October 27 / 16.10 Newcastle (AW)

16.10

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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Clear

Form: 311322 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
In fine form on turf since July (311322) and no problem with the return to Tapeta (3-7); on a career-high mark and all seven wins have come over shorter, but he does stay this far and has to be high on the list.
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6th

7

(7)

24th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

15:52 Pontefract

Jez Bomb

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Sam England

Multiple winner but a 7lb rise for winning so well over C&D (good to firm) in July triggered a career-high mark off which he's struggled the last twice; only 1lb lower here and others are preferred again.

14/1

5th

5

(1)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 3

13:40 Beverley

Jez Bomb

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Sam England

Multiple winner but a 7lb rise for winning so well at Pontefract triggered a career-high mark off which he disappointed back there two weeks ago; handles good to soft but slower ground asks questions of him.

14/1

7th

3

(3)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

17:15 Pontefract

Jez Bomb

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Won here (1m, good) in June on first course visit; no match for the winner when second here (1m, good to firm) next time but he returned to winning ways in commanding fashion over today's C&D (good to firm) three weeks ago; a 7lb rise takes him to a career-high mark but he has to be respected.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 871374 CD

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
All four wins have come on the AW, but he's still 4lb higher than when successful over C&D in July; more will be needed back from a short break.
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1

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

18:08 Cartmel

Etretat

11st 4lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Andrew Hamilton

Left Charlie Johnston for 1,000gns; 150-1 on hurdle debut at Perth and performed accordingly.

50/1

1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:58 Perth

Etretat

11st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: Andrew Hamilton

Fairly useful four-time AW Flat winner for Charlie Johnston but 0-17 on turf for that yard; ran poorly at Lingfield (AW) 16 days ago and changed hands for 1,000gns since; best watched on hurdles debut.

33/1

10th

5

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Etretat

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Four AW wins, including C&D, and returns from a six-month break on a manageable mark; more good runs than bad at this track and he's not discounted.

9/1

Form: 117029 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Nine of his ten wins have come over 7f-1m2f here and he's just 1lb higher than when last successful, but consistency hasn't been his strong point of late; not quite sure what to expect; stable also runs Rock Armour.
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12th

4

(2)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Cusack

9st 12lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: David Thompson

Solid strike-rate on AW at up to 1m2f but he struggled in two starts (both here; 7f/1m) this year; placed in all three outings over 1m4f but the latest of those was back in 2023; needs a revival.

20/1

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

Form: 350001 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Well backed when off the mark at the 13th attempt over C&D 13 days ago, having soon been able to dictate at a slow pace; wouldn't be sure to enjoy the same luxury here and may struggle to confirm the placings with third-placed Molinari on 4lb worse terms.
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7th

3

(5)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Without Compromise

10st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Three-time winner over 1m2f at Newcastle last year; returned from wind surgery with a good second of five at Pontefract (1m2f, good to firm) in July but well below form there last month; drops in grade needing to bounce back.

33/1

6th

4

(4)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

17:15 Pontefract

Without Compromise

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Three 1m2f wins on Newcastle AW towards the end of last year and he returned from a break and wind surgery to finish second over C&D (good to firm) three weeks ago; he was no match for the winner Jez Bomb but is 7lb better off today and is not ruled out.

14/1

Form: 129264 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Was another probably not suited by the slow pace when fourth of nine (behind Without Compromise and Molinari) over C&D 13 days ago, but is still 5lb higher than when last successful.
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4th

3

(1)

29th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Golspie

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Just 2-33 on the AW but proved game when scoring by half a length at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) 12 days ago; only 2lb higher and likely to go well again.

7/2

1st

2

(2)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Golspie

11st 5lb

J: Mr Lucas Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Modest strike-rate of 1-32 on the AW, and that was at Newcastle, but he does act well over this C&D, having been involved in tight finishes in two of his three attempts and placed in the other; weighted to go well.

9/4

3rd

6

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

14:42 Southwell (AW)

Golspie

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

Frequent slow starter who's consistent but hard to win with and who will always need things to fall just so; on a fair mark, though, under Billy Loughnane (ordinary 2-33 for the yard), having run well over C&D early in the month.

6/1

Form: 364717 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Four of his last five wins have come over 1m5f/1m6f, though the other came over C&D in January; capable of playing a part on his best form, but has become hard to predict; stable also runs Cascade Hall.
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5th

1

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

19:50 Hamilton

Annandale

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

C&D win in June (good ground) and he has performed to a fair level in defeat since; has more races in him but suspicion he would prefer quicker ground.

11/4

2nd

3

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Annandale

9st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

9-70, with the most recent success coming at Hamilton (1m3f, good) in June off a 3lb lower mark than today's; consistent since and this hold-up performer has claims if things drop favourably.

5/1

Form: 136249

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Now back off her last winning mark, albeit that was over 1m5f at Ayr (good) in July; well beaten over this C&D last month and others make greater appeal.
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4th

3

(4)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:17 Redcar

Naturalia

9st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Donald Whillans

Consistent sort who gained a first success of 2026 in 1m2f handicap at Ayr (good to soft) in August; soft-ground winner in the past but possible she simply failed to cope with heavy when below par at Haydock since.

10/1

8th

10

(4)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

16:53 Haydock

Naturalia

9st 6lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Donald Whillans

Consistent sort who gained a first success of 2026 in 1m2f handicap at Ayr last month; up 3lb but runner-up has gone in since so must enter calculations.

6/1

1st

3

(10)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Naturalia

9st 13lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Donald Whillans

Has modest 2-31 strike-rate but scores good marks for her consistency in recent months, having made the frame five consecutive times (once over C&D); probably won't be far away.

6/1

Form: 432113

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Winless in his first 25 starts, but in good form since the blinkers went on in June (432113); both wins came over 1m1f on turf in August, but he finished second of eight over this C&D in July; should go well again.
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2nd

4

(4)

1st Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Falcon Nine

9st 6lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Several good runs in defeat this summer, including over C&D on his penultimate start; not easy to win with but he has the ability to feature in this field.

7/2

2nd

9

(2)

25th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

13:58 Haydock

Falcon Nine

9st 2lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Dual turf winner (1m1f, good) who returned to some form with a third from off the pace at Newcastle (1m, AW) last week; losing run is now up to 15 but he's had some close calls over 1m2f this season and is respected back up in trip.

9/2

3rd

3

(4)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Falcon Nine

9st 12lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Finished second three times in a row on turf (1m1f/1m2f) this summer but he's been well held in that sphere in his last two runs; has something to prove again and he's 0-14 on AW.

10/1

25/1

Form: 709490 C

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut here (7f) in April and looked to be on the way back when fourth of 14 in the legends' race at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last month, but has gone quiet again twice since; enough to prove, not least stamina.
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2nd

3

(7)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

15:47 Wolverhampton (AW)

Four Fifty

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Harry Ryall

Gradually went the wrong way for previous yard after making a successful debut and was comfortably held on stable debut at Bath (1m2f, good; first-time tongue-tie) this month; little to suggest this big step up in trip will make a difference.

12/1

6th

1

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

21:00 Bath

Four Fifty

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Harry Ryall

Won debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) last April; fourth in the Leger Legends race at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last September but yet to make much of an impact in handicaps, so he can't be the percentage call on this first start since leaving Craig Lidster; tongue tied first time.

12/1

20th

8

(18)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

Four Fifty

10st 11lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Craig Lidster

Made a winning debut at Newcastle (7f) last April; yet to make much of an impact in handicaps but he has dropped down the weights and he ran a solid race over C&D in the Leger Legends race last September; goes well after a break and he has a top amateur booked; interesting.

12/1

Form: 794508 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Veteran who has dropped 7lb lower than for the last leg of his Ayr hat-trick (1m2f/1m5f) in the spring, but last two efforts have been moderate and he finished unplaced in all six starts on AW.
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11th

7

(8)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

Glasses Up

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who led close home over 1m5f here (good to firm) last month, his 13th success; also suited by this shorter trip, but was effectively 3lb below that last winning mark when only fourth over C&D a week later and his new mark has taken effect; younger rivals look better treated.

12/1

4th

6

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Glasses Up

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who was recording his 12th win at the track when leading close home over 1m5f last week; able to race off a 3lb lower mark today and he has to be of interest from a handicapping perspective.

5/1

1st

6

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:05 Ayr

Glasses Up

8st 4lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

Long in the tooth now and needs to better his recent efforts but was close third off 4lb higher at Hamilton (1m1f, good to firm) in May and is probably better suited by today's trip; can't rule out.

10/1

Form: 135030 CD

Last run: 121 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
1-17 for John Butler, the win coming off 4lb lower over C&D in February; makes his stable debut (same owers) after four months off; market may guide.
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3

18th Oct 2026

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

13:50 Sedgefield

Rock Armour

11st 0lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: David Thompson

Has a basement Flat mark and was beaten 23l and 20l in his first two runs over hurdles; 40-1 when unseating early in a Hexham novice last week.

33/1

3rd

1

9th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 4

14:00 Sedgefield

Rock Armour

11st 4lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: David Thompson

Modest on the Flat and 100-1 when well behind Datstheholyallofit here 12 days ago.

100/1

5th

4

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

16:25 Sedgefield

Rock Armour

11st 0lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: David Thompson

Modest Flat performer at up to 1m6f (only win came on AW early in 2025); not been at best recently; hurdles debut.

25/1

Form: -60595 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Course winner (7f) whose form has become patchy with his losing run now up to 16; lower in the weights than when twice runner-up over C&D late last year, though, so can't be dismissed entirely.
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6th

9

(2)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Powerful Response

8st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoffrey Harker

Back to winning ways with a front-running C&D success 23 days ago (visored first time); up 2lb but should give it another good go.

5/1

1st

5

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Powerful Response

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Two soft-ground turf wins, including one for this yard, but he acts on better ground and made the most of a good draw when close third of 15 at Nottingham (8.5f, good; Token Love seventh) in cheekpieces three weeks ago; that is just about the best recent form on offer and he's nicely berthed again; visor goes on and he's respected.

5/2

3rd

10

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

16:07 Nottingham

Powerful Response

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

First win was on AW but last two have come on turf (8.3f/1m2f, soft); had some close calls on Tapeta during the winter and he was a creditable fourth in big field at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) 11 days ago; could be in the mix again but he wouldn't want the ground to dry out.

8/1

Form: 432055

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Fairly treated on some of his form in the summer including here, but is now 0-18 under rules and probably needs further than this in any case; hood given a go.
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2nd

4

(9)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Cascade Hall

9st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Front-runner who was a clear runner-up behind a rejuvenated winner at Haydock (1m6f, heavy) a fortnight ago before a remarkable 21l win at Chester (2m, good to soft) last Friday; that latest race was an apprentice handicap so he escapes a penalty today; this course winner could be tough to beat.

6/4

1st

5

(9)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 5

17:03 Chester

Cascade Hall

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Front-runner who won at Ayr (1m7f, good to firm) in May and at Musselburgh (2m, good) the following month; down the field at the latter track last month but bounced back to form with a good second of eight at Haydock (1m6f, heavy) a week ago, pulling clear of the rest with the winner who was since won again; may not have his own way in front but has to be respected; due to be 2lb higher.

3/1

2nd

7

(4)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:30 Haydock

Cascade Hall

9st 5lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

Registered two unchallenged wins from the front (around 2m, good to firm/good) on his first and third starts of the year; can probably be forgiven his latest effort over 2m2f ten days ago and he remains feasibly treated; considered.

8/1

Non-runners

Molinari

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Payout
Exacta £20.30
Straight Forecast £16.05
Tricast £130.81
Trifecta £104.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Jez Bomb

SPOTLIGHT:

Molinari

The Star:

Without Compromise

The Guardian:

Falcon Nine

The Times:

Jez Bomb

Telegraph:

Jez Bomb

Daily Mail:

Jez Bomb

D Express:

Jez Bomb

Daily Mirror:

Jez Bomb

The Sun:

Jez Bomb

Daily Record:

Jez Bomb

RP RATINGS:

Molinari