December 10 / 17.00 Newcastle (AW)

17.00

Standard To Slow

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  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Snow showers

Abandoned

Form: 436315 CD

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Three C&D wins this year, the latest in October on just his second run for this yard; finished behind a couple of today's rivals here last time but he wasn't well drawn there; shortlisted.
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2nd

3

(2)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blazing Hot

9st 9lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Michael Herrington

took keen hold, prominent

9/1

2nd

3

(2)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blazing Hot

9st 9lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Michael Herrington

took keen hold, prominent

9/1

8th

2

(5)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Blazing Hot

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Multiple AW winner over this trip but hasn't been at best since last win in January; back on same mark as that success but something to find with Latin Five on latest C&D form.

8/1

Abandoned

Form: 1123P2 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in January; two turf wins in July and he went down all guns blazing over C&D five weeks ago; that was a Class 5 and the Topspeed figure was good so he has to enter calculations despite a 2lb rise.
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7th

11

(3)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Sugar Baby

8st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Peter Niven

Four wins last year, two of them coming here (5f-6f); usually seen in a lower grade though and he will need to leave his return to action well behind him.

16/1

8th

8

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Sugar Baby

8st 13lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Peter Niven

Four wins last year, including 6f on good to firm; mark went up as a result but showed he can still be very competitive when runner-up on AW on his penultimate outing of 2025; no great record fresh so it might be best to look elsewhere this time.

12/1

2nd

1

(11)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Sugar Baby

9st 9lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Peter Niven

Trip and track no issue and he arrives on the back of a hard-fought win at Redcar two weeks ago (6f, good); a 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run.

8/1

OUR TIP

Abandoned

Form: 638127 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Disappointed at Wolverhampton on Monday but he had been in good form prior to that; has run well here in the past and he can't be discounted.
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4th

8

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

No problem with conditions but on a losing run and he needs to step up a level judged on recent efforts.

14/1

6th

9

(2)

19th Feb 2026

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

He has run some fair races this winter (had a third wind op prior to his return in October) but he was never in contention behind The Gay Blade over C&D nine days ago; others appeal more for win purposes.

8/1

6th

12

(6)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Without a win since October 2024 but made the frame over C&D off his basement handicap mark on three of his last four appearances and has each-way claims again in this classified race.

7/1

Abandoned

Form: 144428 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in April off a 1lb lower mark; runner-up here in October and no surprise to see him quickly bounce back from a lesser 6f run at Southwell.
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5th

9

(7)

18th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Tantastic

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Market springer here last week but he dropped away over 1f out (behind three of today's rivals); headgear back on today but others appeal more.

10/1

8th

8

(3)

12th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tantastic

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

One of his two wins came over C&D but that was 23 months ago; not beaten far on a couple of occasions in January but likely vulnerable for win purposes again.

16/1

7th

12

(5)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tantastic

9st 2lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Tony Coyle

Not beaten far into fourth in this grade on his last two starts; rider's claim is useful today and the return of cheekpieces might help too; poor strike-rate but likely to go well again.

5/1

Abandoned

Form: 348606 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Multiple turf winner down the years but 0-8 on AW and he couldn't land a blow over C&D when last seen five weeks ago (Class 5); lowly mark to exploit but others look safer.
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7th

11

(10)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:43 Hamilton

John Kirkup

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: David Thompson

Placed at Musselburgh last weekend but recorded a meagre RPR; the veteran remains on a near two-year losing spell.

20/1

10

(10)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:22 Musselburgh

John Kirkup

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: David Thompson

Veteran who has not won since October 2023 and has finished in rear on his last four outings; others appeal more.

25/1

12

(8)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Carlisle

John Kirkup

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: David Thompson

Veteran who is versatile ground-wise but he's not won since October 2023 and has finished in rear in last three starts; down the list.

25/1

Abandoned

Form: 445043

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden but she ran a perfectly good race here eight days ago (6f) on her second run for this yard; should have the pace to cope with the drop back to 5f; one to consider.
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8th

7

(6)

14th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Whiteandblue

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Free-going front-runner; a maiden after 15 runs but has made the frame on three of four starts for Grant Tuer, and did well to finish third after setting a good pace at Newcastle last month; could take some catching.

4/1

3rd

4

(9)

9th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Whiteandblue

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

14-race maiden; started out for her new stable with promising runs at Wolverhampton (7f) and over C&D; less good when favourite for a 5f handicap here last month; dangerous back at this trip.

6/1

9th

3

(7)

2nd Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Whiteandblue

9st 10lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

13-race maiden but she's reached the frame in both runs for current yard including a front-running third over 6f here last month; well handicapped on her best form and she looks interesting on this return to 5f.

7/2

Abandoned

Form: 356260 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Runner-up over C&D in October but two runs since, including here last week, have been less convincing; others are stronger.
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6th

1

(8)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Basholo

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Won twice over C&D in late 2025, the latter success coming off a 2lb higher mark; more recent efforts need bettering but this is likely to be run to suit and dropping back into a 0-60 could see her bounce back to form.

12/1

10th

4

(10)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Basholo

9st 6lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Dual Wolverhampton winner in the autumn but not at her best on her last four starts; slipping in the weights but others still make more appeal.

14/1

4th

2

(4)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Basholo

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Dual C&D winner in the autumn but her form has cooled since the turn of the year and she'll probably need a career-best performance to have any chance off her current mark.

20/1

Abandoned

Form: 827737 CD

Last run: 166 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Over two years since the last of his five wins (one over C&D); the odd good run this year and he has slipped a long way in the weights; undergone wind surgery since last seen; revival wouldn't be a huge surprise.
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7th

8

(7)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Gowanbuster

9st 3lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Susan Corbett

prominent

7/1

2nd

3

(6)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Gowanbuster

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Susan Corbett

On a long losing run but he retains ability and wasn't beaten far at Musselburgh in September; needs to step up on last week's midfield finish over 6f here if he's to end the drought.

10/1

4

(9)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gowanbuster

9st 8lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Susan Corbett

8yo who is on a long losing sequence, and he broke out of the stalls and was withdrawn over C&D last month (12-1 at the time); however, this three-time course winner has run some good races this year, most recently fourth at Musselburgh in September, and he might not be far away.

9/1

Abandoned

Form: 16-301 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Two 5f turf wins last year; had wind surgery in the spring; off the mark at the third attempt this year when gamely landing a 5f handicap at Catterick in October; 1lb rise not excessive.
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8

(9)

24th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Catterick

Zoom Star

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

Three of her four wins have come over C&D, the latest off 3lb higher last May (good; handles soft); may have needed her reappearance three weeks ago and she's more appealing than many.

5/1

8

(9)

24th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Catterick

Zoom Star

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

Three of her four wins have come over C&D, the latest off 3lb higher last May (good; handles soft); may have needed her reappearance three weeks ago and she's more appealing than many.

5/1

6th

3

(4)

3rd Apr 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:55 Catterick

Zoom Star

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

Three-time C&D winner (soft/good) who ran well when fourth of 11 over C&D (heavy) last October when last seen; can be thereabouts if fully tuned up for this reappearance outing.

7/2

Abandoned

Form: U70523

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Poor strike-rate but he comes here on the back of three solid efforts here over 6f; strongly run race at this trip here should suit and he has place claims once more.
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2

(3)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Kraken Power

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Beaten 14 times since landing a 5f double here in January but placed several times here in the interim, most recently runner-up over C&D; every chance he'll be in the mix.

6/1

2nd

10

(4)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Kraken Power

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

took keen hold, prominent, briefly led over 1f out, kept on final 110yds, no match for winner

7/1

8th

9

(5)

3rd Oct 2023

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:57 Ayr

Kraken Power

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

prominent, weakened from 2f out

14/1

Abandoned

Form: 135665 CD

Last run: 53 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
In good form over C&D earlier in the year, winning off 1lb higher in March; three creditable runs after a three-month break and he'll come good again at some point.
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6th

8

(4)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Joshua R

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Helen Cuthbert

towards rear

50/1

6th

8

(4)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Joshua R

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Helen Cuthbert

towards rear

50/1

12

(8)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Joshua R

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Helen Cuthbert

Two C&D wins; not found his form this year and although he might come good over the winter, others have less to prove this time.

33/1

Abandoned

Form: -21466

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Just one win from 17 starts, namely a race for inexperienced amateurs at Thirsk in August (6f, good); well short of that level in three runs since and others are more appealing.
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14

(4)

28th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:10 Pontefract

Secret Equity

8st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Chance on last year's best but she's only been seen twice this year, eight months apart, and hasn't shown a great deal on either occasion; the addition of an eyeshield isn't enough to tempt.

20/1

12th

12

(2)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

16:35 Carlisle

Secret Equity

8st 10lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Julie Camacho

in touch with leaders

25/1

11th

10

(6)

2nd Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Equity

8st 11lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Julie Camacho

Off the mark when landing a Thirsk handicap (6f, good) in August but she's not gone on from that and was only sixth of nine on Tapeta at Southwell last time; this drop back to 5f should be fine but she's now 1-17 and others look stronger; headgear back on.

14/1

Form: 389079 CD

Last run: 103 days

W: 8st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
25lb higher mark this time last year but 2022 has been a struggle; returns from 103 days off with his yard going well but still comes with risks attached.
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9th

12

(5)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mutabaahy

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Multiple wins, mostly over 5f at Wolverhampton but he has won here (5f); losing run goes back to May 2023 and he has made no real inroads off modest marks for much of this year (hampered latest); up against it.

33/1

9th

12

(5)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mutabaahy

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

took keen hold, towards rear throughout

33/1

3rd

8

(6)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mutabaahy

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Antony Brittain

Multiple course winner over 5f; also effective over 6f but has had several chances off basement marks since his latest victory in spring 2023; returns from 11-week break today.

10/1

Abandoned

Form: 668740

Last run: 152 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden; the odd snippet of promise but he looks best watched returning from a five-month absence.
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11th

13

(3)

18th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Glen Lomond

9st 0lb

J: Shannon Watts

T: Jim Goldie

dwelt start, always towards rear

25/1

7th

9

(8)

3rd Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Glen Lomond

8st 9lb

J: Shannon Watts

T: Jim Goldie

Brother to two winners for his yard, but he's yet to finish placed from 15 starts and was a remote last of nine here (6f) on his return last month; makes no appeal.

50/1

9th

10

(2)

4th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Newcastle (AW)

Glen Lomond

9st 0lb

J: Shannon Watts

T: Jim Goldie

midfield

50/1

Verdict

Joshua R will come good again at some point but the pair to focus on here could be Blazing Hot and SUGAR BABY. The former wasn’t well drawn when finishing behind a couple of reopposing rivals in October, but Sugar Baby had a near miss in a stronger race here last time and can land his fourth win of the year.[Paul Smith]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sugar Baby

POSTDATA:

Yaahobby

D Express:

Whiteandblue

The Star:

Secret Equity

RP Ratings:

John Kirkup

The Times:

Sugar Baby

Telegraph:

Sugar Baby

The Guardian:

Sugar Baby

Daily Mail:

Sugar Baby

Daily Mirror:

Sugar Baby

The Sun:

Sugar Baby

Daily Record:

Sugar Baby