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17:50 Newcastle (AW)

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  • Prize money: £5129.32
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Newcastle (AW)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 430740 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict

Not seen to best effect in four starts for this stable but he's done enough to think he retains a portion of his Irish ability; full revival may come at a lower level than this.

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5th

6

(7)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Secret Road

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tristan Davidson

Two wins and a short-head second to his name in five runs over C&D following his victory off 4lb lower three weeks ago (first-time tongue-tie; well backed after a few ordinary efforts); this is tougher upped from 0-60 company.

5/1

1st

4

(2)

8th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Secret Road

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tristan Davidson

Scored over C&D in March off 5lb higher mark; well held on his last three starts and a first-time tongue-tie is now attached to go with the regular hood; well handicapped but needs to show more.

10/1

8th

9

(6)

22nd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:42 Hamilton

Secret Road

8st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Tristan Davidson

in touch with leaders in centre of group

20/1

2nd
9 (2)
Thaki

16/1

  • Place: £10.20

Form: 671080 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict

Won twice on turf for his new yard this summer and only 1lb higher than for the second of them; needs to step up on a modest C&D effort two weeks ago if he's to win in this higher grade.

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1

(9)

8th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Thaki

10st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Katie Scott

Regained the winning thread at Hamilton (6f, good) last time and remains favourably treated on peak form; defied a 4lb higher mark over C&D last August and warrants respect.

11/4

1st

3

(3)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Hamilton

Thaki

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

made virtually all, hung right from over 1f out, clear with one other and ridden inside final furlong, kept on well

10/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 312377

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict

Made a good start for his new yard, winning at Yarmouth in August (5f, good) and placed in Racing League handicaps on Tapeta on his next two outings; his form has dipped the last twice though and others look more persuasive.

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Verdict Starting price

13th

6

(9)

23rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Razzam

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Made a winning debut for this yard in a 5f handicap at Yarmouth last summer; that was off a 7lb higher mark so clearly capable at this level but he's had a quiet summer and this new, longer trip is a concern.

33/1

8th

1

(2)

3rd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:48 Chepstow

Razzam

10st 0lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Won yard debut at Yarmouth (5f) last August but had his share of weight on AW in midwinter; back from break with a deflated display at Southwell in July but ran more encouragingly there (7f) since; slipped in the weights and he might well do better now back at 6f on turf.

5/1

7th

2

(4)

18th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Razzam

10st 1lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Michael Appleby

Win last summer came over 5f and he hasn't looked to see out this trip in a couple of tries, including over C&D; is fairly handicapped again but ran poorly here last time (6f), when said to have never travelled.

12/1

9/1

Form: 908077 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict

BHA-rated 95 on the back of an easy 6f win at Ripon last September but it has been tough going since then, including in three runs for current stable; Andrew Mullen back on board today but there are risks involved; betting should be instructive if a revival is expected.

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9th

9

(11)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Abolish

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time turf winner from 5.5f-7f; 0-19 on AW but he's been placed on Polytrack and Tapeta; has had a short break since going very close at Windsor (6f, good) in September and he's a player if he can reproduce that form.

6/1

2nd

3

(3)

16th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

13:35 Windsor

Abolish

9st 11lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

in touch with leaders

13/2

Form: 580148 CDBF

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict

C&D winner in September and ran well in the face of adversity at Wolverhampton next time; bad draw here last week and that run can be excused but he's landed the outside stall once again.

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9th

11

(10)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Rated some 15lb higher at the start of the year and last Thursday's C&D fourth of ten was a bit of a step back in the right direction; needs to build on that now.

14/1

4th

5

(1)

10th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

midfield

16/1

9th

4

(11)

23rd Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Dropping down the weights but he hasn't looked in the form required to capitalise; drawn widest on a rare 7f run; others are preferred.

25/1

6th
5 (10)
Mersea

15/2

Form: 345698 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict

Well handicapped on this season's best and although she looks to have gone off the boil, there have been mitigating circumstances for several of the defeats; stuck out wide from the worst draw at Wolverhampton two weeks ago and travelled well enough to think she was still in form; stiff 6f suits her well and she could bounce back.

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5th

3

(5)

31st May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

21:00 Catterick

Mersea

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Grant Tuer

pressed leader

10/1

5th

7

(2)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Ripon

Mersea

8st 11lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Grant Tuer

Good second to a well-handicapped opponent at Catterick last month (6f, heavy) before seeing off three rivals in a 5f fillies' handicap at Southwell one week later; struggled twice since and others look stronger in this field.

16/1

4th

5

(1)

1st May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

14:05 Pontefract

Mersea

9st 2lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Grant Tuer

Second at Catterick (6f, heavy) before winning a small-field handicap at Southwell (5f AW) where she rallied to lead on the line; not sure what happened last time but has a big run in her.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 650307 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict

On his last winning mark, namely a 7f handicap at Goodwood in June, but it's been a mixed bag since then; last of nine at Newcastle yesterday.

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2nd

3

(4)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Leicester

Mister Bluebird

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Heather Main

Has a penalty for last week's Bath success (soft; previously runner-up on heavy) but had dropped to a good mark and he's back in the zone; clear claims.

2/1

1st

3

(2)

21st Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:10 Bath

Mister Bluebird

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Heather Main

His last win was 16 months ago but he was only just caught on heavy ground over C&D 20 days ago; back up 2lb in the weights but he remains well treated on his best form and is a key player.

5/1

2nd

3

(6)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:25 Bath

Mister Bluebird

9st 10lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Heather Main

Unraced on heavy and has rarely encountered soft; below par since placed efforts in June/July; drops back in class but has something to prove with usual headgear removed.

8/1

25/1

Form: 44114- D

Last run: 451 days

W: 9st 2lb

10 yo Horse

OR: 73

Form & Verdict

Prolific on AW in France in his youth; in good order on turf when last seen but that was 451 days ago; returns on a fair mark but it will be a fine training performance to have this 10yo raring to go after such an absence.

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11th

11

(10)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Giogiobbo

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

Veteran who is a 16-time winner; however, has very unconvincing form since returning from lengthy layoff and doesn't look anything like the force of old; opposed.

33/1

8th

6

(3)

5th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Giogiobbo

9st 5lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

Yet to get going after a 15-month absence but his mark is in freefall and he hasn't looked a completely spent force; still looks vulnerable today though.

33/1

10th

7

(1)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Giogiobbo

9st 5lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

Off for 451 days prior to last month's Newcastle return; down the field on that occasion, and in two sprint runs here since, and he comes here with too much to prove; will be 4lb lower from the weekend.

33/1

Form: -60073 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict

6f winner at two; slow start to 2023 but she had tumbled down the weights prior to a revived third of 12 behind a well-backed stablemate over C&D two weeks ago.

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9th

7

(6)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:50 Newcastle (AW)

Misty Blues

8st 13lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

6f winner at two; slow start to 2023 but she had tumbled down the weights prior to a revived third of 12 behind a well-backed stablemate over C&D two weeks ago.

5/1

3rd

2

(12)

31st Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Misty Blues

9st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

in touch with leaders, outpaced over 2f out, rallied over 1f out, went second inside final furlong, lost second inside final 110yds, kept on

12/1

7th

2

(6)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Misty Blues

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Had some useful handicap form at 6f and 7f last year but well below best in three runs in 2023; tongue-tie joins cheekpieces today; down in class but there are risks involved.

16/1

Form: 167190 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict

Won two 6f turf handicaps this summer, latterly off 4lb lower at Nottingham in August; disappointed twice since (ground a valid excuse latest) but no surprise to see him bounce back on a surface he handles (all bar one of his visits to Newcastle have been over 7f, a trip at which he's 0-11).

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

11

(9)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Newcastle (AW)

As If By Chance

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Inconsistent and regressive this year but down the weights and he was third of 13 off this mark over C&D last month; would have been closer granted a clear run and can be involved if he's on another going day.

8/1

3rd

12

(6)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

As If By Chance

9st 6lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

5lb lower than for his turf win last August; mixed bag this year but he's fully effective under these conditions; others still appeal more.

16/1

11th

10

(11)

19th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:55 Windsor

As If By Chance

9st 5lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

slowly away

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £2856.00
Straight Forecast £3921.90
Tricast £24693.90
Trifecta £24682.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Misty Blues

Daily Mail:

Razzam

SPOTLIGHT:

Mersea

TOPSPEED:

Abolish

POSTDATA:

Misty Blues

The Times:

Misty Blues

Telegraph:

Misty Blues

Daily Mirror:

Misty Blues

Daily Record:

Misty Blues

D Express:

Razzam

The Sun:

Razzam

The Star:

Razzam

The Guardian:

Mersea