October 14 / 17.25 Newcastle (AW)

17.25

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Northumbria Leisure For Gaming Machines Handicap

  • Prize money: £3977.84
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Northumbria Leisure For Gaming Machines Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.80
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 635000

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Two fair runs in novice/maiden company on the AW in January (1m and 9.5f); didn't progress in handicaps and his three runs since wind surgery have been a shade disappointing, although latest tenth of 13 at Southwell was slightly more encouraging.
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8th

7

(4)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Without Compromise

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

All his three wins were over 1m2f at Newcastle last October-December, easily on last occasion, but his creditable third there on latest outing suggests that the handicapper has caught up.

14/1

3rd

2

(1)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

14:12 Newcastle (AW)

Without Compromise

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Won three over C&D (Class 5) between October and December, rising 20lb in the weights; reportedly "ran flat" when only fifth of six (beaten over 12l) over C&D (Class 3) on New Year's Day; given a short break since, and this is marginally easier (a Class 4); chance.

9/2

2/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 0-0072

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won for more than two years; ran his best race for a while when tried in cheekpieces (retained) last week, finishing a close second at Kempton (1m4f), clear of the remainder; back down in trip but chance on that run.
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3rd

2

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Leicester

Jack Sparowe

9st 9lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: John Butler

Ended a lengthy losing run when winning in first-time blinkers at Yarmouth (1m2f, good) last month and ran another good race when second of 12 at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) 15 days ago; up another 2lb but he's a lively contender.

5/1

2nd

6

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jack Sparowe

10st 13lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: John Butler

Blinkered when ending a lengthy losing sequence in good style at Yarmouth nine days ago, drawing clear last 1f; up 6lb but another bold showing is on the cards with headgear retained and good amateur Henry Callan up.

7/2

1st

7

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

18:40 Yarmouth

Jack Sparowe

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

On a losing run and can get it wrong at the start; well handicapped on 2025 best, however, and he stayed on for fourth at Newcastle 19 days ago; conditions shouldn't be an issue and he commands respect with new blinkers now replacing cheekpieces.

8/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 234427 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won twice here last autumn, over 1m4f and over today's trip of 1m2f; hasn't won this season but he has dropped to a good mark and could go well.
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8th

9

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Molinari

8st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Martin Todhunter

In fairly good form on AW at Newcastle towards end of last year, making the frame over 1m2f on three of his last four appearances, but has fitness to prove after six-month absence.

25/1

6/1

Form: 412926 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Decisive winner at Pontefract in June (1m2f, good) and two good seconds from four runs since, including over C&D last month; a lesser run last time but worth considering.
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3rd

7

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Golspie

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Patrick Morris

AW regular who scored here (1m2f) in December and was a solid second over C&D in March; blew the start but ran respectably when fourth on turf at Chester a fortnight ago and he's handicapped to be competitive again.

10/1

4th

10

(9)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:12 Chester

Golspie

8st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Patrick Morris

Captured a third success when winning at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in December but he's still 3lb higher despite going 0-12 subsequently; has run well on plenty of those occasions, and today's conditions should be fine, but others are more interesting for win purposes.

14/1

4th

4

(4)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Golspie

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Kept busy in 2026 and running well without winning, in the frame for the sixth time with third of nine in 1m2f Haydock handicap 19 days ago; not out of things on his Polytrack debut.

8/1

10/1

Form: 459574 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Only win was over this trip at Ayr in July last year; mixed form this season but met trouble in running when 6l fourth over C&D last time; each-way chance.
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3rd

8

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

12:15 Doncaster

Dingwall

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Iain Jardine

Has never won above Class 6 and doesn't look as if he's about to put that right; consistent spell has been terminated by his form taking a dip in last few runs.

14/1

5th

6

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:40 Musselburgh

Dingwall

9st 6lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Iain Jardine

Won consecutive AW races in November (9.4f/8.6f) and has been placed several times since, including a close second off today's mark at Ayr (1m1f, good to firm) in early May; needs to get back on track after two below-par runs, though.

6/1

12/1

Form: 404424

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since his juvenile days; on a good mark now and has been running creditably on turf recently; well beaten on only AW start but has an each-way chance.
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4

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

13:42 Cartmel

Masekela

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

Formerly smart on the Flat (fourth in 2022 Derby) but was knocking about in low-grade handicaps last year; well beaten on stable/hurdle debut in May but shaped with much more promise when third over C&D (albeit well held in the end) later that month, and might collect another minor prize today.

10/1

3rd

3

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

18:08 Cartmel

Masekela

11st 4lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Low-grade Flat performer who joined this yard for £5,000; 25-1 and tailed off in a good-ground maiden at Hexham.

14/1

6th

2

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:45 Hexham

Masekela

11st 4lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

On a long losing run on the Flat but he ran creditably when last seen, finishing second at Redcar (1m2f, good; final outing for Tim Easterby) in October; changed hands for £5,000 soon after; going hurdling rather late but not without hope.

10/1

Form: 573305 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
On a long losing run (last win was at Ayr in July 2024) but he has run a few creditable races this year; has a bit to find with Royal Blaze on their C&D form last month.
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7th

8

(9)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

We Still Believe

8st 10lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Daragh Bourke

On a long losing run (last win was at Ayr in July 2024) but he has run a few creditable races this year; has a bit to find with Royal Blaze on their C&D form last month.

20/1

5th

5

(9)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

We Still Believe

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Daragh Bourke

Triple course winner (1m/1m2f) but his last success was 14 months ago and he struggled here last time; on dangerous mark but he's been hard to predict this season and others are preferred.

20/1

10th

3

(1)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

We Still Believe

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

Not disgraced when third of eight to Jewel Maker in 1m Carlisle handicap a week ago; this C&D winner is one for the shortlist.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 727506 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Two wins last season but he hasn't recaptured his best form this term; 4lb lower than for last win, but others look to have stronger claims.
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2nd

3

(7)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Up The Jazz

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Prevailed narrowly in cheekpieces at Musselburgh (1m, good) last time, registering a first win since 2024; back up 3lb but remains well treated on peak form, which includes a Ripon success; headgear removed; should remain competitive.

3/1

1st

2

(6)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Up The Jazz

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Winless since November 2024 and tried in cheekpieces when a below-par sixth of 12 in 1m Redcar handicap last month; needs to bounce back with headgear retained.

11/4

6th

5

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Up The Jazz

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Placed twice since dropped back to 1m last month, more recently when very close third (just behind The Sweet Escape) at Leicester (1m, good to firm) nine days ago; competes off same mark here; big player if new cheekpieces have any positive effect.

5/1

Form: 996131 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Has won two of his last three races, latest over C&D when wearing cheekpieces for the second time (also had a tongue-tie); has the same headgear combination and he's a contender.
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1st

7

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Royal Blaze

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ewan Whillans

Needs to rebound from a substandard AW run ten days ago but made the frame on two of three turf starts in the spring (both times over 1m1f) and this longer trip probably suits better; can't be ignored off current mark.

12/1

9th

4

(9)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Blaze

11st 0lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Ewan Whillans

Both wins last season were over 1m2f, latterly over C&D in September off 1lb lower than today; two minor honours from three starts this turf season ensure that he has a prominent place in calculations.

6/1

3rd

1

(5)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Royal Blaze

10st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Ewan Whillans

Both wins last season were over 1m2f; hasn't worn headgear so far this season and was below-par dropped to 7f last time (good to firm; reportedly never travelling) having run creditably when fourth at Ayr after a break 15 days earlier (1m1f); interesting with cheekpieces back on

7/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £17.70
Straight Forecast £12.93
Tricast £39.17
Trifecta £73.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Royal Blaze

SPOTLIGHT:

Jack Sparowe

The Times:

Up The Jazz

D Express:

We Still Believe

TOPSPEED:

Molinari

Telegraph:

Royal Blaze

The Sun:

Royal Blaze

The Star:

Royal Blaze

Daily Record:

Royal Blaze

The Guardian:

Up The Jazz

RP RATINGS:

Jack Sparowe

NEWMARKET:

Jack Sparowe

Daily Mail:

Jack Sparowe

Daily Mirror:

Jack Sparowe