May 01 / 20.10 Newcastle (AW)

20.10

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Ride For Tommie Jakes Racing Club Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £3917.04
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Ride For Tommie Jakes Racing Club Memorial Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.80
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 6-3281 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Good efforts in all three 6f runs this year, placed behind the prolific Yorkshire Glory twice and readily seeing off five rivals at Southwell eight days ago; 1lb well in under a penalty; should go well.
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4th

7

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Raft Up

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

In fine form at 6f on the AW of late, winning at Southwell and Newcastle; has a better strike-rate on sand than turf (1-17) but he was running to a similar level on grass as AW in 2025 and it may be unwise to presume he's a one-surface wonder; respected.

3/1

1st

5

(8)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Raft Up

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

Good efforts in all three 6f runs this year, placed behind the prolific Yorkshire Glory twice and readily seeing off five rivals at Southwell eight days ago; 1lb well in under a penalty; should go well.

5/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 931350 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; popped up in a 5f handicap here in February but more to prove after lesser efforts here (bled from the nose) and on turf on his last two starts.
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4th

5

(11)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ayr

Lions House

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Linda Perratt

Yet to win on turf, but is now 1lb lower than when winning at Newcastle in February (5f); could go well, although was beaten 10l here last time (6f, soft).

10/1

12th

11

(8)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Lions House

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

A contender on his AW form this year but latest fourth to Parisiac at Hamilton (5f, good) doesn't suggest he is the answer this time.

14/1

20/1

  • Place: £11.30

Form: 42-288

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden; well short of his Irish best in two runs for new stable in March (5f); enough to prove for now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

10

(8)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Woolridge

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Is 0-11 but he posted his best effort for Scott Dixon when third of 12 in 6f Newcastle handicap last month; not ruled out back on turf.

20/1

3rd

11

(3)

1st May 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Woolridge

9st 2lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Scott Dixon

Ten-race maiden; well short of his Irish best in two runs for new stable in March (5f); enough to prove for now.

20/1

Form: 21260- D

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Heavy ground excuses her low-key end to 2025 and she ran a series of good races, including a win at Hamilton when first tried in blinkers; whether first time out is the time to catch her remains to be seen but interesting that a tongue-tie goes on for her return.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(8)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:02 Hamilton

Annie Edson Taylor

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

C&D winner in first-time blinkers last September; also successful last time when getting up to win at a head at Thirsk (6f, good); up 2lb; should go well.

7/2

1st

5

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Thirsk

Annie Edson Taylor

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Phillip Makin

Has shown her best form at Hamilton since joining Phil Makin, winning in added blinkers there (similar mark) last September; did well to finish fourth (met trouble) on seasonal reappearance at Newcastle but took backward step there next time; is capable if fully firing.

10/1

6th

2

(4)

19th May 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Annie Edson Taylor

9st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Yard among the winners of late and this mare made a pleasing C&D comeback early in the month, especially given she hit traffic; entitled to have come on for that first run in six months and goes on the shortlist.

7/2

6/4

Form: 776-21 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Began his 3yo campaign with a BHA mark of 93; a lot of water has flowed under the bridge since but he has bounced back to form for Adam Kirby, finishing second at Chelmsford in March (7f) before an easy win at Yarmouth ten days ago (6f, good to firm); 3lb well in under a penalty; obvious chance.
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6th

3

(13)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Caragio

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Wide-margin turf win in April flanked by two AW defeats as favourite; perhaps the return to turf will help but he is creeping back up the weights.

6/1

5th

1

(1)

1st May 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Caragio

9st 10lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

Began his 3yo campaign with a BHA mark of 93; a lot of water has flowed under the bridge since but he has bounced back to form for Adam Kirby, finishing second at Chelmsford in March (7f) before an easy win at Yarmouth ten days ago (6f, good to firm); 3lb well in under a penalty; obvious chance.

6/4

1st

4

(1)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

15:45 Yarmouth

Caragio

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

A fairly useful 7f winner at his best; gambled on for his new yard and and shaped well when second of 11 in 7f Chelmsford handicap 26 days ago, just edged out having been set plenty to do; up 3lb but he can make amends with cheekpieces refitted.

2/1

Form: 40-745 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
On a dangerous mark now and his three runs this year have offered hope that his losing run could be snapped imminently; effective on AW and likely to be involved.
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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

2nd

3

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:20 Doncaster

Kings Merchant

9st 12lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Philip Kirby

Progressive as a 3yo (C&D winner) but regressed last year and has continued to slide this season; hit a bit of traffic when not beaten far in first-time cheekpieces (retained) latest but others look to have stronger claims.

7/1

8th

8

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Thirsk

Kings Merchant

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Philip Kirby

On a losing run and he beat only one in 7f Carlisle handicap 18 days ago; this C&D winner needs to take a big step forward in first-time cheekpieces.

10/1

12/1

Form: 080-59 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Two-time C&D winner; unplaced but ran with credit in two Thirsk handicaps last month; type to pop up soon off a reduced mark.
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8th

8

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Beverley

Lord Abama

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Front-runner who made an encouraging reappearance at Thirsk in April; hasn't built on it, but this drop to 5f (for just the third time in a long career) is an interesting move and the fitting of a tongue-strap might help too; well drawn on the rail.

9/1

7th

3

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Lord Abama

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Front-runner who made an encouraging seasonal debut in higher-grade contest at Thirsk (6f good; visored) in April; not in same form on either start since (blinkers refitted last time) but has slipped to a tempting mark.

12/1

7th

9

(5)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Lord Abama

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Two-time C&D winner; unplaced but ran with credit in two Thirsk handicaps last month; type to pop up soon off a reduced mark.

12/1

12/1

Form: 266543 CD BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Five-time C&D winner; unable to justify favouritism in a 0-55 here 11 days ago and he has more on his plate at this level.
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9th

16

(14)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Asadjumeirah

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Three wins on AW last year but his last turf success was in April 2022 and he returned to this sphere with a well-held sixth at Thirsk (6f, good; 12-1) last month; others are more appealing.

16/1

6th

15

(17)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Asadjumeirah

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Antony Brittain

His last turf success came over this C&D (good) but back in April 2022; this is his level now but others are more appealing for win purposes.

20/1

8th

12

(6)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

8st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Five-time C&D winner; unable to justify favouritism in a 0-55 here 11 days ago and he has more on his plate at this level.

12/1

33/1

Form: 300/

Last run: 506 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Finished a creditable third of seven (6f, good to soft; RPR 66) at Ayr on his 2yo debut; well beaten twice afterwards (7f and 1m); makes handicap and stable debut after a 506-day absence; has been gelded; betting to guide.
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9

(8)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Goal Line

9st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ivan Furtado

Lightly raced 4yo who has failed to back up debut effort; fitting of tongue-tie needs to make a difference.

33/1

9th

1

(10)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Ayr

Goal Line

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

Placed on debut in a C&D maiden (good to soft) in August 2024, but low key on final two starts for Adrian Keatley; always behind, off a 506-day absence, on recent stable/handicap debut at Newcastle (6f); now 3lb lower.

14/1

9th

10

(11)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Goal Line

9st 2lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ivan Furtado

Finished a creditable third of seven (6f, good to soft; RPR 66) at Ayr on his 2yo debut; well beaten twice afterwards (7f and 1m); makes handicap and stable debut after a 506-day absence; has been gelded; betting to guide.

33/1

16/1

Form: 00110- CD

Last run: 161 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Recorded back-to-back C&D wins last October (the second off 3lb lower) but the wheels came off in his hat-trick bid in November; back from 161 days off with a point to prove.
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10th

7

(7)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Recorded back-to-back C&D wins last October (the second off 3lb lower) but the wheels came off in his hat-trick bid in November; back from 161 days off with a point to prove.

16/1

8

(6)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Comes here chasing a C&D hat-trick after two narrow wins last month; still feasibly weighted up 3lb and should be in the thick of the action.

9/2

8

(6)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Comes here chasing a C&D hat-trick after two narrow wins last month; still feasibly weighted up 3lb and should be in the thick of the action.

9/2

Form: 1608-0

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f handicap at Catterick off this mark last July but it has been downhill ever since; plenty to prove.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

5

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

20:39 Carlisle

Invincible Ruby

10st 5lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Iain Jardine

Won at Catterick over 7f last year and she doubled her tally when scoring over C&D (good) last month; solid third under a 5lb penalty (effectively this mark) six days later and she's firmly in the picture.

9/2

3rd

1

(12)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

Invincible Ruby

10st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Hinted at a revival on penultimate start and comfortably took advantage of a reduced mark at Carlisle (6f, good) last Monday; even with 5lb penalty she's still favourably treated on peak form; respected, assuming the widest draw doesn't prove a hindrance.

7/2

1st

1

(8)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Invincible Ruby

10st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Generally disappointing since last summer's win at Catterick (7f, good to firm) but her keeping-on fourth at Hamilton (6f, good) 11 days ago was a step back in the right direction; interesting to see whether she can build on that effort.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 01422- D

Last run: 238 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £27.50
Straight Forecast £21.23
Tricast £778.92
Trifecta £805.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Caragio

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Daily Mirror:

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The Star:

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