February 14 / 17.55 Newcastle (AW)

17.55

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

Type: Flat AW

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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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

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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

3rd

7

(2)

24th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Francesi

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Sits third, one place behind Aisling Oscar, in the All Weather Horse of the Year standings after his fine winter; yet to win at Wolverhampton but he has run well here; Billy Loughnane takes over tonight; each-way shout.

5/1

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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Verdict Starting price

9

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

Inspired

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

1m AW winner last December, his peak effort; not far off that level at York latest (7f, good) after being gelded and having a break; drops 1lb; interesting.

3/1

4th

9

(18)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Inspired

9st 6lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

All five starts have been on AW, with some pretty useful form over 1m at Newcastle this winter before a flop in 7f handicap at Chelmsford; gelded and absent in the 11 weeks since; drawn wide; well bred (albeit for much longer trips) and lightly raced for his leading yard but plenty to prove today.

14/1

6th

4

(3)

7th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Inspired

9st 3lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

All four starts over 1m at Newcastle, twice getting turned over as favourite having won an ordinary maiden late last year; shapes as though he'll be fine with the drop in trip and it's too soon to write him off but he has a bit to prove now.

3/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(7)

27th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Continues to edge down the weights and he's well treated on the pick of this winter's course form; however, he appears to have gone off the boil on his last few outings and needs to raise his game.

8/1

6th

9

(5)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

2lb lower than for his Newcastle win in December but his form has gone off the boil more recently; Billy Loughnane, who was aboard for the Newcastle win, is back on today so a revival wouldn't be a bolt from the blue.

10/1

6th

4

(7)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

In good form over 7f/1m in mid-winter but below par on his last two outings and needs to bounce back.

14/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(2)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Rajapour

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

AW race in December when visored first time is his only win for this yard from 21 attempts; last three starts (switched to cheekpieces; also tongue tied latest) reiterated, however, that he's still likely to be competitive if he takes to this track.

9/2

3rd

6

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Rajapour

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Has had some mixed results in 2026 but he had his path blocked when only just failing against Hale End at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) in April; travelled within himself but took an age to pick up when a never-nearer fourth at Ayr since and now has a tongue-tie added; capable of going well.

6/1

4th

2

(5)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Rajapour

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Only 1-19 in Britain but he proved resurgent and looked unlucky in new headgear at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) nine days ago, going very close despite meeting traffic issues; respected off same mark in retained cheekpieces.

5/2

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(17)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Helmsley

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Left Ralph Beckett after 1m2f Redcar novice win (good to soft) in October; that form has not been reached in her five handicaps since, most at 1m but never dangerous latest when back up to 1m4f at Thirsk; others preferred.

18/1

7th

2

(8)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

16:32 Thirsk

Helmsley

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Ended her time with Ralph Beckett with 1m2f Redcar novice success but she has failed to fire subsequently for Ivan Furtado, only sixth of eight in 1m Newcastle handicap last time; tried back over a much longer trip now.

33/1

6th

5

(8)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

17:55 Newcastle (AW)

Helmsley

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

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.

33/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Flying Fletcher

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Best RPRs over shorter (6f) but did make all in a slowly run C&D Class 4 in January (4-1); failed to get majorly competitive - often slowly away - in his last three starts; return to AW might assist, along with Ethan Tindall's 5lb claim.

13/2

7th

5

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

19:50 Hamilton

Flying Fletcher

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ended a long losing sequence at Newcastle (1m) in January and largely in good form since, set a lot to do when fifth of 13 at Musselburgh (1m) 19 days ago; considered.

5/1

5th

5

(3)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Flying Fletcher

9st 10lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

In good form on the Newcastle AW this year but not at the same level back on turf here (1m1f, good) a fortnight ago and now 0-11 on grass.

16/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(3)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:42 Ayr

Qazaq

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Iain Jardine

0-15 since winning his first three starts; however, he went close at Musselburgh (7f, good) two starts ago despite trouble in running and was again denied a clear run when sixth there (7f, good) last time; could be in the mix if getting the breaks.

5/1

6th

7

(10)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

15:50 Musselburgh

Qazaq

9st 1lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Iain Jardine

Drawn a blank since winning first three starts for Roger Varian but surely would have put that right over C&D (good) last time with more luck in running, going down by only a head despite being repeatedly denied a run in the penultimate furlong; might need the breaks if he's dropped in from the outside stall but still has to be high on the list.

4/1

2nd

12

(1)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

18:15 Musselburgh

Qazaq

8st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Iain Jardine

Won his first three starts over 7f/1m on the AW for Roger Varian, but placed just once in 13 outings since; 24lb lower than when last on turf, but he still has plenty to prove.

16/1

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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