February 09 / 17.10 Newcastle (AW)

17.10

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £4291.88
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.80
  • Place: £2.30

Form: -46136 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Multiple course winner over 5f; has added two more 6f Tapeta wins to his tally this winter, more recently getting up late to score at Southwell last month; close third back at Southwell next time but his form dipped over C&D last week; chance if bouncing back.
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1st

9

(3)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tathmeen

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Eight wins here, the latest off 3lb higher last March; return to this trip should suit after three runs over further, but he is hard to predict these days.

12/1

1st

9

(3)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tathmeen

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Eight wins here, the latest off 3lb higher last March; return to this trip should suit after three runs over further, but he is hard to predict these days.

12/1

5th

10

(1)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:03 Southwell (AW)

Tathmeen

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Veteran who is a 13-time AW scorer; however, has something to find on his autumn form and consequently needs to raise his game on return from two-month layoff.

12/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 737-27 CD BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Twice a winner over C&D; returned from a second wind surgery to go close over C&D last month but he was unable to back it up when a disappointing favourite here last week; losing run stretches back to July 2020 but too soon to write him off completely.
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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

6/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 5043-9 BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

9/1

Form: 2403-6 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Not prolific but he is fully effective under the conditions and returning to Class 6 company should be in his favour; penultimate third in a 0-70 brings him firmly into the picture.
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13th

3

(11)

21st Jun 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Newcastle (AW)

Macho Pride

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Ruth Carr

5lb better off with Beast Of Burden for a C&D defeat of just over 1l last month, and last week's fine Hamilton second was a third podium finish from as many starts since; losing run mounting up, but claims still good.

4/1

2nd

4

(12)

14th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:50 Hamilton

Macho Pride

11st 2lb

J: Miss Chelsea Brooks

T: Ruth Carr

Sandwiched between Beast Of Burden and Zegos Surprise when second at Newcastle early last month and has backed that effort up twice since (one C&D), albeit held behind Giselles Izzy latest; obvious place claims.

9/1

3rd

1

(1)

1st Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:22 Ripon

Macho Pride

9st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Poor strike-rate and on a long losing run but he is fully effective over C&D and he comes here on the back of two seconds last month; drawn on the outside and may have to wait a bit longer to get off the mark for this yard.

9/2

Form: /55-42

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Turf winner as a 4yo (5f); he has returned from 11 months off with a couple of good runs at Southwell (5f and 6f), notably a close second last week; due to be 1lb higher in the future; should make a bold bid.
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5th

9

(7)

24th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:54 Ayr

Sams Call

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael & David Easterby

1-24, but has mostly been running well this year and only beaten around 2l in 0-65 handicaps over 5f/6f the last twice; attempts 7f for the first time, but is bred to stay it and more; major player.

7/1

5th

7

(6)

15th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

16:20 Nottingham

Sams Call

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael & David Easterby

Just one win from 23 starts (5f, good to firm; visored) but he hasn't been beaten far in two of his last three starts and returning to 6f is in his favour; each-way claims.

9/1

5th

9

(3)

4th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Sams Call

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won on turf in 2021 (5f, good to firm) and good third on AW last month (6f); however, it's a long time since he's run well on turf and was down the field at Hamilton (6f, good) a fortnight ago; something to prove.

12/1

9/1

Form: -74623 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
On a lengthy losing run but he's an eight-time Tapeta winner who comes here on the back of two placed runs over C&D; a bit more will be needed to end his drought.
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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

33/1

Form: 97422/ BF

Last run: 502 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden; went very close at Chelmsford (7f, AW) on last two runs for Ian Williams; dropped back in trip for stable debut after 502 days off (non-runner over 1m in December); risky.
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11

(8)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Newcastle (AW)

Mrs Dibble

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Linda Perratt

7th

10

(11)

9th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Mrs Dibble

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Linda Perratt

Ten-race maiden; went very close at Chelmsford (7f, AW) on last two runs for Ian Williams; dropped back in trip for stable debut after 502 days off (non-runner over 1m in December); risky.

33/1

10

(6)

2nd Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:03 Newcastle (AW)

Mrs Dibble

9st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Linda Perratt

Maiden; went close at Chelmsford (7f, AW) on last two runs for Ian Williams; returns from 433-day break on debut for new yard; market can guide.

14/1

8th
9 (7)
Atrafan

5/1

Form: -22121 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Two wins and three very close seconds from his last five starts, most recently beating the reopposing Mutabaahy by a neck over C&D two weeks ago; more on his plate returned to a handicap.
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17th

19

(13)

20th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Thirsk

Atrafan

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Alan Brown

towards rear

25/1

17th

19

(13)

20th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Thirsk

Atrafan

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Alan Brown

towards rear

25/1

10th

10

(2)

31st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Atrafan

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Alan Brown

Multiple AW winner but looks far from solid on 2024 form and may be somewhat on the wane aged ten; held by Written Broadcast on C&D running last time.

33/1

Form: 10647-

Last run: 135 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Had been knocking at the door prior to a front-running success in a small field at Ayr last August (1m, good); beaten four times since but she's dropped to a 1lb lower mark than for the win as a result; has a rare 6f start here on the back of a 135-day break.
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9th

9

(1)

17th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:55 Ayr

Far From A Ruby

9st 5lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Katie Scott

Defied a 10lb higher mark at this course (1m, good) last August; placed effort in 0-50 classified event here (1m, good to soft) eight days ago is inferior form; however, well treated if raising her game.

10/1

3rd

4

(8)

9th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:40 Ayr

Far From A Ruby

9st 9lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Katie Scott

Her form has gone the wrong way this year and she's been well beaten at Musselburgh the last twice; however, she doesn't have a good record there whereas she's run several good races here, including when fourth of six over C&D as recently as May; could play a major role now back here.

13/2

7th

8

(7)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

21:00 Musselburgh

Far From A Ruby

9st 2lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Katie Scott

mounted on course and taken down early, awkward start, soon recovered and prominent

10/1

9/2

Form: 154-22 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Three-time 7f winner who ran as well as he ever has when dropped to this trip at Southwell 16 days ago, finding only a well-backed winner too strong; that effort is backed up by the Topspeed figure and he's a solid contender off an unchanged mark.
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4th

8

(5)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Crocodile Power

9st 0lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Four C&D wins (mostly on soft), the latest when seeing off Chief Of State last October; has twice finished behind Evocative Spark over 7f here this year, so has work to do with that reopposing rival; latest effort - runner-up - was a definite step back in the right direction.

11/1

2nd

8

(12)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Crocodile Power

9st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

His last four wins have come over 6f here (good and soft), the latest last October; reappeared with 5l third of 12 over C&D last month but only seventh of nine over C&D (also good) since; 6f seems his optimum trip.

25/1

7th

7

(6)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Crocodile Power

9st 3lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

All four of his turf wins have come at Catterick but over 6f; creditable effort back from a break when third (5l behind Evocative Spark) two weeks ago; can build on that but perhaps vulnerable to stronger stayers.

8/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 51027- D

Last run: 100 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Two turf wins over this trip; went close at Catterick on his penultimate start but he wasn't in the same form at Southwell when last seen in November; needs his 100-day break to have freshened him up.
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10th

13

(1)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

18:20 Hamilton

Jackmeister Rudi

10st 7lb

J: Mr Jake Dickson

T: Katie Scott

Bits and pieces of form on the AW earlier in the year would give him a squeak; both wins have come on turf, but losing run up to 23 and he finished behind four of these at Redcar (6f, soft) last time.

20/1

10th

14

(4)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Jackmeister Rudi

10st 2lb

J: Mr Jake Dickson

T: Katie Scott

in touch with leaders, took keen hold early, weakened over 1f out

25/1

10th

14

(4)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Jackmeister Rudi

10st 2lb

J: Mr Jake Dickson

T: Katie Scott

It's now 22 outings since his last success and he comes here on the back of a below-par fifth in 6f Chelmsford handicap 19 days ago; he's hard to warm to.

25/1

14/1

Form: 6-9186 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer who gained the latest of his six wins in a 6f handicap at Chelmsford last month; less good twice since but his yard is in form and he'll be a danger to all if back at the Chelmsford level.
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6th

8

(6)

18th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Moveonup

9st 0lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Gay Kelleway

Pops up with a good run every now and then but finished well down the field after fluffing the start in Chelmsford classified race a week ago and his overall profile is not appealing.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £53.40
Straight Forecast £52.82
Tricast £470.24
Trifecta £724.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Crocodile Power

The Times:

Sam's Call

The Guardian:

Mrs Dibble

RP Ratings:

Crocodile Power

POSTDATA:

Crocodile Power

Daily Mail:

Crocodile Power

D Express:

Crocodile Power

Daily Mirror:

Crocodile Power

The Sun:

Crocodile Power

Daily Record:

Crocodile Power

Telegraph:

Sam's Call

The Star:

Sam's Call