces) prompts a revival; watch the betting.

25/1

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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4th

3

(8)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Desert Master

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Yet to win away from Tapeta, and while June's half-length second in a Doncaster handicap (6f, good to firm) represents his nearest ever miss on turf, it's been diminishing returns from him again since.

8/1

7th

14

(11)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Thirsk

Desert Master

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Three-time AW winner but 0-14 on turf; his last two runs on grass have offered hope that he can win a small race on fast ground though and he is one for the shortlist.

9/1

4th

6

(9)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

15:40 Wetherby

Desert Master

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Has won three times on AW, but 0-13 on turf; however, went close last time when beaten 0.5l at Doncaster (6f, good); each-way chance.

9/1

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

4

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Chepstow

Zoulu Warrior

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Heather Main

5f win here (good ground) last August and he added two AW victories to his tally in December; his last two runs have been disappointing, the latest back on turf after an absence, but the return of Saffie Osborne to the saddle could perk him up (two wins and a second from the three times she has ridden him).

8/1

14th

9

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Zoulu Warrior

9st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Heather Main

Won two Class 6 handicaps on AW in December; not quite so good in either run this year and he returns to turf with a career-best required; Harry Vigors takes off a useful 7lb.

20/1

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

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