March 27 / 18.30 Newcastle (AW)

18.30

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SBK: No Casino Just Sports Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £7851
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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SBK: No Casino Just Sports Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.30
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 907-36

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
1m winner for the Gosdens in May 2024; best effort for this yard came when a close third in a 5f Southwell handicap in January but not so good over 5f here since; steps back up in trip with a hood fitted.
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6th

8

(8)

1st Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

D Flawless

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Won a Class 5 C&D handicap for Paul Midgley in March off a 4lb lower mark; solid efforts in defeat since; starts out for her new yard in a competitive event.

8/1

3rd

4

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

D Flawless

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

A hood has helped in recent starts, winning at Newcastle (6f) in March and running creditably in turf handicaps (6f/5f, both good ground) twice last month; needs more to come out on top here.

6/1

9/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 50-613 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Serial hard-puller who can miss the break and will always come with risks attached; things fell right when he won a 0-50 classified event over C&D last month but he wasn't in the same form when 5l third in a handicap back here since; first-time headgear is reached for now.
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6th

9

(6)

19th Sep 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tickets

8st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Neville

Triple course winner who travelled smoothly for a long way before going close behind a well-backed favourite over C&D two weeks ago; looks interesting off only 1lb higher here and he should get a decent tow into this race.

5/1

2nd

6

(3)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Tickets

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Patrick Neville

Two C&D wins on his record and his two runs since joining Patrick Neville have been solid; another prominent showing seems likely.

9/2

4th

9

(7)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Tickets

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Patrick Neville

The last of his five wins was in a classified event at Newcastle (6f, AW) for Ben Haslam in February; made a solid start for new yard when runner-up there (tongue-tie added) in June and he's respected in suitable conditions back on turf.

100/30

3/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -12302 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Largely in good form over C&D this winter (three wins), bouncing back from a lacklustre effort last month when runner-up under Jack Callan three weeks ago; likely to go well again.
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10th

1

(2)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Teardrops

9st 9lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

Three-time winner over 6f at Newcastle for former yard; three heavy defeats for this one and limited appeal for now.

14/1

10th

3

(11)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Teardrops

9st 12lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Won three 6f handicaps at Newcastle over the winter when trained by Richard Spencer; two heavy defeats since joining this yard and risky, for all he's dropping in class this time.

16/1

11th

12

(6)

1st Jun 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Teardrops

8st 13lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Tony Carroll

Three Newcastle wins for Richard Spencer over the winter, latterly off 5lb lower, and remained competitive before changing hands for 5,000gns; usual tongue-tie/blinkers absent for his new yard latest (same again here), when well below par on turf.

10/1

20/1

Form: 8740-7 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
All four wins when trained by Ed Bethell; has failed to be placed from six runs for current yard; entitled to strip fitter for his recent C&D reappearance after over five months off but others are still preferred.
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8th

10

(8)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

15:25 Catterick

Kings Merchant

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Philip Kirby

Mostly running well since cheekpieces were fitted in June, winning over 7f (good) in July and 6f (good to soft) in September; will probably need extra for another win, though.

10/1

3rd

1

(6)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ripon

Kings Merchant

10st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Philip Kirby

Has found a bit extra in cheekpieces this summer and ended a losing run at Chester (7f, good) in July; went in again at Catterick (6f, good to soft) 18 days ago, narrowly once more, and goes on the shortlist.

3/1

1st

1

(2)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:36 Catterick

Kings Merchant

9st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Philip Kirby

Cheekpieces have helped this summer and he ended a losing run off 2lb lower at Chester in July; yard going well but maybe another furlong is optimal these days, especially round an easy, turning course.

5/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 774-79

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Dips into a 0-70 for the first time but hasn't obviously been shaping as if likely to be cashing in on his reduced mark.
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9th

3

(3)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Pianoforte

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Julie Camacho

Got up late to win Bath novice (5f, good to firm) for Andrew Balding in June; 0-9 for this yard (majority 6f, turf/AW) and first-time cheekpieces (removed) didn't spark an improved effort last time; career-low mark and second go at this trip (first is easily excused) the straws to clutch at.

16/1

6th

4

(4)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pianoforte

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Julie Camacho

Should be well handicapped now but he hasn't built on a good fourth at Newcastle in December in three subsequent runs; connections reach for cheekpieces tonight.

9/1

5th

1

(4)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pianoforte

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julie Camacho

Dips into a 0-70 for the first time but hasn't obviously been shaping as if likely to be cashing in on his reduced mark.

14/1

Form: 12527- CD

Last run: 176 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Often front runs; visored when winning four last summer (including C&D); went close off just 1lb lower last autumn but her record when fresh doesn't obviously point to her coming out on top after six months off; ran poorly on the previous occasion she wore cheekpieces.
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3rd

3

(3)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:03 Catterick

Miss Rainbow

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tracy Waggott

Prominent-racer who likes it here, winning for Connor Beasley over C&D last month off 4lb lower from stall 1; always wide from stall 9 behind Daytona Lady last time and that's best ignored but there's not much wiggle room off this mark.

8/1

8th

4

(9)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Miss Rainbow

9st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Two wins this summer, the latest over C&D 13 days ago when having a bit to spare; a 4lb higher mark may prove less of a hindrance than the widest stall.

9/2

1st

2

(1)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Miss Rainbow

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tracy Waggott

Often front-runner; course winner over 7f last June and gained her fifth success when winning at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) five starts ago; behind Barmyblade when third over this C&D before a lesser effort at Thirsk 11 days ago; could bounce back in this lower grade.

5/1

7/1

Form: 966-17 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
The drop to 6f saw him justify market support in an apprentice handicap this month; possibly found the run coming too soon when beaten favourite at Southwell a week later; 4lb higher now.
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6th

2

(2)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Elvetham

9st 11lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Conrad Allen

All four wins have been on Polytrack and latest was a comfortable success on his drop to 5f at Lingfield three weeks ago; this is tougher off 8lb higher but that was a personal best last time and he could have more to offer at this trip; respected.

4/1

1st

3

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Elvetham

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Conrad Allen

Three AW wins over 6f this year, including twice at Lingfield; best to forgive latest effort (did too much up front over 7f); possibilities provided he's effective at this new trip.

15/8

Form: 2-2357 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Three wins in Ireland, including one over this trip on the AW at Dundalk; placed three times there this winter and not seen to best effect (met trouble) on 6f Southwell yard debut 17 days ago; treated as if still in form.
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9th

1

(11)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

16:17 Carlisle

Velvet Skies

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

Three wins when trained in Ireland; ran well for second on his stable debut (7f, AW) in July but not so good twice since; not sure what to expect but further rain certainly won't hurt his chance.

14/1

8th

1

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Velvet Skies

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Gary Harrison

Ought to have coped much better with the good to soft turf when down the field at Ayr (6f) three weeks ago but ran on well for second behind a next-time-out winner over C&D on stable debut in July and has good claims if judged on that performance.

11/2

10th

1

(9)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Velvet Skies

9st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

On a losing run but he made a good start for new yard (formerly with Stephen Hanlon) with second of 12 in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 11 days ago; up 2lb but not taken lightly.

7/2

5/2

Form: 3-8541 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
His breakthrough success over 5f here last month came on his 20th start but it was his first attempt over a sprint trip so it's possible he could build on it, particularly as his strength at the finish suggests he should be at least as effective at 6f.
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4th

6

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

20:39 Carlisle

Sherlock

10st 2lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Kevin Ryan

Won a 5f AW event off 6lb lower in February and there was no disgrace in chasing home a Hamilton legend at that track (6f, good to firm) in returning blinkers (retained) nine days ago; he is another that cannot be discounted.

13/2

2nd

3

(1)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Sherlock

9st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Belatedly opened account at Newcastle (5f, AW) in February and has largely remained in good form since, albeit he was a shade disappointing when only sixth of ten at Ripon (6f, good; favourite) three weeks ago; can make his presence felt.

7/2

6th

3

(8)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Thirsk

Sherlock

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Made the breakthrough at Newcastle (5f) in February and fairly consistent since; couldn't master Yes I'm Mali over C&D (runner-up; 18-1) on penultimate start and boxed on from further back (fourth) at Beverley subsequently; a possible.

7/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £119.70
Straight Forecast £140.56
Tricast £805.68
Trifecta £1007.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sherlock

NEWMARKET:

Teardrops

POSTDATA:

Tickets

Daily Mail:

Pianoforte

Telegraph:

Kings Merchant

The Times:

Velvet Skies

RP RATINGS:

Sherlock

Daily Mirror:

Sherlock

The Star:

Sherlock

The Guardian:

Teardrops

The Sun:

Teardrops

Daily Record:

Teardrops

D Express:

Tickets