April 20 / 20.00 Newcastle (AW)

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  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.10
  • Place: £1.60

Form: -11130 CD BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who won three in a row over C&D at the start of the year; finished out the back behind Anthropologist here last month but he didn't lead in that race and raced freely after being crowded in the pack; this is another competitive event but he has possibilities if he can bounce back.
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10th

9

(3)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Lord Capulet

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Five wins this year, with first four on AW and latest on turf at Redcar (7f, good) in May; placed twice since that last success but he didn't shine at Doncaster last time and he looks weighted near best off this mark.

16/1

6th

4

(9)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:05 Doncaster

Lord Capulet

10st 0lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Kevin Ryan

Had a good season already and Toby Moore's claim is welcomed when he might be a shade high in the weights now; beaten 2l at Chester last time, just behind King's School whom he beat the time before.

13/2

3rd

4

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Chester

Lord Capulet

10st 13lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Is enjoying a fine season and he racked up a fifth victory at Redcar (7f) in May; posted another very good effort with second of ten in 7f Newcastle handicap 24 days ago so he's a likely player once more.

5/2

6/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: -32763 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
His last three wins have been at Newcastle and he produced a powerful finish when going close in a Class 4 here (6f) last month; looks interesting off only 1lb higher on this drop back in grade and his last success was over C&D.
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6th

6

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

The Green Man

9st 2lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Philip Kirby

Seven wins include three on turf and it was a first success at 7f when scoring at Newcastle (AW; stays 1m) in December; took a good step forward from his return to turf when a keeping-on fourth at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; respected.

6/1

4th

11

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

The Green Man

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

A three-time 6f/7f scorer in 2025; kept busy and in good form (on the AW) this term until only 16th in 7f York handicap eight days ago; he's the type to bounce back though.

16/1

16th

18

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

The Green Man

9st 2lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Philip Kirby

Has raced almost exclusively on Newcastle's AW since joining Phil Kirby last autumn, winning three times (6f/7f) and placed on six other occasions, including last four starts; three 6f turf wins earlier in career (including here on good to firm) provide hope that he can continue the good work now back on the grass.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £5.30

Form: 13338- CD

Last run: 139 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has a fine record over C&D including three wins, four seconds and four thirds; didn't fire here in his final run last year but he remains feasibly treated on his best form and his last win was after a break; needs watching in the market back from 139 days off.
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5th

11

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Kings School

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

Newcastle regular (four wins) but well held in both visits here; still 4lb above his last winning mark and others make greater appeal.

14/1

8th

14

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

Kings School

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Gemma Tutty

Four-time AW winner, the latest at Newcastle (7f) in May, and good second at Chester (7f, good to soft) in June; however, only fifth of ten at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last time and has to leave that run behind if he's to get off the mark on turf at the seventh attempt.

33/1

5th

1

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:05 Doncaster

Kings School

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

All four wins at Newcastle but nothing wrong with latest second at Chester, especially as he missed the break; good chance off 1lb higher.

13/2

Form: 317726 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Just 1lb higher than when winning here (6f, AW) in January but he has a mixed record since and was only sixth of nine at Chelmsford last month; this return to 7f is no problem but he needs to get back in the groove.
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6th

3

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Newmarket (July)

Ziggys Condor

10st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Adam Kirby

His sole turf win was in 2023 but he was good third at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago and ran to a similar level when runner-up at Southwell (6f, AW) last time; headgear is now removed but he should go well again off unchanged mark.

11/2

2nd

1

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:16 Southwell (AW)

Ziggys Condor

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Adam Kirby

Handy sort; one of his three wins came over C&D early last year and he has become well handicapped, while he ran his best race since joining Adam Kirby when third of eight at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) on Saturday; should be bang there with a repeat; visor returns.

4/1

3rd

2

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

18:00 Doncaster

Ziggys Condor

9st 11lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Adam Kirby

No turf win since July 2023; ran respectably (fifth) on stable debut at Yarmouth (7f, good) in May and has had excuses since, including when stumbling and unseating his rider at the start at Goodwood on Wednesday; 3lb below last winning mark (AW), and with a 5lb claimer booked.

7/1

Form: 62-444

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Sole win was at Ripon last April but he's run plenty of good races since, including when fourth over C&D last month; continues to edge down the weights and he shouldn't be far away.
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7

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Criminal Shore

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Got the gaps, strong at the finish, when successful over C&D in June (17-2; from this mark - Flying Fletcher fourth); failed to build on that until hinting at a return to form at Doncaster (7f; sixth, 22-1; blindfold off late) latest; one to consider.

4/1

6th

8

(13)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Criminal Shore

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Scored at Newcastle (1m) in June but he has failed to reproduce it in three turf outings since and came in last of 11 at Haydock (7f) eight days ago; others are much preferred.

25/1

11th

4

(10)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

20:38 Haydock

Criminal Shore

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Won on turf last April and snapped long losing run at Newcastle (1m, AW) in June; however, well beaten back on turf on his last two starts and he needs to turn things around.

14/1

Form: -66421 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
4yo who recorded his third win when beating ten rivals over C&D last month; back up 4lb but he travelled strongly for a long way last time and hit a personal best with that stylish success; key player.
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3rd

3

(1)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:53 Southwell (AW)

Anthropologist

9st 11lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Herrington

Both AW wins at Newcastle (1m and 7f) but he lost out only narrowly over C&D in March; has had ups and downs since but he came from well back when fourth of ten to Gunfighter over C&D recently; place chance.

10/1

4th

1

(7)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Anthropologist

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Went close over C&D in March and won at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) 13 days later; not at the same level on his three starts since, particularly on turf on last two outings, but the return to Tapeta could prompt a revival.

7/1

8th

14

(13)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

Anthropologist

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Michael Herrington

7f-1m AW winner and 7f turf winner (good) last year when 6lb lower; well below par on both AW and turf on his last two starts and he does have a little to prove after that.

20/1

Form: 635314 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-20 but his last win was over C&D last month and he was only beaten 2l behind Anthropologist here last time; remains feasibly treated on his best form and he has possibilities.
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4

(11)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

20:00 Ayr

Phoenix Of Dreams

9st 12lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: John & Sean Quinn

7f winner on Newcastle AW in March; back on turf for the first time since last October but he's 8lb lower today and he does act on grass; however, jockey bookings suggest Highfield Viking is the stable preferred.

14/1

3rd

3

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:42 Southwell (AW)

Phoenix Of Dreams

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: John & Sean Quinn

Wins have been over 6f on turf and 7f on the AW (Newcastle); has been running well for a while and latest effort back at Newcastle was better than it looks.

5/1

7th

10

(10)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Phoenix Of Dreams

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Record of 2-20 but his last win was over C&D last month and he was only beaten 2l behind Anthropologist here last time; remains feasibly treated on his best form and he has possibilities.

9/1

8th
11 (13)
Novak

10/1

Form: 742465 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Prolific winner who is generally reliable but he's not threatened in his last two starts, the latest behind Anthropologist over C&D last month; continues to edge down the weights but this is a deep race and he needs to raise his game.
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1st

5

(1)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Novak

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Gained last five wins on AW but has proved consistent in Scotland since returned to turf; finished 1l second at Ayr (7f) most recently; reasonably solid contender in current form.

7/1

2nd

5

(11)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Novak

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Hasn't won on turf for more than three years but he's run plenty of good races this season including when runner-up over C&D (good to firm) in May and close third at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) in June; hasn't made an impact in last two runs but this drop back in trip is a positive and he's in the mix.

13/2

4th

5

(2)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Novak

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Tough, consistent sort; hasn't won on turf for more than three years but plenty of decent placed runs this term, including when second over 1m here in May (good to firm) and when close third over 6f at Hamilton in June (good to soft); yet to win over 1m.

6/1

Form: 05-726 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner who scored off 1lb higher over C&D in September; has been hit and miss since but he finished second here (7f) on his penultimate run and wasn't disgraced after an awkward start at Southwell last time; usually races prominently and he's not ruled out back at this track.
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10th

7

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:53 Southwell (AW)

Blazing Son

9st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

Five AW wins include two on this course (at 6f; has won over 7f) but he's been going through a quieter spell of late; others more likely.

12/1

3rd

4

(9)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Blazing Son

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

He needs to improve upon his last few showings and was held in fifth over C&D most recently; however, this two-time course winner is 6lb lower than when second at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) in March and is not written off.

10/1

5th

7

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Blazing Son

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

4lb lower than for his win at Newcastle (7f) last September; up and down in 2026 and others bring stronger claims.

12/1

16/1

Form: 023706 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
11-time course winner who defied this mark over C&D in December; some creditable efforts since but he has been a bit up and down and was only sixth behind Anthropologist here last time; others preferred.
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10th

9

(9)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Joe Leg

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ruth Carr

11-time course winner who defied this mark over C&D in December; some creditable efforts since but he has been a bit up and down and was only sixth behind Anthropologist here last time; others preferred.

16/1

6th

5

(9)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Joe Leg

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

11-time course winner, the latest over C&D in December, and he twice finished placed over C&D last month; certainly of interest on that form but this 12yo has gone off the boil on his last two starts.

14/1

11th

1

(7)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Bobby Joe Leg

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Failed to fire at Newcastle last week but this veteran had run two fine races in defeat beforehand; fully effective at this track too so no great surprise were he to rebound quickly.

12/1

11th
14 (12)
Kitaab

20/1

Form: 984067 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
His last win was in October 2024 and he's been well held in most of his runs this year; on reduced mark but this looks tough back up in grade and others are preferred.
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11th

5

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Kitaab

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Showed signs of a revival when fourth in a handicap at Thirsk (6f, good; 11-1) and a slow start was no help at Chester (stays 7f); only 2-35 but he's not without a chance.

5/1

7th

10

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:12 Chester

Kitaab

8st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

No win since October 2024 but he's on a reduced mark and showed signs of a revival when fourth at Thirsk (6f, good; 11-1) last month; has possibilities if he can build on that and he's effective at this trip.

12/1

4th

10

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Thirsk

Kitaab

8st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Philip Kirby

No win since October 2024 (Newcastle); weakened quickly on turf return at Doncaster (7f) three weeks ago; the only real glimpse of life this year was when a never-nearer fourth at Southwell (5f; 25-1) in February; stablemate of East Tyrone.

33/1

12th
12 (11)
Cusack

16/1

Form: 29486- CD

Last run: 149 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Nine of his ten wins have come at this track (7f-1m2f) but last success was 13 months ago and he finished down the field here in his final two runs last year; looks opposable back from a break.
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12th

10

(12)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cusack

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: David Thompson

10-47 on AW, with all bar one of those wins coming at Newcastle (7f-1m2f); now sits 3lb below his last winning mark, and Tom Kiely-Marshall's 5lb claim is a bonus, but seems to have lost his way; may strip fitter for 7f course comeback run.

40/1

11

(2)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Cusack

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Nine course wins to his name, mainly in the early months of the year; 50-1 for his C&D return a month ago, when well behind a few of these, and needs a big step forward.

25/1

12th

12

(11)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cusack

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: David Thompson

Nine of his ten wins have come at this track (7f-1m2f) but last success was 13 months ago and he finished down the field here in his final two runs last year; looks opposable back from a break.

16/1

20/1

Form: 70933- CD

Last run: 241 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Scored off this mark over C&D last March but she didn't hit the same level in seven subsequent runs last year; has a bit to prove after eight months off and regular hood is missing on this step back up in grade.
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4th

5

(5)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Too Much

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David Thompson

Well backed when winning a C&D handicap in July; performed with credit in a much stronger race here two weeks ago; 1lb lower today and she has a good chance back down into a Class 6.

11/2

5th

13

(1)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Too Much

8st 10lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: David Thompson

Back to form with a bang when winning a C&D handicap 26 days ago; that was a lowly Class 6 event though and a 7lb rise against deeper opposition looks beyond her.

14/1

1st

1

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Too Much

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: David Thompson

Course winner (6f/7f); not at her best in three runs this year but dropping down the weights and this is an ease in grade; has run well over C&D before but she may need more of a test.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 23216- CD BF

Last run: 151 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Two 7f wins on Tapeta last year including a dominant display in a C&D handicap in November; flopped here in her final run in 2025 but she's had a break since and it wouldn't be a surprise if she found more progress as a 4yo; needs a close look on her return.
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1

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

18:50 Hamilton

Call Me Betty

10st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Made all when winning a 6f handicap at Carlisle in May; well beaten either side of that but she returns from a break with conditions to suit.

7/1

9th

1

(7)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Pontefract

Call Me Betty

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Dods

Seemed suited by the drop back to 6f when making all to win at Carlisle last time (good to soft; first turf win, second only fifth next time); up 2lb; a possible.

3/1

1st

1

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Call Me Betty

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Two AW wins at 7f and she ran respectably over that trip in turf handicaps late last summer but was too far below her best in November and on her reappearance last month to make much appeal today.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £92.90
Straight Forecast £79.24
Tricast £1454.16
Trifecta £1332.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Anthropologist

The Times:

King's School

Daily Mirror:

Phoenix Of Dreams

The Sun:

Ziggy's Condor

The Guardian:

Too Much

Daily Mail:

The Green Man

TOPSPEED:

Novak

D Express:

Blazing Son

RP RATINGS:

Anthropologist

POSTDATA:

Anthropologist

The Star:

Anthropologist

Daily Record:

Anthropologist

Telegraph:

King's School