February 13 / 19.00 Newcastle (AW)

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  • Prize money: £5443.36
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 107-26 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
6f winner here last October; solid run at Wolverhampton on his penultimate start but he was a shade disappointing at Southwell three weeks ago; dropped 2lb and the return to 5f looks worth exploring.
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5th

3

(5)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Moyola

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell

He's fully 14lb lower than when winning at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) last June but hasn't been shaping of late as though he's about to capitalise on his reduced mark; soundly beaten fourth here (6f, good) last time.

6/1

5

(6)

14th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Ayr

Moyola

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell

Now 13lb lower than for his Hamilton win (6f, good to firm) last June but he's been well held in all four runs this season; won't mind if the forecast rain arrives but losing run is up to 12 and this looks a tough task against Novamay; cheekpieces removed.

16/1

5

(5)

26th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Hamilton

Moyola

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lucinda Russell

Now 10lb below the mark he defied over C&D last June but recent efforts don't obviously suggest he's ready to take advantage.

20/1

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3/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 06-1 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two turf runs for David Griffiths as a 2yo; marked improvement when dead-heating for first in a 6f novice here on his stable debut five weeks ago, an effort boosted when his fellow dead-heater defied a penalty next time; has the pace to be effective at 5f and his opening mark looks manageable; strong claims.
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9th

7

(2)

5th Jul 2026

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0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Buzz Box

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Won early in 2025 on final two runs for Bryan Smart, both at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta), and he returned from an absence with an encouraging fourth on stable debut there this January (5f); he's back from some more time off today but with his trainer among the winners; could be a contender.

8/1

4th

2

(2)

22nd Jan 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Buzz Box

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Improved to win two C&D handicaps early last year; looked capable of even better but not seen since; new yard (same owner) among the winners and it'll be interesting to see what the betting makes of him.

13/2

33/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 63779-

Last run: 139 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Hit and miss as a 2yo but he's not out of this on his best efforts (one of which was 5f on Tapeta); betting useful back from 139 days off.
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2nd

10

(12)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Tees Douge

8st 13lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Adrian Nicholls

Longstanding maiden who has been expensive to follow this year and was never dangerous over 5f here (classified) last time; ran into some trouble in that race but he still has something to prove at this trip and others are preferred.

13/2

6th

12

(3)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Redcar

Tees Douge

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Adrian Nicholls

Longstanding maiden who's been tried in various forms of headgear; didn't see it out on soft ground last time but has been expensive to follow and doesn't seem the easiest.

10/1

11/8

Form: 7051-

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Competed over 1m for his first three starts but showed significant improvement when dropped to 6f for nursery at Wolverhampton in December, quickening smartly to win in clearcut style; that form not franked since and an 11lb rise demands more but he's unexposed and can't be discounted.
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10

(1)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Carlisle

Better

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Both wins have been on AW and latest was 11 months ago; 0-15 on turf but he had a near-miss at Nottingham (5f, good) in July and has run respectably in two of his three subsequent runs; usually comes from off the pace and has possibilities if he gets some luck.

12/1

3

(6)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Redcar

Better

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Paul Midgley

Finished five places behind Arlington at Ripon 11 days ago but he met trouble in running; beaten only a head at Nottingham (5f, good) earlier in July and a repeat of that form would give him reasonable claims.

5/1

7th

4

(8)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Ripon

Better

9st 7lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Paul Midgley

Chased home Canaria Queen in a Nottingham classified event 11 days ago and 1lb better off for a head defeat today; ran another good race at Newcastle on Saturday, never nearer than at the finish; new blinkers replace cheekpieces; has the ability to win a race of this nature but he's an habitual slow starter so will always need some luck in running.

8/1

33/1

Form: 676-9

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in four starts in sprint maiden/novice events, the latest over C&D 19 days ago; faces a more realistic task now handicapping but others bring more compelling claims.
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4th

4

(3)

17th Oct 2024

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Soul Singer

9st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Didn't need to be at his best when finally off the mark in a weak 5f Musselburgh novice last month and took his handicap record to 0-9 when a respectable fourth at Newcastle (6f) since; may again have to settle for minor honours.

6/1

4th

4

(2)

1st Oct 2024

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Soul Singer

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Finally off the mark in a weak 5f novice last time; won't mind the return to 6f or Tapeta (went close over C&D in the spring) but has had plenty of chances off similar ratings.

5/1

1st

3

(3)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

14:45 Musselburgh

Soul Singer

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

made virtually all, pushed along and faced challenge over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on final 110yds, much reduced lead towards finish, always doing enough

9/4

16/1

Form: 32326- D

Last run: 88 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
5f winner for Richard Hannon on turf last summer; 40-1 for his stable debut over C&D in November when he ran well down the middle of the track (main action unfolded nearer the stands' rail); gelded since; not discounted.
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4th

9

(3)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

Pinpoint

9st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Suzzanne France

Ex-Ewan Whillans; sound run on stable debut when second at Wetherby last time (5.5f, good to firm); each-way chance.

8/1

2nd

7

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

15:40 Wetherby

Pinpoint

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Suzzanne France

Won a Hamilton seller last June for Ewan Whillans (5f, good; visor first time); disappointing since; stable debut.

50/1

6th

6

(8)

24th Jan 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Pinpoint

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Three turf wins over 5f but 0-13 and it has been a while since he has shone on this surface; new headgear tried today and the tongue tie worn on his last two starts dispensed with.

16/1

Form: 98815- C

Last run: 147 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Improved for the switch to AW when landing a 6f nursery here last September; looked stretched by 7f eight days later and absent since (gelded during his break); career best required down to 5f on his return.
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14th

11

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Havana Prince

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Fourth and fifth in his two big-field C&D races last term; Newcastle win in March ensures a career-high mark today but it's hard to judge him harshly on last week's C&D result as he didn't see daylight at various stages.

20/1

16th

17

(12)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Havana Prince

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Couple of sound performances on Newcastle AW this year, winning over 7f latest; back on career-high mark but he's a five-time turf scorer who has form over C&D and appears to hold solid claims.

10/1

1st

11

(5)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Havana Prince

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Spring has been quite a productive time for him which provides hope that he can build on a promising reappearance third over 6f here 15 days ago; has raced mainly at 7f/1m in recent years so the step back up in trip should help if anything.

16/1

Form: 4312-3 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
On the up since handicapping, getting off the mark in a 5f nursery at Lingfield in December; good second at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day but he wasn't at his best tried in cheekpieces (retained) at Chelmsford last month; perhaps vulnerable to improvers.
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4th

1

(1)

5th Apr 2024

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0m 5f 6y

Class 5

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

The Liegeman

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Came good with ready C&D win in December, his fifth start, and was placed on next two outings; didn't fire last time but has a fighting chance if back on song here; cheekpieces (worn for last two races) removed.

7/2

4th

1

(1)

5th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

The Liegeman

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Came good with ready C&D win in December, his fifth start, and was placed on next two outings; didn't fire last time but has a fighting chance if back on song here; cheekpieces (worn for last two races) removed.

7/2

8th

2

(2)

13th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Liegeman

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

On the up since handicapping, getting off the mark in a 5f nursery at Lingfield in December; good second at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day but he wasn't at his best tried in cheekpieces (retained) at Chelmsford last month; perhaps vulnerable to improvers.

11/4

Form: 318-77

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a 6f maiden at Wolverhampton in November; yet to show comparable form in handicaps and the addition of cheekpieces needs to give her a lift.
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9th

4

(7)

13th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Graceful Mary

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Made all to win a 6f maiden at Wolverhampton in November; yet to show comparable form in handicaps and the addition of cheekpieces needs to give her a lift.

20/1

7th

4

(3)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Graceful Mary

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Made all in a Wolverhampton maiden (6f, Tapeta) in November but she's been disappointing in two handicaps there since and was beaten 10l after a slow start last time; still has potential after only four runs but she needs to get her career back on track.

8/1

3

(5)

12th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Graceful Mary

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Clearly best effort when making all over C&D in November; there were excuses on her nursery debut here on Boxing Day (dropped back to 5f; drawn wide) and she may still have untapped potential back at 6f; not ruled out.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £25.60
Straight Forecast £24.35
Tricast £162.66
Trifecta £213.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Buzz Box

NEWMARKET:

Better

LAMBOURN:

The Liegeman

POSTDATA:

Moyola

RP RATINGS:

Buzz Box

The Times:

Buzz Box

Daily Mail:

Buzz Box

D Express:

Buzz Box

Daily Mirror:

Buzz Box

The Sun:

The Liegeman

Telegraph:

Better

The Star:

Better

Daily Record:

Better

The Guardian:

Moyola