December 17 / 18.30 Newcastle (AW)

18.30

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  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 373414 CD BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Well backed when winning over C&D last month; couldn't follow up off this mark 11 days ago but still not fully exposed as a sprinter.
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1st

2

(7)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

11:45 Doncaster

Beale Street

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Has done all his winning on Newcastle AW; however, finished a good second over C&D most recently and is due to go back up 1lb in future; holds a fighting chance in his attempt to go one better.

9/2

2nd

9

(4)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Beale Street

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Five-time AW winner, the latest (May) his first over 7f; still seeking a first turf success but his two best runs on the grass came over C&D last summer; not discounted.

10/1

13th

22

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Beale Street

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Bryan Smart

Last of 20 over 6f last May on his only race here, before finishing on the heels of the leaders twice over 7f at Doncaster; 0-11 on turf and not the most consistent but he won at Newcastle on two of his last three AW starts and the latest was over 7f; 6lb lower today and needs a close look.

12/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 158032

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Placed in two handicaps on Tapeta since returning to action last month (6f and 7f); strongly run race at this trip should suit; still has relatively low mileage.
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2

(8)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Redcar

Rapido Girl

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

On a long losing sequence and she was a below-par ninth of 13 in 1m Southwell handicap 53 days ago; she's not easy to make a case for.

12/1

3

(5)

25th Aug 2025

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Rapido Girl

10st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Sole win in 7f Catterick maiden as 3yo but not much in it as to whether she's better at that trip or 6f; has had some good results on Tapeta elsewhere but she tackles 1m for the first time with something to prove; cheekpieces discarded.

16/1

7th

3

(5)

7th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Rapido Girl

9st 7lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

Seen more often at 7f than 6f in handicaps and has yet to win one but she's had some close shaves over 6f, on Tapeta and turf, as at Thirsk 13 days ago; should go well if handling this new surface.

13/2

7/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 691443 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Reinvented as a sprinter and she's taken well to it, winning over C&D in October and running three solid races in defeat since; the latest was a strong finish over 5f last week (form franked) and she could have more to offer back at 6f.
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8th

2

(5)

19th Sep 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Too Much

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: David Thompson

All four wins have been on Tapeta including three at Newcastle (5f-7f); her last success was in July and she's run creditably here (5f) in both subsequent runs; usually comes from off the pace and she has possibilities on this step back up in trip.

7/1

4th

5

(5)

3rd Sep 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Too Much

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David Thompson

Well backed when winning a C&D handicap in July; performed with credit in a much stronger race here two weeks ago; 1lb lower today and she has a good chance back down into a Class 6.

11/2

5th

13

(1)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Too Much

8st 10lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: David Thompson

Back to form with a bang when winning a C&D handicap 26 days ago; that was a lowly Class 6 event though and a 7lb rise against deeper opposition looks beyond her.

14/1

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4th
3 (6)
Blackjack

8/1

Form: 168932 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Ran as well as he ever has when second of six at Chelmsford last month (6f); that was a Class 4 and he's in calmer waters this evening; it's still likely that another career best will be required to win this.
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9th

13

(8)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Blackjack

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Alan Brown

Has conditions to suit and he has run well in two of his last three starts; should give his running but likely a few of today's field will have his measure.

14/1

3rd

6

(10)

1st Sep 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blackjack

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

Rarely runs at this track but has won six times over 6f on Tapeta at Newcastle/Southwell and belied 33-1 odds when close third over 7f here in July; could not get involved from off the pace at Southwell (6f) last month but a return to more positive tactics might show him in a better light.

12/1

14th

10

(5)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Blackjack

9st 7lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Alan Brown

Has won on turf but better on the AW and gave it a good go under a front-running ride last month at Wolverhampton (7f; just behind On Key); better known for his exploits at this trip; an exposed 9yo but not without hope.

14/1

14/1

Form: 526584 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
6f maiden win as a 2yo remains his only success after 29 starts; there have been some promising runs this year but others appeal more in this competitive event.
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11th

13

(3)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Pontefract

Kings Crown

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Hit and miss this year and although he ran a fair race at Ayr (5f, good to soft) 18 days ago, he doesn't look the answer this time.

14/1

10th

3

(21)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

Kings Crown

9st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Gained last two wins on Newcastle AW; has been unable to take advantage of a steadily declining mark since returned to turf but isn't out of form; respectable fifth at Hamilton most recently; could go well.

14/1

5th

4

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Kings Crown

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

Has a better strike-rate on the AW (4-26) than on turf (3-39); 4lb below his last winning mark, but has to put a modest effort at Ayr (5f, good to firm) last month behind him.

14/1

9/2

Form: 037122 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Coped well with the drop to 5f here last week, finishing off on the front foot to dead-heat for second behind a revived winner; back up in class but the return to 6f can only be a plus.
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6th

9

(6)

19th Sep 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tickets

8st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Neville

Triple course winner who travelled smoothly for a long way before going close behind a well-backed favourite over C&D two weeks ago; looks interesting off only 1lb higher here and he should get a decent tow into this race.

5/1

2nd

6

(3)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Tickets

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Patrick Neville

Two C&D wins on his record and his two runs since joining Patrick Neville have been solid; another prominent showing seems likely.

9/2

4th

9

(7)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Tickets

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Patrick Neville

The last of his five wins was in a classified event at Newcastle (6f, AW) for Ben Haslam in February; made a solid start for new yard when runner-up there (tongue-tie added) in June and he's respected in suitable conditions back on turf.

100/30

25/1

Form: 341089 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer who won two Class 6 handicaps over 6f in September (soft ground and Tapeta); well beaten on his last three starts though and others have less to prove.
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9th

6

(6)

15th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Eldeyaar

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Infrequent winner who's having a first ever run at beyond sprint trips at the age of seven; has been in good form on turf and has often run well in defeat round here but stamina is an obvious concern.

7/1

3rd

11

(5)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Ripon

Eldeyaar

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Took this in 2024 and he got back on track when a head second of nine in 6f Catterick handicap 18 days ago; well in the mix nudged up 1lb.

9/1

2nd

9

(6)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:36 Catterick

Eldeyaar

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Dual soft-ground winner, including over C&D, who won't mind any rain; generally run well since switched from cheekpieces to a visor and holds claims in a race lacking depth.

8/1

Form: 440879 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Well-handicapped C&D winner; not at his best in two runs back on AW this winter but this is an ease in grade and Paul Mulrennan's return to the saddle (a win and a close third in two rides on him) catches the eye; should get a good pace to aim at and he's high on the list.
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12th

7

(9)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Mighty Power

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

Has been useful on AW in the past but nothing for his current stable to make him of interest tonight.

33/1

8th

10

(4)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:42 Newcastle (AW)

Mighty Power

8st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Lisa Williamson

On a two-year losing spell and current mark reflects a big decline in his form; others preferred.

25/1

8th

7

(6)

19th Feb 2026

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mighty Power

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Lisa Williamson

Much better than this on AW in his pomp but there hasn't been much to celebrate in five runs for this yard, including returned to AW when last of seven over C&D two weeks ago; another ease in grade today but he's risky.

10/1

Form: 080031 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
He had threatened prior to breaking his duck at the 16th attempt, finishing off strongly in a well-run race over C&D two weeks ago; 5lb rise still leaves him on a fair mark and he's a strong contender.
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5th

2

(8)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jackson Street

9st 8lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

2-41 with last win at Lingfield (7f) last December off 1lb higher; has shown bits of form since and is down to a career-low mark so cannot be left out of calculations.

9/1

5th

5

(10)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:58 Lingfield (AW)

Jackson Street

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Attwater

Not beaten far in a turf handicap here last month and he wasn't beaten far as favourite over C&D ten days later; Billy Loughnane booked; drawn wide but not discounted.

9/2

Form: 343450 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Weak in the market and pulled his chance away in the early stages of the Class 6 handicap won by Jackson Street over C&D two weeks ago; should be well treated but now has a point to prove.
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7

(3)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Duke

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Record is 3-42, the most recent win over two years ago; finished just behind Invitorio when fourth of ten over C&D 11 days ago; dropped 2lb.

12/1

4th

3

(7)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Duke

9st 6lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Went close on his seasonal return at Pontefract in June (6f, good to firm); backwards steps since then and losing run looks set to continue.

16/1

5th

4

(9)

9th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Golden Duke

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

It's now 20 starts since his last success and he arrives out of sorts, sixth in 6f Ayr handicap 29 days ago; he's hard to make a case for.

20/1

33/1

Form: 868600

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Promising 2yo but he's struggled badly in 2024; has dropped 20lb but without looking like taking advantage; now tries another combination of headgear.
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11th

6

(4)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Reveiller

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Julie Camacho

Promising 2yo but he's struggled badly in 2024; has dropped 20lb but without looking like taking advantage; now tries another combination of headgear.

33/1

11th

6

(4)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Reveiller

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Julie Camacho

Promising 2yo but he's struggled badly in 2024; has dropped 20lb but without looking like taking advantage; now tries another combination of headgear.

33/1

10th

3

(11)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Reveiller

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Julie Camacho

Beaten under 4l when tried in this headgear combination two runs back (6f, good to firm) but was always behind at Newcastle since; continues to fall in the weights but remains opposable.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £21.50
Straight Forecast £21.16
Tricast £165.60
Trifecta £132.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jackson Street

D Express:

Beale Street

The Times:

Rapido Girl

POSTDATA:

Tickets

Daily Mail:

Too Much

TOPSPEED:

Golden Duke

RP RATINGS:

Mighty Power

Daily Mirror:

Beale Street

The Sun:

Rapido Girl

NEWMARKET:

Jackson Street

The Guardian:

Jackson Street

The Star:

Jackson Street

Daily Record:

Jackson Street

Telegraph:

Tickets