October 09 / 19.30 Newcastle (AW)

19.30

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  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.40
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 304700 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner and down to a handy mark; likely to be seen to better effect today than on his two most recent efforts but others still look more convincing.
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10th

7

(7)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Recorded back-to-back C&D wins last October (the second off 3lb lower) but the wheels came off in his hat-trick bid in November; back from 161 days off with a point to prove.

16/1

8

(6)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Comes here chasing a C&D hat-trick after two narrow wins last month; still feasibly weighted up 3lb and should be in the thick of the action.

9/2

8

(6)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Comes here chasing a C&D hat-trick after two narrow wins last month; still feasibly weighted up 3lb and should be in the thick of the action.

9/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 937742 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Good second at Catterick (7f, soft) last week when keeping on to beat all bar the well-backed front-running winner; races off 2lb lower today (3lb well in) and comes right into the reckoning.
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4th

2

(3)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:12 Catterick

Evocative Spark

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John David Riches

Arrives in great form, having won three of his four turf starts this season, two of those here over 7f and the latest over C&D; up another 4lb but looked like he had a bit more up his sleeve last time; big player.

9/4

1st

5

(2)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Evocative Spark

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Thrives here - form figures 72111 - twice accounting for Vince Le Prince over 7f last month; weakened at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 19 days ago, but this track is a much better fit, and he's unlikely to be hindered by rain; still fairly treated off 67 based on historic form.

7/1

7th

6

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:02 Doncaster

Evocative Spark

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Veteran who has been back in fine form of late, landing a pair of 7f handicaps at Catterick; up another 3lb but he's not taken lightly in his current mood.

3/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 235775 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Just one win to his name after 29 starts; latest midfield finish over C&D doesn't suggest he is the answer this time.
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11th

10

(5)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Superior Council

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Iain Jardine

6f turf and Tapeta winner; has regularly been involved at Newcastle this winter until going off the boil on his last two starts; big player if back in the form of his close second there less than a month ago.

13/2

8th

8

(2)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:02 Wolverhampton (AW)

Superior Council

9st 9lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Prominent racer; beat 13 rivals when scoring at Newcastle in November and he has run a string of good races in defeat since; well drawn and this sharper track should suit; high on the list.

3/1

Form: 743834 D BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f handicap at Hamilton in May off a 3lb higher mark but his subsequent results have been mixed; others are more persuasive.
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7th

9

(12)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Mister Sky Blue

10st 7lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Gemma Tutty

Entitled to win races off his current mark and kept on well for second (behind One Of Our Own) here 19 days ago after a break; thereabouts.

7/2

2nd

7

(5)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Mister Sky Blue

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Just over 12 months since he recorded his only success, namely a 6f handicap at Hamilton (good to firm); that win came off a 6lb higher mark and he was second at Newcastle off 2lb higher in November; absent 142 days but he ran well on last season's return; more appealing than many.

7/1

3

(3)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mister Sky Blue

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Gemma Tutty

Made the frame in C&D event last time (second AW attempt); gained sole turf win off 4lb higher and Jack Callan is taking off a bonus 5lb; attractively treated and one to consider.

9/2

11/2

Form: -70753

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a three-runner maiden at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) last August; best effort this year came over C&D two weeks ago but he enjoyed a clear run while several of those in behind got in each other's way; more needed to win.
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10th

12

(4)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Ticktyboo

8st 6lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Regressed for Nigel Tinkler last year; having a first run at beyond sprints trips for his new yard, back from seven months off; doesn't make obvious appeal.

33/1

5th

2

(4)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ticktyboo

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Sole win came in a three-runner maiden at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) last August; best effort this year came over C&D two weeks ago but he enjoyed a clear run while several of those in behind got in each other's way; more needed to win.

11/2

3rd

4

(5)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ticktyboo

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Sole win came in a three-runner maiden at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) last August; below his best in four starts this year and others are preferred.

10/1

Form: 296664 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
C&D win last September came off a 1lb higher mark; latest fourth over 5f here was a step back in the right direction but others are more appealing for win purposes.
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8th

11

(1)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Indys Angel

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Philip Kirby

Sole win from 18 starts came at Newcastle (6f nursery) in September 2024; hasn't offered much in three runs this year (6f), so cheekpieces are added seeking a basic spark; stablemate East Tyrone is a better option.

25/1

8th

9

(3)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Indys Angel

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Philip Kirby

Ended her 2025 campaign with a modest effort and she hasn't fired in either run this year; enough to prove for now.

12/1

7th

7

(3)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Indys Angel

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Philip Kirby

Sole success came over C&D in September 2024 off a 5lb higher mark; has deteriorated since and although now on a career-low mark she doesn't look ready to take advantage.

14/1

6/1

Form: 6484

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Sent off at 80-1 for his stable/handicap debut over C&D nine days ago but he ran a solid race to finish fourth of ten behind The Green Man (runs in the 7.00); open to improvement.
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4th

6

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Pebble Dash

8st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Gary Harrison

Ran well twice on AW in March but he suffered a heavy defeat at Newcastle last month; steps up in trip with a point to prove.

12/1

13th

9

(14)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pebble Dash

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gary Harrison

0-12 but he's been in good form on Tapeta recently including a close second here (7f) last month and a creditable fourth in another classified event at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last time; mark hasn't changed much and he's a key player back in a handicap.

13/2

4th

8

(4)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pebble Dash

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

Maiden; no impression in sole 1m run, at Southwell in January, but eligible for this level now and stayed on well when only just failing over 7f at Newcastle recently; this longer trip looks worth a go; considered.

9/2

Form: 390657

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden; didn't see out 7f at Musselburgh last week and this trip should be more suitable but he's not fired on all cylinders this year; others are stronger.
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8th

5

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Commander Atkinson

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

13-race maiden; didn't see out 7f at Musselburgh last week and this trip should be more suitable but he's not fired on all cylinders this year; others are stronger.

20/1

5

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:20 Musselburgh

Commander Atkinson

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Brian Ellison

3yo whose 12 starts have been over sprint trips (zero wins), the majority at 5f; however, it's still fairly early days for him with this yard and he's kept on well over 5f on his last two runs; not a forlorn hope.

16/1

5th

1

(7)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:08 Beverley

Commander Atkinson

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Remains winless and he has yet to fire in three runs for his current yard, sixth of eight in 5f Wolverhampton handicap 17 days ago; others are preferred.

8/1

Form: 255639 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
No problem with the conditions and he is now 1lb lower than when second over C&D in May; penultimate effort was respectable but he was disappointing at Musselburgh last week (7f, soft); capable of bouncing back.
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1st

7

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

The Gay Blade

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Handy sort who has been successful three times on the AW this year; has won four times on turf, but was found to have bled at Ayr last time; others more convincing.

10/1

6th

4

(4)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

The Gay Blade

9st 3lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Successful three times over 6f on Newcastle AW this year; ran well at Musselburgh (7f, good; neck second) returned to turf last week; now 2lb higher but Cara Tuke removes 7lb; respected in current form.

13/8

2nd

3

(10)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

The Gay Blade

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Made it three wins in his last four starts (all 6f at Newcastle) when seeing off ten rivals in an apprentice race last week; former C&D scorer so the step back up in trip shouldn't be an issue and he escapes a penalty.

2/1

OUR TIP

Form: 664325 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Her first two handicap runs were most encouraging but she took a backwards step over 7f here 13 days ago; drop to 6f and the addition of a hood could both be positives and she remains capable of better.
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8th

9

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Reenies Dream

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Quirky maiden who has often shown a tendency to race too freely and who lost all chance when virtually refusing to race on penultimate start; did well to take fourth over C&D last month, but remains a risky option.

14/1

4th

11

(14)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Reenies Dream

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Regressive maiden who's often pulled hard and needs to settle early from the outside stall; virtually refused to race last time anyway, so there are plenty of risks involved.

25/1

9th

9

(11)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:12 Newcastle (AW)

Reenies Dream

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Bryan Smart

Shaped okay on a couple of occasions on turf (7f) last year before becoming frustrating, seemingly held back by a free-going nature; never better than midfield on recent Southwell (7f; 33-1) comeback; entitled to strip fitter and is easing in the weights.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £29.10
Straight Forecast £23.69
Tricast £270.48
Trifecta £371.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Evocative Spark

SPOTLIGHT:

Reenie's Dream

D Express:

Ticktyboo

The Star:

Mister Sky Blue

Daily Mail:

The Gay Blade

The Times:

Reenie's Dream

Daily Mirror:

Ticktyboo

POSTDATA:

Evocative Spark

Telegraph:

Evocative Spark

The Guardian:

Evocative Spark

The Sun:

Evocative Spark

Daily Record:

Evocative Spark