Penny Hotels Handicap
Course: Newcastle (AW)
Date: 2nd Jun 2026
Distance: 1m (1m5y)
Type: Flat
Going: Standard
Class: Class 6
Prize: £4,711
Runners: 13
Going Detail: TAPETA: STANDARD
Weather: Showers
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Rocket Rod
9yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Rowan Scott
Trainer: Geoffrey Harker
Thirkleby, N Yorks
Owner: M Gilgeous, C Seeney & Partner
Breeding
Sire: Australia (GB)
Dam: Tessa Reef (IRE)
Damsire: Mark Of Esteem (IRE)
Breeder: Camas Park Stud
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Returned after long absence with two heavy defeats on AW this spring; cheekpieces back on
Quotes
"I think the secret to Rocket Rod is a straight track, he can't go round a bend at all. They've gone hard today and that's helped him - Geoff Harker, trainer."
2023-06-18 - DoncasterPrevious Trainers
- Hugo Palmer (until 2021-04-06)
Previous Owners
- M Gilgeous, C Seeney & G Harker (until 2026-02-03)
- The Twelve Minimum Racing Club (until 2023-03-18)
- John Livock & Nat Lacy (until 2021-04-06)
- John William Livock (until 2020-05-26)
Race History for Rocket Rod
Penny Mountain
5yo b Mare (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Amie Waugh(3)
Trainer: Gary Rutherford
Jedburgh, Roxburghshire
Owner: Nathan Mill, Raymond Shiels & Rutherford
Breeding
Sire: Churchill (IRE)
Dam: Nevereversaynever (IRE)
Damsire: No Nay Never (USA)
Breeder: J A Stack
Ratings & Stats
Previous Trainers
- Anthony Mullins (until 2025-10-15)
- Andrew Kinirons (until 2025-05-20)
Previous Owners
- Ms Olive Walsh (until 2025-10-15)
- Andrew Kinirons (until 2025-05-20)
Race History for Penny Mountain
Mercurius Power
8yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Lewis Edmunds
Trainer: Jessica Macey
Doncaster, S Yorks
Owner: Tony Hession
Breeding
Sire: Awtaad (IRE)
Dam: Dame Hester (IRE)
Damsire: Diktat (GB)
Breeder: Dame Hester Partnership
Ratings & Stats
Comment
It's now 17 outings since last success; easing in the weights though and no forlorn hope
Medical History
Wind Surgery (2023-01-16) Wind Surgery (2022-03-04)Previous Trainers
- Andrew Balding (until 2022-11-10)
Previous Owners
- Miss J R Macey (until 2023-03-28)
- Tony Hession (until 2023-03-27)
- Miss J R Macey (until 2023-03-18)
- Andrew Griffiths & Raymond Wright (until 2023-01-24)
- King Power Racing Co Ltd (until 2022-11-10)
Race History for Mercurius Power
Barleybrown
6yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Joanna Mason
Trainer: Ruth Carr
Stillington, N Yorks
Owner: Sean Barley
Breeding
Sire: Zoustar (AUS)
Dam: Shozita (GB)
Damsire: Showcasing (GB)
Breeder: Oliver Pawle
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Won four times on Newcastle AW in 2024 but winless since.
Stable Tour
"Last year was a good one for him with four wins, all at Newcastle over a mile. He had a busy time of it and has had aeak since December. He'll need to improve a bit this year because he's risen to a mark of 66. He needs to be held up. 09-04-25"
Medical History
Wind Surgery (2023-02-16)Previous Trainers
- Eve Johnson Houghton (until 2024-03-16)
Race History for Barleybrown
Wicklow Way
4yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Jack Garritty
Trainer: Mark Walford
Sheriff Hutton, N Yorks
Owner: Mark Walford Racing Club
Breeding
Sire: The Irish Rover (IRE)
Dam: Egan's Rose (IRE)
Damsire: Swiss Spirit (GB)
Breeder: Miss Mary Lenehan
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Remote last on turf latest but pulled hard; ought to fare better back on Tapeta
Race History for Wicklow Way
Trais Fluors
12yo b/br Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Lauren Young(5)
Trainer: Linda Perratt
East Kilbride, S Lanarks
Owner: Miss L A Perratt
Breeding
Sire: Dansili (GB)
Dam: Trois Lunes (FR)
Damsire: Manduro (GER)
Breeder: Scea Haras De Saint Pair
Ratings & Stats
Comment
12yo who wasn't beaten far at Ayr latest but his last turf win was almost three years ago
Quotes
"Trais Fluors was beaten by a good horse in Brentford Hope at Nottingham last time. He was suited by the better ground here, which was key. He carried a lot of weight but felt a lot better today - Silvestre de Sousa, rider."
2021-06-12 - SandownPrevious Trainers
- Jack Channon (until 2023-11-08)
- Mick Channon (until 2023-03-24)
- K J Condon (until 2021-03-22)
- A Fabre (until 2019-10-23)
Previous Owners
- Paul Corrigan & Miss L A Perratt (until 2025-03-06)
- Matt Sawers & Paul Corrigan (until 2023-12-26)
- M Channon (until 2023-11-08)
- Lee Harris (until 2021-09-06)
- Robert Ng (until 2021-03-22)
Race History for Trais Fluors
First Encounter
5yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Conor Whiteley(7)
Trainer: John Gallagher
Chastleton, Oxon
Owner: T J F Smith
Breeding
Sire: Le Brivido (FR)
Dam: Miss Meticulous (GB)
Damsire: Bahamian Bounty (GB)
Breeder: Pinnacle Bloodstock Ltd
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Made the most of the drop to classified level, winning 2-3 this year; more needed today
Quotes
"First Encounter was on fumes at the finish and I was glad the post came - Luke Morris, rider."
2026-02-25 - Lingfield (AW)Previous Owners
- The LAM Partnership (until 2025-11-14)
Race History for First Encounter
Volenti
7yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Andrew Mullen
Trainer: Ben Haslam
Middleham Moor, N Yorks
Owner: Blue And Gold Syndicate
Breeding
Sire: Estidhkaar (IRE)
Dam: Izba (IRE)
Damsire: Mastercraftsman (IRE)
Breeder: Knocktoran Stud
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Has four wins on Newcastle AW but is only 1-19 on turf.
Previous Trainers
- Barry Brennan (until 2024-07-31)
- Seamus Durack (until 2023-06-29)
- Adam West (until 2023-01-21)
Previous Owners
- Ritchie Fiddes & Principle Racing (until 2024-07-31)
- Ritchie Fiddes (until 2023-06-30)
- West Racing Partnership (until 2023-01-21)
Race History for Volenti
Little Ted
9yo ch Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Sean Kirrane
Trainer: Tim Easterby
Great Habton, N Yorks
Owner: M J Macleod
Breeding
Sire: Cityscape (GB)
Dam: Speedy Utmost Meg (GB)
Damsire: Medicean (GB)
Breeder: Mill Bank Bloodstock Llp
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Has three course wins over 1m2f; hasn't figured since returning to turf last month.
Race History for Little Ted
Cable Beach
5yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Paul Mulrennan
Trainer: Tom Tate
Tadcaster, N Yorks
Owner: T T Racing
Breeding
Sire: Cable Bay (IRE)
Dam: Esteemable (GB)
Damsire: Nayef (USA)
Breeder: Mrs C R Philipson
Ratings & Stats
Race History for Cable Beach
Billyjoegold
4yo ch Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: William Pyle
Trainer: Ruth Carr
Stillington, N Yorks
Owner: Mrs Angela Clark
Breeding
Sire: Havana Gold (IRE)
Dam: China Cherub (GB)
Damsire: Inchinor (GB)
Breeder: Angela Clark
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Bit of promise on debut before two poor efforts; would want to see some support
Race History for Billyjoegold
Abu Royal
6yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Aiden Brookes
Trainer: L J Morgan
Waltham On The Wolds, Leics
Owner: T Barton
Breeding
Sire: Dark Angel (IRE)
Dam: Spesialta (GB)
Damsire: Indian Ridge (IRE)
Breeder: Ballylinch Stud
Ratings & Stats
Comment
Long time since sole success; chance depends on how well he reacts to visor
Previous Trainers
- Heather Main (until 2025-06-17)
- Charlie Johnston (until 2023-08-11)
- Charlie & Mark Johnston (until 2023-03-11)
Previous Owners
- Jaber Abdullah (until 2023-08-11)
Race History for Abu Royal
Dinah Myte
4yo b Filly (GB)Connections
Jockey: George Bass
Trainer: John Gallagher
Chastleton, Oxon
Owner: The LAM Partnership
Breeding
Sire: Sixties Icon (GB)
Dam: Miss Meticulous (GB)
Damsire: Bahamian Bounty (GB)
Breeder: Pinnacle Bloodstock Ltd
Ratings & Stats
Race History for Dinah Myte
Non Runners:
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