November 27 / 17.15 Newcastle (AW)

17.15

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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 661072 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Successful over 1m at Doncaster and Haydock this year; bounced back from a couple of below-par efforts when good second of ten at Redcar (1m) last month but he was raised 4lb to a clear career-high mark; runner-up on both AW starts for previous yard.
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14th

14

(10)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Dukes Command

8st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Two 1m wins on turf last season and added another on AW at Lingfield (1m2f) in December; however, he needs to produce a bigger performance than he's managed across his four outings this year.

40/1

5th

2

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Dukes Command

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: David O’Meara

Won at Lingfield (AW) in December on first crack at 1m2f and raced wide when sixth of 14 at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last month; this two-time turf winner remains unexposed at today's trip and is not ruled out.

7/1

6th

8

(12)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Dukes Command

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won at Lingfield (Polytrack) in December on first crack at 1m2f; another big run when third of five in Listed race there (1m2f) next time; bounced back from lesser run when staying on for seventh of 12 at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) recently and he could be in the mix now back up in trip.

15/2

OUR TIP

Form: 920707

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won 2024 Bunbury Cup at Newmarket (7f) and better than ever when narrowly denied a second win in that race by the very smart More Thunder in July; hasn't matched that in four outings since but a slow start didn't help when back on AW for the first time in Britain at Kempton 24 days ago; very well treated if able to recapture the Newmarket form.
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1st

13

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newmarket (July)

Aalto

8st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: Ian Williams

Showed career-best form in this race in 2024 (won by 2l) and 2025 (beaten only a nose), both off higher marks; posted a resurgent effort, behind Dark Tornado, returned to this C&D latest start; respected.

100/30

2nd

10

(1)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

12:45 Newmarket (July)

Aalto

8st 13lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ian Williams

Infrequent winner but he is well handicapped, has strong C&D form and his latest York run is easy to strike a line through; Ryan Moore retains the ride; dangerous if getting the breaks.

7/2

14th

8

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Aalto

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ian Williams

His peak RPRs have come in the last two runnings of the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket in July (win/close second); however, he was an encouraging ninth of 28 on reappearance in the Victoria Cup at Ascot (7f, good) and positives today are his reduced mark and the booking of Ryan Moore.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 630288 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Placed in strong C&D handicaps in June and August, going down by only a neck off this mark latterly; not at best at Southwell last time but merits plenty of respect back here.
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3rd

5

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Nikovo

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Herrington

Gained last three wins on Newcastle AW; ran respectably back there on latest start; has bits of encouraging turf form this term but it's over two years since his last success in this sphere.

8/1

3rd

4

(10)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Nikovo

9st 4lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Herrington

Well suited by conditions and his last-gasp C&D win in March came off just 2lb lower; creditable efforts off his lower turf mark more recently; may find a few of his younger rivals better treated.

10/1

4th

6

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:25 Redcar

Nikovo

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Rated much lower on turf (2-20) than on the AW (5-22); hasn't run at all badly in his last two starts on grass including when eighth of 28 in the Victoria Cup; each-way claims down another 2lb.

12/1

Form: 44-160 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Made a successful reappearance over 7f at Newbury in September but hasn't reproduced that in two subsequent starts; needs first-time blinkers to spark a revival now back on AW (Polytrack winner).
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4th

4

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

18:45 Doncaster

Christian David

10st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Richard Hannon

Four wins over 7f/1m, two on the AW; fair third at Newmarket in April (1m, good) but not so good since; acts on any ground although withdrawn on account of the going (officially good to firm) last time.

7/1

5th

8

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:47 Newcastle (AW)

Christian David

8st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Four wins split between turf and AW; his last success was off this mark at Lingfield in December but he has a mixed record since and was a well-held fourth at Lingfield (7.6f, good to firm) last month; others preferred.

20/1

Form: 1127 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced 4yo who faded into seventh over 7f on soft ground at Doncaster last time but posted progressive RPRs in his three starts prior to that, including AW maiden/novice wins over 7f here and 1m at Southwell; no surprise were he to resume his improvement now back on AW.
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6th

3

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:33 Kempton (AW)

First Ambition

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Michael Keady

Won his first two starts for Karl Burke last year but he hasn't kicked on from his handicap debut second (1m, good to soft) last September (RPR 95); sold for 22,000gns in April; drops in class but not a solid option.

14/1

19th

3

(17)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

First Ambition

9st 11lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Has been unable to sustain his early progress, most recently out of the money when a 20-1 shot in the Lincoln Trial at Wolverhampton; needs to raise his game.

25/1

7th

10

(3)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 2

14:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Ambition

8st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Free-going sort who has won two of his six starts; should be sharper with last month's Southwell reappearance behind him and still has some potential.

14/1

Form: 30-000 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in AW Listed event on second of two outings for Aidan O'Brien but has finished down the field on all four starts for current yard; can only be watched.
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16th

2

(15)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:30 York

Platoon

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Stella Barclay

Made a promising start to his career for Aidan O'Brien last August and September, but down the field on stable debut in AW Listed race last November and tailed off at 50-1 on belated reappearance in a handicap at Haydock a fortnight ago; a transformation is needed in a first-time tongue-tie.

66/1

10th

1

(9)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 2

15:15 Haydock

Platoon

10st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Stella Barclay

Quickly reached a useful level for Aidan O'Brien at the end of last summer, winning a 1m Leopardstown maiden then 1l third in a Dundalk Listed race over an extended 1m2f; subsequently allowed to leave Ballydoyle for only 18,000gns and last of ten in 1m2f Newcastle Listed event for new connections last November; off since and a watching brief is very much the call after gelding and wind operations.

40/1

Form: -58171 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
First AW start when forcing a dead heat in 7f Southwell handicap four weeks ago; a 2lb nudge for that is offset by Alec Voikhansky's claim and he has winning form over 1m; reasons to be hopeful.
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4th

6

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Angel Hunter

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won a 1m handicap at Lingfield on Good Friday off this mark; another solid effort when a close sixth at Newmarket (1m, good) three weeks ago; more needed to come out on top here.

20/1

6th

3

(16)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Newmarket (July)

Angel Hunter

10st 2lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Two-time turf winner who scored at Lingfield (1m, AW) in April and is just 1lb higher here; however, he's finished unplaced on turf on his last three starts and needs to raise his game.

16/1

7th

8

(9)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:30 Chester

Angel Hunter

9st 1lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Narrow winner of a competitive 1m handicap at Lingfield on Good Friday; two midfield finishes this month and he will need a career best to come out on top in this field.

12/1

Form: 101512 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Third AW success when seeing off five rivals at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month and even better form when narrowly denied over 7f here nine days ago; same mark on this occasion and 1m probably suits her better; high on the shortlist under Jack Callan.
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17th

19

(7)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Unassuming

8st 7lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: George Boughey

C&D winner (good to firm) off 6lb lower last July but fourth was the best placing she achieved in five AW handicaps earlier this year; off 11 weeks; others make more obvious appeal.

25/1

9th

5

(11)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Unassuming

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

4lb higher than her last winning mark but Jack Callan's claim will help in that respect and it was a good run last time at Wolverhampton (finished upside Exquisitive Acclaim) given she was never ideally positioned out the back; could go well provided stall 11 isn't a killer.

10/1

5th

8

(13)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Unassuming

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Latest win was C&D in October and she twice went close in November; ran respectably on next four starts but no show when favourite in the Southwell race won by Dosman on latest; cheekpieces (worn last three outings) are removed.

16/1

Form: 094057 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has finished out of the frame only once in six C&D starts, finishing a neck behind the reopposing Nikovo when A GOOD fourth on his latest visit in June; races off 7lb lower this evening so he's dangerously well treated if a return to Newcastle sparks a return to form after three below-par efforts; worth chancing.
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11th

4

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 4

16:50 York

Fantastic Fox

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Roger Varian

Smart handicapper at his peak but his form tailed off in the second half of 2025; has a reduced mark to work with as a result but the betting is perhaps the best guide after 198 days off.

14/1

8

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Fantastic Fox

9st 2lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Drawn a blank since January 2024 but he hasn't had much clemency from the handicapper; latest AW run saw him finish fourth at Newcastle in June having met trouble in running and he will be in the shake-up if anywhere near that level.

5/1

Form: 8-7320

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Placed in handicaps at Hamilton in midsummer but drawn a blank since 2yo debut success on heavy and well held in Doncaster Listed race 19 days ago; also below par on previous AW start.
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6th

3

(4)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:16 Ripon

Lunar Eclipse

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Well beaten in Listed race and AW handicap on final two runs in November; however, a break may have helped and she's of interest judged on her two efforts last summer (1m1f/8.3f), when shaping as though 1m2f would suit.

14/1

2nd

4

(1)

17th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

15:55 Hamilton

Lunar Eclipse

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Won her sole start as a 2yo at Newmarket (7f, heavy) for David Simcock and twice placed in four starts for this yard, the latest when third of eight from 1lb higher here (1m1f, good to soft) last month (Epidavros second); still lightly raced for her age and may yet do better; shortlisted.

11/2

Form: 092183 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer who looked better than ever when easily winning 1m Chelmsford maiden in September, his tenth start; rebounded from a lesser run on turf when third of ten in handicap back at Chelmsford (1m again) three weeks ago; below form on his previous Tapeta start.
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7th

7

(3)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:28 Yarmouth

Shimmering Spin

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Can front-run; sole win from 16 starts came in a maiden at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in September but he did step forward from his return when fourth in first-time cheekpieces over C&D 22 days ago; headgear is retained.

10/1

4th

10

(6)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Yarmouth

Shimmering Spin

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Sole win from 15 starts came in a maiden at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in September but he's mostly struggled since and failed to beat a rival home at Southwell (1m, AW) last time on his first start for 112 days; now drops to 7f with cheekpieces applied on this return to turf.

20/1

6th

7

(5)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Shimmering Spin

9st 1lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Got off the mark at Chelmsford (1m) in September but he's been off since turning in a poor sixth there in December; more is required despite a slipping mark.

9/1

Form: 53-111 C

Last run: 300 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Completed an AW hat-trick in January, with the second leg over 1m2f here and the other two over 1m at Southwell; there could easily be more to come this winter but makes his return from ten months off in a very competitive race.
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9th

12

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:17 Sandown

Joolianoss

8st 12lb

J: Toby Moore

T: James Evans

Three-time AW scorer who prevailed at Ascot (1m, good to firm) back on turf last time, looking better than ever, and remains unexposed in this sphere; upped in class but receives weight all round; possible danger.

14/1

1st

11

(6)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Ascot

Joolianoss

8st 10lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: James Evans

Won three handicaps on the AW in January 2025 (1m-1m2f) and showed that he's still on a fair mark with a second at Kempton on final run this January; however, this is tougher than he's accustomed to and has to prove himself on turf.

25/1

2nd

5

(7)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Joolianoss

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

Reeled off a quick hat-trick last January (1m-1m2f); absent for ten months afterwards and finished well beaten on his reappearance; latest Lingfield run was better and he could be building up to something bigger.

12/1

Form: 225153

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Has done well stepped up to 7f on turf this autumn and the way he stuck on for third in the mud at Doncaster last time suggests this new trip should be within range; placed in 6f course novices on first three starts, included in today's refitted visor.
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12th

19

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Rainbow Nebula

8st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Progressive last autumn and rediscovered that thread to win at Redcar (1m, good) in May; hasn't been running badly over about 1m2f subsequently but needs something extra if he's to take this.

50/1

5th

9

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

15:12 Newcastle (AW)

Rainbow Nebula

8st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Secured the latest of his three wins when taking Redcar handicap (1m, good) in May; couple of respectable efforts over 1m2f on turf since and he hasn't finished out of the first three in four AW starts (all here); another who can't be dismissed.

12/1

6th

10

(15)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Rainbow Nebula

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Secured the latest of his three wins when taking Redcar handicap (1m, good) in May; stepped up to this trip for the first time when staying-on fifth in the Zetland Gold Cup back there 18 days ago and this fairly progressive sort should have more to offer.

16/1

Form: 224315

Last run: 50 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Finally opened his account on just his second start for current yard, albeit in a match at Beverley (7.5f) in August; below par when fifth of ten in Nottingham handicap since; runner-up on previous AW outing but has had plenty of chances off similar marks.
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17th

19

(15)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

High On Hope

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

AW form this year features two wins in January and creditable fifth in the Lincoln Trial; only 1-14 on turf and looks unfavourably handicapped, being 4lb higher than last appearance in this sphere.

20/1

4th

8

(3)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

High On Hope

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

1m Polytrack wins at Chelmsford and Kempton in January; respectable fifth in Class 2 events on last two starts, including over 8.6f here 13 days ago but it remains to be seen whether this step up in trip will suit him.

7/1

5th

12

(9)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 2

14:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

High On Hope

8st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Won Class 4 handicaps at Chelmsford and Kempton in January; respectable efforts in stronger company twice since but he needs a career best to take this.

25/1

Betting Forcast

6/1 Dukes Command, 8/1 Aalto, 11/1 Nikovo, 25/1 Christian David, 7/1 First Ambition, 50/1 Platoon, 6/1 Angel Hunter, 9/2 Unassuming, 10/1 Fantastic Fox, 25/1 Lunar Eclipse, 14/1 Shimmering Spin, 10/1 Joolianoss, 9/1 Rainbow Nebula, 16/1 High On Hope