19:15 Newcastle

Thursday 27 November 2025

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Off time: 19:18 | Winning time: 1m 27.89s

(12)

Bungle Bay³¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: Warren Fentiman| T: H J Evans| OR: 55| D

14/1

Specialist at Wolverhampton where all eight career wins have been recorded. Won a 7f handicap (11-runner) there (13/2) 31 days ago, staying on to lead in the final 100 yards.

Form: 157671

(6)

Kondratiev Wave^p²⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 9-8| J: Jack Doughty| T: A W Carroll| OR: 54| D

5/1

Struggling with 19 runs since last win and sixth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (14/1) 27 days ago, racing too freely. Cheekpieces replacing visor may help settle better.

Form: 467546

(14)

No Nay Nevermind^v1²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Mohammed Tabti⁽³⁾| T: I Jardine| OR: 54

14/1

Generally modest performer who showed some ability when third of 9 in 6.9f handicap at Carlisle (9/1) in August, finishing fifth of 11 in 7f handicap at Southwell (25/1) 28 days ago without threatening. First-time visor might help this quirky filly concentrate.

Form: 569355

(5)

Desert Beauty^p²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Alec Voikhansky| T: Dylan Cunha| OR: 51| D

12/1

Inconsistent performer who returned to form when second of 9 in handicap at Southwell (14/1) 28 days ago. Has performed better on AW and could build on recent improvement.

Form: 292402

(1)

Marcello Si^p²⁵⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 9-1| J: Rhys Elliott⁽³⁾| T: M Dods| OR: 47| CD

50/1

Has shown poor form but fared better when third of 12 in conditions race at C&D (7/1) 250 days ago with first-time blinkers. Cheekpieces back on for this return.

Form: 8-88553

(10)

Miss Raincloud^h1⁴⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Amie Waugh| T: Miss Tracy Waggott| OR: 47

16/1

Has shown very little in most outings but ran best race when third of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) at 100/1 44 days ago, making headway late on. First-time hood may help with settling issues seen in previous runs.

Form: 809083

(3)

Sogannie²¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: William Pyle| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 46

50/1

Modest form in novice events, including when third of 5 at this C&D (25/1) 252 days ago. Slowly into stride and always behind when 11th of 12 at Doncaster (400/1) 216 days ago, may be more competitive in this low-grade handicap.

Form: 300

(11)

Aisling Oscar²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: O McSweeney| T: A Keatley| OR: 45| D

5/4

Third of 13 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14/1) 2 days ago, but unlikely to repeat that form returning quickly to a shorter trip.

Form: 00-9003

(8)

Doomsday^t,p³⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: C Horgan⁽³⁾| T: L Bailey| OR: 45| D

66/1

Last of 8 at this C&D (50/1) 58 days ago, then sixth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (66/1) 34 days ago despite enjoying run of race. Continues to struggle for form.

Form: 058686

(7)

Invincible Love⁵⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Jack Callan⁽³⁾| T: C Johnston| OR: 46

5/1

Has shown a close second at Wolverhampton in January. Finished fourth of 14 in a handicap at Kempton (16/1) 50 days ago, running up to best but arguably making effort a bit early. May be able to build on recent improvement.

Form: 47-2844

(13)

Unknown Journey^t²³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Molly Gunn⁽⁵⁾| T: A W Carroll| OR: 46

9/1

Still seeking first win after 14 starts. Showed signs of revival when sixth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (18/1) 23 days ago, making steady headway in final furlong with first-time tongue strap. Not one to write off after that improved effort.

Form: 463606

(2)

Esque Elegance^p²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Lauren Young⁽⁵⁾| T: Mrs A Duffield| OR: 45

50/1

Yet to win in 13 starts and offered little when eighth of 10 at Southwell (20/1) 27 days ago.

Form: 40P068

(4)

Freak Encounter⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Aiden Brookes| T: D W Whillans| OR: 45

25/1

Has been inconsistent since winning in January, with 10 runs without success. Fourth of 11 in a handicap at this C&D (66/1) 9 days ago, running well with late headway after being outpaced 2f out. The return to this trip at this venue could see further improvement.

Form: 763704

Non-Runners

(9)

Haworth Star⁹

Weight: 9-9| Age: 5

T: M Young J: Alex Jary

Forecasts

Aisling Oscar (5/4), Kondratiev Wave (5/1), Invincible Love (5/1), Unknown Journey (9/1), Desert Beauty (12/1), No Nay Nevermind (14/1), Bungle Bay (14/1), Miss Raincloud (16/1), Haworth Star (16/1), Freak Encounter (25/1), Marcello Si (50/1), Esque Elegance (50/1), Sogannie (50/1), Doomsday (66/1)

BUNGLE BAY is an all-weather specialist with all eight career wins at Wolverhampton and should appreciate Newcastle's similar Tapeta surface after impressing 31 days ago. Unknown Journey showed revival signs with a tongue strap at Lingfield and shouldn't be dismissed. Haworth Star has maintained form at this venue despite recent traffic problems.