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  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 54686

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in all five starts since his debut in May, but has run well here before and wasn't beaten far when sixth of 14 at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) 13 days ago; not dismissed with blinkers now given a go.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(6)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Kempton (AW)

Grey Soul

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dan Horsford

Ended his time with Roger Varian with success at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta; first-time blinkers, now removed) in October; changed hands for 22,000gns soon afterwards; market useful on stable debut after 195 days off.

5/1

1st

4

(8)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Grey Soul

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Unplaced in all five starts since his debut in May, but has run well here before and wasn't beaten far when sixth of 14 at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) 13 days ago; not dismissed with blinkers now given a go.

5/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 823483 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
1-15, the win coming on turf in Ireland (1m, good) as a 2yo; finished just over 5l behind Terrapin when third of 12 over C&D 19 days ago and now 10lb better off, but hard to see him reversing the form with his less exposed rival.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(5)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Runninsonofagun

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Tristan Davidson

Sole win (from 18 attempts) came back in August 2024 and he was down the field on this month's reappearance at Ayr; however, he may have needed that run and he's on a competitive mark on the pick of last season's form (including here); each-way chance if he's back on song.

16/1

10th

1

(10)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Runninsonofagun

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Tristan Davidson

Only win was in a maiden claimer at Navan (1m, good) in August 2024 when trained by Tony Mullins; three good runs on the AW when last seen out (October) and one to consider.

13/2

3rd

2

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Runninsonofagun

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

1-16, the win coming on turf in Ireland (1m, good) as a 2yo; made the frame for the sixth time this year when second of eight over C&D six days ago and holds place claims once more.

7/2

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5/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 445282

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Doesn't have a great strike-rate (2-27), but he was ony beaten a length when second of eight over C&D three weeks ago and the winner has gone in again three times since; up another 1lb, but still holds claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

13

(13)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Travis

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Front-runner who was admirably consistent in the second half of last year and reappeared with a good second at Newcastle in March; however, after a lesser run at Thirsk he was beaten a long way at Redcar only 16 days ago, and needs to leave that latest performance miles behind.

25/1

12th

6

(12)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Travis

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Front-runner; came second at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March and ran well until weakening into fifth at Thirsk (1m, good; refitted cheekpieces) last month but, off current mark and over this trip, his chance is probably reliant on an uncontested lead.

10/1

6

(6)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Travis

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Geoffrey Harker

Just two wins from 31 starts but this front-runner often runs well and he was a close second on his reappearance at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March; had to work hard early to lead from wide draw at Thirsk (1m, good) last time so that fifth of 13 was a creditable performance; he's one to consider.

13/2

Form: 225225

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
All bar one of his seven wins has come over 6f, but he has finished runner-up in both goes over this trip including here; still 6lb above his last winning mark, though, so needs to find a bit more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cooperation

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Katie Scott

First 7f win at Newmarket in May; just 1-22 on the AW but this surface suits and he was unlucky in his sole C&D run, when runner-up in September, and looks well worth another go back over this trip.

11/2

6th

5

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cooperation

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Katie Scott

First 7f win at Newmarket in May; just 1-22 on the AW but this surface suits and he was unlucky in his sole C&D run, when runner-up in September, and looks well worth another go back over this trip.

11/2

4th

6

(2)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cooperation

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Katie Scott

All bar one of his seven wins has come over 6f, but he has finished runner-up in both goes over this trip including here; still 6lb above his last winning mark, though, so needs to find a bit more.

9/1

7/2

Form: 21-01 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Showed nothing on her stable debut after 458 days off at Redcar last month, but left that performance well behind when making a successful AW debut over C&D a week ago; that race was steadily run and she has a 6lb penalty, but she remains open to improvement on this surface; shortlisted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(1)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Selection

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

6f course win as a 2yo; added a 1m handicap at Newcastle last October and there have been some near misses on AW this year too; not beaten far into fifth at Thirsk on Saturday on her return to Class 5 level; well drawn but slower than good would be a concern.

8/1

5th

1

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Selection

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

Turf winner as 2yo; some good AW runs since winning at Newcastle (1m) in October but she's slacked off on her last two starts and needs a turnaround now back on this surface; has more to prove than some.

20/1

7th

8

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Selection

9st 1lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Had been running well in AW handicaps since winning at Newcastle (1m) last October, until disappointing when last of six here (1m) 20 days ago; needs to get back on track.

12/1

Form: 723754 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
1-26 on the Flat and unplaced in all six starts on the AW; takes on better company from 5lb out of the weights; up against it.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(2)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

On The Bubble

8st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Gary Rutherford

Still seeking her first win for this yard but she has often run well, including over C&D, and her second here three weeks ago was on the back of a 190-day layoff; that form has been franked and she should make another bold bid.

9/2

2nd

9

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

On The Bubble

8st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Gary Rutherford

1-27 on the Flat; some of last year's best efforts came here but she's still opposable for win purposes after 190 days off.

14/1

6th

8

(7)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

On The Bubble

8st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Gary Rutherford

1-26 on the Flat and unplaced in all six starts on the AW; takes on better company from 5lb out of the weights; up against it.

16/1

2/1

Form: 9-821 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Probably ran into one when beaten 12l into second of six in a novice over C&D last month, but made no mistake on handicap debut back here 19 days ago, coming home 4l clear; 9lb higher but probably has plenty more to offer.
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7th

5

(6)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Terrapin

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Probably ran into one when beaten 12l into second of six in a novice over C&D last month, but made no mistake on handicap debut back here 19 days ago, coming home 4l clear; 9lb higher but probably has plenty more to offer.

2/1

1st

11

(10)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Terrapin

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Beaten 12l when second to a 1-9 shot over C&D last time; unexposed and starts life in handicaps off a lowly mark; could go well.

8/1

2nd

6

(5)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:10 Newcastle (AW)

Terrapin

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Has cut little ice in a pair of 1m AW novices, off ten months before coming in eighth at Southwell 22 days ago; a lot more is required.

16/1

14/1

Form: 007594 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 7f here last winter, but 0-7 in handicaps since and may not have achieved that much when fourth of nine back here (7f) last month; another 2lb drop not enough to tempt.
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2nd

1

(7)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Kameel

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Jessica Macey

Dual AW winner; yet to win in four starts on turf, although fair fifth over 1m4f at Beverley last time (good to soft); this drop in trip should suit; visor now tried (well beaten only run in cheekpieces).

7/1

5th

2

(4)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Kameel

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Jessica Macey

On a losing run but he failed to stay 1m6f when ninth in handicap at Wolverhampton four weeks ago; not ruled out back in trip off an easing mark.

10/1

9th

3

(6)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kameel

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Dual Newcastle scorer (7f maiden/novice) for John Butler, the latest last February; 0-6 for this yard and although close up over 1m2f at Newcastle last month, his stamina is unknown for this far.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £30.70
Straight Forecast £43.40
Tricast £302.76
Trifecta £140.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Terrapin

The Times:

Grey Soul

Telegraph:

Selection

POSTDATA:

Cooperation

RP RATINGS:

Terrapin

The Guardian:

Terrapin

Daily Mail:

Terrapin

D Express:

Terrapin

Daily Mirror:

Terrapin

The Sun:

Terrapin

The Star:

Terrapin

Daily Record:

Terrapin