January 10 / 18.45 Newcastle (AW)

18.45

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  • Prize money: £4470.3
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 5384-2 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
On a losing run of 19 but well handicapped and continues to run well now and again; latest second at Southwell could be franked should the winner Beneficiary run well in the previous race.
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8th

10

(9)

26th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Sam England

Last eight starts in classifieds and he didn't always get the breaks when third over C&D 12 days ago; that was one of his better recent efforts and he's firmly in calculations.

13/2

3rd

6

(5)

14th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

Regressive 8yo; running respectably at this level in 2026 but 2l behind Woodrafff at Newcastle last week; never threatened over 1m2f on Thursday; easy enough to look elsewhere.

8/1

6th

10

(4)

12th Mar 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:28 Newcastle (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

Spent most of a long career racing at shy of 1m and didn't look to see it out in one try over this far (C&D); not as good now and can miss the break and/or pull hard, so comes with risks attached.

8/1

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7/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 11415- CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Four wins here since September, at 6f and 7f; only fifth on his final visit but that was a Class 5 and they claim 5lb off his back here.
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2nd

7

(4)

11th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tomorrow Day

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Usher

Four wins, two seconds and two thirds to his name from ten runs over C&D and bounced back to form 18 days ago (7f, Polytrack) on his first start since undergoing a second round of wind surgery; on a very attractive mark if building on that.

5/2

2nd

8

(9)

21st Feb 2026

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0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Tomorrow Day

8st 13lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Mark Usher

All five wins have been on AW at Newcastle; has been below his best of late and has had his second bout of wind surgery since his last run; hard to fancy.

16/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 5233-4 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Just behind Sir Maxi last week at Southwell but again ran well and he's a more potent force over this stiffer 6f; player.
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9th

11

(2)

1st Jun 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fircombe Hall

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Philip Kirby

C&D win was sole 7f success among eight others over 6f; however, he stayed on well and only just failed to get up over Newcastle's stiff 6f in April so a good run isn't impossible in first 7f run since March 2025.

12/1

5th

5

(9)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Fircombe Hall

10st 11lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

Has been running well on the AW but that's more his thing, the scene of nine of his ten wins; could still have a part to play.

5/1

2nd

6

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Fircombe Hall

8st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Philip Kirby

Won twice at Wolverhampton (6f) last month and he was unfortunate not to finish closer when sixth over this C&D on his penultimate start; beaten a neck at Newcastle (6f, AW) three days ago and there's no reason why he can't go well again.

5/1

Form: 5027-5 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
5f has looked too sharp the last twice and was runner-up over 7f here in November; effective at 6f and no surprise to see him run a lot better now.
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1st

7

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

The Gay Blade

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Handy sort who has been successful three times on the AW this year; has won four times on turf, but was found to have bled at Ayr last time; others more convincing.

10/1

6th

4

(4)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

The Gay Blade

9st 3lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Successful three times over 6f on Newcastle AW this year; ran well at Musselburgh (7f, good; neck second) returned to turf last week; now 2lb higher but Cara Tuke removes 7lb; respected in current form.

13/8

2nd

3

(10)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

The Gay Blade

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Made it three wins in his last four starts (all 6f at Newcastle) when seeing off ten rivals in an apprentice race last week; former C&D scorer so the step back up in trip shouldn't be an issue and he escapes a penalty.

2/1

Form: 7365-6 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner but hasn't been overly threatening since last success which came over C&D in October; good chance off last winning mark, granted a revival.
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7th

7

(6)

6th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Spartan Fighter

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Tough 9yo who has won four 6f handicaps here this year; form dipped last time, however, and returning to 7f isn't enough to tempt.

9/1

9th

1

(2)

14th Feb 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Spartan Fighter

9st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Has won four of his five races, all over C&D, this year, his latest win coming last Tuesday when getting home by 0.5l; up 6lb but has won off higher marks in the past; should go well

7/2

1st

9

(7)

10th Feb 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Spartan Fighter

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Sprightly 9yo who completed a quick hat-trick of front-running C&D wins last month and lost out only by a neck off today's mark here on Wednesday; upped in grade but likely to give another good account.

5/1

Form: 6300-6 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Downhill since winning over 6f on turf last summer and was behind two of these last weekend at Southwell.
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9th

2

(3)

23rd Jan 2025

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0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:06 Newcastle (AW)

Ben Dikduk

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

in touch with leaders

20/1

9th

2

(3)

23rd Jan 2025

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0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:06 Newcastle (AW)

Ben Dikduk

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

in touch with leaders

20/1

6th

7

(6)

10th Jan 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Ben Dikduk

10st 0lb

J: Miss Alice Cooke

T: Mark Walford

Downhill since winning over 6f on turf last summer and was behind two of these last weekend at Southwell.

12/1

Form: 67437-

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Ran his best race for this stable when third of ten at Wolverhampton (7f; made the running) but was nothing like so good back over 6f at Southwell; had only ten starts and has twice finished within 2l of the winner, so there are races in him.
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9th

6

(7)

31st Mar 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nevernay

10st 10lb

J: Mr Alexander Woodford

T: Kevin Frost

awkward start, in rear, soon detached

12/1

6

(7)

31st Mar 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nevernay

10st 10lb

J: Mr Alexander Woodford

T: Kevin Frost

0-13 but he's shown the odd bit of promise here over 7f this winter; inexperienced rider on board and his maiden status looks set to remain intact.

12/1

4th

1

(8)

18th Mar 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nevernay

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

in touch with leaders

16/1

Form: 00053- C

Last run: 93 days

W: 10st 0lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Some return to form when third at Nottingham but few seemed to handle the heavy ground; this 12yo has been on the decline for a while.
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9th

3

(1)

11th Mar 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dodgy Bob

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Mullineaux

Veteran who is without a win since September 2023 and looks out of form; faces tough terms as well.

25/1

10

(7)

15th Feb 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Dodgy Bob

10st 4lb

J: Mr Sebastian Perry

T: Michael Mullineaux

12yo who is without a win since September 2023 and recent evidence doesn't indicate he's about to end that losing sequence.

66/1

11th

5

(5)

10th Feb 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dodgy Bob

9st 9lb

J: Poppy Scott

T: Michael Mullineaux

upset in stalls, midfield

33/1

Form: 8965-0

Last run: 3 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Shooting down the weights but remains a maiden and ran moderately only three days ago at Wolverhampton.
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9

(4)

17th Feb 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sacred Melody

9st 0lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Ruth Carr

Unplaced in all 14 starts and she beat only one rival at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) last time; opposable.

33/1

9th

9

(8)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Newcastle (AW)

Sacred Melody

9st 3lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Ruth Carr

dwelt start, pulled hard, midfield

33/1

9th

9

(8)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Newcastle (AW)

Sacred Melody

9st 3lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Ruth Carr

dwelt start, pulled hard, midfield

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.10
Straight Forecast £5.10
Tricast £12.84
Trifecta £23.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Sir Maxi

LAMBOURN:

Tomorrow Day

SPOTLIGHT:

Fircombe Hall

The Times:

Tomorrow Day

Daily Mail:

Tomorrow Day

Daily Mirror:

Tomorrow Day

The Sun:

Tomorrow Day

POSTDATA:

Sir Maxi

Telegraph:

Sir Maxi

D Express:

Sir Maxi

The Star:

Sir Maxi

Daily Record:

Sir Maxi

The Guardian:

Fircombe Hall