January 21 / 16.40 Newcastle (AW)

16.40

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  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 3337-8 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner off marks in the 80s in 2022, but despite some creditable efforts late last year his losing run now stands at 49; best to look elsewhere.
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6th

15

(17)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Asadjumeirah

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Antony Brittain

His last turf success came over this C&D (good) but back in April 2022; this is his level now but others are more appealing for win purposes.

20/1

8th

12

(6)

1st May 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

8st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Five-time C&D winner; unable to justify favouritism in a 0-55 here 11 days ago and he has more on his plate at this level.

12/1

3rd

6

(6)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

9st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

Five AW wins but losing run is mounting up; needs a fast pace to aim at and is slipping down the weights; likely to come good again one of these days.

6/1

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2nd
3 (11)
Bungle Bay

9/4

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 59031- D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
All five wins have come at Wolverhampton, the last three over 7f and the latest was a narrow success last month; only 2lb higher and he might get away with the drop back in trip on this stiff track; firmly in the mix.
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2nd

2

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bungle Bay

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

All eight wins have come here, five over this trip including in a 0-55 handicap six weeks ago; 1-1 at this level and very much respected.

5/1

2nd

5

(9)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bungle Bay

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

All eight wins have been at this track (five over C&D) but has been below his best this year and doesn't look ready to strike.

7/1

8th

9

(10)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Bungle Bay

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: James Evans

Wolverhampton specialist who doesn't run often on turf these days and rarely goes this far; not in much form on the AW this year and isn't obviously fancied.

16/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 4486-5 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Showed a bt more when fifth of 12 in a 0-50 classified event at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) a fortnight ago and is 2lb lower than for the latest of two C&D wins early last year; each-way claims.
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3rd

7

(2)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Noble Captain

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

slowly away, in rear, headway over 1f out, went third inside final 110yds

6/1

3rd

7

(2)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Noble Captain

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

slowly away, in rear, headway over 1f out, went third inside final 110yds, kept on

6/1

5th

9

(8)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Noble Captain

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Katie Scott

dwelt start, in rear

20/1

33/1

Form: 06078-

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Placed in three 0-50 classified events over C&D this time last year, but recent efforts have been moderate and he is now 0-28; hard to fancy.
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5th

8

(10)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Daay

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Took his record to 0-33 when well beaten here on Thursday (6f); hard to fancy.

33/1

5th

7

(3)

20th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Daay

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

in touch with leaders

33/1

6th

5

(7)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Daay

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: David Thompson

Longstanding maiden; didn't get a clear run at things here last week (6f) but it wasn't the difference between victory and defeat; others look safer.

20/1

6/1

Form: 9608-5 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
1-17, the win off 10lb higher on stable debut over C&D last May; not beaten far into fifth of ten at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) this month, on his return from 131 days off, where he met trouble (She'sashambles third); interesting back here.
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4th

7

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Raft Up

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

In fine form at 6f on the AW of late, winning at Southwell and Newcastle; has a better strike-rate on sand than turf (1-17) but he was running to a similar level on grass as AW in 2025 and it may be unwise to presume he's a one-surface wonder; respected.

3/1

1st

5

(8)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Raft Up

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

Good efforts in all three 6f runs this year, placed behind the prolific Yorkshire Glory twice and readily seeing off five rivals at Southwell eight days ago; 1lb well in under a penalty; should go well.

5/1

9/1

Form: 0367-4

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far into fourth of nine over C&D this month and the winner has gone in twice since, but he is now 0-25; plenty to prove.
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11th

12

(6)

8th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mr Stanley

8st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Philip Kirby

Took record to 0-29 when chasing home Billy McGarry over C&D last month; enjoyed a relatively soft lead that day and is likely vulnerable for win purposes again.

16/1

11th

12

(6)

8th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mr Stanley

8st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Philip Kirby

Took record to 0-29 when chasing home Billy McGarry over C&D last month; enjoyed a relatively soft lead that day and is likely vulnerable for win purposes again.

16/1

2nd

8

(7)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Mr Stanley

8st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Philip Kirby

28-race maiden who was tailed off on his only attempt at 1m last October; easy enough to have reservations.

14/1

33/1

Form: 965-09

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
No closer than fifth in 12 starts and finished a well-beaten last of nine in an amateur riders' handicap over C&D 11 days ago; makes little appeal.
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9

(4)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

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

Form: 3425-3 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Mainly consistent on Tapeta since gaining her only success in 19 starts in a 0-50 classified event at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) in August, going down by only a neck and a short head when third of ten at Southwell (6f) this month; just 1lb higher and should be seriously involved.
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3rd

8

(9)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

SheSashambles

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Won in this grade on turf in summer 2024 but is 0-26 on AW; made the frame twice off her basement handicap over C&D in the autumn and didn't run badly when seventh in this grade here last month but others look stronger.

20/1

8

(5)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

SheSashambles

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Phillip Makin

Came up short in similar event at Newcastle on Tuesday, taking AW record to 0-26; gained sole turf success in 2024.

7th

8

(3)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:13 Newcastle (AW)

SheSashambles

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Yet to win on AW (0-25); far from convincing since finishing fourth to Bishop's Glory over 6f here (7-1) in November; last of seven over 6f here ten days ago; clear and obvious risks.

16/1

Form: 3252-5 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Won here (5f) as a 3yo; 0-23 since, albeit often in the frame; dropping back to 6f is not sure to help.
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6

(6)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Urban Dandy

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

In consistent form in the spring when finishing a close second five times, including over C&D, as well as winning a 1m classified event at Newcastle; however, he hasn't been in the same form since back from a break, drastically so last time out; others are much preferred.

16/1

6

(6)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Urban Dandy

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

In consistent form in the spring when finishing a close second five times, including over C&D, as well as winning a 1m classified event at Newcastle; however, he hasn't been in the same form since back from a break, drastically so last time out; others are much preferred.

16/1

Form: 6447-

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Well held in her first three starts over 5f (two of them here) early last year and failed to beat a rival on handicap debut over C&D in October; still unexposed but returns from another four months off with plenty to prove.
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10th

11

(4)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tees Harriet

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Colin Teague

Didn't progress for Adrian Nicholls, failing to beat a rival in either handicap run; makes stable debut (same owner) at a low level and her first two runs did offer hope of better.

16/1

10th

1

(9)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Tees Harriet

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Adrian Nicholls

never better than midfield

25/1

10th

1

(9)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Tees Harriet

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Adrian Nicholls

Well held in her first three starts over 5f (two of them here) early last year and failed to beat a rival on handicap debut over C&D in October; still unexposed but returns from another four months off with plenty to prove.

25/1

Non-runners

Bernie The Bear

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Payout
Exacta £46.10
Straight Forecast £53.56
Tricast £452.79
Trifecta £437.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

She'sashambles

Telegraph:

Raft Up

The Times:

Bungle Bay

Daily Mail:

Tees Harriet

Daily Mirror:

Noble Captain

RP RATINGS:

Bernie The Bear

POSTDATA:

Asadjumeirah

The Sun:

She'sashambles

Daily Record:

She'sashambles

D Express:

Raft Up

The Star:

Raft Up

The Guardian:

Bungle Bay