February 06 / 17.30 Newcastle (AW)

17.30

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SBK: Betting Without The Bull Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £7851
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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SBK: Betting Without The Bull Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Snow showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.10
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 7085-8

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Both wins on turf; never dangerous over C&D on reappearance and AW record remains unconvincing; chance partly depends on how well he responds to first-time visor.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

21

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Golden Strike

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Record of 122 over 7f on AW once fitted with a visor; however, despite turf achievements early in career, his return to turf at Doncaster (7f, good to soft; second favourite) in March bore no comparison.

20/1

12th

13

(11)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Golden Strike

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Record of 122, all over 7f on AW, since wearing visor; most recently bumped into thriving rival who was on the second leg of a four-timer; dual winner on turf; solid claims in the retained headgear.

11/2

2nd

4

(4)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Strike

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Reinvigorated by a visor, winning a C&D handicap (beat Bobby Joe Leg) early last month before a close second at Southwell two weeks ago (Goldmoyne third); up another 2lb today but he threatened to be useful in his youth and should have another big run in him.

5/2

OUR TIP

14/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 0613-0 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Veteran who is a multiple winner at Newcastle, most recently in December; however, he commenced his 2026 campaign with a duck egg.
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10th

9

(9)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Joe Leg

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ruth Carr

11-time course winner who defied this mark over C&D in December; some creditable efforts since but he has been a bit up and down and was only sixth behind Anthropologist here last time; others preferred.

16/1

6th

5

(9)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Joe Leg

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

11-time course winner, the latest over C&D in December, and he twice finished placed over C&D last month; certainly of interest on that form but this 12yo has gone off the boil on his last two starts.

14/1

11th

1

(7)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Bobby Joe Leg

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Failed to fire at Newcastle last week but this veteran had run two fine races in defeat beforehand; fully effective at this track too so no great surprise were he to rebound quickly.

12/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 1-4343 CD

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Course regular who has been in a consistent vein of form since autumn, winning twice; third to Sea Legend in apprentice race two days ago but Warren Fentiman can use his valuable 5lb claim this time.
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4th

7

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Concert Boy

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Katie Scott

All five wins have come here, the latest over C&D in December, and he was short-headed over 7f here on March 12; this hold-up horse was on the wrong end of a pace bias when 2l sixth over C&D last Saturday and could play a leading role if this pans out more favourably.

7/1

6th

10

(9)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Concert Boy

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Katie Scott

All of his five wins have been at Newcastle and he produced a strong finish to go close over 7f here last Thursday; only 1lb higher on this step back up in trip and he's an interesting contender.

5/1

2nd

9

(6)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Concert Boy

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Katie Scott

Two Class 6 wins here (including this trip) in late 2025 but recent efforts no more than respectable, including at Wolverhampton on Monday.

8/1

12/1

Form: 066-67 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Three wins here, the most recent off 2lb higher in September; not in quite the form since but has a good chance if proving resurgent; about 1l behind Concert Boy last time.
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2nd

7

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:12 Ayr

Novak

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Beaten 13 times since last win at Newcastle (7f, AW) last September but close fifth of seven at Ayr (1m, good to firm) recently and he may appreciate the return to 7f; his mark continues to fall and he might not be far away.

15/2

5th

6

(6)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Novak

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Has done his winning over 6f/7f, the last five times on AW (hasn't scored on turf since 2023); kept mostly to Newcastle since last September; not the percentage call in this scenario.

12/1

11/2

Form: 7463-4

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Record of 0-12 on AW and 0-10 for current yard but he has proved largely consistent at Kempton since returned to this sphere; frame possibilities if staying at the same level and win possibilities on best form.
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6th

5

(3)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:21 Southwell (AW)

Lerwick

9st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

0-13 on AW and 0-11 for current yard, runner-up both starts here; largely consistent this autumn/winter at Kempton and Newcastle but others are more persuasive for the win.

9/1

5th

2

(7)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lerwick

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

Record of 0-12 on AW and 0-10 for current yard but he has proved largely consistent at Kempton since returned to this sphere; frame possibilities if staying at the same level and win possibilities on best form.

11/2

4th

3

(11)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:08 Kempton (AW)

Lerwick

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

Losing run up to 16 but much better when third of 12 over C&D last month; that race has produced winners since and he races off the same mark, but the outside stall presents a problem; blinkers return.

5/1

Form: 2290-6 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Gained his two wins for previous yard off 4lb lower but has been competitive off current mark; caught the eye, amid traffic issues, at Wolverhampton on stable/seasonal debut; interesting.
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14

(13)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

Anthropologist

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Michael Herrington

7f-1m AW winner and 7f turf winner (good) last year when 6lb lower; well below par on both AW and turf on his last two starts and he does have a little to prove after that.

20/1

4th

6

(2)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:28 Yarmouth

Anthropologist

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Gained his third success when winning at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March having got plenty of cover when there was a headwind; wasn't able to match that effort there 23 days ago and now steps back up in grade; returns to turf with place claims.

12/1

6th

3

(4)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Anthropologist

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

4yo who recorded his third win when beating ten rivals over C&D last month; back up 4lb but he travelled strongly for a long way last time and hit a personal best with that stylish success; key player.

4/1

8/1

Form: 17164- D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Three wins on turf; 0-7 on AW and often slowly away but is difficult to dismiss, having posted an encouraging effort over C&D most recently; Jack Dace takes off a handy 5lb.
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2nd

1

(14)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Born A Rebel

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Patrick Owens

Can miss the break but scored twice last year, a 20-1 win at Newmarket (good to firm) in July supplemented by a Yarmouth (also 7f, good to soft) success in September; never dangerous on AW return in February but might do better this time.

20/1

7th

6

(9)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Born A Rebel

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Patrick Owens

Three wins on turf; 0-7 on AW and often slowly away but is difficult to dismiss, having posted an encouraging effort over C&D most recently; Jack Dace takes off a handy 5lb.

8/1

3

(8)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Born A Rebel

9st 12lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Patrick Owens

Seen to advantage (sat off the strong pace) when producing career win number three (second at Yarmouth) 34 days ago (7f); she stays this far but it's doubtful things will pan out as favourably and a 6lb rise is tough.

9/2

2/1

Form: 05-431 C

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Steadily back to form at Newcastle (1m) this year; had more in hand than the winning margin suggests in apprentice event on Wednesday; respected off same mark, assuming he copes with the return to 7f (second attempt).
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8th

9

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:42 Redcar

Sea Legend

8st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins at Newcastle (1m, AW) this year, including on his latest start last month; 2lb out of the handicap today and he's 0-13 on turf, but has been placed a few times on grass and is not discounted.

6/1

1st

5

(9)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Sea Legend

9st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Just 2-33 but both wins have come here, the latest over C&D last month; found to be lame when down the field two days later and 7f looked too sharp when third here three weeks ago; he's one to consider now back up in trip.

9/2

3rd

7

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sea Legend

9st 1lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Too strong for his rivals in a Class 6 over a mile here last month; reportedly finished lame when disappointing (13-8f) behind Golden Strike here four weeks ago; revised 3lb higher mark has now kicked in.

6/1

Non-runners

Conquest Of Power

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £80.90
Straight Forecast £79.05
Tricast £319.79
Trifecta £577.40

Selections

THE NORTH:

Sea Legend

SPOTLIGHT:

Anthropologist

RP RATINGS:

Lerwick

Telegraph:

Golden Strike

The Sun:

Concert Boy

The Guardian:

Novak

POSTDATA:

Anthropologist

The Times:

Anthropologist

Daily Mirror:

Lerwick

Daily Mail:

Sea Legend

D Express:

Sea Legend

The Star:

Sea Legend

Daily Record:

Sea Legend