October 17 / 20.00 Newcastle (AW)

20.00

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Happy Birthday Phil From Probio-Energy Handicap

  • Prize money: £3977.84
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Happy Birthday Phil From Probio-Energy Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 202732

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
His only win came in a small-field selling handicap at Thirsk last summer (1m, good to firm; final run for George Boughey); several good runs for new yard this year, however, and only went down by a neck over C&D four weeks ago; up 2lb; now tried in cheekpieces.
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(10)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Yaajooz

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Went close off this mark over C&D last backend and a good test over this trip is fine; quiet on his turf comeback and only has a selling handicap win to his name but he's quite capable.

16/1

8th

10

(8)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

15:22 Beverley

Yaajooz

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Gained sole win in July 2024 on final start for previous yard; record of 0-9 for current stable doesn't tell the whole story as he's posted a few second-place finishes that represent peak form; capable of going well.

14/1

Form: 723-45

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Cost 600,000gns as a breezer in April 2024; consistent rather than progressive to date and although he wasn't beaten far at Wolverhampton 13 days ago, he didn't look an easy ride.
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2

(9)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bambalam

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Cost 600,000gns as a breezer in April 2024; consistent rather than progressive to date and although he wasn't beaten far at Wolverhampton 13 days ago, he didn't look an easy ride.

8/1

5th

1

(8)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bambalam

9st 12lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Richard Fahey

Made rather disappointing return from 343-day absence when well-held fourth in 1m Pontefract maiden last month but his three 2yo runs were all promising and he remains unexposed; switches to AW for handicap debut.

5/1

4th

2

(5)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:23 Pontefract

Bambalam

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Absent since last October (gelded in interim) but could be a contender if retaining the promise shown on his three 2yo starts (7f/1m, good to firm/good); interesting to see how he goes in the betting.

4/1

Form: 956313 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won twice over C&D last December and he added a third win when defying a five-month absence to score here in August; another solid effort when third 19 days ago and likely to be in the shake up again.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(9)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Kings School

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

Three-time C&D winner, latterly after a five-month break off 4lb lower last August; another solid effort fresh when not far behind Lord Capulet and The Green Man four weeks ago and is 7lb better off with the winner; can miss the break but is considered.

6/1

3rd

7

(6)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Kings School

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

Has a fine record over C&D including three wins, four seconds and four thirds; didn't fire here in his final run last year but he remains feasibly treated on his best form and his last win was after a break; needs watching in the market back from 139 days off.

12/1

3rd

7

(10)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Kings School

9st 10lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

Unplaced in his three turf runs but a three-time winner on the AW and returns to grass in a good run of form; hard to dismiss.

6/1

Form: 21-450 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
7f novice winner at Catterick as a 2yo; no progress in handicaps this year, the latest at Catterick 16 days ago after a summer break; connections now reach for a visor.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(8)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Kirkdale

10st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

String of consistent efforts on Tapeta since sporting headgear, culminating in last weekend's Wolverhampton win off 5lb lower; not a lot of luck round Newcastle prior to that and it would come as no surprise to see him follow up.

3/1

Form: -44418 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
He had been threatening prior to winning a 7f handicap at Doncaster in July; lacklustre effort over 1m last month; no surprise to see him resume his progress with Silvestre de Sousa booked.
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10th

3

(4)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

The Childe Of Hale

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Won off this mark at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) last July; three lesser runs followed and no return to form on his reappearance in April; he could improve for that latest effort but his claims aren't compelling.

20/1

9th

2

(11)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Haydock

The Childe Of Hale

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ivan Furtado

Strong at the finish when winning a 7f handicap at Doncaster last summer (good to soft); three lesser efforts followed and he returns from his 172 break over a trip that may be too sharp; he is drawn near some good pace though and looks worth a market check.

10/1

6th

5

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Childe Of Hale

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ivan Furtado

Scored at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in July but well below that form in two runs following a break (beaten favourite last time); hard to fancy unless the market speaks in his favour.

12/1

Form: 067061 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Back to form when coming from off the pace to win a five-runner fillies' handicap over C&D 13 days ago; 5lb rise looks stiff enough, even given her back class.
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2nd

4

(6)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Samra Star

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Linda Perratt

Three-time winner on AW but unplaced in all seven turf runs, the latest of which was over C&D last month; not a solid option.

14/1

8th

10

(8)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

16:45 Musselburgh

Samra Star

8st 11lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Linda Perratt

Well treated on this year's AW form; however, she has an up-and-down profile and has a lower turf mark for good reason on previous evidence.

20/1

3rd

4

(2)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Samra Star

8st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

All three wins (7f-9.4f) have been on Tapeta and the latest was at this track last month; has faded in her last two runs but she wasn't beaten far here last time and is now back on her last winning mark; not ruled out.

8/1

Form: 567336 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
None too consistent for Ed Dunlop but he starts out for his new stable (sold 8,500gns last month) off a handy mark; cheekpieces the headgear of choice this time.
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6th

7

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lessay

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Three AW wins, the latest over C&D in December; went through a quiet spell since his most recent 7f run here (in January) but fared better back over C&D in May when going close off a reduced mark; bang there.

7/1

2nd

6

(6)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lessay

9st 5lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Not at his best of late, but has dropped 8lb lower than when successful over C&D in January; needs a resurgence, but is too well handicapped to ignore.

20/1

7th

3

(3)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

13:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lessay

9st 8lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

Kept on well to score over 7f here (10-1; from 5lb higher) in December; form has dipped since February, slowly away, failing to beat a single rival at Newcastle (1m) just over a fortnight ago; needs to rediscover a spark.

12/1

Form: 511702 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Nine wins and a further 12 placed efforts from his 38 starts at Newcastle; running himself back into form after a summer break, second of seven over 1m three weeks ago; one to consider.
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12th

10

(12)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cusack

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: David Thompson

10-47 on AW, with all bar one of those wins coming at Newcastle (7f-1m2f); now sits 3lb below his last winning mark, and Tom Kiely-Marshall's 5lb claim is a bonus, but seems to have lost his way; may strip fitter for 7f course comeback run.

40/1

11

(2)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Cusack

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Nine course wins to his name, mainly in the early months of the year; 50-1 for his C&D return a month ago, when well behind a few of these, and needs a big step forward.

25/1

12th

12

(11)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cusack

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: David Thompson

Nine of his ten wins have come at this track (7f-1m2f) but last success was 13 months ago and he finished down the field here in his final two runs last year; looks opposable back from a break.

16/1

Form: 791549

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner but he is effective on Tapeta and has undergone wind surgery since his latest start; not ruled out.
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5th

4

(9)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Political Power

9st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Charlie Clover

Got off the mark at Newmarket (1m, good) in June; showed the benefit of wind surgery when showing improved form when beaten a head by an unexposed sort at Newcastle (7f, AW) last month; looks sure to go close.

11/4

9

(5)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Political Power

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Charlie Clover

Infrequent winner but he is effective on Tapeta and has undergone wind surgery since his latest start; not ruled out.

10/1

9th

8

(7)

8th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:14 Newmarket (July)

Political Power

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Charlie Clover

Only one win (14 races) but that 1m handicap in June was at this track; ran respectably next time and rallied into a close fourth of five for slowly run race on latest; needs to find extra but his tongue-tie (worn two and three starts back) is restored and new trip now looks worth a go.

8/1

Form: 7-2870

Last run: 201 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Losing run stands at 16 and he ran poorly at Doncaster when last seen in March; chance on last winter's best form but may benefit from this outing.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Ripon

Angel Of England

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

Went desperately close at Newcastle (6f) in December but has struggled for form since.

25/1

9th

8

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Angel Of England

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

He went desperately close at Newcastle (6f) in December off a 6lb higher mark; well beaten since and unseated his rider having reared as the stalls opened (not for the first time) at Southwell 18 days ago; capable but too risky for comfort.

33/1

5

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Angel Of England

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Record of 1-26; shown nothing in two runs after wind surgery and too risky to contemplate.

33/1

Form: 667837 CD

Last run: 151 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
All three British wins have come over C&D and the latest of them was off an 11lb higher mark; that was back in December 2023 though and although he can go well fresh, he is likely to benefit from this first start since May.
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9th

11

(6)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Swiss Ace

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Fairly useful on his day but is on a long losing sequence and current mark reflects a general decline in his form; a regular at Newcastle and rarely seen at Wolverhampton.

16/1

6th

6

(2)

19th Feb 2026

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Swiss Ace

9st 1lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Losing run stretches back to December 2023; ran okay over C&D in November off a 7lb higher mark but he hasn't built on it since.

16/1

7th

9

(10)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:02 Southwell (AW)

Swiss Ace

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ruth Carr

Losing run stretches back to December 2023; not beaten far at Newcastle in November (7f) but that is flanked by lesser efforts; blinkers back on today but others appeal more.

18/1

Form: 750050

Last run: 77 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Regressive form for current stable, including after a wind op in February; tumbled down the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but he is eligible for weaker races than this.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

12

(9)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Neapolitan

8st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Regressive form for current stable, including after a wind op in February; down the field here two weeks ago (7f) and today's change of headgear isn't enough to tempt.

50/1

6th

12

(9)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Neapolitan

8st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Regressive form for current stable, including after a wind op in February; down the field here two weeks ago (7f) and today's change of headgear isn't enough to tempt.

50/1

12

(4)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Neapolitan

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Regressive form for current stable, including after a wind op in February; tumbled down the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but he is eligible for weaker races than this.

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £35.20
Straight Forecast £25.92
Tricast £180.38
Trifecta £274.00

Selections

The Times:

Bambalam

POSTDATA:

Yaajooz

Telegraph:

Samra Star

D Express:

Kirkdale

SPOTLIGHT:

The Childe Of Hale

NEWMARKET:

Political Power

Daily Mirror:

King's School

RP RATINGS:

Swiss Ace

The Guardian:

Bambalam

The Star:

Bambalam

Daily Record:

Samra Star

Daily Mail:

Yaajooz

The Sun:

Yaajooz