20:30 Newcastle

Monday 12 October 2026

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Off time: 20:31 | Winning time: 1m 13.02s

(4)

Macedonian^v²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Rhys Elliott⁽⁵⁾| T: M Dods| OR: 55| D

16/1

Has fallen a long way in the weights and turned in his best effort of the season when second at Ayr last month in first-time visor. Hasn't repeated that in 2 starts since, though.

Form: 899288

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(3)

Piperstown¹⁷⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: Oliver Stammers| T: K Frost| OR: 55| D

10/1

All-weather regular who produced a career best when gaining a third success of the season at Southwell in April. Wasn't seen to best effect on the turf at Thirsk when last seen later that month. Has to be taken seriously if fully tuned up on return.

Form: 253115

(7)

Woolridge^p²⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Saffie Osborne| T: S Dixon| OR: 55

11/2

Maiden who took a step back in the right direction when fourth at Yarmouth in August. Failed to back that up at Southwell last time and easy to look elsewhere.

Form: 839548

(11)

Why Because^h¹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: D Nolan| T: P T Midgley| OR: 55

8/1

Took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 11 in selling handicap at Thirsk in September but responded negatively to the discarding of the hood over 7f at this course last time. Can get back on track with the refitting of headgear.

Form: 475548

(2)

Mount Ruapehu^p⁴⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-8| J: A Mullen| T: I Jardine| OR: 54| CD

10/3

Won 3 times on all-weather early in 2026. Not so good back on turf since and has fallen back down the weights as a result. Cheekpieces go back on and market may be best guide.

Form: 664888

(10)

Edmond Halley^h²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: C Horgan⁽⁵⁾| T: E Bethell| OR: 54| BF

4/1

Well supported but let his supporters down when only third of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, soft, 10/11) 21 days ago. Makes tapeta debut with the hood readded.

Form: 753353

(8)

Reenie's Dream^h¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: O J Orr| T: B Smart| OR: 53| CD

9/2

Capitalised on a career-low mark to finally get off the mark in 12-runner handicap over C&D 17 days ago. Quirky sort who now has to back that up.

Form: 948841

(9)

Stormy Pearl^b1³³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: Connor Beasley| T: D Thompson| OR: 51| D

28/1

Thirteen runs since last win in 2025. Below form eleventh of 16 in handicap at Redcar (6f, good, 15/2) 33 days ago. Blinkers go on for the first time but has to prove as effective on the all-weather.

Form: 430330

(6)

Yaahobby^t¹⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 9-3| J: Ethan Tindall⁽⁵⁾| T: A Brittain| OR: 49| CD

7/1

Stepped up markedly on recent run to end a long losing streak in 9-runner handicap over C&D last month. Backed that up when third again over C&D 6 days later. Not totally discounted in current form.

Form: 664913

(1)

Ziva's Star^b,t1¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: T Eaves| T: S Whitaker| OR: 46

40/1

Long-standing maiden who returned to form when third of 8 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good) 18 days ago. Tongue strap now added.

Form: 767283

(5)

Korroor²³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: Mark Winn| T: Helen Cuthbert| OR: 45| CD

33/1

C&D winner twice last season for Julie Camacho. Never figured on first start for this yard over 5f at this course 23 days ago. Must improve.

Form: 06-3457

(12)

Spear Fir⁸¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 9-0| J: Cam Hardie| T: S Whitaker| OR: 45

66/1

Fair maiden at best in 2022. Lightly raced since and can only be watched returning from a 2-year absence.

Form: 428770/

Non-Runners

(13)

Phoenix Beach¹⁰

Weight: 9-2| Age: 7

T: S Dixon J: Mikkel Mortensen

Forecasts

Mount Ruapehu (10/3), Edmond Halley (4/1), Reenie's Dream (9/2), Woolridge (11/2), Phoenix Beach (11/2), Yaahobby (7/1), Why Because (8/1), Piperstown (10/1), Macedonian (16/1), Stormy Pearl (28/1), Korroor (33/1), Ziva's Star (40/1), Spear Fir (66/1)

PIPERSTOWN was in great form on the all-weather earlier in the season and may prove the answer returning in this low-grade handicap. It would be no surprise to see Why Because bouncing back with the hood back on, while Phoenix Beach is on an attractive mark if on a going day again.