Lucky 15: Four JP McManus horses with massive chances at Aintree this week
13 hours ago
NEWCASTLE (AW)
29 March 2025
Saturday 29th March
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- Distance: 6f
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- 10
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- Weather
- Cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
w1
Wind Op - First run after wind operation
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (0%)
Struggled on the whole in 2024 but on a dangerous mark if a wind op has the desired effect
90097-
Age: 6
Weight: 9-9
OR: 68
Days: 144
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Nov 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-2 | 7/7 | Flying Fletcher (13L) | 12/1 | 71 | 42 |
| 21 Oct 24 | Pon Pontefract | 5f Sft | 4Hc | 9-5 | 9/10 | Profiteer (17L) | 33/1 | 74 | 25 |
| 5 Oct 24 | Red Redcar | 5f Sft | 4Hc | 9-5 | 11/11 | Curious Rover (8¼L) | 25/1 | 77 | 58 |
| 21 Sep 24 | Ayr Ayr | 6f GF | 2Hc | 9-1 | 21/22 | Alfa Kellenic (14½L) | 125/1 | 80 | 49 |
| 27 Aug 24 | Rip Ripon | 6f GF | 4Hc | 10-0 | 9/11 | Wreck It Ryley (7¾L) | 7/1 | 80 | 67 |
| 5 Aug 24 | Rip Ripon | 6f Gd | 3Hc | 9-10 | 3/6 | Fortamour (1L) | 11/1 | 80 | 87 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
C&D winner who can go well fresh; not much room for error off current mark though
44666-
Age: 8
Weight: 9-7
OR: 66
Days: 152
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St/Slw | 5Hc | 9-0 | 6/9 | Spirit Of Applause (4¼L) | 14/1 | 68 | 62 |
| 30 Sep 24 | Ham Hamilton | 6f GS | 5Hc | 11-0 | 6/7 | Hour By Hour (9L) | 15/2 | 70 | 55 |
| 23 Sep 24 | Ham Hamilton | 5f GS | 5Hc | 9-3 | 6/7 | Stash The Cash (4¼L) | 13/2 | 70 | 67 |
| 10 Sep 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 5Hc | 9-3 | 4/13 | Asimov (2½L) | 28/1 | 71 | 74 |
| 22 Aug 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St/Slw | 4Hc | 8-12 | 4/14 | Bright (1¼L) | 33/1 | 71 | 77 |
| 13 Jul 24 | Ham Hamilton | 5f GS | 6Hc | 9-9 | 1/8 | Cuban Rock (1½L) | 4/1 | 65 | 77 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Comes here in good form and eased in grade today; others still more appealing for the win
832130
Age: 5
Weight: 9-5
OR: 64
Days: 7
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Mar 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 8-7 tp | 10/11 | Above (3¼L) | 15/2 | 65 | 64 |
| 13 Mar 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 4Hc | 8-3 tp | 3/8 | Monks Dream (2L) | 12/1 | 65 | 70 |
| 1 Mar 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 9-2 tp | 1/5 | Three Beauz (1¾L) | 6/4F | 60 | 72 |
| 20 Feb 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 8-11 tp | 2/7 | Conquest Of Power (1L) | 9/1 | 60 | 65 |
| 14 Feb 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-1 tp | 3/11 | Blackjack (1½L) | 8/1 | 60 | 64 |
| 3 Feb 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-9 tp | 8/9 | Just Ten High (9¼L) | 4/1 | 60 | 41 |
C
3 x Course Winner - Won 3 times before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Progressive sprinter; gained first 6f win at Southwell two weeks ago; high on the list
-12181
Age: 4
Weight: 9-5
OR: 64
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-1 h | 1/9 | Jesse Luc (½L) | 9/1 | 60 | 70 |
| 27 Feb 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 8-5 h | 8/10 | Castan (2¼L) | 6/1 | 60 | 60 |
| 10 Jan 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 8-4 h | 1/8 | Gustav Graves (½L) | 100/30J | 56 | 67 |
| 2 Jan 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-3 h | 2/8 | Jimmy Knocker (¾L) | 8/11F | 56 | 62 |
| 1 Jan 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 9-5 h | 1/8 | Three Beauz (nk) | 11/4F | 56 | 67 |
| 17 Dec 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 8-8 h1 | 1/11 | Wee Fat Mac (1L) | 7/2 | 52 | 64 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Rare blip at Chelmsford last time but earlier C&D 2nds bring him right into the reckoning
-21225
Age: 4
Weight: 9-4
OR: 63
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-7 tb | 5/6 | Brunel Charm (7¼L) | 9/4 | 63 | 54 |
| 27 Feb 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-3 tb | 2/11 | Mersea (nk) | 5/2F | 62 | 67 |
| 20 Feb 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-6 tb | 2/8 | Kats Bob (nk) | 3/1F | 62 | 69 |
| 3 Feb 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-8 tb | 1/9 | Southbank (1L) | 3/1F | 59 | 70 |
| 4 Jan 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-9 tb | 2/10 | Bomb Squad (nk) | 9/4F | 58 | 64 |
| 28 Dec 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-6 tb1 | 1/12 | King Of The Jungle (¾L) | 7/2F | 55 | 67 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Two wins in amateur races this year, including C&D; needs a good pace at the trip
217521
Age: 7
Weight: 9-4
OR: 63
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 10-11 b | 1/10 | Amaysmont (1½L) | 2/1F | 59 | 69 |
| 6 Mar 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-1 b1 | 2/8 | Pallas Lord (¾L) | 11/2 | 59 | 66 |
| 4 Feb 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 5Hc | 9-1 | 5/9 | Mereside Madness (4½L) | 25/1 | 60 | 55 |
| 23 Jan 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 8-11 | 7/9 | Captain Vallo (5L) | 4/1 | 60 | 51 |
| 10 Jan 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 10-11 | 1/9 | Tomorrow Day (hd) | 15/8J | 57 | 67 |
| 4 Jan 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-8 | 2/10 | Beneficiary (1L) | 4/1 | 57 | 61 |
CD
3 x C&D Winner - Won 3 times before on this course at this distance
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Conditions to suit and on a feasible mark; none too consistent but the return to 6f a +
826365
Age: 7
Weight: 9-3
OR: 62
Days: 7
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Mar 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 5Hc | 8-13 p | 5/8 | Cusack (6½L) | 11/1 | 63 | 52 |
| 4 Mar 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 8-9 p | 6/8 | Harry Did (2¾L) | 11/1 | 64 | 64 |
| 27 Feb 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-0 p | 3/11 | Mersea (½L) | 20/1 | 64 | 68 |
| 20 Feb 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-3 p | 6/8 | Kats Bob (5¾L) | 15/2 | 64 | 53 |
| 4 Feb 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-0 p | 2/6 | Biplane (2¼L) | 4/1 | 64 | 67 |
| 31 Jan 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 8-10 p | 8/8 | Tickets (5L) | 10/1 | 64 | 54 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (0%)
Eyecatching run over 5f here last month; step up to 6f hasn't helped the last twice
8-5405
Age: 5
Weight: 9-3
OR: 62
Days: 7
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Mar 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-5 h1 | 5/10 | Lord Abama (4¼L) | 17/2 | 64 | 61 |
| 11 Mar 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-5 | 10/10 | Westmorian (14L) | 20/1 | 66 | 33 |
| 27 Feb 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 9-1 | 4/10 | Castan (1½L) | 14/1 | 67 | 70 |
| 4 Feb 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 4Hc | 8-10 | 5/8 | Paddy's Day (2¼L) | 14/1 | 69 | 70 |
| 10 Oct 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 9-4 | 8/12 | Sugar Hill Babe (5¼L) | 18/1 | 70 | 64 |
| 7 Sep 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 9-11 | 9/11 | Catch Cunningham (7¼L) | 10/1 | 71 | 56 |
CD
3 x C&D Winner - Won 3 times before on this course at this distance
D
6 x Distance Winner - Won 6 times before at this distance
Conditions to suit but little to shout about since his C&D win one year ago
80-968
Age: 6
Weight: 9-3
OR: 62
Days: 7
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Mar 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-1 p | 8/10 | Lord Abama (12L) | 22/1 | 65 | 37 |
| 4 Feb 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-3 | 6/6 | Biplane (14L) | 10/1 | 67 | 32 |
| 17 Jan 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-1 | 9/9 | Brazilian Rose (9L) | 50/1 | 69 | 52 |
| 1 Aug 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 8-10 | 12/12 | Habooba (21L) | 50/1 | 69 | 13 |
| 22 Jul 24 | Ayr Ayr | 6f Gd | 6Hc | 8-12 | 8/8 | Eternal Sunshine (15L) | 18/1 | 47 | 12 |
| 22 May 24 | Ayr Ayr | 6f GF | 6Hc | 8-8 | 8/10 | Warminster (7¾L) | 11/2 | 50 | 34 |
CD
3 x C&D Winner - Won 3 times before on this course at this distance
C
9 x Course Winner - Won 9 times before at this course
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Has his quirks but he comes here at the top of his game; should be involved again
711612
Age: 7
Weight: 8-13
OR: 58
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 9-8 b | 2/5 | So Grateful (shd) | 2/1J | 56 | 65 |
| 6 Mar 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 9-7 b | 1/8 | Rockley Point (1L) | 15/8F | 53 | 63 |
| 14 Feb 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 8-6 b | 6/10 | Castan (3L) | 7/2 | 51 | 52 |
| 8 Feb 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St/Slw | 6 | 9-9 b | 1/12 | Lezardrieux (1¼L) | 15/8F | 47 | 57 |
| 1 Feb 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-3 b | 1/10 | Blackcurrent (nse) | 5/2F | 46 | 54 |
| 21 Jan 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 8-13 b | 7/10 | Tathmeen (2¼L) | 7/2 | 46 | 43 |
2
(1)
CD
C
D
Brian The Snail p
T: Patrick Morris
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
C
3 x Course Winner - Won 3 times before at this course
D
7 x Distance Winner - Won 7 times before at this distance
634208
Age: 11
Weight: 9-8
OR: 67
Days: 18
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 8-9 p | 8/8 | Whenthedealinsdone (5L) | 14/1 | 68 | 58 |
| 27 Feb 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-1 p | 10/11 | Mersea (3½L) | 13/2 | 67 | 62 |
| 17 Feb 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-4 p | 2/8 | Whenthedealinsdone (hd) | 7/1 | 67 | 73 |
| 14 Feb 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 9-2 p | 4/10 | Castan (2L) | 9/2 | 68 | 73 |
| 4 Feb 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-4 p | 3/6 | Biplane (4¼L) | 13/2 | 68 | 65 |
| 25 Jan 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 4Hc | 8-9 p | 6/10 | Paddy's Day (2¼L) | 13/2 | 69 | 72 |
4
(13)
CD
C
BF
Tomorrow Day tv
T: Mark Usher
CD
4 x C&D Winner - Won 4 times before on this course at this distance
C
5 x Course Winner - Won 5 times before at this course
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
132342
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 65
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-6 tv | 2/7 | Bobby Joe Leg (2¼L) | 5/4F | 65 | 68 |
| 27 Feb 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-3 tv | 4/11 | Mersea (1L) | 4/1 | 65 | 68 |
| 20 Feb 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-6 tv | 3/8 | Kats Bob (½L) | 4/1 | 65 | 71 |
| 8 Feb 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 6Hc | 9-12 tv | 2/7 | Rebecca's Girl (2¼L) | 9/4F | 65 | 70 |
| 25 Jan 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 8-11 tv | 3/10 | Mesaafi (3L) | 9/4F | 65 | 67 |
| 14 Jan 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-9 tv | 1/7 | Beneficiary (2L) | EvensF | 60 | 72 |
9
(9)
CD
Jimmy Knocker t
T: Andi Brown
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
4-1705
Age: 4
Weight: 9-4
OR: 63
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-5 t1 | 5/9 | Oriental Prince (7L) | 50/1 | 64 | 51 |
| 27 Feb 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 6Hc | 9-9 | 10/10 | Kitaro Kich (12L) | 11/1 | 65 | 44 |
| 27 Jan 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-5 | 7/11 | Charlie Mason (6¼L) | 9/2 | 66 | 54 |
| 2 Jan 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-9 | 1/8 | Oriental Prince (¾L) | 13/2 | 62 | 71 |
| 19 Dec 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-8 | 4/10 | Rebel Empire (4¼L) | 33/1 | 64 | 68 |
| 25 Apr 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 7f St | 5Md | 9-1 | 10/12 | Miss Sunset Strip (10½L) | 40/1 | - | 33 |
Verdict
In the hope that a wind operation has had a positive effect it may be worth chancing top-weight TWELFTH KNIGHT off a much reduced mark.
Twelfth Knight
Betting Forecast:
7/2 Oriental Prince,
4/1 Sir Maxi,
5/1 Just Ten High,
7/1 Pockley,
8/1 King's Crown,
10/1 Twelfth Knight,
Lady Celia,
Match Play,
14/1 Bellagio Man,
16/1 Brian The Snail,
33/1 Nazca
Relevant Tips
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