January 17 / 14.55 Newcastle (AW)

14.55

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  • Prize money: £4004
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Clear

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.10
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 6472-8 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
A win and a second from four C&D runs and he should find this a bit easier; rare sluggish start put him on the back foot at Southwell 12 days ago; on the premises; visor returns to replace blinkers.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

12

(6)

28th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Stallone

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Has had plenty of chances since last win in March last year and, although he handles a sound surface, his best efforts and the bulk of his turf wins came on soft/heavy.

20/1

8th

12

(6)

28th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Stallone

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Has had plenty of chances since last win in March last year and, although he handles a sound surface, his best efforts and the bulk of his turf wins came on soft/heavy.

20/1

11

(7)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Stallone

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Dods

Won this last year off a 9lb higher mark and rarely runs poorly over C&D; he is getting on now, though, and has work to do with a few of these on latest running here.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 0779-6 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Good fourth in C&D 0-70 last February and his second run back from 223 days off recently was a bit more like it; still seeks first AW win but makes the shortlist.
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3rd

8

(1)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Sir Benedict

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ben Haslam

Seven-time winner; style of racing leaves him a hostage to fortune and he has met trouble in two of his three runs for Ben Haslam; has the ability to win at this level and stall 1, while not optimal, should at least keep him clear of some of the traffic.

9/2

4th

10

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Sir Benedict

8st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ben Haslam

Seven-time winner with bucketloads of placed efforts to his name; both runs for this yard have been respectable and the return of cheekpieces is a definite plus.

6/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 0475-2 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Four of his last six wins achieved here and, reunited with Phil Dennis, he gave it a very good shot at Wolverhampton on Saturday when back in classified company; a lot to like.
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10

(3)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Rockley Point

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Katie Scott

Veteran who's had a busy start to the year; has finished placed a couple of times here at big prices but is again some way down the pecking order.

20/1

6th

5

(7)

20th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rockley Point

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

led

6/1

11th

7

(8)

10th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rockley Point

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Katie Scott

Veteran who has run some sound races in defeat this winter, including when second over C&D on Thursday; consistency has been an issue though.

8/1

4th
10 (8)
Tantastic

13/2

Form: 4657-4 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Most recent win came over C&D for previous yard in 2022 and second run for this one after a 177-day break was a good step back in the right direction (finished fourth); that form was very well advertised at Wolverhampton on Saturday.
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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

12/1

Form: 5178-0

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Stall 12 did for him at Wolverhampton last time but not sure he's in good enough form to win and he could probably do with another furlong; won when visored first time (last November), now tries blinkers.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(3)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Tommytwohoots

8st 10lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Last run was too bad to be true and had made a positive start for this yard, and he's closely matched with Dr Ali; possibilities.

10/1

12th

15

(17)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Tommytwohoots

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

On a long losing sequence but he has started life well for John Mackie on last two outings, fourth of 12 in 5f Catterick handicap ten days ago; very much one to consider off the same mark with cheekpieces refitted.

10/1

4th

10

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Tommytwohoots

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John Mackie

Finished second in this race in 2023 (soft) and 2024 (heavy); good second at Wolverhampton on his stable debut (6f) two weeks ago; well drawn back on turf but his 18 turf runs have seen him steer clear of anything faster than good to soft.

6/1

Form: 2100-6 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
1-26; well backed on his return from 122 days off at Wolverhampton recently but could manage only sixth and finished behind reopposing stablemate Tantastic; chance probably hinges on him stripping fitter today.
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12th

7

(1)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Golden Prosperity

10st 8lb

J: Mr Matt Brown

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Won over 5f at Catterick in April (fine over 6f) but subsequent defeats underline his inconsistency.

10/1

6th

2

(8)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Golden Prosperity

9st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Inconsistent this year and not at the top of his game on his last two starts; however, before those he won over this C&D and perhaps the return to this track will be a positive; in the mix if so.

11/2

100/30

Form: 4948-2 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Gained last eight wins from the front over 5f/6f; went down by the narrowest margin here last week despite being bumped by the third; key player.
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11

(8)

27th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Blackcurrent

8st 5lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Veteran who ended a long losing run when making all at Beverley (5f, good) in May; did not repeat the form in his two subsequent outings, also under Shay Farmer, and does not seem the percentage call.

16/1

9

(3)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Blackcurrent

9st 2lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Ended a long losing run when making all on a rare turf outing at Beverley (5f, good) in May but he dropped out on his return visit on Monday; the soft ground may have dulled his powers but he's not easy to predict and others are more solid; change of headgear.

16/1

14/1

Form: 4586-4

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Not beaten all that far the last twice and ended up towards the unfavoured far side at Southwell 12 days ago, but more is needed; tongue-tie retained; hood removed.
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8th

12

(5)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:52 Southwell (AW)

Shaka

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Broke his duck at the 20th attempt when taking a C&D classified event latest; if able to reproduce that effort back in a handicap he would have claims but he'll have that to prove.

7/1

8th

12

(5)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:52 Southwell (AW)

Shaka

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Broke his duck at the 20th attempt when taking a C&D classified event latest; if able to reproduce that effort back in a handicap he would have claims but he'll have that to prove.

7/1

15

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

12:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Shaka

9st 2lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

8/1

Form: 85498-

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Travels well; his fourth over 5f at Musselburgh last August reads well and he ran better than it appeared in a 0-60 over C&D last time; of interest with yard among the winners; eyeshield removed.
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4th

7

(7)

1st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:13 Musselburgh

Hard Nut

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Linda Perratt

Most recent win came at 50-1 over C&D last summer; runner-up here in August but she's been well held in last three runs and losing run is now up ten; others preferred.

8/1

9

(11)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:22 Musselburgh

Hard Nut

9st 1lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: Linda Perratt

Most recent win came at 50-1 over C&D last summer; second here last month but only fifth on most recent start when behind Sixcor, Crackinthunder and Ski Angel.

25/1

7

(7)

26th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

15:20 Musselburgh

Hard Nut

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Linda Perratt

3-39; no match for the winner when second of six over this C&D (good) this month; failed to beat a rival at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) since; yard also runs Sixcor.

20/1

40/1

Form: 000-88

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Started 50-1 or bigger each start and just under 8l is the closest he's got to winning; wears same headgear as last time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

11

(1)

17th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Newcastle (AW)

The Spinmeister

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Tjade Collier

Started 50-1 or bigger each start and just under 8l is the closest he's got to winning; wears same headgear as last time.

40/1

8

(8)

9th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

The Spinmeister

8st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tjade Collier

Has beaten a total of two rivals in seven starts on turf/Tapeta; additions of cheekpieces needs to make a dramatic difference.

50/1

8th

8

(2)

5th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:57 Southwell (AW)

The Spinmeister

8st 11lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tjade Collier

pressed leader

66/1

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50/1

Form: /806-6

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 36

Form & Verdict
Seemingly did a bit better at Southwell (5f) 12 days ago but still finished behind Shaka and he's not certain to build on that.
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7th

8

(8)

9th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

14:02 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ank Marvin

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Colin Teague

dwelt start, held up in rear, outpaced 2f out, kept on inside final 110yds, no telling impression

50/1

11th

1

(6)

17th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Newcastle (AW)

Ank Marvin

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Colin Teague

Seemingly did a bit better at Southwell (5f) 12 days ago but still finished behind Shaka and he's not certain to build on that.

50/1

6th

11

(5)

5th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:57 Southwell (AW)

Ank Marvin

8st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Colin Teague

slowly away, took keen hold, in touch with leaders

100/1

12th
9 (12)
Stroxx

25/1

Form: 96069-

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Three of his best five RPRs came under David Allan; this isn't a bad classified contest and he's unlikely to make it 45th-time lucky back from a break.
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8th

9

(7)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stroxx

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Placed at Newcastle in January (5f) but no progress in three runs since; has a rare outing over 6f tonight.

20/1

6th

8

(8)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Stroxx

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Knocking on and been patchy since returning from a break, finishing well behind Kipp Kelly at Wolverhampton, then behind Desert Master here six days ago; others are more likely.

16/1

6th

9

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Stroxx

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Welcome signs of a revival when third over C&D in January but failed to fire at Wolverhampton three weeks ago (drawn wide); not a solid option.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £35.10
Straight Forecast £29.33
Trifecta £194.80

Selections

THE NORTH:

Blackcurrent

POSTDATA:

Stallone

Daily Mirror:

Rockley Point

RP RATINGS:

Sir Benedict

SPOTLIGHT:

Tantastic

D Express:

Hard Nut

The Times:

Blackcurrent

Telegraph:

Blackcurrent

The Guardian:

Blackcurrent

The Sun:

Blackcurrent

Daily Record:

Blackcurrent

Daily Mail:

Stallone

The Star:

Rockley Point