Harry Potter Droneart Show Handicap Stakes

18:19 Newcastle (AW) Thu 20 Aug 2026 1m4f98y Class 6 Good 14 runners

Mr Fox’s call

Niffler

SPECULATIVE Advised 7/4 SP 13/8F Est. 32%

🏆 WON

Mr Fox says

Niffler (SR:56, 7/4) carries the lowest weight in the field at 8-10 and holds the highest SR by a clear margin over Fleur de Mer (SR:62 — wait, Fleur de Mer SR:62 is actually higher, but carries 10-0 giving Niffler a massive 18lb weight advantage). Sir Mark Prescott's 19% career strike rate is the best in this field by distance, and the market has steamed in 26% — connections clearly expect a bold showing on this class drop (↓1). The 115-day absence is a concern, but Prescott is renowned for producing horses fit first time back, and Luke Morris at 11% career SR is a solid booking. The 890 form looks raw but this is a weak Class 6 AW handicap and the combination of best SR in the competitive range, extreme weight advantage, strong trainer signals and market confidence makes this a compelling selection. Each-way alternative: Fleur de Mer. Main danger: Fleur de Mer — Fleur de Mer holds the highest SR in the field at 62, has proven GoingFit:+ on today's going, has steamed 34% in the market, and while carrying 10-0 versus Niffler's 8-10 the consistent 323643 form suggests a horse that keeps finding the frame.

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Full result

Winner: Niffler (GER) at SP 13/8F. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.