October 09 / 20.00 Newcastle (AW)

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At The Races App Expert Tips Handicap

  • Prize money: £3977.84
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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At The Races App Expert Tips Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 418100 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Ready win at Pontefract in June (6f, good) and he added to his tally in a small-field AW claimer in August; well held in two Class 4 handicaps since but this drop in class should make life easier.
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6th

11

(9)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Pontefract

Fierce

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

C&D winner; runner-up twice this year and his latest Beverley run is easily excusable as he was making headway up the rail when badly impeded inside the final furlong; dropped 1lb for his troubles; contender.

9/1

6th

11

(11)

16th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:18 Beverley

Fierce

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

A dual 6f winner last summer; yet to add to it this summer but placed for the fourth time with second of nine in 6f Southwell handicap last month; well in the mix again for stable that has enjoyed plenty of success in this.

10/1

2nd

4

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:51 Southwell (AW)

Fierce

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Only sixth at Newcastle (5f, AW) last time but placed over 5f on his other three starts this season; his three wins have come over 6f and he could have a part to play back up in trip; effective here.

6/1

Form: 151325 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Two wins since July and his second at Southwell ten days ago was another step forwards; couldn't back it up at Musselburgh two days later but the ground may have gone against him; respected back on AW.
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5

(6)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Catterick

Ziggys Triton

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Second win of the campaign when seeing off ten rivals in 0-85 company at Leicester (5f, good to firm) 11 days ago but raised 4lb and he's found it tough off this mark before.

11/1

5th

1

(2)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Redcar

Ziggys Triton

9st 11lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Won at York (5f, good to firm) in July and he was back to form when second on the AW last Saturday; tends to race close to the pace and should make another bold bid with Conor Whiteley claiming a handy 5lb.

4/1

Form: 106421 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Two Beverley wins this year, the latest in game fashion six weeks ago (5f, good to firm); should prove as effective on AW as turf in time and a 4lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run.
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5th

4

(6)

3rd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Hundred Caps

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julie Camacho

Consistent gelding who recently underwent a third round of wind surgery; C&D win in January came off this mark and he won't mind coming back up from 5f, so he's one to consider, returned to blinkers from cheekpieces.

8/1

5th

3

(4)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Hundred Caps

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Julie Camacho

Added to his two Beverley wins when scoring on Tapeta at Southwell (6f) in January; only 1lb higher than for that success and he's run plenty of good races since including when third at Hamilton (5f, good) last month; respected on his first run after another wind operation.

11/2

3rd

1

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Hundred Caps

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Julie Camacho

Has been consistent since his successful reappearance at Southwell (6f, AW) in January and was only beaten 2l into fourth of eight in a 0-85 at Beverley last month; suited by a stiff 5f and much respected down in class.

4/1

Form: 217207 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Four wins this year, including C&D, and he gave Hundred Caps a race at Beverley six weeks ago; meets that rival on better terms today but he hasn't been at his best at Southwell on his last two runs.
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11th

13

(3)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Pontefract

Kings Crown

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Hit and miss this year and although he ran a fair race at Ayr (5f, good to soft) 18 days ago, he doesn't look the answer this time.

14/1

10th

3

(21)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

Kings Crown

9st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Gained last two wins on Newcastle AW; has been unable to take advantage of a steadily declining mark since returned to turf but isn't out of form; respectable fifth at Hamilton most recently; could go well.

14/1

5th

4

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Kings Crown

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

Has a better strike-rate on the AW (4-26) than on turf (3-39); 4lb below his last winning mark, but has to put a modest effort at Ayr (5f, good to firm) last month behind him.

14/1

5/1

Form: 361305 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Beat Fierce by a neck when winning over C&D in March and he arrives here 7lb better off with his old rival; second run back from a summer break was better than the first and he should make a bold bid.
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3

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:47 Nottingham

Above

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

Has had more success on AW and his last turf win was in 2023; several bits of 2024 and 2025 turf form give him a good shout off this career-low mark but his more recent efforts are less encouraging.

7/1

3

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:47 Nottingham

Above

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

Has had more success on AW and his last turf win was in 2023; several bits of 2024 and 2025 turf form give him a good shout off this career-low mark but his more recent efforts are less encouraging.

7/1

5

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Above

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Robert Cowell

Beat Fierce by a neck when winning over C&D in March and he arrives here 7lb better off with his old rival; second run back from a summer break was better than the first and he should make a bold bid.

5/1

16/1

Form: 183869

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Of interest on this season's best efforts for Eve Johnson Houghton but he has disappointed on his last three starts; returns for a new yard after ten weeks off; not sure what to expect now dropping to 5f for the first time.
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12th

10

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Kamekist

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

Unable to land a telling blow when favourite here (6f) this month but was close third off much-reduced mark here two starts ago and ought to be suited by today's return to 7f; tongue-tie removed after one use; it might pay to give him another chance.

9/1

7th

2

(5)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Kamekist

9st 9lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

Lost his way last year after a spring win for Eve Johnson Houghton off 13lb higher; well supported ahead of his C&D comeback in February, when faring much better off this mark, and is one to consider in a first-time tongue-tie for a yard going well of late.

4/1

3rd

1

(9)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Kamekist

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ivan Furtado

Quite impressive when winning over 6f at Wolverhampton last spring; mixed efforts since but he's been running over an inadequate 5f for this yard, dropping 15lb in the process; might do much better back at 6f.

20/1

Form: 478749 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Poor strike-rate and often slowly away; should be making an impact off this sort of mark but there are always risks attached.
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6th

8

(7)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Dark Kestrel

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Better on AW than turf but handicapped accordingly; not beaten far at Wetherby on his penultimate start but this is a better race and he has since finished down the field at Wolverhampton.

16/1

8th

3

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Kestrel

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Has won here but at his best at Newcastle where he has gained his last four wins; can ruin chance by starting slowly but is not firing on all cylinders at present anyway; best to wait until he returns to Newcastle.

16/1

3rd

1

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

16:15 Wetherby

Dark Kestrel

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Better on the AW, but has a 15lb lower rating on turf; Newcastle winner in March; not disgraced on latest turf start at Beverley last month, but modest effort in a visor (on again) on Tapeta last time; a possible.

6/1

Form: 812293 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Three wins in 2025 have come on turf but he's fully effective on Tapeta too; placed at Redcar two weeks ago but he will need to better that effort to shake up the principals today.
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11th

3

(1)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:54 Redcar

Betweenthesticks

9st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Scored twice over 5f at Wolverhampton and Pontefract in April; his more recent form is not so encouraging, however, and he beat only one in 5f Ripon handicap last time; needs to take a step forward.

12/1

8th

6

(3)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Ripon

Betweenthesticks

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Started his campaign with two wins in April, but he's been up and down since and was beaten 9l behind Our Absent Friends at Catterick last time; needs to bounce back again after that and others are more solid.

14/1

6th

5

(7)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Betweenthesticks

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Started his campaign with two wins in April and there have been plenty of solid runs since; should remain competitive but minor money perhaps his best hope.

8/1

Form: 406125 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Four-time turf winner; couldn't land a blow behind Hundred Caps and King's Crown at Beverley six weeks ago but he went into that race in top form and he remains on a feasible mark; yet to shine on AW but there have been mitigating circumstances.
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3rd

2

(7)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Rock Of England

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Paul Midgley

Made it four wins from his last eight starts when scoring at Ripon recently (5f, soft; versatile ground-wise); there's still mileage in his mark on his old form and this thriving 6yo could play another leading role.

7/2

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

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The Times:

Hundred Caps

TOPSPEED:

Ziggy's Triton

D Express:

Betweenthesticks

POSTDATA:

King's Crown

Daily Mirror:

Ziggy's Triton

Telegraph:

Hundred Caps

The Star:

Hundred Caps

Daily Record:

Betweenthesticks

The Guardian:

King's Crown

RP RATINGS:

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Daily Mail:

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The Sun:

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