February 14 / 17.55 Newcastle (AW)

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  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: —

Weather: Clear

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.90
  • Place: £1.50

Form: -11222 CD BF

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Two wins (first over C&D) and three seconds this year, latest a neck second over C&D for today's rider on Tuesday when running without a front shoe (first two clear); sound each-way chance.
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3rd

5

(8)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:14 Leicester

Francesi

9st 5lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

A five-time AW winner, he shaped as if in need of the run when fourth on his first turf Flat run since 2023 at Newmarket (1m1f, good) last month; this should put him right for an AW campaign this autumn.

9/1

4th

12

(8)

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Newmarket

Francesi

10st 2lb

J: Mr Ross Birkett

T: Tony Carroll

AW regular whose only turf run since 2023 was over hurdles; gave good account when midfield in valuable Lingfield handicap (1m4f) on Good Friday but doesn't look the percentage call on first start for 169 days.

20/1

7th

6

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Francesi

9st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Still 5lb above his last winning mark and all five wins have come over 1m on the AW, including two here; hard to recommend over this trip.

16/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 1-1111 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Remarkable performer who has won his last eight handicaps, three over 1m here, four over 7f here and the latest over 1m at Southwell; mark has gone up 29lb and is 4lb higher than for his last win (won by 0.75l at Southwell); another good run on the cards.
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14th

11

(14)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Aisling Oscar

9st 7lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Has done well on AW for current yard, completing a remarkable eight-timer along the way; failed to transfer the form back to turf last time, taking record in this sphere to 0-10; bit to prove off same mark.

25/1

7th

8

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Aisling Oscar

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

A revelation on AW for new yard since last November, posting an eight-timer; close second of six off this mark at Wolverhampton last month; he's 0-9 on turf but this is his first run on grass for his current trainer and he could be involved.

7/1

11/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 21-2 CD BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 4yo; won a C&D maiden by 4l in December (sent off at 4-9) and not disgraced with a penalty when runner-up to a lightly-raced improver in a C&D novice last time; chance on handicap debut
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15th

16

(8)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Doncaster

Inspired

8st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Three wins from his last four starts (soft-good to firm), the latest in an apprentice handicap against 18 rivals at York (1m) last Sunday; faces a higher calibre of opponent this afternoon but this progressive 4yo escapes a penalty for York and he did it nicely there; high on the list.

7/1

1st

2

(10)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:00 York

Inspired

10st 2lb

J: Toby Moore

T: K R Burke

Won at Hamilton (1m, good to firm) in July before good second at Haydock (1m, good), and returned to winning ways at Goodwood (1m, soft) last Sunday; this progressive 4yo is respected under a 5lb penalty.

4/1

1st

11

(7)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:00 Goodwood

Inspired

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Has form figures of 212 since racing over 1m on turf, the success at Hamilton; ran well at Haydock (good) most recently and may show further progress kept to this trip; respected.

7/2

Form: 2-5330 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Well behind Aisling Oscar at Southwell last week (1m) but had been in fair form prior to that; only 1lb higher than his last winning mark.
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3rd

4

(1)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Kept on to beat Barleybrown by 1l in C&D apprentice race last Saturday, registering a second win at Newcastle; escapes a penalty and future mark is 2lb higher; respected.

4/1

1st

2

(1)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 13lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Patrick Morris

Runner-up on AW at Wolverhampton (8.6f) and Lingfield (1m) this summer, but he was well below form at Southwell last time and that took his losing run up to 16; others preferred.

10/1

Form: 916-95 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Winner at Wolverhampton when visored for the first time in December (8.5f) but hasn't done quite as well since.
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9th

4

(5)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

14:17 Haydock

Rajapour

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Two wins at Redcar (1m, good to firm/good) this summer and went very close at Hamilton (1m, heavy) last month; endured a torrid passage when mid-division at Redcar (1m, good) last time and he's firmly in calculations.

8/1

10th

4

(14)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:35 Redcar

Rajapour

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Went down by just a nose at Hamilton two weeks ago and he now returns to the C&D of his two wins (good to firm/good) this summer; creeping back up the weights but has plenty in his favour.

7/1

2nd

3

(1)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

16:00 Hamilton

Rajapour

9st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Not disgraced at York last time but may be more interesting when back at Redcar, having gained his only British turf wins there, both this summer.

20/1

33/1

Form: 418-86

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Bought for 45,000gns having won a Redcar novice in October (1m2f, soft); plenty to find on her form in her three runs for this yard.
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7th

6

(1)

17th Oct 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

14:10 Catterick

Helmsley

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

Won a Redcar novice (1m2f, good to soft) last autumn; hasn't added to that tally this term, best run when second at Chester (1m4f, good to soft) in June; not done as well since (including over hurdles).

22/1

10th

2

(9)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 5

14:47 Hamilton

Helmsley

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Won a Redcar novice last October (1m2f, good to soft); hasn't added to that tally this term, best run when second at Chester in June (1m4f, good to soft); not done as well since (latest over hurdles).

16/1

5th

2

14th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

14:30 Sedgefield

Helmsley

11st 4lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Ivan Furtado

Just 1-13 on the Flat but has shown some fairly useful form at up to about 1m4f; could have a big part to play if she takes well to hurdling at the first attempt; tongue-tie (worn for last two races) left off.

7/1

Form: 952-21 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Three wins here, first two over 6f, the latest over 1m last month; only 1lb higher, but this is a tougher race.
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6th

4

(5)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ayr

Flying Fletcher

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Only 3-39 but placed plenty of times; a greater concern would be his recent efforts and cheekpieces are now turned to.

10/1

6th

8

(11)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Flying Fletcher

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Three course wins (6f-1m) and a multitude of placed efforts, including a close third to Saytaar (Harry The Rogue second) over C&D in March; has struggled on turf in his last three appearances (7.5f-1m2f) but his mark has eased accordingly.

6/1

9th

8

(4)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

15:45 Beverley

Flying Fletcher

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

3-21 on the AW but 0-16 on the grass, never in the first two; beaten about 10l in last two races; not hard to turn elsewhere.

14/1

8th
7 (6)
Qazaq

50/1

Form: 708-96 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won his first three races, all on the AW, when with Roger Varian, but has proved rather disappointing since; bought for 25,000gns in October and hasn't achieved much in his five races since, although slightly more encouraging effort last time; on a good mark.
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5th

7

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

Qazaq

9st 5lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Iain Jardine

Three AW wins; 0-9 on turf but has a 7f race in him on grass on best form in the spring and had another troubled run at Beverley on Friday; has worn various aids on last two starts, goes without this time.

11/2

11th

3

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:40 Beverley

Qazaq

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Iain Jardine

On a long losing run as he's winless since 2024; ran okay in a new hood/cheekpieces combination at Musselburgh but has another change of headgear now; others probably safer.

10/1

3rd

2

(1)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Qazaq

10st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Iain Jardine

On a long losing run but he looked an unlucky second over C&D in April and hasn't enjoyed the rub of the green since, short of room last 1f when fifth at Catterick (7f) last time; weighted to go well off a reduced mark with cheekpieces added (hood also refitted).

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £12.30
Straight Forecast £12.93
Tricast £21.85
Trifecta £32.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Inspired

SPOTLIGHT:

Francesi

Daily Mail:

Aisling Oscar

POSTDATA:

Flying Fletcher

TOPSPEED:

Tribal Wisdom

The Times:

Inspired

Telegraph:

Inspired

D Express:

Inspired

The Sun:

Inspired

Daily Record:

Inspired

The Star:

Aisling Oscar

The Guardian:

Francesi

Daily Mirror:

Francesi