May 19 / 17.35 Newcastle (AW)

17.35

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Newcastle Tapeta Enabling Champions Since 2016 Handicap

  • Prize money: £3977.84
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Newcastle Tapeta Enabling Champions Since 2016 Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.10
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 3338-3 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner, latterly after a five-month break off 4lb lower last August; another solid effort fresh when not far behind Lord Capulet and The Green Man four weeks ago and is 7lb better off with the winner; can miss the break but is considered.
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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

2nd

3

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Chester

Kings School

11st 0lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Gemma Tutty

Readily landed 7f handicap at Newcastle (fourth success there) 24 days ago; can't be ruled out on a rare turf start despite a 5lb weights rise.

7/2

1st

2

(9)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Kings School

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

Three-time C&D winner, latterly after a five-month break off 4lb lower last August; another solid effort fresh when not far behind Lord Capulet and The Green Man four weeks ago and is 7lb better off with the winner; can miss the break but is considered.

6/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 113011 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who's won five already this year, the first four over C&D; a 5lb rise for his latest turf victory under 5lb claimer Jack Nicholls demands more but such has been his rate of progress he may well be up to it.
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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

2nd

1

(5)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Lord Capulet

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Front-runner who's won five already this year, the first four over C&D; a 5lb rise for his latest turf victory under 5lb claimer Jack Nicholls demands more but such has been his rate of progress he may well be up to it.

11/4

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 276323 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner who's been in good form here this spring; no obvious reason he won't go well again, having split Lord Capulet and King's School last month, but there's not much room for manoeuvre off this mark.
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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

Form: -44458

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Rare run at shy of 1m when not far behind three of these over C&D last month; generally consistent but has only won once and didn't build on that back on turf last time.
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4

(4)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

15:33 Redcar

Criminal Shore

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (1m) in June but only 17th in 7f York handicap since; he needs to get back on track.

10/1

17th

16

(10)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Criminal Shore

9st 4lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: David O’Meara

No great strike-rate but a switch to hold-up tactics worked a treat when landing a second career win at Newcastle (1m, AW) ten days ago, doing well to get up having not got in the clear until inside the final furlong; a shorter trip and different track mean similar tactics may not be as easy to pull off this time.

12/1

1st

7

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Criminal Shore

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David O’Meara

Sole win from 19 came at Ripon (1m, good) last April; mostly consistent this year, a close fourth to Flying Fletcher over C&D in January, and occupied that same position behind Barry's Boy here in March; easing mark, with Paul Mulrennan booked for the first time.

10/1

20/1

Form: 8256-8 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Always the danger he'll fluff the start, as he did on his C&D comeback in March; not beaten far that day and is on his last winning mark but comes with risks attached.
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5th

6

(2)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Carlisle

Rich Rhythm

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Harriet Bethell

Has shown most of his handicap form over 7f, winning twice on AW; however, both 2026 efforts suggest this return to 6f is worth exploring; effective on turf and he's on a handy mark.

9/1

5th

9

(6)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Rich Rhythm

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Harriet Bethell

Always the danger he'll fluff the start, as he did on his C&D comeback in March; not beaten far that day and is on his last winning mark but comes with risks attached.

20/1

Form: 264-36 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Four-time Polytrack winner who ran well below market expectations in two previous starts on Tapeta; back on his last successful mark but didn't build on a decent comeback effort last time.
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8th

2

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

17:28 Chester

Red Mirage

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Has a win over C&D but that was over four years ago; hasn't backed up an encouraging third at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in March in two runs since but has dropped to a career-low mark so all is not lost.

8/1

6th

7

(7)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Red Mirage

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Four-time Polytrack winner who ran well below market expectations in two previous starts on Tapeta; back on his last successful mark but didn't build on a decent comeback effort last time.

12/1

6th

4

(6)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Leicester

Red Mirage

9st 6lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: John & Sean Quinn

Resumed from four months off with a good third of 15 in 7f Doncaster handicap 15 days ago; must enter calculations off an unchanged mark.

7/2

11/1

Form: 8-5445 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner who hasn't been running badly this year without getting the breaks; on a handy mark again and holds each-way claims into a stronger race.
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4th

2

(2)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Jkr Cobbler

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Gained five of his nine wins over C&D, the latest eight days ago (good ground); still on workable mark under 4lb penalty and ought to be right in the thick of things again.

2/1

1st

4

(6)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Jkr Cobbler

9st 11lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Gained four of his eight wins over this C&D; made the frame off today's mark on consecutive starts at Carlisle last month (7f, soft/1m, good) and is sure to be suited by the return to this track; respected.

5/1

25/1

Form: 90-775

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Ex-Gosden maiden who's shown enough this spring to suggest he's on a competitive mark now; still to finish placed after nine runs, often at short prices, but no surprise to see him pop up; look for some support this time.
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2nd

1

(11)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Palmarian

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Off the mark on first run over 1m at Leicester (good to firm) two weeks ago, despite not getting the best of runs; should go well again off 2lb higher.

9/2

1st

1

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

17:05 Leicester

Palmarian

10st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Didn't progress in six runs for the Gosdens and the handicapper has been in command for new yard in 2026; latest Redcar effort can be upgraded though and he holds each-way claims off his reduced mark.

7/1

5th

9

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Palmarian

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Unplaced in all 11 starts including five for this yard, but continues to edge down the weights and endured a bit of a nightmare at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 13 days ago; shapes as though he has a bigger effort in him and worth a second look.

12/1

Form: 7327-8

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Went close off this mark over C&D last backend and a good test over this trip is fine; quiet on his turf comeback and only has a selling handicap win to his name but he's quite capable.
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12th

16

(14)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

Yaajooz

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won a 1m selling handicap (good to firm) at Thirsk when with George Boughey; has gone close a couple of times for this yard, including here (1m, good) 12 months ago when 3lb higher; below par in both starts this season but not written off.

20/1

9th

5

(10)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Yaajooz

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Went close off this mark over C&D last backend and a good test over this trip is fine; quiet on his turf comeback and only has a selling handicap win to his name but he's quite capable.

16/1

8th

10

(8)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

15:22 Beverley

Yaajooz

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Gained sole win in July 2024 on final start for previous yard; record of 0-9 for current stable doesn't tell the whole story as he's posted a few second-place finishes that represent peak form; capable of going well.

14/1

33/1

Form: 07535-

Last run: 222 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Regressed for Nigel Tinkler last year; having a first run at beyond sprints trips for his new yard, back from seven months off; doesn't make obvious appeal.
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14th

9

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Ticktyboo

9st 6lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Just one win from 21 starts and that was in a maiden in August 2024; has dropped a long way in the weights but he generally struggled for Nigel Tinkler last year and was last of ten on recent stable debut at Newcastle (7f, AW); visor is now added.

40/1

10th

12

(4)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Ticktyboo

8st 6lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Regressed for Nigel Tinkler last year; having a first run at beyond sprints trips for his new yard, back from seven months off; doesn't make obvious appeal.

33/1

5th

2

(4)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ticktyboo

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Sole win came in a three-runner maiden at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) last August; best effort this year came over C&D two weeks ago but he enjoyed a clear run while several of those in behind got in each other's way; more needed to win.

11/2

Form: 9486-0 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £17.90
Straight Forecast £14.29
Tricast £34.53
Trifecta £55.70

Selections

Telegraph:

Lord Capulet

NEWMARKET:

Atmosphere

SPOTLIGHT:

King's School

RP RATINGS:

Criminal Shore

The Star:

Palmarian

Daily Mail:

The Green Man

TOPSPEED:

Criminal Shore

Daily Mirror:

Lord Capulet

The Sun:

Lord Capulet

Daily Record:

Lord Capulet

The Times:

Atmosphere

D Express:

Atmosphere

POSTDATA:

King's School

The Guardian:

King's School