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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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

6th

6

(5)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Fanjove

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Ed Dunlop

Held on to win by a short head at Wolverhampton (7f) in October and went close at Newcastle (6f) next time; gelded prior to finishing fourth of 12 here over 6f on his reappearance and now steps back up to 7f; contender.

11/2

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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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

1st

3

(9)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield

Thanos

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Harry Charlton

Yet to win in six starts but runner-up in each of his three starts in handicap company, most recently at Doncaster (7f, good to firm; gelded) on his return 24 days ago; contender with cheekpieces now added.

5/2

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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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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

14th

4

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:40 Doncaster

Smartanck

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Dual Tapeta winner, including at 50-1 in March on his first start since wind surgery; tailed off on turf at the same price early last month, since when he's been gelded; a shock to see him take this.

50/1

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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5th

10

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ayr

Ellies De Vega

8st 13lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Noel Wilson

Can lead; came to the end of his tether over 7f on soft ground here recently and he's more favourably treated now than when close up over 6f at Hamilton (good) in May; does need a bit more for a first win, though.

6/1

13

(3)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Thirsk

Ellies De Vega

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Noel Wilson

Consistent enough this year but he will need to raise his game a notch if he is to come out on top in this field.

6/1

3rd

9

(10)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:48 Ayr

Ellies De Vega

8st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Noel Wilson

Regularly makes the frame, third over 5.5f at Wetherby on latest start; however, he looks fully exposed and a wide draw may not be ideal.

12/1

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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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

1st

5

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

20:30 Nottingham

Baldosa

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

11-race maiden but was runner-up at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last month and she backed that up with a fourth in a Wetherby handicap (1m2f, good to firm); remains unexposed at this trip and she should be in the mix again.

4/1

4th

8

(8)

15th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Wetherby

Baldosa

8st 12lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Fairly exposed; fair second in a Newcastle classified stakes on first try at this trip last time; improvement needed.

10/1

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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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

7th

5

(2)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ffos Las

Grey Horizon

9st 7lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Had a busy year but holding his form well and nothing wrong with his narrow defeat on good to soft at Windsor last time; solid claims.

9/2

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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5th

11

(7)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:55 York

Only Dream Big

8st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Much improved under a more positive ride when easily gaining her first win in 7f Redcar handicap last month and backed it up with a narrow success over 1m at Musselburgh three days later, despite her jockey dropping his whip; only fifth of six off this mark at Catterick on Wednesday, though.

12/1

5th

6

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:30 Catterick

Only Dream Big

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Made all for an easy win at Redcar (7f, good) three weeks ago; had to work harder to follow up at Musselburgh (1m, good) three days later; drop back to 7f can help but she is another 6lb higher in her hat-trick bid and this is a rise in class.

3/1

1st

5

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

14:15 Musselburgh

Only Dream Big

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tim Easterby

Much improved under a more positive ride when easily gaining her first win in 7f Redcar handicap three days ago; should prove just as effective over this longer trip and she's the one to beat under a 6lb penalty.

15/8

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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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

8th

1

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:15 Catterick

Hear The Drums

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Nursery winner at Leicester (7f, soft; from 4lb lower) last October; gelded over the winter and failed to see out 1m (good to firm) on seasonal reappearance at Redcar; may strip fitter, forecast rain is helpful, and Ethan Tindall claims a handy 5lb.

10/1

10th

6

(4)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:42 Redcar

Hear The Drums

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Improved to win at 11-2 at Leicester (7f, soft) last October on his second nursery start; gelded since; he's on quicker ground for this reappearance but his pedigree provides optimism that he has more to offer.

9/1

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