February 04 / 18.30 Newcastle (AW)

18.30

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  • Prize money: £8640
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
250,000gns yearling; ninth foal; closely related to 1m2f winner Gumriyah (RPR 92), half-brother to seven winners including Legatissimo (7f-1m2f/Group 1; 118), Sifting Sands (US 1m-8.5f inc 1m stakes; 107) and Yummylicious (1m2f; 105); dam 1m2f winner (79); with that pedigree he needs a second look (market informative).
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4

(1)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

15:25 Doncaster

Las Ramblas

9st 12lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Lightly raced since narrowly making a winning debut at Newcastle (1m, AW) in February last year and, having been gelded and undergone wind surgery, he failed to beat a rival on handicap debut at Southwell (1m, AW) in April; off another three months since and has enough to prove.

8/1

12th

1

(6)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:55 Southwell (AW)

Las Ramblas

9st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Promise in novice events last year, winning at Newcastle (1m, AW) in February then fourth at Nottingham (1m2f) in May; had gelding/wind operations since; still open to progress and is interesting on reappearance.

11/2

12th

1

(6)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:55 Southwell (AW)

Las Ramblas

9st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Promise in novice events last year, winning at Newcastle (1m, AW) in February then fourth at Nottingham (1m2f) in May; had gelding/wind operations since; still open to progress and is interesting on reappearance.

11/2

6/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3- BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to this yard's multiple 1m-1m2f Group 1 winner Baaeed and King George hero Hukum; sent off evens favourite at Lingfield (7f) and from a poor position he showed plenty of promise in third; that was a nice start.
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6

(10)

3rd Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:48 Kempton (AW)

Waleefy

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: William Haggas

Had some useful handicap form over 6f and 7f last year, winning twice and running well at Newbury (7f, good to firm) last August when rated 4lb higher; not found his best form this season and now returns to AW with cheekpieces enlisted; revival possible.

8/1

5th

4

(5)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:23 Redcar

Waleefy

9st 13lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Two wins during a progressive 3yo campaign but he's been well held as favourite in his two runs (6f/7f) this season; has bit to prove but he's edging back down the weights and this new trip looks worth exploring.

3/1

4

(4)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:05 Newmarket

Waleefy

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Disappointing favourite at Goodwood on reappearance but perhaps the track and the drop back to 6f were against him; progressive in handicaps last season and this lightly raced 4yo could still have more to offer for a top trainer who has won two of the last four runnings of this race.

11/4

100/30

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 2

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Never raced for Jane Chapple-Hyam but has a smart pedigree and he fared best of those held up when going close over 7f here 13 days ago; looks sure to improve for this stiffer stamina test and should go close.
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6th

1

(7)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Parthenopaeus

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

dwelt start, always behind

12/1

Form: 7

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Seventh (of 14) in a bumper here before filling the same position in a 7f novice, finishing behind Parthenopaeus.
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9th

4

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

Sycamore Gap

9st 2lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Stephen Hanlon

Off the mark on AW at Newcastle (1m4f) in September 2024 on his final start for Rebecca Menzies but hasn't seriously threatened in two recent AW outings for new yard since returning from a long absence.

9/1

8th

7

(3)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Sycamore Gap

8st 12lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Stephen Hanlon

Off the mark at the 17th attempt when winning at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) in September 2024 on his final start for Rebecca Menzies; didn't shape badly here over 1m4f on his stable debut last time having been off for 558 days; may build on that over this longer trip.

9/1

5th

3

(7)

5th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:20 Southwell (AW)

Sycamore Gap

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stephen Hanlon

Sent off 1-3 when making it 17th-time lucky at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta) in September 2024; has since left Rebecca Menzies (same owners) and the market should reveal what is expected.

10/1

Form: 1 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
115,000gns yearling with a mix of speed and stamina in pedigree; strong favourite (6-4) for her debut here 19 days ago and needed only minimal encouragement to collect by just under 2l; has the penalty against male rivals this time but she's clearly useful.
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5th

6

(6)

4th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Tournelle

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

7/4

1st

10

(2)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tournelle

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

80,000gns foal, 115,000gns yearling; dam a sprint maiden, herself a sister to Group 3 winner Dibajj; stable have made a fine start to the year and she's worth a market check in a winnable maiden.

5/2

16/1

Form: 3-

Last run: 126 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Frankel half-brother to five winners; burst out the back of the stalls on debut at Epsom (1m2f) but still ran well to be third behind a long odds-on favourite (runner-up has since won over hurdles); left John Butler for 35,000gns; has races in him.
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3rd

6

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Letsbefrank

9st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

He's reappeared in rude health this year with wins under Lauren Young at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) and Hamilton (1m3f, good); beat bang-in-form stablemate last time and a 5lb higher mark might not stop this course winner.

5/2

1st

4

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

18:45 Hamilton

Letsbefrank

9st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Three wins (C&D, 1m6f and 2m1f) in summer 2024 and, from a reduced mark, back on the scoresheet at Musselburgh (1m4f) three weeks ago when arriving very late on the scene at 20-1 under Lauren Young to deny Fast Fred; back up 4lb but could take another step back up the ladder.

7/2

1st

7

(7)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:15 Musselburgh

Letsbefrank

8st 7lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Three wins (1m3f, 1m6f and 2m1f) in summer 2024 and he's 7lb below his last winning mark; struggled to get competitive last year until his running-on fifth under Lauren Young in a blanket finish on final start (1m4f, soft); reappearance record isn't great and today's test may be a bit too sharp for him.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 20l+ in two bumpers and again comfortably held on Flat debut at Southwell (1m).
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7

(5)

5th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

19:55 Carlisle

Musical Masquerade

10st 1lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Poor maiden who's been tried over various trips and in two forms of headgear since starting his career in bumpers; has done a lot of his racing on soft ground, so any rain would likely suit, but he's hard to recommend either way.

16/1

8th

5

(12)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Pontefract

Musical Masquerade

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Half his ten starts were on turf but all those were on soft and his form dropped off markedly on last two outings; recent headgear is removed; 9lb lower than on handicap debut and the ground should be different.

20/1

12th

11

(10)

27th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Musical Masquerade

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Low-mileage 5yo who saw his run of good form come to an end when tenth in 7f Catterick handicap four days ago; needs to get back on track.

20/1

Form: 8

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in two bumpers and the same again on Flat debut at Wolverhampton.
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10th

9

(2)

23rd Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ashkhabad

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Well beaten in two bumpers and three Flat runs at up to 9.5f; could prove a different proposition now handicapping at a modest level; betting to guide.

8/1

8th

2

(1)

28th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Ashkhabad

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Down the field in two bumpers and two Flat contests; handicaps more suitable shortly.

100/1

8th

5

(8)

4th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ashkhabad

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Down the field in two bumpers and the same again on Flat debut at Wolverhampton.

100/1

100/1

Form: 8

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Always behind here 13 days ago (7f) and he's comfortably held by a couple of these on that showing.
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7

(8)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:50 Newcastle (AW)

Ideal Dragon

8st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: John Davies

Huge prices and well beaten in three starts here (7f/1m) this year; tongue-tie needs to make a difference on handicap debut.

33/1

7

(8)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:50 Newcastle (AW)

Ideal Dragon

8st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: John Davies

Huge prices and well beaten in three starts here (7f/1m) this year; tongue-tie needs to make a difference on handicap debut.

33/1

4

(1)

25th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ideal Dragon

8st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John Davies

Massive prices and he's struggled in three novice/maiden events here (7f/1m) this year; still early days and now switches to a handicap but he needs a transformation on this step up to 1m2f.

25/1

Form: 6

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Only sixth of nine on C&D debut and never really figured at odds of 100-1; showed a bit but looks best watched for now.
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3rd

3

9th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

15:40 Taunton

Little Venice

11st 9lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Quirky sort but she got off the mark in this sphere in 1m7f handicap at Wincanton 43 days ago, despite being reluctant at the start; up 4lb but she still merits serious consideration.

7/4

1st

6

25th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

14:20 Wincanton

Little Venice

11st 1lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Went mighty close at Leicester (soft) in November despite pulling hard and her trainer blamed three fairly quick runs when she disappointed at Uttoxeter (also 2m, heavy) the following month; freshened up since and she can't be ruled out.

4/1

7

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:40 Uttoxeter

Little Venice

11st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Low-grade Flat winner; yet to be placed after five hurdling starts but kept on from the rear for very respectable fifth of 14 over C&D (good-first-time tongue-tie) this month; considered each-way.

8/1

11th
7 (10)
Coramento

100/1

Form: 8-

Last run: 54 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
In the rear throughout when 250-1 for his debut at Southwell (7f).
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9th

6

(3)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Coramento

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: David Thompson

Looked in excellent nick when winning twice here in the autumn (7f/1m) but has not been at the same level on his two appearances this month (both 1m) and still needs to prove he can cope with a mark this high.

10/1

6th

3

(9)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Coramento

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Thompson

Won three handicaps at Newcastle after joining this yard last March; only midfield at that track three weeks ago but still feasibly weighted and Rossa Ryan is booked.

4/1

9

(6)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Coramento

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: David Thompson

1m win here on stable debut in March and he's followed that with five good runs in defeat, most recently a near miss over C&D three weeks ago; closely matched with the winner Ring Of Gold; should make another bold bid.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £9.30
Straight Forecast £9.03
Trifecta £32.90

Selections

Daily Mirror:

Tournelle

SPOTLIGHT:

Waleefy

POSTDATA:

Parthenopaeus

The Times:

Waleefy

D Express:

Waleefy

The Sun:

Tournelle

The Star:

Tournelle

Daily Record:

Tournelle

Telegraph:

Parthenopaeus