January 17 / 14.10 Newcastle (AW)

14.10

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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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5th

5

(8)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Run Boy Run

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Several good efforts in defeat against top 6f handicappers this year but he never shifted much in the weights and the return to soft ground may have made the difference when he made nearly all to win the Ayr Gold Cup recently; serious rain would bring him into the reckoning.

12/1

15

(6)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Run Boy Run

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Yet to win this year but he's run some mighty races in defeat, in the frame in the Stewards' Cup and last week's Portland (only run out of second in the closing stages); should run his race again but there will probably be a few stronger.

16/1

11

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Run Boy Run

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Fourth to stablemate Two Tribes in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood but then ran poorly in another big field at York and doesn't look to have much in hand of the handicapper.

18/1

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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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

6th

1

(4)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Coachello

9st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

Ran well in a 0-90 at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in December and was only beaten around 2l when fifth of seven there nine days ago; now 5lb below his last winning mark but this isn't guaranteed to be run to suit his hold-up style.

4/1

5th

1

(3)

3rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Coachello

9st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Mark Loughnane

Conditions suit and he ran well for third in a stronger race over C&D in late December; not so good at Newcastle two weeks ago but he's still a key player dropped into a Class 4.

3/1

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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16th

8

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

We Never Stop

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Seems best on the AW these days and has run poorly on his last two turf outings, including here; others make more appeal.

50/1

19th

13

(2)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

We Never Stop

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Two-time turf winner who ran well when third at Newcastle (6f, AW) in March; however, the AW seems preferable nowadays and he finished last at Newmarket (5f, good) last month when back on grass.

50/1

8th

3

(5)

14th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:35 Newmarket

We Never Stop

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Often leads; first two wins on turf (6f/5f; good to firm) but better on AW and it's a long time since he showed much on grass; slow to find form on sand over the winter but he's dropped a few pounds now back at 5f; one to keep an eye on for yard that has won two of the last nine runnings.

5/1

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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2nd

10

(5)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Saint Lawrence

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Hit the handicap heights when winning the Wokingham over C&D in 2023 on debut for Archie Watson, then close up in the Group 1 Maurice de Gheest; desperately hard to place in handicaps since but he's had wind surgery since last seen in October and, even at this late stage, he might well turn it on for Kevin Ryan off a 17lb lower mark than at the start of last year.

9/1

1

(8)

2nd Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Salisbury

Saint Lawrence

10st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Archie Watson

0-19 since winning the Wokingham on stable debut in 2023 and this 7yo has regressed; however, having dropped down the weights he hasn't run badly on his last two starts and drops down in grade today; not ruled out.

12/1

13

(4)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

15:00 Doncaster

Saint Lawrence

8st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Beaten 18 times since making a winning stable debut in the 2023 Wokingham; his seventh of 20 at York three weeks ago was a step back in the right direction but he needs another today to exploit his falling mark.

33/1

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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10th

3

(5)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Caltonian

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Linda Perratt

Came from off the pace to record a decisive C&D success in January; ran no sort of race over 5f here in February, always behind after a slow start; better than that and no surprise to see him rebound.

16/1

13th

4

(7)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Caltonian

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

Hold-up performer who needs things to fall right but they did just that when he surged home in a good 6f handicap here three weeks ago; up 5lb but not impossibly treated on last season's best and the return to 5f won't be a negative.

8/1

1st

11

(2)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

The Caltonian

8st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Linda Perratt

Solid efforts in defeat here on his last two starts; returning to 6f in his favour and he could go well at a big price.

25/1

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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2nd

4

(13)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Juan Les Pins

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Ended a lengthy losing run at Newcastle in March and added to his tally with a Thirsk win last month (6f, good); better form when a close third in a Class 3 at Newbury three weeks ago and a 1lb rise is manageable; conditions won't be an issue having finished third in a Wokingham in his prime; high on the list.

11/2

3rd

16

(3)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Juan Les Pins

8st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

He had dropped a long way in the weights prior to popping up at Newcastle (5f) last month; ran well at Doncaster ten days later and back on the scoresheet with a Thirsk win last week (6f, good); won that apprentice race (no penalty today) last time with more authority than the winning margin might suggest but he is up in class today.

10/1

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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4th

3

(8)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

16:25 Musselburgh

Gweedore

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

Stable stalwart; just 1lb higher than for his front-running C&D win last November (soft) but his two runs this year have been unconvincing; will no doubt pop up at some point but perhaps in a race with less pace pressure.

16/1

14th

7

(9)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Gweedore

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

He has been a fine advertisement for Katie Scott, winning 13 races over 7f and 1m; 0-6 at this trip but he was beaten less than one length in the 2023 Ayr Gold Cup; recent Musselburgh return should have blown away the cobwebs but others are still more appealing for win purposes.

33/1

7th

5

(10)

4th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 2

13:55 Musselburgh

Gweedore

8st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Often leads; superb 9yo with six course wins, the latest over C&D (soft) in November; not weighted out of it off the same mark as his second to Persuasion here last April but he's had a much longer break this time and is drawn widest.

13/2

OUR TIP

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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7th

4

(6)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 1

15:40 Haydock

Heathcliff

9st 10lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: James Fanshawe

In good form on the AW this year, winning a handicap at Lingfield (7f) in February and running creditably when fourth in similar event at Newcastle (6f) on Good Friday; has shown he's up to Listed level but this is still a warm race in which to be making his debut on grass.

25/1

4th

3

(11)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Heathcliff

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

C&D winner; running well in handicaps this winter before a fine second in Listed company at Wolverhampton four weeks ago; the 10lb hike for that will surely leave him vulnerable.

25/1

2nd

3

(1)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 1

15:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heathcliff

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Still improving and his latest Lingfield success (7f) was just reward for a string of good placed efforts this year; has a stiff task at the weights but likely he will fare better than they suggest.

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

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