September 28 / 18.45 Newcastle (AW)

18.45

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High Gosforth Park Golf Club Handicap

  • Prize money: £38655
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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High Gosforth Park Golf Club Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.80
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 700676 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Capable of high-class form on his day, winning at Royal Ascot and a Newbury Group 2 in 2023 (both 7f); not in peak form this summer but his mark has dropped 12lb in 2025 and his apprentice takes off a useful 7lb; strong pace would suit and he's not discounted.
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11th

2

(14)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Witch Hunter

9st 7lb

J: John Fahy

T: Richard Hannon

Now 5lb lower than for his 1m win here in January and there have been excuses for several of his defeats since; plausible outsider.

20/1

19th

30

(3)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Witch Hunter

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Defied a 5lb higher mark in the 7f handicap at this meeting three years ago and scored over 1m on AW in January; has lost his form, most recently finishing last in the Newbury event won by Classic; further Royal Ascot glory looks unlikely.

50/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 102674

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Good record on AW, including a fine second here (1m) in June; only fourth in a valuable 1m handicap at Kempton three weeks ago but that run can be upgraded after his big move in the straight; dropped 1lb for that and his prominent style of racing might be advantageous here; big chance.
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4th

4

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Superposition

10st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

Dual winner at 1m who was dropped back down to 7f when he scored at Newmarket (good) in May; stayed on for third over that trip on the July course a fortnight ago so this first start at 6f is something of a surprise.

14/1

3rd

4

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

12:45 Newmarket (July)

Superposition

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

Not straightforward but he is a capable performer on his day and he landed his first turf success when beating Silver Ghost on the Rowley course six weeks ago, again hanging right under pressure but full value for the neck winning margin; up 3lb but has the ability to feature.

6/1

1st

7

(13)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

Superposition

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

0-7 on turf and his best form (and both wins) has come on AW; below par on AW on last two starts and arrives with something to prove.

33/1

11/2

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 7/160- D BF

Last run: 386 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Just 1lb higher than for his Victoria Cup win last term (first run for Charlie Fellowes); midfield at Royal Ascot (Group 1) one month later; absent since a disappointing run on soft ground last September; cheekpieces worn on his last 11 starts are left off on today's stable debut (same owners); interesting, especially if backed.
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6th

2

(29)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

The Wizard Of Eye

9st 11lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tom Clover

An ideal type for this race having won the Victoria Cup over C&D in 2024 and 2026, both times off 5lb lower on good ground (lightly raced in between and latest occasion was only his third run for new yard); still favourably treated on historical data; good credentials.

12/1

1st

6

(26)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

The Wizard Of Eye

9st 8lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tom Clover

Seen only twice, both times on AW, last term for new yard; made a winning reappearance off current mark in this contest (on good ground) two years ago on first start during a brief spell with Charlie Fellowes; fighting chance in repeat bid, assuming he's in top form.

16/1

3rd

1

(9)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

The Wizard Of Eye

9st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Tom Clover

Just 1lb higher than for his Victoria Cup win last term (first run for Charlie Fellowes); midfield at Royal Ascot (Group 1) one month later; absent since a disappointing run on soft ground last September; cheekpieces worn on his last 11 starts are left off on today's stable debut (same owners); interesting, especially if backed.

11/2

Form: -74756 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
1lb lower than for his Doncaster win 12 months ago (7f, soft); several creditable runs in handicaps this season but he will need to pull out a bit more if he's to come out on top.
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2

(8)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Newbury

Telemark

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Well suited by slow ground; attractively handicapped and his last two runs have both been promising, meeting trouble before finishing off strongly at Newcastle last month; high on the list.

4/1

4th

9

(10)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Telemark

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

1lb lower than for his Doncaster win 12 months ago (7f, soft); several creditable runs in handicaps this season but he will need to pull out a bit more if he's to come out on top.

12/1

8

(5)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Ascot

Telemark

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Not troubled the judge this season but hasn't been running badly, last time behind Native Warrior on the AW in late June; a triple winner on ground softer than good so connections have no doubt been waiting for some rain; worth considering.

14/1

Form: 60-490 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Unbeaten as a 2yo but losing run now stands at 15; shaped well over C&D on his stable debut in June (wind op beforehand) but he hasn't built on it twice since; edging down the weights but others appeal more.
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5th

8

(14)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Streets Of Gold

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Unbeaten as a 2yo but losing run now stands at 15; shaped well over C&D on his stable debut in June (wind op beforehand) but he hasn't built on it twice since; edging down the weights but others appeal more.

14/1

11th

7

(9)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Streets Of Gold

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Julie Camacho

Close fourth of 13 at 40-1 on stable debut over C&D in June; failed to build on that at York next time but he continues to edge down the weights and is not discounted on just his second AW start.

10/1

Form: -01612 C

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; the winner of three of his nine runs for Archie Watson, including two wins and a second from three AW starts; bumped into a promising filly at Kempton six weeks ago but his subsequent 3lb rise won't help matters.
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5th

2

(2)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Grand Traverse

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Geoffrey Harker

A dual 7f scorer for Archie Watson in 2025 and he signed off for the yard with a solid sixth at Kempton (7f) 57 days ago; since changed hands for 20,000gns and he can't be discounted for his new handler.

14/1

6th

6

(12)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Grand Traverse

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Prominent racer; the winner of three of his nine runs for Archie Watson, including two wins and a second from three AW starts; bumped into a promising filly at Kempton six weeks ago but his subsequent 3lb rise won't help matters.

7/1

1

(4)

19th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Kempton (AW)

Grand Traverse

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Has lacked consistency on turf but remains unexposed on AW and his C&D success last week took record in this sphere to 2-2; highly respected under 5lb penalty kept to this scenario.

5/2

Form: 422084 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner, including C&D; 0-10 on turf but his agonising defeat in the Lincoln came off just 1lb lower and he ran another good race when a fast-finishing fourth at Doncaster two weeks ago (6.5f, good to soft); that is strong form and he's a leading contender here, especially if they go hard early.
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4th

5

(7)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

Oliver Show

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Useful on his day but losing run is mounting up and two duck eggs this year leave a question mark over his current form; chance partly depends on how well he responds to the removal of usual cheekpieces.

7/1

14th

20

(21)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Oliver Show

8st 13lb

J: James Doyle

T: George Boughey

Showed his effectiveness over a straight 1m when beaten a nose in the 2025 Lincoln at Doncaster (good to soft) and he's now 3lb lower; several respectable efforts afterwards, and 6f on good ground was probably too sharp on his sole outing in Bahrain over the winter; certainly well handicapped on best form and well worth a market check after 106 days off.

20/1

15

(22)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:40 Ascot

Oliver Show

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

0-10 on turf but he went very close behind Godwinson in the Lincoln (1m, good to soft) in March and is also effective on good ground; denied a clear run when keeping on for a close seventh of 12 at Newcastle (7f, AW) three weeks ago and he's one to be interested in now back up in trip.

25/1

Form: 196302 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Placed in competitive handicaps on his last two visits to Newcastle (both 1m but he is a C&D winner); 2lb rise for latest effort manageable but others are preferred for win purposes.
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3rd

5

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Nikovo

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Herrington

Gained last three wins on Newcastle AW; ran respectably back there on latest start; has bits of encouraging turf form this term but it's over two years since his last success in this sphere.

8/1

3rd

4

(10)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Nikovo

9st 4lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Herrington

Well suited by conditions and his last-gasp C&D win in March came off just 2lb lower; creditable efforts off his lower turf mark more recently; may find a few of his younger rivals better treated.

10/1

4th

6

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:25 Redcar

Nikovo

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Rated much lower on turf (2-20) than on the AW (5-22); hasn't run at all badly in his last two starts on grass including when eighth of 28 in the Victoria Cup; each-way claims down another 2lb.

12/1

Form: 290937 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Talented handicapper who was in fine form in midsummer, winning easily at Doncaster before chasing home a subsequent Group 1 winner in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot; needs luck in running, which hasn't been prevalent in more recent efforts, but the Ascot run is glaring evidence he's up to winning off this mark.
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5th

3

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

18:45 Doncaster

Akkadian Thunder

10st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

In good form last June, winning off this mark over C&D (good) before an excellent second at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm); some fair efforts this season and on a good mark now; not out of it.

4/1

6th

7

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Akkadian Thunder

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Beaten on his last 14 starts and he's been expensive to follow in that time, but he was denied a clear run at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month and again ran well when fifth of 19 at York (7f, good) last time; could be thereabouts.

11/2

5th

5

(13)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Akkadian Thunder

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

His losing sequence is up to 13 but he's 4lb lower than when runner-up at Royal Ascot last June and was denied a clear run when third at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last Saturday; bang there if getting the breaks.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 204610 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Drawn wide when down the field at Chester four weeks ago; prior to that he had recorded a career best when winning a C&D Racing League handicap off just 2lb lower; others preferred all the same.
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23th

5

(22)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Golden Mind

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Failed to beat a rival in Group race last time; seemed to run well in the Victoria Cup over C&D in his most recent handicap attempt but was always favourably positioned the way the race went and needs to prove he can back up the form; still on career-high mark.

25/1

8th

4

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 1

13:30 Epsom

Golden Mind

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

5yo who won three handicaps last year (including on heavy ground) and has been better than ever in such races this season, finishing second at Musselburgh (7f, good to soft) then fourth of 28 in the Victoria Cup at Ascot (7f, good); however, he has something to find against today's opponents.

14/1

4th

2

(23)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Golden Mind

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Good second at Musselburgh (7f) with reappearance under his belt but is by no means certain to go one better off 103 in this deep field; has gained all handicap wins off marks in in the high-90s and still needs to prove he can break the triple-digit barrier.

25/1

10/1

Form: 1-4267 C

Last run: 163 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Four AW wins, including one here (6f), to his name from 13 starts; this mark in range judged on his form earlier in the year; 163-day absence to contend with but he's one to consider.
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4th

5

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Heathcliff

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Wouldn't judge him harshly on his two turf defeats this summer but even his best AW form needs bettering if he is to come out on top here.

20/1

21th

8

(19)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Heathcliff

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Fanshawe

Took a step forward on the AW earlier in the year, at 7f and 6f, but he didn't make his turf debut until never involved in a Listed race at Haydock (7f, good) in May; comes from a line of superb turf sprinters but this is a difficult first handicap on grass, to put it mildly.

66/1

7th

4

(6)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 1

15:40 Haydock

Heathcliff

9st 10lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: James Fanshawe

In good form on the AW this year, winning a handicap at Lingfield (7f) in February and running creditably when fourth in similar event at Newcastle (6f) on Good Friday; has shown he's up to Listed level but this is still a warm race in which to be making his debut on grass.

25/1

25/1

Form: 842930 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Gained her first 7f success when seeing off eight rivals at Goodwood in May; third at Newbury last month (7f, good to firm) before struggling in a Group 3 at Doncaster two weeks ago; this more suitable and she's fully effective on AW but a career best is needed all the same.
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7th

1

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:15 Newmarket (July)

Havana Pusey

10st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Gallagher

Excellent second in this race (good to firm) last year, when conceding weight to a winner who went on to better things; back to form when outstaying Shallow at Yarmouth (7f, good; similar terms today) in April and has since run well in a Group 3; early stumble cost her at Musselburgh since but she shouldn't be far away back in a handicap.

12/1

7th

4

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 1

15:28 Musselburgh

Havana Pusey

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: John Gallagher

Won a handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good) in April and another big run, despite an awkward start, when third in the Group 3 Chartwell Stakes at Lingfield last month (7f, good to firm; 1l behind runner-up Magic Basma); also effective on good to soft (yet to run well on soft); she could be thereabouts.

7/2

3rd

4

(2)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield

Havana Pusey

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: John Gallagher

Tough mare who won two handicaps around this time last year, scoring at Windsor (6f, good to firm) and following up at Goodwood (7f, good) 18 days later; registered plenty of other good efforts last term and was back on the scoresheet with narrow win at Yarmouth (7f, good) 11 days ago; something to find on the figures but she's the type to make her presence felt.

10/1

Non-runners

Movie Maker, The Caltonian

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £61.50
Straight Forecast £43.95
Tricast £235.55
Trifecta £566.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Superposition

RP RATINGS:

Akkadian Thunder

LAMBOURN:

Grand Traverse

The Times:

Nikovo

Daily Mirror:

Heathcliff

Telegraph:

Movie Maker

NEWMARKET:

The Wizard Of Eye

TOPSPEED:

Superposition

POSTDATA:

Superposition

The Guardian:

Superposition

D Express:

Superposition

The Star:

Akkadian Thunder

Daily Record:

Grand Traverse

The Sun:

Nikovo