Newcastle Race 1 - Celebrating 10 Years Of Tapeta At Newcastle Apprentice Handicap
LADY PHOEBE (1) returned to winning form in emphatic style by 5.5L over 4300m at Pontefract. Climbs in weights but still looks capable of measuring up again. STAR OF JUPITER (6) resumed with a solid second over 2800m at Southwell. Might strip fitter for that run and rates as a serious player. NYMPHAEA (5) is still searching for a maiden triumph. Could take plenty of encouragement from latest fourth at Southwell. Finds a suitable opportunity for her to feature. EDWARDTHENINTH (4) disappointed when well fancied at Pontefract last start. Holds enough ability to bounce back and cannot be overlooked.

Jockey: Jake Dickson
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run won by 5.5 len at Pontefract April 21 over 4300m defeating Royal Deeside carrying 56.5kg at $4.50. Before that 4th of 9 at Newcastle on March 31 over 4100m, 5 len behind Tyson carrying 71kg at $10. Sure to go well again.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 21/04/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $11,800.00 | Pontefract | 4325m | Good | Cam Hardie | 56.5kg | 5:02.72 | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/9 | 31/03/2026 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 71kg | 5:13.88 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/12 | 03/03/2026 | 12 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 72kg | 5:04.54 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $12.00 |
| 7/12 | 19/02/2026 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Soft | Ryan Mania | 69.5kg | 4:55.87 | 9-8-7 | 0 |
| 27.8L | $41.00 |
| 10/16 | 15/01/2026 | 48 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 73kg | 5:11.00 | 14-12-10 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $51.00 |
| 6/14 | 28/11/2025 | 21 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Ross Chapman | 68.5kg | 3:54.24 | 7-7-6 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $101.00 |
| 7/14 | 07/11/2025 | 40 | NHDLE M 4U | $16,330.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 70kg | 4:17.00 | 8-8-7 | 0 |
| 54.3L | $101.00 |
| 14/14 | 28/09/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $39,930.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | Warren Fentiman | 56.5kg | 2:42.16 | 5-14-14 | 12 |
| 38.3L | $19.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/09/2025 | 34 | HCP APP 3U | $12,700.00 | Thirsk | 2414m | Soft | Warren Fentiman | 61kg | 2:45.32 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $4.33 |
| 3/11 | 12/08/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2414m | Good | Sam James | 61.5kg | 2:35.61 | 2-3-3 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/08/2025 | 23 | HCP 4U | $14,170.00 | Musselburgh | 2615m | Good | Sam James | 56kg | 2:51.42 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Zoe Lewis
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 14 at Catterick on May 11 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind Lawmans Blis carrying 61kg at $51. The race before that ran last of 7 at Ripon on April 25 over 3200m, 7 len behind Treasure Islands with 57.5kg at $81. Hard to have.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 11/05/2026 | 16 | HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2414m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | 2:37.55 | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/04/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $22,690.00 | Ripon | 3218m | Good | Alistair Rawlinson | 57.5kg | 3:36.92 | - | 7 |
| 7.0L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/04/2026 | 138 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2414m | Good | Connor Beasley | 60.5kg | 2:35.33 | - | 7 |
| 7.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/11/2025 | 24 | JHDLE 3 | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good | Ross Chapman | 66.5kg | 3:44.57 | 6-5-5 | 0 |
| 67.8L | $151.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/10/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $19,960.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2414m | Soft | Lauren Young | 51.5kg | 2:45.38 | 1-2-8 | 7 |
| 25.3L | $67.00 |
| 99/5 | 15/10/2025 | 18 | JHDLE 3 | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 66.5kg | 3:52.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/4 | 27/09/2025 | 33 | NOV 3U | $17,580.00 | Ripon | 2414m | Good | Alistair Rawlinson | 56.5kg | 2:42.05 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $34.00 |
| 10/11 | 25/08/2025 | 111 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Tom Eaves | 61kg | 1:41.83 | 11-11-10 | 3 |
| 37.8L | $101.00 |
| 6/14 | 06/05/2025 | 32 | MDN F 3 | $37,300.00 | Le Lion-D'angers | 2000m | Soft | Malone Favriaux | 54.5kg | 2:15.39 | 3-3-6 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $4.60 |
| 9/12 | 04/04/2025 | 164 | MDN F 3 | $46,630.00 | Saint Cloud | 2100m | Good Soft | Malone Favriaux | 54.5kg | 2:16.79 | 3-6-9 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $5.60 |
| 2/10 | 22/10/2024 | 41 | MDN F 2 | $48,470.00 | Clairefontaine | 1600m | Heavy | Malone Favriaux | 54.5kg | 1:48.60 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $4.40 |

Jockey: C J Whiteley
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 11 at Southwell All Weather on April 30 over 2800m, 17 len behind Bronte Beach with 68.5kg at $10. The start before that 4th of 11 at Southwell All Weather on April 25 over 2800m, 5 len behind Hickton with 57kg at $5. Might struggle again.
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 | 30/04/2026 | 5 | APP HCP 4U | $12,430.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Pippa Brown | 68.5kg | 3:10.39 | - | 3 |
| 17.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/11 | 25/04/2026 | 30 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Conor Whiteley | 57kg | 3:08.22 | - | 8 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/03/2026 | 15 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Chelmsford City | 2715m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 57kg | 2:53.29 | - | 6 |
| 13.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 11/03/2026 | 24 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 56kg | 3:41.92 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/02/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | Barry Mchugh | 56kg | 2:46.88 | 5-5-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 7/11 | 05/02/2026 | 119 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | William Pyle | 55kg | 2:40.68 | 10-11-7 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $19.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/10/2025 | 30 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Ayr | 2615m | Heavy | William Pyle | 51.5kg | 3:08.43 | 6-8-7 | 3 |
| 37.5L | $29.00 |
| 7/9 | 09/09/2025 | 7 | MDN 3U | $12,700.00 | Carlisle | 2212m | Good Soft | Jack Garritty | 60.5kg | 2:28.20 | 4-7-7 | 11 |
| 21.5L | $151.00 |
| 11/14 | 02/09/2025 | 83 | NOV 3U | $13,070.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 59kg | 2:24.75 | 10-11-11 | 5 |
| 23.3L | $251.00 |
| 7/7 | 11/06/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 3U | $14,760.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2226m | Good | Billy Garritty | 58kg | 2:23.01 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 38.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: K S Mchugh
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 7 at Pontefract on April 21 over 4300m, 12 len behind Lady Phoebe with 57.5kg at $4. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on March 11 over 3300m, 4.5 len behind Angelardo carrying 60kg at $3.30. Has ability and is one of the chances.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 21/04/2026 | 41 | HCP 4U | $11,800.00 | Pontefract | 4325m | Good | Oisin Mcsweeney | 57.5kg | 5:02.72 | - | 12 |
| 12.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/03/2026 | 47 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | Neutral | Oisin Mcsweeney | 60kg | 3:41.92 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $3.25 |
| 9/9 | 23/01/2026 | 20 | APP HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 3319m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 60kg | 3:41.67 | 1-9-9 | 9 |
| 64.8L | $3.25 |
| 3/10 | 03/01/2026 | 15 | APP HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Southwell | 3319m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 58.5kg | 3:37.35 | 6-3-3 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/12 | 19/12/2025 | 71 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 57.5kg | 3:05.80 | 10-8-3 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $8.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/10/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | Neutral | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | 3:39.71 | 2-4-9 | 5 |
| 23.5L | $1.91 |
| 2/12 | 11/09/2025 | 357 | HCP 3U | $11,440.00 | Newcastle | 3269m | Neutral | Oisin Orr | 61kg | 3:37.22 | 8-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 8/10 | 19/09/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Pontefract | 2011m | Good Firm | Dougie Costello | 57kg | 2:11.34 | 8-9-8 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/09/2024 | 29 | HCP 3 | $10,340.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Dougie Costello | 60kg | 2:40.36 | 7-7-5 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $12.00 |
| 8/10 | 07/08/2024 | 38 | NOV 3U | $21,340.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Joey Haynes | 59kg | 1:38.80 | 9-10-8 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $151.00 |
| 9/13 | 30/06/2024 | 15 | NOV 35 | $13,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Dougie Costello | 58kg | 2:03.27 | 11-12-9 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Alfie Redman
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 11 at Southwell All Weather on April 30 over 2800m, 11 len behind Bronte Beach with 68.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 6th of 12 at Beverley on April 15 over 2400m, 4 len behind Sea Master carrying 55kg at $13. Hard to fault if at her best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 30/04/2026 | 15 | APP HCP 4U | $12,430.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Henry Callan | 68.5kg | 3:10.39 | - | 9 |
| 11.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/12 | 15/04/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $15,700.00 | Beverley | 2414m | Good Soft | William Pyle | 55kg | 2:38.73 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $13.00 |
| 9/10 | 25/03/2026 | 12 | OPEN 4U | $10,890.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | George Wood | 61kg | 2:34.80 | - | 12 |
| 19.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/03/2026 | 26 | APP HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | William Pyle | 58.5kg | 3:13.83 | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/02/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | Oliver Stammers | 58kg | 2:46.88 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/11 | 05/02/2026 | 22 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Darragh Keenan | 59kg | 2:40.97 | 8-6-5 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $67.00 |
| 9/12 | 14/01/2026 | 54 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | George Wood | 61kg | 2:36.19 | 4-9-9 | 3 |
| 30.3L | $11.00 |
| 9/14 | 21/11/2025 | 37 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | George Wood | 58kg | 2:24.40 | 4-10-9 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/11 | 15/10/2025 | 120 | MDN 3U | $12,700.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good | George Wood | 58kg | 1:48.62 | 9-7-6 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $151.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/06/2025 | 28 | OPEN MDN F 3U | $14,760.00 | Thirsk | 2421m | Good | Connor Beasley | 58kg | 2:31.68 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 21.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/05/2025 | - | OPEN APP MDN F 35 | $13,070.00 | Lingfield | 1810m | Good Firm | David Probert | 57kg | 1:55.07 | 5-6-5 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Miss Hope Regan
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last run 2nd of 11 at Southwell All Weather on April 30 over 2800m, 7 len behind Bronte Beach with 64kg at $19. At only start last preparation 6th of 9 at Wolverhampton on December 22 over 3300m, 7 len behind Tuba with 57.5kg at $4.50. Fitter and worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 30/04/2026 | 129 | APP HCP 4U | $12,430.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Jack Loughnane | 64kg | 3:10.39 | - | 2 |
| 7.0L | $19.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/12/2025 | 65 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 3319m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 57.5kg | 3:40.35 | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/9 | 18/10/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 3319m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 58kg | 3:39.08 | 8-7-4 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/12 | 09/10/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Bath | 3419m | Good Soft | Finley Marsh | 58kg | 3:54.13 | 3-8-4 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/14 | 13/09/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $12,180.00 | Bath | 3441m | Soft | Luke Morris | 61kg | 3:55.71 | 5-2-3 | 12 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/11 | 28/08/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good Soft | Rhys Clutterbuck | 59.5kg | 3:39.06 | 5-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.0L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/08/2025 | 27 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3218m | Good | Joanna Mason | 58kg | 3:27.12 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $3.25 |
| 3/7 | 09/07/2025 | 7 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3190m | Good Firm | Cam Hardie | 56kg | 3:23.51 | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/07/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Firm | Finley Marsh | 61kg | 3:41.02 | 5-7-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/06/2025 | 28 | OPEN APP 3U | $12,180.00 | Brighton | 2393m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 2:36.27 | 1-5-5 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
| 9/10 | 12/05/2025 | 16 | HCP APP 4U | $12,740.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Grace Mcentee | 56.5kg | 2:00.39 | 4-5-9 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Matthew Slater
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months ran last of 7 at Pontefract on April 21 over 4300m, 64 len behind Lady Phoebe carrying 55.5kg at $51. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at this track on September 8 over 3300m, 87 len behind Hatysa with 61kg at $126. Hard to make a case this line-up.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 21/04/2026 | 175 | HCP 4U | $11,800.00 | Pontefract | 4325m | Good | James Sullivan | 55.5kg | 5:02.72 | - | 11 |
| 64.8L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/10/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $13,890.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3218m | Soft | James Sullivan | 58kg | 3:43.31 | 5-8-7 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/10/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $14,760.00 | Musselburgh | 3215m | Good | James Sullivan | 58kg | 3:35.02 | 7-6-7 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/09/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Ayr | 3017m | Soft | James Sullivan | 62kg | 3:27.56 | 9-7-9 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $251.00 |
| 5/5 | 08/09/2025 | 38 | HCP APP 3U | $15,450.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | NS | Harrison Shaw | 61kg | 3:40.60 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 87.8L | $126.00 |
| 5/5 | 01/08/2025 | 177 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 3621m | Good | Harrison Shaw | 61kg | 4:19.93 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $81.00 |
| 99/9 | 05/02/2025 | 53 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 65.5kg | 4:53.89 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 99/16 | 14/12/2024 | 29 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,350.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4080m | Good | Lewis Dobb | 67.5kg | 5:03.72 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 15/11/2024 | 10 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Good | Peter Kavanagh | 63kg | 5:52.94 | 7-8-9 | 0 |
| 89.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/11/2024 | 124 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 2816m | Soft | Billy Garritty | 65.5kg | 3:15.59 | 4-7-7 | 3 |
| 22.3L | $201.00 |
| 99/10 | 04/07/2024 | 32 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,840.00 | Perth Uk | 4815m | Good | Callum Bewley | 69.5kg | 5:50.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |