February 14 / 17.30 Newcastle (AW)

17.30

Standard To Slow

Spreadex Sports Get £40 In Bonuses Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £3873.16
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Spreadex Sports Get £40 In Bonuses Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Scattered showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 600-04 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
C&D winner for previous yard (Ivan Furtado; in a first-time hood) in 2021; popular in the market but paid the price late on for taking a keen early hold (off a steady pace) when fourth to Heretic over C&D latest; place possibilities.
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6/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 80-127 C BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Didn't get the clearest of runs when a slightly disappointing favourite over 6f here last time, but was keeping solid form in this grade (over 6f-7f) prior; sits 5lb above last winning mark with the main risk factor being stamina reserves over this 1m trip (0-3 previously).
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8th

5

(1)

1st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

took keen hold, towards rear throughout

5/1

1st

4

(9)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Latest three wins at 6f/7f in early 2023 but he confirmed he's perfectly effective over C&D when running well against a next-time winner in January (first-time visor); another sound effort back over 7f since; solid claims for in-form yard.

4/1

2nd

7

(9)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Five wins here including two over this trip; one of his better recent efforts when second of 11 in a 0-50 classified event over 1m here (first-time visor) 12 days ago; could go well but a losing run of 21 tempers enthusiasm.

7/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 139-03 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Sits on last winning mark (1m, Southwell; January 2022) and shaped as if nearly poised to strike (weakened late) on second run back from a lengthy absence when placed over C&D (Class 6; 17-2) just under three weeks ago; interesting with the 5lb claimer Sam Feilden booked to ride.
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5th

5

(6)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:02 Southwell (AW)

Masham Moor

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Simon West

Three C&D wins to his name, including this race 12 months ago; arrived in good form on that occasion whereas he has been struggling this winter; new headgear not enough to tempt.

9/1

7th

11

(2)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:42 Newcastle (AW)

Masham Moor

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon West

Won a 1m classified event at Southwell last March; not firing on all cylinders this winter and stamina for this trip has to be taken on trust.

16/1

6th

5

(7)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Masham Moor

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Simon West

Kept on for fourth in 1m Southwell handicap in October, after a break, but this 9yo was not in the same form on any of his three subsequent appearances there; cheekpieces removed after one use.

14/1

12/1

Form: 0654-0 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
No win since last summer (1m2f, Beverley), and just 2-39 overall; didn't find much off the bridle when a respectable fourth over C&D (Class 6, 7-1) in November and has since fluffed his lines at Southwell; easily opposed on the balance of probability.
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8th

16

(9)

14th Oct 2023

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:45 York

Iron Sheriff

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

in rear

50/1

4th

1

(9)

26th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

14:15 Beverley

Iron Sheriff

10st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Not been in the best of form (13l-sixth here last week) since Pontefract win in June (1m2f, good to firm); has won on soft, but ideally suited by quicker ground; others appeal more.

14/1

6th

3

(7)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

17:10 Beverley

Iron Sheriff

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Dual course winner, including C&D; acts on soft; has won three times over 1m2f this season but last two efforts suggest that the handicapper has his measure at present.

14/1

Form: -60862 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Seven career wins, six of those coming on Tapeta at Wolverhampton (7f-8.5f); posted another solid effort when runner-up in first-time blinkers (retained) at Wolverhampton on Saturday; handles this track, so is much respected assuming those exertions haven't taken their toll.
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4th

5

(6)

17th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inexplicable

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Ten-time AW winner (seven times over C&D); not one to rely upon heavily nowadays but went very close in similar race to this over C&D last month and rebounded from a lesser effort when third here three weeks ago.

10/1

3rd

8

(8)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inexplicable

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Multiple C&D winner who went desperately close in a classified event here 17 days ago; less good at Southwell last week and a bit more on his plate back in a handicap; not ruled out though.

10/1

7th

6

(1)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Inexplicable

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Has won over C&D but he tends to reserve his best for the extended 1m at Wolverhampton, as when collared in the final stride two weeks ago; no certainty to be in the same form this time.

8/1

Form: 7290-0

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden; basically disappointing since finishing runner-up at Southwell (1m Class 6; 33-1) last August; the blinkers which were worn on her most recent start are swiftly discarded and replaced with more regularly worn cheekpieces.
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7th

9

(2)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Coligone Kate

8st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

prominent

20/1

8th

13

(2)

18th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

13:40 Beverley

Coligone Kate

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Still seeking her first win (0-23) and the signs haven't been overly encouraging this year; rates as an unlikely candidate.

33/1

7th

9

(3)

31st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:30 Beverley

Coligone Kate

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Maiden after 22 starts; wasn't beaten that far when eighth of 14 over 8.4f here 16 days ago but a leap of faith is still needed.

16/1

Form: 227-02 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Last win came over the stiff 1m at Pontefract (April 2022) and she has been on the premises on multiple occasions over 7f on the AW this winter, including when runner-up at Southwell most recently; reverts to 1m, so can't be dismissed in an open-looking contest.
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5

(8)

3rd May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Pontefract

Divine Connection

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Three times a runner-up during the winter but has been well held on last two outings and this front-runner faces competition for the lead.

10/1

1

(4)

17th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Divine Connection

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

12th

3

(3)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:35 Southwell (AW)

Divine Connection

9st 10lb

J: Mark Crehan

T: Craig Lidster

She has finished second over 7f three times this winter, twice at this track; not at her best at Newcastle last month, however, and others are more appealing for win purposes.

20/1

Form: 635-90

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Runner-up over hurdles at Bangor (2m, soft; beaten 13l) in November, but has failed to sparkle on the Flat (0-5), failing to beat a single rival on last two starts; risky despite a plummeting handicap mark; stable also responsible for Robert Johnson.
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12

(10)

13th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

14:30 Southwell (AW)

John The Pirate

8st 7lb

J: Madi Patzelt

T: Philip Kirby

Maiden with minor form in handicaps so far, at 1m to 1m4f, and has plenty to prove in this one as well.

33/1

6th

8

(9)

15th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

17:20 Catterick

John The Pirate

9st 0lb

J: Madi Patzelt

T: Philip Kirby

raced in second

25/1

6th

8

(6)

8th May 2023

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

15:05 Southwell (AW)

John The Pirate

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Philip Kirby

Maiden under both codes who's still to get involved in a finish and who's regressed since handicapping; is some way down the pecking order.

12/1

Form: 607-40

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Now rated 12lb lower than when runner-up in first-time blinkers over 7f here (for Iain Jardine) last August; has failed to build upon a fair comeback run at Southwell (6f) early in the New Year; stamina at the very least is inconclusive over 1m.
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2

(8)

17th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:55 Ayr

St Andrews Castle

9st 13lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Successful over 7f on AW and 1m2f here this term; form has dipped since the latter win, however.

12/1

5th

3

(8)

15th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

20:30 Hamilton

St Andrews Castle

9st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jim Goldie

Resumed winning ways at Ayr (1m2f) in May but he's been well below par since, only tenth at Musselburgh (9f) ten days ago; he needs to get back on track.

10/1

10th

7

(2)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:05 Musselburgh

St Andrews Castle

9st 2lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jim Goldie

Won for the second time on turf at Ayr (1m2f, good) in May but despite that form looking solid enough, he's been some way below that in two subsequent starts; bit to prove dropping slightly in trip.

14/1

25/1

Form: 7605-6

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden in Ireland who has been unplaced on both starts for current trainer Andy Crook and is now 0-25; fairly difficult to fancy.
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12th

11

(2)

8th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:25 Catterick

Sir Dotti

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Andrew Crook

32-race maiden who has plenty to find on recent form and would be a surprise winner.

50/1

8th

10

(2)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Sir Dotti

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Andrew Crook

31-race maiden who has poor claims on recent form and can be readily opposed.

50/1

8th

12

(2)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:15 Beverley

Sir Dotti

9st 0lb

J: Neeraj Rawal

T: Andrew Crook

Longstanding maiden who has yet to make the frame this season; very opposable.

50/1

Form: 5001-2 D BF

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Returned from a break to score on the AW at Southwell (1m Class 6; from a 3lb lower mark) in December; second best at that same track on New Year's Day subsequently; must enter the reckoning if proving equally amenable on first ever visit to Newcastle.
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3rd

3

(3)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:38 Redcar

Mac Ailey

10st 6lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

Two wins this season and close third at Beverley (1m2f, heavy) last month; latest run was also on heavy when below form at Ayr (off his highest mark for a long time) but he's one to consider.

11/1

7th

12

(7)

12th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Ayr

Mac Ailey

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Close third at Beverley (1m2f, heavy) last month and won comfortably at Hamilton (8.3f, good to soft) next time; only fourth of seven when unpenalised back at Hamilton (8.3f, soft) last Monday and a new 6lb higher mark has now kicked in, but he's not ruled out in view of his penultimate form.

12/1

4th

7

(6)

2nd Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

16:40 Hamilton

Mac Ailey

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Has done his winning in Class 6; however, he's ahead of the assessor, having escaped a penalty for last week's comfortable success in apprentice event over C&D (good to soft); strong chance off the same mark.

15/8

Form: 458/1-

Last run: 262 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Broke the maiden at the ninth attempt with a gritty display at Catterick (1m4f Class 6, good to firm; 8-1) last May; absent since, also leaving the care of Rebecca Menzies (is still in the same ownership); 3lb higher on second ever AW start; prudent to consult the market for advice.
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3rd

6

(6)

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 2

16:10 Newbury

Robert Johnson

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Tracy Waggott

Not straightforward but his record for current stable features a useful win at Newmarket (2m2f) last September; creditable second (off 1lb lower) in this race last year; place possibilities.

7/1

3rd

6

(6)

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 2

16:10 Newbury

Robert Johnson

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Tracy Waggott

Not straightforward but his record for current stable features a useful win at Newmarket (2m2f) last September; creditable second (off 1lb lower) in this race last year; place possibilities.

7/1

4th

5

(6)

12th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 0f 56y

Class 3

16:30 York

Robert Johnson

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Tracy Waggott

Five wins in his time with Phil Kirby; four runs for Tracy Waggott and better than ever when winning the Cesarewitch Trial at Newmarket (2m2f, good to firm) under Aiden Brookes on latest; probably fine in the mud and won a C&D race last term, so should have a big say despite going back up 4lb.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £64.90
Straight Forecast £85.63
Tricast £217.26
Trifecta £172.40

Selections

The Times:

Inexplicable

SPOTLIGHT:

Masham Moor

POSTDATA:

Mac Ailey

Telegraph:

Iron Sheriff

The Guardian:

Inexplicable

Daily Mail:

Inexplicable

Daily Mirror:

Inexplicable

The Star:

Inexplicable

RP Ratings:

Masham Moor

D Express:

Masham Moor

The Sun:

Mac Ailey

Daily Record:

Mac Ailey