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Div 2 | Class 5 | 4YO plus
Winner £4,397 - 9 declared to run
Standard (AW)
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Light rain
Temperature: 3.7° - 9.0°
Rainfall: 0.52mm
Wind: 6.0 mph SW
Last Update: 27/02/2026 17:00x
- Winner
- Top 2 Finish
- Top 3 Finish
- W/O Lord Capulet And Packetofbiscuits
- W/O Lord Capulet
- W/O Packetofbiscuits
- Top 4 Finish
Bookies best price percentage = 121.25%
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Strong at finish, improved again landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; effective 6/7f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; consistent sort on a roll and should go well again off new mark.
Winner of five races from 6f to 7f including 3 wins on the all-weather. A winner at 10-3 at Newcastle over 7f on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Novak by 1 1/4l. Has won twice at Newcastle this season.
Strong at finish, improved again landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; effective 6/7f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; consistent sort on a roll and should go well again off new mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 26 | 5 | 7 | 19.2% | |
| Flat (AW) | 10 | 3 | 3 | 30% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 6 | 3 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 3 | 3 | 30% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 9 | 3 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (V only) | 16 | 4 | 5 | 25% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 23.1% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | C J Whiteley | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D O'Meara | 26 | 5 | 7 | 19.2% |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Improved again, strong at finish dropped in trip when landing a handicap by 1 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark here last time; trainer in form; suited by 7-9f, acts on good and AW; respected off this mark.
He has won three times at 7f including 2 wins on the all-weather. A winner at 9-1 over this course and distance on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Dream Illusion by 1 1/2l.
Improved again, strong at finish dropped in trip when landing a handicap by 1 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark here last time; trainer in form; suited by 7-9f, acts on good and AW; respected off this mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 21 | 3 | 4 | 14.3% | |
| Flat (AW) | 18 | 2 | 4 | 11.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| C | Course | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| D | Distance | 14 | 3 | 2 | 21.4% |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 2 | 2 | 14.3% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 13 | 2 | 2 | 15.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (B only) | 16 | 3 | 3 | 18.8% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 11.8% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 10 | 1 | 0 | 10% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | P J McDonald | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| T | J Mackie | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12.5% |
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Improved, strong at finish landing a handicap by a neck off a 3lb lower mark here last time; effective 7/8f on AW; consistent, can go well again.
Winner of five races at 7f on the all-weather. A winner at 8-1 over this course and distance on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Golden Strike by a neck.
Improved, strong at finish landing a handicap by a neck off a 3lb lower mark here last time; effective 7/8f on AW; consistent, can go well again.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 54 | 6 | 16 | 11.1% | |
| Flat (AW) | 41 | 5 | 15 | 12.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 17 | 5 | 6 | 29.4% |
| C | Course | 33 | 5 | 13 | 15.2% |
| D | Distance | 24 | 5 | 8 | 20.8% |
| G | Similar Going | 38 | 5 | 13 | 13.2% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 41 | 5 | 15 | 12.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (B only) | 10 | 3 | 5 | 30% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 21 | 4 | 6 | 19.1% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | K T O'Neill | 13 | 2 | 6 | 15.4% |
| T | S Dixon | 49 | 5 | 16 | 10.2% |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Again bit below best when fourth beaten 4l off 69 last time; suited by 7/8f, acts well on AW; not at best of late but mark is easing.
Winner of six races from 7f to 1m including 3 wins on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Francesi when fourth of 8 at 20-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m earlier this month.
Again bit below best when fourth beaten 4l off 69 last time; suited by 7/8f, acts well on AW; not at best of late but mark is easing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 44 | 6 | 6 | 13.6% | |
| Flat (AW) | 21 | 3 | 3 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| C | Course | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% |
| D | Distance | 17 | 5 | 4 | 29.4% |
| G | Similar Going | 20 | 3 | 3 | 15% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 20 | 3 | 3 | 15% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 21 | 3 | 3 | 14.3% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | C Horgan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | P Morris | 18 | 1 | 2 | 5.6% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Improved, game again and first two pulled clear when landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; enjoys making it; all best form 7f on AW at Newcastle; good attitude and progressing.
He has won three times at 7f on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 5-4fav at Newcastle over 7f earlier this month, beating Pit Boss by 1 1/4l. Has won 3 times at Newcastle this season.
Improved, game again and first two pulled clear when landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; enjoys making it; all best form 7f on AW at Newcastle; good attitude and progressing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 11 | 3 | 1 | 27.3% | |
| Flat (AW) | 7 | 3 | 1 | 42.9% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 7 | 3 | 1 | 42.9% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 3 | 1 | 42.9% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 7 | 3 | 1 | 42.9% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 11 | 3 | 1 | 27.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Callan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | K A Ryan | 11 | 3 | 1 | 27.3% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Never in it from off the pace down the field in a handicap here most recent; effective at 7f on good to firm and AW; mark easing and should come on for latest.
A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Beaten 19l behind Saytarr at 12-1 when 11th of 12 on her latest outing over this course and distance last month.
Never in it from off the pace down the field in a handicap here most recent; effective at 7f on good to firm and AW; mark easing and should come on for latest.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% | |
| Flat (AW) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| C | Course | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| D | Distance | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Joanna Mason | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
| T | G Tutty | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Found little, maybe needed run when well beaten in a handicap at Newcastle latest; effective 7/8f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; bounce back needed.
Has won 11 races from 7f to 1m including 5 wins on the all-weather. Beaten 11l behind Flowstate at 28-1 when last of 8 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 7f earlier this month.
Found little, maybe needed run when well beaten in a handicap at Newcastle latest; effective 7/8f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; bounce back needed.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 89 | 11 | 27 | 12.4% | |
| Flat (AW) | 38 | 5 | 11 | 13.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 6 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| C | Course | 6 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| D | Distance | 54 | 10 | 13 | 18.5% |
| G | Similar Going | 28 | 2 | 7 | 7.1% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 38 | 5 | 11 | 13.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 86 | 11 | 26 | 12.8% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 38 | 5 | 9 | 13.2% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 25 | 4 | 4 | 16% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J Garritty | 67 | 7 | 23 | 10.5% |
| T | Jedd O'Keeffe | 89 | 11 | 27 | 12.4% |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Ran to form fourth beaten 3 1/2l off 65 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 6-8f, acts on heavy, yielding and AW; holding his form well.
Successful at 6f and 7f on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Packetofbiscuits when fourth of 12 at 12-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance earlier this month.
Ran to form fourth beaten 3 1/2l off 65 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 6-8f, acts on heavy, yielding and AW; holding his form well.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 18 | 2 | 6 | 11.1% | |
| Flat (AW) | 11 | 2 | 3 | 18.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| C | Course | 6 | 1 | 3 | 16.7% |
| D | Distance | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 2 | 3 | 18.2% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 9 | 2 | 3 | 22.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 8 | 2 | 3 | 25% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 8 | 2 | 3 | 25% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S H James | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | James Owen | 10 | 2 | 3 | 20% |
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Ran to form down again dropped in trip when beaten a neck off this mark at Newcastle last time; effective 7-11f, acts best on AW; respected again at this trip.
Successful twice at 1m 1f on the all-weather. Beaten a neck by Pallas Lord when second of 9 at 2-1fav on his latest outing at Newcastle over 7f earlier this month.
Ran to form down again dropped in trip when beaten a neck off this mark at Newcastle last time; effective 7-11f, acts best on AW; respected again at this trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 18 | 2 | 4 | 11.1% | |
| Flat (AW) | 12 | 2 | 4 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 2 | 2 | 25% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 6 | 2 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (B only) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 8 | 1 | 3 | 12.5% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ryan Kavanagh | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | Ian Williams | 13 | 1 | 4 | 7.7% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Verdict
FLOWSTATE secured a double at Newcastle and further glory may be on the cards. The introduction of Conor Whiteley's 7lb claim could prove fruitful and the five-year-old is taken to thwart Lord Capulet in his quest to complete a four-timer. Kevin Ryan's inmate isn't taken lightly, but a 4lb higher mark and rise in class does demand another career best. Fellow last-time-out winners Packetofbiscuits and King Of York add further spice to the mix.
Expert View Verdict
LORD CAPULET has been on a roll at Newcastle of late, winning three in a row over this trip there, and a 4lb rise for his most recent win looks perfectly fair. He's never run here before but there's no reason why he won't be effective and his rider claims a valuable 5lb. He earns thee vote ahead of King Of York, who is something of a C&D specialist. He was rewarded for his consistency when just coming out on top here last week and a 3lb rise is unlikely to be enough to prevent him from going close once more. Age Of Time is an interesting alternative, with him still having potential for this trip. He was only just held when dropped to it at Newcastle last time and still appeals as being on a fair mark.
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Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 7f 14y | 1:24.95 |