September 30 / 19.00 Newcastle (AW)

19.00

Standard

Arc £1Million Bonus Bigger Than Ever Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Arc £1Million Bonus Bigger Than Ever Nursery Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 50842

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Things have picked up in 7f nurseries, as was given a lot to do when fourth at Kempton and then finished well for second at Chelmsford; a high head carriage didn't go unnoticed last time but he's in the mix.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

8

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Fanjove

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

Both wins came on the AW last autumn; 1lb lower than for the latest, but he has beaten just one rival in four starts on turf; blinkers removed after one use and are replaced by cheekpieces.

10/1

6th

2

(12)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:02 Newcastle (AW)

Fanjove

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Ed Dunlop

C&D winner, who was beaten by a short-head on only other visit (6f) to Newcastle; won off this mark at Wolverhampton (7f) last October, but his last two efforts were low key - last of nine at Goodwood latest; first-time headgear needs to have a reviving effect.

10/1

9th

5

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Goodwood

Fanjove

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ed Dunlop

The winner of two 7f handicaps on the AW and has shown he can threaten off this mark; last run was disappointing but could bounce back, and no doubt a better horse now than when last seen on turf.

7/1

15/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 679

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Another runner who offered little in novices (confined to 6f) but he's in good hands and is bred to be better than this mark; market support would heighten interest.
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1st

8

(17)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

16:35 Chepstow

Thanos

8st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Harry Charlton

Gained two emphatic wins in May after the cheekpieces went on, the second one over this C&D (good to firm); a 10lb rise seemed to find him out when third of four at Newbury (1m, good to firm) the following month and he needs to resume his progress; unraced on ground slower than good.

8/1

3rd

1

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newbury

Thanos

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Harry Charlton

Progressive; 2-2 since fitted with cheekpieces, supplementing a convincing 7f Lingfield win with another over 1m at Chepstow (good to firm, 4-6 favourite); this is a sterner test from 10lb higher than last time but, with fast ground to suit, it'll be no surprise if he's up to the challenge.

11/10

1st

1

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

16:05 Chepstow

Thanos

10st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Harry Charlton

Came good at seventh attempt, drawing clear to win comfortably by 6l in first-time cheekpieces at Lingfield (7f, good) ten days ago; 4lb well in under 6lb penalty here; obvious claims if suited by the new trip.

10/11

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7/4

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 7451 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Minor novice form but attracted support on last week's handicap debut at Wolverhampton (7f) and only had to be pushed out to collect; was ideally placed in that race and he has a penalty here, but he's the solid option.
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9th

9

(8)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Smartanck

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Was having his first start since wind surgery when winning over 1m here in March, but the wheels have come off completely since; best watched for now.

50/1

10th

10

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Smartanck

9st 2lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Recorded his second success, at Newcastle (1m, AW) in March off this mark, but has been beaten 43l, 58l and 27l since; first-time blinkers need to have a significant impact.

50/1

12th

6

(4)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:02 Newcastle (AW)

Smartanck

9st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

50-1 winner over 1m here (first start since wind surgery) in March; has failed to beat a rival in two subsequent starts, tailed off (beaten 58l) at Doncaster six weeks ago; difficult to know what to expect.

33/1

Form: 490

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Hasn't kicked on from a fairly promising debut here over 6f and enters handicaps with much to prove off what could be a harsh mark.
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1st

7

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Ellies De Vega

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

14-race maiden; good second over C&D on final start for Noel Wilson in July; fair run when second back on turf on stable debut next time; could go well.

7/1

6th

12

(5)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Ellies De Vega

9st 1lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Philip Kirby

0-13 but consistent and was a rallying second on yard debut over 5f here (good to firm) two weeks ago; considered back at 6f with Tom Kiely-Marshall taking off 5lb.

8/1

2nd

7

(7)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:19 Redcar

Ellies De Vega

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Philip Kirby

Consistent in handicaps for Noel Wilson this year, signing off for him with a second at Newcastle (5f, AW) a fortnight ago; dips into this basement grade for stable debut (same owners) and has the services of Cieren Fallon; good chance.

3/1

25/1

Form: 0856

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Uncompetitive in 6f/7f novices and again on handicap debut over Beverley's extended 7f (12-1); has to step up.
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6th

7

(1)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:15 Newcastle (AW)

Baldosa

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Consistent sort who got off the mark at Nottingham (1m2f); beat only one at Ripon (1m2f) later in July but she's the sort to bounce back after a break.

11/4

6th

4

(3)

27th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

18:00 Ripon

Baldosa

9st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Nigel Tinkler

Got it together since upped to this trip, again giving her running when favourite behind Harswell River off this mark at Redcar eight days ago; looks set to get involved once more.

9/4

3rd

5

(2)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

16:43 Redcar

Baldosa

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Nigel Tinkler

Has found some consistency (form figures 241) since upped to 1m2f; opened her account in Nottingham event (good to firm) most recently; solid contender off only 2lb higher kept to this distance.

11/4

14/1

Form: 03247

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Best of her five runs was the second in a C&D maiden in June and got behind on handicap debut at Chester (7f; 11-1), which is never ideal around there.
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2nd

11

(13)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:02 Newcastle (AW)

Popty Ping

9st 5lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Sole win from 20 starts came on AW at Southwell (7f) in March; has plenty of placed efforts on her CV, and didn't get the breaks when sixth (Surgeon Commander fourth) at Doncaster latest; should give her running from what is a reasonably competitive mark.

7/1

6th

10

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:30 Doncaster

Popty Ping

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Campaigned mostly on AW and overall record is just 1-19; however, turf form includes a respectable fourth over C&D in April; frame possibilities.

10/1

7th

5

(1)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:42 Ripon

Popty Ping

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Campaigned mostly on AW and overall record is just 1-18, the success in March; however, she continues in form and wasn't disgraced in most recent turf attempt; frame possibilities.

11/2

14/1

Form: 934748

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
The most experienced of these after six runs and wasn't disgraced in his first two nurseries before a quiet run on soft ground; Oisin Orr presumably had the pick of the Fahey pair.
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9th

6

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 4

16:00 Brighton

Grey Horizon

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Progressive of late, despite having had plenty of racing, adding to his C&D win in May (off 9lb lower) when going in at Bath last time (off 3lb lower); there's other pace in here, however, and he'll need another career-best effort.

6/1

1st

4

(2)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:31 Bath

Grey Horizon

9st 10lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Experienced 3yo who was winning for third time this year when scoring at Brighton (6f, good to firm) in May; short-headed at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago by one who was completing a hat-trick; major contender.

4/1

2nd

6

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:53 Chepstow

Grey Horizon

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Gained his sixth success when winning at Brighton (6f, good to firm) in May and ran well again at Windsor (6f, good to soft) next time, but failed to beat a rival at Ffos Las ten days ago and needs to bounce back.

20/1

Form: 577

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Similar RPRs in 6f novices under varying conditions; always a chance that blinkers might trigger something.
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11

(11)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

16:20 Haydock

Only Dream Big

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Recorded a quick-fire double on good ground in June (7f/1m) and she was a close-up third off this mark at Carlisle (7f) last month; probably didn't stay 1m1f last time but she'll still need a bit extra and soft ground raises a query.

16/1

5th

3

(1)

25th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Only Dream Big

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tim Easterby

Two quick wins in June (7f/1m, good; including here) and she returned to form with a close third at Carlisle (7f, good) a fortnight ago; there is every chance that she'll stay 1m1f and she could be bang there.

5/1

3rd

3

(1)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Only Dream Big

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Tim Easterby

Struck form with consecutive wins in June (7f/1m, good); not quite at same level on any of her three outings last month but will appreciate this dip back into Class 6 and her current mark ought to be workable.

4/1

14/1

Form: 088

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Comfortably held in 6f/7f races and on what he's shown this mark is not generous; would need to see some confidence behind him.
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3rd

3

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Hear The Drums

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Bounced back to form to double his tally in 1m Southwell handicap last month; needs to reproduce it now off a 4lb higher mark.

100/30

1st

6

(7)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:04 Southwell (AW)

Hear The Drums

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won off this mark at Leicester (7f, soft) last October and was subsequently gelded; well beaten in three starts this year and on his only previous try on the AW; others preferred.

9/1

7th

12

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:30 Beverley

Hear The Drums

9st 1lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Clear best form when winning at Leicester (7f) on final 2yo start and sole attempt on ground softer than good; only interesting if such conditions materialise.

12/1

14/1

Form: 966

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
A bit better in her final run, though still only sixth of ten and that was on soft ground over 6f; would still merit attention if there's money around on handicap debut.
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10th

6

(11)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sweet Girl

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Michael Dods

A bit better in her final run, though still only sixth of ten and that was on soft ground over 6f; would still merit attention if there's money around on handicap debut.

14/1

7

(9)

9th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

16:15 Carlisle

Sweet Girl

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Big prices and well held in two starts over 5f on good ground at Thirsk and Catterick 137 days apart; probably capable of better, but that is likely to be once handicapped.

25/1

6th

6

(5)

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Sweet Girl

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

Made her debut in April when only ninth of ten over 5f at Thirsk (good); weak in the betting that day at 33-1.

50/1

8/1

Form: 64764

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
0-5 and beaten a shade under 5l in her two nurseries over 7f (in first-time cheekpieces latterly); down 4lb for those but others might be better in.
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11th

4

(1)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Moo Deng

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

0-5 and beaten a shade under 5l in her two nurseries over 7f (in first-time cheekpieces latterly); down 4lb for those but others might be better in.

8/1

6

(3)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:05 Lingfield (AW)

Moo Deng

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Best effort from four starts came when fourth of eight in a maiden at Chelmsford (6f, AW; the first three have all won since) in June but she was held on handicap debut at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) 26 days ago; returns to AW with cheekpieces applied.

12/1

6th

4

(4)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Thirsk

Moo Deng

9st 7lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Best of three qualifying runs when 20-1 fourth of eight at Chelmsford (6f, AW), having tried to match the odds-on favourite for a long way in June; below that at Newbury next time but blew the start; not the first time there's been an issue in that department but does bring some potential to nurseries.

7/1

100/1

Form: 698

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Pretty much tailed off in novices over 7f/1m and surprising should she raise her profile on nursery debut.
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8th

9

(4)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:32 Southwell (AW)

Aly Louise

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Rebecca Menzies

Struggled in all four starts, including at Newcastle (7f, AW) on her handicap debut 155 days ago; off since and blinkers are now applied.

50/1

12th

13

(13)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Aly Louise

8st 11lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Rebecca Menzies

Pretty much tailed off in novices over 7f/1m and surprising should she raise her profile on nursery debut.

100/1

8th

5

(4)

17th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

15:15 Beverley

Aly Louise

8st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Poor form in her two runs; hard to recommend.

100/1

13th
7 (4)
Miss Boyd

25/1

Form: 630

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Modest form thus far and handicapper hasn't been overly generous with his initial assessment; has to raise her game.
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8th

7

(3)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:20 Redcar

Miss Boyd

8st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Roger Fell

Some promise on turf last August; struggled in handicaps since and tongue-tie worn when last of 14 at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) is left off; not one to give up on.

16/1

14th

12

(9)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Miss Boyd

8st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Roger Fell

Some promise on turf last August; struggled on AW since, including both handicap runs, but she has dropped 7lb and returns to turf at a realistic level; too soon to write her off.

33/1

9th

10

(2)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:07 Southwell (AW)

Miss Boyd

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Four runs as a 2yo, finishing well beaten in both AW starts; drops back to 5f for her seasonal return; improvement essential.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £17.00
Straight Forecast £12.68
Tricast £44.21
Trifecta £70.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Smartanck

NEWMARKET:

Fanjove

RP RATINGS:

Popty Ping

SPOTLIGHT:

Thanos

Telegraph:

Smartanck

Daily Mail:

Smartanck

D Express:

Smartanck

Daily Mirror:

Smartanck

The Star:

Smartanck

Daily Record:

Smartanck

The Times:

Popty Ping

The Guardian:

Fanjove

The Sun:

Fanjove