November 18 / 16.45 Newcastle (AW)

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  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

Evs (Won)

Form: 22

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Twice runner-up in 1m turf maidens earlier in the year, the form of his latest effort at Leicester in June working out particularly well (winner now has a mark of 97); sire 12-48 (25%) here in past five seasons and this colt is a major player if ready to go after 168 days off.
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7th

2

(4)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

18:41 Windsor

Clouds Hill

10st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Charlie Johnston

The season started well but this front-runner has dropped away tamely in his last three races, albeit strong handicaps; this might not be so challenging and could go well if getting any freedom up front.

14/1

8th

1

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Ascot

Clouds Hill

10st 0lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Charlie Johnston

Made all at Yarmouth (good to firm) on his April return and it was a fine effort when third at Newbury (also 1m2f, good) a fortnight later; couldn't maintain his lead in better events subsequently but this drop back in grade should see him last longer.

11/2

11th

10

(9)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:47 Newcastle (AW)

Clouds Hill

8st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Made it 2-5 when making all in Yarmouth handicap (1m2f, good to firm) on his reappearance in April; creditable third at Newbury the following month but he flopped when joint-favourite at Redcar last time; has bit to prove again after that and he could have competition for the lead back on AW.

12/1

Form: 22

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Has finished runner-up in two starts at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) eight months apart; improvement is needed but this stiffer track may suit; each-way claims.
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10th

9

(9)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

17:10 Nottingham

Monty Beau

8st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Lightly raced 5yo who won on handicap debut at Wolverhampton in December (8.6f) and has run to a similar level in three subsequent runs; needs to find more but he's unexposed at this trip and was beaten less than 1l when fifth at Newcastle (1m2f) last time; not ruled out.

7/1

5th

1

(8)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Monty Beau

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Lightly raced 5yo who has proved consistent so far, twice finishing third over similar trips to this since narrowly making a successful handicap debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) in December; may still have more to offer and respected.

7/2

3rd

1

(10)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Monty Beau

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Lightly raced 5yo; narrowly made a successful handicap debut here (8.6f) last month and finished half a length behind Oman when third of nine at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) 11 days ago; cheekpieces given a go and remains open to further progress.

6/1

Form: 5533-

Last run: 412 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Progressed in his four starts last year, going down by less than a length when third of nine in a Musselburgh nursery (7f, good) on the final occasion; the longer trip should suit but he has fitness to prove after 14 months off, having been gelded in the meantime.
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2nd

6

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

17:01 Perth

Storm The Dug

11st 2lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Fair Flat racer who kept on from the rear for second of 14 over C&D (good) on handicap debut in April; didn't really build on that run when fifth of 12 here last month but still considered; tongue-tie added.

8/1

5th

5

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:42 Perth

Storm The Dug

11st 6lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Fair Flat racer (albeit a maiden) who kept on from the rear for clear second behind Breadalbane Lass over C&D (good) on handicap hurdle debut in April; shortlisted.

5/1

2nd

10

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Storm The Dug

10st 12lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

4yo who is yet to threaten across his three hurdle starts but last time was better and he has potential off his opening jumps mark based on the ability he has shown on the Flat; could be involved.

9/1

Form:

Last run: 220 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
110,000euros breeze-up 2yo; never got involved when tenth of 15 on his Thirsk debut (7f, good) in April, but was sent off just 7-2 which suggests better was expected; out of a Tapeta winner and it will be interesting to see if the money comes for him again.
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2nd

2

(6)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:17 Newcastle (AW)

Mao Shang Wong

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Three wins over 1m2f this year, including at this track; runner-up at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) in June but below his best in two starts since; drops in grade but others look stronger.

10/1

5th

2

(1)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:24 Ripon

Mao Shang Wong

9st 8lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Won at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) in May and second of five there (1m2f, good to firm) last month, but he was beaten 4l and has finished down the field either side of that penultimate start; others have more pressing claims.

11/2

Form: 38-9

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in three starts for Richard Hannon, including on his Wolverhampton return (8.6f, Tapeta) in May (with jockey looking down as though something was amiss); changed hands for 12,000gns in July and has enough to prove on stable debut after another six months off.
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2nd

3

(7)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

2m 0f 32y

Class 5

17:05 Beverley

Time Turner

9st 9lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Edward Bethell

1m4f AW winner in January off 4lb lower; went close two runs back (1m5f) and could have done with a truer gallop when third upped to 2m back at Newcastle; slow ground and blinkers (replacing visor) are firsts but commands respect.

7/2

3rd

2

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Time Turner

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Convincing 1m4f winner here in January; best run since when a clear second at Hamilton last time (1m5f, good to firm); now tries 2m for the first time; chance.

3/1

2nd

2

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Hamilton

Time Turner

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Edward Bethell

Gained a breakthrough success at Newcastle (1m4f) in January; back from five months off in good nick, though seemed unsuited by the drop back in trip when fifth of eight at Nottingham (1m2f) 12 days ago; remains unexposed over this trip so very much one to consider.

11/4

8th
12 (10)
Wingstar

100/1

Form:

Last run: 240 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
50-1 when beaten a very long way on her Naas debut (1m, soft to heavy) in March when trained by Johnny Murtagh; makes her stable debut in a first-time tongue-tie after eight months off; best watched.
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6th

5

(9)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wingstar

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Keady

Minor promise on AW for Sam England; poor form for new yard though and the return to AW/fitting of accessories isn't enough to tempt.

25/1

5th

5

(3)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

17:03 Yarmouth

Wingstar

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Keady

Eight-race maiden who showed a little ability on the AW at the start of the year, but her two efforts for this yard leave plenty to be desired.

14/1

9th

12

(9)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Wingstar

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Keady

Ex-Johnny Murtagh/Sam England; tailed off on debut at Naas on only previous run on turf and also tailed off on AW for new stable in March; hard to fancy.

9/2

Form: 54

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth of nine on his Leicester debut (7f, good) last month and faced a stiff task when a tailed-off last of four in C&D novice (66-1) 13 days later; looks more one for handicaps.
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9th

7

(12)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Neptune Street

9st 5lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

Fifth of nine on his Leicester debut (7f, good) last month and faced a stiff task when a tailed-off last of four in C&D novice (66-1) 13 days later; looks more one for handicaps.

50/1

4th

3

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Neptune Street

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

4-1 when fifth of nine on his Leicester debut (7f, good) 13 days ago; bred to do better (half-brother to connections' Spirit Dancer amongst others), but this looks a stiff task; stable also runs They All Know Me.

12/1

4th

3

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Neptune Street

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

4-1 when fifth of nine on his Leicester debut (7f, good) 13 days ago; bred to do better (half-brother to connections' Spirit Dancer amongst others), but this looks a stiff task; stable also runs They All Know Me.

12/1

Form: 437633 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
0-10 but in the frame on eight occasions including when third in 1m Tapeta handicaps the last twice, the latest here 17 days ago; should again run his race but he was beaten at 11-10 last time and looks vulnerable to less exposed types.
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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

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
5,000euros yearling; dam 1m4f winner (RPR 57), half-sister to Group-placed 1m-1m4f winner Reduit, out of half-sister to 10.5f Group 3 winner Audacieuse (dam of St Leger winner Kingston Hill); best watched on belated debut unless market suggests otherwise.
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No Results Found

Form: 4

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten nearly 9l into fourth of six when attempting to make all on his Southwell debut (6f, Tapeta; 14-1) 15 days ago; improvement needed and the longer trip is not sure to suit.
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No Results Found

Form: 65

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in two turf novices (7f/1m2f) last month; handicaps may be more suitable after this.
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4th

5

(3)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 27y

Class 3

18:15 Pontefract

Treasure Islands

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won at Ripon (2m, good) in April and Catterick (2m, good to firm) in June but he's not been as good at Newcastle or York (twice) since; back to his last winning mark.

9/1

7th

8

(8)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

18:05 York

Treasure Islands

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won at Ripon (2m, good) in April and at Catterick (2m, good to firm) last month; a case can be made on those performances but he hasn't been at the top of his game on his two runs since, including over C&D last time.

14/1

6th

5

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:20 York

Treasure Islands

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

4yo who's relatively lightly raced and has found his niche in 2m races this season, winning at Ripon (good; made all) in April and Catterick (good to firm) last month; didn't show it in the Northumberland Vase at Newcastle two weeks ago but that was on AW and after just a five-day break; 3lb lower today and still has more to offer with stamina tests.

6/1

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Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Clouds Hill

Telegraph:

Monty Beau

NEWMARKET:

Pinatubo's Legacy

POSTDATA:

Forest Caper

The Times:

Clouds Hill

The Guardian:

Clouds Hill

Daily Mail:

Clouds Hill

The Sun:

Clouds Hill

Daily Record:

Clouds Hill

D Express:

Pinatubo's Legacy

Daily Mirror:

Monty Beau

The Star:

Monty Beau