October 04 / 19.45 Newcastle (AW)

19.45

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  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

6/1 (Won)

Form: 424-30 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Useful 2yo and ran to a fair level on his 3yo return at Newcastle in April; absent for five months prior to his tenth of 16 at Doncaster three weeks ago; down in class for his AW debut and not fully exposed.
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6th

16

(15)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Spell Master

8st 10lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Two-time 7f winner who returned to form on his second start for this yard with a close third at Newmarket (1m, good) three weeks ago, when he raced alone on the near-side rail; however, he's up in grade today and untested at the trip, and he's not bred for this distance.

50/1

3rd

6

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Newmarket (July)

Spell Master

10st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Won last October (7f, AW) on final run for Andrew Balding and he's also won on fast turf; couldn't get into it on recent stable/seasonal debut at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) but may have needed the run and his trainer had an impressive winner last week with one having his second run for the yard.

8/1

8th

8

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Spell Master

9st 3lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Useful juvenile who ended his 3yo campaign with a win in a Newcastle handicap (7f, AW) in October; been gelded and left Andrew Balding for 150,000gns since; remains feasibly treated off only 3lb higher than last time and he needs a close look on return for new yard.

13/2

OUR TIP

5/1

Form: 737008 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Quirky 4yo; won well at Leicester in June (7f, good to firm; hooded first time) and his third at Ascot in July was an excellent effort; a few quiet efforts from August onwards but he would likely have gone close here (1m) last week had he seen any daylight; the forecast strong headwind could favour something coming from off the pace and no doubt he has the ability to win off this mark; high on the list.
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6th

4

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Sword

9st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Belied his 80-1 odds with close third at York last time (7f, good; second start for new yard) but it remains to be seen whether he can back up that effort; has proved quirky and developed inconsistency.

10/1

3rd

3

(19)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Sword

10st 0lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Third in last year's International at Ascot (7f, good) off this mark, but he's not straightforward and last month's reappearance for a new stable with a tongue-tie added (retained) was disappointing (reported to have lost a shoe); drawn wide and can only really watch.

33/1

8th

5

(7)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield

Sword

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Stuart Williams

Patchy form for David O'Meara last term but won in June (good to firm; first-time hood) and ran a corker when third of 21 in valuable Ascot handicap (good) in July; back in form when slightly unlucky second at Newcastle (also 7f, AW) in October and sold for 40,000gns later that month; hood (absent when disappointing on final start) missing again; tongue tied for stable debut and warrants a market check.

20/1

6/1

Form: 269486 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
On a long losing run but she is an admirable mare who is fully effective under the conditions; down to a good mark and likely to be in the thick of the action.
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3rd

1

(10)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Aramis Grey

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Her losing run stands at 26 but that doesn't do her justice as she's an admirable mare who has run numerous good races since that latest success; good third against male opposition at Newcastle four weeks ago; should get a good pace to aim at and more prize money would seem likely.

6/1

3rd

1

(10)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Aramis Grey

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Her losing run stands at 26 but that doesn't do her justice as she's an admirable mare who has run numerous good races since that latest success; good third against male opposition at Newcastle four weeks ago; should get a good pace to aim at and more prize money would seem likely.

6/1

8/1

Form: 3221- D

Last run: 387 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Four runs at two, getting off the mark in emphatic fashion at Epsom 387 days ago (7f, soft; blinkered first time); gelded during his absence; drop in trip and absence of headgear raise doubts ahead of his handicap debut.
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1st

6

(2)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:50 Windsor

Bold Impact

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Rod Millman

Novice winner for previous yard; 0-6 for current stable but ran encouragingly, despite being left with plenty to do, in last two starts; caught the attention of the stewards at Ffos Las (1m) latest; interesting with Oisin Murphy up for first time, assuming the cards drop right.

5/1

4th

2

(4)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Ffos Las

Bold Impact

9st 8lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Rod Millman

Looked to find this trip beyond him last month but worth another try over it on latest Chepstow evidence (7f, soft); on a workable mark again now, having missed a lot of last year for Ralph Beckett.

4/1

3rd

8

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:53 Chepstow

Bold Impact

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Rod Millman

A fair 7f scorer for Ralph Beckett in 2024; yet to match that form for his current yard, though not disgraced when seventh in 1m Windsor handicap 12 days ago; possibilities from a falling mark.

14/1

10/1

Form: 700258 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Three turf wins to his name; patchy record in 2025 though and others are more appealing in today's field.
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19th

3

(2)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Silent Move

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Inconsistent and has failed to shine on last two starts but may have been unsuited by soft ground then Tapeta; runner-up at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) in August then fifth of 15 at Thirsk (7f, good) where he was denied a clear run, and it will be no surprise if he bounces back with a big effort.

20/1

5th

11

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Silent Move

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

Three turf wins to his name; patchy record in 2025 though and others are more appealing in today's field.

10/1

1

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

17:15 Ayr

Silent Move

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Looked unfortunate when beaten less than a length into second of seven at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) last month and didn't enjoy a clear run when fifth of 15 at Thirsk (7f, good) since; acts on ground ranging from good to firm to good to soft; still 2lb below last winning mark; a player.

5/1

Form: 325991 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Off the mark for the year when seeing off 12 rivals at Newmarket a fortnight ago (7f, good); 4lb rise offset by rider's 5lb claim and he has a course win on his record; one to consider.
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14th

5

(14)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Daring Legend

9st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Won over this trip at Newmarket last autumn for Mick Appleby but three turf runs for current yard have been well below par; bit to prove.

25/1

5th

6

(6)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:48 Yarmouth

Daring Legend

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Reappeared for new yard with a near-miss at Kempton (6f, AW) in March but he's struggled at 50-1 back on turf in last two runs; got hampered early on at Ascot last time but he's hard to predict and needs to bounce back near best.

40/1

Form: 311 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Improved with each run, winning a 7f maiden at Redcar on his second start and then defying a penalty over C&D last month; he'll need more to defy this mark now pitched into a competitive handicap though.
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8th

3

(10)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:05 Doncaster

Monsieur Bondy

10st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Won two 7f novices last year; no better than seventh in three handicaps and needs to step up.

20/1

10th

10

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Monsieur Bondy

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Landed a pair of 7f novices at Redcar and Newcastle last summer but he's failed to kick on sent handicapping, beating one on his seasonal return over C&D two weeks ago; needs to take a big step forward.

20/1

10th

11

(7)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Monsieur Bondy

8st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Unexposed 4yo; won a Redcar maiden (7f, good to firm) and a Newcastle novice (7f, AW) towards the end of last summer but he was well held on handicap at Newcastle in October; still has potential but this is competitive on his return and he needs to find more progress.

10/1

Form: 8-5000

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won 6f novice on heavy as 2yo but yet to shine in handicaps, including three runs for new yard; tongue tie left off and new blinkers added.
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1st

4

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

16:30 Newton Abbot

Arctic Voyage

10st 12lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Michael Blake

Once a sprinter on the Flat but has won twice over hurdles since joining current yard, a Hereford maiden and a C&D novice (both on good); hard to know what to make of his remote second in a handicap back here a month ago when the winner strolled home by some 26l.

9/2

2nd

5

3rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

16:30 Newton Abbot

Arctic Voyage

10st 9lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Michael Blake

Useful on testing ground on the Flat early in career and this 4yo has tapped back into that promise over hurdles this spring, winning a maiden at Hereford (2m, good) in April on his second stable start and following up in a C&D novice (good); trainer won this with Clearance, after whom this race is named, in 2022 and 2024; intriguing candidate back in a handicap.

5/2

1st

1

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

17:30 Newton Abbot

Arctic Voyage

11st 3lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Michael Blake

6f winner for Ralph Beckett and came good at the sixth attempt over hurdles with a clearcut win at Hereford (2m, good; hood removed); this 4yo now carries a penalty but has less to prove than most of these.

4/6

Form: 0-1308 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Two course wins, including at this trip, and he is back to the same mark as when winning a 6f handicap here in April; not at his best on his last two starts but last week's Haydock eighth was after a break.
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4th

5

(5)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

The Turpinator

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

C&D win last April came off a 5lb higher mark; good second at Wolverhampton three weeks ago but unable to back it up at Southwell one week later (both 7f); chance if back to his best.

10/1

8th

10

(7)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:00 Southwell (AW)

The Turpinator

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Four-time AW winner, the latest at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in April; now 2lb lower and no problem with the return to 7f, but he needs to fare better than in his last three starts.

25/1

8th

10

(7)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:00 Southwell (AW)

The Turpinator

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Four-time AW winner, the latest at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in April; now 2lb lower and no problem with the return to 7f, but he needs to fare better than in his last three starts.

25/1

Form: 486141 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Comes here in top form, having won two of his last three starts; saw off 14 rivals at Thirsk four weeks ago and a 5lb rise is fair enough; unlikely he'll get a soft lead here though.
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3rd

2

(11)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Master Richard

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Noel Wilson

A dual 7f winner in 2025 for Ann Duffield; returned with very good placed efforts in 7f handicaps at Newcastle and Musselburgh this spring and not out of things starting out for another new yard here.

4/1

3rd

1

(8)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Master Richard

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Front-runner who won twice in the second half of last year, the latest in a big field at Thirsk (7f, good) in September; went close on last month's reappearance at Newcastle (7f, AW) and he can make another bold bid.

9/2

2nd

1

(4)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Master Richard

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Stephen Hanlon

Front-runner who is a C&D winner and added another AW success at Southwell (7f) last July; ended 2025 with a good third back at Southwell (7f again) in October; formerly trained by Ann Duffield; claims if ready to roll after five months off.

12/1

33/1

Form: 231-09

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
1m novice winner as a 2yo (Polytrack); disappointed on seasonal/handicap debut at Newmarket in April, after which he was sold by Godolphin for 48,000gns; 66-1 and always in rear on last month's stable debut; too much to prove for comfort.
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3rd

2

(4)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Present Times

9st 9lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

1m AW winner for Charlie Appleby as a 2yo but he's struggled in five runs for his current yard; now 19lb lower than for his opening mark but he has plenty to prove on this drop back in trip; headgear removed.

12/1

7th

2

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Present Times

9st 8lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

1m AW winner for Charlie Appleby as a 2yo; barely beat a rival in five handicap runs in 2025 (sold after the first of them) but he has tumbled down the weights and has his first run in 0-70 company with new headgear fitted; market confidence should be noted.

10/1

10th

11

(11)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

15:05 Haydock

Present Times

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Stella Barclay

AW novice success on final 2yo start; soundly beaten in three handicaps this season, leaving Charlie Appleby after first occasion; fitting of tongue-tie needs to prompt a big revival.

50/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £15.86
Tricast £107.71

Selections

Telegraph:

Monsieur Bondy

POSTDATA:

Daring Legend

RP RATINGS:

Aramis Grey

SPOTLIGHT:

Sword

D Express:

Spell Master

The Sun:

Master Richard

Daily Mail:

Monsieur Bondy

The Star:

Monsieur Bondy

Daily Record:

Monsieur Bondy

Daily Mirror:

Sword

The Times:

Daring Legend

The Guardian:

Daring Legend

TOPSPEED:

Aramis Grey

NEWMARKET:

Aramis Grey