December 06 / 17.50 Newcastle (AW)

17.50

Standard

£30 In Free Bets With BetUK Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 000071 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Ended long losing run when sweeping through late to win a C&D handicap 13 days ago (well backed); that was his first run after a wind op and a 3lb rise still leaves him with plenty of handicapping scope; this looks likely to be strongly run which will suit and he can't be ignored.
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14th

13

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Mondammej

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Veteran with a mind of his own and refused to leave the parade ring on last intended start in November; however, perfectly capable of a big run off this mark and he's gone well fresh in the past.

33/1

4th

5

(7)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mondammej

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Veteran with a mind of his own but he has slipped back down the weights and ran a fine race over C&D on Monday on his return from a three-month break, keeping on well; this should be run to suit and he is well capable of backing up quickly.

15/8

2nd
11 (5)
Buzz Box

11/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: -12453 C BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
6f winner here in January; just missed out behind Moyola on his handicap debut in February; slightly disappointing that he hasn't kicked on yet but there's still time.
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4th

2

(2)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Buzz Box

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Improved to win two C&D handicaps early last year; looked capable of even better but not seen since; new yard (same owner) among the winners and it'll be interesting to see what the betting makes of him.

13/2

1st

2

(4)

4th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Newcastle (AW)

Buzz Box

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Bryan Smart

Finally got it together after a few costly defeats here when winning over C&D a month ago; Billy Loughnane, up for the first time that afternoon, retains the ride but he'll need a bit more upped 6lb.

3/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 805424 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Now 1lb lower than for his York win in July and he's run well in defeat on his last three starts (on Tapeta last time); likely to be in the mix once more.
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8th

7

(2)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:52 Leicester

The Coffee Pod

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Picked up for 4,000gns from the Hannon yard last autumn after breaking a blood-vessel for the second time in four runs; not much luck and maybe fresh is the time to catch him, going in a first-time hood, but the stiff 6f is a concern (most starts at 5f).

16/1

7

(1)

2nd Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:58 Goodwood

The Coffee Pod

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Travelled well but found little for pressure here 11 days ago (5f, good); that was after three months off and he lurks on a dangerous mark; fine on soft.

12/1

1

(6)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:18 Goodwood

The Coffee Pod

10st 0lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Quirky customer who signalled a return to form when keeping-on third at Windsor (5f, good to firm) when last seen in May; on a dangerous mark.

9/2

Form: 743185 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Made all over C&D last month but less good twice since (had excuses on penultimate start); several other pace influences in the field and others appeal more.
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7th

2

(2)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:28 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Johnson

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

led narrowly on far side of group, headed halfway, weakened inside final furlong

9/2

7th

2

(2)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:28 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Johnson

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

The veteran of the field but he arrives in top form, finding only the revitalised Mondammej too strong over C&D three weeks ago; not dismissed lightly off an unchanged mark.

9/2

2nd

7

(7)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:33 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Johnson

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Paul Midgley

led but pestered, headed inside final furlong, soon no extra

7/1

8/1

Form: 582841 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Two wins since joining Iain Jardine, the latest a comfortable defeat of The Coffee Pod at Nottingham last month (5f, soft); up 6lb and has a bit more to prove on AW.
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1

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:21 Hamilton

Parisiac

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Multiple winner who lacks a recent run but he's consistent in the main and not handicapped out of it; market could be informative.

4/1

6

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Newmarket

Parisiac

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Iain Jardine

Multiple wins include this race in 2023 and three over 5f in 2025 (ground ranging from good to soft); holding his form well and, although 2lb higher than a recent Musselburgh defeat by Vince L'Amour, he looks very likely to be involved back here.

11/2

6

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Newmarket

Parisiac

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Iain Jardine

Multiple wins include this race in 2023 and three over 5f in 2025 (ground ranging from good to soft); holding his form well and, although 2lb higher than a recent Musselburgh defeat by Vince L'Amour, he looks very likely to be involved back here.

11/2

Form: 193153 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Two turf wins this year and no problem with today's conditions; often a hostage to fortune given his hold-up tactics but this looks highly likely to be run to suit and he'll be bang there granted luck in running.
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4

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:21 Hamilton

Water Of Leith

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Wolverhampton (6f, Class 5; 6-4 favourite) in March but below that level in three subsequent starts, 2l fifth of eight at Musselburgh (5f; 15-2) latest; vulnerable on those performances.

7/1

14/1

Form: 144126 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
C&D winner off this mark last November; he has added two turf wins since July and went close here on his penultimate start; disappointed last time though and needs to bounce back.
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2nd

3

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:58 Redcar

Zuffolo

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Last season ended with two disappointing runs and there was no return to form on his recent reappearance; however, he may have needed that latest outing and this two-time C&D winner is back down to last September's last winning mark; not written off.

14/1

8th

9

(4)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Zuffolo

8st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Made all in a first-time visor over C&D last September; ended 2025 quietly and although he is only 1lb higher than for his win, he returns from a break with a point to prove.

33/1

33/1

Form: 1-0906

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
7f novice win last September (Polytrack); has barely beaten a rival in four runs this year, however, including both course runs for new stable, and too much to prove for now.
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6th

10

(1)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Piloto Pardo

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Paul Midgley

in rear

16/1

8th

3

(5)

12th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Piloto Pardo

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Paul Midgley

Done his racing in sprints since joining from Richard Hannon, often pulling hard and proving regressive; much will depend on how he settles upped in trip in a first-time hood; watch the market.

16/1

7th

4

(2)

20th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Piloto Pardo

9st 6lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Paul Midgley

7f AW winner for Richard Hannon in 2023 but regressive since; has slipped in the weights but only slightly better off at the weights with Rebecca's Girl as over C&D last week; opposable for now.

14/1

Form: 14 D BF

Last run: 223 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut at Wolverhampton in April (5f); that form isn't strong, however, and she was beaten under a penalty two weeks later; makes her handicap debut after a 223-day absence; bred to do better but progress is a must.
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9th

2

(6)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Newcastle (AW)

Sweet Carolina

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut at Wolverhampton in April (5f); that form isn't strong, however, and she was beaten under a penalty two weeks later; makes her handicap debut after a 223-day absence; bred to do better but progress is a must.

11/2

9th

2

(6)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Newcastle (AW)

Sweet Carolina

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut at Wolverhampton in April (5f); that form isn't strong, however, and she was beaten under a penalty two weeks later; makes her handicap debut after a 223-day absence; bred to do better but progress is a must.

11/2

4th

2

(3)

27th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sweet Carolina

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Fellowes

raced in third, switched left and ridden over 1f out

Evs

12/1

Form: 135053 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has won over C&D but he's done more of his racing over 6f; should get a strong pace to aim at and he didn't run badly over 6f here in October; each-way shout.
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5th

3

(5)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Moyola

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell

He's fully 14lb lower than when winning at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) last June but hasn't been shaping of late as though he's about to capitalise on his reduced mark; soundly beaten fourth here (6f, good) last time.

6/1

5

(6)

14th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Ayr

Moyola

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell

Now 13lb lower than for his Hamilton win (6f, good to firm) last June but he's been well held in all four runs this season; won't mind if the forecast rain arrives but losing run is up to 12 and this looks a tough task against Novamay; cheekpieces removed.

16/1

5

(5)

26th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Hamilton

Moyola

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lucinda Russell

Now 10lb below the mark he defied over C&D last June but recent efforts don't obviously suggest he's ready to take advantage.

20/1

11th
8 (1)
Ganesha

12/1

Form: 559064 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
C&D winner off 14lb higher as a 2yo; mixed record this year and although latest fourth wasn't a bad effort, he will need more to come out on top.
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5th

2

(6)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Ganesha

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Latest 6f run not the one to judge him on and his earlier 5f runs this year were both encouraging enough; on a dangerous mark if the new headgear has the desired effect.

5/1

13th

3

(14)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Ganesha

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Just one win since October 2023 and that came on AW; operating off a reduced mark now though and he has been keeping on late in 5f handicaps this spring; has his first 6f start in nearly two years but a tongue-tie is now added and he's not discounted.

8/1

6th

5

(10)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Ganesha

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Four wins divided between turf and the AW; some sign of returning to form from off the pace at Newcastle 20 days ago (5f); possible.

6/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 177180 CD

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a C&D handicap in June; struggled in stronger company twice since and the return to Class 5 is in his favour; has other pace to contend with though.
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8th

5

(6)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

13:05 Southwell (AW)

Cast No Shadow

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Hugo Palmer

Gained both wins at Newcastle in 2024; failed to beat a rival there in last two starts during a light 2025 campaign; drops in class but doesn't look the percentage call.

16/1

8th

5

(8)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:28 Newcastle (AW)

Cast No Shadow

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Hugo Palmer

pressed leaders on near side of group, led narrowly halfway, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

8/1

8th

5

(8)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:28 Newcastle (AW)

Cast No Shadow

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Hugo Palmer

Showed little on his last three starts in 2024 but there was a bit more promise in his C&D third 17 days ago (finished ahead of Show Me Show Me and Darlo Pride); visor swapped for blinkers today; not ruled out.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £23.00
Straight Forecast £23.32
Tricast £105.18
Trifecta £121.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Mondammej

NEWMARKET:

Sweet Carolina

SPOTLIGHT:

Water Of Leith

The Sun:

Buzz Box

TOPSPEED:

Strong Johnson

Telegraph:

Sweet Carolina

D Express:

Water Of Leith

POSTDATA:

Mondammej

The Times:

Mondammej

Daily Mail:

Mondammej

Daily Mirror:

Mondammej

The Star:

Mondammej

Daily Record:

Mondammej