19:15 Newcastle

Saturday 1 November 2025

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Off time: 19:15 | Winning time: 1m 27.28s

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Swiss Ace¹⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 9-12| J: J P Sullivan| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 65| CD

7/2

Course specialist with 3 wins here but winless in 21 runs since December 2023. Finished 6th of 12 in handicap at this C&D (18/1) 15 days ago, making headway when switched far side but couldn't quicken. Eligible for weaker races and should be sharper for that comeback run.

Form: 678376

(7)

Travis^p¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: D Allan| T: G A Harker| OR: 64| D

10/3

Has shown good form with two narrow runner-up finishes in similar handicaps in August and September. Third of 8 in a stronger handicap at Newcastle over 8f (8/1) 11 days ago, confirming his return to form. Has run at this track and looks competitive dropping slightly in trip.

Form: 452823

(2)

Jkr Cobbler²³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-11| J: Archie Young⁽⁵⁾| T: I Jardine| OR: 64| BF| CD

4/1

Eight-time winner including twice at this course and distance. Third of 7 in handicap at Ayr (5/4) 23 days ago on heavy going, put in his place when carrying a penalty to a career-high mark. Should be more competitive now dropped back down in the weights.

Form: 534913

(4)

Cooperation^h¹¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-10| J: P Mulrennan| T: K Scott| OR: 63| D

5/1

Runner-up twice at Newcastle this autumn before finishing fourth of 8 over 8f here (12/1) 11 days ago, making headway before flattening out. Performs better on AW and should appreciate return to 7f.

Form: 252254

(1)

Wait For It^h⁴⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Billy Garritty| T: L Bailey| OR: 63

33/1

Finished last of 9 at Hamilton (28/1) 40 days ago and hasn't shown any form in 7 starts.

Form: 2-67849

(3)

Jesmond Dawn³¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Oliver Stammers| T: Grant Tuer| OR: 58| BF

7/2

Showed fair form with 2nd at Redcar and 3rd at Newcastle before finishing last of 12 at Musselburgh (10/3) 31 days ago when caught wide. Could win again based on earlier Redcar form.

Form: 557320

(8)

Yaahobby^t¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 8-8| J: Cam Hardie| T: A Brittain| OR: 47| CD

11/1

Finished third of 14 in handicap at this C&D (22/1) 15 days ago following a breathing operation, his best effort for some time despite slow start and trouble in running. Has previous course and distance winning form but winless in last 17 races.

Form: 946073

Non-Runners

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Bass Player²⁶

Weight: 9-12| Age: 6

T: K Frost J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Travis (10/3), Jesmond Dawn (7/2), Swiss Ace (7/2), Jkr Cobbler (4/1), Cooperation (5/1), Bass Player (10/1), Yaahobby (11/1), Wait For It (33/1)

JKR COBBLER is an eight-time winner including twice over C&D. Now dropped back down in weights after a respectable third at Ayr last month, he looks ready to strike. Swiss Ace, a course specialist with three wins here, should be sharper for his recent comeback run after five months off. Travis has been consistent here and confirmed his return to form with a good third in a stronger handicap 11 days ago.