October 04 / 17.45 Newcastle (AW)

17.45

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Sky Sports Racing Virgin 519 Handicap

  • Prize money: £3768.48
  • 1m 4f 98y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Virgin 519 Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 070234

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Placed at Thirsk (1m classified) and Leicester (1m2f handicap) in July but she never got involved at Ponetfract (1m2f) last month; looks worth a try at this new trip but she's now 0-8 and others are more persuasive.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(3)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

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9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Won over C&D (good) last month when back on turf and back down in trip and she followed up over 1m6f here; clearly thriving and has strong claims.

9/4

1st

4

(6)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

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8st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Won at Newcastle in October and solid fourth there (also 1m4f, AW) in February; didn't stay 2m back at that track last month but a return to 1m4f did the trick when taking a course handicap (good) a fortnight ago; big player if her stamina lasts out.

9/4

1st

7

(3)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:58 Catterick

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8st 6lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Won at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) last October and close fourth there (1m4f, AW) in February; didn't see out 2m there last month; also effective on turf and she's one to consider now back down in trip.

6/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 382326 BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
0-8 but he's finished placed in three of his five handicaps and had some traffic issues when sixth at Kempton (1m4f) last time; wasn't beaten far in that race and he's in the mix back on Tapeta.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(2)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:08 Kempton (AW)

Karthon

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Emma Lavelle

Formerly with Andrew Balding; has been placed at up to 12.5f in 5-10 starts; didn't appear to have any obvious excuses when beaten 7l when upped to this trip here latest; that's clearly not put connections off trying again and he's well treated on some of last year's form.

7/1

5th

5

(3)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Karthon

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Emma Lavelle

0-9 for Andrew Balding, but runner-up in three of his last four starts; up in trip for this stable debut after seven months off and holds each-way claims if ready to go; no headgear today.

5/1

2nd

5

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Karthon

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

0-8 but he's finished placed in three of his five handicaps and had some traffic issues when sixth at Kempton (1m4f) last time; wasn't beaten far in that race and he's in the mix back on Tapeta.

13/2

OUR TIP

100/30

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 133613 CD BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Recorded her sixth Tapeta win when scoring at Wolverhampton (1m4f) last month and she backed that up with a close third over C&D last week; ties in closely with Percy Willis on that form and she's respected off same mark.
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4th

1

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

14:47 Redcar

Rubellite

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Eight AW wins, including at Wolverhampton (1m6f) and Newcastle (1m4f) under Conor Whiteley on her last two outings; has to prove her effectiveness on turf (well held in three attempts much earlier in career) but has to be respected in her current mood.

2/1

1st

3

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Rubellite

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Ex-Richard Fahey; seven-time AW winner, including two over C&D early last year; off the mark for current trainer at Wolverhampton last time (1m6f; form fair); up 2lb; should go well again.

3/1

1st

2

(2)

8th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rubellite

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Three-time course winner, including one over C&D; runner-up to a progressive rival at Southwell (1m6f) on her stable debut in March and was a bit better than the bare result here over 1m4f 17 days ago having been short of room at a crucial stage; back up in trip.

9/4

25/1

Form: 673-84

Last run: 145 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden who has not finished closer than 7l to a winner, including in two AW runs (1m/1m4f) for new yard this spring; still early days and now goes handicapping but she needs a transformation after 145 days off.
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1st

4

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Star Cast

9st 4lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gemma Tutty

Took form to whole new level at Chester (1m2f, soft; also suited by good) a week ago, storming 7l clear, and has now won five times this year; 3lb well in under 5lb penalty; obvious contender.

7/4

1st

7

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:20 Chester

Star Cast

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

Is enjoying a fine season and she bagged a fourth success at Ripon (1m2f) in May; posted another good effort when beaten a short head in 1m1f Carlisle handicap four days ago; well in the mix again off the same mark.

5/1

2nd

10

(9)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:53 Carlisle

Star Cast

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Generally progressive on AW/turf this year, winning four times over 1m2f; creditable third over 1m4f at Musselburgh last time; remains in form and may still have more to offer at this level; shortlisted.

4/1

3/1

Form: 544

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
300,000euros yearling; well held in her first two runs but she showed promise when a staying-on fourth in Windsor novice (1m, good) last month; this is a big step up in trip on handicap debut but she has a striking pedigree and needs a close look in the market.
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5th

6

(8)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bintazzo

9st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Roger Varian

300,000euros yearling; well held in her first two runs but she showed promise when a staying-on fourth in Windsor novice (1m, good) last month; this is a big step up in trip on handicap debut but she has a striking pedigree and needs a close look in the market.

3/1

12

(7)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

16:04 Windsor

Bintazzo

9st 2lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Fifth of six in spring C&D event won by very useful sort; only a modest fourth at Chelmsford since but may be capable of progress returned to turf; frame possibilities.

10/1

11

(6)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Bintazzo

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

From a good family that includes 6f 2yo Group 1 winner Sudirman; stumbled soon after start and could not get seriously competitive when fifth of six at Windsor (1m) in May but that quite valuable novice race has worked out pretty well; no surprise if she gets close to the target here.

7/1

25/1

Form: 376406

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish gelding who has finished down the field in all four handicaps and was behind two of today's rivals over C&D (sixth of eighth) last week; record is now 0-7 and others are preferred.
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8th

8

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

21:00 Ayr

Tracker Issue

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Adam Nicol

Ex-Irish 4yo who went close at Newcastle (12.4f, AW) last November; tailed off in next three runs but he showed signs of a revival with his front-running fourth in a Catterick handicap (2m, good to firm; first-time blinkers) last month; now drops back in trip and grade and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid.

11/2

4th

5

(3)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:35 Catterick

Tracker Issue

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Adam Nicol

Ex-Jim Bolger; close second at Newcastle last November (1m4f) but poor efforts since, including back on turf after a break over 1m4f here last time; blinkers replace cheekpieces; tries this trip for the first time but hard to fancy.

25/1

14th

3

(12)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Tracker Issue

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Adam Nicol

On a career-low mark and he's one to watch in the betting following a break; went close when 11-2 at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) last November but it's disconcerting he was tailed off there on his next two outings.

16/1

Form: 434742 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
All six wins have been on Tapeta, including three over C&D; well treated on his best form last year and he went close off this mark over C&D (Rubellite third) last Thursday; that was his second run after a break and he's a big player if he can repeat that form.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Percy Willis

10st 1lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

All six wins have been on Tapeta, including three over C&D; well treated on his best form last year and he went close off this mark over C&D (Rubellite third) last Thursday; that was his second run after a break and he's a big player if he can repeat that form.

9/2

2nd

3

(7)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Percy Willis

10st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Three C&D wins to his name; should be sharper for his recent return to action and he'll appreciate both dropping into Class 6 and returning to a longer trip; one to consider.

100/30

4th

8

(1)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:39 Newcastle (AW)

Percy Willis

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

2lb below last winning mark and although not seen in six months, has won after a similar absence; has run well in all four starts over C&D, but all six wins have come over 1m4f (three here) so he wouldn't want a dawdle over this trip.

14/1

Form: -13155 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won on stable debut over C&D in April but that was a four-runner race and he's been well held in both subsequent runs; the step up to 2m probably stretched him on his return last week but he has a patchy profile and needs to kick on again to defy this mark.
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4th

3

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Hamilton

Bruce Banner

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Rebecca Menzies

A dual 1m4f AW winner (also scored over hurdles) in 2025; running with credit without winning this season until only fourth of five at Beverley (1m4f) 13 days ago; he's the sort to bounce back in a change of headgear.

100/30

4th

4

(2)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

18:00 Beverley

Bruce Banner

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Three wins in 2025, two on the AW (1m4f) and once over hurdles; banging at the door on turf this summer, second over C&D ten days ago when not enjoying a clear run; another good run seems likely.

2/1

2nd

1

(7)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Bruce Banner

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won a maiden hurdle at Musselburgh in November; did his best work late when runner-up at Redcar (1m6f, good) last month but he's lacked the pace to challenge in two starts since over this trip; visor goes back on for cheekpieces.

3/1

Non-runners

Cloudside Rock

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Payout
Exacta £70.10
Straight Forecast £56.43
Tricast £165.21
Trifecta £203.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Rubellite

The Times:

Bintazzo

SPOTLIGHT:

Cloudside Rock

The Sun:

Karthon

Daily Record:

Percy Willis

Daily Mail:

Bintazzo

D Express:

Bintazzo

NEWMARKET:

Cloudside Rock

The Star:

Cloudside Rock

POSTDATA:

Rubellite

Telegraph:

Rubellite

The Guardian:

Rubellite

Daily Mirror:

Rubellite