March 27 / 18.30 Newcastle (AW)

18.30

Standard

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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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

5th

8

(4)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Pontefract

D Flawless

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Fitted with hood for last two starts, winning on AW then respectable fourth at Pontefract, both over 6f; placed over 5f once; 0-5 on turf but could go well in the retained headgear.

11/1

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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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

2nd

7

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:38 Newcastle (AW)

Tickets

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Patrick Neville

Unplaced elsewhere on final three starts for Ben Haslam but wasn't running badly and three out of his last four wins have come at this venue; on a career-low mark and could play a leading role back here in a first-time tongue-tie on his stable debut.

13/2

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

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

Standard

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

8th

6

(8)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

17:55 Lingfield

Teardrops

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Has been campaigned exclusively on AW where he had three wins over 6f at Newcastle for Richard Spencer; sold for 5,000gns to join new trainer last month and is a fascinating contender back in trip on turf debut for shrewd yard.

9/1

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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5th

3

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Kings Merchant

9st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

2-6 over C&D; ended a 17-race losing run at Chester (7f, good) last month and only beaten just over 2l into fourth of eight at Catterick (7f, good to firm) ten days ago; shouldn't have an issue with the return to this trip and shortlisted.

7/2

4th

3

(7)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Kings Merchant

9st 13lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Philip Kirby

Won his first race since September 2024 when scoring at Chester last time (7f, good; third run in cheekpieces, runner-up third there the next day); up 3lb; goes well on fast ground; a possible.

11/4

1st

5

(7)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:50 Chester

Kings Merchant

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Philip Kirby

Gained all four wins over sprint trips, the latest in September 2024; ran quite well over 7f at Catterick (good) in May, though, and nearly exploited this career-low mark at Doncaster (6f, good to firm; second run in cheekpieces) a week ago; due to go back up 3lb; must be considered.

11/4

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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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

4th

7

(7)

24th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:18 Thirsk

Miss Rainbow

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tracy Waggott

Won this race last year and she scored over 5f here (good) last month; can be a bit up and down but she's finished a creditable third in last two runs, including at Catterick (6f, good to firm) on Wednesday; shortlisted.

9/1

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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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

10th

4

(2)

13th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:28 Lingfield (AW)

Elvetham

9st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Conrad Allen

Three AW wins this year, the latest here (6f) nine days ago; only 3lb higher under a penalty (1lb ahead of the handicapper) and he has form over a mile so this trip should be fine; one to consider.

7/1

1st

10

(8)

4th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:48 Lingfield (AW)

Elvetham

9st 2lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Won 6f handicaps at Kempton and here earlier this year; some good runs since and it was his first visit to Epsom when below par there last week.

8/1

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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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

2nd

3

(2)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:07 Wolverhampton (AW)

Velvet Skies

9st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Gary Harrison

Three-time winner in Ireland (7f/6f; AW/turf); 0-5 for Stephen Hanlon this year and he was well held at Hamilton (8.5f) 76 days ago; off since and now starts out for another new stable.

16/1

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

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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