March 06 / 17.30 Newcastle (AW)

17.30

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  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 017-36 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins when trained by Charles Hills; only midfield off this mark at Kempton on his stable debut in December and twice a beaten favourite in Dubai this winter; still has time to do better and interesting to see if his backers return.
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8th

10

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Carron

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Seems more effective on AW (3-4) than turf (1-9) and finished down the field in the Spring Mile at Doncaster (14-1) five weeks ago; now has cheekpieces to accompany the usual tongue-strap.

16/1

14th

7

(10)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Carron

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Only 1-8 on turf but appears to hold a fighting chance with Jack Callan's useful 5lb claim offsetting a penalty for a game success at Newcastle (1m) that took his AW record to 3-4; may do better still for current yard.

7/1

1st

3

(4)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Carron

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Two AW wins when trained by Charles Hills; only midfield off this mark at Kempton on his stable debut in December and twice a beaten favourite in Dubai this winter; still has time to do better and interesting to see if his backers return.

9/4

11/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 52-217 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Back to winning ways when dictating the pace in a C&D handicap in January; down the field behind Francesi three weeks ago; needs more.
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4th

2

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Flying Fletcher

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Best RPRs over shorter (6f) but did make all in a slowly run C&D Class 4 in January (4-1); failed to get majorly competitive - often slowly away - in his last three starts; return to AW might assist, along with Ethan Tindall's 5lb claim.

13/2

7th

5

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

19:50 Hamilton

Flying Fletcher

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ended a long losing sequence at Newcastle (1m) in January and largely in good form since, set a lot to do when fifth of 13 at Musselburgh (1m) 19 days ago; considered.

5/1

5th

5

(3)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Flying Fletcher

9st 10lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

In good form on the Newcastle AW this year but not at the same level back on turf here (1m1f, good) a fortnight ago and now 0-11 on grass.

16/1

3rd
7 (2)
Jez Bomb

10/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 22123- CD

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Had a fine time of things in 2025, winning four times (including here); beaten off a lower mark on his last two starts though and he returns from a three-month break in a competitive race.
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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

Form: 21-095

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Still seeking a first AW success and he is better known for his exploits over middle distances; down in class but 1m is a query.
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1st

4

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 3

15:50 Epsom

Night Breeze

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ian Williams

Not disgraced in last year's Northern Dancer over C&D (good; likely softer) on sole start here; also won twice at Ascot (good to firm) last term; back to form on last two starts, latterly when beaten 2l at Musselburgh (also 1m4f, good) on Sunday; should make his presence felt.

9/2

4th

1

(3)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:15 Musselburgh

Night Breeze

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ian Williams

Won off just 1lb lower at Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) last August, his second win there last year; 0-12 on AW but close third on latest start (first with tongue tied) was up with his best form; should go well.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 1103-1 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
She has refused to enter the stalls in two of her last four intended starts but strong form on the two occasions she has consented to go in, third over C&D before beating a subsequent winner back here four weeks ago; 2lb rise no problem and she is high on the list.
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6th

12

(10)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Callianassa

8st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Ellison

All four wins have come over 7f/1m on the AW, the latest in February; back off the same mark as for that success, but she is 0-10 on turf and has never attempted this far before.

18/1

7th

4

(4)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Callianassa

10st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Brian Ellison

All four wins have come over 7f/1m on the AW, the latest in February; return to this trip should suit, but she is 0-9 on turf and a few of the others make greater appeal.

8/1

5th

7

(2)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

14:25 Newcastle (AW)

Callianassa

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Brian Ellison

Her three course wins have come over a mile, the latest when beating Dosman (runs in the 3.00) in February; slightly disappointing here four weeks ago but she is back against her own sex and not handicapped out of things.

14/1

Form: -34592 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Had a good spell in late 2025, winning three Tapeta handicaps at around this trip; good second to a well-handicapped opponent at Southwell last week; one to take seriously.
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6th

2

(1)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tribal Wisdom

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

4-8 at Wolverhampton and never ideally positioned in a slowly run race here 17 days ago; never ruled out around here.

12/1

5th

4

(5)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tribal Wisdom

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest Newcastle run and he had bumped into a progressive one at Southwell beforehand; this C&D winner has the assistance of Billy Loughnane in the saddle today; contender.

7/2

6th

6

(8)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Tribal Wisdom

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ian Williams

Had a good spell in late 2025, winning three Tapeta handicaps at around this trip; good second to a well-handicapped opponent at Southwell last week; one to take seriously.

9/2

5/1

Form: 122215 CD BF

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Joined Tony Carroll with a record of 1-44 but he's had a bumper winter, winning four times and finishing second on another four occasions; only midfield off this mark at Wolverhampton on Monday but returning to this track, where his record this winter reads 13121, offers hope of further progress.
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7th

6

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Francesi

9st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Still 5lb above his last winning mark and all five wins have come over 1m on the AW, including two here; hard to recommend over this trip.

16/1

3rd

7

(2)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Francesi

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Sits third, one place behind Aisling Oscar, in the All Weather Horse of the Year standings after his fine winter; yet to win at Wolverhampton but he has run well here; Billy Loughnane takes over tonight; each-way shout.

5/1

Form: 62-670 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins on his record but he has finished down the field in three runs back from a break this year; only dropped 3lb for those defeats and he may need some more help from the handicapper.
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10th

7

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Good Morning Alex

9st 2lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

7-24 with his last win coming when joined on the line at Ripon (1m, good; 3-1 favourite) in April 2025; struggled on AW through the winter (0-4), and was pestered for the lead, weakening to finish fifth (beaten 8l), at Ripon five weeks ago; an easing mark isn't enough to tempt.

16/1

5th

4

(1)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ripon

Good Morning Alex

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Dead-heated over C&D (good) last April and went very close at Carlisle in June; well handicapped on that form but a long way below his best on AW this year; the return to turf needs to trigger a major revival.

16/1

8th

5

(10)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Good Morning Alex

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Two C&D wins on his record but he has finished down the field in three runs back from a break this year; only dropped 3lb for those defeats and he may need some more help from the handicapper.

50/1

33/1

Form: 1296-9

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won two 7f handicaps for Mick Appleby last summer; 20-1 for his stable debut here (7f) five weeks ago and he turned in a low-key effort; yard going well but he looks a risky proposition.
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13

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

War Howl

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Won back-to-back 7f races on sound surfaces last summer when with Mick Appleby but has been well below that level of form in all five starts for his current trainer; very handy mark but no recent signs of revival.

33/1

18th

22

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

War Howl

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Well treated on his warm spell (finishing positions 112) last summer; not in anything like the same form this year for new yard, however, and is best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.

40/1

11th

9

(5)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Thirsk

War Howl

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Two 7f wins for Mick Appleby last summer; back to his last winning mark but that is a result of showing little in three starts for current connections; only of interest if attracting support.

25/1

20/1

Form: 7-3455 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Not the easiest to win with and although he has been running respectably of late, he has more on his plate from just out of the handicap in a higher grade.
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3rd

6

(5)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

17:05 Hamilton

Starliner

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Linda Perratt

Took advantage of his career-low mark when beating Donna Nook at Ayr (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; not so good at Thirsk last time and he is not the easiest to predict.

9/1

9th

11

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Starliner

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Linda Perratt

He'd taken a healthy drop in the weights during an AW spell since December and was able to take advantage at Ayr (1m, good to firm) last week; ought to have another handicap in him off this 2lb higher mark but perhaps in a less competitive race than this.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £22.40
Straight Forecast £16.77
Tricast £139.59
Trifecta £197.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Callianassa

POSTDATA:

Carron

TOPSPEED:

Tribal Wisdom

The Sun:

Night Breeze

D Express:

Starliner

Daily Mail:

Francesi

NEWMARKET:

Carron

Telegraph:

Carron

The Star:

Carron

RP RATINGS:

Callianassa

The Times:

Callianassa

Daily Mirror:

Callianassa

Daily Record:

Callianassa

The Guardian:

Tribal Wisdom