October 27 / 16.10 Newcastle (AW)

16.10

Standard To Slow

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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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4th

8

(3)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Jez Bomb

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Sam England

Four wins in 2025 and he wasn't far away over 1m1f here in September; in reasonable form this year and this trip will suit better than the 1m4f he ran over at York last time out but it will be a good effort if he can win this off his current mark.

12/1

15th

13

(4)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Jez Bomb

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Had four wins last year (three 1m, one 1m2f) and has run with credit on all four starts this term, but his only attempt over this far was in 2024; needs a career best to get his head in front again.

12/1

3rd

8

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jez Bomb

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Sam England

Four wins last year and has run with credit on his three starts this term, albeit he is 6lb higher than his last winning mark; should run well but needs a career-best to get his head in front.

5/1

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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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: 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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8th

7

(4)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Without Compromise

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

All his three wins were over 1m2f at Newcastle last October-December, easily on last occasion, but his creditable third there on latest outing suggests that the handicapper has caught up.

14/1

3rd

2

(1)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

14:12 Newcastle (AW)

Without Compromise

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Won three over C&D (Class 5) between October and December, rising 20lb in the weights; reportedly "ran flat" when only fifth of six (beaten over 12l) over C&D (Class 3) on New Year's Day; given a short break since, and this is marginally easier (a Class 4); chance.

9/2

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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3rd

8

(8)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:05 Haydock

Golspie

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

1m2f wins last year at Pontefract (good) in June and Newcastle (AW) in December; pretty reliable and second of 14 at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) on return to turf in March showed again that he should be seriously involved.

11/2

2nd

8

(3)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:15 Doncaster

Golspie

9st 8lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

Mostly creditable efforts on Tapeta this winter but the handicapper has been winning the argument lately and he returns to turf off 2lb higher than when successful at Pontefract (1m2f, good) last summer; likely to be on the premises but might be vulnerable for the win.

9/1

4th

1

(7)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Golspie

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Course regular whose two handicap wins came off slightly lower marks; another solid effort under a typically patient ride when fourth over the extended 1m4f here last Thursday; likely to be on the premises again.

13/2

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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2nd

1

(1)

17th Feb 2026

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Annandale

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Conditions shouldn't be an excuse and this trip is more suitable than the 1m he tackled at Newcastle last month; however, he finished down the field when back up to 1m4f here last night.

15/2

6th

8

(8)

16th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Annandale

9st 1lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Drop back to 1m provides an excuse for latest effort; not disgraced in last three attempts at about 1m4f; possibilities off 7lb below last winning mark.

7/1

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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2nd

6

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:10 Carlisle

Naturalia

9st 5lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Donald Whillans

Hasn't threatened over 1m1f on her last two starts but before those she reappeared with a good second at Catterick (1m4f, good) and is 3lb lower today; has won here and could have a big part to play back up in trip.

6/1

6th

10

(9)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

19:50 Hamilton

Naturalia

8st 5lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Donald Whillans

Reappeared with a good 1m4f Catterick second but only ninth of 12 in 1m1f handicap at Musselburgh 19 days ago; needs to bounce back.

14/1

9th

6

(2)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

16:45 Musselburgh

Naturalia

9st 5lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Donald Whillans

Won at Ayr (1m5f, good) last July and this month's reappearance second at Catterick was over 1m4f; drops back to 1m1f here but she's shown versatility in terms of trip in the past and could again be involved at the finish.

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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7th

1

(7)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Falcon Nine

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Won twice in the space of five days last August, the second win coming over C&D off today's mark; ran some fair races on AW over the winter; place claims back from four months off.

8/1

7th

6

(5)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

14:13 Newcastle (AW)

Falcon Nine

9st 5lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Won twice in five days on turf last August (both 1m1f, good) and although he is 0-13 on AW, he's fully effective at this track; each-way claims.

12/1

4

(3)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Falcon Nine

9st 11lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Winless in his first 25 starts, but in good form since the blinkers went on in June (4321133); both wins came over 1m1f on turf in August, but he finished well for a creditable third over C&D last time; interesting contender on this drop back in grade.

11/2

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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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

10

(11)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Four Fifty

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

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.

25/1

10

(11)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Four Fifty

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

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.

25/1

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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5th

3

(5)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Glasses Up

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who has won at this track but who is better known for his exploits at Ayr; solid third at that track 16 days ago (1m1f, good to firm); shouldn't be far away if backing it up.

4/1

3rd

7

(3)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Glasses Up

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who has won 11 times here, including three last year (1m2f/1m5f); on a good mark and should come on for his run at Musselburgh last week; contender.

13/2

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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12th

10

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Rock Armour

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

Nine-race maiden on turf, best recent run when third at Catterick in April (1m4f, good); hasn't done as well since.

14/1

6th

10

(10)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Rock Armour

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

Just one win from his 25 starts but he was a good third over C&D last month and didn't see out 1m6f when fifth to Free Pic here last time; each-way claims back down in trip.

14/1

5th

5

(1)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

Rock Armour

8st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

In the hands of John Butler when sporting first-time blinkers to score at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in February; that's her only success but a keeping-on third here (1m4f, good) was a respectable effort a fortnight ago and this new trip is probably worth a go.

9/2

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

9

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

Cascade Hall

8st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Soon in a clear lead and perhaps stole a four-runner race at Ayr (1m7f, good to firm) on seasonal debut, belatedly opening his account; however, the 10l runner-up has franked the form by scoring since; double looks possible, provided everything again goes his way.

5/1

1st

6

(6)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Ayr

Cascade Hall

8st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

20-race maiden on the Flat; ran a couple of fair races over 1m4f/2m at Musselburgh last summer, but his form tailed off after that; lacks a recent run.

12/1

14

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Cascade Hall

9st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

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.

25/1

Non-runners

Molinari

+o+e Accumulators

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