December 09 / 17.00 Newcastle (AW)

17.00

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Extra Winnings With BetUK Acca Club Handicap

  • Prize money: £8208
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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Extra Winnings With BetUK Acca Club Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 211817 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Progressive in AW handicaps, winning three since September (two over C&D), but only midfield at Wolverhampton last week; another step up in class today.
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8th

15

(15)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Alfa Whiteburd

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Far from solid on his form for current yard, raced mostly over 6f and yet to win on turf; enough to prove in this scenario; had wind surgery (his second) since last run.

25/1

6th

6

(4)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

Alfa Whiteburd

9st 7lb

J: Jordan Nason

T: Ivan Furtado

Made a pleasing start for Ivan Furtado when second of 20 at York last May (lower turf mark); struggled since, including back on AW on last two starts, but he steps back up to 6f with cheekpieces added; interesting.

10/1

1

(10)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alfa Whiteburd

9st 10lb

J: Jordan Nason

T: Ivan Furtado

Finished second of 20 on his stable debut/reappearance at York (6f, good) in May, but not built on it in three subsequent starts; won four times on Tapeta late last year including twice here, but they were over 6f and he hasn't raced over 5f since he was a 2yo; enough to prove; stable also runs Nazron.

9/1

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6/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 023203 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in February off 2lb lower; several good runs on turf this summer and he ran another solid race back on Tapeta at Southwell four weeks ago; same mark today and lots to like.
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5th

5

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Secret Guest

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Bryan Smart

Only won one of his last 28 starts but has slid to a competitive mark as a result and was unlucky not to finish closer behind The Good Biscuit and Jonny Concrete at Chester (hampered late); holds each-way claims.

16/1

6th

7

(3)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Secret Guest

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

He hasn't been at his best in recent starts but he has dipped to a dangerous mark and he has landed a good draw; this is a tough race in which to try and turn things around though.

16/1

8th

4

(4)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

17:05 Catterick

Secret Guest

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Mixed bag this winter but he returns to turf on a handy mark; this trip probably his best and a revival could be forthcoming.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 882115 CD BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Good record on AW; came up short in his hat-trick bid at Wolverhampton three weeks ago but perhaps being tight to the inner wasn't ideal; could yet rate higher.
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1st

4

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

True Promise

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Fionn McSharry

Four wins on Tapeta elsewhere, at 5f-7f, all in 2024; has been involved in several tight finishes since December, including for Oisin Murphy at Kempton (6f) in April, and while he's been on much the same mark throughout, he's worth another go over a bare 5f; thereabouts.

4/1

12th

8

(12)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

True Promise

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Fionn McSharry

Yet to win in ten starts for current stable but he has been placed in seven of them, including back on turf at Wetherby 13 days ago (5.5f, good to firm); should run his race but this looks a tough race in which to end his losing streak.

10/1

2nd

3

(3)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 5

17:05 Wetherby

True Promise

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Fionn McSharry

String of good AW runs for current yard since December; his turf record is less compelling but he has been placed on good ground; others are preferred for win purposes.

100/30

Form: -20765 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his debut win but bits of form this year that make him of some interest from a handicapping perspective; solid effort at Southwell last month (after a break); stiffer test will suit and he's one to take seriously.
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5th

2

(3)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Ziggys Condor

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

The winner of three of his 34 starts for Richard Fahey, the latest off this mark at Newcastle in January (6f); sold for 19,000gns last month; capable at this level and the betting should be revealing starting out for Adam Kirby.

9/2

4th

2

(14)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ziggys Condor

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Just 1lb higher than when winning here (6f, AW) in January but he has a mixed record since and was only sixth of nine at Chelmsford last month; this return to 7f is no problem but he needs to get back in the groove.

12/1

Form: 552133 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Done little wrong since joining Ruth Carr, winning at Ayr in October and close up in good races at Southwell and Doncaster the last twice; creeping up the weights but should remain competitive.
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4th

5

(15)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Rousing Encore

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Promising second on reappearance at Newcastle and better than the bare results suggest since, meeting significant trouble in running in a big field at York last time; could play a major role if getting the breaks.

11/1

15th

19

(11)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Rousing Encore

8st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Merely fifth on his last two starts, following a very promising second on his reappearance at Newcastle (6f, AW); however, he won this last year (good to firm) and is handicapped to be in the mix if he's back on song.

14/1

5th

2

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

18:27 Doncaster

Rousing Encore

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Not much room for manoeuvre off this mark but has resumed in good form, latterly when inclined to pull hard at Newmarket (6f) in a race not run to suit; usually ridden patiently these days but has made all more than once in the past; a lot may hinge on how things unfold early.

8/1

14/1

Form: 243530 CD

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Wouldn't worry too much about his last two turf starts as he's a better horse on AW; handicapped accordingly but his third over C&D in August is strong form and he holds each-way claims.
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10th

3

(5)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Caltonian

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Linda Perratt

Came from off the pace to record a decisive C&D success in January; ran no sort of race over 5f here in February, always behind after a slow start; better than that and no surprise to see him rebound.

16/1

13th

4

(7)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Caltonian

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

Hold-up performer who needs things to fall right but they did just that when he surged home in a good 6f handicap here three weeks ago; up 5lb but not impossibly treated on last season's best and the return to 5f won't be a negative.

8/1

1st

11

(2)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

The Caltonian

8st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Linda Perratt

Solid efforts in defeat here on his last two starts; returning to 6f in his favour and he could go well at a big price.

25/1

25/1

Form: 053-40 D

Last run: 208 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Promising return to action at Beverley in April; below par at York's Dante meeting and absent since; starts out for a new stable (same owner) with a hood fitted; others look safer.
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5th

7

(4)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lakota Blue

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Roger Fell

Promising return to action at Beverley in April but below par at York's Dante meeting in May (final start for Nigel Tinkler) and not seen again until seventh to Alfa Whiteburd (True Promise third) over C&D 12 days ago, fading as if the run was needed.

12/1

5th

7

(4)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lakota Blue

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Roger Fell

Promising return to action at Beverley in April but below par at York's Dante meeting in May (final start for Nigel Tinkler) and not seen again until seventh to Alfa Whiteburd (True Promise third) over C&D 12 days ago, fading as if the run was needed.

12/1

7th

12

(3)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lakota Blue

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell

took keen hold, started quickly, led narrowly, headed after 2f

25/1

8/1

Form: 080308 CD

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Hard to believe he's still only six given he seems to have been running in the big sprints forever; 2024 hasn't been a vintage year but that is reflected in his mark and this is his first run in Class 3 company since March 2021; no problem with conditions and he has to enter calculations.
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19

(10)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Ascot

Rohaan

8st 12lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David Evans

Has five C&D wins on his resume, including two Wokinghams and two Group 3s; getting on for two years since his last win though and this might be too competitive these days.

14/1

3

(11)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Rohaan

10st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Evans

Hold-up sprinter who has been a source of frustration since his last win in October 2023; on a lowly mark and his four C&D runs this year have all been competitive; shouldn't be far away.

9/1

8th

7

(5)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Pontefract

Rohaan

8st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David Evans

Landed the Wokingham in 2021 and 2022; on a long losing sequence but ran encouragingly in big field at Newbury most recently; fighting chance off current mark.

11/2

Form: 51-713 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
2-2 in C&D handicaps, creating a positive impression last month; only third at Chelmsford last time though and another career-best will be needed in this field.
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4th

2

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Flying Fletcher

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Best RPRs over shorter (6f) but did make all in a slowly run C&D Class 4 in January (4-1); failed to get majorly competitive - often slowly away - in his last three starts; return to AW might assist, along with Ethan Tindall's 5lb claim.

13/2

7th

5

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

19:50 Hamilton

Flying Fletcher

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ended a long losing sequence at Newcastle (1m) in January and largely in good form since, set a lot to do when fifth of 13 at Musselburgh (1m) 19 days ago; considered.

5/1

5th

5

(3)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Flying Fletcher

9st 10lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

In good form on the Newcastle AW this year but not at the same level back on turf here (1m1f, good) a fortnight ago and now 0-11 on grass.

16/1

10th
9 (6)
Bright

13/2

Form: 831141 CD

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won three of his last four starts, two of them here, and his defeat of True Promise when last seen nine weeks ago has been franked since; another 5lb higher now and up into Class 3 company for the first time.
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12th

1

(15)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Bright

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

His last three wins have come on the AW at Newcastle but he is effective on turf and this mark shouldn't be beyond him; stall 15 is a severe hindrance though.

16/1

10th

1

(4)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bright

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

He had dropped down the weights prior to a ready C&D win in December, his third course success; a 4lb rise still leaves him feasibly weighted and he is high on the list.

4/1

6/1

Form: 4-115 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Easy winner of a Pontefract handicap in October (6f, soft); couldn't defy an 11lb rise at Doncaster next time but he is far from exposed and in good hands; has to enter the reckoning.
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7

(12)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:28 Nottingham

Altmore

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Edward Bethell

Didn't kick on for William Haggas and, following an encouraging stable debut (7f, AW) in July, he never got going when last of nine to Good Heavens at Pontefract (1m, good to soft; 6-1) three weeks ago; questions to answer.

11/1

2

(3)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

17:32 Pontefract

Altmore

10st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: Edward Bethell

Won 6f handicap here (soft) for William Haggas just under a year ago; didn't kick on for that yard but it was an encouraging stable debut when favourite and third of 12 at Southwell (7f, AW) in July; same mark and shapes like he's worth another go at 1m.

5/1

10/1

Form: 1-3048 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Not at best here last month, but it was over 5f after a break and he was ridden by a 7lb claimer; both wins have come over C&D and he's still not fully exposed.
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12th

10

(7)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Solray

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

midfield in centre of group

10/1

12th

10

(7)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Solray

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

midfield in centre of group

10/1

8th

4

(5)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:48 Newcastle (AW)

Solray

9st 7lb

J: Sorin Moldoveanu

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

slightly awkward start, pushed along soon after start, always behind

8/1

50/1

Form: 968029 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Went close at Doncaster (6f, good) in June but he's rated much lower on turf and was a well-beaten 125-1 shot over 5f here last month; not easily recommended.
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7th

6

(3)

4th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Power

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Not as good or consistent as he was and does a lot of his racing now over 6f, as when behind Monks Dream (Dark Kestrel fifth) here recently; again only holds each-way claims.

8/1

7

(6)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Power

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Dropped to a dangerous mark and his last two efforts have been more encouraging; 7lb better off with Brazilian Rose on last month's C&D run but wouldn't be open to the same progress as that rival.

14/1

4th

2

(2)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Power

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Close third on latest outing but isn't certain to build on that effort; 0-11 for current yard and losing run goes back to 2022.

10/1

Non-runners

Ingra Tor

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Payout
Exacta £80.00
Straight Forecast £67.71
Tricast £241.11
Trifecta £403.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Rohaan

NEWMARKET:

Altmore

The Guardian:

Ingra Tor

POSTDATA:

Flying Fletcher

SPOTLIGHT:

Ziggy's Condor

TOPSPEED:

The Caltonian

The Sun:

Bright

Telegraph:

Alfa Whiteburd

Daily Mail:

True Promise

Daily Mirror:

Altmore

Daily Record:

Ingra Tor

The Times:

Rohaan

D Express:

Rohaan

The Star:

Rohaan