January 04 / 19.40 Newcastle (AW)

19.40

Standard To Slow

BetUK. Home Of The Acca-Fenwa Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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BetUK. Home Of The Acca-Fenwa Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £3.50

Form: 32336- D

Last run: 66 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Won at Musselburgh (7f, good) in August and he's been placed five times since then including a third behind Noteable here (6f) on his penultimate run; returns from a short break but he's respected for yard that won a division of this race last year.
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1st

7

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

The Gay Blade

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Handy sort who has been successful three times on the AW this year; has won four times on turf, but was found to have bled at Ayr last time; others more convincing.

10/1

6th

4

(4)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

The Gay Blade

9st 3lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Successful three times over 6f on Newcastle AW this year; ran well at Musselburgh (7f, good; neck second) returned to turf last week; now 2lb higher but Cara Tuke removes 7lb; respected in current form.

13/8

2nd

3

(10)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

The Gay Blade

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Made it three wins in his last four starts (all 6f at Newcastle) when seeing off ten rivals in an apprentice race last week; former C&D scorer so the step back up in trip shouldn't be an issue and he escapes a penalty.

2/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 37470- CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Five of his six wins have come at this track including a division of this race last year; failed to beat a rival here (7f) last month but that was after a break and he has possibilities if he can get back near best.
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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

OUR TIP
3rd
1 (11)
Noteable

12/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 21008- CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Off the mark (17th attempt) with a clearcut win over C&D in October but she's finished down the field on Tapeta in her three subsequent runs; still 2lb higher than for her win and others are more convincing.
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3rd

1

(11)

4th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Noteable

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Off the mark (17th attempt) with a clearcut win over C&D in October but she's finished down the field on Tapeta in her three subsequent runs; still 2lb higher than for her win and others are more convincing.

12/1

8th

2

(6)

9th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Noteable

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

ducked left start, bit short of room soon after start, soon towards rear

10/1

10th

7

(6)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Noteable

9st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Craig Lidster

Flopped over C&D last time but she was too keen and had earlier turned in a string of good runs on turf and Tapeta; capable of bouncing back but this is a rise in class.

8/1

Form: 78735- C BF

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Sole win was in a novice in 2021 but he's well treated on his old form and has run two promising races on Tapeta since having wind surgery; didn't get the best of runs when favourite at Southwell (fifth of 12) last time and he's an interesting contender.
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5th

7

(7)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Flash The Dash

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

Not far behind Spartan Fighter here last month and now 11lb better off; not so good at Southwell last time when the cheekpieces were left off; headgear back on today.

6/1

9th

8

(8)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:15 Southwell (AW)

Flash The Dash

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Julie Camacho

Often slowly away, as when winning over C&D last February; three 6f runs since October have all been creditable and the step back up in trip could give him a lift.

8/1

2

(10)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Flash The Dash

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Three AW wins, the most recent over 7f at Southwell in February; respectable fourth, running on, over C&D last time when back from layoff; in the mix.

8/1

Form: 36865- D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won at Brighton (6f, firm) last spring but he's not posed a threat since then and has missed the break in his last two of his three runs for this yard; now 4lb lower than for last win but he needs a visor to give him a boost.
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11th

10

(4)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Newcastle (AW)

The Princes Poet

9st 0lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Ian McInnes

awkward start, in rear

20/1

11th

10

(4)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Newcastle (AW)

The Princes Poet

9st 0lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Ian McInnes

awkward start, in rear

20/1

4th

12

(6)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:06 Newcastle (AW)

The Princes Poet

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian McInnes

squeezed out start, in rear

10/1

Form: 00079- CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Off the mark with a comfortable win over C&D last January but he's not matched that since and has been a long way below form on Tapeta in last three runs; goes back up in trip with visor added but he's now 1-14 and others are preferred.
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8th

3

(3)

29th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dyed In The Wool

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

0-10 since winning at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) just over a year ago and finished a well-held third of seven at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) 11 days ago; the first two have won since, though, so not dismissed down another 2lb.

7/1

3rd

2

(2)

18th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Dyed In The Wool

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Now 16lb lower than when winning on Tapeta at Newcastle at start of last year but has been in the doldrums for a while now; visor removed after one use; tongue-tie fitted for first time; revival needed.

12/1

20/1

Form: 52156- D

Last run: 132 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Got back on the scoresheet at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) in July but she faded there in last two runs for Rebecca Menzies; still unexposed on AW but her form is patchy and she has something to prove on return for new yard (changed hands for 5,500gns).
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4th

6

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Stormy Pearl

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

Five times a winner on turf and she lurks on a dangerous mark; ran well for second behind Eldeyaar over C&D on her reappearance last month (not the quickest away) and she did well when only fourth behind Run This Way at Redcar nine days ago having completely blown the start; should be involved if breaking on terms but that 'if' is substantial enough to prompt some caution.

5/1

5th

2

(2)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:50 Redcar

Stormy Pearl

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David Thompson

C&D winner; had a few of today's rivals behind her when second of 17 at Thirsk 19 days ago, her first outing since November; promising apprentice takes off 7lb; shortlisted.

7/2

2nd

7

(7)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Stormy Pearl

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

Scored at Hamilton (5f) last July but she ended 2025 with four below-par efforts; others are preferred on this occasion.

20/1

Form: 67585- C

Last run: 150 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a 7f novice here on his stable debut last December but he's been disappointing since and was a well-held fifth of six at Ayr when last seen in August; mark is tumbling but he has plenty to prove now switched to sprinting after another break.
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3

(5)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Drakeholes

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Alison Hamilton

A four-time course winner who arrives in decent nick, fourth of eight over 7f here 19 days ago; he ought to be thereabouts once more from an easing mark.

8/1

4th

6

(4)

6th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Drakeholes

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alison Hamilton

Four-time C&D winner, the most recent coming in November; however, not so good more recently.

10/1

6th

2

(5)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:58 Newcastle (AW)

Drakeholes

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Alison Hamilton

midfield in centre of group

10/1

Form: 55445- C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Just one win from 19 starts but she was an eyecatching fourth over C&D (beaten less than 2l) in October and a slow start held her back when a fair fifth here last time; now 1lb lower than for her win and has claims if she gets a good pace and some luck.
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6

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:51 Hamilton

Carlton And Co

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Down the field on last month's reappearance at Catterick but may have needed that run; won three times in the second half of last year (6f/7f, good/AW) and is not discounted; has run well on good to soft going.

16/1

9th

2

(10)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Carlton And Co

10st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

She won three times in the second half of last year (6f/7f, good/AW) and her current mark isn't necessarily beyond her; a market check is advised but she may need this comeback run.

16/1

Form: 99607- C

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
His last success was off 5lb higher here (5f) but that was in October 2022 and he had form figures of 58499607 last year; with another new yard now and he needs a major revival after a short break; cheekpieces reapplied.
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8th

6

(10)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Golden Rainbow

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Proved resurgent with close third at Newcastle most recently; this five-time AW scorer remains well treated on best form; in the mix.

11/2

3rd

5

(3)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Rainbow

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Conditions no problem but only ninth behind a couple of these over C&D last week and he'll be 2lb lower from the weekend; type to come good again soon.

12/1

6

(9)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Rainbow

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Rebecca Menzies

C&D win 12 months ago came off an 8lb higher mark; pick of this summer's form gives him claims but he has suffered heavy defeats on his last three starts; too much to prove for now.

25/1

7/2

Form: 30083- D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Dual Tapeta winner (6f) who is well handicapped on his best form for Rod Millman; made a low-key start for this yard in October but he travelled smoothly for a long way when third of 12 over C&D last month; that was much more like it and he's a big player if he can build on that.
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11th

12

(2)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ignac Lamar

8st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jim Goldie

Second of 14 over C&D in October and had an excuse (hampered, then lit up) over C&D in November when last seen; however, he's inconsistent and needs to be at the top of his game on this return from a break.

20/1

2nd

1

(10)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ignac Lamar

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jim Goldie

Not firing on all cylinders since a wind op in July; returning to AW may help but this looks a competitive race in which to try and bounce back.

14/1

11

(12)

1st Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:20 Musselburgh

Ignac Lamar

8st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Jim Goldie

Won off today's mark at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) in May and ran okay when fifth to Filey Beach over this C&D (good to soft) last time, but he needs something extra if he's to pose a threat today.

16/1

40/1

Form: 08980- D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Has 13 wins on his CV but last success was in May 2022 and he's struggled in five runs for his current yard since July; hard to recommend.
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8th

9

(8)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Ayr

Chookie Dunedin

8st 7lb

J: Franny Norton

T: R Mike Smith

raced in last

50/1

13th

14

(10)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:42 Ayr

Chookie Dunedin

8st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: R Mike Smith

towards rear

100/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £124.60
Straight Forecast £130.57
Tricast £1352.08
Trifecta £868.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Ignac Lamar

SPOTLIGHT:

Flash The Dash

RP RATINGS:

Noteable

The Star:

The Princes Poet

THE NORTH:

Ignac Lamar

The Times:

Ignac Lamar

Telegraph:

Ignac Lamar

Daily Mail:

Ignac Lamar

The Sun:

Ignac Lamar

Daily Record:

Ignac Lamar

The Guardian:

Flash The Dash

D Express:

Flash The Dash

Daily Mirror:

Flash The Dash