March 05 / 19.00 Newcastle (AW)

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

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5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 476-

Last run: 143 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Progressed with each of his three runs in 2025, signing off with a patiently-ridden sixth of 12 in 7f Kempton novice in October; since gelded and he appeals as a likely improver on his handicap debut; interesting.
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7th

4

(7)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

18:45 Ffos Las

Kingofthecarnival

9st 6lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

Made a successful reappearance/handicap debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March, but hasn't really kicked on since; something to prove now making his turf debut in first-time cheekpieces.

12/1

11th

8

(9)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Kingofthecarnival

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Returned from five months off to make a successful handicap debut at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) in March, but hasn't built on it albeit not disgraced when fourth of 12 here (7f) last month; return to this trip not sure to suit.

9/1

4th

6

(12)

30th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Kempton (AW)

Kingofthecarnival

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Archie Watson

Emphatically got off the mark at Newcastle (7f) on his return but he went too freely when only seventh (6-5 favourite) in 1m handicap there later in March; he's worth another chance dropped back in trip.

11/1

11/2

  • Place: £6.10

Form: 24-373

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Remains winless but he got back on track when third of eight in 1m handicap here 19 days ago; can race off a 2lb lower mark here so he's very much one to consider.
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7th

6

(8)

30th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Kempton (AW)

Archangel Josepi

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

11-race maiden who is unraced on Polytrack but he ran well when second at Newcastle (7f) this month, when denied a clear run, and can be in the mix if backing up that performance.

4/1

2nd

6

(11)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Archangel Josepi

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Remains winless but he got back on track when third of eight in 1m handicap here 19 days ago; can race off a 2lb lower mark here so he's very much one to consider.

11/2

3rd

2

(6)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Archangel Josepi

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

In good form without winning until beating only two in 1m Southwell handicap four weeks ago; cheekpieces are removed now and no surprise to see him bounce back.

6/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 677-

Last run: 204 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Cut little ice in his three runs as a juvenile, soon off the bridle when seventh in 5f Beverley maiden in August; it would come as no surprise to see him take a step forward now going handicapping up markedly in trip.
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3rd

6

(8)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

12:45 Doncaster

Maximum Velocity

9st 6lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Inconsistent over 7f since switched to handicaps; prevailed at Redcar on penultimate start but isn't certain to repeat that form, especially as the return to 6f presents an added question mark.

10/1

9th

9

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

15:00 Musselburgh

Maximum Velocity

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Made all to open account at Redcar (7f, good) last month, his eighth start, but recent 5lb rise demands a bit more from him here and his tendency to race too freely remains a nagging concern.

9/2

1st

4

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Redcar

Maximum Velocity

9st 6lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Seven-race maiden; has a tendency to race too freely and needs to rebound from a disappointing effort last time but his second of 17 at Leicester (7f, good) two starts ago was a good effort; enters calculations.

7/1

Form: 6688-2

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Resumed from five months off with a much-improved second of 12 in 6f handicap here 23 days ago; this step up to 7f promises to suit so he's a likely player nudged up 1lb.
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11th

8

(5)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:15 Catterick

Dream Forever

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Maiden (0-9); runner-up on AW at Newcastle (6f; 18-1) in February; beaten 29l (13th of 14) and 8l (12th of 14) at Pontefract and Redcar respectively on his last two appearances; easing mark and claimer ridden but difficult to make a case for on recent form.

20/1

12th

9

(8)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:20 Redcar

Dream Forever

9st 4lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Reached the frame in 6f/7f handicaps at Newcastle this year; beaten a long way on all three outings on turf, although the outside stall provides an excuse for his heavy defeat in a big-field handicap at Pontefract last month.

14/1

13th

10

(14)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Dream Forever

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Chased home The Tunguska Event at Newcastle (6f) in February and meets that rival on 5lb better terms for 1.25l; didn't run badly over 7f back at Newcastle last month when not ideally positioned; can win races off this mark but he will have to overcome stall 14 if this is to be one of them.

8/1

Form: 774-3

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Hinted at promise on her first three runs but she failed to improve on her handicap debut when a well-held third at Wolverhampton (7f) 20 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.
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10th

10

(12)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

17:30 Doncaster

South Coast Star

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Returned to form with a bang when easily making all at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last month; she has an in-and-out profile and is unproven on turf, while she's 9lb higher today, but she could take plenty of catching if reproducing that latest performance.

6/1

1st

8

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

South Coast Star

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Enters calculations on the form of her C&D second in March but she's been well below that form in 7f handicaps at Kempton and Catterick since; needs to bounce back.

6/1

7th

3

(8)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:15 Catterick

South Coast Star

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Hugo Palmer

Campaigned exclusively on AW (0-7); runner-up at Wolverhampton (7f; 12-1) on penultimate start and a repeat of that would give her a realistic chance; latest Kempton effort (beaten 11l) was less encouraging but this sharp track could suit her forward-going run style.

15/2

9/2

Form: 12-462 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Opened her account in a first-time visor at Southwell (7f) in December and largely in good form since, second of eight over 7f here 19 days ago; she must enter calculations eased 1lb.
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2nd

11

(13)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:02 Newcastle (AW)

Popty Ping

9st 5lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Sole win from 20 starts came on AW at Southwell (7f) in March; has plenty of placed efforts on her CV, and didn't get the breaks when sixth (Surgeon Commander fourth) at Doncaster latest; should give her running from what is a reasonably competitive mark.

7/1

6th

10

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:30 Doncaster

Popty Ping

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Campaigned mostly on AW and overall record is just 1-19; however, turf form includes a respectable fourth over C&D in April; frame possibilities.

10/1

7th

5

(1)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:42 Ripon

Popty Ping

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Campaigned mostly on AW and overall record is just 1-18, the success in March; however, she continues in form and wasn't disgraced in most recent turf attempt; frame possibilities.

11/2

Form: 8334-3

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Consistent sort who comes here on the back of a good third of eight in 6f Southwell handicap on New Year's Day; that form has been franked so she can go well off a 2lb lower mark in her bid for a maiden success.
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3rd

7

(7)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:05 Nottingham

Mereside Princess

9st 2lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won two in a row (1m, soft/good) prior to a clear, close second behind a well-treated rival at Musselburgh (1m, good) last Monday; she returns to action before a 5lb rise kicks in and she has leading claims.

11/4

2nd

3

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

14:15 Musselburgh

Mereside Princess

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: David & Nicola Barron

Gained a breakthrough win at Carlisle (1m) in May and comfortably followed up over C&D 17 days ago; hiked up 9lb here but she can go well again.

4/1

1st

1

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:50 Musselburgh

Mereside Princess

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: David & Nicola Barron

Came good at 13th attempt, making all to fend off warm favourite at Carlisle (7.8f, soft) last month; should be fine on the forecast faster ground here and recent 4lb rise does not look excessive.

7/4

Form: 33753-

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
0-8 and he ended 2025 with a below-par third of four in a C&D nursery in December; needs a subsequent gelding operation to spark improvement.
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3rd

9

(6)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 6

19:32 Epsom

Panthere Noir

8st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Luke Dace

0-14 but it was a solid third when 50-1 at Windsor (11.5f, good to firm) on his second go for this yard last month; took a massive step backwards when beaten 35l on AW a fortnight ago, however, and he'll need to have his Windsor hat on tonight.

16/1

9th

9

(6)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Panthere Noir

9st 3lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Luke Dace

Exposed maiden who ran one of his better races last time, from the front on his first crack at beyond 1m2f; had any number of chances, however, and is vulnerable to improvers.

12/1

12/1

Form: 530-6

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Failed to go on in three runs for Brian Toomey at 2yrs and she beat only one on her yard/handicap debut at Lingfield (6f) 12 days ago; she needs to take a big step forward.
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5th

8

(7)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:25 Beverley

Laser Luck

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Seven-race maiden who has shown no progress since switched to handicaps; however, pedigree suggests this further move upward in trip may spark a bigger effort.

10/1

5th

3

(5)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Laser Luck

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Midfield when 40-1 shot in similar event over C&D last week, shaping as if further may prove ideal (pedigree backs up that impression).

14/1

Form: 67-6

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
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33/1

Form: 7-664

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
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Form: 95-6

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £19.80
Straight Forecast £13.43
Tricast £94.60
Trifecta £140.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Popty Ping

SPOTLIGHT:

Kingofthecarnival

Daily Mirror:

Dream Forever

Telegraph:

South Coast Star

POSTDATA:

Mereside Princess

Daily Mail:

Kingofthecarnival

The Times:

Popty Ping

The Guardian:

Popty Ping

D Express:

Popty Ping

The Sun:

Popty Ping

Daily Record:

Popty Ping

The Star:

Dream Forever