May 01 / 17.53 Newcastle (AW)

17.53

Standard

Roflow Dust & Fume Lev Systems Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 4f 98y
  • Class 4
  • 5 runners
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Roflow Dust & Fume Lev Systems Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/5 (Won)

  • Win: £1.54
  • Place: £1.10

Form: /2701-

Last run: 281 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Powerful yard, who won this two years ago, had a few disappoint at short prices of late; this lightly raced 400,000gns yearling holds obvious claims, having been gelded since winning his novice last summer (highly tried a couple of times prior) though.
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1st

1

(3)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

17:53 Newcastle (AW)

The Cursor

9st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Powerful yard, who won this two years ago, had a few disappoint at short prices of late; this lightly raced 400,000gns yearling holds obvious claims, having been gelded since winning his novice last summer (highly tried a couple of times prior) though.

4/5

1st

5

(1)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

15:45 Doncaster

The Cursor

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Solid second in Doncaster maiden on seasonal debut (1m2f; useful winner has advertised the form since); seemingly out of his depth in Epsom Listed event and Royal Ascot handicap since; respected back in calmer waters.

7/4

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3/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 112-83

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Headgear helped last autumn, with him landing a hat-trick, including two over 2m round Southwell, latterly off a 4lb lower mark; solid effort there last Thursday, back from a few months off (1m3f), but he'll want a similarly strong pace this evening.
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2nd

5

(5)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 3

17:55 Southwell (AW)

New York Minute

9st 4lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Joey Ramsden

Ran poorly last time, taking turf record to 0-6; broadly consistent on AW otherwise for current yard and he is 2-2 over C&D, the wins gained last autumn; 3-8 overall in this sphere; likely to be played late by Jamie Spencer (up for first time) and has possibilities back here.

9/2

9th

8

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

New York Minute

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Joey Ramsden

Headgear helped on AW last September-December, including for 1m6f/2m hat-trick; peak form was not repeated this year, including in two small fields this spring but they were at 1m3f/1m4f; returning to 2m should be a big help but none of his turf form (five races) approaches this mark.

12/1

2nd

2

(4)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

17:53 Newcastle (AW)

New York Minute

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Joey Ramsden

Headgear helped last autumn, with him landing a hat-trick, including two over 2m round Southwell, latterly off a 4lb lower mark; solid effort there last Thursday, back from a few months off (1m3f), but he'll want a similarly strong pace this evening.

3/1

6/1

Form: -26436 C

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Not as good now but remains generally consistent and is back on the mark off which he won here (1m2f) in the winter; needs to bounce back from a lesser effort over C&D when last seen six weeks ago.
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4th

2

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Machete

11st 4lb

J: Mr Matt Brown

T: David O’Meara

Not as good as he was in France and last two runs have been well below his best; however, on too good a mark to dismiss and inmates from this yard can return to form from nowhere.

12/1

3rd

3

(6)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

17:53 Newcastle (AW)

Machete

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Not as good now but remains generally consistent and is back on the mark off which he won here (1m2f) in the winter; needs to bounce back from a lesser effort over C&D when last seen six weeks ago.

6/1

Form: 3-5510 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won for blinkers first being fitted and did so again for them going back on over C&D two months ago; lacked consistency in recent times and there's not much wiggle room off this mark but he's capable if on a going day.
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5th

5

(4)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 4

17:05 Carlisle

Ludos Landing

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Seven-time winner whose three appearances here have yielded two wins (7f and 1m) back in 2022/2023; also finished runner-up in this race (good to firm) in 2024 and he was back on track when fairly close third of four at Hamilton (1m5f, good to firm) four weeks ago; winner and second have won subsequently and he warrants consideration.

16/1

3rd

2

(2)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

15:35 Hamilton

Ludos Landing

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Dipped into Class 5 company at Newcastle in March and won comfortably (extended 1m4f); two disappointing runs have followed and he now has a point to prove; has run well in two course visits, at least.

10/1

Form: 4540/

Last run: 568 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Limited in four runs on the Flat as a 3yo before winning a juvenile hurdle when last seen 18 months ago; this looks quite an ask from 2lb out of the handicap under Lexie Clarkson, who's taking just a second ride under rules.
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7th

8

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

14:10 Cartmel

Melinda

11st 1lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Made a winning start over hurdles in 2m Musselburgh juvenile in November 2024; had been off for 17 months before coming in last of five on Newcastle AW (1m4f) 22 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

14/1

5th

5

(5)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

17:53 Newcastle (AW)

Melinda

8st 4lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Limited in four runs on the Flat as a 3yo before winning a juvenile hurdle when last seen 18 months ago; this looks quite an ask from 2lb out of the handicap under Lexie Clarkson, who's taking just a second ride under rules.

33/1

1st

8

28th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

13:00 Musselburgh

Melinda

10st 9lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell

0-4 and inconsistent on the Flat, and stablemate Johnny Ringo showed stronger form in that code; however, she has shown some promise and it will be no surprise if she gives a good account for her in-form yard on hurdle debut.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £3.40
Straight Forecast £3.06
Trifecta £6.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The Cursor

Daily Mirror:

New York Minute

RP RATINGS:

Machete

The Times:

Melinda

POSTDATA:

Ludo's Landing

Telegraph:

The Cursor

The Guardian:

The Cursor

Daily Mail:

The Cursor

D Express:

The Cursor

The Sun:

New York Minute

The Star:

New York Minute

Daily Record:

New York Minute

TOPSPEED:

Machete