Newcastle Races & Results Tomform Thursday 2nd November 2023
There were 47 Races on Thursday 2nd November 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Stratford, 8 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Thurles, 7 races at Wolverhampton, 9 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 2nd November 2023
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(8) Brunello Breeze 5/2, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Blinkered for 1st time, good third of 11 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 5/1) 23 days ago. Not completely dismissed. 0-16; fair 3rd on AW debut with blinkers tried last time; headgear retained; place chance.
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2
(2) (6/1 -9%) Bay Of Naples
6
6/1(-9%)
(2) Bay Of Naples 6/1, Latest win at Leicester in September. 7/1, good third of 13 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 35 days ago. Likely to be on the premises. Turf winner in September; fair efforts since, latest on Tapeta; good AW record; a possible.
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1
(1) (8/1 -14%) Bookmark
8
8/1(-14%)
(1) Bookmark 8/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 14/1, creditable third of 6 in handicap at Haydock (11.6f, good to firm) 56 days ago, merely closing up late. One to consider. Fair 3rd on turf latest; not disgraced last run here but 0-11 on the AW; others stronger.
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6
(6) (9/4 -80%) Churchella
2.25
9/4(-80%)
(6) Churchella 9/4, 3/1, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at this C&D 37 days ago, comfortably. Leading claims in follow-up bid. Improved form since visored and tried on the AW (easy C&D winner last time); sound chance.
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5
(5) (10/1 +50%) Heart Of Soul
10
10/1(+50%)
(5) Heart Of Soul 10/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 40/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Chester (12.3f, soft) 47 days ago, missing break. Has been struggling for form recently. Well handicapped after some poor efforts this season but he's hard to fancy.
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7
(7) (11/1 -57%) Blue Hawaii
11
11/1(-57%)
(7) Blue Hawaii 11/1, Winner at Nottingham in May. 22/1, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 23 days ago, nearest finish. Shouldn't be ruled out. Bumper, hurdle, Flat and chase winner; close second on latest AW start; a possible..
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9
(9) (12/1 +45%) Rumnotred
12
12/1(+45%)
(9) Rumnotred 12/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. 9/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 26 days ago. Significantly up in trip. More required. 0-16; not been in the best of form and needs to improve for the step up in trip.
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3
(3) (16/1 -45%) This Ones For Fred
16
16/1(-45%)
(3) This Ones For Fred 16/1, Latest win at Catterick in August. 10/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f) 14 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Rather gone off the boil since two 1m4f wins in the summer; others preferred.
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4
(4) (33/1 +0%) Check My Pulse
33
33/1(+0%)
(4) Check My Pulse 33/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2018. Last of 13 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f, 40/1) 35 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time on the Flat (on when winning over jumps). Others preferred. Winning chaser/hurdler; well beaten after being hampered on AW debut last time.
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10
(10) (125/1 -89%) Strong Team
125
125/1(-89%)
(10) Strong Team 125/1, 22/1, bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (16.8f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Poor on the Flat, poor on last Flat run. Must improve. Winner four times over hurdles; not been in best of form recently; others stronger.
LTO Selection:
13:40 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
CHURCHELLA shed her maiden tag at the tenth time of asking over C&D latest and she looks primed to continue on an upward trajectory. David O'Meara's charge has been raised 6lb in the ratings for that three-length success and this doesn't look to be out of her reach. Bay Of Naples rates as the biggest danger to the selection off the same mark as his third over 1m3f at Southwell, while Bookmark isn't without a chance.
CHURCHELLA benefited from a return to AW when scoring comfortably over C&D in September and she's well worth a chance to go in again given how unexposed she is on this surface. Bookmark and Bay of Naples look the chief dangers.
This can go to CHURCHELLA (nap) who has taken well to Tapeta and can follow up her convincing win off a 6lb lower mark last time
(9) Kitten's Dream 4/1, Unreliable type. Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap (25/1) at Wolverhampton (14f) 6 days ago. This drop back in trip is of dubious benefit and he's readily passed over. 1m6f AW winner in Feb; best effort since when 2nd over same C&D; shorter trip a concern.
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2
(2) (4/1 +50%) Liberated Lad
4
4/1(+50%)
(2) Liberated Lad 4/1, Three wins from 14 runs this year, the latest at Nottingham in August. Seventh of 11 in handicap (15/2) at Kempton (16f) 55 days ago. Back down in trip and he has to enter calculations. Mixed efforts this year, best run when winning on turf in August; didn't stay 2m latest..
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(7) (7/2 +13%) Trailblazer
3.5
7/2(+13%)
(7) Trailblazer 7/2, Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs. 8/1, creditable second of 11 in handicap at this C&D 20 days ago, pulling clear of the rest, and merits respect with Serena Brotherton booked. 0-20; career-low mark; chance having been placed over C&D on last two AW starts.
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3
(3) (9/2 +10%) Super Stars
4.5
9/2(+10%)
(3) Super Stars 9/2, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. 10/3, eighth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 24 days ago. Step back up in trip no bad thing and capable of a bold show off this reduced mark. 20-race maiden; has become well handicapped but mainly below his best this year.
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1
(1) (13/2 -30%) Graces Quest
6.5
13/2(-30%)
(1) Graces Quest 13/2, Good second of 8 in handicap (4/1) at Musselburgh (9f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Significantly back up in trip (has won over this trip) and she's a player off the same mark. Won 1m3f on turf in June; second over 1m1f last time and chance on that form; third AW run.
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10
(10) (14/1 -40%) A Day To Dream
14
14/1(-40%)
(10) A Day To Dream 14/1, 15/2, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Catterick (15.9f, soft) 29 days ago. Back down in trip and shouldn't be far away if responding well to the first-time cheekpieces. 1m4f Thirsk winner in April; mainly well beaten since (tried as far as 2m); bit to prove.
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5
(5) (14/1 -211%) Pysanka
14
14/1(-211%)
(5) Pysanka 14/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in October. 3/1, seventh of 10 in handicap back there (12.2f) 12 days ago, left poorly placed. Likely to find one or two too good. Off the mark at Wolves two runs back; excuses for lesser run latest; each-way chance.
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8
(8) (16/1 -60%) Ghostly
16
16/1(-60%)
(8) Ghostly 16/1, Latest win at Thirsk in August. 5/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 12 days ago. Back down in trip and blinkers back on. Looks vulnerable. Dual winner in August and chance on his Wolverhampton fourth over 1m4f two runs back.
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4
(4) (25/1 -56%) True Nation
25
25/1(-56%)
(4) True Nation 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in handicap (12/1) at Musselburgh (9f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Significantly up in trip for this tapeta debut and she's hard to warm to. Best run in 7f novice; well beaten in handicaps; plenty to prove up in trip on h'cap debut.
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6
(6) (40/1 -186%) Hot Team
40
40/1(-186%)
(6) Hot Team 40/1, Course winner. Ninth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 22/1) 12 days ago. In good form prior to that and he's a strong each-way contender. 1m1f turf winner in May and some fair runs since; below-par last time and stamina to prove.
LTO Selection:
14:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
An open contest and a chance is taken on PYSANKA, who had excuses when he disappointed over 1m4f at Wolverhampton and is taken to get back on track. Mark Loughnane's runner was successful on his penultimate start and can resume his progress. Trailblazer is likely to be finishing strongly at the line after he ran on pluckily over C&D last time, while Graces Quest is also worthy of a mention.
It's easy enough to make cases both for and against the majority of these. GRACES QUEST could be the answer having returned to form when runner-up over 9f at Musselburgh in a slightly stronger handicap than this recently and she shouldn't be inconvenienced by moving back up in trip. Super Stars and Trailblazer are both entering 'longstanding maiden' territory, but are feared most nonetheless off appealing marks, while an on-song Liberated Lad would be a danger to all.
(11) Night At Sea 4/1, Sea The Stars filly who is steadily going the right way, best effort yet when second of 8 in maiden at Catterick (12.1f) in May. Absent since but this well-bred filly promises to do better still back from 5 months off. Just about sets the standard on her two 1m4f turf runs in the spring; market useful.
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10
(10) (9/4 -63%) Franberri
2.25
9/4(-63%)
(10) Franberri 9/4, 200,000 gns yearling, Frankel filly. Promising debut effort when second in a Yarmouth novice (10.1f) back in August and may have been unsuited by conditions when third at Ripon (12f, soft) next start. Remains the type to do better and interesting back on AW. Rain-softened ground possibly wasn't ideal last time; has leading claims in a weak maiden.
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8
(8) (11/10 +73%) A Gift Of Love
1.1
11/10(+73%)
(8) A Gift Of Love 11/10, Frankel filly who makes plenty of appeal on paper and shaped better than the bare result first time up when ninth of 13 in maiden at Lingfield (10f, AW) 12 months ago. Open to improvement now starting out for new stable. Favourite in her one run for Gosden yard last winter; one of the more interesting runners.
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(12) (16/1 -14%) Scylla
16
16/1(-14%)
(12) Scylla 16/1, Twice-raced filly. 66/1, seventh of 8 in minor event at Ascot (12f, good) 27 days ago, still very much in need of the experience on the back of 10 months off. Handicaps likely to be more her bag on the back of this. Interesting to see how she goes in the market against stablemate A Gift Of Love.
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(2) (22/1 -120%) Ridge Hill
22
22/1(-120%)
(2) Ridge Hill 22/1, £24,000 4-y-o who makes plenty of appeal on paper but he's only ran to a modest level in a couple of starts in bumpers in recent months. Claims of hitting the frame on Flat debut for all his long-term future in this sphere may lie over further. Pulled hard in a soft-ground bumper latest and retains some potential switched to the Flat.
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(4) (28/1 -100%) Femme Patronne
28
28/1(-100%)
(4) Femme Patronne 28/1, Runner-up in a couple of bumpers (modest form) and ran to a similar level when fourth of 5 in minor event at Southwell (12.1f, 16/1) on Flat debut. Off 9 months. Pulled hard in two bumpers and again on her Flat debut; may do so again after a layoff.
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1
(1) (33/1 -106%) Pub Crawl
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33/1(-106%)
(1) Pub Crawl 33/1, Consistent at a fairly useful level for Michael Bell but well held both starts upon returning from an absence for present yard in September. Had wind op subsequently and cheekpieces now added to tongue tie. Struggled in two runs back from 11 months off; returns from wind surgery tonight.
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(7) (66/1 +0%) Implied
66
66/1(+0%)
(7) Implied 66/1, 6,000 gns 3-y-o, Oasis Dream gelding. Brother to useful 2-y-o 7f winner Sand Share and half-brother to 3 winners, including smart winner up to 9f Pocket Square. Well related; picked up for 6,000gns this year and gelded since; market useful.
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3
(3) (200/1 -300%) Beauty Blaze
200
200/1(-300%)
(3) Beauty Blaze 200/1, Pulled up in 2 juvenile hurdles and he could only run to a poor level when fifth of 7 in a Musselburgh seller on debut in this sphere 17 days ago. Visor worn then again reached for here. Didn't take to hurdles in two runs and well held in a Flat turf seller last time out.
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9
(9) (200/1 -203%) Angel Of The Rock
200
200/1(-203%)
(9) Angel Of The Rock 200/1, Twice-raced filly. 200/1, last of 10 in maiden at Kempton (11f) 29 days ago, pushed along end of back straight and always behind. Another who can only be watched. Remote last in two Kempton runs this autumn and Ridge Hill looks her yard's best chance.
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(6) (200/1 -203%) Highland Loch
200
200/1(-203%)
(6) Highland Loch 200/1, Highland Reel colt. Big prices and not offered much short-term encouragement in pair of AW novice/maidens in recent weeks. Low-grade handicaps entitled to be more his bag. Huge prices for his two runs, finishing a remote last.
LTO Selection:
14:50 Newcastle Maiden (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
This contest seems to revolve around the performance of FRANBERRI, who has made a pleasing start to her career to date and this looks a good opportunity to shed her maiden tag. Roger Varian's runner was well clear of the rest when bumping into two progressive rivals over 1m4f at Ripon last time. Night At Sea is feared most after a decent second over 1m4f at Catterick, while a more polished version of Scylla can be expected back on the all-weather.
FRANBERRI couldn't build on the promise of her Yarmouth debut effort when third at Ripon 33 days ago but she had underfoot conditions as a plausible excuse and it would come as no surprise to see a better showing from this very well-bred daughter of Frankel on AW debut. Night At Sea and A Gift Of Love, another well-bred pair, are others fancied to be in the mix.
14:50 Newcastle Maiden (Class 5) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION
(5) Dancing Cloud 4/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap at this C&D (4/1) 20 days ago. In-and-out form lately but mark still looks fair and cheekpieces are applied now. Fair efforts in the spring; disappointing since; headgear tried; others look stronger.
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(9) (7/1 +30%) Show No Fear
7
7/1(+30%)
(9) Show No Fear 7/1, Bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap (15/2) at Tramore (12f, good) 50 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. One to note in the betting for new yard. Ex-Irish 12-race maiden; chance on best turf form, but not so good on AW; stable debut.
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(7) (9/2 -29%) Dragonball Prince
4.5
9/2(-29%)
(7) Dragonball Prince 9/2, Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (18f, good to soft, 11/2) 24 days ago. Still appears to be in top form and slight drop back in trip should suit. Disappointing last time but two good runs prior to that; goes well on Tapeta; chance.
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8
(8) (10/1 +9%) Bamboo Bay
10
10/1(+9%)
(8) Bamboo Bay 10/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Ninth of 10 in handicap (7/2) at Redcar (14f, good) 44 days ago. Others make more appeal. Below-par this year but has become well handicapped; stamina to prove and better on turf.
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3
(3) (10/3 +17%) Sophar Sogood
3.333333
10/3(+17%)
(3) Sophar Sogood 10/3, Latest win at Kempton in September. 13/2, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 13 days ago, slowly away. Has a solid record on AW and should give another good account. 2m Kempton winner in September, but well beaten both starts since; bit to prove now.
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2
(2) (10/3 +5%) Tafsir
3.333333
10/3(+5%)
(2) Tafsir 10/3, 3 wins from 15 runs this year. Latest win at Musselburgh in August. 8/1, good second of 9 in handicap at Ayr (13.1f, heavy) 21 days ago. Up in trip. Leading claims. Three wins at up to 1m6f in 2023; fair form recently; interesting on first run at 2m.
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1
(1) (25/1 +11%) Grifter
25
25/1(+11%)
(1) Grifter 25/1, Last of 13 in handicap at Catterick (15.9f, good to firm, 80/1). Off 113 days. First run for yard after leaving Danny Brooke. Visored for 1st time, tongue strap on for 1st time. Others make more appeal. Won over 8.5f in 2022; mainly well beaten since; now tried in a tongue-tie and visor.
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(6) (28/1 -27%) Gift Of Raaj
28
28/1(-27%)
(6) Gift Of Raaj 28/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Seventh of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (16f, good to soft, 16/1) 17 days ago. Has a bit to prove at present. Has been disappointing since hurdles win in Feb; on a good mark, but a bit to prove now.
LTO Selection:
15:25 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
DRAGONBALL PRINCE may have disappointed last time out at Pontefract, but his form prior to that was very encouraging and this looks like an ideal opportunity to finally get off the mark. A progressive sort from mid-summer onwards, Tafsir may be 7lb above her last winning mark but she remains in excellent form, while Sophar Sogood is another to consider.
DANCING CLOUD arrives on the back of a lesser effort but he'd looked threatening from a higher mark before that and cheekpieces could bring out the best in him, so a chance is taken on him to bounce back. Tafsir shaped well again last time and seems likely to feature if she gets the longer trip, while Dragonball Prince can't be ruled out.
(9) Rosa Applause 3/1, Foaled April 21. Blue Point filly. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner who stayed 1¼m, half-sister to smart winner up to 21.7f Simenon. Makes appeal on paper and this debutante has to enter calculations. Dam a 7f winner; stable going well and she's another newcomer of some interest.
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(12) (3/1 -33%) Staincliff
3
3/1(-33%)
(12) Staincliff 3/1, Shaped with plenty of encouragement when second of 7 in maiden at Sandown (5f, good to firm) on debut 48 days ago, clear of rest. Will stay 6f and well up to winning a similar event with improvement on the cards. Promising debut when 2nd at Sandown in September (5f, good); 6f should suit; respected.
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2
(2) (9/2 +50%) Beauty Appeal
4.5
9/2(+50%)
(2) Beauty Appeal 9/2, Foaled March 1. €235,000 yearling, Invincible Spirit filly. Half-sister to 6f winner Stalingrad and 2-y-o 1m winner Modesty. Interesting newcomer for top 2-y-o yard. 235,000euros half-sister to two winners out of a Group 3 winner; yard rich in 2yo talent.
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6
(6) (13/8 +35%) Lou Lou's Gift
1.625
13/8(+35%)
(6) Lou Lou's Gift 13/8, Lope De Vega half-sister to smart 1m winner Mighty Ulysses. 13/2, third of 12 in Yarmouth contest often targeted by the yard on debut 43 days ago, keeping on and not knocked about. Sure to progress. Strong at the finish when 3rd on Yarmouth debut 6 weeks ago; open to significant progress.
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8
(8) (20/1 -264%) Mrs Morrell
20
20/1(-264%)
(8) Mrs Morrell 20/1, Foaled April 17. 77,000 gns yearling, €180,000 2-y-o, Zoustar filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful 2-y-o 5f winner Lambeth Walk and 1m winner Pjanoo. Bred to be useful and must be taken seriously on debut for powerful yard. 180,000euros 2yo; half-sister to four winners out of a 6f-7f winner; top yard; respected.
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1
(1) (25/1 -79%) Ayurveda
25
25/1(-79%)
(1) Ayurveda 25/1, Foaled March 5. 85,000 gns yearling, Zoustar filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful 5f/6f winner Beyond Equal and US 1m winner Simmy's Temple. Dam 7f/1m winner. 85,000gns half-sister to six winners; dam an AW winner; needs a close market check.
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4
(4) (40/1 -100%) Havana Ball
40
40/1(-100%)
(4) Havana Ball 40/1, Foaled January 3. 26,000 gns foal, £100,000 yearling, Havana Grey filly. Dam, 5f winner (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Morache Music. Noteworthy newcomer. £100,000 yearling; dam a well-related 5f winner; yard can ready one; check the betting.
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5
(5) (150/1 -275%) Lady Phoebe
150
150/1(-275%)
(5) Lady Phoebe 150/1, Foaled March 17. 20,000 gns foal, 29,000 gns yearling, Phoenix of Spain filly. Half-sister to useful 1m-2¼m winner Wise Eagle. Dam 5f winner (including at 2 yrs). Half-sister to yard's smart stayer Wise Eagle (RPR 109); 6f likely to be inadequate test.
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7
(7) (150/1 -88%) Love Me Do
150
150/1(-88%)
(7) Love Me Do 150/1, Foaled January 31. 42,000 gns yearling, Cable Bay filly. Half-sister to winner up to 7f Inhaler and 5f/6f winner Love Trophy Power. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to smart 5f/6f winner Frederick Engels. 42,000gns half-sister to two winners out of a 7f winner; others have stronger paper claims.
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3
(3) (200/1 -203%) Ey Up Its Annie
200
200/1(-203%)
(3) Ey Up Its Annie 200/1, 33/1, offered little when seventh of 8 in minor event at Beverley (5f, heavy) on debut 43 days ago. 33-1, slowly away and never in the hunt on September's debut (5f, heavy); lots more needed.
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10
(10) (250/1 -279%) Sassy Soprano
250
250/1(-279%)
(10) Sassy Soprano 250/1, Showed nothing when last of 12 in minor event (18/1) at Thirsk (6f, soft) on debut, beaten long way out. Off 135 days. Offered little on her Thirsk debut in June (6f, good); hard to recommend.
LTO Selection:
16:00 Newcastle Maiden (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
STAINCLIFF didn't do herself any favours on her debut at Sandown when slowly into stride, but the way she finished off her race was highly encouraging and the step up in trip here should bring about some improvement. The daughter of Advertise gets the vote ahead of Lou Lou's Gift, who arrives with similar claims after a promising racecourse bow at Yarmouth. Ayurveda and Mrs Morrell look to be the pick of the newcomers.
There are some interesting unraced ones, but STAINCLIFF shaped with bags of encouragement when runner-up on her Sandown debut and could take a bit of beating with improvement on the cards. Lou Lou's Gift seems sure to improve on her opening effort when looking notably green and rates a big threat, while Mrs Morrell and Havana Ball are pick of the newcomers before market clues.
16:00 Newcastle Maiden (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION
(3) Rainbow Rain 3/1, 3 wins from 9 runs this year. 11/2, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at this C&D 37 days ago. One to consider. Won three of his last five (2nd in the other two), including C&D; still feasibly weighted.
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2
(2) (4/1 +33%) After John
4
4/1(+33%)
(2) After John 4/1, 3-time C&D winner. 9/2, creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 27 days ago, left poorly placed. Has fallen to a workable mark and can make his presence felt if things drop right. Ended 2022 with a C&D hat-trick; down in weights; promise here last time; interesting.
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(6) (5/1 -25%) Rory
5
5/1(-25%)
(6) Rory 5/1, Unreliable sort. Course winner. Twenty two runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 11 in handicap (12/1) at this course (8f) 13 days ago. Back down in trip. Blinkers back on. All wins over 5f but stays further; dangerous mark if the return to sprinting suits.
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(4) (6/1 +25%) Code Purple
6
6/1(+25%)
(4) Code Purple 6/1, Course winner. 6/1, bit below form fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 13 days ago, slowly away. Just going through the motions at present. All wins, and most of his races, over 7f; no better than midfield on last three; opposable.
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8
(8) (7/2 +71%) Flash The Dash
3.5
7/2(+71%)
(8) Flash The Dash 7/2, Course winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good, 17/2) 62 days ago. Becoming well treated. Hopes pinned on a wind op/return to AW/drop in class sparking a revival.
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10
(10) (15/2 -67%) Lezardrieux
7.5
15/2(-67%)
(10) Lezardrieux 15/2, Course winner. 7/2, fourth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 13 days ago. Sliding in the weights and latest run was more encouraging. Failed to land a gamble over C&D 13 days ago but ran better; lurks on a dangerous mark.
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1
(1) (33/1 -136%) Spirit In My Soul
33
33/1(-136%)
(1) Spirit In My Soul 33/1, Latest win at Thirsk in August. 11/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good) 62 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. May get back on the up. Won first two starts for this yard but flopped in hat-trick bid; back down in class now.
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7
(7) (33/1 -106%) Snow Girl
33
33/1(-106%)
(7) Snow Girl 33/1, Eleventh of 13 in handicap (18/1) at Leicester (7f, good) 23 days ago. Not firing at present. Two quiet runs for current stable; drop to 6f/return to AW needs to reinvigorate her.
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5
(5) (40/1 -264%) Protest Rally
40
40/1(-264%)
(5) Protest Rally 40/1, Winner at Southwell in May. 25/1, first run since leaving Ed Walker when fifth of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) 38 days ago. Likely to strip fitter for that and could feature. 6f handicap winner for Ed Walker in May; should step up on September's stable debut.
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9
(9) (125/1 -346%) Written Broadcast
125
125/1(-346%)
(9) Written Broadcast 125/1, 3 wins from 18 runs this year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in May. 22/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 13 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Down the field over C&D twice last month; will be of more interest when back up in trip.
LTO Selection:
16:35 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
RAINBOW RAIN is in the form of his life at present and a mere 3lb rise for his most recent success over C&D may not be enough to prevent him from landing the hat-trick. Not beaten far over C&D last time out and a former course winner, Lezardrieux looks to be a key player along with fellow C&D winner After John and Spirit In My Soul, who has won two of her last three starts.
AFTER JOHN is handicapped to win and shaped well in adverse circumstances over C&D last time, so he's worth taking a chance on. Last-time-out winner Rainbow Rain is an obvious player and Lezardrieux is another one who has slipped to an appealing mark.
Rainbow Rain is on the up but may have to give best to the well-handicapped AFTER JOHN, who looked on the way back here last time.
(4) Alfa Moonstone 3/1, Bit below form seventh of 22 in a valuable minor event at Newmarket (6f, good to firm, 100/1) 26 days ago, helped by being held up in strongly-run race. Sights lowered here and will be a threat if taking to this surface (AW debut). Yard also saddles Vitarli. Ran with credit in Newmarket sales race last time and is worth a second look.
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(1) (4/1 +11%) Lady Nunthorpe
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4/1(+11%)
(1) Lady Nunthorpe 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 5/1, fifth of 8 in minor event at Beverley (5f, heavy) 43 days ago. Makes tapeta debut and needs to raise her game. Third on nursery debut at Beverley and heavy ground may not have suited there next time.
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(7) (5/1 +85%) Gogo Yubari
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(7) Gogo Yubari 5/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, seventh of 10 in minor event at Kempton (6f, 33/1) 36 days ago, left poorly placed. Opposable on this handicap debut. Yet to threaten but there's potential in her pedigree and she makes her nursery debut.
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(2) (9/4 -38%) Cool Run
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9/4(-38%)
(2) Cool Run 9/4, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, very good second of 12 in nursery at this course (6f, 11/1) 20 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Shortlist material. Runner-up over 6f here three weeks ago and could benefit from this drop back to 5f.
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(6) (13/2 -8%) Vitarli
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13/2(-8%)
(6) Vitarli 13/2, 25/1, very good second of 11 in nursery at this C&D 13 days ago. Has to enter calculations on the back of that improved effort. Second at 25-1 over C&D recently and in the mix if backing up that latest performance.
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(5) (16/1 -33%) Nasneen
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16/1(-33%)
(5) Nasneen 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 11 in maiden (20/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 24 days ago. Worth a second look now pitched into a handicap in view of the promise she showed on debut at Catterick in August. Could be on a good mark if tapping back into her debut promise now tackling a nursery.
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(3) (20/1 -82%) Chumbaa
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20/1(-82%)
(3) Chumbaa 20/1, Latest win at Ripon in August. Bit below form fifth of 11 in nursery at Pontefract (6f, good to soft, 22/1) 24 days ago. Each-way chance eased slightly in class here. Won two in a row in August but subsequent efforts haven't come up to scratch.
LTO Selection:
17:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Lady Nunthorpe failed to give her best when fifth at Beverley last time out, but that was on heavy ground and she may do a lot better on her first start on all-weather. COOL RUN was only beaten a length here over a furlong further last month and, although upped 2lb for that, she may have the edge here dropping back in trip, while Nasneen is an interesting alternative if she can get back to the level of her promising debut second.
The most appealing of these is COOL RUN, who found just one too good on her all-weather debut over 6f here in first-time cheekpieces (retained) last month and dropping back to the minimum trip shouldn't be an issue. The Craig Lidster-trained duo, Alfa Moonstone and Vitarli, are feared most in that order of preference, while Chumbaa could also have a part to play if she puts her best foot forward.
This can go to COOL RUN, who showed good pace when runner-up in first-time cheekpieces over 6f here three weeks ago on her AW debut.
(1) Crypto Quest 3/1, Ran below form when fourth of 8 in handicap at Redcar (6f, heavy, 11/1) 13 days ago, possibly unsuited by conditions. Much lower in the weights on all-weather and no surprise if he features. Placed over C&D off 2lb higher last month; capable of a big run at this level.
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(3) (6/1 +0%) Urban Dandy
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6/1(+0%)
(3) Urban Dandy 6/1, C&D winner. 9/2, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 9 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Merits consideration. C&D winner off this mark in March; promising run at Wolverhampton last week; contender.
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(10) (9/1 +44%) Hard Nut
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9/1(+44%)
(10) Hard Nut 9/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2019 and came home only ninth of 10 in handicap at Ayr (5f, good) 82 days ago, doing too much too soon. Makes tapeta debut. Eyeshields on for 1st time. Generally struggling this year but down in weights & promise on AW for former yard.
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(6) (11/2 +45%) Street Life
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11/2(+45%)
(6) Street Life 11/2, C&D winner who wasn't disgraced in another change of headgear when fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 9/1) 12 days ago. On a dangerous mark and conditions to suit but others have more to recommend them.
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(5) (11/1 -47%) Stallone
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11/1(-47%)
(5) Stallone 11/1, C&D winner who bounced back to form when 1¼ lengths fourth of 11 to Canaria Prince in handicap (7/1) at Southwell (5f) 23 days ago. Should remain competitive. Two AW wins this year and ran creditably at Southwell latest; in the mix once more.
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(2) (11/2 -10%) Hurstwood
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11/2(-10%)
(2) Hurstwood 11/2, Course winner who underperformed when fifth of 10 in 6f handicap at Ripon (good) 33 days ago. Drops further in grade and good chance if bouncing back. Handy mark on this year's turf best but it's over 3 years since his last 5f start.
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(4) (12/1 +40%) Global Humor
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12/1(+40%)
(4) Global Humor 12/1, Unreliable type. Course winner. 17/2, possibly unsuited by conditions when seventh of 10 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, heavy) 21 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. On a good mark but not sure to benefit from today's drop back to 5f.
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(11) (13/2 -44%) Canaria Prince
6.5
13/2(-44%)
(11) Canaria Prince 13/2, Latest win at Southwell in October and then wasn't seen to best effect when sixth of 11 in handicap (5/2) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 10 days ago, racing wide. Better judged on previous form. 5f Southwell win last month but less good when favourite at Wolverhampton latest.
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(9) (16/1 -78%) Nellie French
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16/1(-78%)
(9) Nellie French 16/1, C&D winner who failed to come on for recent run when seventh of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 10 days ago. Should be at concert pitch after 2 runs this autumn; conditions to suit & on winning mark.
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(8) (22/1 -38%) Candy Eye
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22/1(-38%)
(8) Candy Eye 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden who failed to build on the promise of her qualifying run when tenth of 11 in handicap at Redcar (5f, heavy) 13 days ago. Clear promise in her first 3 runs; heavy ground excuses low-key h'cap debut; more to come.
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(7) (25/1 -150%) Sherdil
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25/1(-150%)
(7) Sherdil 25/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022 and ran one of his lesser races when eighth of 14 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Two Beverley wins last summer came off 11lb higher; not really got going in 2023.
LTO Selection:
17:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
With a lack of recent winning form to rely on, it may be sensible to side with NELLIE FRENCH, a two-time C&D winner with the latest coming off 2lb higher. She hasn't been at her best recently with a seventh at Wolverhampton last month, but is coming down the handicap and is attractively weighted now. Linda Perratt has her horses in great form, suggesting Hard Nut could also go well, while Crypto Quest drops in class and may also get involved.
HURSTWOOD underperformed at Ripon last time, but he shaped well in a much stronger race on his penultimate start and can be given another chance dropped further in grade. Canaria Prince is better judged on his Southwell win having had a less-than-ideal trip at Wolverhampton 10 days ago, while Crypto Quest is much lower in the weights on all-weather and can also feature.
Urban Dandy is respected after a promising run last week but CANDY EYE has the potential to be a bit better than this level.
(4) Soames Forsyte 4/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 13 in handicap (11/1) at Ayr (8f, good to soft) 41 days ago. Headgear swiftly discarded and, though 0-15, he is entitled to respect. Not had much luck with the draw lately and is on an attractive mark back on Tapeta; chance.
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(6) (4/1 -20%) Kelpie Grey
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4/1(-20%)
(6) Kelpie Grey 4/1, Career best when winning 13-runner handicap at Ayr (7.2f, heavy, 28/1) 21 days ago, finding extra. 2 lb rise manageable and he's high on the shortlist. Half-brother to three Tapeta winners; there can't be any complaints about a 2lb rise.
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(7) (7/1 -40%) Vince Le Prince
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7/1(-40%)
(7) Vince Le Prince 7/1, 9/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Catterick (7f, soft) 51 days ago, just holding on. Will be a threat if he proved equally effective on this surface (AW debut). Only been nudged up 1lb ahead of this AW debut (half-brother to a dual Polytrack winner).
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(2) (11/8 +66%) Star Zinc
1.375
11/8(+66%)
(2) Star Zinc 11/8, 12/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at this course (8f) 16 days ago, finishing with running left. Eased 1 lb since and may well have a say in the finish, granted better luck-in-running this time. Back on his last winning mark after a luckless effort here last time; interesting.
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(10) (14/1 -367%) Explorers Way
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14/1(-367%)
(10) Explorers Way 14/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 12-runner handicap at this C&D (9/2) 27 days ago. Did the job well on that occasion, but he's not the most reliable and this 10 lb higher mark demands more of him. Easily won a 0-52 over C&D a month ago; this is tougher upped a hefty 10lb.
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(1) (17/2 +39%) Mark's Choice
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17/2(+39%)
(1) Mark's Choice 17/2, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Good fourth of 8 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, soft, 12/1) 31 days ago, nearest finish. Continues to edge down the weights and he's not discounted. Regressive; long time since he ran at beyond 6f and this is just his second run on the AW.
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(8) (40/1 -186%) Lady Manyara
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40/1(-186%)
(8) Lady Manyara 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in nursery at this C&D (12/1), finding little. Off 12 months and she's probably best watched this time. Didn't go on last season; returns from a year off and the market will help.
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(3) (40/1 +0%) Miss Britain
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40/1(+0%)
(3) Miss Britain 40/1, 18/1, last of 12 in handicap at Leicester (7f, good) 23 days ago. Now tried in blinkers/eyeshields and she needs to bounce back in a major way. Lost her way for this yard but worth a market check back on Tapeta in first-time headgear.
LTO Selection:
18:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
KELPIE GREY only won by a neck at Ayr, but he pulled hard early on and may be an even better horse when he learns to settle. Paul Mulrennan retains the ride and his supporters must see that as a positive. Explorers Way likes it here but an added 10lb seems harsh for his success last month, while Lady Manyara is noted for her in-form stable.
The vote goes to KELPIE GREY, who showed improved form to get off the mark on his second start back from a mid-season break at Ayr three weeks ago. He displayed plenty of resolution that day and a 2 lb rise doesn't look at all harsh. Mark's Choice shaped pretty well at Hamilton and is next on the list ahead of Soames Forsyte and Unsung Hero. Vince Le Prince also needs a second look, but Explorers Way is opposable up 10 lb for last month's C&D success given his patchy profile.
A tricky puzzle and preference for STAR ZINC, who had no luck here last time, is only marginal. Soames Forsyte can also go well.
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