October 04 / 18.45 Newcastle (AW)

18.45

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  • Prize money: £3506.78
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

Form: 534351

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
All runs at 5f, getting off the mark in good style at Southwell last week (first run in a Class 6); hit with a 7lb rise so will need to progress again but 6f could spark extra.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

15

(15)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Rotokura Belle

9st 1lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Won at York (5f, good) in June and close third there (5f, good to firm) in July; however, soundly beaten on her last two outings (5f/6f, good) and there remains a question mark about 6f.

12/1

6th

3

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:30 Redcar

Rotokura Belle

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ivan Furtado

Doubled her winning tally for 2026 at York (5f) in June but turned in a below-par seventh of 12 at Thirsk (5f) three weeks ago; needs to get back on track.

9/2

7th

10

(9)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

Rotokura Belle

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Two 5f wins this year and she ran her best race so far when third of 12 at York (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; races off the same mark here and should make another bold bid.

4/1

Form: 037

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Third of ten at Carlisle on her second start and she didn't run badly over C&D two weeks ago either; likely she will need more to defy this mark but it is not out of the question.
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6th

5

(11)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:48 Redcar

Thornaby Annie

9st 12lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

It was a solid effort when runner-up to Rousham over C&D in May and she built on that when scoring at Wetherby (1m, again good to firm) the following month; below that level on her last three starts but she's slipped to her Wetherby mark.

25/1

8th

5

(2)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:21 Thirsk

Thornaby Annie

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Off the mark at Wetherby (1m) in June; has not proved easy to catch right since and she came in sixth of 13 at Ripon (1m, soft) 13 days ago; others appeal more.

8/1

6th

6

(13)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:48 Ripon

Thornaby Annie

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Gained a first win at Wetherby (1m) in June; not proving easy to catch right since and came in last of seven at Redcar (1m) 34 days ago; others appeal more.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 78542

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Ran her best race to date when second of eight at Wolverhampton on her AW debut 12 days ago (7f); forced wide on the home turn on that occasion and the run can be upgraded; surplus stamina might be an asset given the forecast strong headwind.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(9)

29th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shes Crafty

8st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: George Margarson

0-14; has twice finished runner-up including over C&D a year ago, but is now 16lb lower for a reason; others preferred.

25/1

10th

12

(5)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Shes Crafty

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: George Margarson

0-13, but has twice finished runner-up including in a 0-60 handicap on turf here (7f, good) in May; twice well held since, but this is a drop in grade and possible frame material if producing her best.

7/1

Form: 634

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
In need of the experience in novice/maiden events and she could do with being more smartly away now handicapping; that said, she's bred to be a good deal better than this level so a good step forward could be imminent.
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1st

7

(8)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fizzy Cristal

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ridden positively for two 6f Newcastle wins and found the race not panning out to suit under a more patient ride upped to 7.2f here a month ago; back on her last successful mark and should fare better.

8/1

5th

6

(8)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

15:53 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fizzy Cristal

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Both wins have come over 6f on Newcastle's AW; not in the same form on turf since; steps up in trip back on AW and cannot be discounted.

16/1

5th

9

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Fizzy Cristal

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Doubled her tally with 6f handicap success at Newcastle in may and backed it up with a solid fourth of 11 at Chester (6f) three weeks ago; she's less exposed than most of these and in the mix.

10/1

Form: 004

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on his first two starts but there was more encouragement to be gleaned from his latest fourth of eight at Redcar 18 days ago (5f, good); stable can get rapid improvers in this division and another step forward could be forthcoming.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(7)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Hey Havana

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Stephen Hanlon

15-race maiden but was placed four times from 7f-1m3f on turf this summer; left Geoff Harker after finishing down the field over the extended 1m4f here three weeks ago; new trainer (same owners) is quick to drop him back markedly in trip; has more good recent efforts to his name than most of these.

9/2

11th

11

(13)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Hey Havana

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoffrey Harker

13-race maiden but he was in the frame in both starts here (6f nurseries) when trained by Nigel Tinkler last year; his third behind Farabove The Limit at Carlisle (1m3f, good) last month was the last of a sequence of solid efforts but he threw in a clunker when beating one home at Redcar last time; blinkers go on.

8/1

8th

9

(5)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:54 Redcar

Hey Havana

8st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoffrey Harker

0-12 but he's been consistent in handicaps and was a creditable third from off the pace at Carlisle (1m3f, good) two weeks ago; should go well again on this drop back in trip and he's respected.

13/2

Form: 558

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Hasn't seen his races out in novice/maiden company (5f-7f) but it wouldn't be a huge shock to see him take a step forward now handicapping at a modest level.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

17

(4)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:24 Redcar

Breeze Star

8st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: Linda Perratt

Well held in all nine starts, including six sprint handicaps; can only be watched until he shows more positive signs.

50/1

9th

10

(2)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Breeze Star

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Linda Perratt

Eight-race maiden who has been well held since his debut fifth at Doncaster last July; makes stable debut but others have stronger claims.

50/1

Form: 5566

Last run: 64 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
No real improvement for the switch to nurseries at Southwell nine weeks ago (7f); return to 6f not enough to tempt.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Indigo Sierra

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

No real improvement for the switch to nurseries at Southwell nine weeks ago (7f); return to 6f not enough to tempt.

8/1

6th

3

(4)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Indigo Sierra

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Iain Jardine

Her Wetherby fifth in June (7f, good to firm) wasn't a bad effort and moves into nurseries in a weak race; interesting to see if there is any money about for her with Daniel Muscutt having his first ride for the yard.

9/2

6th

6

(1)

10th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

15:55 Carlisle

Indigo Sierra

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Iain Jardine

Has shown ability when fifth in her two starts at Hamilton and Wetherby (6f/7f) but she may be one for handicaps after one more outing.

25/1

33/1

Form: 4776

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Poor form in her four starts, faring no better on her nursery debut three weeks ago (1m, good to soft); drops back in trip with plenty to prove.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(6)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lanarra

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: R Mike Smith

Came from off the strong pace when winning a classified event at Catterick (7f, good to firm) in August; placed in two handicaps since, posting a career-best RPR when second of 12 over C&D a fortnight ago; obvious claims off just 1lb higher.

6/4

2nd

7

(9)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Lanarra

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: R Mike Smith

Came from off the strong pace when winning a classified event at Catterick (7f, good to firm) two starts back, before a solid effort in a handicap over that same C&D last time; successful here over 6f on her only go on the AW and makes appeal back switched from turf.

9/2

3rd

11

(3)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:11 Catterick

Lanarra

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: R Mike Smith

Found the race falling ideally, back up from 6f, when winning a C&D 0-50 classified event from off the pace a fortnight ago; ran well here on her comeback too and she's shortlisted.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £330.40
Straight Forecast £233.41
Tricast £2061.54
Trifecta £3428.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

She's Crafty

RP RATINGS:

Rotokura Belle

The Times:

Hey Havana

Daily Mail:

Thornaby Annie

Telegraph:

Fizzy Cristal

NEWMARKET:

She's Crafty

Daily Mirror:

She's Crafty

The Star:

She's Crafty

Daily Record:

She's Crafty

D Express:

Hey Havana

POSTDATA:

Rotokura Belle

The Guardian:

Rotokura Belle

The Sun:

Rotokura Belle