January 17 / 14.10 Newcastle (AW)

14.10

Standard

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  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: /2007- D

Last run: 223 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Went backwards last term following a good reappearance; however, had wind/gelding operations since last run and those physical tweaks may prompt a turnaround; makes AW/handicap debut looking well treated on best form, which is very useful.
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9th

2

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 2

14:35 Haydock

Marshman

9st 11lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Close third in Listed company at Wolverhampton last month on his first attempt at 7f and he wasn't beaten for a lack of stamina; not at his best in a hot sprint handicap at Newcastle on Good Friday; no surprise to see him bounce back with a big run.

10/1

8th

5

(9)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Marshman

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Did well in early 2025 on AW, winning a C&D handicap in good style and following up in Listed company at Lingfield; finished third in the corresponding race 12 months ago when rated 5lb higher; running himself back into form this winter, most recently a close third over 7f four weeks ago, and he looks primed to give Clifford Lee a winning return to the saddle.

6/1

3rd

4

(6)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 1

15:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marshman

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Strong AW form in the first half of 2025; awkward leaving the stalls in his two runs this winter and the form has been well short of his best; steps up to 7f for the first time.

6/1

11/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 36413- CD

Last run: 55 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Campaigned at 7f since July, winning three times (turf/AW); close third at Wolverhampton most recently; gives the impression he'll be as effective back over 6f; may remain competitive.
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17th

12

(23)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Run Boy Run

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Teak-tough effort to take this race on soft ground 12 months ago; in good form in Dubai in February and his Ascot fourth (5f, good to firm) in July was a career-best RPR; two runs at Glorious Goodwood were respectable and he is 3lb lower than when midfield in the Stewards' Cup; new blinkers replace usual visor; sure to be primed for a bold bid.

20/1

15th

7

(24)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Run Boy Run

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Finished fourth behind stablemate Two Tribes in this race 12 months ago when 8lb lower and enjoyed his finest hour when making most to win the Ayr Gold Cup (6f, soft) last September; successful in Dubai early in the year and although his results have been mixed since returning to Britain, he retains plenty of ability; down the field over 5f here on Tuesday when a change of tactics failed to bear fruit; better can be expected today.

25/1

14th

2

(17)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Run Boy Run

9st 10lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Richard Spencer

Made all in last season's Ayr Gold Cup (6f, soft) and competes off the same mark here after taking Toby Moore's claim into account; won over 5f at Meydan during the winter and gave it a good shot last time at Ascot (5f); finished fourth in last year's Stewards' Cup so handles this track; respected.

10/1

3rd
6 (12)
Malc

14/1

  • Place: £5.30

Form: 4002-4

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Has plenty of useful form, latterly at this course since switched to AW; however, looks held by a couple of these rivals on latest effort and he's now 0-8 since debut success.
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11

(9)

6th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 2

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Malc

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Still to add to his debut success as a 2yo but he has taken well to AW this winter, in the frame in three Class 2 handicaps at Newcastle; looks the clear pick of the Richard Fahey contingent.

12/1

11

(9)

6th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 2

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Malc

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Still to add to his debut success as a 2yo but he has taken well to AW this winter, in the frame in three Class 2 handicaps at Newcastle; looks the clear pick of the Richard Fahey contingent.

12/1

3rd

6

(12)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Malc

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

pressed leader, lost second inside final furlong, kept on

14/1

Form: 70041- CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Prevailed narrowly at Wolverhampton (6f) last time, gaining first win since joining current stable and taking AW record to 5-11; still favourably handicapped on peak form and has won over C&D; not ruled out.
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14th

8

(12)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Coachello

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Mark Loughnane

Yet to fire this season, although he shaped as if in need of the run after a three-month layoff when a fading eighth of 11 in 6f Chester handicap 13 days ago; not ruled out off a falling mark.

25/1

8th

12

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Coachello

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Loughnane

Not the force of old but handicapped accordingly; only seen once since February and he didn't offer a great deal; usually held up so he will need plenty of luck in running from the inside stall.

25/1

11th

2

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Coachello

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Mark Loughnane

Long time since he won on turf and isn't as good now but remains consistent; returns from three months off but he can go well fresh; down to a career-low mark but he'd have preferred plenty of rain.

14/1

7/1

Form: 012-22 D BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 1222 since switched to AW, doing well at Chelmsford most recently considering he pulled hard in retained blinkers; now goes in reapplied cheekpieces; fighting chance with Mason Paetel taking off a handy 7lb.
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22th

21

(15)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

We Never Stop

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Suited by AW; both turf wins on good to firm and although he's 10lb lower than when last to finish in the Gold Cup 12 months ago he has not yet indicated that he handles anything slower than good.

33/1

7th

8

(2)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

We Never Stop

9st 11lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

On a losing run but he posted a very good second after wind surgery at Chester (6f) in June; went without his usual cheekpieces when last of 21 in 6f York handicap last month; no surprise to see him bounce back.

25/1

21th

12

(13)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

We Never Stop

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Three poor runs to begin his turf campaign but he underwent wind surgery in June and returned to form with a close second at Chester (6f, good) four weeks ago; not certain to confirm those placings with Stratusnine.

20/1

Form: 6580-7 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Losing spell goes back to his Wokingham win in 2023; has failed to dazzle in two C&D events since switched to AW; others preferred.
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13th

13

(15)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Saint Lawrence

8st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

He enjoyed his finest hour over this C&D when winning the 2023 Wokingham off a 20lb higher mark; he hasn't won since and his second over C&D in May on his seasonal/stable debut hasn't been a springboard to better things; others look safer.

14/1

6th

4

(4)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:54 Ripon

Saint Lawrence

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Having dropped down the weights he was a good second on his seasonal and stable debut at Ascot (6f, good) in May; however, two lesser runs have followed and this 8yo remains without a win since June 2023.

7/1

5th

5

(8)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

19:15 Hamilton

Saint Lawrence

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Having dropped down the weights he was a close second at Ascot (6f, good) in May on his stable/seasonal debut, and perhaps the soft ground didn't suit at Epsom last time; not written off but this 8yo has been regressive and remains without a win since June 2023.

10/1

5/1

Form: 18481- CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Registered a useful 5l success over C&D just before Christmas, taking AW record to 3-4 and Newcastle score to 2-2; the runner-up in that race has advertised the form by scoring twice since; could well progress further and defy a 10lb rise.
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18th

5

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Cajetan

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ruth Carr

Far from straightforward and his best form has come on AW; two good runs and three poor runs since joining Ruth Carr, his latest Newcastle fourth (blinkered first time) falling into the former category; not the most solid option but he is better than this level on his day and it is always worth a second look when Billy Loughnane is booked for the stable (four wins and four seconds from 22 rides).

10/1

4th

10

(8)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cajetan

8st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

5lb lower than when third on his stable debut in February; struggled since and connections now reach for blinkers; not solid but he's more than capable on his day.

16/1

10th

2

(10)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Cajetan

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ruth Carr

Blew hot and cold for Jack Channon and signs that it may be the same for new connections, shaping well at Wolverhampton in February but turning in lesser efforts twice since; well handicapped if this is one of his good days and the return of cheekpieces (first time for Ruth Carr) looks a plus.

9/1

Form: 5306-1 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Successful in similar event over C&D on New Year's Day, beating We Never Stop by 1l and taking Newcastle record to 5-12; major contender on the back of that career-best performance.
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16th

9

(6)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

The Caltonian

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Linda Perratt

Seven-time AW winner who is 0-24 on turf and usually races over 6f; currently in form, however, and has frame possibilities provided the return to 5f doesn't prove an issue.

14/1

3rd

5

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

The Caltonian

9st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Linda Perratt

All his seven victories have come on the AW but he wasn't discredited with fourth of ten in 6f Newmarket handicap 15 days ago; not out of things eased 1lb.

11/2

4th

9

(2)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:12 Newmarket (July)

The Caltonian

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Linda Perratt

Multiple AW winner; has shown most of his turf form at Ayr, not disgraced last time; 0-22 in this sphere, so the booking of Oisin Murphy (up for first time) needs to make a significant difference.

10/1

Form: 42073- D

Last run: 76 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Losing spell goes back to his Temple Stakes win in 2022; plenty of sound efforts since, most recently third to We Never Stop at Southwell, but is likely set for another supporting role.
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3rd

4

(6)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Kings Lynn

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

0-9 on the AW, but has gone very close on Tapeta on three occasions; 2lb lower than when beaten a head in a 0-110 contest over C&D in August and if able to reproduce that sort of form he would have a good chance.

7/1

6

(4)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Newbury

Kings Lynn

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Ended his lengthy losing run when winning a 7f handicap at Haydock in July; similar form on a couple of occasions since and he ran creditably in a hot 6f handicap at York two weeks ago; one to consider back down into Class 3 company.

9/1

17

(11)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Kings Lynn

8st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Not the force of old (won the Group 2 Temple Stakes in 2022) but he ended a long losing run at Haydock (7f, good) in July and went down only narrowly at Newcastle in August; however, he should have fared better at Ascot last time and he's been unplaced on both his previous outings at York.

25/1

Form: 0588-8 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Losing run goes back to June 2023 and recent form doesn't suggest he's about to regain the winning thread; finished behind some of these opponents in last few outings.
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3rd

10

(2)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:20 Southwell (AW)

Juan Les Pins

9st 3lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Not as good or consistent as he was and is always capable of fluffing the start; has been running over 6f on turf in recent times and will need things to fall just so back to 5f.

8/1

6th

10

(13)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Juan Les Pins

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Had been running well but has performed miserably in his last two races when awkward at the start both times.

20/1

16th

4

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Juan Les Pins

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Good run of form ground to a halt at Thirsk ten days ago when he wasn't on his best behaviour in the stalls; has the ability to feature off this mark but is not without risk.

14/1

Form: 22311- CD

Last run: 230 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Record of 422311 since joining this yard, most recently scoring narrowly at Epsom on Derby day (followed up C&D win); possibilities provided he returns from layoff in similar form.
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5th

4

(5)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 1

14:37 Lingfield (AW)

Misty Grey

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David O’Meara

Seems held by Marshman on Newcastle running but may fare better with that reappearance effort under his belt and bearing in mind he has been consistent otherwise for current stable; however, yet to break his Listed/Group duck after many attempts.

12/1

5th

4

(5)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 1

14:37 Lingfield (AW)

Misty Grey

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David O’Meara

Seems held by Marshman on Newcastle running but may fare better with that reappearance effort under his belt and bearing in mind he has been consistent otherwise for current stable; however, yet to break his Listed/Group duck after many attempts.

12/1

12th

1

(4)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Misty Grey

9st 12lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David O’Meara

Record of 422311 since joining this yard, most recently scoring narrowly at Epsom on Derby day (followed up C&D win); possibilities provided he returns from layoff in similar form.

11/1

33/1

Form: 734/9-

Last run: 265 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Multiple 7f/1m winner on turf; has bits of 6f form but ran badly in sole outing last year and needs to show he retains ability.
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8th

10

(11)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

16:50 Ayr

Gweedore

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Katie Scott

Stable stalwart with five course wins to his name; 2026 has been a struggle and although the handicapper is now relenting, he has enough to prove.

25/1

11th

2

(3)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

15:20 Musselburgh

Gweedore

9st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Katie Scott

Now 7lb lower than when making all for narrow C&D (soft) win at end of last season but is yet to strike form after five runs this year; needs a good boost from the first-time blinkers.

10/1

15th

2

(2)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Gweedore

10st 2lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Katie Scott

Ended last season with a 7f win on soft ground but made a slow start to this campaign; not the percentage call.

50/1

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16/1

Form: 011/0/ BF

Last run: 742 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Smart 7f performer for Charlie Appleby; has looked worth a crack at 6f but the betting may prove best guide on return from two-year absence; joined new connections for 130,000gns.
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3

(1)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:50 Listowel

Noble Truth

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Won the Jersey Stakes in 2022 for Godolphin but few runs since for various trainers and badly regressive; not easy to fancy despite plummeting mark.

28/1

11

(10)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Noble Truth

8st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: John C McConnell

Landed the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot in 2022 for Charlie Appleby; nearer last than first in all five starts since, including twice in big Ascot handicaps this summer; much reduced mark but impossible to have faith in.

25/1

12

(18)

26th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ascot

Noble Truth

9st 1lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John C McConnell

Landed the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot in 2022; four duck eggs since, latest in the Wokingham on debut for this Irish yard; best watched unless the market suggests a big revival is likely.

33/1

Form: 31121- CD

Last run: 74 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 131121 (over 6f/7f, mostly at Kempton) since handicapping and had something to spare last time; scored over C&D in August; progressing very well and may not have reached his ceiling yet; commands plenty of respect.
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6th

1

(5)

30th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Heathcliff

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

All five of his wins have been on the AW, with three of them here over 7f; ran a more encouraging race following some lesser efforts on turf when fourth of 11 in a Newcastle Group 3 three months ago but has to give weight all round in this field and is bottom on ratings.

25/1

4th

5

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Heathcliff

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Wouldn't judge him harshly on his two turf defeats this summer but even his best AW form needs bettering if he is to come out on top here.

20/1

21th

8

(19)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Heathcliff

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Fanshawe

Took a step forward on the AW earlier in the year, at 7f and 6f, but he didn't make his turf debut until never involved in a Listed race at Haydock (7f, good) in May; comes from a line of superb turf sprinters but this is a difficult first handicap on grass, to put it mildly.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £47.50
Straight Forecast £34.05
Tricast £431.35
Trifecta £537.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cajetan

NEWMARKET:

Heathcliff

RP RATINGS:

We Never Stop

TOPSPEED:

The Caltonian

The Star:

Marshman

Daily Mirror:

Noble Truth

D Express:

Coachello

Telegraph:

Heathcliff

Daily Record:

Heathcliff

The Times:

Cajetan

The Guardian:

Cajetan

Daily Mail:

Cajetan

The Sun:

Cajetan

POSTDATA:

We Never Stop