September 28 / 14.45 Newcastle (AW)

14.45

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Arc All-Weather £1Million Bonus Returns Apprentice Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £11514.8
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Arc All-Weather £1Million Bonus Returns Apprentice Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.60
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 472875 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
1lb lower than for his Wolverhampton win in April but not at his best on his last three starts; others are stronger.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:12 Ayr

Novak

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Beaten 13 times since last win at Newcastle (7f, AW) last September but close fifth of seven at Ayr (1m, good to firm) recently and he may appreciate the return to 7f; his mark continues to fall and he might not be far away.

15/2

5th

6

(6)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Novak

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Has done his winning over 6f/7f, the last five times on AW (hasn't scored on turf since 2023); kept mostly to Newcastle since last September; not the percentage call in this scenario.

12/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 098440 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Dropped in the weights but that is a result of a poor 2025 campaign; has refused to race in the past and others are safer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(1)

12th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Judgment Call

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Has been kept busy since winning over C&D off a 2lb lower mark in December; went in again at Southwell on Tuesday evening and needs respect.

8/1

1st

4

(2)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Judgment Call

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Not the most consistent but still capable on his day, as when winning a 6f handicap at Newcastle in December (2lb higher today); handy draw and no surprise to see him show up well.

14/1

7th

6

(2)

20th Feb 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:26 Southwell (AW)

Judgment Call

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Sole win from 18 starts on the AW came at Newcastle (6f, AW) in December and bounced back to form when runner-up there ten days ago; makes each-way appeal returned to 7f off a 2lb lower mark (4lb well in).

8/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 895631 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come over C&D, the latest on his return from a five-month break last month (beat Black Storm who runs in the 2.13); 4lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(9)

19th May 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Kings School

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

Three-time C&D winner, latterly after a five-month break off 4lb lower last August; another solid effort fresh when not far behind Lord Capulet and The Green Man four weeks ago and is 7lb better off with the winner; can miss the break but is considered.

6/1

3rd

7

(6)

20th Apr 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Kings School

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

Has a fine record over C&D including three wins, four seconds and four thirds; didn't fire here in his final run last year but he remains feasibly treated on his best form and his last win was after a break; needs watching in the market back from 139 days off.

12/1

3rd

7

(10)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Kings School

9st 10lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

Unplaced in his three turf runs but a three-time winner on the AW and returns to grass in a good run of form; hard to dismiss.

6/1

7/1

Form: 895124 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a 1m handicap at Chelmsford on his stable debut in August; two solid efforts on turf (lower mark) have followed; stall 1 perhaps not ideal but he's not handicapped out of things.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

10th

3

(4)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

Giant

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

All three wins on AW; decent third at Southwell (1m, AW) last month but unable to back that up returning to turf when 14th of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to firm); seems better on AW.

9/1

14th

13

(10)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Giant

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ian Williams

Three wins (7f/1m, all AW) and it was a good effort when third in Southwell series final (1m, AW) 17 days ago; having a rare foray on grass but did finish second in good-ground Chester handicap (6f) in September; not dismissed from his lower turf mark.

6/1

3rd

11

(3)

7th Apr 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Giant

8st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

2lb lower than for his latest win at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) last August, but hasn't been firing of late; first visit here.

16/1

Form: 002203 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Had wind surgery in June and it has had a positive effect judged on some near-misses on turf this summer; not at his best here (1m) on penultimate start but this is weaker and he looks set to go well.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

16

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Lir Speciale

8st 6lb

J: William Cox

T: Brian Ellison

Ended his 2025 campaign with a heavy-ground 7f double at Doncaster; better form this season when third of 22 to Mezcala in the Spring Mile at same track (good to soft) and close third at Chester (7.6f, good) ten days ago, but he's edging back up the weights.

16/1

3rd

13

(8)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Lir Speciale

8st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

Ended his 2025 campaign with a heavy-ground 7f double at Doncaster; underlined how well he operates on Town Moor with a good third of 22 in the Spring Mile (good to soft) on reappearance in March; claims if he can reproduce that sort of form at Chester (first visit).

16/1

3rd

16

(9)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Lir Speciale

9st 4lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Brian Ellison

Ended his 2025 campaign with a heavy-ground 7f double that took his overall record at Doncaster to 3-3; acts on any going and has been very competitive (223) in 1m races on turf; respected kept to this track.

9/1

5/1

Form: 146441 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; made all to win comfortably at Musselburgh last month (7f, good); hit with an 8lb rise though and he hasn't shone in two previous runs on AW.
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Verdict Starting price

15th

16

(10)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Highland Olly

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

Has done all his winning on good ground, including over 1m at Nottingham and Ripon in last two starts; this front-runner switches to a much bigger field, which may not be ideal, but is otherwise at the top of his form; effective at 7f.

15/2

1st

1

(8)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ripon

Highland Olly

9st 12lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

Built on Wolverhampton comeback run (7f) when showing a willing attitude to make all at Nottingham (8.5f, good) last Saturday; 3lb rise isn't insurmountable but he is set to compete from a career-high mark, so further progress is required.

9/2

14/1

Form: 724608

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Just one win from 26 starts and he hasn't been firing on all cylinders of late, including when fitted with blinkers at Redcar on Wednesday; full revival required.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(2)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Leap Day

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has lost his form since a consistent spell and still has a poor strike-rate, with sole success in 2023; no certainty to take advantage of his reduced mark.

12/1

7th

9

(9)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle (AW)

Leap Day

9st 4lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Just one win from 26 starts and he hasn't been firing on all cylinders of late, including when fitted with blinkers at Redcar on Wednesday; full revival required.

14/1

2

(6)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Redcar

Leap Day

9st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Sole win from 25 starts came in a novice at Southwell in December 2023; ran well when fourth there last month but he needs to bounce back from two disappointing runs since; blinkers now replace cheekpieces.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 590020 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
In good form here early in the year; generally struggled since May and her near miss at Hamilton last month wasn't backed up at Southwell six days later; others appeal more.
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3rd

6

(6)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

14:25 Newcastle (AW)

Brazilian Rose

9st 1lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Fifth of 14 in the corresponding race 12 months ago when rated 6lb lower; four wins at Southwell this year, the latest over 6f three weeks ago, but that shorter trip probably suits her better.

25/1

1st

4

(6)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:20 Southwell (AW)

Brazilian Rose

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Usually seen over further these days, but is 2-2 over C&D this year; still 4lb above her last winning mark, but this consistent mare should again go well.

11/4

4th

2

(3)

9th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brazilian Rose

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Enjoyed a revival this year, winning three handicaps at Southwell; ran up to her best in a Class 2 fillies' handicap at Lingfield ten days ago but the field finished in a heap and she will need more to beat male opposition this time.

7/2

8/1

Form: 312506 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three Tapeta wins at other venues; finished behind Twilight Diamond at Southwell 24 days ago (first run after a wind operation); may get closer this time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

(13)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Petra Celera

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Roger Fell

C&D winner who bounced right back to form when second of ten back here eight days ago; already due a 2lb rise for that but stall 13 is far from ideal.

12/1

2nd

8

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Petra Celera

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Roger Fell

Three Tapeta wins, including C&D; recent form figures not inspiring but she didn't run too badly when sixth of 14 over C&D on her first run back from wind surgery and an excuse emerged last time (reportedly lost action).

18/1

9th

10

(7)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle (AW)

Petra Celera

9st 3lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Roger Fell

Three Tapeta wins at other venues; finished behind Twilight Diamond at Southwell 24 days ago (first run after a wind operation); may get closer this time.

8/1

Non-runners

Twilight Diamond

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £177.00
Straight Forecast £154.93
Tricast £1095.97
Trifecta £1246.60

Selections

Telegraph:

King's School

SPOTLIGHT:

Lir Speciale

The Times:

Twilight Diamond

RP RATINGS:

Giant

The Star:

King's School

Daily Record:

King's School

Daily Mirror:

Twilight Diamond

POSTDATA:

Giant

D Express:

Lir Speciale

The Sun:

Lir Speciale