September 26 / 17.00 Newcastle (AW)

17.00

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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 4f 98y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 31-570 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D in December but he's returned from a layoff with two low-key runs this summer; only 1lb higher than for that last success but tailed off at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) last month and needs a major revival.
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1

(10)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Desert Emperor

10st 1lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won a Newcastle handicap over a similar trip last December off the same mark; best effort this year when second of five back at Newcastle three weeks ago; suspicion the 3yos will have his measure this time.

10/1

1

(4)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Emperor

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won over C&D in December but he's returned from a layoff with two low-key runs this summer; only 1lb higher than for that last success but tailed off at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) last month and needs a major revival.

20/1

10th

4

(1)

17th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

16:52 Southwell (AW)

Desert Emperor

10st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Returned from layoff with low-key turf run three weeks ago but won over about 1m4f on Tapeta at Newcastle in December and has obvious claims here if back at that level.

14/1

Form: 837351 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Improved her record to 2-11 when cashing in on a reduced mark over C&D two weeks ago; that was a narrow success but she battled well under a prominent ride and is only 2lb higher on this return visit; respected
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11th

6

(10)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:47 Leopardstown

Timeless Charm

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Two wins in Britain were on AW; ground should suit but might prefer a longer trip; hard-earned Newcastle win last September was over an extended 1m4f.

10/1

Form: 2231 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Showed clear promise in her qualifying runs and she started her handicap career with a smooth success at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) 24 days ago; up 6lb but that was a major step forward last time and this unexposed filly is open to more progress; big player.
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3rd

2

(1)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 1

15:10 Carlisle

Coedana

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Edward Bethell

Improving with virtually every run, and was even better than the bare result when second in Listed race at Goodwood (1m4f, good; came from a long way back) four weeks ago; up in grade again but still has more in the tank and not to be underestimated.

12/1

2nd

2

(9)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

15:50 Goodwood

Coedana

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Edward Bethell

Proved most progressive last season when a dual 1m4f AW handicap scorer in the autumn; steps up in grade here but she's capable of further improvement.

14/1

3rd

5

(1)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

13:55 Haydock

Coedana

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Won on handicap debut at Southwell (1m4f, AW) last month and improved again to follow up at Newcastle (12.4f, AW); did it comfortably last time and an 8lb rise may not stop her if she can transfer her handicap form back to grass; showed promise in Thirsk maiden (1m4f, good to firm) on sole turf run.

15/8

Form: 193 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Landed the odds with a comfortable success on debut here (1m2f) in March; found things tough in Listed race in May but she returned from a break with a close third on handicap debut at Goodwood (1m4f, good) last month; should benefit from that run and she's an interesting contender back on AW.
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4th

8

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

13:15 Newbury

Cecilia Star

10st 3lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Flat scorer who has raced twice over hurdles, looking value for a bit more than the neck winning margin in juvenile event over C&D (good to soft) latest having idled in front; interesting contender at the weights.

11/2

1st

9

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

14:30 Newbury

Cecilia Star

10st 7lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Lightly raced for Michael Bell but won a 1m2f AW maiden and was close up in a Goodwood handicap; that Flat form is the best on show here and it was an encouraging start over hurdles when not beaten far in a maiden for mares at Kempton (staying on; good to soft); considered.

13/2

5th

16

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:52 Kempton

Cecilia Star

10st 6lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Lucy Wadham

Promising on Flat for Michael Bell (best RPR 84), AW winner at 1m2f; beaten a long way out over 1m6f (good to soft) in October and limited evidence suggests good ground suits best; hurdle debut for new yard.

50/1

Form: 32-33

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Well-bred filly who has record of 3233 in novice/maiden events at up 9.4f this season; the latest third was in a four-runner race but she's been quietly progressive and this step up to 1m4f looks a good move on pedigree; needs a close look with cheekpieces added on handicap debut.
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5

(1)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dancingintherain

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Well-bred filly who has record of 3233 in novice/maiden events at up 9.4f this season; the latest third was in a four-runner race but she's been quietly progressive and this step up to 1m4f looks a good move on pedigree; needs a close look with cheekpieces added on handicap debut.

100/30

3rd

4

(1)

6th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dancingintherain

9st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Improved her RPR with each of her three starts, most recently finishing third of nine on her reappearance at Nottingham in July (8.3f, good to soft); bred to appreciate this extra distance and she shouldn't be too far away now switched to Tapeta.

15/8

3rd

7

(3)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

15:30 Nottingham

Dancingintherain

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Showed plenty of promise when placed in two 1m events at Kempton last summer; beaten at 1-2 on second occasion but winner a very useful filly; unraced since and makes turf debut; obvious contender.

Evs

Form: 946663

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap debut at Newbury (1m2f) last May but he's 0-12 since; on reduced mark and was a respectable third here (1m2f) last time but he's untried at this trip and this looks tough against some unexposed 3yos.
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9th

16

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Hosanna Power

8st 7lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: D Broad

No win since 1m2f Newbury success two years ago; form this spring poor; handicapper quick to drop him but no improvement; cheekpieces now tried.

20/1

7th

10

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 90y

20:12 Cork

Hosanna Power

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: D Broad

No win since 1m2f Newbury win in May 2024; form this spring poor but handicapper quick to drop him and jockey booking looks positive.

20/1

13th

8

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 190y

17:35 Limerick

Hosanna Power

9st 11lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: D Broad

No win since May 2024; hasn't looked like ending the drought on the AW on recent starts; hard to fancy.

28/1

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Payout
Exacta £27.20
Straight Forecast £27.81
Trifecta £60.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Coedana

RP RATINGS:

Cecilia Star

The Times:

Timeless Charm

Daily Mail:

Dancingintherain

Daily Mirror:

Coedana

The Sun:

Coedana

The Star:

Coedana

Daily Record:

Coedana

POSTDATA:

Cecilia Star

NEWMARKET:

Cecilia Star

Telegraph:

Cecilia Star

D Express:

Cecilia Star

The Guardian:

Timeless Charm