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

3rd

12

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Rotokura Belle

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ivan Furtado

Advanced her form with her C&D win last month and when in midfield back here 13 days ago it was in Class 2 company; others appeal as being better treated though.

14/1

7th

15

(15)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:25 York

Rotokura Belle

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ivan Furtado

In-form filly who prevailed by a neck in Class 4 contest over C&D (good) last time; however, needs further improvement to defy her new mark and follow up in this significantly better race.

16/1

1st

13

(8)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 York

Rotokura Belle

8st 12lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Beat Empress Olivia at Catterick in April (5f, good) but unable to match that twice since; steps up in class and needs a career best.

16/1

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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2nd

3

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:58 Beverley

Thornaby Annie

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Good run of form in May and June once hooded, finishing runner-up in two 7f handicaps before getting off the mark at Wetherby (1m, good to firm); ran out of steam after failing to settle at Nottingham (about 1m) 12 days ago but this test, in a less competitive race, should suit better.

100/30

7th

1

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:05 Nottingham

Thornaby Annie

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Runner-up twice in a row (7f, good to firm) before winning at Wetherby (good to firm) recently on her first crack at 1m; she could have more to offer at about this trip and she's respected up 4lb.

11/4

1st

3

(3)

15th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:32 Wetherby

Thornaby Annie

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Adrian Nicholls

Maiden; good second in two 7f handicaps at Redcar on last two starts (good to firm; hood on both times); can pull hard, but well drawn and a chance.

5/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(4)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:43 Brighton

Shes Crafty

9st 1lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: George Margarson

Bumped into an improver when second at Lingfield (turf) last month but she's twice run below market expectations in 0-55 company since returned to turf; essentially a regressive maiden.

5/1

8th

4

(4)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:40 Leicester

Shes Crafty

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: George Margarson

0-11 but has run well on two of her three starts this season, including over C&D and on latest start when 6l second to an improved winner at Lingfield (7f, good); she might not be far away.

13/2

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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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

4th

12

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

16:05 Chester

Fizzy Cristal

8st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ended 2025 with a 6f win at Newcastle and she was back on the scoresheet over that C&D 11 days ago; up from Class 5 today and her turf efforts leave her with something to find.

7/1

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

5th

10

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Hey Havana

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Geoffrey Harker

Clear second at Redcar (7f, good) last month, despite racing too freely in first-time cheekpieces (now removed), and has now performed well on all three starts for new stable this year; still unexposed over 1m; respected.

7/2

2nd

1

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Redcar

Hey Havana

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Only beaten half a length on stable debut over C&D (good) last month on his return from 192 days off and not disgraced when fifth of 13 in a slightly better race at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) on Monday; interesting back here with cheekpieces given a go.

9/2

5th

12

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:32 Wetherby

Hey Havana

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Ex-Nigel Tinkler; close second to a former stable companion at Redcar on stable/seasonal debut (7f, good); that form hasn't worked out particularly well but should improve for the race; well drawn but stamina to prove.

11/2

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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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(7)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Breeze Star

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Gormley

T: Noel Wilson

Broadly regressive maiden whose chance depends on the effects of physical tweak (wind surgery since last run).

40/1

8th

7

(8)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:25 Hamilton

Breeze Star

8st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Noel Wilson

Offered little thus far, including two sprint nurseries; tongue-tie added for reappearance.

25/1

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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Verdict Starting price

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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6

(1)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Lanarra

8st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: R Mike Smith

Progressive in low-level 6f handicaps, winning at Newcastle in October and placed in both runs this summer; step back up to 7f can help; withdrawn after getting upset in the stalls here last month.

8/1

9

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:28 Ayr

Lanarra

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: R Mike Smith

Progressive in low-level 6f handicaps, winning at Newcastle in October and placed in both runs this summer; step back up to 7f can help and she won't mind if the rain arrives.

5/2

3rd

7

(6)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Lanarra

9st 3lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: R Mike Smith

Improved form since racing in 6f handicaps, recording 66-1 win on AW last autumn then 33-1 second at Catterick (good) on reappearance; may well remain competitive.

7/2

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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