March 27 / 20.30 Newcastle (AW)

20.30

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SBK Betting Podcast Handicap

  • Prize money: £18319
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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SBK Betting Podcast Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.80
  • Place: £3.90

Form: 3227-6

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Good second in competitive races in her first two handicaps last summer, latterly a Racing League event over C&D; pulled too hard when only sixth of seven on 6f Southwell reappearance but this lightly raced filly retains potential and the return to 5f looks a good move.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(7)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Lingfield

Pixie Diva

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Dual sprint winner on AW; 0-5 on turf but ran well when favourite for big-field event at Thirsk (5f, good; finished 1l third) most recently; warrants respect off same mark.

7/4

3rd

5

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Pixie Diva

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: George Scott

Only eighth of 17 when favourite at Ascot two weeks ago, although far from disgraced; still relatively lightly raced and just 1lb higher than for 5f Newcastle win in March; not ruled out.

9/1

8th

11

(7)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Pixie Diva

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: George Scott

Narrow Newcastle win on her penultimate start; did best of the rest behind an emphatic all-the-way winner at Yarmouth three weeks ago (5f, good); this race should be more conventional and she is more appealing than many.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 053-69 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 5f on turf last year; also a good third over 5f on Southwell's Tapeta in September but below that level in two outings there this year, weakening quickly last time; others are more persuasive.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Mon Na Slieve

11st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Kevin Ryan

Prominent racer; on a lenient mark but his losing sequence is mounting and he had no obvious excuses when beating just one home at Beverley three weeks ago.

11/1

7th

7

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Beverley

Mon Na Slieve

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Prominent racer; on a good mark and his latest Hamilton third offered hope he would be adding to his tally soon; tongue-tie returns today; considered.

9/2

3rd

8

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

19:30 Hamilton

Mon Na Slieve

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Beaten just a nose at Newcastle (5f, AW) in March and close fifth of 13 over this C&D (good) last month; might not be far away if he's on a going day but he's been up and down this season and was soundly beaten at Thirsk (5f, good) last time.

11/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 7422-2

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Has largely run well in defeat since scoring twice over 6f on testing turf in autumn 2024, including when second of 12 on Southwell AW debut and reappearance (gelded) five weeks ago; led until approaching the final furlong at the Nottinghamshire venue so should be speedy enough to cope with the return to 5f; enters calculations.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Station X

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Two wins this year, the latest a front-running C&D success in June; solid third off this mark at Hamilton 11 days ago; has other pace to contend with this time.

9/1

3rd

1

(4)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Station X

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Front-runner whose three turf wins have all been on ground slower than good, the most recent coming when holding on at Chester (6f, good to soft) two months ago; may not have things all his own way in front but commands respect off this 2lb higher mark.

4/1

1st

3

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

13:35 Chester

Station X

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Bryan Smart

His two turf wins (6f) came on soft and heavy; in good form this year and he made all at Southwell (6f, AW) in April; latest fourth at Carlisle was a fair effort on Tuesday and he's well drawn to attack.

7/2

25/1

Form: 27898- D

Last run: 178 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Lost his form for Des Donovan last autumn but that means he has a reduced mark to work with on this first outing for Ruth Carr after a 10,000gns sale in October; the sort this yard will gets wins from but whether it's at the first time of asking remains to be seen.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Kinetic Force

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Has made a good start for Ruth Carr and emerged from midfield to edge home over C&D a month ago; on that run and past exploits, he remains on a useful mark up 4lb.

8/1

1st

10

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Kinetic Force

8st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Two good runs since joining Ruth Carr, fourth of 12 at Newcastle in March and third of 17 at Musselburgh three weeks ago; up in class but should give it another good go.

9/2

3rd

7

(13)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Kinetic Force

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Two wins (AW/turf) for previous yard; close fourth at Newcastle (5f, AW) on stable/seasonal debut; fighting chance provided he builds on that effort; similar type to Emerald Harmony.

12/1

Form: 503-21 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Built on his Southwell reappearance second to Master Of My Fate when seeing off five rivals (including Master Of My Fate and Reigning Profit) back there 13 days ago; compiling a good AW record and ought to go well again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Redcar

Sports Coach

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Gained all three wins on Tapeta but kept on well for close second of 17 on turf at York (5f, good to firm) a fortnight ago and is respected off just 2lb higher here.

3/1

2nd

8

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Sports Coach

11st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Antony Brittain

Had slipped in the weights before returning to form when second of 12 at Newcastle last month, coming close to landing a gamble; still 4lb below his last winning mark and should be in the mix again.

12/1

2nd

2

(1)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Sports Coach

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Now 4lb lower than when winning at Southwell (5f) in March; creditable efforts on turf more recently and he now drops into a Class 5; has a much better chance than his form figures might indicate.

10/1

Form: 9002-8 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
All four wins when trained by Craig Lidster; drew a blank for Ivan Furtado last year but was second over 6f at Kempton on final start; faded as if his first outing for this yard was needed when eighth of 11 over 6f here 15 days ago; should last longer this time.
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2nd

1

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:13 Ripon

Almarada Prince

10st 0lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Winless since 2024 but he's holding his form well this summer, posting a good second of 21 in 6f York handicap in July; very much one to consider despite 2lb weights rise.

11/4

2nd

5

(14)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Almarada Prince

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Made the frame in big-field C&D handicaps on his last two runs; would have finished much closer 13 days ago but for being hampered in the closing stages; mark left unchanged and he should be in the thick of the action once again.

6/1

4th

5

(12)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Almarada Prince

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Ran his best race for new connections when third of 21 in a 0-85 over C&D four weeks ago; mark left unchanged but he does need to prove himself on ground firmer than good.

7/1

Form: 5878-5 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
The winner of three turf handicaps in 2025, the latest off 3lb higher; stopped in his run on a couple of occasions and shaped better than the result when 2l fifth of six to reopposing Sports Coach on 5f Southwell reappearance 13 days ago; might be worth chancing.
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10th

4

(8)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Reigning Profit

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Maintained unbeaten Ripon record (3-3; all 5f) when seeing off Rock Of England and Mark's Choice in early July; ran respectably in Class 2 at Goodwood (5f) before toiling at Pontefract; fairly treated but effectiveness over 6f is questionable.

16/1

8th

8

(7)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

17:45 Pontefract

Reigning Profit

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Soundly beaten over C&D (good to firm) two runs ago but prior to that he won at Ripon (5f, good), and he posted a respectable effort at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) last time; he's won here four times; not ruled out.

16/1

11th

24

(11)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Reigning Profit

8st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ruth Carr

Exposed ten-time winner who was down the field in this 12 months ago when 1lb higher; won at Ripon this month (no headgear) before finishing fifth of seven 11 days ago at Pontefract (visored); a long time since he wore blinkers.

50/1

Form: -42614 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Had Sports Coach behind in second when back to winning ways at Southwell (5f) last month but only a respectable fourth to that same rival back there since.
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11th

5

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:23 Chester

Master Of My Fate

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Has won twice on the AW since finishing well held in this 12 months ago but hasn't offered all that much in his last three races.

20/1

8th

4

(8)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Beverley

Master Of My Fate

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Added another two AW wins to his tally earlier in the year; unplaced in three runs back on turf but dropping back into a Class 4 should help; others preferred all the same.

8/1

7th

7

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

14:30 Doncaster

Master Of My Fate

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

Successful twice over 5f at Southwell this year; ran respectably back on turf at Nottingham (5f, good) in April but he was laboured in similar conditions at York two weeks ago; has bit to prove again after that and he's never won off a mark this high.

16/1

8/1

Form: 04131- CD

Last run: 104 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Had his first 30 starts on turf but reacted well to a belated switch to AW at the end of 2025, winning twice over C&D; the latter success came in quite smooth fashion so he could still be feasibly treated off 6lb higher if fully primed after 104 days off.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(4)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Tiriac

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Well handicapped and loves slow ground; in better form than his formfigures suggest but the worry is his tendency to blow the start.

7/1

6th

3

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Tiriac

9st 5lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

1lb below his last winning mark but usually misses the break and has finished out of the frame in all five starts this year; rain would help.

10/1

5th

5

(6)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Tiriac

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Can blow the start but he won two C&D handicaps in late 2025 and is well treated on that form; trainer has won the last two renewals of this race; high on the list.

8/1

Form: 63416/ D

Last run: 566 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Made a winning start to his AW career in a 5f Chelmsford nursery in August 2024 and shaped well when pitched into a Group 3 over 6f at Kempton just a week later, impressing with his headway into contention before his effort flattened out (raced keenly); not seen since but retains plenty of potential as a sprint handicapper, for all it would be understandable were this outing to be needed; the betting should provide more clues in that regard.
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2nd

2

(3)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Blast

9st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Consistent since returning from 18 months off; easy to argue he's happier on the AW than turf, so he's at least entitled to close the gap on Michaela's Boy from Yarmouth on 5lb better terms; the hood comes off today.

4/1

4th

4

(4)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

14:40 Yarmouth

Havana Blast

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Promising 2yo; missed 2025 but he has shown he retains plenty of ability with placed efforts at Wolverhampton (5f) and Kempton (6f) on his last two starts; promise in one run on fast turf; respected.

9/2

3rd

5

(7)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Havana Blast

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Sole success came at Chelmsford AW in August 2024 and missed all of last year; showed he was on the way back when runner-up to an improver at Wolverhampton (5f) last month; steps up in trip and should run well.

9/2

11th
4 (3)
Blinky

12/1

Form: 0252-8 D

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won twice on Tapeta early last year; ran well from 5lb out of the weights when second of six at Wolverhampton (5f) just before Christmas but never involved at Southwell at the beginning of January; freshened up since; same yard runs Sports Coach.
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10th

3

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blinky

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Antony Brittain

On a losing run but was only beaten 4l last time at Southwell (5f) in a race won by Naana's Sparkle who was second at Goodwood on Tuesday; hasn't had many chances over this longer trip and he has been running on at the minimum.

5/1

4th

9

(1)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Blinky

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Beaten 13 times since his last win in March 2025 but he returned to form with close fourth at Chester three weeks ago and he has a good record over this C&D in the main; each-way claims.

8/1

4th

9

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Blinky

9st 2lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Yet to strike form after two starts this season but now 5lb lower than when placed in Epsom's Dash (5f, good) just over a year ago and has won on good to soft ground; can't be ruled out.

25/1

OUR TIP

40/1

Form: 045/09 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Useful as 2yo for Archie Watson but hasn't shown he retains that level of ability in two recent comeback outings for Julie Camacho.
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14th

9

(24)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Vingegaard

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Held on grimly for a first success since his 2yo days (missed 2025) at Thirsk (6f, good) six weeks ago; only 2lb higher but that form has taken a few knocks since.

20/1

1st

2

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Thirsk

Vingegaard

10st 1lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

A fairly useful 5f winner in 2024 for Archie Watson; missed 2025 and yet to show that form for his current yard this season, finishing last of six in 5f Hamilton handicap 20 days ago; others are preferred.

12/1

6th

3

(1)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

16:05 Hamilton

Vingegaard

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

He ran his best race for current connections when third of five at Catterick five weeks ago (6f, good; blinkers first time); dropped 2lb but suspicion he will remain vulnerable.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £114.80
Straight Forecast £85.68
Tricast £248.64
Trifecta £716.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Sports Coach

The Times:

Station X

TOPSPEED:

Master Of My Fate

NEWMARKET:

Havana Blast

The Guardian:

Almarada Prince

The Sun:

Tiriac

SPOTLIGHT:

Reigning Profit

D Express:

Station X

Daily Record:

Station X

Telegraph:

Sports Coach

Daily Mail:

Sports Coach

The Star:

Sports Coach

POSTDATA:

Master Of My Fate

Daily Mirror:

Master Of My Fate