October 17 / 19.30 Newcastle (AW)

19.30

Standard

Mini Golf At High Gosforth Park Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Mini Golf At High Gosforth Park Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

14/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 556458 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Not firing on all cylinders since a wind op in July; returning to AW may help but this looks a competitive race in which to try and bounce back.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

12

(2)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ignac Lamar

8st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jim Goldie

Second of 14 over C&D in October and had an excuse (hampered, then lit up) over C&D in November when last seen; however, he's inconsistent and needs to be at the top of his game on this return from a break.

20/1

2nd

1

(10)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ignac Lamar

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jim Goldie

Not firing on all cylinders since a wind op in July; returning to AW may help but this looks a competitive race in which to try and bounce back.

14/1

11

(12)

1st Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:20 Musselburgh

Ignac Lamar

8st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Jim Goldie

Won off today's mark at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) in May and ran okay when fifth to Filey Beach over this C&D (good to soft) last time, but he needs something extra if he's to pose a threat today.

16/1

Form: 025611 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Chasing a C&D hat-trick; narrow margin of the wins means he's up only 4lb and should be in the thick of the action again.
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9th

7

(11)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Ayr

Ring Of Gold

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won two 7f AW handicaps in September, but recent turf form has been disappointing and he's now 0-25 on this surface.

20/1

7th

8

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Ring Of Gold

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

5-37 on the AW but 0-24 on turf; hasn't looked like exploiting his declining mark of late; visor returns.

25/1

4/1

Form: 148341 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Met trouble when third behind Ring Of Gold over C&D last month; gained compensation when a ready winner over C&D 17 days ago and a 4lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run.
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8th

10

(6)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:12 Redcar

Woodrafff

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Tends to be slowly away and is the type who needs everything to drop right if he's to win, but he's run several good races on AW this year and was fourth of 14 back on turf at Thirsk (7f, good) recently; in the mix.

7/1

4th

16

(10)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Woodrafff

9st 1lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Three-time winner who is fine at 7f or 1m; has been running well for a while and latest effort in the new visor at Newcastle can be upgraded.

14/1

7th

11

(2)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Woodrafff

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Running well at this level in recent weeks, coming from last to first over 1m here before finishing second at Wolverhampton (8.6f) and Southwell (1m); just as effective at 7f; the blinkers he's worn on his last five starts are now replaced by a first-time visor; should go well again.

11/4

Form: 504505 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish filly; she has shown some promise for Alan Brown this year but a strike-rate of just 1-20 is slightly offputting.
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11

(13)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Madame Plaintiff

9st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Alan Brown

Campaigned mostly over further; slowly away and always behind returned to 6f last time, taking record for current yard to 0-9; opposed.

33/1

9th

10

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Madame Plaintiff

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Alan Brown

Ex-Irish filly who has been unable to take advantage of a declining mark for new stable; change of trip (second attempt at sprinting) needs to help.

16/1

9th

10

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Madame Plaintiff

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Alan Brown

Ex-Irish filly who has been unable to take advantage of a declining mark for new stable; change of trip (second attempt at sprinting) needs to help.

16/1

Form: 292447

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
0-14; second twice on turf this summer, beaten a nose at Doncaster off 2lb higher in August; form dipped at Redcar latest.
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3rd

2

(3)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:54 Newcastle (AW)

Operation Gimcrack

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Two AW wins earlier in the year and he was back at his best when second at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 19 days ago; has his first 6f run since his racecourse debut today but it shouldn't be a problem; high on the list.

5/1

2nd

3

(11)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Doncaster

Operation Gimcrack

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Bryan Smart

Dual AW winner, including from this mark at Newcastle (7f) in February; is yet to win on turf (0-13) but was beaten a nose in this last year, and was returning from a ten-week break when sixth of ten at Redcar (7f; 50-1; beaten 10l) in June; others preferred.

14/1

6th

13

(14)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Operation Gimcrack

9st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Bryan Smart

Both wins came over this trip on the AW at the start of the year, but he has made the frame several times on turf; was found to be coughing after running poorly at Thirsk ten weeks ago; can go well fresh and not easily dismissed.

12/1

12/1

Form: 951555 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Eight-time winner on turf, the latest a classified event at Catterick in August (7f, good); unplaced in all five AW runs and others appeal more.
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5th

7

(12)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

Langholm

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Dual C&D winner; got up late to win a handicap at Beverley (7.5f, good) last month and ran another respectable race when fourth in a classified event at Ayr (1m; Park Lane Penny was second) 11 days ago; claims.

10/1

4th

6

(6)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Langholm

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Prevailed narrowly in Beverley handicap (7.5f, good) last time, bouncing back to form and showing that his old legs can still operate successfully; 1-1 at classified level; shortlisted.

7/2

1st

10

(5)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:30 Beverley

Langholm

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Veteran who hasn't yet found his form this term and hasn't won a handicap for nearly two years; others preferred.

25/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 741612 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; 7f wins at Catterick and Musselburgh in recent months; well-beaten second back at Musselburgh 16 days ago; has left Ruth Carr since (same owners); easy lead unlikely here.
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5th

11

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Filey Beach

8st 13lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

All four wins over 7f, including twice in quick succession over 7f at Catterick (good) in May, but he was second on his previous C&D visit; returned to form when 2l fourth of five at Musselburgh (7f) in first-time cheekpieces (retained) three weeks ago but he remains 4lb above those winning marks.

25/1

4th

1

(1)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:54 Musselburgh

Filey Beach

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won twice over 7f at Catterick in May (good); not at his best last three runs, but stable back in form and interesting with cheekpieces now tried.

7/2

4th

2

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Filey Beach

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ruth Carr

Won two 7f Catterick handicaps in May and was placed in this grade at Wolverhampton (7f) when back on AW last month; didn't fire when back at Catterick 17 days ago but still a major player here.

3/1

Form: 133342

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Series of good runs since fitted with a visor, winning at Ayr in July (1m, good to soft) then finishing third on his next three starts; blinkers were tried here on Tuesday and he ran another good race, albeit no match for the thriving winner; should give another good account.
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9th

7

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

One More Bottle

9st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Sole success came in 1m Ayr classified event last July; off seven months and yet to fire this summer, eighth in 1m2f classified event at Ayr last time; needs to take a step forward.

14/1

8th

5

(11)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ayr

One More Bottle

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

1-18, that win in a newly applied visor here (1m, good to soft; 16-1) last July; finished sixth behind Golden Valour on return from six-month break over C&D latest; could strip fitter.

25/1

6th

11

(4)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ayr

One More Bottle

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Won a classified event here (1m, good to soft) last July and reached the frame in his next five starts; looks interesting on that form but he lost his way during the winter and has bit to prove after 198 days off.

33/1

Form: 134242 C BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
1m win here on stable debut in March and he's followed that with five good runs in defeat, most recently a near miss over C&D three weeks ago; closely matched with the winner Ring Of Gold; should make another bold bid.
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1st

7

(2)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Coramento

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ray Craggs

All three wins came over 7f/1m here last year, the latest from 3lb lower; has a bit to prove now back with his former trainer (who owns him) after six months off; market may be revealing.

12/1

9th

6

(3)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Coramento

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: David Thompson

Looked in excellent nick when winning twice here in the autumn (7f/1m) but has not been at the same level on his two appearances this month (both 1m) and still needs to prove he can cope with a mark this high.

10/1

6th

3

(9)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Coramento

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Thompson

Won three handicaps at Newcastle after joining this yard last March; only midfield at that track three weeks ago but still feasibly weighted and Rossa Ryan is booked.

4/1

Form: 494607 CD

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Won twice over C&D last autumn and well handicapped on that form; had a wind operation, his third, since last seen in April; perhaps best watched.
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9th

10

(5)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Won twice over C&D in the autumn of 2024; not running badly when last seen but he returns from six months off and likely vulnerable.

16/1

4th

8

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

No problem with conditions but on a losing run and he needs to step up a level judged on recent efforts.

14/1

6th

9

(2)

19th Feb 2026

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

He has run some fair races this winter (had a third wind op prior to his return in October) but he was never in contention behind The Gay Blade over C&D nine days ago; others appeal more for win purposes.

8/1

20/1

Form: 688-89

Last run: 144 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Unplaced all seven starts; may have needed the run on his turf debut in May but he has a similar absence to defy today.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

9

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Cable Beach

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tom Tate

Has run with plenty of credit in recent starts and is back off the same mark as when gaining his sole success over this C&D last November; a player.

5/1

4th

9

(9)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Cable Beach

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Tom Tate

Southwell 7f win; close fourth over 7f here last December; flashed home late, having had no luck in running, over C&D (seventh of 13) recently; Robert Havlin booked in this bid to get closer to Barleybrown, Abu Royal and co.

13/2

7th

11

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Cable Beach

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tom Tate

Pounced late at Southwell (7f; from 2lb lower) last November and close up (fourth) behind Little Ted over 7f here the following month; freshened up since fair third at Southwell (first try at 1m) in January; market can guide.

3/1

Form: 8006

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Down the field in three novice/maiden runs and only sixth of eight over C&D on last month's handicap debut; that run wasn't without hope, however, and the fifth home has won since; can do better.
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6th

11

(10)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Sold Out

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John Mackie

Career best when making all in Newcastle classified (1m) last month; hasn't matched that in three subsequent starts but he lost a shoe when back in a classified last time; probable contender with Billy Loughnane taking over.

7/1

5th

10

(3)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sold Out

9st 9lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: John Mackie

Off the mark in classified event at Newcastle (1m) in February and has continued in good form, fourth in 1m handicap there ten days ago; big shout at these weights.

5/1

4th

4

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sold Out

9st 7lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: John Mackie

Opened his account in classified event over C&D in February and not discredited back in handicap company when fourth of nine at Lingfield (1m) 13 days ago; possibilities despite 3lb weights rise.

4/1

Form: 434259

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Exposed 16-race maiden but he has twice finished second in minor handicaps this year, including on Tapeta; lacklustre run over C&D three weeks ago but each-way claims if anywhere near his best.
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13

(11)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mission In Malton

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Tim Easterby

Exposed 16-race maiden but he has twice finished second in minor handicaps this year, including on Tapeta; lacklustre run over C&D three weeks ago but each-way claims if anywhere near his best.

16/1

9

(9)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mission In Malton

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

15-race maiden but he went close when dead-heating for second at Southwell (6f, AW) two starts ago; below that level here over 6f last time and now steps back up in trip.

10/1

5th

7

(5)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Mission In Malton

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

14-race maiden but he posted a good second of ten in 6f handicap at Southwell two weeks ago; one to consider nudged up 1lb.

100/30

Form: 089

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Appeal on paper but he hasn't made any inroads from the back in three sprint novice runs this year; new trip and accessories can help, as can this first experience of a Class 6 handicap, but he's not a solid option.
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10th

3

(11)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Teardrops

9st 12lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Won three 6f handicaps at Newcastle over the winter when trained by Richard Spencer; two heavy defeats since joining this yard and risky, for all he's dropping in class this time.

16/1

11th

12

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Teardrops

8st 13lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Tony Carroll

Three Newcastle wins for Richard Spencer over the winter, latterly off 5lb lower, and remained competitive before changing hands for 5,000gns; usual tongue-tie/blinkers absent for his new yard latest (same again here), when well below par on turf.

10/1

8th

6

(8)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

17:55 Lingfield

Teardrops

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Has been campaigned exclusively on AW where he had three wins over 6f at Newcastle for Richard Spencer; sold for 5,000gns to join new trainer last month and is a fascinating contender back in trip on turf debut for shrewd yard.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £107.40
Straight Forecast £103.01
Tricast £2098.98
Trifecta £3001.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Woodrafff

The Times:

One More Bottle

NEWMARKET:

Teardrops

Daily Mail:

Coramento

The Sun:

Filey Beach

D Express:

Operation Gimcrack

The Star:

Ring Of Gold

POSTDATA:

Langholm

RP RATINGS:

Woodrafff

Telegraph:

Woodrafff

Daily Mirror:

Woodrafff

Daily Record:

Woodrafff

The Guardian:

One More Bottle