January 04 / 13.50 Newcastle (AW)

13.50

Standard To Slow

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  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 31408- CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Three efforts since his C&D win last autumn will need forgiving but this is easier and perhaps the visor coming off again will help; is one of the likelier types.
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11th

7

(13)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:20 Newcastle (AW)

Hardy

9st 7lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Jessica Macey

in touch with leaders

5/1

4th

4

(6)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Hardy

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Jessica Macey

Had a couple of today's rivals behind when landing a C&D classified race in January; nicely on top at the finish and ought to be very competitive if showing up in similar form 64 days on.

9/2

1st

5

(8)

4th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:50 Newcastle (AW)

Hardy

9st 2lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Jessica Macey

Three efforts since his C&D win last autumn will need forgiving but this is easier and perhaps the visor coming off again will help; is one of the likelier types.

5/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 35327-

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Been on the downgrade for a while and hasn't run over this short a trip since his 3yo days; was running well enough over 1m here last autumn to be considered in such a weak race, however.
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8th

8

(2)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Coco Bean

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Helen Cuthbert

This veteran was enterprisingly ridden when back up in trip to contest other division to three of these in C&D classified 12 days ago and he did well to stick on for second once the favourite had swept past; opposable back in handicap company.

25/1

2nd

4

(4)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Coco Bean

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Helen Cuthbert

raced wide, pulled hard, prominent early, led and went clear after 1f, went further clear after 3f

20/1

10th

10

(5)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Coco Bean

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Helen Cuthbert

Losing run up to 50 and didn't show enough when behind two of these over C&D ten days ago to suggest that the drought is about to end.

33/1

3rd
6 (11)
Inaam

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 70570- CD

Last run: 93 days

W: 9st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Can miss the break and pull hard, so there are risks back from three months off, especially with a taxing 7f as far as he wants; has done most of his winning around this time of year, though, and is rated on the ceiling mark for the race.
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5th

5

(5)

13th May 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Inaam

8st 13lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: John Butler

Winner of 12 AW races, three of them this year at 6f and 7f on this track; the weights favour Navy Drums on their C&D form in February (his most recent 6f run here) but the latter had the better run of the two by some way; continues in very good form and looks sure to go well.

11/2

3rd

12

(5)

26th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Inaam

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: John Butler

He has been in good form all year, winning three times at this track (once over 6f and twice over this trip); went close again last time and he should find this being run to suit; still on a winnable mark.

8/1

3rd

8

(2)

25th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:40 Lingfield (AW)

Inaam

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: John Butler

towards rear

2/1

20/1

Form: 8087-

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Brother to Morty, who improved with experience; offered a bit more in first-time blinkers on his handicap debut at Southwell last time and is one to consider back up in trip.
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9th

8

(6)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Galton

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Antony Brittain

0-16; produced a series of consistent efforts earlier in the year, including on Tapeta here and at Southwell (1m); has failed to beat a single rival though in four starts since finishing runner-up at Pontefract in May; risky, and really needs to change of headgear to have the desired effect.

25/1

11th

9

(10)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Galton

9st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Antony Brittain

slowly away, in rear

25/1

10th

10

(1)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Galton

8st 12lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Antony Brittain

Series of good efforts in defeat at 7f and 1m on AW and turf in the spring but he finished a remote last on latest two starts and can hardly be fancied after that.

16/1

Form: 09038-

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Longstanding, regressive maiden who ran below market expectations a few times last year; has hung both ways under pressure but will be happier back down from 1m and holds claims on recent efforts.
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5th

11

(8)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lucky Lucky Lucky

8st 13lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Sole win in 30 starts came in a 0-50 classified event over C&D in February, but out of the frame in all five starts since; others look more solid,

12/1

6th

3

(10)

4th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

19:50 Musselburgh

Lucky Lucky Lucky

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Just the one win from 29 starts but it was a similar race to this on AW in February; not at his best when last seen in April and rain would be a concern (unraced on slower than good and once a non-runner due to soft ground).

8/1

10/1

Form: /6089-

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Regressive maiden who's yet to be involved in a finish after eight runs; slightly better last time and is worth a market check but would be hard to back otherwise.
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7th

13

(8)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Jkr Cobbler

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Dual C&D winner who hasn't been running badly this year without getting the breaks; on a handy mark again and holds each-way claims into a stronger race.

11/1

5th

9

(9)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Jkr Cobbler

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Running fairly well this year and the handicapper's helped his cause; can sometimes miss the break but if giving himself a chance he might not be far away.

10/1

16/1

Form: 35537-

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Claims on his Kempton third (7f) a month ago, having since pulled hard upped to 1m, but he's a regressive maiden who's had 15 cracks at it now; the tongue-tie is given another try today.
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6th

1

(1)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:50 Newcastle (AW)

Paddy K

10st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: John Gallagher

prominent, outpaced and pushed along over 2f out, dropped to last and ridden over 1f out, no chance inside final furlong

33/1

3rd

5

(4)

15th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Paddy K

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Gallagher

towards rear

7/1

5th

10

(1)

1st Mar 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Paddy K

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Gallagher

Maiden who has mostly been running well at 6f and 7f since October and is back near the ceiling for this after running well in a Southwell classified in January (6f); has course form, too; on the premises.

4/1

20/1

Form: 9858-

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well held in four runs last spring/autumn for a yard also responsible for Callsign Phoenix; it's hard to find any positives as he goes beyond 6f for the first time after ten weeks off.
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1st

4

(9)

20th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Hamilton

Agonyclite

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Won at Newcastle (1m, AW) in March and second of 15 at Pontefract (1m, soft) next time; back to form with close second to Rain Cap at Catterick (7f, good) last Wednesday and shaped then as though he would be fine now back down to 6f, especially at this stiff course and with slow ground expected.

5/2

2nd

6

(10)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Agonyclite

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Good performances (won then close second) over 1m in March/April; disappointing favourite in two outings since and seems to have lost his form; drops back in trip.

13/2

11th

5

(13)

29th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Agonyclite

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ben Haslam

Won a 0-50 classified event over C&D in March and went close in a 0-70 handicap at Pontefract (1m, soft) next time, but ran poorly over the same C&D (good) last month; needs to put that behind him but a player if he can.

5/1

Form: 06509-

Last run: 113 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Poor under both codes, latterly when pulled up over hurdles; this is the shortest trip he's tried and first-time blinkers will need to work a minor miracle.
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4th

11

10th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

19:30 Sedgefield

Robin Goodfellow

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Hugh Burns

Placed over C&D (soft) for Tracy Waggott in November and started off for new stable with two respectable 2m4f runs in March/April, but he's 0-10 over hurdles now and competes from 1lb out of the weights today.

16/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: /0009- CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Five course wins in 2020 before missing the best part of two years; has finished well held in four runs back but this is weaker and he may be up to featuring.
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8th

8

(7)

24th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Deolali

8st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Stella Barclay

Multiple course winner but drawn a blank since his C&D success in December 2020; ran better than the distance beaten suggests here ten days ago (hampered in the final 110 yards) but others still appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

4th

9

(8)

14th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Deolali

9st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Stella Barclay

Five wins to his name on the AW but the last of them was here over 7f in December 2020; has won over 6f and hinted at a revival here two starts ago; blinkers go on; could go well at a decent price.

20/1

13

(1)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Deolali

9st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Stella Barclay

Five-time course winner in 2020 (four over this trip) but he hasn't shown that much since returning from an absence, weakening to finish ninth of ten over C&D a week ago; first-time blinkers (replacing regular cheekpieces) need to make a big difference.

25/1

10/1

Form: 95304- C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Has done his recent racing in sprints, mainly over 5f, and lacks consistency now, hardly surprisingly given his age; likes it here and is still capable at this level if the mood takes.
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12th

9

(2)

13th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muatadel

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: John Wainwright

Veteran with a modest strike-rate on AW; not at his best when last seen and others have more obvious claims.

66/1

10th

10

(7)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muatadel

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: John Wainwright

Two-time C&D winner but this 10yo is 0-28 since scoring here in October 2021 and has been out of form on his last few starts.

33/1

10th

10

(7)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muatadel

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: John Wainwright

Two-time C&D winner but this 10yo is 0-28 since scoring here in October 2021 and has been out of form on his last few starts.

33/1

12th
11 (7)
Nooo More

25/1

Form: 05690-

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Poor maiden who's with his third yard already; didn't offer enough for his new trainer last time to be considered on these terms.
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8th

9

(7)

16th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Wetherby

Nooo More

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Seb Spencer

Outclassed in a novice last time but he's now 0-16 and has had his chances in handicaps.

50/1

11th

1

(13)

28th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

14:15 Doncaster

Nooo More

10st 1lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Unplaced in all 15 starts and flying too high here.

100/1

6

(4)

20th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Nooo More

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Poor maiden who came in only tenth to Blackcurrent in classified event over C&D six days ago; needs to take big step forward in refitted blinkers.

20/1

16/1

Form: 79997-

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Still to get involved in a finish, including in Ireland as a 2yo; finished just ahead of Hardy at Southwell last time but that's about as positive as it gets.
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9th

11

(7)

20th Jan 2023

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Porto Ercole

8st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Philip Kirby

Ten-race maiden whose handicap form (7f-1m2f) is far from compelling; new trip needs to make a big difference.

33/1

13th

13

(12)

4th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:50 Newcastle (AW)

Porto Ercole

9st 2lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Philip Kirby

Still to get involved in a finish, including in Ireland as a 2yo; finished just ahead of Hardy at Southwell last time but that's about as positive as it gets.

16/1

7th

10

(11)

22nd Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Porto Ercole

9st 4lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Philip Kirby

Has shown little in six starts since being trained in Britain, including when last of seven in a novice over C&D; has plenty to prove on return from five months off.

50/1

Form: /0970-

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 30

Form & Verdict
Big prices and beaten a long way all five starts, usually after missing the kick, latterly back from a break at Southwell a fortnight ago; first-time tongue-tie/visor will need to make quite a difference.
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14th

2

(1)

4th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:50 Newcastle (AW)

Callsign Phoenix

9st 2lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Ben Haslam

Big prices and beaten a long way all five starts, usually after missing the kick, latterly back from a break at Southwell a fortnight ago; first-time tongue-tie/visor will need to make quite a difference.

33/1

11th

14

(5)

22nd Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Callsign Phoenix

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Has struggled at big prices in all four runs including a 7f handicap at Carlisle in May; 6lb out of the weights on her return and can only be watched.

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £37.80
Straight Forecast £41.07
Trifecta £189.60

Selections

The Times:

Hardy

NEWMARKET:

Inaam

RP Ratings:

Lucky Lucky Lucky

SPOTLIGHT:

Mr Coco Bean

POSTDATA:

Paddy K

The Guardian:

Hardy

Daily Mail:

Hardy

D Express:

Hardy

The Sun:

Hardy

Daily Record:

Lucky Lucky Lucky

Daily Mirror:

Mr Coco Bean

Telegraph:

Inaam

The Star:

Inaam