December 09 / 18.00 Newcastle (AW)

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Win £1M With Betmgm’s Golden Goals Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Win £1M With Betmgm’s Golden Goals Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 805332 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Did not progress after winning 7f course maiden in February but has been placed twice off today's mark at Southwell (1m) this autumn and also ran well in a small-field turf race last time; probably won't be far away.
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6th

5

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Quiet Resolve

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Made a winning stable debut at Hamilton (8.5f; 20-1) last month; backed that up, splitting a Jim Goldie pair (third has won since), under a 5lb penalty there (1m1f) next time; 1lb lower now and has no issues with this AW track (311224); interesting.

11/2

2nd

6

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

19:50 Hamilton

Quiet Resolve

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Alan Brown

Made light of an eight-month absence for his new yard with victory in 1m handicap here 12 days ago; not taken lightly under a 5lb penalty.

4/1

1st

6

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:53 Hamilton

Quiet Resolve

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

AW winner; placed in the Legends race at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in September but never involved next time at Ayr, which made it 0-12 on grass; has since left Richard Fahey.

14/1

2nd
4 (12)
Equion

6/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 362121 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Ended the turf season in good form, winning on slow ground at Leicester (1m) and Nottingham (8.3f); also suited by Tapeta but switches back to this surface on a fairly tough mark.
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5th

4

(5)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:08 Kempton (AW)

Equion

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

6lb below his last winning mark but recent form has been patchy, his narrow defeat at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last month surrounded by lesser efforts at the same track; 1-18 on AW; others more compelling.

6/1

4th

1

(4)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Bath

Equion

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Tony Carroll

Won over 1m on soft and heavy ground last year and best run this campaign was four weeks ago when fourth at Nottingham (good to soft); interesting with conditions in his favour and off a good mark.

7/2

1

(4)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Bath

Equion

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Tony Carroll

Won over 1m on soft and heavy ground last year and best run this campaign was four weeks ago when fourth at Nottingham (good to soft); interesting with conditions in his favour and off a good mark.

7/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 945954

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 3yo; safely held over 7f on soft turf on first two starts for John Gallagher, but fared much better and belied 100-1 odds when keeping-on fourth at Kenpton (1m, AW) last month; big player if able to build on that recent effort.
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1st

4

(2)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:18 Windsor

Drumstick

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Runner-up off 1lb higher at Kempton (1m, AW) last July but he's been well held in last two Flat runs and was tailed off on his hurdling/stable debut in September; overall record is now 0-15 and has something to prove on his return.

16/1

10

29th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

15:06 Newton Abbot

Drumstick

10st 12lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

0-14 on the Flat but placed a few times, most recently when close second at Kempton (1m, AW; RPR 72) for John Gallagher in July; stamina might be an issue over hurdles but he joined a good stable for jumping career.

16/1

3

(12)

19th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Drumstick

9st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John Gallagher

4yo maiden whose 2025 form suggests he'll be suited by the return to Kempton; however, has a question to answer upped further in trip; remains unproven beyond 1m.

7/1

4th
10 (10)
Wyvern

11/2

Form: 008341 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Just held on from Jewel Maker to exploit a much reduced mark over C&D last month; still well handicapped on older form and his recent 3lb rise is offset by Harry Burns' claim anyway; shortlisted.
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8th

6

(1)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wyvern

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Does most racing now at Newcastle, the scene of his last three wins; off for six weeks since finishing well held behind Captain Pickles over C&D.

20/1

7/2

Form: 913123 CD BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Steadily progressive 4yo who has collected four C&D wins this year and was placed over C&D on his last two appearances; current mark demands a career-best performance but he ought to give it a good shot.
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2nd

4

(10)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Won four over C&D (BHA marks between 50-60) in 2024; began 2026 with a respectable third to Sea Legend, but it's been disappointing - with some mitigation - that he hasn't built on that since; stablemate of Billyjoegold.

13/2

6th

2

(10)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Barleybrown

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Won four times on Newcastle AW in 2024 but winless since; needs to be held up off a strong pace but not really firing at present.

8/1

6th

12

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:45 Doncaster

Barleybrown

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Without a win since October 2024 and he failed to build on a reappearance Newcastle third when just seventh in 1m handicap there 12 days ago; needs to take a step forward.

10/1

Form: 647212 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
In-form veteran who was a clearcut C&D winner last month and lost out only by a nose when back here a few days later; nudged up another 2lb since last time but still considered.
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4th

7

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Jewel Maker

9st 7lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

11yo who has plenty to prove on the evidence of this year's three runs; however, he's 6lb lower than when winning at Redcar last October and perhaps the return to Carlisle will trigger a revival, with his course form figures reading 4106231.

20/1

7th

11

(12)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

19:45 Ripon

Jewel Maker

8st 10lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran with 12 wins but he's lost his way and has struggled after slow starts in both runs this spring; has something to prove and he needs to turn things around back up in trip.

20/1

11th

10

(7)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:53 Thirsk

Jewel Maker

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran with 12 wins to his name but didn't suggest his next one is near when trailing throughout on his AW reappearance three weeks ago.

25/1

5/1

Form: 836211 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Resurgent 4yo who has won his last two over C&D; went up 9lb for emphatic success last time and moves up from 0-65 company today, but can't be ignored in current mood.
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7th

2

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Patrick Morris

Six-time course winner, including twice from the front over C&D this winter; 4lb higher than for his last win and he's never defied a mark this lofty, but the promising Harry Vigors takes off 7lb and he may make a bold bid.

6/1

8th

7

(1)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

Six-time course winner who scored over C&D last month but that was a narrow success and he's been vulnerable in both runs since; looks weighted near his best and others are more persuasive.

12/1

3rd

5

(8)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Two 1m wins here this winter but more to prove at this trip; 3.5l behind Flowstate here 19 days ago and others look better treated.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 5-5070 D

Last run: 135 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Regressive 6yo who last won in 2021 and has been absent since finishing last on consecutive outings in the summer, the latest over C&D; considered only if lively in the betting.
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8th

2

(1)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Summa Peto

9st 9lb

J: George Buckell

T: Michael Appleby

disputed lead early, switched right soon after start, led overall after 1f

33/1

8th

2

(1)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Summa Peto

9st 9lb

J: George Buckell

T: Michael Appleby

disputed lead early, switched right soon after start, led overall after 1f

33/1

13th

6

(9)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

15:50 Newcastle (AW)

Summa Peto

9st 6lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Michael Appleby

awkward start

16/1

50/1

Form: 405

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced when a big-priced outsider for his three qualifying races in the spring (1m-1m2f), but makes handicap debut after a 175-day absence and will need to improve to overcome top weight.
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2nd

7

(2)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:05 Haydock

Lesrico

9st 5lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Lisa Williamson

Ninth start when off the mark in game fashion from the front at Doncaster (1m2f, soft; 6lb higher today) in October under Ben Ffrench Davis; out of the handicap when appearing to run well 11 days later (1m2f, good) and he needs a second look on this reappearance.

10/1

5th

9

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

13:55 Redcar

Lesrico

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Lisa Williamson

Lightly raced 5yo; off the mark on ninth start when a game winner at Doncaster 11 days ago (1m2f, soft); raised 5lb and competing in a higher grade here.

7/1

5th

9

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

13:55 Redcar

Lesrico

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Lisa Williamson

Lightly raced 5yo; off the mark on ninth start when a game winner at Doncaster 11 days ago (1m2f, soft); raised 5lb and competing in a higher grade here.

7/1

14/1

Form: 1-2549

Last run: 92 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Went the wrong way after pleasing reappearance run for Marcus Tregoning in July and was sold for 22,000gns in October; on good mark for this stable/AW debut but needs to have been revitalised by his new regime.
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8th

9

(5)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:12 Ayr

Royal Blaze

8st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ewan Whillans

His two wins last August/September (including here) came over 1m2f but he travelled well when fourth over 1m1f here (good to firm) on his recent return to action, when short of room close home, and he may have versatility in terms of trip; interesting contender.

11/2

4th

6

(1)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Royal Blaze

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ewan Whillans

Winner over 1m2f at Ayr (good; cheekpieces on) and Newcastle (tongue-tie and cheekpieces) last term; some fair AW runs after that but off since January and perhaps best watched this time (no cheekpieces).

12/1

7

(2)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Blaze

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

Won at Ayr in August and he responded well to a tongue-tie when scoring over C&D the following month; still looks feasibly treated but he flopped here (last of nine) and needs to bounce back after that laboured effort.

9/1

11th
12 (5)
Ayr Poet

20/1

Form: 708175 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Opened his account for the year at Musselburgh (1m, good to soft) in October but two lesser efforts have followed; not the percentage call.
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9th

9

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Ayr Poet

9st 3lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

All 13 wins have come elsewhere but he does have course form and he did so well when going close at Ayr (1m1f, good to firm) last week; however, he's now 6lb higher than his September win which might be a step too far.

9/2

2nd

9

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Ayr Poet

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Rounded off last season with a game win here (1m Class 5, good to soft; from 4lb lower), that his 13th win; struggled in a competitive Sunday Series Handicap at Musselburgh 24 days ago, and it might be a similar story here; stablemate of Pearl Eye and Motawaared.

40/1

12th

8

(12)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Ayr Poet

9st 6lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

11yo who was as good as ever last season, winning three times, including at Ayr in September when last season; this two-time course winner is not ruled out on his return but there's a suspicion he'll improve for the run.

16/1

50/1

Form: 538979 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Looked promising over middle distances for the Gosden stable in the spring, but all four runs for Patrick Morris this autumn have been very disappointing; needs to find a way to stop the rot.
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6th

4

(4)

7th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Educate

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

2-28, with the second of those wins coming at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) last April; left the impression he could be worth another go at this trip when fifth at that track over 1m6f 37 days ago; each-way contender.

12/1

5th

4

(9)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Educate

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

2-27 overall, with the second win here (1m4f) last April; three seconds over 1m2f-2m in the autumn, form which he's not quite matched this year but he still has a place squeak.

12/1

6th

4

(4)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Educate

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Course winner who arrives in decent form for his current handler, fifth of 12 in 1m3f handicap here ten days ago; possibilities off an easing mark.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £12.80
Straight Forecast £10.68
Tricast £62.29
Trifecta £91.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Drumstick

RP RATINGS:

Quiet Resolve

POSTDATA:

Jewel Maker

Daily Mail:

Barleybrown

TOPSPEED:

Drumstick

The Times:

Drumstick

The Guardian:

Drumstick

D Express:

Drumstick

The Sun:

Quiet Resolve

Daily Record:

Quiet Resolve

The Star:

Barleybrown

Telegraph:

Jewel Maker

Daily Mirror:

Jewel Maker