14:13 Newcastle

Sunday 28 September 2025

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Arc All-Weather 1MILLION Bonus Returns Apprentice Handicap (Div 1)

Off time: 14:13 | Winning time: 1m 27.34s

(9)

Blazing Son⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-2| J: Oliver Carmichael⁽⁷⁾| T: B Smart| OR: 77| CD

15/2

Better on AW than turf, with form on synthetics. Won 7-runner handicap over C&D (8/1) 9 days ago, battling on well to edge a tight finish. Formidable all-weather record, never finishing outside the frame on this surface.

Form: 3-09331

(8)

Flying Fletcher⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-13| J: Warren Fentiman⁽³⁾| T: R A Fahey| OR: 74| C

9/2

Has been running with mixed results over 7f but showed ability when third of 7 in handicap at this course (4/1) 9 days ago. Effective on AW with two course wins and remains of interest at this level.

Form: 005593

(11)

Kings Merchant²⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: Mason Paetel⁽³⁾| T: P A Kirby| OR: 73

14/1

Showing gradual improvement in recent runs and finished fourth of 11 in a 6.9f handicap at Carlisle (25/1) 27 days ago, effective at the longer trip. Mark now lower than for all four handicap wins last year.

Form: 650874

(7)

Candonomore^p,t³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: Jake Dickson⁽⁷⁾| T: T D Easterby| OR: 73

5/1

Inconsistent recently with fourth of 12 in handicap at Newmarket (13/2) 3 days ago, briefly led 1f out but weakened. Unlikely to improve switching to AW surface.

Form: 094504

(10)

Finbar's Lad¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-11| J: Sam Feilden⁽⁵⁾| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 72| D

22/1

Below form since July Chelmsford win, finishing fourth of 10 in handicap there (9/2) 17 days ago when one-paced late on. Likely needs a drop in class.

Form: 431974

(1)

Al Muqdad^p¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-11| J: C Horgan⁽³⁾| T: D O'Meara| OR: 72| BF| CD

6/1

Fourth at Doncaster in July before finishing second of 11 in handicap at Thirsk (10/3) 13 days ago, returning with his best effort of the year. Has won at this course and distance previously.

Form: 000042

(4)

Black Storm¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: O McSweeney| T: K Scott| OR: 70| D

5/1

In good form since joining new yard. Third at Musselburgh (4/1) 15 days ago after brief lead. Narrowly beaten over C&D 30 days ago when headed near finish, suggesting potential to win soon.

Form: 083223

(5)

Enpassant¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Jack Callan⁽³⁾| T: M Herrington| OR: 67| CD

5/1

Won twice and finished second in last three 7f handicap starts. Won in a field of 10 at this course and distance (7/2) 17 days ago, rallying well after being briefly headed in the final furlong. Firing on all cylinders currently and looks capable of following up.

Form: 326121

(2)

Alreet Cha^t1¹¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Archie Young⁽³⁾| T: Craig Lidster| OR: 66| CD

25/1

Previous C&D winner who ran well when 3rd of 10 in handicap at Pontefract (12/1) 111 days ago, with 6f trip shorter than ideal. First-time tongue strap today.

Form: 867383

(3)

Sibyl Charm^h²⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Mohammed Tabti⁽³⁾| T: I Jardine| OR: 63| CD

16/1

Won at Ayr (15/2) 48 days ago before disappointing when ninth of 10 at Hamilton (15/2) 25 days ago, getting upset in the stalls. Hood back on, twice a C&D winner.

Form: 345419

(6)

Windsor Pass²⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 8-10| J: Jack Nicholls⁽³⁾| T: J Butler| OR: 57| BF| D

12/1

Has been hitting the frame regularly in handicaps. Third of 9 in 7f AW handicap at Chelmsford City (11/4) 29 days ago, ran creditably but needs more to break win drought.

Form: 543223

Forecasts

Flying Fletcher (9/2), Candonomore (5/1), Enpassant (5/1), Black Storm (5/1), Al Muqdad (6/1), Blazing Son (15/2), Windsor Pass (12/1), Kings Merchant (14/1), Sibyl Charm (16/1), Finbar's Lad (22/1), Alreet Cha (25/1)

ENPASSANT is firing on all cylinders currently, showing tremendous fighting spirit when winning over C&D 17 days ago, rallying after being briefly headed. He looks capable of following up against Blazing Son, who boasts an exceptional all-weather record and battled to a tight C&D win 9 days ago. Black Storm has been knocking on the door for his new yard, narrowly beaten over C&D last month.