Newcastle Race 9 - Arc All-Weather 1Million Bonus Returns Apprentice Handicap
SECOND FIDDLE (2) remains unbeaten this campaign backing up a debut success with a convincing 1600m victory at this track. Retains the same rider and looks well placed to extend the winning streak. BLUE SIAM (3) struggled resuming over 1600m at Musselburgh beaten 6L. Strips fitter and finds an easier assignment. Capable of sharp progress. WHERES THE CRUMPET (4) wasn't far away finishing seventh in a 1400m contest here last month after racing prominently. Steps up in trip and settling just behind the pace may prove competitive. SPIRIT OF BOWLAND (1) had to deal with a wide gate over course and distance last start. Better draw this time improves his chances.

Jockey: Zak Wheatley
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 11 at this track on September 19 over 1600m, 9 len behind Jachin carrying 60.5kg at $10. Before that 9th of 14 at this track on August 29 over 1600m, 7 len behind Seed Investor with 60kg at $19. Well placed and can do much better.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/11 | 19/09/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $12,600.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 60.5kg | 1:41.93 | 5-4-8 | 10 |
| 9.0L | $10.00 |
9/14 | 29/08/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 60kg | 1:41.11 | 4-6-9 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $19.00 |
7/14 | 01/08/2025 | 63 | HCP 4U | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 59.5kg | 1:40.26 | 7-6-7 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $19.00 |
5/8 | 30/05/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $11,800.00 | Carlisle | 1408m | Good Soft | Jason Hart | 59kg | 1:28.42 | 7-8-5 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |
4/10 | 12/05/2025 | 12 | HCP APP 4U | $12,740.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 61kg | 2:00.20 | 4-8-4 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
1/11 | 30/04/2025 | 28 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Southwell | 1609m | NS | Callum Rodriguez | 60.5kg | 1:41.59 | 10-7-1 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
8/10 | 02/04/2025 | 400 | HCP 4U | $12,600.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Jamie Spencer | 60kg | 1:28.66 | 10-9-8 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
6/8 | 27/02/2024 | 81 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 61kg | 1:27.01 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
7/12 | 08/12/2023 | 28 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good Soft | Brandon Wilkie | 58.5kg | 1:41.71 | - | 4 |
| 7.5L | $5.50 |
6/11 | 10/11/2023 | 11 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Kevin Stott | 61kg | 1:40.93 | - | 6 |
| 4.8L | $3.25 |
3/11 | 30/10/2023 | 24 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 61kg | 1:39.69 | - | 7 |
| 3.0L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Aiden Brookes
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming won by a nose at Hamilton Park September 22 over 1700m on a rain affected track defeating Obee Jo with 56kg at $7. Last start won by 1.0 len at this track September 30 over 1600m defeating Travis carrying 51.5kg at $6.50. Racing well. Shapes as a key contender.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 30/09/2025 | 8 | HCP 4U | $12,600.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Aiden Brookes | 51.5kg | 1:40.62 | 8-5-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
1/9 | 22/09/2025 | 132 | HCP APP 4U | $12,700.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1709m | Soft | Mohammed Tabti | 56kg | 1:49.73 | 6-5-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
13/14 | 13/05/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Good | W M Lordan | 55.5kg | 1:44.26 | - | 14 |
| 11.5L | $23.00 |
7/20 | 28/04/2025 | 216 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Naas | 1609m | Y | W M Lordan | 55.5kg | 1:45.21 | - | 17 |
| 4.0L | $41.00 |
12/14 | 24/09/2024 | 22 | HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Listowel | 1408m | Good | Gavin Ryan | 57kg | 1:30.19 | - | 16 |
| 9.0L | $81.00 |
12/15 | 02/09/2024 | 37 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Soft | W M Lordan | 56kg | 1:37.52 | - | 3 |
| 19.5L | $67.00 |
12/16 | 27/07/2024 | 97 | HCP 3U | $19,080.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Good | Keithen Kennedy | 53.5kg | 1:26.68 | - | 2 |
| 9.0L | $23.00 |
19/27 | 21/04/2024 | 186 | HCP 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | SH | Declan McDonogh | 57kg | 1:18.62 | - | 26 |
| 12.0L | $51.00 |
8/15 | 18/10/2023 | 23 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Navan | 1005m | Soft | P A Harnett | 56kg | 1:08.77 | - | 1 |
| 9.5L | $81.00 |
5/11 | 25/09/2023 | 135 | HCP 3U | $18,210.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Heavy | Ronan Whelan | 56kg | 1:32.49 | - | 11 |
| 7.8L | $67.00 |
7/18 | 13/05/2023 | 23 | MDN 3U | $24,280.00 | Navan | 1005m | Soft | Hugh Horgan | 59.5kg | 1:06.82 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $251.00 |

Jockey: Elizabeth Gale
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after nine months got back early 4th in a small field at Musselburgh on September 14 over 1600m, 6 len behind Keats House carrying 57.5kg at $9. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Kempton Park All Weather 2yo F Nov Wfa on December 11 over 1600m, 7 len behind Nanny Park with 58kg at $101. Fitter and looks set to improve sharply.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/6 | 14/09/2025 | 260 | HCP 3 | $14,760.00 | Musselburgh | 1611m | Good Soft | Jason Hart | 57.5kg | 1:42.95 | 5-6-4 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $9.00 |
9/12 | 28/12/2024 | 17 | NOV F 2 | $11,620.00 | Southwell | 1621m | Neutral | Joe Leavy | 58kg | 1:41.80 | 6-9-9 | 12 |
| 12.8L | $81.00 |
9/14 | 11/12/2024 | 20 | NOV F 2 | $12,550.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Joe Leavy | 58kg | 1:42.24 | 11-10-9 | 13 |
| 7.7L | $101.00 |
8/11 | 21/11/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $11,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 56.5kg | 1:49.56 | 8-9-8 | 8 |
| 14.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Alex Jary
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently failed to make an impression; 7th of 11 at this track on September 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ring Of Gold carrying 57.5kg at $11. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Redcar on July 20 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Berkshire Phantom with 59.5kg at $5.50. Can sneak into the finish if runs up to best form.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/11 | 08/09/2025 | 50 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | NS | Rhys Elliott | 57.5kg | 1:29.70 | 1-2-7 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $11.00 |
3/12 | 20/07/2025 | 15 | HCP APP 3U | $11,800.00 | Redcar | 1810m | Good Soft | Rhys Elliott | 59.5kg | 1:53.81 | 8-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
4/8 | 05/07/2025 | 37 | HCP 3U | $14,760.00 | Carlisle | 1566m | Soft | Paula Muir | 66kg | 1:48.47 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $4.50 |
1/12 | 29/05/2025 | 80 | HCP 4U | $11,990.00 | Carlisle | 1566m | Good Soft | Mark Winn | 58kg | 1:44.20 | 6-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
3/7 | 10/03/2025 | 9 | OPEN 4U | $16,610.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | Aiden Brookes | 61kg | 1:42.90 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
7/8 | 01/03/2025 | 9 | HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 60.5kg | 1:43.90 | 3-6-7 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $11.00 |
8/11 | 20/02/2025 | 73 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Aiden Brookes | 58.5kg | 1:42.08 | 4-7-8 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $10.00 |
6/12 | 09/12/2024 | 17 | HCP 3U | $10,520.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | David Nolan | 60.5kg | 1:40.63 | 4-4-6 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
5/11 | 22/11/2024 | 17 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Aiden Brookes | 56.5kg | 1:41.09 | 5-9-5 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
2/12 | 05/11/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Aiden Brookes | 60kg | 1:39.98 | 4-5-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
1/10 | 15/10/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Aiden Brookes | 56.5kg | 1:39.44 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Andrew Breslin
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Vannes May 8 over 1500m, soft track; 12 len behind Lahomi with 54.5kg. When resuming last campaign ninth of 14 at Deauville All Weather November 9 over 1500m, 6 len behind Beechcraft carrying 53kg at $9.90. Prefer others.
Last Starts 153 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 08/05/2025 | 23 | CLM CL3 3 | $13,320.00 | Vannes | 1500m | Soft | Maximilien Justum | 54.5kg | 1:26.84 | - | 9 |
| 12.5L | $1.00 |
7/11 | 15/04/2025 | 29 | CLM 3 | $17,270.00 | Evreux | 1800m | Soft | Ludovic Boisseau | 54.5kg | 1:56.30 | - | 3 |
| 12.8L | $38.00 |
13/13 | 17/03/2025 | 33 | HCP 3 | $46,740.00 | Chantilly | 1400m | Neutral | Anthony Crastus | 51kg | 1:24.33 | - | 3 |
| 35.5L | $84.00 |
6/9 | 12/02/2025 | 9 | MDN 3 | $38,400.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 1300m | Soft | Mickaelle Michel | 55kg | 1:26.34 | - | 4 |
| 11.1L | $30.00 |
6/10 | 03/02/2025 | 13 | CLM 3 | $26,710.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 1300m | Neutral | Anthony Crastus | 54.5kg | 1:17.23 | - | 9 |
| 6.7L | $30.00 |
11/13 | 21/01/2025 | 18 | HCP 3 | $46,900.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 1300m | Soft | Nicolas Baudet | 49.5kg | 1:22.76 | - | 13 |
| 16.5L | $61.00 |
9/14 | 03/01/2025 | 11 | HCP 3 | $53,600.00 | Deauville | 1300m | Neutral | Ludovic Boisseau | 52kg | 1:17.07 | - | 1 |
| 5.6L | $35.00 |
4/15 | 23/12/2024 | 26 | CLM 2 | $30,740.00 | Deauville | 1300m | Neutral | Ludovic Boisseau | 54.5kg | 1:18.40 | - | 14 |
| 2.4L | $65.00 |
13/14 | 27/11/2024 | 18 | MDN F 2 | $49,590.00 | Deauville | 1300m | Neutral | Aude Duporte | 56.5kg | 1:19.82 | - | 4 |
| 6.7L | $104.00 |
9/14 | 09/11/2024 | 179 | CLM 2 | $31,400.00 | Deauville | 1500m | Neutral | Aude Duporte | 53kg | 1:28.89 | - | 13 |
| 6.6L | $9.90 |
3/8 | 14/05/2024 | 21 | CLM 2 | $39,280.00 | Saint Cloud | 1300m | Soft | Marie Velon | 54.5kg | 1:25.74 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Mikkel Mortensen
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 7 at this track on September 25 over 1600m, 14 len behind Parish Councillor with 55kg at $21. The start before that second last of 13 at this track on September 8 over 1600m, 22 len behind Sassy Glory with 55kg at $23. Looking to others.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/7 | 25/09/2025 | 17 | HCP 4U | $11,440.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | Aidan Keeley | 55kg | 1:39.30 | 7-5-4 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $21.00 |
12/13 | 08/09/2025 | 10 | HCP 4U | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | NS | Harrison Shaw | 55kg | 1:42.35 | 6-8-12 | 9 |
| 22.8L | $23.00 |
8/14 | 29/08/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Taryn Langley | 54kg | 1:41.11 | 12-12-8 | 14 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
4/12 | 26/07/2025 | 30 | HCP 4U | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | NS | Joey Haynes | 57.5kg | 1:44.08 | 10-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |
5/14 | 26/06/2025 | 55 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Dale Swift | 59.5kg | 1:44.65 | 12-13-5 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
4/8 | 02/05/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $11,440.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | Taryn Langley | 59kg | 1:45.72 | 7-6-4 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
1/9 | 10/04/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $16,610.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | Kieran O'Neill | 55kg | 1:43.06 | 5-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
4/8 | 21/03/2025 | 8 | HCP 4U | $18,180.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Kieran O'Neill | 56.5kg | 1:42.74 | 4-2-4 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $17.00 |
8/9 | 13/03/2025 | 6 | HCP 4U | $16,610.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | Mikkel Mortensen | 57.5kg | 1:42.65 | 5-6-8 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
4/8 | 07/03/2025 | 6 | OPEN 4U | $17,920.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Mikkel Mortensen | 59kg | 1:43.32 | 7-8-4 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
2/8 | 01/03/2025 | 9 | HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Mikkel Mortensen | 56.5kg | 1:43.90 | 7-5-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Morgan Cole
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at this track July 26 over 1600m, 10 len behind Eva Rosie with 57kg at $81. When resuming last campaign ran last of 12 at Musselburgh June 7 over 1600m, 22 len behind Keep Me Stable with 57kg at $26. Will be better for this run.
Last Starts 74 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/12 | 26/07/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | NS | Harry Russell | 57kg | 1:44.08 | 1-1-11 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $81.00 |
9/11 | 06/07/2025 | 29 | OPEN 3U | $12,700.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Good Soft | Rowan Scott | 61kg | 1:45.02 | 4-7-9 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $41.00 |
12/12 | 07/06/2025 | 265 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Musselburgh | 1611m | Good | Oisin Orr | 57kg | 1:40.11 | 3-7-12 | 12 |
| 22.8L | $26.00 |
2/7 | 15/09/2024 | 18 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 1609m | Good | Rowan Scott | 57kg | 1:41.79 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
6/11 | 28/08/2024 | 16 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 1810m | Good | Rowan Scott | 54kg | 1:54.44 | 3-2-6 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $29.00 |
2/9 | 12/08/2024 | 10 | WFA 3U | $12,700.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Good | Rowan Scott | 58kg | 1:40.85 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $13.00 |
4/10 | 02/08/2024 | 12 | WFA 3U | $17,460.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | NS | Rowan Scott | 57.5kg | 2:12.43 | 6-3-4 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $201.00 |
12/12 | 21/07/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1810m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 53.5kg | 1:53.10 | 10-12-12 | 7 |
| 29.5L | $41.00 |
4/14 | 07/07/2024 | 243 | WFA 3U | $12,700.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Good | Rowan Scott | 57kg | 1:41.48 | 6-5-4 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $81.00 |
12/12 | 07/11/2023 | 17 | HCP NSY 2 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Cameron Hardie | 54kg | 1:13.05 | - | 12 |
| 13.0L | $151.00 |
10/11 | 21/10/2023 | 25 | NOV F 2 | $11,980.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | David Probert | 58kg | 1:13.27 | - | 5 |
| 14.3L | $101.00 |