February 06 / 20.00 Newcastle (AW)

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SBK Betting Podcast Handicap

  • Prize money: £18319
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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SBK Betting Podcast Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Snow showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.30
  • Place: £3.90

Form: 402-72 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
2-16 on AW; below par in the Chelmsford event won by North View but that is flanked by sound efforts over C&D, close second both times; may remain competitive.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Benacre

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

No turf win since 2022 but he has won three AW handicaps in the last 14 months; should be well treated but recent efforts haven't been his best; this is a drop in class so not dismissed, even though the return of cheekpieces wouldn't be an obvious plus based on previous usage.

9/1

4th

5

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

Benacre

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Charlie Johnston

Not won on turf since his 2yo days but it was a fairly close third at Musselburgh (7f, good) in April; now 4lb lower after four lesser runs; handicapping case can be made but percentage call is to oppose.

9/1

5th

5

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Newmarket (July)

Benacre

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Not won on turf since his 2yo days and has gone off the boil, finishing a remote last behind Physique at Beverley a few weeks ago; hard to recommend off the back of that.

12/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 56651- D

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Absent since scoring at Wolverhampton 74 days ago when having only his second attempt over 7f and third attempt on AW; unexposed under the conditions.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

2

(9)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:27 Newbury

The Dragon King

10st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Bounced back to form when second of seven at Salisbury (7f, good) last month; 1lb rise for that still leaves him 1lb below his last winning mark and he ran well in his only previous attempt over this far; shortlisted.

6/1

2nd

3

(1)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:44 Salisbury

The Dragon King

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Won off 2lb higher in Class 4 on AW last November; has failed to land a blow in Class 3 races since returned to turf but this drop back in grade may have a positive effect; fairly useful in this sphere as a 2yo.

8/1

8th

12

(6)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

The Dragon King

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Clive Cox

Previously effective on turf but form dipped returned to this sphere last time and he still hasn't scored on grass since his 2yo days; admittedly on a workable mark provided he rebounds.

14/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 332-23 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Irish 6yo who has largely consistent AW form, predominantly at Dundalk; placed five times since last win; weighted to the hilt but Harry Vigors takes off a useful 7lb; solid chance if okay in the first-time headgear.
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2nd

9

(9)

26th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Curragh

Little Empire

9st 4lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Anthony McCann

2-6 on turf on the Flat, both wins coming on quick ground at 7f-1m at Ayr; remains 10lb above his last turf win but not beaten far off 2lb higher on latest at Musselburgh (7f, good); conditions to suit here and he could go well.

12/1

Form: 8835-1 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo who scored readily at Lingfield (7f) most recently, opening his account at the fifth attempt; the type to improve further and looks likely to cope with this rise in grade; respected.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(2)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:33 Kempton (AW)

Maximising

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Ready 7f AW win in January; upped to 1m for the first time at Lingfield in March and produced career-best form, finishing off best behind a winner who was red-hot at the time; absent since but could have more to come at this trip.

4/1

2nd

8

(2)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Maximising

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Ran out the ready winner of a 7f handicap here in January; beaten favourite in two 7f handicaps since and steps up to 1m on a retrieval mission.

7/2

8th

4

(10)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maximising

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Low-mileage 4yo who won readily at Lingfield (7f) in January; only fourth when favourite at Newcastle (behind Benacre) since but wasn't disgraced considering he failed to settle; may still have more to offer.

7/2

5th
8 (12)
Stenmark

12/1

Form: 12563- D

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Record is only 1-10 but this return from a 67-day break may be the time to catch him (gained the win when fresh); ran creditably at Kempton (7f) last time.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

15:50 Chepstow

Stenmark

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Gihan Arnolda

7f AW win for Denis Quinn last season; running well for his new trainer too, most recently finishing a neck second at Epsom (good to firm) last week; runs off the same mark (1lb well in) and he is respected, for all his stamina for 1m has to be conclusively proven.

2/1

2nd

2

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

19:15 Epsom

Stenmark

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gihan Arnolda

Close third on stable debut at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) in May and didn't run badly when close eighth of ten (just behind Potomac River) in stronger race than this at Newmarket (7f, good) three weeks ago; no surprise if he features.

5/1

8th

6

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newmarket (July)

Stenmark

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Gihan Arnolda

Became his new trainer's first runner, having been picked up from Denis Quinn for 17,000gns, when faring well in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Yarmouth three weeks ago (Dapper Guest behind); generally consistent and won't mind the stiffer 7f.

7/2

Form: 31/20-

Last run: 138 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo who has progressive turf form; folded tamely switched to AW (and kept to 1m) when last seen but had wind surgery since and may still do better.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:45 Thirsk

Degale

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Sole win from 12 starts came in a Ripon novice in 2024 (1m, good); hasn't been the most consistent this season and he's been well beaten on his last two outings; down to a career-low mark but others are preferred.

20/1

8th

5

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

Degale

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David & Nicola Barron

Keen-going type who is winless since 2024; not proving the easiest to catch right this season too, beating just one in 1m Carlisle handicap ten days ago.

14/1

13th

10

(6)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:35 Carlisle

Degale

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: David & Nicola Barron

Often front-runner who can race freely; sole win from ten starts came in a Ripon novice (1m, good) in August 2024 but his best effort since undergoing wind surgery came when a 1l third of 11 at Nottingham (8.5f, good) last month; below his best in two starts since.

20/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 230-50

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Ex-French 6yo who is 0-11 in Britain (placed four times over 6f); however, has a chance with this drop in class, with Ryan Kavanagh claiming a handy 5lb.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Purest Time

9st 6lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Ian Williams

First win for nearly two years when he picked up a Windsor handicap (6f, good to firm) off 3lb lower in May and his subsequent effort at Chester, when never competitive, was a puzzling one a fortnight ago; same mark but it would not be a big surprise if he bounced back.

20/1

7th

6

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:03 Chester

Purest Time

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Prevailed at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last month, proving suited by the return to turf and belatedly registering a first win since joining Ian Williams; a 3lb rise still leaves him feasibly handicapped on the best of last year's form.

13/2

Form: 2233-2

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden who is proving consistent; hit with a 5lb rise for Wolverhampton novice effort last time but a first win is possible provided he takes well to first-time headgear.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(8)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:18 Newcastle (AW)

They All Know Me

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Off the mark at the ninth attempt at Carlisle (7f, soft) last month; soundly beaten at Doncaster (7f, good) since but it's possible he'll be able to bounce back; has run well on Tapeta elsewhere.

10/1

8th

1

(1)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

They All Know Me

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Not straightforward but plenty of ability for one plying his trade at Class 5 level; off the mark at the ninth attempt when winning a Carlisle handicap four weeks ago (7f, soft); 2lb rise not beyond him if things pan out favourably once again.

6/1

Form: 82671- D

Last run: 136 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Record of 3-6 on AW and 3-22 on turf in Ireland for Mick Mulvany; scored by 5l at Listowel (1m) in September when last seen; sold for 16,000gns since; on a career-high mark but market support should be heeded.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(10)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Sunriseontheboyne

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Won three times in Ireland for Mick Mulvany, including at Listowel (1m, heavy) last September; low key in five starts for new trainer, slipping 9lb in the weights - now 1lb below that last winning mark; needs revival on AW return (3-9).

16/1

12th

12

(12)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Sunriseontheboyne

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Signed off in Ireland with Listowel win (1m, heavy) last autumn; well held at long odds in four runs (7f-1m2f) for this yard; beginning to fall in the weights but probably best watched unless strong in the market.

25/1

10th
12 (11)
Tolstoy

10/1

Form: 707-54 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Too headstrong in a clear lead at Southwell (7f) last time, so did fairly well to be beaten only 2l in the end; gained last win off 10lb higher at Newcastle in August 2024; fighting chance provided he settles.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(11)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tolstoy

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Brian Ellison

Too headstrong in a clear lead at Southwell (7f) last time, so did fairly well to be beaten only 2l in the end; gained last win off 10lb higher at Newcastle in August 2024; fighting chance provided he settles.

10/1

4th

6

(6)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Tolstoy

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Well treated on last year's high points and it wasn't a bad run from off the pace at Chelmsford 12 days ago, given how that race panned out (pulled hard/got behind/found trouble); the cheekpieces are worth persevering with.

4/1

7th

13

(5)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Doncaster

Tolstoy

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Well suited by York and went close there in June; inconsistent otherwise during a 2025 campaign that has been markedly less productive than 2024; cheekpieces refitted for the first time since 2022; opposed.

40/1

Form: 0166-5 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Ex-French 6yo; has inconsistent British form but scored off current mark at Kempton (7f) in October; possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear.
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4th

5

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

17:43 Chepstow

Society Man

9st 5lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Charlie Johnston

All three wins on turf came on testing ground in France and his best efforts in Britain have been on the AW, including a win at Kempton in October; below par in recent starts and has been dropped another 2lb.

11/1

6th

3

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

14:50 Musselburgh

Society Man

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

His best efforts in Britain have been on AW and he was ideally suited by testing ground when trained in France; none too consistent, either.

12/1

Non-runners

North View

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Payout
Exacta £81.10
Straight Forecast £71.51
Tricast £431.12
Trifecta £867.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

North View

SPOTLIGHT:

Maximising

D Express:

Degale

Daily Record:

The Dragon King

TOPSPEED:

Little Empire

RP RATINGS:

Maximising

The Times:

Maximising

The Guardian:

Maximising

Daily Mirror:

Maximising

NEWMARKET:

North View

Telegraph:

North View

Daily Mail:

North View

The Sun:

North View

The Star:

North View