January 02 / 17.40 Newcastle (AW)

17.40

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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Classified Stakes (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Classified Stakes (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

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9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.60
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 66536- CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Not the force of old and hasn't won since July 2023 (last AW win was in December 2021) but is suited by the race conditions; best at around 1m and could go well.
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7th

10

(4)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Alexander James

9st 0lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Michael Herrington

in touch with leaders, in rear after 2f

20/1

8th

1

(8)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alexander James

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

dwelt start

6/1

8th

1

(8)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alexander James

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

dwelt start

6/1

15/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: /5544-

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Unexposed; promise of better to come when running on to finish fourth at Chelmsford last time (1m) after not getting the best of runs; that form is sound; well drawn; chance.
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1st

6

(1)

30th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Cherry King

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

prominent, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, hung right inside final furlong, just did enough

2/1

1st

6

(1)

30th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Cherry King

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

prominent, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, hung right inside final furlong, just did enough

2/1

2nd

5

(8)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cherry King

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Proving expensive to follow but he's improving with racing and conditions shouldn't be an issue; lots to like in such an uncompetitive event.

11/10

7/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 00006- BF

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Poor form at up to 7f in maidens in Ireland; well backed 3-1 joint-favourite on stable/handicap debut over 1m2f here in November but faded late on to finish 2.5l sixth; drop in trip could suit; each-way claims.
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7

(5)

27th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Making A Move

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

Ex-Irish maiden; close third in 1m Newcastle classified in January, his second start for Daragh Bourke, but two very disappointing runs in similar races have followed.

10/1

Form: 44869- C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins last year were over 9.5f and 1m2f, but he ran well when a nose second over 8.5f at Wolverhampton in February; excuses for two below-par runs in November/December; quite interesting down in grade.
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11

(5)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:55 Beverley

Calcutta Dream

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

All six wins have been on the AW; two fair runs at Newcastle in June/July but well beaten on last three runs on turf; plenty to prove.

12/1

10

(11)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Calcutta Dream

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Six-time winner but unreliable in handicaps and classified races; not the percentage call.

10/1

3

(4)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

18:30 Thirsk

Calcutta Dream

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won a similar race at Southwell in January; best effort since when third of 14 at Newcastle 19 days ago (1m; blinkered first time); a danger to all if the headgear works so well a second time.

5/1

Form: 369/7- CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who ran creditably after 376-day break when 1.75l seventh of 12 at Southwell 13 days ago; should come on for that; an interesting contender.
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4th

1

(4)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Annalee Lass

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Peter Niven

Won a classified event at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) last February; beaten 3l when third in a similar event at Newcastle in January but she was below her best when visored for the first time (retained) there 28 days ago; needs to bounce back.

11/2

6th

1

(3)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Annalee Lass

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Peter Niven

Won a Wolverhampton classified event (8.6f) one year ago; promising third in a similar C&D event last month, chasing home two rivals who have more than upheld the form; won't need much of a lift from the change of headgear to play a leading role.

7/2

7

(11)

18th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ripon

Annalee Lass

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Peter Niven

C&D winner who comes here on the back of a fair eighth of 13 at Wolverhampton (8.5f) last month; possibilities off an easing mark.

14/1

Form: 79055- CD

Last run: 80 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Has won ten AW races, the latest over C&D in March, but wasn't at his best when last seen out and others look stronger.
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4th

5

(6)

17th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inexplicable

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Ten-time AW winner (seven times over C&D); not one to rely upon heavily nowadays but went very close in similar race to this over C&D last month and rebounded from a lesser effort when third here three weeks ago.

10/1

3rd

8

(8)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inexplicable

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Multiple C&D winner who went desperately close in a classified event here 17 days ago; less good at Southwell last week and a bit more on his plate back in a handicap; not ruled out though.

10/1

7th

6

(1)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Inexplicable

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Has won over C&D but he tends to reserve his best for the extended 1m at Wolverhampton, as when collared in the final stride two weeks ago; no certainty to be in the same form this time.

8/1

Form: 63398-

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden; in fair form in the summer, but hasn't been at her best since returning from a 98-day break; best watched for now.
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8th

8

(7)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:50 Thirsk

Eva Rosie

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stella Barclay

Four wins on AW this year (1m-1m3f); came up short off this mark at Southwell three weeks ago and she has something to prove on turf.

16/1

7

(6)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Eva Rosie

9st 10lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Stella Barclay

Started the year in ordinary form in classified events but she's made great progress and won four times on Tapeta since, over 1m2f, 1m3f (on this course) and 1m; that latter win was gained in fine style and she's a major contender despite the 6lb rise.

11/2

1

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Eva Rosie

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stella Barclay

Won over 1m2f here in March and followed up over further at Southwell; form has dipped since.

8/1

Form: 92586-

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Mainly modest form over 5f/6f, best run when second in a 5f Musselburgh handicap in August; below that form since; needs to improve for the step up to 1m.
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8th

7

(6)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stoneacre Girl

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

14-race maiden who was tailed off in a 6f handicap here in September on yard debut; lots to prove.

33/1

13

(4)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stoneacre Girl

9st 0lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Scott Dixon

The odd bit of promise for Jessica Macey, but moderate otherwise and well beaten on stable debut over C&D in April which took her record to 0-13; plenty to prove after five months off.

25/1

9th

13

(13)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stoneacre Girl

8st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Scott Dixon

in touch with leaders on outer, prominent over 4f out

33/1

10/1

Form: 36568- D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Won an 8.5f handicap in testing ground at Hamilton in September; below that form since; others appeal more.
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10

20th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

20:58 Hexham

Likleman

10st 6lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Hannah McMahon

1-29 under rules, the win coming on the Flat at Hamilton (1m4f) last September; tailed off after doing far too much early on stable debut at Newcastle (2m1f, good) in March; hard to fancy despite the application of a tongue-tie.

50/1

10

20th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

20:58 Hexham

Likleman

10st 6lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Hannah McMahon

1-29 under rules, the win coming on the Flat at Hamilton (1m4f) last September; tailed off after doing far too much early on stable debut at Newcastle (2m1f, good) in March; hard to fancy despite the application of a tongue-tie.

50/1

9th

9

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:00 Newcastle

Likleman

10st 2lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Hannah McMahon

Won off basement mark on the Flat for Simon West in September and has shown some hurdling ability this year, but his tendency to pull hard is a serious worry before this stable/handicap debut; 2lb wrong.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £21.20
Straight Forecast £15.48
Trifecta £122.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cherry King

POSTDATA:

Alexander James

The Times:

Annalee Lass

RP RATINGS:

Calcutta Dream

D Express:

Inexplicable

Telegraph:

Cherry King

The Guardian:

Cherry King

Daily Mirror:

Cherry King

Daily Record:

Cherry King

Daily Mail:

Alexander James

The Sun:

Alexander James

The Star:

Alexander James