January 22 / 17.00 Newcastle (AW)

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 7760-

Last run: 120 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in four turf starts last year, including 6f Redcar handicap debut in September; switches to AW for the first time after four months off; needs improvement.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:35 Nottingham

Contorno

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tom Tate

Won two 5f handicaps at Newcastle (AW) this year but he's not finished closer than fifth in six starts on turf; got badly hampered at Ripon (6f, good) two weeks ago but he was the outsider in that race others are more convincing.

16/1

9th

9

(10)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Ripon

Contorno

8st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Tom Tate

Dictated a steady pace to maintain his unbeaten Newcastle record (5f; 2-2) on penultimate start; no excuses when a weakening fifth (Liverpool Star third) on turf return at Catterick (5f, good; 6-1) 17 days ago; 2lb above last winning mark (AW).

10/1

5th

9

(9)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:13 Catterick

Contorno

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Tom Tate

Justified strong market support on his 5f Newcastle handicap debut in January; finished behind the reopposing Liverpool Star at Southwell next time but resumed his progression when landing another 5f Newcastle handicap last month; edged out a next-time-out winner on that occasion so should still be feasibly treated after a 2lb nudge.

3/1

4/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 30644-

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Fourth in two course handicaps last month; not beaten far dropped to 5f latterly; only had five starts so may not have reached his limit.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Mystical Land

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

11-race maiden; good run when second over C&D in January; hasn't run quite as well since, although fair run with today's headgear on for first time over C&D two weeks ago (just behind stable companion Golden Havana); each-way chance.

6/1

4th

9

(8)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Mystical Land

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Not seen it out a couple of times over 6f on turf latterly; run well a few times over C&D and the handicapper has given him a chance switched from blinkers to a visor; trainer also saddles Golden Havana.

12/1

6th

2

(5)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:20 Redcar

Mystical Land

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

0-9, his best run when second to an unexposed rival over 5f at Newcastle AW in January; beaten 26l on his return to turf at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) 13 days ago and has slipped to a career-low mark; doesn't look ready to capitalize.

8/1

Form: 374-22

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
0-10 but has run well when going down only to a pair of improvers in 6f Southwell handicaps in recent weeks; big shout if as effective back at 5f.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(6)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:43 Catterick

Mademoiselle Belle

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Ellison

5f AW winner who has been placed over 5f and 6f on turf; beaten just 1l from the same mark at Nottingham (6f, good) but well below that level when back there over 5f (good) latest; not ruled out.

7/2

6th

8

(5)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:35 Nottingham

Mademoiselle Belle

9st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Record is only 1-18 but she got back near her best when a rallying second behind Tickettothestars here (6f, good) two weeks ago; should be unfazed by this drop back in trip and has claims off only 1lb higher than last time.

5/1

2nd

4

(7)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:55 Nottingham

Mademoiselle Belle

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Record is only 1-18 and she looks fairly exposed, at least on AW; placed in two of her three turf runs (maiden/novice company).

12/1

Form: 0815-7 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Left his maiden/novice form behind him when running away with a 6f course nursery in first-time blinkers in November; hasn't come close to backing that up twice since but there's nothing wrong with that winning form (second won next time) and possible that new headgear (visor) and a drop back to 5f could spark a revival.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

14:10 Catterick

The Tunguska Event

9st 11lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: John & Sean Quinn

A dual 6f winner at Newcastle over the winter and back from eight weeks off with a very good second of 14 in 6f Pontefract handicap last month; up 2lb but not out of things.

7/2

2nd

2

(6)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

The Tunguska Event

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

The winner of two of his five handicap runs, more recently when beating Dream Forever at Newcastle eight weeks ago; better drawn than his old rival today and may confirm the placings despite 5lb worse terms.

5/1

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11/2

Form: 654-6

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
No significant impact when sixth of 13 on 6f Kempton handicap debut a fortnight ago but it's possible this drop to the minimum trip could suit this free-goer.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(1)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ya Habibti

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Dylan Cunha

No significant impact when sixth of 13 on 6f Kempton handicap debut a fortnight ago but it's possible this drop to the minimum trip could suit this free-goer.

11/2

6th

7

(5)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Leicester

Ya Habibti

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Dylan Cunha

13,000gns yearling; first foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners Day Of Conquest (useful 7f/1m 2yo), Day By Day (useful 5f/6f) and Alexander Ballet (5f; dam of 1m Group 1 2yo winner Hearts of Fire); makes sense to check the betting.

14/1

6th

7

(5)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Leicester

Ya Habibti

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Dylan Cunha

13,000gns yearling; first foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners Day Of Conquest (useful 7f/1m 2yo), Day By Day (useful 5f/6f) and Alexander Ballet (5f; dam of 1m Group 1 2yo winner Hearts of Fire); makes sense to check the betting.

14/1

9/2

Form: 745-

Last run: 125 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Had three qualifying runs over 6f in August/September, improving her RPR each time; fitted with cheekpieces now dropping to 5f for her handicap debut after four months off; yard has a healthy strike-rate here and it'll interesting to see what the betting makes of her.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(2)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Aly AAli

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: James Ferguson

Had three qualifying runs over 6f in August/September, improving her RPR each time; fitted with cheekpieces now dropping to 5f for her handicap debut after four months off; yard has a healthy strike-rate here and it'll interesting to see what the betting makes of her.

9/2

5th

1

(1)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:44 Newcastle (AW)

Aly AAli

9st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: James Ferguson

She has run to a modest level in two runs in 6f events (good to firm/Polytrack) in recent weeks; shapes as though she will be seen to better effect when faced with more of a stamina test.

12/1

1

(7)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:35 Lingfield (AW)

Aly AAli

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: James Ferguson

32,000gns yearling; showed some ability when seventh of 12 at Windsor (6f, good to firm; 28-1) 23 days ago; now switches to AW and she may well take a step forward.

11/1

Form: 908-

Last run: 190 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Always behind in three outings last summer but allotted a basement mark as a result and his pedigree provides the hope for better this year; Jason Hart is on stablemate The Tunguska Event but this one is still worth a look in the betting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(10)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Amazon Jungle

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John & Sean Quinn

Always behind on recent handicap debut here (5f); might have needed that outing (his first since July) but is not easily recommended on this return to 6f.

20/1

7th

8

(3)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Amazon Jungle

8st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John & Sean Quinn

Always behind in three outings last summer but allotted a basement mark as a result and his pedigree provides the hope for better this year; Jason Hart is on stablemate The Tunguska Event but this one is still worth a look in the betting.

9/1

8th

2

(2)

16th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Catterick

Amazon Jungle

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Behind early in his first two races and failed to make any inroads late on; low-grade nurseries beckon.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £12.40
Straight Forecast £14.07
Tricast £36.18
Trifecta £54.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mademoiselle Belle

RP RATINGS:

Aly A'Ali

Daily Mail:

The Tunguska Event

POSTDATA:

Mademoiselle Belle

The Times:

Mademoiselle Belle

The Guardian:

Mademoiselle Belle

The Star:

Mademoiselle Belle

Daily Record:

Mademoiselle Belle

NEWMARKET:

Aly A'Ali

Telegraph:

Aly A'Ali

D Express:

Aly A'Ali

Daily Mirror:

Aly A'Ali