There were 230 Races on across 29 meetings. There was 8 races at Assiniboia Downs first race 01:30, 8 races at Auteuil first race 12:55, 8 races at Beverley first race 13:40, 1 races at Club Hipico first race 01:00, 10 races at Concepcion first race 17:38, 7 races at Fairmount Park first race 19:00, 9 races at Finger Lakes first race 18:00, 8 races at Fontwell first race 13:20, 7 races at Fort Erie first race 20:00, 12 races at Funabashi first race 06:45, 3 races at Gavea first race 01:00, 9 races at Horseshoe Indianapolis first race 19:10, 6 races at Kolkata first race 09:45, 7 races at Leeton first race 04:55, 7 races at Listowel first race 14:00, 7 races at Louisiana Downs first race 22:05, 12 races at Mizusawa first race 03:50, 12 races at Mombetsu first race 06:35 Monbetsu, 8 races at Mountaineer first race 01:15, 9 races at Newcastle first race 16:10, 9 races at Philadelphia first race 17:40, 8 races at Presque Isle Downs first race 20:00, 8 races at Swan Hill first race 04:30, 8 races at Thistledown first race 17:50, 8 races at Vaal first race 11:30, 8 races at Vichy first race 10:51, 8 races at Vincennes first race 15:35, 8 races at Warwick first race 13:47, 7 races at Yeppoon first race 04:07, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.
Race 1: 16:10 Newcastle Quinnbet Handicap (0-55) (6) 3yo+ GB 1m 4f 98y
(5)  Magic Glen | | |  | | | 3 | Sean Kirrane | Katie Scott | Modest efforts in qualifying runs at 1m2f-1m4f on turf but he's from a good family and this assignment is his most realistic one yet; still has something to prove, however. |
4th (4)  Lady Phoebe | | | | | | 3 | Cam Hardie | Adam Nicol | Improved for the step up to 1m4f when going down narrowly at Hamilton (soft) in August but she hasn't done as well in two starts since, in cheekpieces latest (now discarded); no strong reason to expect revival back here. |
3rd (6)  Strike Rate | | | | | | 3 | Andrew Mullen | Daragh Bourke | Maiden; not beaten too far when fifth of ten in 1m2f classified here in August and stamina for 1m4f never had a chance to be tested at Musselburgh since, as he was hampered when starting to move forward; likely needs more than he's shown so far, though. |
(3)  Trailblazer | | | | | | 5 | Ben Robinson | Adam Nicol | Hurdle winner in July but lesser efforts since and 0-23 on the Flat; however, he's well handicapped on C&D form in early 2023 so a good run wouldn't come from out of the blue; refitted blinkers replace cheekpieces. |
2nd (2)  Albert Lasker | | | | | | 3 | Kieran O'Neill | Alice Haynes | Lightly raced 3yo who was high in the weights when first handicapping but he's better treated now and he kept on quite well when fourth of seven at Catterick (1m4f, soft) this month; had form on Polytrack as 2yo but needs to show he can handle this surface. |
1st (1)  Sycamore Gap | | | | | | 4 | Kaiya Fraser | Rebecca Menzies | Not yet off the mark but he's gone close on his last two starts and he came from well back to go close over C&D last week, the pair well clear; has every chance off the same mark. |
This can go to SYCAMORE GAP who has less to prove than any of his rivals after his recent close C&D second off the same mark. A possible threat could emerge from Trailblazer whose form on this course last year brings him into it now he's on a lowly mark. Albert Lasker is preferred of the remainder although Magic Glen is worth a market check on his handicap debut.[Emily Weber]
Race 2: 16:45 Newcastle Download The Quinnbet App Handicap (0-58) (6) 3yo+ GB 1m 2f 42y
4th (8)  Cookie Queen | | | | | | 3 | Cam Hardie | Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood | Slowly away and well beaten in three runs at around a mile on turf; the combination of a longer trip and the switch to low-grade handicaps can help but she's not easy to recommend. |
(7)  Red Hatter | | | | | | 3 | Aiden Brookes | John Norton | Poor form in seven starts; hood now added but easy to swerve over this new trip. |
(5)  Bellslea | | | | | | 5 | Rowan Scott | R Mike Smith | Offered little since returning from a 950-day absence in April; new headgear today. |
(4)  Yorkshire Glory | | | | | | 3 | Paul Mulrennan | Ben Haslam | No improvement for the switch to handicaps on his last two starts (both 7f, good); dam a 1m winner but his stamina for this trip has to be taken on trust. |
1st (2)  Three Platoon | | | | | | 6 | Kaiya Fraser | Rebecca Menzies | Poor strike-rate and he's coming here on the back of a couple of heavy defeats, the latest at Thirsk last week (overly aggressive ride); chance if back to his best but he's not that convincing. |
2nd (1)  Masque Of Anarchy | | | | | | 8 | Matthew Lloyd Slater | Craig Lidster | Two-time C&D winner; near miss at Beverley in July (1m2f, good to firm) and he ran to a similar level at Ripon last month (1m3f, good); caught wide when underperforming at Pontefract last week; dangerous at this level in an uncompetitive race; jockey having first ride as an apprentice (0-5 as an amateur). |
(3)  Fiftyshadesaresdev | | | | | | 5 | Paula Muir | Micky Hammond | 25-race maiden; ran well when second over C&D on his AW debut last week (tongue tied for the first time; in front of Vintage Love) but he wouldn't be a banker to repeat the form. |
| 3rd (6) Vintage Love | | | | | | 3 | Sam James | Grant Tuer | 15-race maiden; coped well with the step up to this trip when a close fourth over C&D last week; that wasn't a searching examination of her stamina but this might not be either and she's one to consider. |
Masque Of Anarchy (second choice) should give his rider a good spin on his first ride as an apprentice and he's high on the list in a weak race. Fiftyshadesaresdev finished in front of VINTAGE LOVE over C&D last week but those placings may be reversed today.[Paul Smith]
Race 3: 17:20 Newcastle Quinnbet Quarterback EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B, C & D With No More Than 3 Runs) (GBB) GB 7f 14y
4th (3)  Oselton | | | | | | 2 | Cam Hardie | Mark Walford | 200-1 when down the field in a 7f maiden at Haydock 19 days ago; not easily recommended. |
(4)  Albanach | | | | | | 2 | Sam James | Katie Scott | Finished last in two 7f turf runs in July; no appeal. |
(5)  Harbour Snug | | | | | | 2 | Paul Mulrennan | Michael Dods | 16-1, slowly away and badly in need of the experience when last of seven on his Ayr debut last month (6f, good to soft); bred to do better and blinkers may help but still has plenty to find. |
2nd (6)  My Mate Beattie | | | | | | 2 | Hollie Doyle | Ed Dunlop | Couldn't go the pace in a 6f fillies' novice at Haydock on her debut in July (good ground); the longer trip will suit but she still requires a major step forward. |
3rd (1)  Boston Run | | | | | | 2 | Tom Marquand | Hugo Palmer | He hasn't built on his promising Haydock debut in two subsequent runs but even latest close fourth is enough to make him of serious interest in this field; hood worn for all three starts is now dispensed with on AW debut. |
1st (2)  Mr Fantastic | | | | | | 2 | Clifford Lee | K R Burke | He has improved his RPR with each of his three starts, most recently finishing second of four in an Ascot novice (7f, soft); would be conceding 4lb to Boston Run in a handicap; good chance to open his account now switched to AW (brother to an AW winner and his dam's only win came on Tapeta). |
While Harbour Snug and My Mate Beattie can both leave their debut effort behind them, this should rest between Boston Run and MR FANTASTIC. The latter is preferred with his form looking a bit stronger and the potential for improvement on AW given his pedigree.[Paul Smith]
Race 4: 17:55 Newcastle Quinnbet Acca Bonus Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Horses Which Have Not Run More Than 3 Times) (GBB Race) GB 7f 14y
8th (2)  Candle Of Time | | | | | | 2 | Ryan Sexton | Julie Camacho | Time Test half-sister to two winners for her stable, namely Burning Emotion (6f AW 2yo/7f turf) and Arantes Nascimento (7f AW 2yo); heed the market signals for further guidance. |
4th (4)  Media | | | | | | 2 | Connor Murtagh | Richard Fahey | Brings the worst piece of form, having run to a modest RPR in 7f maiden at Haydock; may be sharper with that outing under her belt but needs to improve markedly. |
7th (6)  Sweet Scent | | | | | | 2 | Andrew Mullen | Charlie Johnston | Debutante by Teofilo and the first foal of a 7f 2yo winner whose siblings include top-level middle-distance winners Yibir and Wild Illusion; attractively bred. |
5th (3)  Harswell Ruby | | | | | | 2 | Billy Garritty | Roger Fell & Sean Murray | Both starts on turf, finishing third at Thirsk (6f) then sixth in a better race at York (1m); needs improvement to get off the mark and may be more interesting in handicaps shortly. |
6th (7)  Thamna | | | | | | 2 | Hollie Doyle | Michael Appleby | 30,000euros yearling, 40,000euros (breeze-up) 2yo; Churchill half-sister to three winners, notably Al Aresh (7f/7.5f including AW/France) and Agami (French 8.5f/10.5f AW); check the betting. |
3rd (1)  Arkinthestars | | | | | | 2 | Clifford Lee | K R Burke | Mohaather filly; made eyecatching late headway, finishing ninth of 22, in Curragh sales race (6.3f) nine days ago for an auspicious debut; interesting with improvement on the cards. |
2nd (8)  Titian Blue | | | | | | 2 | Tom Marquand | William Haggas | Both outings over 6f on turf in May/June, finishing second at Ripon then disappointing at Windsor; may still do better but pedigree has mixed messages with regard to this longer trip. |
1st (5)  Orange Sky | | | | | | 2 | Billy Loughnane | George Boughey | 330,000gns yearling and half-sister to smart middle-distance performer (including for this yard) Missed The Cut; promising second in 7f newcomers' event at Newbury this month; respected. |
Newbury runner-up ORANGE SKY is taken to go one better. Arkinthestars, who ran promisingly in a Curragh sales race, is feared most. Titian Blue has possibilities provided she stays the trip. Heed the market signals with regard to the debutantes.[Steve Boow]
Race 5: 18:30 Newcastle Quinnbet Forecast Boost Nursery Handicap (0-55) (6) 2yo GB 6f
(8)  Poet's Peace | | | | | | 2 | Billy Loughnane | Ed Dunlop | Unplaced in six runs at 5f-7f; blew the start at Chelmsford last month; hard to recommend. |
(9)  Lilchita | | | | | | 2 | Cam Hardie | Antony Brittain | Only beaten two of her 22 rivals in three runs in novice/maiden events for fillies; encouragement for better on paper; others have less to prove. |
(10)  Aria's Dream | | | | | | 2 | Faye McManoman | Nigel Tinkler | Poor form in three sprint maidens in May; potential improver for the switch to nurseries but still not easily recommended back from four months off; stable also runs Monticristo Boy. |
3rd (4)  Stat Goddess | | | | | | 2 | Sam James | Craig Lidster | Ten-race maiden who has raced exclusively at 5f; runner-up a couple of times at Catterick but she's not progressing and hopes rest on the extra furlong having a positive effect; yard runs two. |
(1)  Hickton | | | | | | 2 | Tom Eaves | Kevin Ryan | Yet to build on his debut promise, including when 66-1 for his nursery debut at Beverley (7.5f) last month; eased in grade and tried in blinkers on this AW debut; may do better and worth a market check. |
4th (6)  Ashen Glow | | | | | | 2 | Hollie Doyle | Archie Watson | Early promise but she hasn't kicked on in nurseries; latest Chepstow fourth (7f; hassled up front) was a bit more like it and she returns to 6f in a modest race. |
(2)  Ettorino | | | | | | 2 | William Pyle | Craig Lidster | Beaten 9l and 7l in two nursery runs this summer but a stiff 7.5f stretched his stamina last time and he was up against a handicap blot at Thirsk; gelded since latest start; interesting at this level with cheekpieces now added; AW debut. |
(7)  Charm Runner | | | | | | 2 | Paul Mulrennan | Bryan Smart | Ran to just a modest level in her three runs in midsummer but she did hint at better at both Hamilton (still green) and Ripon (raced up the middle of the track from stall 1); makes her nursery debut after 11 weeks off; open to improvement and one to note for market confidence. |
1st (5)  Indy's Angel | | | | | | 2 | Aiden Brookes | Philip Kirby | Sent off at 25-1 for her nursery debut at Southwell three weeks ago but she ran creditably for a close fifth; could yet have more in the tank. |
2nd (3)  Monticristo Boy | | | | | | 2 | Rowan Scott | Nigel Tinkler | Improved effort when second on his nursery debut at Southwell three weeks ago (6f; Indy's Angel fifth); that form has taken several knocks though and he himself was well held in third at Musselburgh ten days ago (5f, good); return to 6f should be in his favour. |
A weak nursery with the field a combined 0-50. Of the nursery newcomers perhaps Charm Runner will prove the pick but Ashen Glow, Monticristo Boy and ETTORINO have all offered some promise. The selection has left the impression that there could be more to come from him and a gelding operation and the addition of cheekpieces earn him the tentative vote.[Paul Smith]
Race 6: 19:00 Newcastle Quinnbet Second To The SP Favourite Handicap (Div I) (0-52) (6) 3yo+ GB 7f 14y
7th (13)  Entrecasteaux | | | | | | 3 | Billy Garritty | Roger Fell & Sean Murray | Glimmer of ability before badly hampered in Alice's Impact's race at Beverley in July but he hasn't repeated it and now looks up against it. |
11th (11)  Candy Eye | | | | | | 4 | Clifford Lee | Tom Tate | Bold effort from the front when upped to 1m on this track in March and she might have needed her first run since when dropping out over C&D this month; other front-runners could queer her pitch today. |
8th (9)  Madame Christine | | | | | | 3 | Rowan Scott | Ann Duffield | Hasn't been finding much in 7f starts this year but two of her best efforts came on this track at two and it's possible the return here will see something more from her. |
9th (10)  Mutanaaseq | | | | | | 9 | Billy Loughnane | Ruth Carr | Four 7f wins at Catterick in 2023 but he's been struggling since the spring and his much-reduced mark isn't helping him much at the moment; 0-11 on AW and has it to prove at present. |
10th (8)  Alice's Impact | | | | | | 3 | Tom Marquand | John & Sean Quinn | Unraced on AW and said to have never travelled when disappointing in a Catterick classified last month but she'd been in good form at about 7f previously, including when winning at Beverley in July; should still have some potential at this level. |
3rd (12)  Chillout Charlie | | | | | | 3 | Faye McManoman | Nigel Tinkler | More realistically treated now than when first handicapping last October but he hasn't been getting near enough to make a case, with stamina for 7f also to prove. |
13th (3)  Miss Willows | | | | | | 5 | Ben Sanderson | Simon Whitaker | A close call and a win at Catterick (both at 7f, soft) this year but unable to lead and she faded there latest (headgear off, as today); finished well back in her only C&D handicap and has to prove she can do it on AW. |
12th (7)  Cage Rattler | | | | | | 4 | Sam James | Sandy Forster | He didn't look the easiest of rides at Gowran (7f, soft) in May but it was still a convincing win; less to go on since but he showed more in a novice amateur jockeys' race at Carlisle last time and a stiff 7f like this shouldn't be a problem if he takes to Tapeta. |
4th (6)  Asadjumeirah | | | | | | 6 | Cam Hardie | Antony Brittain | All wins at sprint trips, twice here; rarely races at 7f and has a mixed record at the trip, although he didn't appear to lack for stamina in two attempts this year; of interest as he does at least act well here. |
6th (4)  Doomsday | | | | | | 5 | Hollie Doyle | Liam Bailey | Often leads; both wins over 7f on turf, the latest in August, and he only just lost out back at Musselburgh (1m) ten days ago; has something to prove on recent AW efforts, the latest more than a year ago, but he had course form earlier in his career so there's a case to be made. |
2nd (2)  Drakeholes | | | | | | 5 | Paul Mulrennan | Alison Hamilton | Both wins over C&D, the latest when much too good for his rivals in a classified event in March; well held in two runs since returning from a break but might still have needed the latest of them and a return to his earlier handicap form here would give him every chance. |
5th (1)  Smalleytime | | | | | | 4 | Andrew Mullen | Ben Haslam | Scraped home over C&D in April but he's been through difficult times since and although he ran well for a long way back over 7f here last time out he did drop out quickly in the closing stages; has a shade to prove. |
1st (5)  Barnaby | | | | | | 3 | Tom Eaves | Kevin Ryan | Maiden; had few suitable chances and recent 6f efforts on turf suggest the time has come for a go at 7f; interesting if he can get to grips with Tapeta on first AW run. |
Doomsday comes here in good form and he handled this surface much earlier in his career, while Drakeholes can be dangerous on his third run back from a break. However, it might be worth chancing ASADJUMEIRAH's stamina as he acts well here and he hasn't looked deficient on the staying front in two runs at the trip this year. Barnaby (second choice), who shapes as though 7f will suit, and Cage Rattler are others of interest.[Emily Weber]
Race 7: 19:30 Newcastle Quinnbet Second To The SP Favourite Handicap (Div II) (0-52) (6) 3yo+ GB 7f 14y
(12)  Thea Bell | | | | | | 3 | Ben Robinson | Brian Ellison | Only effort of note came at Southwell last month (6f); tailed off on turf last week (first run after wind op); return to AW not enough to tempt. |
(11)  Hyrcanian | | | | | | 3 | Harry Russell | Ron Barr | Didn't progress for Karl Burke and she's finished out the back in two runs for her new yard; hard to recommend. |
(9)  Mr Coco Bean | | | | | | 10 | Mohammed Tabti | Helen Cuthbert | Ages since his last win and this veteran needs to leave his recent return to action well behind him. |
(7)  Zebra Star | | | | | | 4 | Kaiya Fraser | R Mike Smith | Made all to win a 7f handicap at Ayr in May; now 8lb lower but that is a consequence of some dreadful recent form; this is weak and a talented apprentice is booked so a revival isn't out of the question. |
3rd (1)  Gordonstoun | | | | | | 6 | Billy Garritty | Liam Bailey | Hasn't won since recording back-to-back wins at Leicester in October 2022; drops into a lower grade but current wellbeing not easy to assess. |
(6)  Rum Runner | | | | | | 9 | Clifford Lee | Geoffrey Harker | Slow starter; won a Beverley handicap (7.5f, good to firm) in July and also ran well at that track 17 days later; never dangerous over C&D three weeks ago; chance if they go hard early and he doesn't leave himself too far back. |
| 1st (8) Yaahobby | | | | | | 5 | Cam Hardie | Antony Brittain | Three AW wins over sprint trips; not beaten far over 7f on turf (0-50 classified) last month but he failed to build on it over C&D 12 days ago; others preferred for the win. |
4th (5)  Polly The Rocket | | | | | | 3 | William Pyle | Craig Lidster | C&D win off 5lb higher in January; not beaten far here three weeks ago off 2lb higher; below par latest but still dangerous at this level. |
(10)  Alibi Warning | | | | | | 3 | Connor Murtagh | Richard Fahey | 0-13 but she's been banging at the door in recent starts, most recently a close second over 6f here 12 days ago; has form over 7f but at Wolverhampton and this stiffer examination at the trip isn't sure to suit. |
(2)  Concert Boy | | | | | | 4 | Sam James | Katie Scott | Poor strike-rate but he's run some fair races this summer and today's conditions won't be an issue; others preferred for win purposes all the same. |
(3)  Believe Me Now | | | | | | 4 | Andrew Mullen | Iain Jardine | Made a winning stable debut at Ayr last month (1m, good); that form has been franked since and although she's not hit the same heights twice since, she's dangerous on the drop back to 7f. |
2nd (4)  Barossa | | | | | | 4 | Faye McManoman | Nigel Tinkler | Last four visits to Newcastle have resulted in form-figures of 2212; more likely to give her running than most and that could suffice in this field. |
Polly The Rocket, Rum Runner and Barossa (second choice) all have something to recommend them but BELIEVE ME NOW may be the answer back at 7f. Her Ayr win last month looks solid for the grade. Alibi Warning holds obvious form claims but her stamina for a stiff 7f has to be taken on trust.[Paul Smith]
Race 8: 20:00 Newcastle Quinnbet Daily Free Bet Handicap (0-60) (6) 4yo+ GB 1m 5y
3rd (1)  Wyvern | | | | | | 5 | Connor Murtagh | Patrick Morris | Three AW wins for previous yard; poor form for current stable and is best watched unless the market suggests a revival is likely. |
4th (8)  Pop Favorite | | | | | | 6 | Kieran O'Neill | Scott Dixon | Five-time C&D winner, most recently off 4lb higher in January; not exactly solid based on subsequent form, latterly this month since returning from a layoff. |
| (7) Brazen Rascal | | | | | | 4 | Sean Kirrane | Simon Whitaker | Eight-race maiden; made the frame in 7f event at Newcastle last November; not in the same form during a light 2024 campaign but possibly needed his run here (back from a break) last time. |
(6)  Whatwouldyouknow | | | | | | 9 | Faye McManoman | Nigel Tinkler | Three-time C&D scorer in autumn months; 0-12 this year and ran below par when returned to this track last time; now 8lb below last winning mark but needs to rebound. |
(5)  Langton Wold | | | | | | 5 | Ben Robinson | Brian Ellison | Flat turf and hurdles winner; ran quite encouragingly over C&D two weeks ago, making a challenge before eventually fading into midfield; possibilities if building on that effort. |
(10)  Haaf A Diamond | | | | | | 4 | Aidan Keeley | Kevin Frost | Raced mainly on turf; 1m winner in 2023; not in the same form this year and suffered a heavy defeat on last appearance; often fails to settle; something to prove back on AW. |
2nd (3)  Strangerontheshore | | | | | | 6 | Rowan Scott | Nigel Tinkler | Has lacked consistency this term and finished only eighth here most recently; defied a 5lb higher mark over C&D last October (sole AW win) and has a good chance if back to that form. |
| (9) Tiger Trap | | | | | | 4 | Hollie Doyle | Tom Tate | 4yo maiden who has raced exclusively at 6f/7f; finished seventh in all three outings this season, latest at this course when staying on late; looks ready for a crack at this new trip. |
1st (4)  Barleybrown | | | | | | 4 | Billy Loughnane | Ruth Carr | Successful over C&D in April/July; both September starts at this venue, running creditably on penultimate and suffering bad luck (major traffic issues) latest; treated as if still in form. |
(2)  Balqaa | | | | | | 6 | Paul Mulrennan | Stella Barclay | Bids for a hat-trick, having scored over 1m at Southwell and Newcastle the last twice; incurs 5lb penalty but remains well treated on historical data (won off this mark here early in career); respected. |
Off a mark she defied in her early days, BALQAA (nap) looks capable of completing a September hat-trick. Barleybrown, who remains of interest in modest C&D events, is second choice ahead of Langton Wold who shaped better than the bare result here last time.[Steve Boow]
Race 9: 20:30 Newcastle Quinnbet Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap (0-65) (6) 3yo+ GB 6f
(9)  Rogue Thunder | | | | | | 4 | Connor Murtagh | Patrick Morris | Thrown in on his form for Tom Clover; disappointing for new connections though and too much to prove despite his reduced mark. |
(13)  Piper's Fort | | | | | | 3 | Kieran O'Neill | Katie Scott | Not found his best form for his new stable and vulnerable despite having dropped below his winning mark. |
2nd (8)  Spartan Fighter | | | | | | 7 | Harry Russell | Antony Brittain | Won at Southwell (7f) off 3lb higher in February; appreciated the return to AW when a close fourth over C&D three weeks ago (raced away from the bulk of the field); has the ability to feature. |
(14)  Quanah | | | | | | 8 | Andrew Mullen | Liam Bailey | Course winner (5f); some fair form on slow turf in the spring but back from a break in a competitive race. |
(10)  Front Gunner | | | | | | 3 | Rowan Scott | Ann Duffield | Inconsistent maiden; soft ground perhaps excuses a low-key effort last time but others still bring more convincing claims; hood now tried. |
| (12) Tathmeen | | | | | | 9 | Cam Hardie | Antony Brittain | Prolific veteran; should be at concert pitch after a couple of runs back from a break but others in this field look safer. |
(3)  Callianassa | | | | | | 3 | Ben Robinson | Brian Ellison | 13-race maiden; dropping down the weights and fully effective over C&D; two runs back from a break have offered hope of a bigger run and the return to 6f will suit; stall 1 perhaps not ideal though. |
| (6) Howzak | | | | | | 6 | Billy Garritty | Liam Bailey | Running well at Chepstow for former stable this year; low-key stable debut over 5f here 12 days ago; others appeal more for win purposes. |
(11)  Noble Captain | | | | | | 4 | Sam James | Katie Scott | C&D win in March off 4lb lower; solid turf run when last seen but he's returning from a four-month break in a competitive race. |
1st (4)  Alfa Whiteburd | | | | | | 3 | Tom Eaves | Craig Lidster | 12-race maiden; two good runs back from a wind operation in June; effective on Tapeta and he's a leading contender; stable also run East Bank. |
4th (5)  Lord Abama | | | | | | 5 | Paul Mulrennan | Michael Dods | Two Thirsk wins in the first half of the year, the second of them off a 1lb higher mark; gone cold more recently but he's effective over C&D and can't be discounted. |
| (7) East Bank | | | | | | 3 | William Pyle | Craig Lidster | Front-running 7f win here in March off a 2lb higher mark; generally quiet this summer but blinkers arrested the slide over 7f here 12 days ago; lots of pace on show here though and perhaps vulnerable. |
(2)  He's An Angel | | | | | | 4 | Sean Kirrane | Tjade Collier | Reeled off a four-timer for Peter Niven early in the year, the last win coming over C&D off a 4lb higher mark; slow start for this stable but there was more promise at Southwell three weeks ago and this return to Class 6 company could spark a full revival. |
3rd (1)  Golden Duke | | | | | | 5 | Faye McManoman | Nigel Tinkler | 2lb lower than for last summer's Doncaster win (6f, good); the pick of this season's form brings him right into the picture and although he wasn't at his best at Pontefract last week, he's a danger to all now into Class 6 company. |
This looks competitive for the grade and there looks to be no shortage of pace. Callianassa makes some appeal but stall 1 might not be ideal. Alfa Whiteburd and Golden Duke (second choice) are greatly respected but HE'S AN ANGEL looked on the way back at Southwell last time and he's well handicapped again now. Although he was forcefully ridden last time, his peak efforts last winter came from a bit further back and those tactics could be ideal given the make up of this race.[Paul Smith]
