November 01 / 18.15 Newcastle (AW)

18.15

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  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

Form: 4-3621

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Didn't have to match earlier efforts to win a 7f novice at Leicester 18 days ago; not fully exposed but likely improvement will be needed if she to defy top weight on her handicap debut.
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10th

5

(12)

28th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Song N Dance

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: S Woods

Landed a Leicester novice (7f, good) and a Newcastle handicap (1m, AW) last autumn; solid efforts in her first two starts this term, but was a bit disappointing at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 17 days ago; drawn high and needs to get back on track.

14/1

5th

2

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:15 Newmarket (July)

Song N Dance

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: S Woods

Came on plenty as a 3yo, winning a 7f turf novice and her handicap debut on Newcastle AW (1m); showed her mettle back on turf at Ascot (1m, good) in May, when dividing subsequent winners of a Listed race and the Kensington Palace at Royal Ascot, and there's a good chance she can do just as well in a strongly run race back at 7f; has every chance.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 845890

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Three wins over shorter for Ed Bethell; low-key debut for Katie Scott here 18 days ago (6f; cheekpieces tried, blinkers return tonight); still to prove stamina but he has slipped to a dangerous mark.
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4th

3

(9)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Gressington

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Has dropped to Class 6 the last twice, showing signs of a revival at Ayr then never figuring at Catterick; current mark reflects a broad decline in his form this year.

14/1

7th

1

(5)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Gressington

10st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Katie Scott

Last turf win was at Redcar in September 2024 (6f, good to firm; blinkers on for the first time); ran one of his best races this season when fourth over 1m at Ayr last week (1m, good to firm; visor on); same headgear; each-way chance.

9/1

Form: 877958 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
1m2f winner for James Fanshawe here last May; retained ability this summer and although only eighth here two weeks ago (1m2f), it was a run that suggested he was still in good order, running into several dead ends in the closing stages; drops in class but will probably need them to go too fast if he is to win over 1m.
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8th

9

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:42 Redcar

Sea Legend

8st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins at Newcastle (1m, AW) this year, including on his latest start last month; 2lb out of the handicap today and he's 0-13 on turf, but has been placed a few times on grass and is not discounted.

6/1

1st

5

(9)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Sea Legend

9st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Just 2-33 but both wins have come here, the latest over C&D last month; found to be lame when down the field two days later and 7f looked too sharp when third here three weeks ago; he's one to consider now back up in trip.

9/2

3rd

7

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sea Legend

9st 1lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Too strong for his rivals in a Class 6 over a mile here last month; reportedly finished lame when disappointing (13-8f) behind Golden Strike here four weeks ago; revised 3lb higher mark has now kicked in.

6/1

Form: 443763

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden but he has shown winning potential and ran another solid race when third of ten over 1m at Southwell nine days ago; consistent rather than progressive but the return of the hood could help this free-going sort settle better today.
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5th

2

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forest Caper

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David O’Meara

0-19 but has been placed ten times; returns from a break and is down to a career-low mark; hood worn on recent starts is left off; more exposed than the opposition and vulnerable to an improver.

13/2

10th

10

(2)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Forest Caper

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

0-18 but has shown ability as when second of nine at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) ten days ago; return to this trip not a problem and he holds each-way claims again.

7/1

2nd

1

(4)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Forest Caper

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David O’Meara

0-17 but he got right back on track when fourth of 11 in 1m Southwell handicap nine days ago, doing best of those held up off a steady pace; he's effective at this longer trip and is one for the shortlist.

6/1

Form: 9-44

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Dam was a smart performer at up to 1m3f; improved with each of her three runs in maiden/novice events at Kempton, most recently fourth of ten over 1m; 1m2f is likely to suit even better in time but she moves into handicaps with potential.
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5th

1

(1)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

15:13 Carlisle

Why Because

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Out of an Italian Oaks winner but she's yet to be placed and has been well held in four runs for new yard this season; continues to drop down the weights but she was never involved after a slow start at Newcastle last time and others are preferred.

13/2

5th

3

(9)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Why Because

10st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Out of an Italian Oaks winner and showed some ability for Harry Charlton last autumn, but three starts since returning for this yard in April have yielded little; best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.

15/2

7th

2

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

17:30 Doncaster

Why Because

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Lightly raced 4yo who has more realistic claims now back in a handicap but all of her rivals are 3yos and it's likely she'll be vulnerable.

20/1

Form: 673368

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
None too consistent for Ed Dunlop and he was down the field over 7f here two weeks ago on his debut for Patrick Morris; should be well treated but there are risks attached.
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4th

11

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Lessay

9st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

Came from the rear to gain his fourth success (all on the AW) when winning at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) two months ago; a 5lb rise still leaves him well treated on his previous form so can't be discounted in his bid to follow up.

9/2

1st

9

(9)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lessay

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Patrick Morris

C&D winner off 8lb higher in December; chased home Split Elevens here last month but not quite so good back here four weeks ago; apprentice takes off a useful 5lb; each-way shout.

10/1

Form: 512515 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Two turf wins this autumn and also ran well over C&D in September; disappointed at Musselburgh last time and needs to bounce back quickly.
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1st

8

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Carlisle

Jewel Maker

10st 2lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

On the downgrade these days but his latest fourth of 13 at Musselburgh (1m, good) was a fair effort on Monday; will need more from the same mark but this stiffer test should suit.

10/1

4th

4

(4)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Jewel Maker

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Generally struggled this season and the years look to be catching up now; an easy 1m such as this would have been a bare minimum even in his pomp and Thats My Boy Luke may be his yard's best chance.

12/1

6th

6

(5)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Jewel Maker

9st 6lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who is a dual winner (including over C&D) here but his recent form is not so encouraging, just seventh of 13 in 1m2f Newcastle handicap 17 days ago; needs to get back on track.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £67.80
Straight Forecast £87.74
Trifecta £230.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Why Because

The Times:

Forest Caper

RP RATINGS:

Sea Legend

NEWMARKET:

Song N Dance

POSTDATA:

Jewel Maker

The Star:

Song N Dance

The Guardian:

Why Because

Daily Mail:

Why Because

D Express:

Why Because

Daily Mirror:

Forest Caper

Daily Record:

Forest Caper

Telegraph:

Sea Legend

The Sun:

Sea Legend