June 02 / 20.45 Newcastle (AW)

20.45

Standard

Penny Hotels Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Penny Hotels Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £65.50
  • Place: £12.80

Form: 5-7976 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 12 came in the mud at Ffos Las (1m, heavy) last September; didn't offer much in her first three starts this year, and only a smidgen more when sixth of nine at Kempton (1m; 28-1, beaten 3l) four weeks ago.
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6th

2

(1)

28th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ffos Las

Dinah Myte

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: John Gallagher

The winner of two 1m handicaps, on Newcastle AW and here on heavy; capable of going well back at 1m, having raced too freely over 1m4f last time.

6/1

6th

3

(5)

11th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Dinah Myte

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Running consistently well in recent months including winning a handicap at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in June; yet to attempt this far, but still one for the shortlist down to this level for the first time.

4/1

3rd

5

(1)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

16:20 Yarmouth

Dinah Myte

8st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Gallagher

Both wins over 1m, at Ffos Las (heavy) last September and at Newcastle (AW) last month; finished second of six at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) this month and she is one for the shortlist off the same mark.

4/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 4-3766 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Won four over C&D (BHA marks between 50-60) in 2024; began 2026 with a respectable third to Sea Legend, but it's been disappointing - with some mitigation - that he hasn't built on that since; stablemate of Billyjoegold.
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2nd

1

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Four C&D wins in 2024 (including a Class 5); unfortunate (hampered) not to justify market support when runner-up to Dinah Myte here in June; excuse - bled from nose - next time; recent Southwell run (fifth) should have him spot on for this.

9/2

5th

3

(13)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:00 Southwell (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ruth Carr

The last four of his five wins were over 1m on Newcastle Tapeta (hampered on sole start here); looked an unlucky loser at Newcastle on penultimate start but bled from the nose when a disappointing favourite there on latest; player if straight back to form.

11/2

8th

3

(11)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Four C&D wins; attracted market support and looked an unlucky loser, hitting the line strongly after being hampered at a crucial stage over C&D (100-30 favourite, beaten a head) three weeks ago; still fairly weighted after a small upward nudge; holds an obvious chance.

4/1

28/1

  • Place: £12.20

Form: 0-6580 D

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
1-25, that win for the Johnstons in an Ayr maiden (1m) in May 2023; in freefall since joining this trainer (0-7), weakening tamely after taking a keen hold in an added visor at Southwell (1m3f; last of ten) nine weeks ago, the drop back in trip needs to make a big difference.
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2nd

10

(5)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Abu Royal

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: L J Morgan

Sole win came at Ayr; among the market leaders back there early last month on first crack at 0-50 company, but finished well held behind Approaching Dawn; given a second go in a visor today, switched from cheekpieces.

14/1

7th

1

(1)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Abu Royal

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: L J Morgan

Inconsistent on AW this year and record is only 1-27 but the Ayr factor makes him interesting on classified debut; gained his win in sole visit to this course (May 2023).

7/1

6th

8

(10)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Abu Royal

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: L J Morgan

1-26, the success over three years ago; drop back in trip (and refitted cheekpieces) coincided with overdue return to form, when a closing third to Dinah Myte (Barleybrown second) over C&D 23 days ago; his odds will be shorter now, but whether he'll back it up is questionable.

10/1

4th
9 (12)
Volenti

7/1

Form: 8-0974 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Four C&D wins, including when justifying favouritism in January 2025; in reasonable form on turf this time last year (from marks in mid 60s) but has lost his way since then, tumbling down the handicap; latest Ripon fourth (beaten 8l) isn't enough to tempt.
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3rd

6

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

16:45 Ripon

Volenti

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Losing run is mounting up but he's currently in a consistent vein of form; moved out of Ben Haslam's yard since last run; again has frame possibilities.

7/1

3rd

5

(1)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Redcar

Volenti

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Arrives in decent nick without winning, fourth of nine in 1m handicap at Ripon 13 days ago; it's now 20 runs since his last victory however.

13/2

4th

9

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Volenti

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ben Haslam

In reasonably good form having made the frame in last three starts; however, still has a better strike-rate on Newcastle AW than on turf and this is a step back up in grade; 2lb out of weights.

10/1

10/1

Form: -50960 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
9-96; just failed to reel in Wyvern over 7f here in December but laboured since; weakened, well down the field at Ripon (1m, good; beaten 17l) latest; is fairly treated but the chances are that age is beginning to catch up with him.
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2nd

3

(8)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

16:45 Ripon

Little Ted

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Quirky sort who has sometimes snatched defeat from the jaws of victory this season, partly through idling in front; has the ability to record a fourth C&D win, provided new headgear works a treat.

11/4

4th

9

(12)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:05 Ripon

Little Ted

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has three C&D wins to his name, including this race in 2023; retains ability but threw away a golden opportunity at Leicester last month and a subsequent Newcastle run was below his recent best too; minor money perhaps his best hope.

14/1

6th

4

(9)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Little Ted

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Tim Easterby

The winner of nine races, including C&D, and arrives in good form having finished second in three of his last four races; did rather throw away his latest start at Leicester though, surging to the lead 1f out but dossing in front and picked off close home; has the ability to win but he will need producing late.

7/2

Form: 682235 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Ready winner here (6f, Class 6; 11-1) on New Year's Day, and in the frame four times since, including over 7f here (18-1) in March; fifth at Musselburgh latest and that form has taken a few knocks since; tackles 1m for the first time.
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5th

6

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Penny Mountain

9st 7lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gary Rutherford

Just 1-22 but scores good marks for her consistency since 6f AW win in January; denied clear run before keeping on for fifth in recent C&D contest won by Jkr Cobbler; each-way claims at least.

9/1

5th

3

(8)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Penny Mountain

9st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Gary Rutherford

Largely consistent mare who was third over 6f at Hamilton on her last two appearances; also suited by this longer trip and won't mind if the ground is slower than good; probably won't be far away.

8/1

3rd

5

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Penny Mountain

9st 5lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Gary Rutherford

Largely consistent mare who was respectable third of seven when dropped back in trip for C&D (good to soft) amateur riders' race a fortnight ago; probably won't be far away.

6/1

3/1

Form: 4144-3

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Pounced late at Southwell (7f; from 2lb lower) last November and close up (fourth) behind Little Ted over 7f here the following month; freshened up since fair third at Southwell (first try at 1m) in January; market can guide.
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2nd

9

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Cable Beach

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tom Tate

Has run with plenty of credit in recent starts and is back off the same mark as when gaining his sole success over this C&D last November; a player.

5/1

4th

9

(9)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Cable Beach

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Tom Tate

Southwell 7f win; close fourth over 7f here last December; flashed home late, having had no luck in running, over C&D (seventh of 13) recently; Robert Havlin booked in this bid to get closer to Barleybrown, Abu Royal and co.

13/2

7th

11

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Cable Beach

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tom Tate

Pounced late at Southwell (7f; from 2lb lower) last November and close up (fourth) behind Little Ted over 7f here the following month; freshened up since fair third at Southwell (first try at 1m) in January; market can guide.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 533667 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Difficult to win with in recent years, now 7lb lower than when last successful at Southwell (1m) in August 2024; met trouble when sixth (beaten over 4l) here on penultimate start, but latest Leicester effort was less encouraging.
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5th

2

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Mercurius Power

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

Winless since August 2024 but he comes here on the back of a good second of 12 over C&D in July; this C&D scorer must enter calculations nudged up 1lb.

4/1

2nd

6

(12)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Mercurius Power

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jessica Macey

Getting on for two years since his last win but this C&D winner has dropped to a tempting mark and he didn't run badly in a stronger race at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) six weeks ago; apprentice takes off a handy 5lb too; high on the list.

6/1

Form: 60-109 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Seemed to have turned a corner when cosily accounting for Alpine Sierra (three wins since) over 1m2f here (7-1) in March; bombed out at Nottingham (1m2f) next time and trapped wide at Wolverhampton (9.5f) latest; noted with Jack Garritty (1-2) back aboard.
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4th

1

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ayr

Wicklow Way

10st 0lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Well backed and returned to form when winning classified event at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last week; that was steadily run but he was an emphatic winner; every chance if able to reproduce equivalent level on turf (0-9); stablemate of Sassy Glory.

5/2

1st

8

(10)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Wicklow Way

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Made a successful reappearance in a similar contest over C&D in March; placed only once in five in handicaps since, but respected back in this company.

4/1

7th

8

(3)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:48 Beverley

Wicklow Way

9st 2lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Won over 1m2f at Newcastle in March, and creditable third over 8.5f here last time (good); each-way chance

9/1

Form: 861216 D

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Hit form, winning classified contests at Wolverhampton (8.5f) and Lingfield (1m) earlier this year; not far off those levels when last seen at Wolverhampton (sixth) two months ago; possible player on first visit to Newcastle with the promising Conor Whiteley booked.
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8th

3

(4)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:00 Brighton

First Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: John Gallagher

Dual AW winner (8.4f/1m) in this grade at start of this year; ran as though something was amiss when back on turf last month but has possibilities if back on song.

11/1

11th

11

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

First Encounter

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: John Gallagher

Both turf wins have been at 1m on good to firm; has won twice in blinkers on AW this year; although not in top form last twice, these conditions are ideal and could go well on this return to turf.

8/1

4th

1

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Won twice at this level earlier in the year, including C&D; finished behind Gloriola when fifth over C&D three weeks ago; should give a good account.

6/1

9/1

Form: 754885 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Veteran (13-102); has won just once since late 2024, when edging out Pallas Lord over C&D (15-2) on New Year's Day; kept on after a slow start, fifth of seven, at Ayr (7f; 33-1) four weeks ago.
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1st

7

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Trais Fluors

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Linda Perratt

Veteran who gained the last five of his 13 wins here (7f-1m); not firing on all cylinders in recent weeks, though, and needs to up his game.

16/1

6th

8

(12)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Trais Fluors

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

Oldest contender in this field; gained last five wins on Newcastle AW and hasn't scored on turf for three years; brings mixed recent handicap form to classified debut.

8/1

7th

6

(8)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Trais Fluors

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Veteran (13-103), latest win C&D (from 5lb higher) on New Year's Day; out of sorts lately, so perhaps age is beginning to catch up with him.

20/1

25/1

Form: 0D24/00 CD

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
4-39, three of those wins here (7f-1m) in 2022; soundly beaten both starts since returning from a near two-year absence; makes no appeal despite this easing mark.
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12th

1

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Rocket Rod

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Geoffrey Harker

4-39, three of those wins here (7f-1m) in 2022; soundly beaten both starts since returning from a near two-year absence; makes no appeal despite this easing mark.

25/1

10th

3

(2)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rocket Rod

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Geoffrey Harker

Well suited by Newcastle but absent for almost two years before his last of ten here (50-1) in February; probably best watched again.

40/1

Form: 3097

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £330.70
Straight Forecast £179.58
Tricast £7073.83
Trifecta £4102.80

Selections

Telegraph:

Cable Beach

RP RATINGS:

Barleybrown

SPOTLIGHT:

Wicklow Way

Daily Mirror:

Volenti

The Guardian:

Cable Beach

D Express:

Cable Beach

The Sun:

Cable Beach

Daily Record:

Cable Beach

POSTDATA:

Barleybrown

The Times:

Barleybrown

Daily Mail:

Barleybrown

The Star:

Barleybrown