October 02 / 19.30 Newcastle (AW)

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  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 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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6th

5

(8)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Ripon

Our Absent Friends

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Seven wins, the latest at Newcastle in December off a 6lb lower mark; good second off 1lb lower back at Newcastle in March but well held back on turf at Doncaster later that month; freshened up since.

10/1

17th

14

(4)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:50 Doncaster

Our Absent Friends

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Seven wins, the latest at Newcastle in December off a 6lb lower mark; good second off 1lb lower back at Newcastle 24 days ago; should give his running but others may prove better treated.

12/1

2nd

10

(8)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Our Absent Friends

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Gained a third C&D success in December and largely in good nick since, fourth of nine over C&D two weeks ago; ought to be in the shake-up.

10/1

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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3rd

7

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Midnight Lir

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Beaten 19 times since his last win in September 2023 and good runs have been scarce over the last year and a bit; however, it's possible he'll improve for this month's reappearance outing and he's not discounted off a handy mark in a reapplied tongue-tie and first-time blinkers.

9/1

9th

2

(6)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Midnight Lir

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Hasn't won since 2023 and he beat one home when last seen out in October; one to watch after a break of 213 days.

10/1

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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11th

6

(10)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Cape Sovereign

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

In good form on turf in the spring but 0-12 and hasn't matched that in five starts since, including when never travelling back on AW latest.

14/1

4

(1)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cape Sovereign

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

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.

25/1

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

5

(12)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Startling

9st 6lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John Wainwright

4-21 when trained by David O'Meara, with all the wins gained over 5f on AW; absent since pulled up after early mishap in October and best watched on stable debut.

20/1

4

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Startling

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: David O’Meara

Not entirely disgraced at Newcastle last week and probably remains in form; narrow success on penultimate outing took her C&D record to 121; solid claims back here.

5/1

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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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

2nd

5

(2)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Herakles

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Three of his four wins have come over C&D; not beaten far at Southwell on his last two starts; dropped another 1lb and he's a leading contender back at this track; stable runs three here.

4/1

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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7th

6

(10)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Get Up Everybody

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

0-11 but has frequently run well, finishing third Pontefract (5f, good to soft) last month before a very close fourth at Redcar (6f, good); perhaps the first-time cheekpieces will eke out something extra; in the mix.

4/1

4th

9

(10)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Get Up Everybody

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Still a maiden after ten runs but was creditable third from awkward draw on last month's seasonal debut at Pontefract (5f, good to soft; first run after wind surgery) and looks interesting back over 6f.

6/1

3rd

7

(9)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Pontefract

Get Up Everybody

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Nine-race maiden but clear signs he was getting the hang of racing last year, placed in three of his last four starts; he has had a wind operation since last seen; market useful back from a six-month absence.

13/2

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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2nd

8

(8)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:00 Catterick

Miss Rainbow

8st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tracy Waggott

Four wins at 5f-7f in 2025, including here; back on her latest winning mark and she ran well over C&D two starts ago so can't be ruled out, albeit she often leads so will need things to fall right from this draw.

7/1

5th

1

(9)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:58 Redcar

Miss Rainbow

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tracy Waggott

Four wins last June/July (5f-7f) and this front-runner returned to form when third at Catterick (6f, good) three weeks ago on her second start of the season; she can make another bold bid.

9/2

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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8th

6

(11)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Lets Go Hugo

10st 9lb

J: Miss Chelsea Brooks

T: Ollie Pears

All wins at 5f and he was only tenth over C&D recently, finishing behind One Of Our Own and Mister Sky Blue.

10/1

10th

1

(7)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Lets Go Hugo

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

All wins at 5f but he has run well over C&D; yet to shine in 2026 but dropping into 0-55 company will help; not ruled out.

10/1

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