October 04 / 17.15 Newcastle (AW)

17.15

Standard

Arc £1Million Bonus Bigger Than Ever Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £5652.72
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 223-0

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
In the first three late last year in his three qualifying runs (1m/1m2f, AW/soft); finished in rear on handicap debut at Ayr last month but that was in a Class 2 event after a lengthy absence; should benefit from that run and he needs checking in market on this big drop back in grade.
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1st

5

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cloth Of Gold

9st 8lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

In the first three late last year in his three qualifying runs (1m/1m2f, AW/soft); finished in rear on handicap debut at Ayr last month but that was in a Class 2 event after a lengthy absence; should benefit from that run and he needs checking in market on this big drop back in grade.

16/1

13

(3)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:45 Ayr

Cloth Of Gold

8st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

In the first three late last year in his three qualifying runs (1m/1m2f, AW/soft); it's a big ask to win a race this competitive on his first outing of the year but his trainer is very much among the winners and this 3yo's pedigree provides optimism he can be better than his opening mark.

14/1

2nd
3 (10)
Renewal

2/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 42-32 BF

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
210,000gns yearling; record of 4232 in novice/maiden events and she finished a clear second behind a subsequent winner at Ripon (1m, good) in July; out of a 1m2f Listed winner and she's an interesting contender now upped to this trip on handicap debut.
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11th

3

(9)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 4

18:45 Thirsk

Renewal

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Record of 4232 in novice/maiden events on turf and again ran well when runner-up on handicap debut at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last October; shaped on that latest outing as though the drop back in trip may be a positive and this unexposed 4yo could have a big part to play on her reappearance.

7/1

2nd

3

(10)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Renewal

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Ralph Beckett

210,000gns yearling; record of 4232 in novice/maiden events and she finished a clear second behind a subsequent winner at Ripon (1m, good) in July; out of a 1m2f Listed winner and she's an interesting contender now upped to this trip on handicap debut.

2/1

7

(1)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Ripon

Renewal

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ralph Beckett

Haydock second last summer reads well and she was entitled to have needed her AW comeback after ten months off; that was a solid effort considering she was buzzy and this look the ideal opening (taken out of a handicap last month thanks to fast ground).

15/8

10/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 472140 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Can pull hard and has worn a hood for last five outings; raised his game, though, with the move up to 1m2f this summer, including for a clearcut win at Doncaster and a creditable fourth over C&D; flopped back at Doncaster last month but that was on tacky ground and he could bounce back on this return to AW.
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8th

3

(9)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Telepathic

9st 10lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won a 7f nursery in good style 12 months ago; off the mark for the year when well on top at the finish in a 1m2f handicap at Doncaster in July; fair efforts in two of his three runs since (unsuited by ground when disappointing on penultimate start); drop back into a Class 5 will help but stamina for this trip has to be taken on trust.

100/30

3rd

8

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Telepathic

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Can pull hard and has worn a hood for last five outings; raised his game, though, with the move up to 1m2f this summer, including for a clearcut win at Doncaster and a creditable fourth over C&D; flopped back at Doncaster last month but that was on tacky ground and he could bounce back on this return to AW.

10/1

7

(3)

14th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

13:20 Doncaster

Telepathic

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Hard to settle and has worn a hood for last four outings; raised his game, though, with the move up to 1m2f for last three starts, coming from off the pace, including for a clearcut win here (good; unraced on softer) on penultimate occasion; 6lb higher this time but he's in calculations.

9/2

100/30

Form: 371411 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
3yo who has won three of her last four handicaps, including when coming from rear to beat a clear second at Pontefract (1m2f) two weeks ago; 5lb higher on this switch to AW but she's open to more progress and is a half-sister to two course winners; big player.
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5th

2

(6)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 6

17:10 Doncaster

Sweet Kiss

9st 12lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Won three times under Jake Dickson last August/September (1m2f, good to firm-good to soft); no impact in two runs this season but she caught the eye with her late headway at Carlisle (1m3f, good) last Friday; has claims if she can build on that and she won't mind what the weather does.

11/2

4th

2

(5)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:10 Carlisle

Sweet Kiss

9st 9lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

She won three times under Jake Dickson last August/September (1m2f, good to firm-good to soft) and may have needed her comeback run at Hamilton (1m3f, good) 12 days ago; however, she was well beaten and a swift and major turnaround is necessary.

9/1

9th

10

(7)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

18:45 Hamilton

Sweet Kiss

9st 1lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Won three times over 1m2f under 7lb claimer Jake Dickson last August/September; progressive overall in that campaign and needs respect if she's sufficiently tuned up for this reappearance; market may guide.

11/1

Form: 6-6074 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Last win was at Doncaster (1m2f) in June 2023 but that was off 4lb higher; mixed record in just four runs this season but he ran respectably at Doncaster last time and could be in the mix if he can build on that.
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3

(6)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Shimmering Sands

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

11lb lower than when second of 11 over C&D a year ago, but losing run is now up to 16 so doubts remain.

6/1

3

(6)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Shimmering Sands

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

11lb lower than when second of 11 over C&D a year ago, but losing run is now up to 16 so doubts remain.

6/1

5th

10

(7)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Shimmering Sands

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Michael & David Easterby

Last win was at Doncaster (1m2f) in June 2023 but that was off 4lb higher; mixed record in just four runs this season but he ran respectably at Doncaster last time and could be in the mix if he can build on that.

12/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 14337

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Debut winner; gelded prior to finishing third in handicaps at Sandown (1m2f, good) and Kempton (1m3f; both runs in cheekpieces) in August and he had an excuse on soft ground last month; still has potential after only five starts and could be dangerous in new headgear.
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6th

4

(6)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

17:00 Windsor

Advancing

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Has posted two duck eggs since most recent AW success and latest effort took his turf form figures to 370; not particularly solid kept to this sphere and others are preferred.

14/1

11th

4

(7)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Advancing

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marco Botti

Mostly in good form on the AW during the winter, winning at Wolverhampton (8.6f) and Kempton (1m); however, he was below par back at Wolverhampton six weeks ago and has something to prove on a rare encounter with turf.

14/1

11th

7

(3)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Advancing

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marco Botti

Won stable debut over C&D in December, bang there on next two starts and scored again at Kempton (1m) on latest; did it in clearcut style last time, which has earned him a 5lb rise but he remains one to take seriously.

11/2

Form: -23442 CD

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
First five wins were on turf but last two were at this track (1m2f/12.4f) last autumn; has solid record in five runs this season and he did best of the rest behind an improver who dominated here in July; dropped 1lb and he should go well again back in trip after a break.
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3rd

2

(5)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Molinari

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Martin Todhunter

Won twice here last autumn, over 1m4f and over today's trip of 1m2f; hasn't won this season but he has dropped to a good mark and could go well.

6/1

14/1

Form: 436464 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won off 3lb higher at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) last March but he's not matched that form since and was beaten 6l over C&D and at Redcar (1m2f) last month; hasn't been with Ruth Carr for long but he needs to raise his game back on AW.
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9th

7

(11)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:03 Doncaster

Ninth Life

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Not particularly solid on his form (three attempts) for new stable and is 0-5 on turf, with both wins on AW; on a reduced mark but isn't the percentage call.

20/1

8th

7

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Ninth Life

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ruth Carr

Won off 3lb higher at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) last March but he's not matched that form since and was beaten 6l over C&D and at Redcar (1m2f) last month; hasn't been with Ruth Carr for long but he needs to raise his game back on AW.

14/1

6

(4)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:03 Redcar

Ninth Life

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Dual AW winner for the Newland/Insole stable; changed hands for 9,000gns in July and his sixth of eight on stable debut at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) 16 days ago was a little more encouraging than it seems; needs a step forward, though, and soft ground would be a query.

12/1

9/1

Form: 413624 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Versatile filly who has won over 1m1f and 1m5f; fair efforts at Ayr and Hamilton in last two runs but she now goes back up in grade and needs to find more to make a serious impact in this competitive race.
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2nd

6

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:10 Carlisle

Naturalia

9st 5lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Donald Whillans

Hasn't threatened over 1m1f on her last two starts but before those she reappeared with a good second at Catterick (1m4f, good) and is 3lb lower today; has won here and could have a big part to play back up in trip.

6/1

6th

10

(9)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

19:50 Hamilton

Naturalia

8st 5lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Donald Whillans

Reappeared with a good 1m4f Catterick second but only ninth of 12 in 1m1f handicap at Musselburgh 19 days ago; needs to bounce back.

14/1

9th

6

(2)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

16:45 Musselburgh

Naturalia

9st 5lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Donald Whillans

Won at Ayr (1m5f, good) last July and this month's reappearance second at Catterick was over 1m4f; drops back to 1m1f here but she's shown versatility in terms of trip in the past and could again be involved at the finish.

6/1

33/1

Form: 2301-8 CD

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won twice over C&D for David O'Meara and last win was in this race last year; looks well treated on that form but he's failed to reinvent himself as a hurdler for current yard and was tailed off back on the Flat here (12.4f) in July; that was after a third wind operation and he has plenty to prove after another break; tongue-tie back on.
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9th

9

(7)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Natzor

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Wins for David O'Meara both came over C&D, including a division of this race two years ago; not beaten far at 100-1 here two months ago but looked flattered in a messy affair and he's generally struggled for this yard.

16/1

10th

8

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle

Natzor

11st 5lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Lizzie Quinlan

While not the force of old, his close fourth on the Flat this month showed that he's still capable of fair form in that sphere; went the wrong way in his four-race hurdle career last February-May but needs a second look.

14/1

4th

6

(2)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Natzor

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Both wins for David O'Meara came over C&D in 2024, but has lost his way for this yard including three poor efforts back here.

33/1

Form: 54-856 D BF

Last run: 120 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won over hurdles at Cartmel (2m1f) in July but was pulled on his return visit the following month; on dangerous mark back on the Flat but has bit to prove after that last run and he's not won in this sphere since April 2023.
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8th

16

(2)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Lightening Company

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Form figures of 5075 at this meeting in the last four years; one win a season had previously appeared his quota but he's already exceeded that in 2026, having scored at Pontefract (1m4f/1m2f) on last two outings; that demands some respect but this race is a higher grade.

10/1

1st

2

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:33 Pontefract

Lightening Company

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ben Haslam

Four-time Flat winner, including C&D, who has been all or nothing since scoring over hurdles at Cartmel in July; three AW no-shows followed good second over C&D (soft; 40-1) in October but market support predicted a going day when scoring here (1m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago; might not want the ground to get too quick but otherwise a key player under 2lb nudge.

5/4

1st

5

(4)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

16:27 Pontefract

Lightening Company

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Now 5lb lower than when second here (1m2f, soft) last October but did not emerge from the rear division when a big-priced outsider for all three subsequent AW runs; considered only if much strong in betting today.

9/1

Form: 106260 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Seven-time AW winner, who was runner-up at Pontefract (1m4f, good) in July but his form has nosedived in two subsequent runs; now returns to AW but he needs a major revival on this step back up in grade.
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8th

2

(8)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:52 Southwell (AW)

Its A Love Thing

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Sam England

7-47 on AW but has struggled for form since finishing third at Newcastle (1m, Class 5; from 12lb higher) last November; failed to beat a rival in each of his last two starts (9.4f/1m4f) so it's difficult to have confidence.

25/1

10th

2

(8)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Its A Love Thing

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sam England

4lb lower than when winning over C&D last March and 11lb lower than when successful at Pontefract in April; little inspiration from his recent AW efforts, though, beaten 11l, 17.5l, and 23l respectively in three starts in 2026.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £24.10
Straight Forecast £41.25
Tricast £157.92
Trifecta £153.60

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Molinari

SPOTLIGHT:

Sweet Kiss

POSTDATA:

Advancing

NEWMARKET:

Telepathic

The Times:

Renewal

D Express:

Lightening Company

RP RATINGS:

Sweet Kiss

The Guardian:

Sweet Kiss

Daily Mail:

Advancing

The Star:

Telepathic

Telegraph:

Molinari

Daily Mirror:

Molinari

The Sun:

Molinari

Daily Record:

Molinari