March 19 / 20.00 Newcastle (AW)

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  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 4-9642 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
No win since 2023 but he did record his best effort since returning from a 296-day break when second in 1m Southwell classified event 15 days ago; claims if in similar form with cheekpieces added.
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

7

(3)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yorkstone

10st 11lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Michael & David Easterby

Made all to win a 7f classified stakes at Newcastle 11 days ago when wearing cheekpieces for the first time; below best in two previous runs over this trip (has won at 1m).

5/1

1st

12

(5)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Yorkstone

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

No win since 2023 but he did record his best effort since returning from a 296-day break when second in 1m Southwell classified event 15 days ago; claims if in similar form with cheekpieces added.

8/1

2nd

9

(2)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Yorkstone

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

C&D winner in December 2023 (all three of his wins came in 2023); struggled on his first two starts since returning from a 296-day break but he ran better at Newcastle (1m, AW) 28 days ago; blinkers removed.

5/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 65-964

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in all ten starts but he has shown the odd bit of promise, including staying on for fourth in a 6f course classified four weeks ago; the return to 7f could help if anything.
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8

(2)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Redcar

Pebble Dash

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

Is 0-17 and he failed to build on earlier promise with sixth of eight in 7f classified event at Ayr last month; others are preferred.

20/1

6th

4

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:28 Ayr

Pebble Dash

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

16-race maiden; attracted support at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) ten days ago but he was passively ridden before finishing with a flourish to take fourth; going back over 7f can help and he holds each-way claims again.

12/1

4th

8

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

18:30 Hamilton

Pebble Dash

10st 7lb

J: Mr Louis Burke

T: Gary Harrison

0-15 but the odd promising effort, including a close second at Newcastle in March (7f); neither of his turf runs this summer suggest he is the answer today.

12/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 54-125 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
First then second in 1m course classified events on her first two starts this year; only sixth in a course handicap latest (1m again) but capable of bouncing back; 7f winner last year.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

6

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

I Can Boogy

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Three-time winner, the most recent in a classified at Newcastle (1m, AW) in February; ran well there three weeks ago and has to be considered returned to this level.

8/1

3rd

10

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

I Can Boogy

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Came from off a strong pace to win over C&D (16-1; from 2lb higher) in February, and maintained a similar level of form (253) for a short while afterwards; less convincing on turf lately, only sixth of 14 at Beverley last week; stablemate of Shimmering Spirit.

16/1

6th

6

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:30 Beverley

I Can Boogy

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Has a record of 2-8 on AW compared to just 1-13 on turf and ran below par returned to this sphere last time; has produced best results this year in classified events.

14/1

Form: 53-842 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Sole success from 39 starts came over C&D last summer; best effort this year when 1l second to reopposing Woodrafff in 1m course classified event a fortnight ago; likely to be on the premises if in similar form.
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8th

14

(18)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Starshot

9st 1lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Just one win from 43 starts but he's reached the frame on AW at Southwell (1m/7f) in his last two runs; usually comes from off the pace and has claims if he transfers his recent form back to turf.

10/1

4th

9

(9)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Starshot

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

One win from 42 starts but he's posted some good placed efforts this year, including when third of ten here over 1m eight days ago; drops back in trip with place claims but he may prove vulnerable from a win perspective.

7/1

3rd

8

(8)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Starshot

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

1-41; back-to-back good runs under Sean Kirrane in March but gave himself no chance of troubling the judge last week by failing to settle; usual tongue-tie returns.

12/1

Form: 4-3353 CD BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who has finished third in classified events on three of his four starts this year; first-time blinkers won't need to give him too much extra.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(10)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Spirit Of Bowland

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Readily landed a division of this race last year and sole win since came in C&D classified contest 34 days ago; should go well, for all that he might be vulnerable to younger legs.

7/1

1st

12

(4)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Spirit Of Bowland

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Dual C&D handicap winner who's run respectably on his last five starts (all classifieds); beaten just 1l (7f; first-time blinkers, now removed) at Newcastle one week ago and he'll likely be on the premises once more.

8/1

5th

8

(10)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Spirit Of Bowland

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

C&D winner who has finished third in classified events on three of his four starts this year; first-time blinkers won't need to give him too much extra.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: -43226 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Only sixth to Woodrafff over 1m a fortnight ago but placed at this venue on her three starts prior to that, including 7f; visored first time.
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6th

5

(9)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

Esque Elegance

9st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Finally got off the mark at 21st time of asking when seeing off 13 rivals over 1m at Newcastle (AW) under Conor Whiteley nine days ago; should be very competitive under a 5lb penalty if showing up in a similar mood.

3/1

1st

10

(1)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Esque Elegance

9st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Still a maiden after 20 starts but she's had two seconds in C&D handicaps this year and was close up when sixth over 7f here (first-time visor) last time; should go well again back up in trip and she's in the mix.

11/2

6th

2

(12)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Esque Elegance

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Stephen Hanlon

Only sixth to Woodrafff over 1m a fortnight ago but placed at this venue on her three starts prior to that, including 7f; visored first time.

8/1

11/4

Form: 224122 CD BF

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Running well at this level in recent weeks, coming from last to first over 1m here before finishing second at Wolverhampton (8.6f) and Southwell (1m); just as effective at 7f; the blinkers he's worn on his last five starts are now replaced by a first-time visor; should go well again.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(6)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:12 Redcar

Woodrafff

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Tends to be slowly away and is the type who needs everything to drop right if he's to win, but he's run several good races on AW this year and was fourth of 14 back on turf at Thirsk (7f, good) recently; in the mix.

7/1

4th

16

(10)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Woodrafff

9st 1lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Three-time winner who is fine at 7f or 1m; has been running well for a while and latest effort in the new visor at Newcastle can be upgraded.

14/1

7th

11

(2)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Woodrafff

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Running well at this level in recent weeks, coming from last to first over 1m here before finishing second at Wolverhampton (8.6f) and Southwell (1m); just as effective at 7f; the blinkers he's worn on his last five starts are now replaced by a first-time visor; should go well again.

11/4

Form: -54465

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at Carlisle (1m) last July but her more recent form is less encouraging, finishing behind Woodrafff and Starshot over 1m here a fortnight ago.
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4th

7

(10)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

18:39 Carlisle

Top Gun Tina

10st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: David Thompson

Three runs here include a neck defeat by stablemate Where's The Crumpet (1m, good to soft) last May and when taking a division of this race (soft) under Gina Mangan last year; that remains her only win and she's been off since April; market may help to decipher if this has been the target.

16/1

5th

14

(5)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Top Gun Tina

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: David Thompson

Off the mark at Carlisle (1m) last July but her more recent form is less encouraging and she's finished down the field here (1m/7f) in last three starts; overall record is 1-31 and others are preferred; yard also runs Martin's Brig and Wheres The Crumpet.

20/1

8th

10

(3)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Top Gun Tina

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

Got off the mark at Carlisle (1m) last July but her more recent form is less encouraging, finishing behind Woodrafff and Starshot over 1m here a fortnight ago.

20/1

10/1

Form: 457-15 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Won a C&D classified event in January; too keen for his own good over 1m here since and can fare better at 7f.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(11)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Chriss Mate

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gary Harrison

Won a C&D classified event in January; too keen for his own good over 1m here since and can fare better at 7f.

10/1

5th

1

(4)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Chriss Mate

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Gary Harrison

Came good at 13th attempt, with 7f course win in this grade three weeks ago; enjoyed run of the race in that slowly run event and his overall profile remains unconvincing but he should be fine back at 1m.

7/4

1st

2

(4)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:13 Newcastle (AW)

Chriss Mate

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Gary Harrison

12-race maiden; some headway from the rear when fifth at Wolverhampton (7f; 25-1) on penultimate start but took a backward step over 6f here five weeks ago; others preferred.

20/1

20/1

Form: 0-8745 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who does the vast majority of his racing here, winning three times (7f/1m) in the first half of 2024; needs to better his recent efforts to get heavily involved, though.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Marcello Si

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Usually runs at Newcastle and has never won elsewhere; inconsistent results in classified races this year; not beaten far at Southwell on penultimate but lacks solidity.

25/1

10th

5

(1)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Marcello Si

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Front-runner who does the vast majority of his racing here, winning three times (7f/1m) in the first half of 2024; needs to better his recent efforts to get heavily involved, though.

20/1

5th

3

(4)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Marcello Si

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Front-runner who does the vast majority of his racing at Newcastle, his three wins coming there (7f/1m) in the first-half of 2024; needs to better his recent efforts to be competitive, though.

10/1

Form: 5080-6

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 33

Form & Verdict
Poor form in eight runs from 5f to 1m; no appeal.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

7

(9)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Safios Princess

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Simon Whitaker

Poor form in eight runs from 5f to 1m; no appeal.

50/1

6th

8

(1)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:02 Southwell (AW)

Safios Princess

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Simon Whitaker

Poor form in seven runs from 5f to 1m; headgear absent today; no appeal.

100/1

10th

8

(11)

10th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Safios Princess

9st 9lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Simon Whitaker

Poor form in six starts over further; not easily recommended.

66/1

Form: 9-4260 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Close second in a 6f course classified last month but not in the same form at Southwell twice since, taking her record to 2-39; Liam Bailey in form but others are still preferred
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4

(8)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lauras Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Close second in a 6f course classified last month but not in the same form at Southwell twice since, taking her record to 2-39; Liam Bailey in form but others are still preferred

12/1

11th

6

(12)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Lauras Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Liam Bailey

C&D winner two years ago but that remains her last success; close second at this level at Newcastle last month (6f) but faded into sixth over C&D a fortnight ago; capable of a prominent showing.

7/1

6th

5

(6)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Lauras Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Won a C&D fillies' handicap in March 2024; hasn't won since, but was a creditable second in a 6f classified at Newcastle last week; has an each-way chance back up in trip.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £362.60
Straight Forecast £303.45
Trifecta £2190.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Woodrafff

The Guardian:

Starshot

POSTDATA:

Laura's Breeze

RP RATINGS:

Woodrafff

The Times:

Woodrafff

Telegraph:

Woodrafff

Daily Mail:

Woodrafff

D Express:

Woodrafff

Daily Mirror:

Woodrafff

The Star:

Woodrafff

Daily Record:

Woodrafff

The Sun:

Starshot