September 28 / 14.13 Newcastle (AW)

14.13

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  • Prize money: £11514.8
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

Form: 094504

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner at 1m; 3lb lower than for his last success and he ran a creditable race at Newmarket on Thursday; unplaced in one previous AW start but he endured a wide trip at Wolverhampton on that occasion and it shouldn't be used against him; high on the list.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(8)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:50 Windsor

Candonomore

10st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jennie Candlish

Successful for two previous yards and ran creditably at Ayr on debut for current stable; below par in two starts since but likely found 6f too sharp latest; returns to a more suitable distance.

10/1

8th

8

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:03 Chester

Candonomore

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jennie Candlish

A ready winner at Bath (1m, firm) in April (final start for Stuart Williams); good start for Jennie Candlish when third over 1m1f at Ayr (good to firm) but not in the same form when beaten favourite at Carlisle (1m) ten days later; quite a strong traveller over those trips but whether he has the speed for sprinting remains to be seen.

10/1

6th

1

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Candonomore

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jennie Candlish

A ready winner at Bath (1m, firm) in April and, having run well over 1m2f in the past, he didn't have a problem with 1m1f when a close third, just behind Ayr Poet, at Ayr since on yard debut; remains on a career-high mark though so a shade more may be needed.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 005593 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Finished a neck and a nose behind Blazing Son over C&D nine days ago; 1lb better off ahead of the rematch; shortlist material.
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7th

2

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:18 Pontefract

Flying Fletcher

10st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Had dropped to his last winning mark when third of seven at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last time, but he is now 0-14 on turf; another placing may be his best hope.

7/1

3rd

3

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:07 Wetherby

Flying Fletcher

9st 13lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

0-13 on turf, but has won three races on the AW, the latest at Newcastle in January (1m); not been at his best recently.

13/2

4th

2

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Flying Fletcher

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Best RPRs over shorter (6f) but did make all in a slowly run C&D Class 4 in January (4-1); failed to get majorly competitive - often slowly away - in his last three starts; return to AW might assist, along with Ethan Tindall's 5lb claim.

13/2

Form: -09331 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Three wins, a second and three thirds from his seven course visits, most recently a hard-fought success nine days ago; a 3lb rise demands more but no obvious reason why he wouldn't make another bold bid.
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3rd

4

(9)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Blazing Son

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

He needs to improve upon his last few showings and was held in fifth over C&D most recently; however, this two-time course winner is 6lb lower than when second at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) in March and is not written off.

10/1

5th

7

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Blazing Son

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

4lb lower than for his win at Newcastle (7f) last September; up and down in 2026 and others bring stronger claims.

12/1

8th

4

(6)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Blazing Son

9st 6lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

More productive on AW (5-17) than on turf (2-28) and was only run out of it inside the final furlong at Newcastle (7f Class 5; 9-1) in March; less effective since (0-2) but is slowly easing in the weights, and is perhaps best suited by 6f.

11/1

14/1

Form: 345419 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three course wins, two over this trip, and she made her breakthrough on turf with a front-running 6f win at Ayr last month; below par at Hamilton 25 days ago (upset in stalls); the hood returns today.
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3rd

2

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Sibyl Charm

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Three-time AW winner; only 1-17 on turf but gained the success off current mark at Ayr (6f, good) in August; good chance provided she returns to that form.

10/1

3rd

2

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Sibyl Charm

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Three-time AW winner; only 1-17 on turf but gained the success off current mark at Ayr (6f, good) in August; good chance provided she returns to that form.

10/1

12/1

Form: 543223 D BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Just one win from her 42 starts; hard to crab her consistency but she's back up in class in a deep race for the grade.
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5th

11

(6)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:13 Newcastle (AW)

Windsor Pass

8st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: John Butler

Just one win from her 42 starts; hard to crab her consistency but she's back up in class in a deep race for the grade.

12/1

7

(1)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Windsor Pass

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Has been running well for a while now and was only a length away last week at Ffos Las (extended 7f); however, finds winning extremely hard with a strike-rate of 1-41.

5/1

8

(10)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:20 Ffos Las

Windsor Pass

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Has modest 1-40 strike-rate but scores very high marks for her consistency on turf/AW over the last year or so; runner-up off today's mark at Southwell (1m, AW) three weeks ago; probably on the premises again here.

4/1

Form: 431974 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Only 2lb higher than for his front-running win at Chelmsford in July but he hasn't matched it in three runs since, including back at Chelmsford 17 days ago; others appeal more.
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6th

5

(10)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:13 Newcastle (AW)

Finbars Lad

9st 11lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: John & Sean Quinn

Only 2lb higher than for his front-running win at Chelmsford in July but he hasn't matched it in three runs since, including back at Chelmsford 17 days ago; others appeal more.

16/1

2

(3)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Finbars Lad

9st 12lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John & Sean Quinn

Returned to winning form when making all over C&D in July; twice held on turf in the meantime, but one for the shortlist if the return here galvanises him.

10/1

Form: 326121 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Enjoying a renaissance for his new stable, winning over C&D and at Leicester either side of a close second at Yarmouth; latest 5lb rise might just find him out in this competitive race.
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4th

7

(6)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

11:45 Doncaster

Enpassant

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Herrington

Has gained last three wins on AW, including latest start; effective on turf but has never won away from Leicester in this sphere; something to prove back up in grade.

10/1

1st

2

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Enpassant

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Herrington

Three 7f wins on AW elsewhere, most recently at Southwell in April; a quick return didn't pay off there next time and he was always behind when returned to turf at Leicester last month; has run well over C&D in the past, though, so he may be more himself this time.

12/1

7th

7

(5)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Leicester

Enpassant

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Michael Herrington

Resumed winning ways in 7f Southwell handicap in April but he beat only two home back there eight days later; this C&D scorer needs to bounce back.

7/1

Form: 000042 CD BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Quiet start to the season but that resulted in a drop in the weights and he has rediscovered his spark, just missing out at Thirsk two weeks ago (7f, soft); up 2lb but still well treated and this C&D winner should be in the thick of it once again.
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5th

4

(8)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

14:35 Doncaster

Al Muqdad

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Returned from a break with good third at Ayr (7f, good to firm) in May and he went very close here (7f, good to firm) last Friday; he's done all of his winning at 7f but can be in the mix if the return to 1m isn't an issue.

9/2

2nd

3

(5)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

11:45 Doncaster

Al Muqdad

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Productive spell in June/July 2024 featured a C&D success off 6lb higher; poor striike-rate since but he ran encouragingly at Ayr (first turf attempt of 2026) most recently; in the mix.

6/1

16/1

Form: 867383 CD

Last run: 111 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Her only win came over C&D and she made a pleasing return from three months off at Pontefract in June (6f, good); another break to contend with this time and connections now turn to a tongue-tie.
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9th

15

(2)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:00 Doncaster

Alreet Cha

8st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

Sole win in 7f AW novice; has run respectably over this trip on grass but no soft-ground form to speak of and others are more likely to handle the conditions; first-time tongue-tie latest, now discarded.

25/1

9th

9

(2)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:13 Newcastle (AW)

Alreet Cha

9st 5lb

J: Archie Young

T: Craig Lidster

Her only win came over C&D and she made a pleasing return from three months off at Pontefract in June (6f, good); another break to contend with this time and connections now turn to a tongue-tie.

16/1

7

(2)

9th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:50 Pontefract

Alreet Cha

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

Campaigned mostly on AW and over longer trips; inconsistent since her sole win and has enough to prove in this scenario on return from three-month layoff.

16/1

Form: 083223 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
7f maiden win at Dundalk when trained by Kevin Coleman; three runs for Katie Scott have yielded two seconds and a third; involved once again.
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3rd

1

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:55 Carlisle

Black Storm

10st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Won a 7f Dundalk maiden on his second start but beaten 14 times since; went close at Musselburgh (7f, good) last month though and a subsequent lesser effort can be partially excused by him getting upset in the stalls.

10/1

5th

1

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

18:40 Ayr

Black Storm

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Katie Scott

Yet to add to his Irish AW maiden win in 2024 but has made the frame on all three appearances this season, most recently when very close second at Musselburgh (7f, good) a fortnight ago; only 1lb higher here and should cope if the ground eases; likely contender.

6/1

2nd

8

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

14:50 Musselburgh

Black Storm

8st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

AW winner in Ireland; mostly consistent in defeat for current yard, after wind surgery in last two races; this is his trip and unlikely to be too far away.

6/1

14/1

Form: 650874

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Dropped a long way in the weights this year; latest Carlisle fourth was better and, given that was his first 7f outing, he could take another step back in the right direction.
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1st

5

(7)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:50 Chester

Kings Merchant

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Philip Kirby

Gained all four wins over sprint trips, the latest in September 2024; ran quite well over 7f at Catterick (good) in May, though, and nearly exploited this career-low mark at Doncaster (6f, good to firm; second run in cheekpieces) a week ago; due to go back up 3lb; must be considered.

11/4

2nd

3

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:20 Doncaster

Kings Merchant

9st 12lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Philip Kirby

Progressive as a 3yo (C&D winner) but regressed last year and has continued to slide this season; hit a bit of traffic when not beaten far in first-time cheekpieces (retained) latest but others look to have stronger claims.

7/1

8th

8

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Thirsk

Kings Merchant

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Philip Kirby

On a losing run and he beat only one in 7f Carlisle handicap 18 days ago; this C&D winner needs to take a big step forward in first-time cheekpieces.

10/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £29.13
Tricast £173.41

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Flying Fletcher

The Times:

Enpassant

SPOTLIGHT:

Candonomore

The Star:

Al Muqdad

NEWMARKET:

Windsor Pass

Daily Mirror:

Blazing Son

POSTDATA:

Flying Fletcher

D Express:

Flying Fletcher

The Sun:

Flying Fletcher

Telegraph:

Enpassant

Daily Record:

Enpassant