AWC Season 14 Has Begun Handicap Stakes (Div I)

Newcastle (AW) · 20 October 2026

TypeFlat
ClassClass 5
Distance1m 5y
GoingStandard
Band0-70
Prize£3,716
Runners12

12 runners go to post for the 6:00 AWC Season 14 Has Begun Handicap Stakes (Div I) at Newcastle (AW) on 20 October 2026 over 1m 5y on Standard going.

KTB verdict

Danehill Star is our KTB Selection — top-rated at 61/100, 6 points clear of the field.

A winner at the course. Trainer 15% here (A/E 1) · jockey 18% (A/E 1.01).

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KTB figures KTB Rating and KTB Speed are shown for every runner in the day’s Open Race: 3:00 Curragh →

Race preview Newcastle (AW) 6:00 Race Preview — 20 October 2026 This Class 5 handicap division at Newcastle over 1m5y on standard ground features a field of 12 modest performers where recent consistency and course knowledge are likely to prove decisive. Read the full preview →

The field · runner by runner

#1drawn 3
KTB Selection
Danehill Star
5yo · Gelding · IRE · 10-0
KTB Fit Score61/100#1 of 12
11/2
E/W: 4 places, 1/5 odds
KTB IntelligenceModest performer who has won over this trip and is 1 from 1 at Newcastle. Recent form of 235113 shows consistency with two wins in the last six starts, though he has been busy with 46 runs in the past year. Trainer has a solid 15% strike rate here from 121 runs while jockey and horse both handle the standard surface well.
KTB rank#1 of 12
61
KTB Fit ?The KTB Fit Score rates how well a runner fits today’s race (0–100) across ability, trainer & jockey form, going, course record and the market signal — a fit rating, not a win probability.
Value—small field
DataModerate
Form235113
Age5
Last run22d
OR70
JockeyMarco Ghiani
TrainerTony Carroll RTF 23%
Trainer — at course
15%
18/121 · A/E 1
Jockey — at course
18%
13/73 · A/E 1.01
Trainer & jockey
12%
19/162 · A/E 0.78
Angles
Winning trip
KTB Fit Score ⓘScore 0–100 across ability, trainer form, jockey, going, course record and market signal. Not a win probability — a fit rating. KTB Selection is our pick — the highest Fit Score runner in the race, with genuine ties broken on ability, then trainer and jockey records at the course.61
Ability
68OR 70 — modest, top-rated here
Trainer
5215% strike rate at Newcastle (aw) · A/E 1 (121 runs)
Jockey
5218% strike rate at Newcastle (aw) · A/E 1.01 (73 rides)
Going
565 wins from 24 on standard (10 placed)
Course
86Won here (1 from 1)
Market
50SP in a field of 12
Recent form — race by race
3/10
2026-09-28 · Brighton · 1m · Good To Firm
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 70 · btn 1¾l · SP 15/2
Up with the front runner - pushed along approaching 2f out - still in contention a furlong out before one-paced inside the final furlong - dropped to 3rd near the line
1/10
2026-09-13 · Bath · 1m · Good To Soft
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 62 · SP 8/1
Front from the outset despite murky conditions - opened up a advantage inside the final furlong - held on strongly for the win
1/5
2026-08-23 · Brighton · 1m · Good To Firm
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 60 · SP 11/1
Raced eagerly early - tracked the front-runner into contention - edged closer with two furlongs left - driven into command inside the final furlong and held on to win
5/6
2026-08-06 · Brighton · 1m · Good To Firm
Flat · Handicap · Class 6
OR 61 · btn 12½l · SP 8/1
Settled just off the pace - pushed along with 2f left - unable to land a blow through the finish - came home fifth
3/11
2026-07-20 · Windsor · 1m2f · Good To Firm
Flat · Handicap · Class 6
OR 61 · btn ½l · SP 17/2
set the pace from the start - pushed along approaching 2f out - held on gamely before being overtaken inside the final furlong
2/8
2026-07-04 · Nottingham · 1m2f50y · Good To Firm
Flat · Handicap · Class 6
OR 59 · btn 1½l · SP 12/1
Tracked the pace - pushed on to hit the front two furlongs out - pressed and outkicked approaching the final furlong - kept battling to finish second
3/9
2026-06-21 · Brighton · 1m1f207y · Good To Firm
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 59 · btn 1½l · SP 5/1
Tracked the pace - travelling comfortably approaching 2f out - moved into second a furlong out before giving up the spot inside the last - held on for third without finding more late
3/9
2026-06-13 · Bath · 1m · Good
Flat · Handicap · Class 6
OR 59 · btn 1½l · SP 7/2
Travelled freely towards the front - took it up over 1f out - jockey lost hold of the leather and passed over 110yds out - one-paced to the line finishing third
4/11
2026-05-22 · Bath · 1m · Good To Firm
Flat · Handicap · Class 6
OR 59 · btn 1¾l · SP 12/1
Raced with plenty of enthusiasm early - sent to the front - caught two out and passed approaching the furlong marker - faded to finish fourth
1/10
2026-03-31 · Wolverhampton (AW) · 1m1f104y · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 6
OR 57 · SP 6/5F
Set the pace from the start - pushed along approaching 2f out and drifted slightly left - had to dig in when pressed inside the final furlong - held on by a nose
2/8
2026-03-28 · Southwell (AW) · 1m14y · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 6
OR 57 · btn 4¼l · SP 17/2
Set the pace early - pressed and overtaken approaching the final furlong before edged out by the winner - stayed on well for second
2/8
2026-03-05 · Lingfield (AW) · 1m1y · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 6
OR 57 · btn 2¼l · SP 6/4F
Fought for control early - sat behind pace-setter - pushed along a furlong out but unable to overhaul rival late
Showing the last 12 of 46 runs.
Pedigree, medical & owner
Sire
Ten Sovereigns
Dam
Rockshine
Damsire
Fastnet Rock
OwnerThe Rebelle Boys
#2drawn 2
Quiet Resolve
5yo · Gelding · IRE · 9-13
KTB Fit Score53/100#3 of 12
10/1
E/W: 4 places, 1/5 odds
KTB IntelligenceModest performer who has won twice at this track from seven runs and also has two wins at today's trip from 23 attempts. Consistent enough on the AW with two wins and eight places from 13 starts on standard ground, though his recent form has been patchy. Trainer has a solid 10% strike-rate here from a big sample.
KTB rank#3 of 12
53
KTB Fit ?The KTB Fit Score rates how well a runner fits today’s race (0–100) across ability, trainer & jockey form, going, course record and the market signal — a fit rating, not a win probability.
Value—small field
DataModerate
Form646209
Age5
Last run33d
OR69
JockeyTom Eaves
TrainerAlan Brown RTF 13%
Trainer — at course
10%
39/404 · A/E 0.94
Jockey — at course
7%
85/1154 · A/E 0.85
Trainer & jockey
6%
6/107 · A/E 0.73
Angles
Trainer in poor formWinning trip
KTB Fit Score ⓘScore 0–100 across ability, trainer form, jockey, going, course record and market signal. Not a win probability — a fit rating. KTB Selection is our pick — the highest Fit Score runner in the race, with genuine ties broken on ability, then trainer and jockey records at the course.53
Ability
64OR 69 — modest, joint 2nd of 12 rated runners
Trainer
2510% strike rate at Newcastle (aw) · A/E 0.94 (404 runs)
Jockey
357% strike rate at Newcastle (aw) · A/E 0.85 (1154 rides)
Going
652 wins from 13 on standard (8 placed)
Course
89Won here (2 from 7)
Market
50SP in a field of 12
Recent form — race by race
9/13
2026-09-17 · Ayr · 1m · Soft
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 70 · btn 17¼l · SP 14/1
Fought for control early - settled midpack before pressed for effort with 3f left - faded inside final furlong to finish well beaten
12/13
2026-09-11 · Doncaster · 1m · Good
Flat · Stakes · Class 5
OR 70 · btn 24¾l · SP 40/1
Held up handy early - pressed for effort 3f out and dropped away - faded through final furlongs to finish well beaten
2/9
2026-08-11 · Hamilton · 1m½f · Good
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 70 · btn 1¾l · SP 6/1
Handy in the pack early - pushed along with 2f left - stayed on inside the final furlong but unable to reel in winner
6/8
2026-07-25 · Chester · 7½f · Good
Flat · Handicap · Class 4
OR 72 · btn 11¼l · SP 22/1
Handy with the front group early - drifted left and lost ground over 2f out - faded rapidly inside final furlong
4/5
2026-07-11 · Hamilton · 1m68y · Good
Flat · Handicap · Class 4
OR 72 · btn 3l · SP 17/2
Settled towards the back - pushed along with two furlongs left - stayed on but never got involved
6/12
2026-06-02 · Newcastle (AW) · 1m5y · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 72 · btn 5½l · SP 4/1
Tracked the front pack early - pushed along with 2f left and holding a real threat a furlong out - lost momentum close home to finish sixth
2/10
2026-05-15 · Hamilton · 1m1f35y · Good
Flat · Handicap · Class 4
OR 68 · btn 3¼l · SP 17/2
Settled in the pack early - improved into contention by halfway - shared second spot inside the final 2f - stayed on into second but couldn't reach the winner
1/8
2026-05-03 · Hamilton · 1m · Good
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 68 · SP 20/1
Fought for control early - settled mid-pack - pushed along with 3f to run - moved through to close on the front-runner after 2f out - stayed on to hit the front inside the last 110yds
6/9
2025-09-18 · Ayr · 1m · Good To Soft
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 67 · btn 11¾l · SP 7/2
Sluggish start - held towards the back of the pack - lost touch three out and faded through the closing stages to finish sixth
3/14
2025-09-14 · Doncaster · 1m · Good To Soft
Flat · Stakes · Class 5
OR 67 · btn 2¾l · SP 11/2
Held up towards the back - driven into contention approaching 2f out - shared 3rd inside final furlong but couldn't better that
6/11
2025-09-02 · Southwell (AW) · 1m14y · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 4
OR 69 · btn 6l · SP 14/1
Settled midpack on the inner - improved position 2f out - pressed for effort but faded late
5/10
2025-07-21 · Ayr · 1m · Good To Soft
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 70 · btn 5l · SP 9/1
Settled midpack - asked for effort out wide with 2f left but couldn't find another gear - drifted left and faded inside the last
Showing the last 12 of 33 runs.
Pedigree, medical & owner
Sire
Showcasing
Dam
Stylish Design
Damsire
Henrythenavigator
Previous trainers
Richard Fahey · left 2025-09-18
OwnerS Mcmillan F Reay
#3drawn 1
Kindest Nation
5yo · Mare · IRE · 9-12
KTB Fit Score55/100#2 of 12
5/1
E/W: 4 places, 1/5 odds
KTB IntelligenceModest performer who has won once and been placed once from just two runs at Newcastle. He has shown consistent form of late with three placed efforts in his last six starts and acts well on standard going with two wins and two places from seven attempts. Drawn in stall one he should get a good run through but has never won at this trip in nine attempts.
KTB rank#2 of 12
55
KTB Fit ?The KTB Fit Score rates how well a runner fits today’s race (0–100) across ability, trainer & jockey form, going, course record and the market signal — a fit rating, not a win probability.
Value—small field
DataModerate
Form030933
Age5
Last run21d
OR68
JockeyClifford Lee
TrainerHugo Palmer RTF 39%
Trainer — at course
16%
52/317 · A/E 0.93
Jockey — at course
12%
64/530 · A/E 0.84
Trainer & jockey
13%
6/48 · A/E 0.91
Angles
Course winnerProven trip
KTB Fit Score ⓘScore 0–100 across ability, trainer form, jockey, going, course record and market signal. Not a win probability — a fit rating. KTB Selection is our pick — the highest Fit Score runner in the race, with genuine ties broken on ability, then trainer and jockey records at the course.55
Ability
60OR 68 — modest, joint 4th of 12 rated runners
Trainer
5416% strike rate at Newcastle (aw) · A/E 0.93 (317 runs)
Jockey
3512% strike rate at Newcastle (aw) · A/E 0.84 (530 rides)
Going
512 wins from 7 on standard (2 placed)
Course
86Won at this course
Market
50SP in a field of 12
Recent form — race by race
3/8
2026-09-29 · Ayr · 1m · Heavy
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 69 · btn 4¼l · SP 28/1
In mid-pack early - pushed along over 1f out - stayed on at one speed inside the final furlong to finish 3rd
3/9
2026-09-12 · Chester · 7½f · Soft
Flat · Handicap · Class 4
OR 70 · btn 7½l · SP 14/1
Sluggish start - settled towards back - asked for effort with 2f left - gained ground gradually but couldn't reach front pair - moved into third inside final furlong - stayed on to finish third
9/13
2026-09-11 · Chester · 7f · Good To Soft
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 72 · btn 8¾l · SP 22/1
Settled towards the back - shifted to the middle and driven approaching the last furlong - nudged into mid-division near the finish - lost momentum close home to finish ninth
11/12
2026-09-05 · Haydock · 1m · Soft
Flat · Handicap · Class 4
OR 72 · btn 20¼l · SP 33/1
Settled towards the back - shifted across two furlongs out - unable to go with leading group a furlong out - dropped away soon after - allowed to drop away late finishing well beaten
3/10
2026-08-12 · Kempton (AW) · 1m · Standard / Slow
Flat · Handicap · Class 4
OR 73 · btn 3¾l · SP 22/1
Sluggish start - settled towards the back of the pack - made progress with a furlong left - stayed on to snatch third late
10/11
2026-06-12 · Chester · 7f1y · Good To Soft
Flat · Handicap · Class 4
OR 75 · btn 9¼l · SP 16/1
Settled towards the back of the field - pushed along approaching 2f out - unable to make an impression - finished tenth well beaten
6/6
2025-12-31 · Lingfield (AW) · 7f1y · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 4
OR 76 · btn 3¼l · SP 10/3
Slow into stride - settled towards the back - pushed for effort with over 2f left - unable to threaten leaders approaching final furlong - dropped away close home - finished sixth
9/12
2025-12-27 · Wolverhampton (AW) · 1m142y · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 4
OR 76 · btn 10l · SP 22/1
Poor start and dropped in early - held up towards back - made no impression through race - finished well held in 9th
4/9
2025-11-27 · Chelmsford City (AW) · 7f · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 78 · btn 4¼l · SP 15/2
settled towards the back early - still needing lots of ground back with 2f left - pushed for effort soon after - kept battling on from inside the final furlong but lacked the speed to get on terms
1/8
2025-11-20 · Newcastle (AW) · 7f14y · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 73 · SP 16/1
Settled towards the back early - urged into contention over a furlong out - fighting for second inside the final furlong - hit the front 75 yards out and pulled clear to win
7/11
2025-10-25 · Wolverhampton (AW) · 7f36y · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 74 · btn 5¾l · SP 22/1
Settled towards the back on the outer - angled right entering the last furlong - finished with modest late progress in 7th
5/8
2025-10-09 · Ayr · 7f50y · Heavy
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 75 · btn 6½l · SP 9/1
Sluggish start - settled towards the back - pressed for effort with 5f left - crept closer inside final furlong but couldn't threaten the leaders
Showing the last 12 of 32 runs.
Pedigree, medical & owner
Sire
Sioux Nation
Dam
The Dylan Show
Damsire
Showcasing
OwnerJohn Brown The Owens
#4drawn 4
Tee Aitch Aye
5yo · Gelding · IRE · 9-11
KTB Fit Score45/100#9 of 12
17/2
E/W: 4 places, 1/5 odds
KTB IntelligenceModest performer who has dropped in the weights and showed a bit of spark when winning over this trip earlier in the year. Has failed to fire in two runs here on the all-weather and is 0-2 on standard going so far. Trainer's modest 8% strike-rate at Newcastle comes from a huge sample of over a thousand runs.
KTB rank#9 of 12
45
KTB Fit ?The KTB Fit Score rates how well a runner fits today’s race (0–100) across ability, trainer & jockey form, going, course record and the market signal — a fit rating, not a win probability.
Value—small field
DataModerate
Form632145
Age5
Last run8d
OR67
JockeyCara Tuke(7)
TrainerIain Jardine RTF 48%
Trainer — at course
8%
85/1017 · A/E 0.8
Jockey — at course
10%
2/21 · A/E 0.65
Trainer & jockey
11%
6/54 · A/E 0.73
Angles
C&D winner▼ Drops in trip
KTB Fit Score ⓘScore 0–100 across ability, trainer form, jockey, going, course record and market signal. Not a win probability — a fit rating. KTB Selection is our pick — the highest Fit Score runner in the race, with genuine ties broken on ability, then trainer and jockey records at the course.45
Ability
55OR 67 — modest, ranked 6 of 12 by rating
Trainer
328% strike rate at Newcastle (aw) · A/E 0.8 (1017 runs)
Jockey
3510% strike rate at Newcastle (aw) · A/E 0.65 (21 rides)
Going
432 runs on standard, no win or place
Course
55Course-and-distance winner here
Market
50SP in a field of 12
Recent form — race by race
5/8
2026-10-12 · Musselburgh · 1m1f · Good To Soft
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 67 · btn 6¼l · SP 4/1
up with the pace early - slipped back into the pack before halfway - drifted towards middle of track and left behind over 1f out - pushed along inside final furlong before fading in last 110yds to finish 5th
4/9
2026-09-20 · Hamilton · 1m1f · Heavy
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 67 · btn 6½l · SP 4/1
Held mid-pack early - pushed along with 2f left - stayed on gamely inside the closing furlong - finished 4th
1/10
2026-09-02 · Hamilton · 1m½f · Soft
Flat · Handicap · Class 6
OR 60 · SP 7/4F
Sat close up early - stumbled slightly after the first furlong - settled behind the pace to halfway - moved through nicely to hit the front 2f out - eased further ahead approaching the final furlong - kept finding more to score readily
2/11
2026-08-10 · Ayr · 1m2f · Good To Soft
Flat · Handicap · Class 6
OR 59 · btn ¾l · SP 7/2
Settled midpack early - roused approaching 3f out then finished strongly under pressure - chased the front-runner late but couldn't reel in - kept on to finish second beaten three-quarters of a length
3/12
2026-07-06 · Ayr · 1m2f · Good
Flat · Handicap · Class 6
OR 59 · btn 1½l · SP 9/1
Settled towards the back - urged forward over 2f out - made ground 1f out and kept on between rivals in the final furlong - grabbed third near the line
6/7
2026-06-17 · Hamilton · 1m3f15y · Good
Flat · Handicap · Class 6
OR 62 · btn 9½l · SP 11/1
Settled at rear - pushed along inside final 2f - unable to land a blow - eventually finished sixth
7/8
2026-06-04 · Hamilton · 1m1f35y · Good
Flat · Handicap · Class 4
OR 64 · btn 6½l · SP 22/1
Held up at the back throughout - never landed a threat - finished seventh
10/10
2026-05-15 · Hamilton · 1m1f35y · Good
Flat · Handicap · Class 4
OR 66 · btn 30½l · SP 14/1
Held up at back - never involved - well held throughout
8/8
2026-03-12 · Newcastle (AW) · 1m4f98y · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 68 · btn 42l · SP 11/2
Settled around midfield early - dropped away and was allowed to drift back three furlongs out - well held at the finish
5/8
2025-11-05 · Musselburgh · 1m4f104y · Soft
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 69 · btn 11¼l · SP 11/2
Held up at back of field - pushed along and made progress over 3f out - lost momentum inside final furlong to finish fifth
3/8
2025-10-09 · Ayr · 1m2f · Heavy
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 69 · btn 3¾l · SP 2/1F
Settled towards back early - moved into contention before 2f out and up to third with a leftward drift approaching final furlong - stayed on at an even effort to finish third
1/7
2025-09-21 · Hamilton · 1m1f35y · Soft
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 65 · SP 7/2
Settled towards back early - moved through field over 2f out - hit front 1f out under pressure - fought off rival's late bid in final 110 yards to prevail by a whisker
Showing the last 12 of 20 runs.
Pedigree, medical & owner
Sire
Fascinating Rock
Dam
Toni Baby
Damsire
Mawatheeq
OwnerKevin Kerr
#5drawn 12
Sandy Craic
3yo · Filly · IRE · 9-10
KTB Fit Score51/100=5 of 12
13/2
E/W: 4 places, 1/5 odds
KTB IntelligenceModest performer who has been consistent without winning lately, finishing in the first three four times from his last six starts. Placed twice from three runs on standard ground and three times from five at today's trip, so the conditions look suitable enough. Trainer has an 11% strike rate at Newcastle from a big sample while this is the horse's first run here.
KTB rank=5 of 12
51
KTB Fit ?The KTB Fit Score rates how well a runner fits today’s race (0–100) across ability, trainer & jockey form, going, course record and the market signal — a fit rating, not a win probability.
Value—small field
DataModerate
Form223532
Age3
Last run10d
OR69
JockeyMark Winn
TrainerDavid O'Meara RTF 34%
Trainer — at course
11%
104/910 · A/E 0.87
Jockey — at course
10%
25/261 · A/E 0.89
Trainer & jockey
11%
59/545 · A/E 0.90
Angles
Proven trip
KTB Fit Score ⓘScore 0–100 across ability, trainer form, jockey, going, course record and market signal. Not a win probability — a fit rating. KTB Selection is our pick — the highest Fit Score runner in the race, with genuine ties broken on ability, then trainer and jockey records at the course.51
Ability
64OR 69 — modest, joint 2nd of 12 rated runners
Trainer
3411% strike rate at Newcastle (aw) · A/E 0.87 (910 runs)
Jockey
3510% strike rate at Newcastle (aw) · A/E 0.89 (261 rides)
Going
63Placed 2 of 3 on standard — competitive, no win
Course
50No course form on record
Market
50SP in a field of 12
Recent form — race by race
2/12
2026-10-10 · Southwell (AW) · 1m · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 69 · btn 4½l · SP 20/1
In mid-pack early - pushed along over 2f out - gained ground over 1f out then kept on to finish 2nd
3/5
2026-09-17 · Southwell (AW) · 1m · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 4
OR 71 · btn 4½l · SP 5/1
Slow into stride - settled towards back - stayed on late to finish third without threatening
5/10
2026-09-09 · Carlisle · 7f · Good
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 71 · btn 3¼l · SP 7/2J
Held up towards the back - denied room from 2f out - found space in the final furlong and stayed on without threatening
3/6
2026-08-08 · Haydock · 1m · Good
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 71 · btn 3¼l · SP 3/1
Settled towards the back early - pushed along three out and again with two to run - found running room tight approaching the furlong marker - moved into third inside the last - stayed on without threatening the front two
2/7
2026-07-29 · Redcar · 1m · Good To Firm
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 71 · btn ¾l · SP 4/1
Held a forward position early - pressing the pace approaching the final furlong - drifted left inside the last 110 yards - rallied to snatch second close home
2/9
2026-07-04 · Beverley · 1m100y · Good To Firm
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 71 · btn 1¾l · SP 11/4F
Held up towards the back - short of space approaching final two furlongs - pushed along to close on the front pair inside the last - moved into second but couldn't get to the winner
1/10
2026-06-15 · Carlisle · 6f195y · Good
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 69 · SP 9/2
Settled midpack early - urged into contention with 2f left - stronger from a furlong out - hit front close home - clear at the line
5/10
2026-06-05 · Musselburgh · 7f15y · Good
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 70 · btn 5¾l · SP 7/4F
Bumped at the break - settled off the pace among the pack then hampered a furlong in - pushed along with 2f left - stayed on inside the final furlong but never a threat - finished 5th
5/20
2026-05-23 · York · 7f · Good
Flat · Handicap · Class 4
OR 71 · btn 3¾l · SP 14/1
Tracked leading group early - pressed for effort 2f out - stayed on same gear inside final furlong - finished fifth
2/11
2026-05-11 · Catterick · 7f6y · Good
Flat · Novice · Class 5
OR 71 · btn 1½l · SP 3/1F
Settled just behind the pace - still competitive approaching 2f out then asked for effort - lost momentum to winner close home to finish second
3/13
2026-04-25 · Southwell (AW) · 6f16y · Standard
Flat · Maiden · Class 5
OR 71 · btn 1¼l · SP 4/1
Tracked the pace - driven approaching 2f out with a shout in the closing stages - unable to hold the leaders inside the final 110yds and finished third
4/10
2026-04-15 · Beverley · 7f96y · Good To Soft
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 72 · btn 2½l · SP 11/2
Went straight to front and dictated a fast gallop - pressed for effort when overtaken inside the final furlong - lost more ground late to finish fourth
Showing the last 12 of 15 runs.
Pedigree, medical & owner
Sire
Starman
Dam
Beach Wedding
Damsire
Footstepsinthesand
OwnerGallop Racing
#6drawn 7
Napolian
3yo · Gelding · IRE · 9-9
KTB Fit Score51/100=5 of 12
14/1
E/W: 4 places, 1/5 odds
KTB IntelligenceModest performer who has been consistent enough without winning often, landing one victory at today's trip from six attempts. First run at Newcastle on standard ground leaves both venue and surface as unknowns. Trainer holds an 11% strike rate here from a big sample while the jockey's record at the track is not supplied.
KTB rank=5 of 12
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KTB Fit ?The KTB Fit Score rates how well a runner fits today’s race (0–100) across ability, trainer & jockey form, going, course record and the market signal — a fit rating, not a win probability.
Value—small field
DataModerate
Form472655
Age3
Last run6d
OR68
JockeyPaul Mulrennan
TrainerDavid O'Meara RTF 34%
Trainer — at course
11%
104/910 · A/E 0.87
Jockey — at course
12%
187/1589 · A/E 0.87
Trainer & jockey
5%
3/60 · A/E 0.44
Angles
C&D winnerWinning trip
KTB Fit Score ⓘScore 0–100 across ability, trainer form, jockey, going, course record and market signal. Not a win probability — a fit rating. KTB Selection is our pick — the highest Fit Score runner in the race, with genuine ties broken on ability, then trainer and jockey records at the course.51
Ability
60OR 68 — modest, joint 4th of 12 rated runners
Trainer
2911% strike rate at Newcastle (aw) · A/E 0.87 (910 runs)
Jockey
3512% strike rate at Newcastle (aw) · A/E 0.87 (1589 rides)
Going
50No runs on standard — unproven on the ground
Course
90Course-and-distance winner here
Market
50SP in a field of 12
Recent form — race by race
5/8
2026-10-14 · Nottingham · 1m½f · Good To Soft
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 68 · btn 8½l · SP 12/1
Missed the break - raced in last group - pushed along over 2f out - kept on inside final furlong without ever getting involved - finished 5th
5/10
2026-09-14 · Thirsk · 7f · Good
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 69 · btn 10¾l · SP 22/1
Held up towards the back - pushed along and made progress into contention with 3f left - kept going at one speed through the closing stages to finish fifth
6/7
2026-08-22 · Newmarket (July) · 1m · Good
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 70 · btn 11¾l · SP 5/1
Sluggish start - settled towards the back - unable to threaten from 2f out - beaten off well held into 6th
2/7
2026-08-15 · Doncaster · 1m · Good To Firm
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 69 · btn l · SP 11/1
Slow to break and settled towards the back - pushed along with 2f left - stayed on strongly into the final furlong - fought it out to the line and edged out close home
7/10
2026-08-10 · Ayr · 1m · Good To Soft
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 69 · btn 13½l · SP 7/1
Tracked the pace early - pushed along with 2f left - dropped away quickly soon after - finished well held in 7th
4/7
2026-07-28 · Beverley · 7½f · Good To Firm
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 70 · btn 5¼l · SP 14/1
Settled with the pack - urged forward 3f out - found some late progress under pressure 1f out - weakened before the line finishing fourth
11/11
2026-07-10 · York · 7f192y · Good To Firm
Flat · Handicap · Class 4
OR 70 · btn 23¾l · SP 16/1
pulled keenly in the pack early - driven over 2f out - dropped away soon after
1/2
2026-06-25 · Leicester · 1m53y · Good To Firm
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 69 · SP 9/2
Tracked the front pair early - roused into contention approaching 2f out - swept through inside the final furlong to hit the front - stayed on strongly to win
8/13
2026-06-05 · Thirsk · 6f · Good
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 72 · btn 7½l · SP 12/1
Settled in the pack - asked for effort with 2f left and driven soon after - unable to find any response late
4/6
2025-09-25 · Pontefract · 6f · Good To Soft
Flat · Maiden · Class 5
OR 75 · btn 5¼l · SP 5/2
Sent to the front early - driven for effort before losing command with more than a furlong left - dropped away nearing the last furlong - finished fourth
3/6
2025-09-04 · Haydock · 6f · Good
Flat · Novice · Class 3
OR – · btn 5¼l · SP 7/1
Settled just off the pace - moved across left with two furlongs left - lost momentum inside the final furlong to finish third
3/15
2025-08-15 · Thirsk · 6f · Good To Firm
Flat · Maiden · Class 4
OR – · btn 3l · SP 10/3
Drifted left at the off - shared front spot before edging clear under pressure over 2f out - given way and slipped to third turning for home - unable to live with front pair late
Showing the last 12 of 13 runs.
Pedigree, medical & owner
Sire
Kodiac
Dam
Khaimah
Damsire
Nayef
OwnerSteve Ryan
#7drawn 6
Boubyan
4yo · Gelding · IRE · 9-8
KTB Fit Score43/100#10 of 12
7/2
E/W: 4 places, 1/5 odds
KTB IntelligenceBoubyan is a limited performer who has shown his best at this track with two wins from four runs here. He has won twice at this trip and handles the standard surface well enough with two wins from twelve starts. The yard's modest 10% strike-rate at Newcastle suggests he will need to improve on recent form to figure prominently.
KTB rank#10 of 12
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KTB Fit ?The KTB Fit Score rates how well a runner fits today’s race (0–100) across ability, trainer & jockey form, going, course record and the market signal — a fit rating, not a win probability.
Value—small field
DataModerate
Form433551
Age4
Last run8d
OR59
JockeyKevin Stott
TrainerMichael Appleby RTF 50%
Trainer — at course
10%
54/535 · A/E 0.75
Jockey — at course
15%
86/579 · A/E 0.94
Trainer & jockey
13%
7/52 · A/E 0.84
Angles
Fav▲ Stepping up in classWinning trip
KTB Fit Score ⓘScore 0–100 across ability, trainer form, jockey, going, course record and market signal. Not a win probability — a fit rating. KTB Selection is our pick — the highest Fit Score runner in the race, with genuine ties broken on ability, then trainer and jockey records at the course.43
Ability
24OR 59 — limited, ranked 12 of 12 by rating
Trainer
3310% strike rate at Newcastle (aw) · A/E 0.75 (535 runs)
Jockey
5215% strike rate at Newcastle (aw) · A/E 0.94 (579 rides)
Going
492 wins from 12 on standard (3 placed)
Course
89Won here (2 from 4)
Market
50SP in a field of 12
Recent form — race by race
1/13
2026-10-12 · Newcastle (AW) · 1m · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 6
OR 59 · SP 10/1
in the pack through the early stages - pushed along and made progress after moving left over 2f out - ran on well inside the final furlong - went to the front 110yds out and won comfortably
5/6
2026-09-29 · Wolverhampton (AW) · 1m4f · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 6
OR 61 · btn 18¼l · SP 16/1
dropped out last early - in trouble 3f out and soon detached - tailed off inside the final furlong to finish 5th
5/8
2026-08-22 · Redcar · 1m2f · Good
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 63 · btn 8¾l · SP 14/1
Settled with the pace early - dropped away 2f out - faded in the last furlong to finish 5th
3/6
2026-08-06 · Brighton · 1m · Good To Firm
Flat · Handicap · Class 6
OR 64 · btn 6l · SP 4/1
Settled in rear - moved into third a furlong out - no catching the leading two - finished third 6 lengths adrift
3/8
2026-07-23 · Doncaster · 1m · Good To Firm
Flat · Handicap · Class 6
OR 64 · btn 1½l · SP 13/2
settled towards the back - shaken up to make progress 1f out - moved into third inside final 110yds - stayed on to the line
4/7
2026-07-07 · Brighton · 1m1f207y · Good To Firm
Flat · Handicap · Class 6
OR 65 · btn 3¾l · SP 17/2
Struck the front - overtaken over 1f out - faded in the final 110 yards
5/8
2026-05-04 · Windsor · 1m2f · Good To Firm
Flat · Handicap · Class 6
OR 65 · btn 9¼l · SP 5/2F
Held up in the pack - pressed for effort with 2f left - unable to find more late - finished 5th
2/9
2026-04-29 · Pontefract · 1m6y · Good
Flat · Handicap · Class 6
OR 65 · btn ¾l · SP 9/1
Settled towards the back - travelled wide of rivals - improved position approaching final furlong - moved into second close home - finished strongly - narrowly held for the win
11/14
2026-04-18 · Nottingham · 1m2f50y · Good
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 66 · btn 10¾l · SP 10/1
Went straight to front - lost command after 4f and settled into second - urged into effort with over 2f left - form fell away inside final furlong
9/12
2026-03-30 · Wolverhampton (AW) · 1m1f104y · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 4
OR 67 · btn 7¼l · SP 10/1
Settled at the back early - pushed along inside final furlong - made no impression - finished ninth beaten just over 7 lengths
5/11
2026-03-21 · Newcastle (AW) · 1m5y · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 67 · btn 1½l · SP 20/1
Held position on the far flank early - pressed for the front and went in command over 2f out - overtaken and weakened near the finish
1/10
2026-03-05 · Newcastle (AW) · 1m2f42y · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 66 · SP 28/1
Held up in the pack - asked for effort before 2f out - eased over to the inner approaching the last furlong - powered home late to snatch it on the line
Showing the last 12 of 26 runs.
Pedigree, medical & owner
Sire
Churchill
Dam
Double Fantasy
Damsire
Indian Ridge
Previous trainers
Andrew Balding · left 2025-07-03
OwnerMatthew Taylor
#8drawn 10
Tasever
6yo · Gelding · GB · 9-7
KTB Fit Score49/100#7 of 12
14/1
E/W: 4 places, 1/5 odds
KTB IntelligenceModest performer with a solid record here, winning six times from 37 starts on this track. Steps up to 1m for the first time in a while having won four times at the trip earlier in his career, though recent form of 387040 suggests he is out of sorts at present. Trainer strikes at 8% from 254 runs here while the jockey has limited course data.
KTB rank#7 of 12
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KTB Fit ?The KTB Fit Score rates how well a runner fits today’s race (0–100) across ability, trainer & jockey form, going, course record and the market signal — a fit rating, not a win probability.
Value—small field
DataModerate
Form387040
Age6
Last run25d
OR63
JockeyDavid Nolan
TrainerPatrick Morris RTF 24%
Trainer — at course
8%
20/254 · A/E 0.77
Jockey — at course
12%
80/676 · A/E 0.96
Trainer & jockey
10%
7/69 · A/E 0.81
Angles
▲ Up in trip
KTB Fit Score ⓘScore 0–100 across ability, trainer form, jockey, going, course record and market signal. Not a win probability — a fit rating. KTB Selection is our pick — the highest Fit Score runner in the race, with genuine ties broken on ability, then trainer and jockey records at the course.49
Ability
39OR 63 — modest, joint 7th of 12 rated runners
Trainer
338% strike rate at Newcastle (aw) · A/E 0.77 (254 runs)
Jockey
5212% strike rate at Newcastle (aw) · A/E 0.96 (676 rides)
Going
575 wins from 35 on standard (15 placed)
Course
95Won here (6 from 37)
Market
50SP in a field of 12
Recent form — race by race
11/11
2026-09-25 · Newcastle (AW) · 7f · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 64 · btn 12¾l · SP 50/1
4/12
2026-09-02 · Newcastle (AW) · 7f · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 65 · btn 4½l · SP 25/1
Set the tempo early - matched by rivals four out - pressed for effort and overtaken two out - dropped away soon after - stayed on at one gallop late to finish fourth
14/14
2026-07-25 · Newcastle (AW) · 1m · Standard / Slow
Flat · Handicap · Class 4
OR 68 · btn 25¼l · SP 100/1
Set the pace from the front - driven and overtaken over 2f out - faded rapidly over 1f out to finish last
7/9
2026-03-27 · Newcastle (AW) · 1m5y · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 69 · btn 10¾l · SP 9/2
Went straight to front - pressed for effort and lost command 2f out - dropped away close home
8/11
2026-03-21 · Newcastle (AW) · 1m5y · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 69 · btn 4¾l · SP 8/1
Went forward on the far flank - hit the front then squeezed along inside the final two furlongs - lost the advantage soon after and dropped away to finish eighth
3/7
2026-03-06 · Newcastle (AW) · 7f14y · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 70 · btn 2¾l · SP 7/2
Handy early - pressed for effort with 2f left - held on without extra late
6/8
2026-02-15 · Newcastle (AW) · 7f14y · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 66 · btn 3½l · SP 7/2
Chased pace early - driven approaching final furlong - drifted left and lost ground final furlong - beaten favourite in 6th
1/9
2026-02-10 · Newcastle (AW) · 1m5y · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 65 · SP 3/1J
Fought for control early and struck front - asked for effort with 2f left as rival closed - locked alongside inside final furlong - edged clear right at the line for the win
2/8
2026-02-04 · Newcastle (AW) · 1m · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 6
OR 65 · btn 1l · SP 9/2
Held slender advantage - driven approaching final furlongs before losing command close home - unable to find more and held for second
6/12
2026-01-22 · Newcastle (AW) · 7f14y · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 64 · btn 4½l · SP 11/1
Handy near the front - pushed for effort with 2f left - failed to pick up approaching the furlong pole - dropped away close home finishing sixth
2/10
2026-01-20 · Newcastle (AW) · 1m5y · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 6
OR 64 · btn 1¼l · SP 3/1
Bolted to a big advantage in a strong-run race - urged along and margin narrowed approaching final furlong before being overtaken close home - battled on for second
6/11
2026-01-10 · Newcastle (AW) · 1m5y · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 64 · btn 5l · SP 15/2
Set the pace early - driven approaching 2f out then overtaken inside final furlong - faded late to finish sixth
Showing the last 12 of 50 runs.
Pedigree, medical & owner
Sire
Tasleet
Dam
Forever Excel
Damsire
Excelebration
Previous trainers
Tim Easterby · left 2024-06-19
OwnerThe Pat Morris Racing Club
#9drawn 9
Al Muddy
6yo · Gelding · GB · 9-6
KTB Fit Score34/100#12 of 12
40/1
E/W: 4 places, 1/5 odds
KTB IntelligenceModest performer who has shown little spark in four runs this year. Three runs here have produced no better than a fourth and he has failed to place at this trip either time. Trainer's modest 5% strike-rate at the track adds little confidence from stall 9.
KTB rank#12 of 12
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KTB Fit ?The KTB Fit Score rates how well a runner fits today’s race (0–100) across ability, trainer & jockey form, going, course record and the market signal — a fit rating, not a win probability.
Value—small field
DataModerate
Form55-47
Age6
Last run270d
OR62
JockeyDale Swift
TrainerSeb Spencer RTF 16%
Trainer — at course
5%
7/138 · A/E 0.64
Jockey — at course
4%
9/245 · A/E 0.47
Trainer & jockey
9%
34/376 · A/E 0.93
Angles
Trainer in poor formProven trip
KTB Fit Score ⓘScore 0–100 across ability, trainer form, jockey, going, course record and market signal. Not a win probability — a fit rating. KTB Selection is our pick — the highest Fit Score runner in the race, with genuine ties broken on ability, then trainer and jockey records at the course.34
Ability
35OR 62 — modest, ranked 9 of 12 by rating
Trainer
255% strike rate at Newcastle (aw) · A/E 0.64 (138 runs)
Jockey
204% strike rate at Newcastle (aw) · A/E 0.47 (245 rides)
Going
364 runs on standard, no win or place
Course
52Ran 3 times here: 4th, 5th, 5th, no win or place
Market
50SP in a field of 12
Recent form — race by race
7/7
2026-01-23 · Wolverhampton (AW) · 1m142y · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 67 · btn 17¼l · SP 80/1
Sluggish start losing ground early - well behind and unable to go with rivals 3f out - toiling by 2f out to finish well beaten
4/5
2026-01-10 · Newcastle (AW) · 1m5y · Standard
Flat · Novice · Class 3
OR – · btn 14l · SP 125/1
Fought for control early - settled at the rear of the field - unable to make an impression - finished well beaten in 4th
5/7
2025-11-24 · Newcastle (AW) · 6f · Standard
Flat · Maiden · Class 5
OR – · btn 10¼l · SP 40/1
Fought for control early - held a midpack position - pressed for effort 2f out then dropped away quickly
5/7
2025-11-01 · Newcastle (AW) · 7f14y · Standard
Flat · Novice · Class 5
OR – · btn 3¼l · SP 80/1
Held up at the back - driven approaching halfway and lost ground - responded in the closing stages to make late progress - finished 5th beaten 3.25 lengths
Pedigree, medical & owner
Sire
Koropick
Dam
She's So Pretty
Damsire
Grand Lodge
OwnerN Bycroft
#10drawn 8
Dalamara
3yo · Filly · GB · 9-4
KTB Fit Score52/100#4 of 12
4/1
E/W: 4 places, 1/5 odds
KTB IntelligenceModest performer who has shown real liking for this track with two wins from four runs here. Consistent this year and already has two wins on standard ground plus a winning record at today's trip. Trainer's solid 14% strike rate at Newcastle adds some confidence to the booking of Mullen.
KTB rank#4 of 12
52
KTB Fit ?The KTB Fit Score rates how well a runner fits today’s race (0–100) across ability, trainer & jockey form, going, course record and the market signal — a fit rating, not a win probability.
Value—small field
DataModerate
Form464131
Age3
Last run19d
OR63
JockeyAndrew Mullen
TrainerBen Haslam RTF 41%
Trainer — at course
14%
80/577 · A/E 1.15
Jockey — at course
8%
110/1321 · A/E 0.88
Trainer & jockey
12%
66/552 · A/E 1.05
Angles
▲ Stepping up in classWinning trip
KTB Fit Score ⓘScore 0–100 across ability, trainer form, jockey, going, course record and market signal. Not a win probability — a fit rating. KTB Selection is our pick — the highest Fit Score runner in the race, with genuine ties broken on ability, then trainer and jockey records at the course.52
Ability
39OR 63 — modest, joint 7th of 12 rated runners
Trainer
5614% strike rate at Newcastle (aw) · A/E 1.15 (577 runs)
Jockey
358% strike rate at Newcastle (aw) · A/E 0.88 (1321 rides)
Going
662 wins from 5 on standard (3 placed)
Course
89Won here (2 from 4)
Market
50SP in a field of 12
Recent form — race by race
1/10
2026-10-01 · Newcastle (AW) · 1m · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 6
OR 60 · SP 4/1
Settled in rear of the pack early - driven to go in front over 1f out - kept on well to the line and had the nearest pursuer covered throughout - won
3/12
2026-09-02 · Newcastle (AW) · 1m2f · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 6
OR 54 · btn 1½l · SP 3/1F
up with the front group - pushed along to challenge 3f out - contended for the advantage 2f out before drifting right - plugged on at one speed to finish third
1/8
2026-08-25 · Musselburgh · 1m1f · Good
Flat · Handicap · Class 6
OR 54 · SP 10/1
settled mid-pack early - roused with two out and closed on the front group - drove into contention a furlong out and edged ahead close home - kept up the effort to the line
4/8
2026-08-08 · Redcar · 1m · Good To Firm
Flat · Handicap · Class 6
OR 55 · btn 3¾l · SP 12/1
Held up towards back - pushed along and made progress 3f out - closed inside final furlong to finish 4th
6/6
2026-06-18 · Southwell (AW) · 1m4f14y · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 6
OR 58 · btn 14½l · SP 13/2
Fought for control early - settled at the rear - stayed off the pace throughout - well held in 6th
4/7
2026-06-04 · Wetherby · 1m2f · Good To Firm
Flat · Handicap · Class 6
OR 58 · btn 5¾l · SP 9/2
Held up mid-pack - pressed for effort 3f out then again with 2f left - squeezed for room approaching final furlong - stayed on inside to finish fourth
2/7
2026-05-08 · Ripon · 1m · Good
Flat · Handicap · Class 6
OR 58 · btn 4l · SP 11/2
Settled just off the pace on the rail - driven and lost ground 3f out - roused to fight back inside final 2f - moved into second close home but never got near the leader
4/12
2026-04-20 · Redcar · 7f219y · Good To Firm
Flat · Handicap · Class 6
OR 58 · btn 5l · SP 25/1
Moved across left early to race on the far flank - took a strong hold - settled towards the back - roused with two furlongs left - improved position in the closing stages but stayed short of the front-runners
1/8
2025-12-02 · Newcastle (AW) · 1m5y · Standard
Flat · Nursery · Class 6
OR 54 · SP 16/1
Settled at the back early - angled left and made progress inside the final furlong and a half - pushed along before hitting the front in the closing stages - stayed on strongly to win
7/9
2025-10-04 · Newcastle (AW) · 6f · Standard
Flat · Maiden · Class 5
OR – · btn 7¾l · SP 200/1
Settled just off the pace - made progress from 4f out but drifted left approaching 2f out - lost ground inside the final furlong
7/7
2025-09-05 · Haydock · 6f · Good
Flat · Novice · Class 2
OR – · btn 11l · SP 100/1
Slow to break - held at the back throughout - shifted right and pushed along over 2f out then lost touch to finish 7th
4/4
2025-08-17 · Pontefract · 6f · Good To Firm
Flat · Maiden · Class 3
OR – · btn 11¾l · SP 25/1
Slow to break - settled at back before briefly up to third - slipped to the tail entering the straight - urged but couldn't respond - trailed home in 4th
Pedigree, medical & owner
Sire
Ulysses
Dam
Lady Lekki
Damsire
Champs Elysees
OwnerMps Racing Partners Shapiro Clifford
#11drawn 5
Titainium
5yo · Gelding · GB · 9-4
KTB Fit Score42/100#11 of 12
12/1
E/W: 4 places, 1/5 odds
KTB IntelligenceModest performer who has won once in two runs at this track on standard ground. Dropping back to 1m poses a fresh question after his last run over 1m1f and he has failed to place in two previous tries at the trip. Trainer Grant Tuer has a 10% strike rate from 534 runs here while Oliver Stammers is aboard.
KTB rank#11 of 12
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KTB Fit ?The KTB Fit Score rates how well a runner fits today’s race (0–100) across ability, trainer & jockey form, going, course record and the market signal — a fit rating, not a win probability.
Value—small field
DataModerate
Form7-8769
Age5
Last run57d
OR60
JockeyOliver Stammers
TrainerGrant Tuer RTF 43%
Trainer — at course
10%
54/534 · A/E 0.85
Jockey — at course
12%
40/341 · A/E 0.88
Trainer & jockey
12%
70/602 · A/E 0.87
Angles
Course winner▼ Drops in trip
KTB Fit Score ⓘScore 0–100 across ability, trainer form, jockey, going, course record and market signal. Not a win probability — a fit rating. KTB Selection is our pick — the highest Fit Score runner in the race, with genuine ties broken on ability, then trainer and jockey records at the course.42
Ability
27OR 60 — modest, ranked 11 of 12 by rating
Trainer
3310% strike rate at Newcastle (aw) · A/E 0.85 (534 runs)
Jockey
3512% strike rate at Newcastle (aw) · A/E 0.88 (341 rides)
Going
541 win from 2 on standard (1 placed)
Course
86Won at this course
Market
50SP in a field of 12
Recent form — race by race
9/11
2026-08-24 · Musselburgh · 1m1f · Good
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 63 · btn 10¼l · SP 6/1
Close to pace early - urged on approaching 2f out then lost ground - dropped away fast inside the final furlong
6/11
2026-08-06 · Southwell (AW) · 1m3f · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 6
OR 65 · btn 3¾l · SP 15/2
Settled towards rear of the pack - never truly involved - finished sixth beaten 3¾l
7/7
2026-07-19 · Redcar · 1m · Good To Firm
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 68 · btn 13¾l · SP 6/1
In front early - pushed along with 2f left - soon overtaken and dropped away
8/11
2026-06-08 · Carlisle · 1m1f · Soft
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 70 · btn 19½l · SP 12/1
Settled just off the pace - pushed along with 2f left - unable to land a blow - beaten well into 8th
7/7
2025-07-21 · Beverley · 1m1f207y · Soft
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 72 · btn 35¾l · SP 11/1
Fought for control early - held up towards the back - short-lived progress out wide 2f out before fading under pressure to finish well beaten
5/5
2025-06-26 · Nottingham · 1m6f · Good To Firm
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 70 · btn 52¾l · SP 10/3
Went straight to front - overtaken 3f from home - dropped away from over 2f out - well held at the finish
1/4
2025-06-19 · Wetherby · 1m2f · Good To Firm
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 70 · SP EvensF
Set the pace from the start - driven and challenged hard inside the final furlong - held on with determination for the win
4/9
2025-06-10 · Catterick · 1m4f13y · Good
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 70 · btn ¾l · SP 16/5F
Pulled hard early wide of the front group - improved to second with 8f left - hit the front 4f out - pressed and lost the advantage inside final furlong before staying on close up
7/9
2025-05-18 · Ripon · 1m1f170y · Good
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 71 · btn 8¾l · SP 11/2
Handy early - pressed for effort 2f out - lost ground inside final furlong - eventually finished seventh
5/10
2025-04-22 · Thirsk · 1m4f8y · Good To Firm
Flat · Handicap · Class 4
OR 72 · btn 4¾l · SP 6/1
Set the pace early - driven approaching 2f out - dropped down the order in final 2f - place surrendered inside last furlong under pressure - faded through the closing stages to finish 5th
2/10
2025-04-07 · Redcar · 1m2f1y · Good
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 71 · btn 1½l · SP 4/1J
Clipped another runner at the break - travelled strongly early - went to front - pressed and lost advantage 2f out - drifted towards the rail and could not find more late
8/14
2024-10-12 · York · 1m2f56y · Soft
Flat · Handicap · Class 4
OR 72 · btn 9l · SP 18/1
Settled at the back early - driven from over 2f out - made no impression - beaten home in 8th
Showing the last 12 of 22 runs.
Pedigree, medical & owner
Sire
Bated Breath
Dam
I'm Impressed
Damsire
Toronado
OwnerHornby Hornets
#12drawn 11
Alkumatic Jo Jo
3yo · Filly · IRE · 9-2
KTB Fit Score46/100#8 of 12
8/1
E/W: 4 places, 1/5 odds
KTB IntelligenceModest performer who has been placed on three of his last four starts at this trip and showed his best effort here when second over 1m in February. Consistent rather than progressive on his 15 runs this year and the wide draw in stall 11 is another negative. Trainer Ivan Furtado has a solid 10% strike rate at Newcastle from a big sample while Jason Hart is aboard.
KTB rank#8 of 12
46
KTB Fit ?The KTB Fit Score rates how well a runner fits today’s race (0–100) across ability, trainer & jockey form, going, course record and the market signal — a fit rating, not a win probability.
Value—small field
DataModerate
Form735655
Age3
Last run8d
OR61
JockeyJason Hart
TrainerIvan Furtado RTF 38%
Trainer — at course
10%
38/366 · A/E 1.03
Jockey — at course
11%
148/1297 · A/E 0.97
Trainer & jockey
11%
43/377 · A/E 0.85
Angles
▲ Stepping up in classProven trip
KTB Fit Score ⓘScore 0–100 across ability, trainer form, jockey, going, course record and market signal. Not a win probability — a fit rating. KTB Selection is our pick — the highest Fit Score runner in the race, with genuine ties broken on ability, then trainer and jockey records at the course.46
Ability
31OR 61 — modest, ranked 10 of 12 by rating
Trainer
5310% strike rate at Newcastle (aw) · A/E 1.03 (366 runs)
Jockey
5211% strike rate at Newcastle (aw) · A/E 0.97 (1297 rides)
Going
43Placed 1 of 7 on standard — competitive, no win
Course
69Ran 3 times here: 5th, 5th, 2nd — placed, no win
Market
50SP in a field of 12
Recent form — race by race
5/13
2026-10-12 · Newcastle (AW) · 1m · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 6
OR 61 · btn 2¼l · SP 8/1
In the pack through the early stages - pushed along and gained ground 2f out - kept running inside the final furlong to finish 5th
5/10
2026-10-01 · Newcastle (AW) · 1m · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 6
OR 63 · btn 2½l · SP 2/1F
Raced among the backmarkers - improved under pressure 2f out - plodded on at same speed final furlong to finish 5th
6/14
2026-09-09 · Kempton (AW) · 1m · Standard / Slow
Flat · Handicap · Class 6
OR 65 · btn 7l · SP 9/2
Hesitant start leaving to settle towards the back - asked for effort with 2f left and made modest gains - unable to challenge the leading pair late on
5/9
2026-08-31 · Southwell (AW) · 1m · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 65 · btn 4½l · SP 13/2
Settled mid-pack early - pushed along with 2f left - unable to sustain effort inside final furlong - finished 5th
3/14
2026-08-10 · Kempton (AW) · 1m · Standard / Slow
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 64 · btn 3l · SP 18/1
Settled in the pack early - urged along and closed on the front group approaching final furlong - stayed on to finish third
7/14
2026-07-27 · Southwell (AW) · 1m3f · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 66 · btn 13¾l · SP 40/1
racing in the pack - driven over 2f out - failed to make ground
5/12
2026-07-06 · Wolverhampton (AW) · 1m142y · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 67 · btn 6½l · SP 6/1
Raced enthusiastically towards the back - driven and improving 2f out - kept on but posed no danger
6/10
2026-06-01 · Wolverhampton (AW) · 1m1f104y · Standard
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 68 · btn 3¾l · SP 14/1
Sluggish start - settled towards the back - pressed for effort with 2f left - stayed on inside the final furlong without threatening
2/11
2026-05-22 · Haydock · 7f212y · Good To Soft
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 67 · btn 1¾l · SP 9/2
Settled at back early - pushed into contention from over 1f out to move into second inside the final furlong - stayed on to the line but no match for the winner
6/8
2026-04-24 · Doncaster · 1m2f43y · Good To Firm
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 69 · btn 7½l · SP 5/1
Held up towards back - pressed for effort with 2f left - unable to close on front-runners - eventually finished 6th
5/10
2026-04-12 · Musselburgh · 1m2y · Good
Flat · Handicap · Class 5
OR 69 · btn 11¼l · SP 12/1
Settled at the back early - urged forward with 2f remaining - finished with modest late progress but never a factor for the front spots
2/7
2025-11-17 · Newcastle (AW) · 7f14y · Standard
Flat · Nursery · Class 5
OR 66 · btn ½l · SP 12/1
Drifted right at the outset - settled towards the back - pushed along and made ground inside the final furlong - closed on the leader but unable to reach for the win
Showing the last 12 of 15 runs.
Pedigree, medical & owner
Sire
Alkumait
Dam
Approachable
Damsire
Dawn Approach
OwnerW P Flynn Friend

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