MEETING · TODAY

Tuesday 2 June 2026 Newcastle (AW)

6 Pick Six vs The Fox Stack six. Beat the head tipster.

6 races 64 runners First off 18:15

Going Good Headline 20:45 · £4,711

18:15

Living North Magazines Classified Stakes ✓ Result

Class 6 1m2f42y ·Good ·£3,245 · 13 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Broadstone

Age 4 · 9-9

09-540

Paul Mulrennan 14%

John Norton 0%

9-9

50/1 28/1 33/1

Is 0-16 and he beat only one in 1m4f Southwell handicap in February; needs to bounce back after a break.

AI verdict

SR 25 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 28/1.

Carida

Age 4 · 9-9

6-9700

Andrew Elliott 1%

Simon West 9%

9-9

100/1 50/1 80/1

Modest maiden for Michael Herrington in 2025; yet to show much for her new yard this season, retried in a hood when tenth of 12 in 1m2f Redcar handicap eight days ago; others appeal more.

AI verdict

SR 21 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 50/1.

Come On John

Age 7 · 9-9

5080-4

Rowan Scott 11%

Alison Hamilton 7%

9-9

28/1 FCST 25/1

A fair 1m4f scorer for James Owen last March but below par for his current stable, a never-dangerous fourth of seven on his return in 1m1f Musselburgh handicap 34 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

AI verdict

SR 27 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 25/1.

Gemini Man

Age 8 · 9-9

225-12

Andrew Mullen 10%

Iain Jardine 12%

9-9

6/1 3/1 6/1

Resumed winning ways at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in February but he was pulled up back hurdling at Hexham 24 days ago; not out of things if shrugging off that effort.

AI verdict

SR 55 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Heartened

Age 4 · 9-9

6-4653

Tom Kiely-Marshall 9%

Ollie Pears 11%

9-9

11/2

Gained a first win over C&D in September; got back on track despite not enjoying the smoothest of passages when third of 12 in 1m2f handicap at Redcar eight days ago so she must enter calculations.

AI verdict

SR 51 suggests ability but 11/2 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Lawmans Blis

Age 8 · 9-9

858661

Lewis Edmunds 12%

Joey Ramsden 7%

9-9

11/2 3/1 11/2

Won on his second stable start (and second run since wind surgery) in 14-runner handicap at Catterick (1m4f) last month, getting up late having lost a lot of ground when hampered around half a mile out; big player here.

AI verdict

SR 59 suggests ability but 3/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Millbuie

Age 5 · 9-9

-64486

William Pyle 9%

Ewan Whillans 11%

9-9

10/1 20/1 10/1

Yet to register a victory but he comes here on the back of a solid sixth of 11 in 1m1f handicap at Ayr four weeks ago; more is needed at these weights though if he is to get off the mark.

AI verdict

SR 30 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 20/1.

Prince Hector

Age 8 · 9-9

925506

Shay Farmer 8%

Jessica Bedi 4%

9-9

20/1

On a long losing run but he wasn't disgraced with sixth of 12 in 1m2f Redcar handicap eight days ago; no forlorn hope.

AI verdict

SR 29 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 20/1.

Top Flight Century

Age 5 · 9-9

946/5-

Rhys Elliott 7%

David Thompson 8%

9-9

33/1 11/1 28/1

Still a maiden on the Flat but a winner over hurdles at Sedgefield for his present yard over the winter so can't be dismissed back in this sphere.

AI verdict

SR 42 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 12/1.

Wheres The Crumpet

Age 8 · 9-9

-37800

Aiden Brookes 9%

David Thompson 8%

9-9

33/1 25/1 28/1

Scored at Carlisle (1m) last May but her more recent form is much less encouraging, beating just one in 1m2f Redcar handicap eight days ago; this C&D scorer needs to take a major step forward.

AI verdict

SR 23 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 28/1.

Yakhabar

Age 7 · 9-9

0-9143

Jack Garritty 12%

Liam Bailey 9%

9-9

8/1 6/1 7/1

Back to winning ways at Southwell (1m4f) in March and has continued in good nick, undergoing wind surgery before third of 11 in 1m6f handicap there 33 days ago; very much one to consider in a change of headgear.

AI verdict

SR 50 suggests ability but 15/2 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Baldosa

Age 3 · 8-10

5-3085

Faye McManoman 7%

Nigel Tinkler 11%

8-10

10/3 10/1 3/1

Remains winless and she comes here on the back a below-par fifth in 1m handicap at Redcar 26 days ago; needs this step up in trip to spark some progress.

AI verdict

SR 51 suggests ability but 10/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Project Kinsman

Age 3 · 8-10

98-823

M. P. Sheehy 8%

Philip Kirby 8%

8-10

7/2 9/2 3/1

Lightly raced maiden who has improved for the recent switch to handicaps, third of eight over C&D last time; she's not taken lightly in this grade with cheekpieces added.

AI verdict

SR 56 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

18:45

Living North Christmas Fair Handicap ✓ Result

Class 6 1m4f98y ·Good ·£3,245 · 11 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Ned Broy

Age 5 · 9-9

646-62

Andrew Mullen 10%

Iain Jardine 12%

9-9

10/3 4/1 10/3

Unexposed maiden; ran one of his best races on the Flat when coming from off the pace to finish second at Hamilton last time (1m3f, good; 28-1); effective on the AW and interesting with cheekpieces tried.

AI verdict

SR 64 suggests ability but 4/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Roger Henry

Age 6 · 9-9

343/95

Lauren Young(5) 11%

Lizzie Quinlan 6%

9-9

50/1 33/1 40/1

Wins have been over 7f (AW) and 1m2f (soft); had been off for 570 days before March reappearance (here) and is yet to find his form for this new yard.

AI verdict

SR 37 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 40/1.

Rubellite

Age 6 · 9-9

3-5241

Conor Whiteley(5) 15%

Stephen Hanlon 10%

9-9

4/1 11/4 4/1

Ex-Richard Fahey; seven-time AW winner, including two over C&D early last year; off the mark for current trainer at Wolverhampton last time (1m6f; form fair); up 2lb; should go well again.

AI verdict

SR 67 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Mr Withington

Age 5 · 9-8

76368-

Aiden Brookes 9%

Paul Robson 13%

9-8

12/1 25/1 10/1

Maiden; ran a couple of fair races over 1m2f last year, notably a 2.5l third in a 1m2f handicap here; not done quite as well since and was tailed off in a Kelso novice hurdle nine days ago (not jump well); stamina to prove.

AI verdict

SR 35 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 25/1.

Havachoc

Age 4 · 9-7

144332

Cian Horgan(5) 5%

Patrick Morris 8%

9-7

9/2 5/2 9/2

Completed a hat-trick of wins in January/February, the third off 2lb lower over C&D; has continued in good form and is 2lb better off having been beaten 0.5l by Rubellite at Wolverhampton last time; interesting.

AI verdict

SR 69 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Drumcondra

Age 4 · 9-5

45-475

Zak Wheatley 10%

Declan Carroll 11%

9-5

25/1 12/1 22/1

11-race maiden; having only his second run on the AW (fair effort on first occasion) and his first run at beyond 1m2f so has plenty to prove.

AI verdict

SR 49 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 14/1.

Speechman

Age 6 · 9-3

4070-9

M. P. Sheehy 8%

Philip Kirby 8%

9-3

10/1 18/1 9/1

Two good C&D runs off higher marks in September/October last year, but disappointing since, including back on turf at Ripon last time.

AI verdict

SR 42 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 22/1.

Jedhi Knight

Age 4 · 9-2

31423-

Paul Mulrennan 14%

Paul Midgley 11%

9-2

17/2 17/2 15/2

Won over 2m at Ffos Las for Jedd O'Keeffe last August (good to soft; awarded race by the stewards) and some fair efforts after that; not done as well since (tailed off over hurdles last time) and has been well beaten all three AW runs; back after wind surgery.

AI verdict

SR 57 suggests ability but 9/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Arch Legend

Age 5 · 8-12

08587-

Joanna Mason 12%

Ruth Carr 12%

8-12

8/1 22/1 7/1

Two wins for Charlie Johnston in 2024, including over 1m4f on Tapeta; mixed form since and may be better for the run after 301-day break; refused to enter stalls on intended reappearance.

AI verdict

SR 35 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 25/1.

Desert Quest

Age 8 · 8-11

23/954

Greg Fairley 6%

Ewan Whillans 11%

8-11

10/1 15/2 10/1

C&D winner in January 2024 and several fair efforts after that; ran his best race since a 590-day break when a good fourth at Catterick last time; each-way chance.

AI verdict

SR 59 suggests ability but 17/2 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Apache Eagle

Age 5 · 8-9

632733

Tom Kiely-Marshall 9%

Jessica Bedi 4%

8-9

11/1 17/2 10/1

18-race maiden; placed on five occasions, notably when third to Rubellite and Havachoc at Wolverhampton last month (1m6f); each-way chance.

AI verdict

SR 60 suggests ability but 9/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

19:15

Penny Bakery Handicap ✓ Result

Class 6 5f ·Good ·£3,245 · 6 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Star Noir

Age 3 · 9-9

4234-7

Joanna Mason 12%

Michael & David Easterby 10%

9-9

11/8 9/4 5/4

In the frame on all five starts last season, including when fourth on handicap debut over C&D on final outing (2-1 favourite); pulled hard when below-par on Beverley reappearance (5f, good to soft) but should come on for the run; interesting down in grade.

AI verdict

SR 73 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Golden Havana

Age 3 · 9-8

51-743

Sean Kirrane 11%

Michael Dods 12%

9-8

5/1 11/4 5/1

C&D winner off 3lb higher in November when blinkered for first time; creditable runs over C&D on last two starts (tried in a visor, which is retained, last time); a possible.

AI verdict

SR 67 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Master Harry

Age 3 · 9-7

32568-

Conor Whiteley(5) 15%

Stephen Hanlon 10%

9-7

10/1 FCST 9/1

Mixed efforts for Ann Duffield last season, his best effort when third in a C&D novice in September; very well handicapped on that form, and having since been gelded and given a wind op, is one with a chance; cheekpieces now tried.

AI verdict

SR 63 suggests ability but 9/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Dontwaste A Moment

Age 3 · 9-5

735-0

Barry McHugh 9%

Ivan Furtado 10%

9-5

8/1 7/1 15/2

Fair form in 6f turf novice/maidens last season; well beaten on handicap debut at Wolverhampton when stepped up to 7f on reappearance; first run at 5f.

AI verdict

SR 64 suggests ability but 7/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Pivotal Terms

Age 3 · 9-2

876146

Andrew Mullen 10%

Iain Jardine 12%

9-2

10/3 10/3 3/1

Course winner over 6f in April; sound run when fourth over 5f at Musselburgh next time; still feasibly treated; interesting.

AI verdict

SR 69 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Mystical Land

Age 3 · 8-13

255064

Rhys Elliott 7%

Michael Dods 12%

8-13

11/1 6/1 11/1

11-race maiden; good run when second over C&D in January; hasn't run quite as well since, although fair run with today's headgear on for first time over C&D two weeks ago (just behind stable companion Golden Havana); each-way chance.

AI verdict

SR 65 suggests ability but 6/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

19:45

Penny On The Move Handicap ✓ Result

Class 6 5f ·Good ·£3,245 · 9 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Desert Champion

Age 4 · 9-8

288-78

Paul Mulrennan 14%

Paul Midgley 11%

9-8

7/2 9/2 7/2

Only win was a 5f handicap at Chelmsford in March 2025 when visored for the first time; would have a chance on his C&D second off 8lb higher last November, but below-par recently; no visor this time.

AI verdict

SR 57 suggests ability but 5/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

What What What

Age 4 · 9-7

439107

Joanna Mason 12%

Michael & David Easterby 10%

9-7

7/2 13/2 10/3

C&D winner last year; won again at Southwell in February (6f) but rather out of sorts since; back on his last winning mark.

AI verdict

SR 59 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Auntie Jo

Age 4 · 9-6

174492

Conor Whiteley(5) 15%

David O'Meara 13%

9-6

3/1 32/17 5/2

Only win was over C&D in March when wearing a visor for the first time; best run since when second at Redcar last week (5f, good to firm); chance.

AI verdict

SR 66 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Jeany May

Age 4 · 9-6

0-0804

Rowan Scott 11%

Nigel Tinkler 11%

9-6

6/1 9/2 5/1

Ran two good races on AW last year; best form this year when fourth at Redcar last week (5f, good to firm; visor first time); has a bit to find with runner-up Auntie Jo on that run, but her stable is in fine form at present.

AI verdict

SR 58 suggests ability but 9/2 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Bishop's Glory

Age 6 · 9-3

-32353

Lewis Edmunds 12%

Joey Ramsden 7%

9-3

13/2 10/3 6/1

Won over 6f here in November; plenty of sound placed efforts since (beaten a head over C&D in January) and could go well if fit after a break.

AI verdict

SR 65 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Posh Maisie

Age 5 · 9-1

77580-

Greg Fairley 6%

Colin Teague 0%

9-1

66/1 40/1 50/1

Showed some fair form in Ireland in her younger days, but has proved disappointing and is best watched after 386 days off.

AI verdict

SR 32 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 40/1.

A Lady Forever

Age 7 · 9-1

-57586

Barry McHugh 9%

Gary Harrison 4%

9-1

7/1 10/1 7/1

Won over 6f here in February 2025 for Roger Fell when returning from a long break; has shown bits of form since, but not been at her best this year.

AI verdict

SR 50 suggests ability but 10/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Hyrcanian

Age 5 · 9-1

085-80

Lauren Young(5) 11%

Ron Barr 15%

9-1

33/1 28/1 33/1

16-race maiden; hasn't shown much in her two runs this year; others look stronger

AI verdict

SR 32 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 33/1.

Barney's Bay

Age 8 · 9-1

705760

Faye McManoman 7%

Derek Shaw 7%

9-1

50/1 28/1 40/1

1-34 on the AW, that win coming over 6f at Southwell in April 2021; rather out of sorts over 6f-1m this year and now tries 5f for the first time since May 2024.

AI verdict

SR 32 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 33/1.

20:15

Penny Car Washes Handicap ✓ Result

Class 5 1m5y ·Good ·£3,978 · 12 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Sunriseontheboyne

Age 4 · 9-9

-98060

Andrew Mullen 10%

Ben Haslam 14%

9-9

25/1 16/1 25/1

Won three times in Ireland for Mick Mulvany, including at Listowel (1m, heavy) last September; low key in five starts for new trainer, slipping 9lb in the weights - now 1lb below that last winning mark; needs revival on AW return (3-9).

AI verdict

SR 58 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 16/1.

Flying Fletcher

Age 5 · 9-8

723857

Ethan Tindall 10%

Richard & Peter Fahey 10%

9-8

7/2 5/1 10/3

Best RPRs over shorter (6f) but did make all in a slowly run C&D Class 4 in January (4-1); failed to get majorly competitive - often slowly away - in his last three starts; return to AW might assist, along with Ethan Tindall's 5lb claim.

AI verdict

SR 76 suggests ability but 11/2 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Alessia Fernanda

Age 6 · 9-8

9847-1

Zak Wheatley 10%

Declan Carroll 11%

9-8

18/1 6/1 18/1

Took advantage of an easing mark to make a winning seasonal reappearance at Southwell (1m; 14-1, first start since wind surgery) in late April; non-runner at Thirsk (ground) on Sunday, and this looks a better fit; likely to have a say from 4lb higher.

AI verdict

SR 78 suggests ability but 6/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Barry's Boy

Age 4 · 9-7

342-15

George Bass 12%

Denis Coakley 11%

9-7

10/3 7/2 5/2

Kept on well to justify favouritism over C&D (from 3lb lower) on penultimate start; beaten - fifth, hung left under pressure - in a stronger Class 4 at Nottingham subsequently; might have to settle for minor honours on AW return.

AI verdict

SR 80 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Quiet Resolve

Age 5 · 9-6

636-12

Sean Kirrane 11%

Alan Brown 9%

9-6

11/2 6/1 5/1

Made a winning stable debut at Hamilton (8.5f; 20-1) last month; backed that up, splitting a Jim Goldie pair (third has won since), under a 5lb penalty there (1m1f) next time; 1lb lower now and has no issues with this AW track (311224); interesting.

AI verdict

SR 81 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

American State

Age 4 · 9-6

7-1610

Stevie Donohoe 12%

Ivan Furtado 10%

9-6

18/1 12/1 18/1

Won twice this year (post wind surgery) for Ivan Furtado, keeping on well at Southwell (1m, Class 5; from 4lb lower) on penultimate start; not at his best at Wetherby (tenth) latest, but there's still a chance he can prove competitive from this revised mark.

AI verdict

SR 75 suggests ability but 12/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Criminal Shore

Age 4 · 9-4

444584

Paul Mulrennan 14%

David O'Meara 13%

9-4

11/1 9/1 10/1

Sole win from 19 came at Ripon (1m, good) last April; mostly consistent this year, a close fourth to Flying Fletcher over C&D in January, and occupied that same position behind Barry's Boy here in March; easing mark, with Paul Mulrennan booked for the first time.

AI verdict

SR 72 suggests ability but 9/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Military Leader

Age 5 · 9-2

242-11

Rowan Scott 11%

Phillip Makin 12%

9-2

11/4 5/2 11/4

Chased home the bang-in-form Aisling Oscar over C&D in December, and he's 2-2 since returning from a break, winning at Southwell and Thirsk (both 1m); has risen a combined total of 10lb (3lb since latest) for those two wins, but he has to figure on the shortlist in pursuit of the hat-trick.

AI verdict

SR 88 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Second Fiddle

Age 7 · 9-1

1-7008

Aiden Brookes 9%

Iain Jardine 12%

9-1

22/1 10/1 22/1

Five C&D wins, the latest from a 3lb lower mark in December; has struggled at double-figure odds on turf lately (Musselburgh and Hamilton) with slow starts a regular feature; drops back into a Class 5 now at a more suitable track, but with enough to prove for the time being.

AI verdict

SR 68 suggests ability but 10/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Cusack

Age 8 · 8-12

9486-0

Tom Kiely-Marshall 9%

David Thompson 8%

8-12

50/1 33/1 50/1

10-47 on AW, with all bar one of those wins coming at Newcastle (7f-1m2f); now sits 3lb below his last winning mark, and Tom Kiely-Marshall's 5lb claim is a bonus, but seems to have lost his way; may strip fitter for 7f course comeback run.

AI verdict

SR 51 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 40/1.

Bellasio

Age 5 · 8-11

122-65

Rhys Elliott 7%

Grant Tuer 13%

8-11

14/1 16/1 14/1

In fine fettle (form figure 522122) last spring/summer, rounding off with a close second to Eeetee at Redcar (1m, good to soft, 6-4 favourite) in July; fair sixth to Military Leader on Southwell comeback run but disappointed over 1m2f at Haydock subsequently; best watched.

AI verdict

SR 61 suggests ability but 16/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Chuzzlewit

Age 6 · 8-8

0-4570

Shay Farmer 8%

Seb Spencer 8%

8-8

25/1 18/1 22/1

Fine looker, and for all that he's an infrequent winner (2-35), was once rated in the 90s; placed in a Class 4 over C&D (from 10lb higher) last June but he's been steadily regressive since; safer options elsewhere.

AI verdict

SR 54 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 22/1.

20:45

Penny Hotels Handicap ✓ Result

Class 6 1m5y ·Good ·£4,711 · 13 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Rocket Rod

Age 9 · 9-9

02D4/00

Rowan Scott 11%

Geoffrey Harker 7%

9-9

33/1 18/1 33/1

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.

AI verdict

SR 41 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 18/1.

Penny Mountain

Age 5 · 9-9

682235

Amie Waugh 6%

Gary Rutherford 4%

9-9

9/1 11/2 9/1

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.

AI verdict

SR 57 suggests ability but 6/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Mercurius Power

Age 8 · 9-9

533667

Lewis Edmunds 12%

Jessica Macey 9%

9-9

9/2 9/1 4/1

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.

AI verdict

SR 53 suggests ability but 12/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Barleybrown

Age 6 · 9-7

4-3766

Joanna Mason 12%

Ruth Carr 12%

9-7

7/2 13/2 10/3

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.

AI verdict

SR 61 suggests ability but 7/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Wicklow Way

Age 4 · 9-7

60-109

Jack Garritty 12%

Mark Walford 11%

9-7

15/2 7/2 15/2

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.

AI verdict

SR 64 suggests ability but 5/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Trais Fluors

Age 12 · 9-5

754885

Lauren Young(5) 11%

Linda Perratt 10%

9-5

7/1 10/1 7/1

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.

AI verdict

SR 52 suggests ability but 10/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

First Encounter

Age 5 · 9-5

861216

Conor Whiteley(5) 15%

John Gallagher 9%

9-5

12/1 7/1 12/1

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.

AI verdict

SR 67 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Volenti

Age 7 · 9-4

8-0974

Andrew Mullen 10%

Ben Haslam 14%

9-4

9/2 15/2 4/1

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.

AI verdict

SR 55 suggests ability but 8/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Little Ted

Age 9 · 9-4

-50960

Sean Kirrane 11%

Tim Easterby 11%

9-4

12/1 FCST 11/1

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.

AI verdict

SR 50 suggests ability but 11/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Cable Beach

Age 5 · 9-2

4144-3

Paul Mulrennan 14%

Tom Tate 9%

9-2

17/2 10/3 17/2

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.

AI verdict

SR 66 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Billyjoegold

Age 4 · 9-1

3097

William Pyle 9%

Ruth Carr 12%

9-1

66/1 40/1 50/1

Distant third on debut here (7f novice; 66-1) in March and he has struggled in three subsequent appearances; it's still early days and his half-brother Bobby Joe Leg is a prolific winner; stablemate of Barleybrown.

AI verdict

SR 34 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 40/1.

Abu Royal

Age 6 · 9-0

0-6580

Aiden Brookes 9%

L J Morgan 12%

9-0

50/1 28/1 40/1

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.

AI verdict

SR 36 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 33/1.

Dinah Myte

Age 4 · 9-0

5-7976

George Bass 12%

John Gallagher 9%

9-0

28/1 16/1 28/1

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.

AI verdict

SR 51 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at 16/1.