March 21 / 19.00 Newcastle (AW)

19.00

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  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 90342- D BF

Last run: 96 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Made the breakthrough in a Windsor handicap (1m, good) last May and he ended last year with a good second at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta); returns after three months off but he's on the same mark as last time and is still unexposed on AW; respected.
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2nd

6

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Barrys Boy

9st 13lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Recorded his first AW win when prevailing at Newcastle in March but held since and others are preferred.

7/1

9th

4

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Barrys Boy

9st 7lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Kept on well to justify favouritism over C&D (from 3lb lower) on penultimate start; beaten - fifth, hung left under pressure - in a stronger Class 4 at Nottingham subsequently; might have to settle for minor honours on AW return.

5/1

5th

13

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:25 Nottingham

Barrys Boy

8st 11lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Won at Windsor (1m, good) last spring and he doubled his tally when justifying favouritism at Newcastle (1m, AW) in March; that was a narrow success but he's only 3lb higher and is respected after another break.

10/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 534-52 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Made it second time lucky for current yard when winning over C&D last October; well held in her next four runs but she got back near best when a close second behind Mr Nugget at Southwell (1m) last month; only 1lb higher here and she's respected with cheekpieces added.
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5th

4

(7)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:00 Pontefract

Selection

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

4yo filly whose form at Pontefract comprises her sole turf win, gained over 6f in 2024, and strong-finishing second (nearly got up) over 1m last time; major player back up just 1lb.

9/4

2nd

2

(1)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Selection

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

6f course win as a 2yo; added a 1m handicap at Newcastle last October and there have been some near misses on AW this year too; not beaten far into fifth at Thirsk on Saturday on her return to Class 5 level; well drawn but slower than good would be a concern.

8/1

5th

1

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Selection

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

Turf winner as 2yo; some good AW runs since winning at Newcastle (1m) in October but she's slacked off on her last two starts and needs a turnaround now back on this surface; has more to prove than some.

20/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £6.90

Form: /2754- D

Last run: 231 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Listed winner as a 2yo for William Haggas but his only success since then was in a Killarney handicap (1m) for Willie Mullins in 2024; ran respectably in his final two runs last summer but he now returns for another new yard; market should guide after 231 days off; headgear removed.
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2nd

2

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:05 Doncaster

Alpha Capture

10st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Formerly with William Haggas and Willie Mullins; consistent for this yard and deserved his battling win over C&D latest; can run well again off just 3lb higher.

7/2

1st

1

(9)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Alpha Capture

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Not the force of old but he retains ability and has performed with credit for his new yard this year, most recently finishing second of nine at Pontefract 12 days ago (6f, good); down in class today and should go well despite his small rise in the weights.

4/1

2nd

8

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Alpha Capture

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Form for new yard this term comprises two placed efforts over 1m and a running-on sixth over 7f; useful over 6f early in career but isn't crying out for the return to this trip.

7/1

Form: 262-44 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Sole win was at Ripon last April but he's run plenty of good races since, including when fourth at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) 19 days ago; continues to edge down the weights and he shouldn't be far away.
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4

(4)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

15:33 Redcar

Criminal Shore

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (1m) in June but only 17th in 7f York handicap since; he needs to get back on track.

10/1

17th

16

(10)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Criminal Shore

9st 4lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: David O’Meara

No great strike-rate but a switch to hold-up tactics worked a treat when landing a second career win at Newcastle (1m, AW) ten days ago, doing well to get up having not got in the clear until inside the final furlong; a shorter trip and different track mean similar tactics may not be as easy to pull off this time.

12/1

1st

7

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Criminal Shore

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David O’Meara

Sole win from 19 came at Ripon (1m, good) last April; mostly consistent this year, a close fourth to Flying Fletcher over C&D in January, and occupied that same position behind Barry's Boy here in March; easing mark, with Paul Mulrennan booked for the first time.

10/1

8/1

Form: 85-671 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
4yo who turned things around with 28-1 win off a reduced mark here (1m2f) two weeks ago; that was a last-gasp success but he's only 1lb higher here and he should get a decent pace on this drop back in trip; dangerous if he can repeat that latest form.
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4th

2

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

19:50 Brighton

Boubyan

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Has an inconsistent profile but both wins have been off higher marks so cannot be discounted.

5/1

5th

2

(9)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:18 Windsor

Boubyan

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Has a patchy profile but he won at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in March and was a strong-finishing second at Pontefract (1m, good) last Wednesday; on same mark here and he's a key player on this step back up in trip.

11/4

2nd

1

(9)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Boubyan

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Appleby

Made all on good to firm at Newbury (1m; first-time cheekpieces, kept since) in July and doubled his tally when picking up AW handicap (1m2f) in March; raced freely when underwhelming on last two starts but drops in grade and has already dipped below his last winning mark.

12/1

5/1

Form: 433552 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
All of his five wins have been at Newcastle and he produced a strong finish to go close over 7f here last Thursday; only 1lb higher on this step back up in trip and he's an interesting contender.
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7th

6

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Concert Boy

9st 8lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Well handicapped on pick of this year's AW form but finished well down the field on both starts last month (1m1f/7f) and is now 0-23 on turf.

40/1

8th

6

(8)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Concert Boy

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Kept busy and largely in good form without winning on the AW this season; beat one back on turf in 1m1f Carlisle handicap two weeks ago though so has a bit to prove.

25/1

10th

14

(4)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:53 Carlisle

Concert Boy

8st 8lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Does most of his racing at Newcastle (AW) where he has registered all five wins; generally consistent this year but seems to have a difficult task back on turf, being 8lb higher than last attempt.

12/1

25/1

Form: 52240- D

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Had several close calls on turf in the second half of last year but she was tailed off here in her final run in 2025; has a bit to prove after 119 days off and her overall record stands at 1-21; blinkers removed.
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4th

3

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:45 Thirsk

Harswell Ruby

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Two wins from 29 starts, with the most recent success coming in April over this C&D; had cheekpieces back on (retained) when runner-up at Pontefract (1m, good) nine days ago and holds good claims off the same mark.

15/8

2nd

4

(2)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:18 Pontefract

Harswell Ruby

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Blew the start at Carlisle 13 days ago, so possible to forgive that, and is just 1lb higher than when winning at Thirsk (1m, good) in April; this stiff mile should suit her well and one of the more interesting ones.

7/1

5th

1

(3)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

15:30 Carlisle

Harswell Ruby

9st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Doubled her tally when winning at Thirsk (1m) in April; has continued to run with credit and it was a very solid fourth of 16 at York (1m1f, also good) 11 days ago; firmly in the picture again.

8/1

12/1

Form: 262163 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Six-time course winner who scored over C&D last month but that was a narrow success and he's been vulnerable in both runs since; looks weighted near his best and others are more persuasive.
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7th

2

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Patrick Morris

Six-time course winner, including twice from the front over C&D this winter; 4lb higher than for his last win and he's never defied a mark this lofty, but the promising Harry Vigors takes off 7lb and he may make a bold bid.

6/1

8th

7

(1)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

Six-time course winner who scored over C&D last month but that was a narrow success and he's been vulnerable in both runs since; looks weighted near his best and others are more persuasive.

12/1

3rd

5

(8)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Two 1m wins here this winter but more to prove at this trip; 3.5l behind Flowstate here 19 days ago and others look better treated.

11/2

3/1

Form: 511212 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Progressive gelding who has won four of his last eight starts and was a close second at Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta) two weeks ago; remains feasibly treated off only 1lb higher than for that last run and he's a big player again on this drop back in trip.
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5th

8

(1)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mr Nugget

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: David Simcock

Another who is enjoying a fine winter, winning for the fifth time when seeing off ten rivals at Southwell last month; steadily-run race no good to him at Newcastle on Saturday and he's capable of bouncing back quickly.

9/2

9th

3

(7)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Nugget

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David Simcock

Progressive gelding who has won four of his last eight starts and was a close second at Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta) two weeks ago; remains feasibly treated off only 1lb higher than for that last run and he's a big player again on this drop back in trip.

3/1

2nd

6

(2)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mr Nugget

8st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David Simcock

Justified favouritism at Southwell most recently, making it three wins from his last four starts and taking strike-rate since November to 5-11; has a particularly good record at Wolverhampton in that period; progressing well with age and warrants respect off bottom weight upped further in class.

11/4

10th
9 (6)
Hostelry

33/1

Form: 34765- D

Last run: 158 days

W: 8st 11lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won at Carlisle (1m, good) last August but she was out of sorts in the autumn including a well-held fifth over C&D last time; resumes off a reduced mark but she's 0-12 on AW; looks opposable after 158 days off.
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4th

3

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

20:20 Hamilton

Hostelry

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Scored five times last season (twice over C&D) but yet to hit top form this term, just a fair fifth of nine to Daring Leader at Pontefract (1m) 12 days ago; needs to take a step forward.

7/1

5th

2

(9)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Pontefract

Hostelry

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Ten-time winner; kept on for never-dangerous fifth, beaten under 3l, when favourite for the latest Beverley race won by Anificas Beauty; closely matched with that rival on the revised terms.

13/2

5th

1

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:30 Beverley

Hostelry

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ruth Carr

9yo mare whose C&D form includes one of her five wins last term and a resurgent effort on penultimate start; latest race didn't pan out favourably; runner-up in this contest three years ago; likely player.

9/2

16/1

Form: 636745

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
3lb lower than for his Wolverhampton win in December and there have been some solid efforts in defeat since; this step back up in trip is no problem but he didn't shine here two weeks ago and he's not a frequent winner; others are preferred.
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1st

9

(9)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lessay

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Patrick Morris

C&D winner off 8lb higher in December; chased home Split Elevens here last month but not quite so good back here four weeks ago; apprentice takes off a useful 5lb; each-way shout.

10/1

6th

7

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lessay

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Three AW wins, the latest over C&D in December; went through a quiet spell since his most recent 7f run here (in January) but fared better back over C&D in May when going close off a reduced mark; bang there.

7/1

2nd

6

(6)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lessay

9st 5lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Not at his best of late, but has dropped 8lb lower than when successful over C&D in January; needs a resurgence, but is too well handicapped to ignore.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £14.60
Straight Forecast £12.14
Tricast £233.26
Trifecta £280.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mr Nugget

TOPSPEED:

Criminal Shore

Daily Mirror:

Boubyan

The Guardian:

Alpha Capture

The Times:

Barry's Boy

Daily Mail:

Selection

RP RATINGS:

Concert Boy

POSTDATA:

Criminal Shore

Daily Record:

Boubyan

NEWMARKET:

Mr Nugget

Telegraph:

Mr Nugget

The Sun:

Mr Nugget

The Star:

Mr Nugget

D Express:

Alpha Capture