January 19 / 16.15 Newcastle (AW)

16.15

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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 46569- C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner over 6f for James Ferguson including here, but out of the frame in both starts for Adrian Wintle and on debut for this yard after having undergone wind surgery at Southwell (6f, Tapeta; first-time tongue-tie) three weeks ago; enough to prove up in trip with a hood now given a go.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(4)

15th Apr 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Beelzebub

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Loughnane

Three wins from 32 starts; unlucky not to go closer when fourth of 11 here over 6f last month but he failed to build on that when seventh here ten days ago; steps back up to 7f.

10/1

7th

7

(9)

5th Apr 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:55 Southwell (AW)

Beelzebub

9st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: David Loughnane

Losing run up to 19, but he has dropped a long way in the weights and met all sorts of trouble when fourth of 11 over C&D last time (Starsong second); withdrawn at the start on vet's advice in the race won by Good Earth here ten days ago; worth considering.

4/1

10

(6)

26th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:07 Southwell (AW)

Beelzebub

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Loughnane

He has never been prolific but lurks on a dangerous mark and his latest unlucky-in-running fourth over C&D served notice he was ready to strike; high on the list.

5/2

8/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 98967- C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has been useful in his time, but had to drop into selling company in order to regain winning ways on his final start for Mick Appleby at Beverley (7f, good to firm) last summer; out of the frame in all seven starts for this yard despite a sliding mark and others come into this in better form.
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7th

10

(4)

15th Feb 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Alexander James

9st 0lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Michael Herrington

in touch with leaders, in rear after 2f

20/1

8th

1

(8)

10th Jan 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alexander James

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

dwelt start

6/1

8th

1

(8)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alexander James

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

dwelt start

6/1

7/1

Form: 5074-4

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
0-7, but showed promise (including over C&D) early last year and, after appearing to lose his way, has performed well the last twice as when fourth of ten at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) eight days ago; still doesn't have many miles on the clock and one for the shortlist.
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8th

8

(1)

11th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Shaw Park

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Scott Dixon

Good third over a mile here last month but he failed to back it up over that same distance 11 days ago; perhaps vulnerable once again.

16/1

10th

11

(7)

28th Feb 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Shaw Park

9st 0lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Scott Dixon

Record of 1-27 on AW but he gave it a good shot when third behind Aisling Oscar over C&D three weeks ago; on same mark here and he could be in the mix again.

12/1

3rd

3

(1)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Shaw Park

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

4-13 on turf but just 1-26 on AW; returned from five-month break with low-key 7f run here on Friday and remains on the same fairly tough mark.

10/1

Form: 0018-5 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish gelding who made a winning debut for this yard over C&D last month, but out of the frame in both outings since; didn't appear to lack for stamina when fifth of eight at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) a week ago, but still holds each-way claims back under these conditions.
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10th

10

(10)

1st Oct 2024

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Admiral Nelson

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Peter Niven

Form dipped at Redcar in June when last seen; has some respectable Newcastle form for current yard, notably a success off 2lb higher last December; interesting back at this venue.

14/1

8th

5

(10)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:55 Redcar

Admiral Nelson

9st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Peter Niven

Not the best of strike-rates (3-34) and yet to win over 1m; fair run when fourth after a slow start over C&D last time (soft; just behind Young Fire); worth considering.

11/1

Form: 56391- D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Kept on well to end a 13-race losing run at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) four weeks ago and a 2lb rise still leaves him well treated, having gained his penultimate success off a 7lb higher mark; high on the list.
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6

(8)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:20 Chester

Royal Musketeer

9st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Steph Hollinshead

No turf win since May 2022; has posted some decent efforts at Newmarket (6f, both tracks) this season, none better than when runner-up in June; cheekpieces are yet to elicit improvement but this appears a better option than Southwell (tenth of 14) last time; easing mark.

16/1

10th

7

(13)

25th Aug 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Royal Musketeer

9st 6lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

He is on a competitive mark and has a course win on his record (7f); not beaten far at Newmarket this month when tried in cheekpieces for the first time; wide draw but he's not ruled out.

5/1

2

(9)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Newmarket (July)

Royal Musketeer

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Steph Hollinshead

Twice placed on the two courses here before his effort petered out tamely at Haydock two weeks ago; returning here has to rate a positive, as might the addition of cheekpieces.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 83330- D BF

Last run: 126 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner (6f/7f) for Bryan Smart and ran well in first three starts for this yard, as when a close third of 11 over C&D in September, but not seen since disappointing when favourite at Chester (7f, good to soft) seven days later; has undergone wind surgery since and worth a market check on his return.
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5th

4

(10)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Emperor Caradoc

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Still on career-high mark but latest effort (when bidding for 6f double) suggests he remains in form, and his Pontefract record is largely consistent; solid contender.

6/1

3rd

1

(6)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Leicester

Emperor Caradoc

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Has won on a range of surfaces but two 6f wins in 2025 came on good to firm and he was racing on that surface for the first time since when winning at Thirsk last week; back up 3lb and has another good run in him.

3/1

1st

6

(1)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Emperor Caradoc

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Two 6f wins on fast ground last season; made a pleasing return to action at Newcastle (6f) in March and raced away from the main action when well held back on turf at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) since; not discounted.

10/1

Form: 0255-3 CD BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Handy sort who won twice over C&D early last year and added another success at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces) in September; third of eight behind a thriving rival at Southwell (7f, Tapeta; first-time blinkers) 13 days ago showed that she remains in form and a player from 1lb lower.
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7th

2

(2)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Abbeys Dream

9st 8lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

Handy sort who won twice over C&D early last year and added another success at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces) in September; third of eight behind a thriving rival at Southwell (7f, Tapeta; first-time blinkers) 13 days ago showed that she remains in form and a player from 1lb lower.

3/1

3rd

3

(7)

6th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Abbeys Dream

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

The addition of cheekpieces saw her gain a third career success when digging deep at Wolverhampton (7f) in September; four of her five subsequent runs have been solid enough but she remains 3lb above that successful mark; first-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) need to give her something extra.

9/2

5th

6

(4)

31st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

12:24 Lingfield (AW)

Abbeys Dream

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

The addition of cheekpieces saw her gain a third career success when digging deep at Wolverhampton in September (7f); three of her four subsequent runs have been solid enough but more will be needed to win here.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £70.20
Straight Forecast £67.41
Tricast £265.97
Trifecta £304.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Royal Musketeer

Telegraph:

Shaw Park

TOPSPEED:

Abbey's Dream

The Guardian:

Emperor Caradoc

POSTDATA:

Admiral Nelson

NEWMARKET:

Beelzebub

The Star:

Shaw Park

LAMBOURN:

Abbey's Dream

Daily Mail:

Emperor Caradoc

RP RATINGS:

Royal Musketeer

D Express:

Royal Musketeer

Daily Mirror:

Royal Musketeer

The Sun:

Royal Musketeer

Daily Record:

Royal Musketeer

The Times:

Admiral Nelson