December 17 / 15.55 Newcastle (AW)

15.55

Standard

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  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 675525

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Unexposed on AW, finishing second over 6f in October and then doing too much too soon here 11 days ago (amateur jockeys' race); hood now added and he could be capable of better dropped to 5f; rider's 3lb claim is useful; can rate higher.
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4th

1

(9)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

Oriental Prince

10st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Prevailed by half a length in similarly big field at York (5.4f, good to soft; Class 4) two weekends ago, taking record to 9-39; yard has landed this race for the last two years; respected back down in grade, even with 5lb penalty.

3/1

1st

19

(2)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Oriental Prince

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

The bulk of his winning has been done on AW and although he went close behind Little Mi Mi at Hamilton last month, he looks vulnerable in this field.

20/1

6th

12

(6)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Oriental Prince

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Most wins on the AW but able on turf and stayed on well for second here 20 days ago (good; might not prefer it softer); this is a better race but he'll appreciate chasing a strong pace if ground conditions are suitable; 2lb out of the weights.

10/1

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3/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 245324 CD

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won twice last December and he's on the same mark as for his last win (in a division of this race); running well when last seen and should give it another good go.
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3rd

4

(7)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Wee Fat Mac

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, disputed lead, pressed leader after 1f, led over 2f out, headed inside final 110yds, lost second towards finish

5/1

3rd

4

(7)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Wee Fat Mac

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, disputed lead, pressed leader after 1f, led over 2f out, headed inside final 110yds, lost second towards finish

5/1

3rd

5

(8)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:21 Newcastle (AW)

Wee Fat Mac

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

raced in second, led over 1f out, faced challenges inside final furlong, headed towards finish

9/2

12/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 833023

Last run: 96 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Still seeking her first success but she wasn't far off her best when third over C&D in September; needs more to take this after her break.
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8th

7

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Of The Garr

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tracy Waggott

C&D winner; big player on her 2025 best and she was successful over C&D on her last foray into 0-50 company; absent 80 days but has run well after similar breaks in the past; withdrawn having got upset in the stalls on last intended outing.

9/2

14th

10

(10)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Of The Garr

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tracy Waggott

Won a 0-50 classified event over C&D in January and a handicap at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) in July; only beaten just over a length off this mark back here the last twice, but she may struggle to confirm latest running with Bibendum; cheekpieces given a go.

10/1

14th

10

(10)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Of The Garr

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tracy Waggott

Won a 0-50 classified event over C&D in January and a handicap at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) in July; only beaten just over a length off this mark back here the last twice, but she may struggle to confirm latest running with Bibendum; cheekpieces given a go.

10/1

20/1

Form: 6-0490 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Two low-key runs (turf and C&D) last month; dropping in the weights but this looks a competitive event in which to launch a revival.
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9th

3

(10)

18th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Ripon

Jamie Bond

9st 7lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

No win since April 2023, and that was only in a maiden handicap at Catterick (5f, soft); faded inside the final furlong at Nottingham (fifth) latest, continues to ease in the weights; others preferred.

13/2

5th

2

(6)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

15:02 Nottingham

Jamie Bond

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Poor strike-rate and down the field in two runs back on turf this spring; latest Catterick effort easy to forgive though as he got it wrong at the start and then saw no daylight in the home straight, finishing with running left in him; this should be run to suit and he's handicapped to go well.

7/1

5th

2

(6)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

15:02 Nottingham

Jamie Bond

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Poor strike-rate and down the field in two runs back on turf this spring; latest Catterick effort easy to forgive though as he got it wrong at the start and then saw no daylight in the home straight, finishing with running left in him; this should be run to suit and he's handicapped to go well.

7/1

14/1

Form: 524273

Last run: 199 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Seeking a first win after 16 starts but there has been the odd flicker of promise, including at this track; absent since June 1 and could come on for this return.
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4th

7

(8)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

15:00 Hamilton

Doon The Glen

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Won a 6f handicap here (good to firm) in July off a 1lb higher mark; handles soft ground but the worry is that he might get going too late back at 5f.

6/1

6th

12

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Doon The Glen

8st 7lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

C&D win in July off this mark; late headway back at 5f here 12 days ago and the return to this trip will suit; not discounted.

12/1

Form: 504744 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Often gets behind and makes life hard for himself but he travelled like a dream over C&D last week (well backed), chasing the impressive winner before those exertions took their toll close home; apprentice takes off a useful 7lb this time and he looks a likely type.
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4th

7

(5)

20th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Show Me Show Me

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

Reliable sort who broke losing run over C&D last month; didn't improve for the return to 6f last time but he'll be happier back at this trip and he's not without a chance.

11/2

3rd

5

(2)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Show Me Show Me

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

Hasn't raced over 6f since the 2023 Ayr Bronze Cup; some solid 5f form this winter and, while the trip is a slight query (0-16), he was placed in a 0-85 in July 2022; today's rider knows him and is good value for his claim, especially in an apprentice race; could go well.

12/1

3rd

5

(2)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Show Me Show Me

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

Hasn't raced over 6f since the 2023 Ayr Bronze Cup; some solid 5f form this winter and, while the trip is a slight query (0-16), he was placed in a 0-85 in July 2022; today's rider knows him and is good value for his claim, especially in an apprentice race; could go well.

12/1

Form: 00-039

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Dropped in the weights but she needs to bounce back from a low-key run last month; earlier third at Southwell where she was seen to good effect in being held up off a strong early pace; others appeal more.
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4

(7)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

14:50 Yarmouth

Caesars Pearl

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Craig Lidster

Seemingly no longer relishes the fast surfaces of 2023's peak win and placed form, judged on June's last of ten at Wetherby (5.5f), and balance of this year's form limits her appeal anyway; cheekpieces return.

20/1

7

(9)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

20:20 Wetherby

Caesars Pearl

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

6f turf win two years ago remains her only success from 21 starts; not at her best in two AW runs earlier in the year and no better back on turf at Ripon a fortnight ago; down in weights but risky.

7/1

8th
12 (8)
Pockley

7/1

Form: 098005 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Did best of those held up when fifth of 12 over C&D last month; this is a stronger race and he wouldn't be sure to get it right at the stalls a second time in succession.
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4th

1

(3)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Pockley

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Linda Perratt

All of his ten wins have been at Newcastle, including six over C&D; failed to beat a rival in his two runs this season but he bounced back with an emphatic win in this race last year; looks well handicapped on that form and is a player if he can get back on track.

10/1

10th

7

(5)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Pockley

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Has done all his winning on the AW here but still looks risky after trailing home last of 20 at Ayr recently after a 282-day absence.

12/1

Form: 608477 CD

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Multiple C&D winner, three times for Tommie Jakes; now 4lb lower than for his course win in March and should have been freshened up by last month's return to action; one to take seriously.
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8

(5)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Phoenix Star

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Five-time C&D winner, including twice around this time last year, who's on the downgrade now; is handicapped accordingly but has had a good few chances in similar company of late.

10/1

3rd

6

(2)

10th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Phoenix Star

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

took keen hold, in rear on far side of group, headway and went third inside final furlong, kept on

6/1

7

(6)

19th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Kempton (AW)

Phoenix Star

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jessica Macey

Should be winning races off his reduced mark and the return to 6f looks a good move judged on recent efforts; four of his 12 wins have come over C&D; high on the list.

4/1

10/1

Form: 876477 CD

Last run: 76 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
13lb lower than for his C&D win in February; much better on AW than turf and just one of his last nine starts has come on the surface (beaten just under 2l over C&D in July); dropped 20lb in that period and he's a strong form contender back on Tapeta; rider's record for the stable (3-152) dampens enthusiasm slightly, however.
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4th

5

(9)

15th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Henery Hawk

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Not the best of draws but he is a hold-up performer in any case; all seven wins have come on Tapeta, including three over C&D, the latest from 4lb lower in April; beaten only a neck here a fortnight ago and capable of playing a part if they go quick enough.

5/1

2nd

3

(7)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Henery Hawk

9st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

7-40 AW, including three C&D wins, the latest (from 2lb lower) in April; third to stablemate Sixcor at Ayr (5f) on penultimate start, but below that level of form over 6f subsequently; isn't discounted with Tom Kiely-Marshall taking off 5lb.

15/2

7th

3

(6)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Henery Hawk

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Back to winning ways at Wolverhampton (5f) in April and largely in good form subsequently, third of eight in 5f handicap here two week ago; can make his presence felt eased 1lb.

7/1

25/1

Form: 505780 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Lurks on a dangerous mark but his 2024 campaign has been a write-off, often blighted by slow starts; not beaten far at Southwell on Saturday but he was still only tenth of the 11 runners; too much to prove.
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10th

4

(8)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:06 Newcastle (AW)

Borough

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

slowly away, always behind

14/1

10th

4

(8)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:06 Newcastle (AW)

Borough

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

slowly away, always behind

14/1

8th

4

(11)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Borough

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

dwelt start, towards rear

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £14.00
Straight Forecast £14.75
Tricast £210.99
Trifecta £149.90

Selections

The Times:

Oriental Prince

SPOTLIGHT:

Phoenix Star

D Express:

Doon The Glen

Telegraph:

Recon Mission

The Sun:

Lady Of The Garr

POSTDATA:

Caesars Pearl

Daily Mail:

Show Me Show Me

Daily Mirror:

Oriental Prince

The Star:

Oriental Prince

Daily Record:

Doon The Glen

RP RATINGS:

Phoenix Star

THE NORTH:

Phoenix Star

The Guardian:

Recon Mission