October 21 / 16.50 Newcastle (AW)

16.50

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  • 1m 4f 98y
  • Class 2
  • 5 runners
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Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

Form: 568-34 D BF

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced for a 5yo; has twice made the frame since returning from another seven months off in June, finishing fourth of 13 in the Mallard at Doncaster (14.5f, good to soft) last month (runner-up has since won the Cesarewitch); placed in both starts on AW as a 2yo including one here; not dismissed.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(8)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

15:05 Chester

Maxi King

9st 5lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Reliable sort with a good first-time-out record, and he looks well worth this first foray beyond 14.5f, but there is something to prove if the ground if firmer than good; promising 7lb claimer has his first ride at Chester.

14/1

1

(3)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 2

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Maxi King

10st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Lightly raced for a 5yo; has twice made the frame since returning from another seven months off in June, finishing fourth of 13 in the Mallard at Doncaster (14.5f, good to soft) last month (runner-up has since won the Cesarewitch); placed in both starts on AW as a 2yo including one here; not dismissed.

11/4

4th

2

(3)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 115y

Class 2

13:15 Doncaster

Maxi King

9st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Respectable eighth of 23 in the November Handicap here (1m4f, soft) ended his 2024 campaign; gelded before his good third of 14 at Epsom (1m4f, good) this April on final start for Raphael Freire (same stable) but absent again since; no show at Royal Ascot 2024 on his only go at this sort of trip.

12/1

Form: 1213 C BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Only made his debut in January and all four starts have come here (1213); off the same mark as when third of 11 over 1m2f last month and with his prolific half-sister having won at up to 1m6f on the AW, the longer trip should be within range; high on list.
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7th

9

(1)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Bragbor

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Both wins have come on the AW at Newcastle (1m/1m2f) and was far from disgraced on his return in the Easter Classic there (1m2f) five weeks ago; makes his turf debut in a competitive race, albeit stall 1 has taken three of the last eight runnings.

11/1

7th

9

(11)

3rd Apr 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Bragbor

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two-time course winner who went close on his stable debut over C&D in November; things didn't go his way when fourth of 13 at Chelmsford (1m2f) ten days later; this very lightly raced 5yo goes well fresh and remains open to further improvement; could be a contender following a break.

11/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2123 C BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Consistent in four starts since his debut in February, the win coming in a 1m2f novice here in March; probably unsuited by the lack of pace when third of nine at Leicester (1m4f, good to soft) a fortnight ago, but despite the small field there is a good chance this may be run at a better tempo; respected.
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1st

2

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:55 York

Warrant Holder

9st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Built upon his previous promise (including on turf) to win in good style in a small field at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) last October on his second handicap start; gelded since and this lightly raced 4yo could have lots more to offer this season for his top stable; wears a first-time tongue-tie.

3/1

3

(5)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 2

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Warrant Holder

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: John & Thady Gosden

Consistent in four starts since his debut in February, the win coming in a 1m2f novice here in March; probably unsuited by the lack of pace when third of nine at Leicester (1m4f, good to soft) a fortnight ago, but despite the small field there is a good chance this may be run at a better tempo; respected.

5/2

3rd

10

(3)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 3

17:02 Leicester

Warrant Holder

9st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: John & Thady Gosden

Beat the St Leger runner-up in a Newcastle 1m2f novice in March and returned from a lengthy break to push an unexposed Godolphin horse close at Newmarket (1m2f, good), which was probably a fine run given the penalty he carried; could easily be on a lucrative mark and this trip should benefit according to his pedigree.

5/2

Form: -26140 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Made all when easily beating four rivals at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) in June and ran well to finish fourth of nine at Glorious Goodwood (1m4f, good), but appeared not to stay in the Melrose at York (1m6f, good to firm); 1-1 on the AW (Polytrack); dangerous if enjoying an uncontested lead.
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4

(1)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 2

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Cape Breton

8st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ralph Beckett

Made all when easily beating four rivals at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) in June and ran well to finish fourth of nine at Glorious Goodwood (1m4f, good), but appeared not to stay in the Melrose at York (1m6f, good to firm); 1-1 on the AW (Polytrack); dangerous if enjoying an uncontested lead.

9/2

5

(9)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:25 York

Cape Breton

9st 5lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ralph Beckett

Easily made all in small-field handicap at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) in June and not beaten far when fourth of nine at Glorious Goodwood (1m4f, good); with a leading trainer and further improvement can't be discounted now up in trip, but it's necessary and others have more pressing claims.

14/1

4

(6)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

13:20 Goodwood

Cape Breton

9st 5lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ralph Beckett

Usually a warm order and he's delivered twice; given a forcing ride up front at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) on latest start and drew well clear, albeit from only three opponents; up 7lb and more to prove in this stronger race, but he's only once (penultimate start) failed to show improved form.

9/1

Form: 000001 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Handy sort who is 6-20 on the AW with all of his wins coming over 1m2f here; was successful over 7f at Ayr (soft) last time, but his other win on turf came over 1m6f and has finished runner-up over this C&D; much more exposed than his four rivals, though, and he looks handicapped to the hilt.
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12th

14

(16)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Midnight Lion

8st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

24 visits to Newcastle have yielded nine wins, seven over C&D; the latest came on New Year's Day when beating five rivals; fifth of 12 at Southwell since and could better that performance now back here, but there's a suspicion today's contest will prove too competitive.

25/1

5th

6

(2)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Midnight Lion

9st 6lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Enhanced his outstanding Newcastle record (all nine AW wins there) on New Year's Day when fending off five rivals; only 2lb higher and he'll probably be ridden positively as usual; has only raced twice here (unplaced).

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £6.20
Straight Forecast £5.44
Trifecta £11.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Warrant Holder

SPOTLIGHT:

Bragbor

The Times:

Cape Breton

POSTDATA:

Midnight Lion

The Guardian:

Maxi King

Telegraph:

Warrant Holder

Daily Mail:

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D Express:

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The Sun:

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Daily Mirror:

Bragbor

The Star:

Bragbor

Daily Record:

Bragbor