January 11 / 15.10 Newcastle (AW)

15.10

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/11 (Won)

  • Win: £2.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3591-

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Showed a small amount of ability in his first three starts, but after six months off and having been gelded he improved plenty when making a successful nursery debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) 12 days ago; 6lb rise looks fair, but given how strongly he hit the line there dropping back in trip may pose a question.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(8)

30th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Studious

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Four-time AW winner, most recently at Southwell (1m, AW) in April off 3lb lower than today, but he's been below best in his two starts since cheekpieces went on, including when beating only one rival home at Wolverhampton three weeks ago; that was his first run since May and it may have been needed.

25/1

11th

9

(9)

7th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Studious

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

All four wins have come on Tapeta including at Southwell (1m) in April; well held in his bid for a double at Lingfield last time, but he still looks feasibly treated on his penultimate form and his first was over C&D; could go well back at this track after a break.

16/1

5th

6

(4)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Studious

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Mark Loughnane

All four wins have come on Tapeta including at Southwell (1m) five weeks ago, but he does handle Polytrack; respected despite a 4lb rise with cheekpieces now given a go.

5/1

OUR TIP

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 0542-

Last run: 117 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Mildly progressive in her first three starts over 5f/6f on turf, but improved when second of 12 on nursery/AW debut at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) in September; open to improvement, but she has a four-month absence to overcome.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

15:50 Chepstow

Penelope Valentine

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Four-time AW winner who ran her best race on turf when second of seven, beaten a neck, at Nottingham (8.3f, good) in May; failed to back it up at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm; cheekpieces rather than visor) four weeks ago; this trip should be more suitable.

6/1

6th

4

(4)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:15 Yarmouth

Penelope Valentine

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Her four wins have all been achieved over shorter trips and on AW, but she ran comfortably her best race on turf when second at Nottingham (8.3f, good) 18 days ago; has to prove her stamina and cheekpieces replace the visor today.

5/2

2nd

2

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:25 Nottingham

Penelope Valentine

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Won two AW handicaps (7f/8.6f) over the winter; the handicapper may have caught up now and she still has to prove she can be as effective on turf.

7/1

3rd
4 (5)
Bantz

9/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 0985-9

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Didn't go on after showing early promise for William Haggas last year; endured a wide trip at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) eight days ago, but still hard to warm to.
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3rd

9

(14)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Bantz

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

Ended his time with Gemma Tutty under a cloud and he has found it tough going for his new yard in 2026; now tried in blinkers (well beaten in one run in cheekpieces); risky.

12/1

7th

11

(2)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Bantz

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

Dual 7f winner who's pulled hard and not seen it out in three previous tries over this trip; shown very little in five runs for his current yard in any case.

25/1

11th

8

(13)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 6

15:15 Beverley

Bantz

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Well treated on last year's form but hasn't got anything going since moving yards; now goes in cheekpieces.

33/1

11/2

Form: 74572-

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Improved for the step up in trip when second of nine on nursery debut (7f, Wolverhampton; 80-1) last month; up 2lb but this stiffer track may suit her even better and a big run can be anticipated.
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7th

8

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:30 Market Rasen

Sweet Cicely

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Modest Flat maiden who has been well beaten at 100-1 and 300-1 in two starts at Sedgefield since switched to hurdles (2m4f/2m1f); hard to fancy.

100/1

7th

5

14th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

14:30 Sedgefield

Sweet Cicely

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Modest Flat maiden who was a well-beaten 100-1 shot here (2m4f, good to firm) on recent hurdle debut.

100/1

13/2

Form: 668-

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in all three starts on the AW in the autumn, but showed some ability when sixth of 14 at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) on his second outing; bred to be better than that and may show more now upped in trip on handicap debut with blinkers fitted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13

(14)

26th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

Herkeios

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

12-race maiden who has been well beaten in his last two runs but he failed to see out 1m2f last time and was placed a few times earlier in the year, going close over C&D in March; each-way possible now back down in trip.

14/1

6th

8

(5)

12th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Herkeios

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Went close off 2lb higher at Newcastle (1m, AW) in March and was good third at Yarmouth next time, but his form has cooled in last two starts; has bit to prove again and he's now 0-11; reapplied blinkers replace cheekpieces.

10/1

6th

4

(3)

14th May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:42 Bath

Herkeios

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

0-10 but he's been generally consistent since joining this yard in January; behind Paragon when fourth of 13 at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last week and needs a bit more in the added cheekpieces (has tried blinkers and hood) to turn those placings around.

7/1

Form: 87708-

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Hasn't beaten many in her first five starts including in blinkers last time; look elsewhere.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

12

(12)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Good Reward

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Has shown poor form on AW since her turf debut in June last year; returns to turf from seven-month absence in first-time cheekpieces, but hard to fancy.

33/1

6th

8

(4)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Good Reward

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Brian Ellison

in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

50/1

6th

8

(4)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Good Reward

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Brian Ellison

Hasn't beaten many in her first five starts including in blinkers last time; look elsewhere.

50/1

9/1

Form: 7852-3

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Second of ten here (5f; visored) last month and third of eight at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta; blinkered) a week ago, but is now 0-10; three previous goes over this far and beyond raise serious concerns; no headgear today.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(4)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Cuban Lynx

8st 10lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

never better than midfield

10/1

5th

7

(4)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Cuban Lynx

8st 10lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

never better than midfield

10/1

7th

7

(1)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Cuban Lynx

8st 4lb

T: Michael Appleby

Second of ten here (5f; visored) last month and third of eight at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta; blinkered) a week ago, but is now 0-10; three previous goes over this far and beyond raise serious concerns; no headgear today.

9/1

Form: 64050-

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise in three starts for the Newland/Insole stable as a 2yo and on her second outing for this yard, but she finished around 8l behind Sweet Cicely when beating one home at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last time; needs more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(7)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Almasi

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

dwelt start, hampered start, took keen hold, soon prominent, weakened over 1f out

14/1

8th

6

(7)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Almasi

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Showed some promise in three starts for the Newland/Insole stable as a 2yo and on her second outing for this yard, but she finished around 8l behind Sweet Cicely when beating one home at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last time; needs more.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.90
Straight Forecast £7.77
Tricast £28.67
Trifecta £40.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Studious

SPOTLIGHT:

Sweet Cicely

Daily Mail:

Herkeios

The Times:

Cuban Lynx

POSTDATA:

Almasi

The Star:

Bantz

Telegraph:

Sweet Cicely

Daily Record:

Sweet Cicely

The Guardian:

Studious

D Express:

Studious

Daily Mirror:

Studious