March 21 / 20.00 Newcastle (AW)

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  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

12/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 65-455 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Recorded sole win for former yard in Kempton novice event; no progress in handicaps, modest fifth over C&D (debut for new stable) most recently.
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1st

5

(3)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:24 Lingfield

Mighty Vega

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Being kept busy having raced 11 times on the AW since November, winning two; is a reliable type, but anyone's guess as to how he will cope with the return to turf; a player if he handles it.

5/1

2nd

7

(8)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Mighty Vega

9st 6lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

In good form for his current yard, scoring over C&D in March and runner-up back over C&D 13 days ago; well in the mix despite a 2lb rise.

7/1

2nd

1

(7)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Mighty Vega

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Enjoying a consistent spell on the AW, including when winning over C&D late last month off a 3lb lower mark; looks set to give his running once more but is exposed now and vulnerable to improvers.

5/1

14/1

Form: 08565-

Last run: 172 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Posted one of her better efforts in Newcastle handicap (7f; AW debut) on final 2yo start, while shaping as if this return to 6f is worth exploring; seasonal debutante who could go well.
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12

(12)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Baldosa

8st 10lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Remains winless and she comes here on the back a below-par fifth in 1m handicap at Redcar 26 days ago; needs this step up in trip to spark some progress.

10/1

5th

6

(10)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

19:50 Redcar

Baldosa

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Enters calculations on her solid 6f Newcastle third in March but well held over 6f/7f on turf since; it remains to be seen whether the step up to 1m makes a difference.

22/1

8th

10

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Doncaster

Baldosa

8st 11lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Enters calculations on her solid 6f Newcastle third in March but she came in only 11th in 6f Pontefract handicap 18 days ago; needs to bounce back.

33/1

Form: 454-2

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Promising effort at Lingfield (6f) switched to handicap level last time, beating all bar a very progressive rival who was on the second leg of a four-timer; gelded since; enters calculations.
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6th

2

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

16:35 Carlisle

Thankfully Simmy

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Six-race maiden who has broadly consistent RPRs; made late headway from rear over 7f at Doncaster on turf debut most recently; possibilities upped further in trip, provided he takes well to first-time headgear.

9/2

6th

3

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Doncaster

Thankfully Simmy

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Proving consistent; gelded before a keen-going fourth of seven in 6f Newcastle handicap last month; he remains with some potential at this trip if proving more tractable.

15/2

4th

5

(1)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Thankfully Simmy

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Promising effort at Lingfield (6f) switched to handicap level last time, beating all bar a very progressive rival who was on the second leg of a four-timer; gelded since; enters calculations.

7/2

Form: 43621- CD

Last run: 106 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Sound performances at Newcastle (5f/6f) since handicapping and switched to AW, close second in November then scoring gamely in December; respected with further improvement plausible.
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2nd

2

(3)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Brave Traveller

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Won a 6f nursery here off 2lb lower late last year; below that level in two runs back and has been gelded since only beating one home down to this trip at Catterick six weeks ago.

11/2

9th

3

(5)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:13 Catterick

Brave Traveller

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Edged out Liverpool Star to win a 6f Newcastle handicap in December; faded into fifth on his reappearance there in March but is entitled to strip fitter for the outing; showed promise on turf at the start of his career; respected.

5/1

5th

4

(7)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Brave Traveller

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Sound performances at Newcastle (5f/6f) since handicapping and switched to AW, close second in November then scoring gamely in December; respected with further improvement plausible.

2/1

Form: 5686-

Last run: 234 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Not particularly solid on his turf form last summer but this new scenario (AW/handicap debut) may see him in a different light; check the market signals for further guidance.
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5th

12

(6)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Everydaysasaturday

8st 13lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Still to get involved in a finish (5f-7f) and has missed the kick the last twice; will need to get away much better dropping from 7f in first-time headgear.

20/1

11th

11

(7)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Everydaysasaturday

8st 10lb

J: Harry Smith

T: Declan Carroll

Six-race maiden; made no impression at Newcastle (6f, AW) on his handicap debut in March and failed to beat a rival home following a slow start over this C&D 35 days ago; dropped 2lb.

25/1

7th

7

(3)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:18 Southwell (AW)

Everydaysasaturday

8st 12lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Modest form in five runs over sprint trips; attracted some support at Newcastle on his handicap debut/reappearance 12 days ago but couldn't land a telling blow; improvement required for the step up in trip.

14/1

Form: 593-

Last run: 185 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced filly who posted her worst effort in sole AW attempt but may fare better in this handicap scenario on return from six-month absence; market support would cement that possibility.
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9th

5

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ripon

Peggy Boo

9st 4lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Signs of ability in three 2yo runs but she has finished last in her two sprint handicap runs this year (6f, AW and 5f, good); dropping down the weights but she has a point to prove.

25/1

8th

8

(2)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:22 Catterick

Peggy Boo

8st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Just minor promise in three novice/maiden runs last year; well-beaten 28-1 shot on last month's handicap/seasonal return (6f, AW); returning to 5f on turf could help but she does have a point to prove.

25/1

7th

7

(4)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Peggy Boo

9st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Thrice-raced filly who posted her worst effort in sole AW attempt but may fare better in this handicap scenario on return from six-month absence; market support would cement that possibility.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3-54

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £26.90
Straight Forecast £27.90
Tricast £215.66
Trifecta £138.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Brave Traveller

POSTDATA:

Southern Warrior

Telegraph:

Thankfully Simmy

D Express:

Baldosa

NEWMARKET:

Southern Warrior

The Times:

Southern Warrior

The Sun:

Southern Warrior

RP RATINGS:

Brave Traveller

Daily Mail:

Brave Traveller

Daily Mirror:

Brave Traveller

The Star:

Brave Traveller

Daily Record:

Brave Traveller

The Guardian:

Thankfully Simmy