October 17 / 17.30 Newcastle (AW)

17.30

Standard

High Gosforth Park Golf Club Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 4f 98y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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High Gosforth Park Golf Club Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.10
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 347743 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
3-25 on AW, the most recent success from 3lb higher at Southwell (1m6f) in January; mixed hurdling with turf Flat action recently, third to an all-the-way winner at Chester (14.5f, heavy) four weeks ago; this trip is arguably on the short side.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

Swinging London

9st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John Mackie

Five wins on AW, including at Southwell (1m6f) last time; may remain competitive but looks by no means guaranteed to follow up, being 0-15 in Flat turf events; just 1-20 over hurdles.

6/1

1st

3

(2)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Swinging London

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: John Mackie

Dual C&D winner; beaten 2l when fourth of six here last month and he was unfortunate not to go even closer when fourth of 12 at Pontefract (1m4f, good to soft; short of room late on) 16 days ago; switches back to the AW with a good chance.

7/4

4th

3

(7)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

16:27 Pontefract

Swinging London

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Mackie

Returned to the Flat with respectable fourth of six at Southwell (1m4f, AW) last month but is still 3lb higher than for narrow AW win last autumn, and his Flat turf strike-rate is 0-14.

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 691244 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
In decent fettle when last seen on AW, winner and second at Wolverhampton (1m4f); didn't appear totally straightforward on turf at Carlisle (1m3f) in August last time but has changed stables since and this looks to be a better fit; consult the market for advice.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(8)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Educate

10st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

C&D winner last April off a mark 2lb higher than today's; travelled well but didn't see things out as well as the first two when third at Redcar (1m6f, good; first-time visor) last month and has solid claims returned to the AW.

8/1

3rd

4

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

14:47 Redcar

Educate

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

2-29, with both wins on AW; has been running no more than respectably on AW since joining Micky Hammond; first-time visor replaces cheekpieces back on turf.

10/1

6th

4

(4)

7th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Educate

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

2-28, with the second of those wins coming at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) last April; left the impression he could be worth another go at this trip when fifth at that track over 1m6f 37 days ago; each-way contender.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £5.70

Form: 899-45

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Minimal impact since sent handicapping, fading late on when fifth (11-2) to a thriving odds-on favourite over 1m here last week; stamina reserves untested and, based on pedigree, you'd have to think she'd struggle over 12.5f unless allowed a soft lead; has an easing mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(2)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:01 Bath

Blue Siam

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Syd Hosie

16-race maiden (0-11 on the Flat) who failed to threaten over hurdles last time; however, she ran okay in that code two starts ago and was runner-up on the Flat in February (1m6f, AW); not ruled out each-way in a first-time visor (replacing cheekpieces).

6/1

5/2

Form: 3-8442

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Ex-Sir Mark Prescott; has gradually come to hand for this trainer, splitting an in-form pair at Ayr (1m2f, heavy) last week; same mark back on AW and, although yet to prove herself definitively over this 12.5f trip, she'd have to enter calculations.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Star Cast

9st 4lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gemma Tutty

Took form to whole new level at Chester (1m2f, soft; also suited by good) a week ago, storming 7l clear, and has now won five times this year; 3lb well in under 5lb penalty; obvious contender.

7/4

1st

7

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:20 Chester

Star Cast

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

Is enjoying a fine season and she bagged a fourth success at Ripon (1m2f) in May; posted another good effort when beaten a short head in 1m1f Carlisle handicap four days ago; well in the mix again off the same mark.

5/1

2nd

10

(9)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:53 Carlisle

Star Cast

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Generally progressive on AW/turf this year, winning four times over 1m2f; creditable third over 1m4f at Musselburgh last time; remains in form and may still have more to offer at this level; shortlisted.

4/1

3/1

Form: 0553 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced; upped in trip and strong in the market when failing to oblige on recent handicap debut at Southwell (2m, AW; third of six, 11-10 favourite); drops back to 12.5f in newly applied cheekpieces, so could have more to offer from a workable mark; merits respect.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Big Win

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Fairly lightly raced 4yo who left Harry Charlton after an underwhelming effort over C&D in October; swiftly in the groove for this yard and he followed encouraging second at Bath (1m6f, good to firm) in May by landing breakthrough success at Chepstow (1m4f, soft) three weeks ago; acts on Tapeta and he's firmly considered up 5lb.

11/4

1st

2

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Chepstow

Big Win

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Unraced at two; just five starts for Harry Charlton and following 18,000gns sale it was a good start for these connections when second at Bath (1m6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; likely softer ground is an unknown but he attracted support ahead of that stable debut and should cope with this drop back in trip; player.

2/1

2nd

2

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:08 Bath

Big Win

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Upped in trip and 11-10 favourite when weakening into third of six on handicap debut at Southwell (2m, AW) in September but that is the best form from his five starts; has otherwise not gone beyond 1m4f (tried in cheekpieces on final outing) so today's new trip might offer hope on this first run since 18,000gns sale out of Harry Charlton's last October.

7/1

11/2

Form: 9/4362

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
1-24; runner-up at Wolverhampton (1m4f; 28-1, from 3lb lower) recently after four-month break; no issue with this stiffer track - second over 1m2f on sole visit, back in 2022 - so could have a say for a place at the least.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(2)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Bunker Bay

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Runner-up on the Flat last September and he's been in top form over hurdles of late at Market Rasen, winning two in a row (2m/2m4f, good) before finishing second on his last start; respected back in this code.

9/4

2nd

7

19th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

16:30 Market Rasen

Bunker Bay

11st 2lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Improved RPRs with each successive visit to Market Rasen, culminating in good-ground 2m1f and C&D wins in the past three weeks; unpenalised for an 11l romp in the latter, and he'll rarely have a better opportunity to round off a hat-trick.

100/30

1st

5

12th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

20:36 Market Rasen

Bunker Bay

10st 13lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Usually saves his best for this track, third to Trust House (runs in the 8.01pm) in March and runner-up to a subsequent winner in April, prior to gaining his first win over hurdles here (2m; good, 4-1) a fortnight ago; a 6lb higher mark (close to a career-high) will make life tougher.

11/4

Form: 131558 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won a modest four-runner C&D contest in April (stable debut; 5-6 favourite) but hasn't kicked on positively since; dropped out tamely when last of eight (Star Cast fourth) over C&D a fortnight ago, so it's difficult to have confidence in him; safer to look elsewhere.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Hamilton

Bruce Banner

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Rebecca Menzies

A dual 1m4f AW winner (also scored over hurdles) in 2025; running with credit without winning this season until only fourth of five at Beverley (1m4f) 13 days ago; he's the sort to bounce back in a change of headgear.

100/30

4th

4

(2)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

18:00 Beverley

Bruce Banner

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Three wins in 2025, two on the AW (1m4f) and once over hurdles; banging at the door on turf this summer, second over C&D ten days ago when not enjoying a clear run; another good run seems likely.

2/1

2nd

1

(7)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Bruce Banner

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won a maiden hurdle at Musselburgh in November; did his best work late when runner-up at Redcar (1m6f, good) last month but he's lacked the pace to challenge in two starts since over this trip; visor goes back on for cheekpieces.

3/1

8th
8 (3)
Cushty

11/2

Form: 655691 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Best positioned when off the mark in slowly run C&D race (17-2) three weeks ago; up just 2lb and Hollie Doyle is again in the saddle, so needs respect despite chance that the cards might not fall so favourably this time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(3)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cushty

8st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ruth Carr

Best positioned when off the mark in slowly run C&D race (17-2) three weeks ago; up just 2lb and Hollie Doyle is again in the saddle, so needs respect despite chance that the cards might not fall so favourably this time.

11/2

1st

9

(3)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cushty

8st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ruth Carr

14-race maiden; mark has tumbled but she does need to pull out more if she is to break her duck.

16/1

12

(8)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cushty

8st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ruth Carr

13-race maiden whose form is remaining static despite going up in trip and down the weights; needs plenty more.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £21.00
Straight Forecast £16.98
Tricast £266.11
Trifecta £317.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Star Cast

Daily Mail:

Big Win

The Guardian:

Bunker Bay

RP RATINGS:

Swinging London

Daily Record:

Cushty

Daily Mirror:

Big Win

The Star:

Big Win

The Times:

Star Cast

Telegraph:

Star Cast

D Express:

Star Cast

The Sun:

Bunker Bay

POSTDATA:

Swinging London