January 31 / 19.25 Newcastle (AW)

19.25

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  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 7647-1 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Made virtually all to open account over C&D three weeks ago, his ninth start; subsequent 3lb rise ought to be manageable and he has scope to build on that recent success; high on the list.
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2nd

1

(5)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Lord Capulet

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Front-runner who's won five already this year, the first four over C&D; a 5lb rise for his latest turf victory under 5lb claimer Jack Nicholls demands more but such has been his rate of progress he may well be up to it.

11/4

1st

1

(10)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:50 Redcar

Lord Capulet

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Front-runner who landed his fourth 7f Newcastle success of the year when seeing off 13 rivals last month; his 2lb nudge for that is offset by his rider's claim; 0-4 on turf but probably a bit premature to suggest he won't prove fully effective on the grass.

4/1

1st

8

(5)

20th Apr 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lord Capulet

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Front-runner who won three in a row over C&D at the start of the year; finished out the back behind Anthropologist here last month but he didn't lead in that race and raced freely after being crowded in the pack; this is another competitive event but he has possibilities if he can bounce back.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 727-74

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Gave pretty good account when keeping-on fourth behind Ana Emaraaty and Ardaddy over C&D last week but is 0-19 now and others in this line-up have more pressing claims.
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3rd

8

(8)

27th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Pit Boss

8st 12lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Liam Bailey

Won over C&D last month and placed on next four starts prior to winning over C&D last Saturday; it was an apprentice handicap last time, so he escapes a penalty today; solid contender.

4/1

1st

4

(8)

21st Mar 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pit Boss

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Liam Bailey

Just one win from 25 starts but that came over C&D last month and he's been placed here in all four subsequent runs, including a close third over 7f last week; on same mark on this drop back in trip and he's a key player.

11/4

3rd

11

(8)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Pit Boss

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Well backed when getting up late to win 6f course handicap last month; three solid placed efforts have followed (including C&D) and he could be on the premises again.

7/1

6/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 375-72 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Yet to make any further progress since breakthrough win at Southwell (7f) in October but lost out only by a head to Ana Emaraaty over C&D one week ago and has obvious each-way claims if in similar form again.
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3rd

6

(6)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Ardaddy

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

C&D winner but below par of late, beating one in 1m handicap here two weeks ago; it's now 13 starts since that victory too.

9/1

7th

7

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Ardaddy

9st 3lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Michael Appleby

Regularly on the premises but he has just one win (over 7f on this course) from 18 attempts, and first-time cheekpieces failed to galvanise him over 6f here last time.

15/2

5th

5

(7)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:43 Southwell (AW)

Ardaddy

9st 4lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Michael Appleby

Ran well on his first three starts for this stable but last week's Wolverhampton effort was disappointing; connections now turn to cheekpieces.

7/1

Form: 6030-2

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Not easy to predict but belied 40-1 odds when second over 1m here three weeks ago and has now been placed on two of his four stable starts; 7f also suits; contender if in the right mood.
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4th

6

(9)

11th May 2026

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Book Of Life

9st 7lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Hard to win with but usually gives her running round here and arrives in form; will want to settle better back up in trip but holds each-way claims otherwise.

8/1

2nd

7

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Book Of Life

10st 13lb

J: Mr Lucas Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Doesn't win very often (2-38) but he's made the frame on his three starts this month and should not be far away.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 05133- CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Came good with C&D win in November, her seventh start, and was placed off mark 1lb higher than today's on both subsequent appearances (7f/1m); likely to be right in the thick of things again.
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8th

6

(8)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

13:32 Southwell (AW)

Minshaar

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stephanie Cassidy

7f Tapeta winner last November, when 1lb lower; has taken some backward steps since then; has left Richard Fahey since being comfortably held at Newcastle latest; drops another 1lb; each-way player.

12/1

5th

1

(7)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Minshaar

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Came good with C&D win in November, her seventh start, and was placed off mark 1lb higher than today's on both subsequent appearances (7f/1m); likely to be right in the thick of things again.

7/1

5

(9)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Minshaar

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

0-6, but has shown ability and was only beaten just over 2l into fifth of 12 at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) 15 days ago; does stay this far and is one for the shortlist.

6/1

Form: 332-52

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden after 14 runs and has a tendency to race too freely but was placed on four of his last five appearances, most recently when very close second here (6f; first-time tongue-tie) 11 days ago; also suited by 7f; ought to make his presence felt again.
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1st

8

(2)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:19 Leicester

Instant Bond

9st 5lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Well beaten in two turf handicaps either side of a break in 2025 but he was off the mark on the AW in March and has run respectably in defeat since; might well have more to offer on this surface.

5/1

3rd

1

(6)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Instant Bond

11st 2lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: Michael Wigham

Off the mark at 18th attempt when scoring at Newcastle earlier this month (6f) and fair third there since; top amateur rides; one with a chance.

5/2

3rd

6

(5)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Instant Bond

9st 5lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Michael Wigham

Off the mark at the 18th attempt when coming from rear to score over C&D ten days ago; back up 4lb in the weights but he pulled clear with Tomorrow Day last time and he was as good as ever with that convincing success; respected.

7/2

Form: 3/054-

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; safely held on first two starts for Michael Herrington but kept on well for very respectable fourth of 13 over C&D in refitted hood six weeks ago and could plausibly take another step forward today.
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4th

3

(1)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

17:27 Catterick

Amelias Joy

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Michael Herrington

Made it two wins in her last three starts in 7f Wolverhampton handicap last month; up 5lb and needs to reproduce it on her first turf run since her debut.

3/1

1st

8

(1)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amelias Joy

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Herrington

Off the mark at the tenth attempt with a narrow win over C&D last month; only 2lb higher here but she was disappointing when favourite at Southwell last time and needs to step up again after that.

9/1

7th

7

(5)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Amelias Joy

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Got it together lately, having looked regressive, and is only 2lb higher than when off the mark at Wolverhampton recently (first-time cheekpieces added to the usual hood); tonight's more demanding 7f should work in her favour; player.

5/1

Form: 733-41 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Versatile 6yo who had form over all sorts of trips last year and just did enough to hold off Ardaddy over C&D one week ago; recent 3lb rise is probably enough to leave him a shade vulnerable, though.
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9th

11

(9)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

8st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Five-time winner over 6f-1m2f here, the latest from 3lb lower over 7f in January; capable of playing a part if this sets up for his closing style.

13/2

5th

7

(6)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:13 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Versatile sort; narrowly beat Ardaddy at Newcastle (7f) in January; creditable fourth at Wolverhampton (9.5f) last time; not ruled out.

7/1

8th

7

(2)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Versatile 6yo who had form over all sorts of trips last year and just did enough to hold off Ardaddy over C&D one week ago; recent 3lb rise is probably enough to leave him a shade vulnerable, though.

6/1

10/1

Form: 211-66 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Looked in excellent nick when winning twice here in the autumn (7f/1m) but has not been at the same level on his two appearances this month (both 1m) and still needs to prove he can cope with a mark this high.
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9th

6

(3)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Coramento

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: David Thompson

Looked in excellent nick when winning twice here in the autumn (7f/1m) but has not been at the same level on his two appearances this month (both 1m) and still needs to prove he can cope with a mark this high.

10/1

6th

3

(9)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Coramento

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Thompson

Won three handicaps at Newcastle after joining this yard last March; only midfield at that track three weeks ago but still feasibly weighted and Rossa Ryan is booked.

4/1

9

(6)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Coramento

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: David Thompson

1m win here on stable debut in March and he's followed that with five good runs in defeat, most recently a near miss over C&D three weeks ago; closely matched with the winner Ring Of Gold; should make another bold bid.

6/1

Non-runners

Jkr Cobbler, Serengeti Sunrise

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Payout
Exacta £15.00
Straight Forecast £13.39
Tricast £93.69
Trifecta £119.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lord Capulet

NEWMARKET:

Instant Bond

Daily Mail:

Ana Emaraaty

The Sun:

Ardaddy

D Express:

Jkr Cobbler

Telegraph:

Instant Bond

RP RATINGS:

Lord Capulet

POSTDATA:

Lord Capulet

The Times:

Lord Capulet

The Guardian:

Lord Capulet

Daily Mirror:

Lord Capulet

Daily Record:

Lord Capulet

The Star:

Ana Emaraaty