June 27 / 16.58 Newcastle (AW)

16.58

Standard To Slow

Pertemps Network Educational Handicap

  • Prize money: £7851
  • 1m 4f 98y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Pertemps Network Educational Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly sunny

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £30.70
  • Place: £5.80

Form: 17-553

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
0-5 on AW and he was never a threat over C&D in March; remote third over 2m at Musselburgh (good) three weeks ago and he now drops back in trip with added blinkers.
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2nd

1

(8)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:30 Ayr

Elemental Eye

10st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Seemed to benefit from combination of drop back in trip and change of headgear when clearcut winner at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW; first-time blinkers) nine days ago; 6lb higher here and too inconsistent to rely upon heavily but the return to turf won't be a problem.

4/1

1st

12

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Elemental Eye

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

0-5 on AW and he was never a threat over C&D in March; remote third over 2m at Musselburgh (good) three weeks ago and he now drops back in trip with added blinkers.

12/1

3rd

5

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 217y

Class 5

13:50 Musselburgh

Elemental Eye

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Two wins last season, the latter gained by 10l here (1m6f, soft; also suited by much quicker ground) in October; not in same form on either outing since returned to the Flat in March (1m4f/2m; cheekpieces refitted last time) but still considered.

9/2

Form: 6-0953 CD

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Not at the top of her game this season but she's dropped down the weights and took a step back in the right direction when fifth at Hamilton (1m5f, good) three weeks ago; creditable third of four at Hamilton on Thursday; three wins here include one at this trip and she warrants a good look.
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14th

15

(12)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Jujubella

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

UK-trained; three of her four wins in UK have come on AW up to this trip; has dropped in the weights in the last year and solid runs in defeat lately; needs a bit more.

12/1

3rd

2

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

20:50 Hamilton

Jujubella

9st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Scored four times (at up to 1m4f) in 2025; back in good form of late, runner-up in 1m4f handicap at Newcastle two weeks ago; well in the mix nudged up 1lb.

5/2

2nd

6

(12)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Jujubella

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Not at the top of her game this season but she's dropped down the weights and took a step back in the right direction when fifth at Hamilton (1m5f, good) three weeks ago; creditable third of four at Hamilton on Thursday; three wins here include one at this trip and she warrants a good look.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 442344 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
AW regular who scored here (1m2f) in December and was a solid second over C&D in March; blew the start but ran respectably when fourth on turf at Chester a fortnight ago and he's handicapped to be competitive again.
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3rd

6

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Golspie

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Sole win on the AW came at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in December; has posted some good placed efforts since and left the impression he's still in form when sixth of 13 there over 1m3f last time; can be slowly away but is considered.

6/1

6th

3

(13)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Golspie

9st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

AW regular who scored here (1m2f) in December and has strung together a long line of minor honours this year; should be seriously involved.

11/2

3rd

7

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Golspie

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Patrick Morris

AW regular who scored here (1m2f) in December and was a solid second over C&D in March; blew the start but ran respectably when fourth on turf at Chester a fortnight ago and he's handicapped to be competitive again.

10/1

4th
5 (7)
Big Win

11/4

Form: 535-21 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Fairly lightly raced 4yo who left Harry Charlton after an underwhelming effort over C&D in October; swiftly in the groove for this yard and he followed encouraging second at Bath (1m6f, good to firm) in May by landing breakthrough success at Chepstow (1m4f, soft) three weeks ago; acts on Tapeta and he's firmly considered up 5lb.
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4th

5

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Big Win

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Fairly lightly raced 4yo who left Harry Charlton after an underwhelming effort over C&D in October; swiftly in the groove for this yard and he followed encouraging second at Bath (1m6f, good to firm) in May by landing breakthrough success at Chepstow (1m4f, soft) three weeks ago; acts on Tapeta and he's firmly considered up 5lb.

11/4

1st

2

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Chepstow

Big Win

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Unraced at two; just five starts for Harry Charlton and following 18,000gns sale it was a good start for these connections when second at Bath (1m6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; likely softer ground is an unknown but he attracted support ahead of that stable debut and should cope with this drop back in trip; player.

2/1

2nd

2

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:08 Bath

Big Win

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Upped in trip and 11-10 favourite when weakening into third of six on handicap debut at Southwell (2m, AW) in September but that is the best form from his five starts; has otherwise not gone beyond 1m4f (tried in cheekpieces on final outing) so today's new trip might offer hope on this first run since 18,000gns sale out of Harry Charlton's last October.

7/1

Form: 82-032

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Two-time turf winner (1m1f/1m2f) who arrives in good nick after two solid placed efforts at Hamilton (1m3f/1m5f); hasn't shone in two starts here but otherwise he's more solid than most.
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1st

3

(2)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:24 Musselburgh

Sure And Stedfast

9st 13lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

In the frame three times at Hamilton this year, beaten under 1l when third of five in tactical race on latest occasion four weeks ago (1m5f, good); can go well again here but others look better handicapped.

10/1

3rd

5

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

19:20 Hamilton

Sure And Stedfast

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Ewan Whillans

A dual winner (at up to 1m2f) last season; recorded a very good second over C&D in June and didn't enjoy a smooth run when fifth of 12 at Newcastle (1m4f) two weeks ago; remains one to be interested in.

11/2

5th

1

(10)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Sure And Stedfast

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ewan Whillans

Two-time turf winner (1m1f/1m2f) who arrives in good nick after two solid placed efforts at Hamilton (1m3f/1m5f); hasn't shone in two starts here but otherwise he's more solid than most.

4/1

Form: 443434 C

Last run: 88 days

W: 8st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Four wins last season included two here at 2m; never figured in this race last term but he's been in the frame all nine starts this year and was unlucky when fifth at this track in December on his last go at 1m4f; each-way prospects.
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5th

6

(10)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

16:57 Redcar

Billy Bathgate

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ewan Whillans

Beat his three rivals fairly comfortably when back on turf here (2m, good to firm) three weeks ago and is evidently in good nick but a recent 4lb rise might be enough to leave this 10yo vulnerable.

6/1

1st

2

(1)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

14:58 Redcar

Billy Bathgate

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

A four-time scorer (including here in 2025); in good nick without winning this season, finding drop to 1m4f against him when a staying-on sixth of 12 at Newcastle last time; this veteran needs considering back up in trip.

4/1

6th

14

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Billy Bathgate

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ewan Whillans

Four wins last season included two here at 2m; never figured in this race last term but he's been in the frame all nine starts this year and was unlucky when fifth at this track in December on his last go at 1m4f; each-way prospects.

14/1

Form: 14-577

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner at up to 1m3f but she's disappointed in both starts this year; has dipped below her last winning mark, however, so can't be confidently ruled out tackling this trip for the first time.
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7th

4

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Romantic Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: David Menuisier

Four-time AW winner at up to 1m3f but she's disappointed in both starts this year; has dipped below her last winning mark, however, so can't be confidently ruled out tackling this trip for the first time.

8/1

7th

2

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Romantic Spirit

10st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: David Menuisier

Has won four of 12 races on the AW, three over C&D, and the latest at Southwell last October (1m3f) off this mark; should come on for her latest run in April when back from a break; can go well.

6/1

Form: 664412

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Was having just his third go on AW when taking a Southwell handicap (1m3f, Tapeta) last month and he backed it up with slightly unlucky second at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago; 1lb nudge looks no bother at all and he's near the top of the list.
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5th

7

(4)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Its Only Fun

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Two wins, including one over this C&D in May off a 5lb lower mark than today's; respectable effort when fourth behind younger rivals over 1m6f at Southwell ten days ago and won't mind this drop back in trip; could go well.

10/1

4th

3

(4)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell (AW)

Its Only Fun

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Resumed winning ways over 1m3f here in May; turned in a rare poor run with eighth of 12 in 1m4f handicap at Newcastle last time; the sort to bounce back, though.

14/1

8th

11

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Its Only Fun

9st 3lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Sara Ender

Was having just his third go on AW when taking a Southwell handicap (1m3f, Tapeta) last month and he backed it up with slightly unlucky second at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago; 1lb nudge looks no bother at all and he's near the top of the list.

7/1

Form: 948/78

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
1m AW winner for Tom Clover who has been mostly hurdling for this yard; went close in January and again in Cartmel seller on penultimate start; didn't shape with much promise in two turf handicaps (1m/1m2f) in between but his Flat mark has come down quite sharply.
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2nd

2

(3)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

14:10 Beverley

Character Testing

9st 12lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Mark Walford

Winless since January 2024; raced mainly over hurdles subsequently and posted a solid fourth over hurdles at Uttoxeter 13 days ago; visor goes on for the first time.

10/1

4th

1

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:48 Uttoxeter

Character Testing

11st 12lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

0-17 over hurdles but went close when runner-up at Market Rasen in January and again in a Cartmel seller in May; well below that level on both starts since, including when well held on the Flat 18 days ago; not ruled out if bouncing back.

7/1

9th

13

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Character Testing

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

1m AW winner for Tom Clover who has been mostly hurdling for this yard; went close in January and again in Cartmel seller on penultimate start; didn't shape with much promise in two turf handicaps (1m/1m2f) in between but his Flat mark has come down quite sharply.

25/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 720136 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Capable of the odd howler but he opened his account in Southwell handicap (1m4f, Tapeta) in April and similar form when third in an amateur riders' race back there three weeks later; wasn't at his best in another amateur riders' race last time but he's recovered from blips before.
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10th

3

(13)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Arths Gold

9st 8lb

J: John Fahy

T: Richard Hannon

Capable of the odd howler but he opened his account in Southwell handicap (1m4f, Tapeta) in April and similar form when third in an amateur riders' race back there three weeks later; wasn't at his best in another amateur riders' race last time but he's recovered from blips before.

10/1

6th

5

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arths Gold

10st 13lb

J: Mr James Hills

T: Richard Hannon

Finally opened his account at Southwell in April and he followed it with a solid third of eight there eight days ago; ought to be thereabouts again.

7/1

3rd

3

(8)

21st May 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:23 Southwell (AW)

Arths Gold

10st 13lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: Richard Hannon

A few near-misses around here before finally off the mark three weeks ago off 6lb lower (boasts a much better record on Tapeta than Polytrack); holds obvious claims under the vastly experienced Simon Walker.

2/1

50/1

Form: 5423/0

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Pulled up lame over hurdles on his first go for this yard and he received a 62l humbling back on the Flat at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) 19 days ago; good form case to be made on previous efforts for Ed Bethell but can't be considered until he starts showing something.
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11th

8

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Skinny Malinka

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Noel Wilson

Pulled up lame over hurdles on his first go for this yard and he received a 62l humbling back on the Flat at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) 19 days ago; good form case to be made on previous efforts for Ed Bethell but can't be considered until he starts showing something.

50/1

11th

11

(10)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:53 Carlisle

Skinny Malinka

9st 1lb

J: Jamie Gormley

T: Noel Wilson

Absent since pulled up in December 2024 when making hurdles/stable debut; consistent six-race maiden on Flat for previous yard; market instructive.

20/1

25/1

Form: 000-49 C

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Dual 1m2f course winner for David O'Meara in 2024; close 100-1 fourth here (again 1m2f) in March was a standout for this yard but otherwise it's been a struggle; has quite a bit to prove.
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12th

10

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Natzor

9st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Won twice for David O'Meara on Newcastle AW (1m2f) in 2024 but 0-12 on turf; out of sorts last year, and has failed to beat a rival in last two appearances, at Newcastle and Redcar; mark is in freefall but plenty to prove.

66/1

8th

8

(4)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:15 Redcar

Natzor

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Dual winner over 1m2f at Newcastle in 2024 but winless since; close-up fourth there at a big price in March but has struggled in three starts since, all at Newcastle; returns to turf with a bit to prove.

50/1

12th

2

(11)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Natzor

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Dual 1m2f course winner for David O'Meara in 2024; close 100-1 fourth here (again 1m2f) in March was a standout for this yard but otherwise it's been a struggle; has quite a bit to prove.

25/1

Form: 4/9-09

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £157.00
Straight Forecast £94.79
Tricast £705.97
Trifecta £1239.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Big Win

The Guardian:

It's Only Fun

RP RATINGS:

Jujubella

Daily Mail:

Elemental Eye

POSTDATA:

Big Win

NEWMARKET:

Big Win

The Times:

Big Win

The Sun:

Big Win

The Star:

Big Win

D Express:

It's Only Fun

Daily Mirror:

It's Only Fun

Daily Record:

It's Only Fun

Telegraph:

Jujubella