October 02 / 19.30 Newcastle (AW)

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  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

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9/2

Form: 154331 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Went very close on stable debut over C&D last November; made all at Carlisle (good to soft) in July and kept on well to win at Ripon (also 6f, good) on Saturday; 5lb penalty but this drop back to 5f is likely no bother; should give it a good go.
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4

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mattice

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ian McInnes

Has been in grand form since winning at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) in July and landed his third win of the year (and first on AW) over C&D last time; up 6lb but must come into the equation on this hat-trick bid.

100/30

4

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mattice

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ian McInnes

Has been in grand form since winning at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) in July and landed his third win of the year (and first on AW) over C&D last time; up 6lb but must come into the equation on this hat-trick bid.

100/30

1

(13)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mattice

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ian McInnes

Went very close on stable debut over C&D last November; made all at Carlisle (good to soft) in July and kept on well to win at Ripon (also 6f, good) on Saturday; 5lb penalty but this drop back to 5f is likely no bother; should give it a good go.

9/2

Form: 634001 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner who also scored twice on turf last September; cashed in on reduced mark to win at Redcar (also 5f, good to soft) eight days ago; 4lb penalty still leaves handicapping scope now he's back in the groove.
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14th

4

(9)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Haydock

Our Absent Friends

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Two wins at Catterick (5f, good to firm/good) this summer and he's run some good races since (including on sot ground), most recently runner-up at Redcar (5f, good); has won over C&D and he's in with a chance.

11/1

2nd

12

(5)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Redcar

Our Absent Friends

8st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tristan Davidson

Bagged a pair of 5f Catterick handicaps in the summer and has mostly remained in form; took a bump at the start when only mid-field at Ripon last week; may well bounce back with a tongue-strap refitted.

16/1

9th

11

(8)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:49 Ripon

Our Absent Friends

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Bagged a pair of 5f Catterick handicaps in the summer and comes here on the back of a solid third of nine over C&D last month; also took this prize in 2024 so he's well in the mix eased 1lb.

9/1

Form: 59-826 D BF

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Scored twice on turf in 2023 but has embarked on a losing run subsequently; went very close at Beverley (good to firm) in May but didn't repeat it when back from a break and sixth of eight at Doncaster (also 5f, good) in July; same mark.
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6th

9

(9)

3rd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Midnight Lir

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Unlucky not to have picked up a handicap this season but he's now winless in three years; the switch to cheekpieces brought about a better effort last time and he's 2lb lower, but he's unproven on the AW and no certainty to repeat the dose.

10/1

4th

12

(13)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:54 Redcar

Midnight Lir

9st 4lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Without a victory since 2023 and not at his best of late, tried in different headgear when ninth of 12 in 5f Carlisle handicap six days ago; cheekpieces are reached for this time.

12/1

9th

6

(3)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Carlisle

Midnight Lir

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Without a win since his 2yo days but he has posted some good efforts since, including when third of ten over this C&D in May (first-time blinkers); below his best following an awkward start last time and now tries a visor.

9/1

Form: 240579

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
In good form on turf in the spring but he's 0-11 and hasn't matched that in four starts since, latterly in cheekpieces when well held at Beverley last time; handicapper's relenting, though.
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9th

9

(9)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cape Sovereign

9st 3lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Rebecca Menzies

14-race maiden who has been struggling for a while; second start for the stable when never dangerous at Catterick (22-1) on Wednesday.

20/1

8th

1

(6)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Cape Sovereign

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Rebecca Menzies

14-race maiden who was out of form around this time last year for Kevin Ryan; didn't make the track for his following yard and finished tenth of 12 in this headgear combination three weeks ago; that was his stable debut and first run for 328 days so not inconceivable he can do better from a mark in freefall; watch the market.

33/1

Form: 365221 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won nursery in December and following two good seconds (also C&D) across August and September she landed her first race since at Chelmsford (also 5f, Polytrack) three weeks ago; respected up 4lb.
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8th

9

(4)

19th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Pontefract

Startling

8st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: John Wainwright

Has improved for blinkers, never better than when making all over 5f on Southwell AW and at Redcar (good), but she dropped away from an awkward draw at Musselburgh since and has it to prove in this grade.

20/1

10th

9

(2)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:58 Musselburgh

Startling

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Wainwright

Arrives chasing a hat-trick but her wins at Southwell (AW) and Redcar have come in weaker races than this; has more on her plate up 6lb.

6/1

Form: 217276 CD BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in June; good second at Beverley (5f, good to firm) in July but disappointed either side of it and was again below his best when racing freely and sixth of nine here last time.
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4

(10)

20th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Herakles

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Looked as good as ever when winning at Nottingham (5f, good) in May; also suited by this C&D but returns from 145-day break on a tough mark.

10/1

4th

2

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Ripon

Herakles

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

C&D winner; consistent in defeat on AW before making a successful return to turf at Nottingham (5f, good) 19 days ago, with reopposing Dc Cogent and Marajito behind in third and fifth; did that quite comfortably but a 6lb rise puts him 3lb above his highest win mark of 66; has also yet to score back-to-back in his 41-race career.

2/1

1st

7

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

16:00 Nottingham

Herakles

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Has reached the frame on AW in his last six starts including when a close second at Newcastle (5f; tongue-tie added) last month; record of 1-21 on turf but conditions should be fine back in this sphere and he had a close call off 1lb higher at Beverley last summer; interesting contender for yard that has won this race in the last two years.

3/1

Form: 445328

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden but he'd become competitive in turf handicaps until form dipped markedly here (6f) three weeks ago; question to answer after that but it's still relatively early days and this drop back to 5f might help.
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10

(7)

20th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Get Up Everybody

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Won over 6f here in August and two creditable runs since, notably when second over 6f here last time; seems to stay 7f, and one to consider.

4/1

2nd

5

(10)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Get Up Everybody

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Finally won when prevailing by a neck over C&D in August and ran a fair race 13 days ago, though he was hanging late on; still appeals as one of the safer options here.

11/4

4th

1

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Get Up Everybody

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Had been expensive to follow but returned to AW to finally break his duck in a 14-runner C&D handicap last month, beating next-time-out winner Donald (due to run in first division at 7:00); this 4yo could still be fairly treated off 3lb higher.

5/2

Form: 9-7119 D BF

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won her first two handicaps (5f/6f, sound turf) this summer but flopped when chasing the hat-trick, admittedly when plenty went wrong, at Newbury in August; subsequently left Keiran Burke (same owner) and off since; AW/stable debut and she remains unexposed.
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1st

3

(1)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Fillys Last Lady

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

Lightly raced 5yo who is gradually coming back to form for new stable, respectable fifth at Catterick (6f) most recently; may add to last year's two summer wins if the resurgence continues.

6/1

5th

4

(6)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:38 Catterick

Fillys Last Lady

9st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

May come on for last month's seasonal return (5f, AW) and her two wins have been on turf; better expected this time.

10/1

Form: 847869 CD BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Limited impact in handicaps since winning a four-runner C&D maiden in November and he let his many supporters down when flopping on return visit here last time; continues to fall down the weights so interesting to see if his backers return.
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2nd

14

(6)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cash In

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Punished for his win in a weak C&D maiden last November and the handicapper has been in command this year; more realistically treated again now but this won't be an easy race in which to try and dominate.

16/1

9

(10)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cash In

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Limited impact in handicaps since winning a four-runner C&D maiden in November and he let his many supporters down when flopping on return visit here last time; continues to fall down the weights so interesting to see if his backers return.

20/1

136

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Cash In

8st 3lb

T: Tim Easterby

Form: 331252 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Tends to lead; visored when winning four over the summer (5f-7f) including here (6f) and it was a big effort when second of 14 in Carlisle handicap (5f, soft; first-time blinkers) three weeks ago; likeable and hardy filly; player.
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3rd

3

(3)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:03 Catterick

Miss Rainbow

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tracy Waggott

Prominent-racer who likes it here, winning for Connor Beasley over C&D last month off 4lb lower from stall 1; always wide from stall 9 behind Daytona Lady last time and that's best ignored but there's not much wiggle room off this mark.

8/1

8th

4

(9)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Miss Rainbow

9st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Two wins this summer, the latest over C&D 13 days ago when having a bit to spare; a 4lb higher mark may prove less of a hindrance than the widest stall.

9/2

1st

2

(1)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Miss Rainbow

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tracy Waggott

Often front-runner; course winner over 7f last June and gained her fifth success when winning at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) five starts ago; behind Barmyblade when third over this C&D before a lesser effort at Thirsk 11 days ago; could bounce back in this lower grade.

5/1

50/1

Form: 2-7576 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won a 5f nursery at Beverley off this mark last August; struggled so far this year but her yard's among the winners and she did make an eyecatching debut over C&D (her only start here) last March; wouldn't be the biggest shock if she ran better today.
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10th

4

(4)

15th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Go On Rosie

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won a 5f nursery at Beverley off 2lb higher last August; only two echoes of that form this season, one on latest start but others are preferred.

16/1

11

(12)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Go On Rosie

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won a 5f nursery at Beverley off this mark last August; struggled so far this year but her yard's among the winners and she did make an eyecatching debut over C&D (her only start here) last March; wouldn't be the biggest shock if she ran better today.

50/1

Form: 648612 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Second in this last year off 5lb higher and in good form over C&D of late, following a win last month with short-head defeat under a penalty last Friday; 4lb well in and it all points to another big run.
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2nd

2

(8)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Lets Go Hugo

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

Newcastle winner this time last year who's been in fine form since cheekpieces went back on, winning three times in the past month or so; latest Polytrack victory boosted by the second winning since and he's shortlisted upped another 3lb.

9/4

1st

1

(4)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

18:05 Lingfield (AW)

Lets Go Hugo

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

Won 5f handicaps here and at Wolverhampton last month and only failed narrowly in his hat-trick bid at Newcastle last week; 3lb well in and should make another bold bid.

9/2

2nd

1

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lets Go Hugo

10st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

Has won 5f classified events at Wolverhampton and Lingfield on last two starts; a possible, but faces a stiffer task with a 5lb penalty in this handicap.

11/4

Form: 954816 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo who opened his account at Carlisle (good) at the start of last month; respectable effort back there when sixth of 14 (also 5f, soft) eight days later; considered.
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Payout
Exacta £47.00
Straight Forecast £32.49
Tricast £621.98
Trifecta £560.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Let's Go Hugo

The Star:

Startling

D Express:

Go On Rosie

The Sun:

Miss Rainbow

Daily Record:

Startling

RP RATINGS:

Let's Go Hugo

POSTDATA:

Let's Go Hugo

The Times:

Let's Go Hugo

Telegraph:

Let's Go Hugo

The Guardian:

Let's Go Hugo

Daily Mail:

Let's Go Hugo

Daily Mirror:

Let's Go Hugo