February 13 / 18.30 Newcastle (AW)

18.30

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  • Prize money: £6594.84
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: /783-1

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Encouraging return from a break over C&D in December; marked step forward from that when powering home in a 7f handicap at Southwell three weeks ago; still feasibly weighted up 5lb but dropping back in trip isn't sure to be in his favour.
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13th

10

(8)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Grant Wood

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Landed a pair of 6f Newcastle handicaps early in 2026; back in good form of late, and first home in his group when sixth of 20 in 6f Ripon handicap 20 days ago; this C&D winner is very much one to consider.

7/1

6th

6

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Grant Wood

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Impressive in this race in 2024 when rated 3lb higher; mixed bag this summer but his two best turf runs have come over C&D and this represents an ease in grade; can't rule out.

7/1

4th

7

(5)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:54 Ripon

Grant Wood

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

C&D winner who won two in a row at Newcastle (AW) at the start of the year and was a close third over C&D (good) in May; he's dropped back down to a handy mark but has finished down the field on his last three outings.

12/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 02-212 C BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three seconds and a win from her last four starts, the victory coming over 7f here last month; another who wouldn't be ideally suited if this weren't truly run.
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3rd

2

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Sibyl Charm

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Three-time AW winner; only 1-17 on turf but gained the success off current mark at Ayr (6f, good) in August; good chance provided she returns to that form.

10/1

3rd

2

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Sibyl Charm

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Three-time AW winner; only 1-17 on turf but gained the success off current mark at Ayr (6f, good) in August; good chance provided she returns to that form.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 04338- D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Winless since May 2022 but he's slipped in the weights and there has been promise this winter; a strong pace would assist him and he holds each-way claims.
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7

(11)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Ripon

Illusionist

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Hold-up sprinter; just one win to his name since May 2022; shaped with some promise at Haydock three weeks ago (after a break) and he's on a fair mark; effective at the track.

12/1

78

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Illusionist

8st 13lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

6

(4)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Illusionist

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Below par on both runs this term but didn't perform badly at Hamilton in May last time on good going that may not have been ideal; now 2lb lower than when winning at Wetherby (soft) last year and the more rain the better.

16/1

5/1

Form: 021-43 D BF

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
His three wins have all come over 6f at Southwell but he's effective elsewhere; beaten off this mark twice since his December success but this track might prove more suitable than either Lingfield or Wolverhampton; one for the shortlist.
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7

(2)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tyke

9st 4lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Went close over C&D last month and was a fair fourth at Southwell (first-time cheekpieces) last time; hard to rule out a good run with visor now tried but he's not easy to predict and losing run is mounting up.

8/1

4th

8

(3)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Tyke

8st 8lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Patchy form since winning off 6lb higher at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) last May and has a bit to find with Many A Star and Ormolulu on last month's C&D running; application of cheekpieces needs to make a difference.

9/1

4th

8

(3)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Tyke

8st 8lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Patchy form since winning off 6lb higher at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) last May and has a bit to find with Many A Star and Ormolulu on last month's C&D running; application of cheekpieces needs to make a difference.

9/1

Form: 3155-3 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Only 1lb higher than for 7f win at Kempton in November; solid efforts since but he will need a return to his peak to come out on top.
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2nd

1

(2)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Dark Side Thunder

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Eight-time AW winner but he's 1-21 on turf; placed a couple of times this season, including over C&D (good to firm) in April, but he's not easy to predict and was out the back at Doncaster last time; has another switch of headgear and he comes with risks attached.

9/2

8th

6

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Dark Side Thunder

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jessica Macey

A dual 6f scorer last season; comes here on the back of a good third of eight in 6f Leicester handicap last month so needs considering.

7/1

3rd

4

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Leicester

Dark Side Thunder

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

He has a much better strike-rate on AW than turf and was well beaten over C&D last time; however, prior to that he was second of six at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) and is not written off today.

9/1

14/1

Form: 183-95 C BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Closely matched with El Montejean on a couple of Pontefract runs last year; won a 7f handicap here in November and he was strong in the market prior to a slightly disappointing effort over that trip here 11 days ago; good mark but he's another who will need a strong pace back in trip.
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8th

10

(9)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Sam England

Last eight starts in classifieds and he didn't always get the breaks when third over C&D 12 days ago; that was one of his better recent efforts and he's firmly in calculations.

13/2

3rd

6

(5)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

Regressive 8yo; running respectably at this level in 2026 but 2l behind Woodrafff at Newcastle last week; never threatened over 1m2f on Thursday; easy enough to look elsewhere.

8/1

6th

10

(4)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:28 Newcastle (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

Spent most of a long career racing at shy of 1m and didn't look to see it out in one try over this far (C&D); not as good now and can miss the break and/or pull hard, so comes with risks attached.

8/1

Form: 127-33 CD BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
C&D winner off 3lb lower in November; near miss at Southwell the following month and he's hit the frame in 6f handicaps the last twice; should go well again.
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13th

3

(10)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:54 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Road

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Eight-time winner; made a winning stable debut for Laura Mongan (1m, AW) in March but that wasn't a springboard to better things; sold for 2,000gns in July; return to 6f should suit on stable debut.

20/1

9th

6

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Secret Road

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Laura Mongan

Won at 6f and over C&D for James Owen at the start of the year, then over 1m here on yard debut in March, but his last three runs have been nothing like as good; has plenty to prove back at 7f.

25/1

10th

6

(12)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Secret Road

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Laura Mongan

Enjoyed a revival for James Owen and this yard earlier in the year, with three wins, including two round here; up in the weights now, though, and finished well behind a couple of these over C&D a month ago; needs more from somewhere.

20/1

8th
11 (9)
Kats Bob

20/1

Form: 58-130 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest effort here and the return to 6f should suit too; stable also run Sibyl Charm; each-way shout.
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6th

20

(5)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Kats Bob

9st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Ruth Carr

A five-time scorer in 2025, including over C&D; runner-up in 6f handicaps at York and Redcar this summer and not ideally drawn with 14th in 6f Ripon handicap last time; not ruled out.

25/1

14th

5

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Kats Bob

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

4lb lower than when third of 15 in this race last year; yet to strike in 2026 but there have been some good runs along the way, including his last two starts; looks the likeliest to grab the far rail if the field split into two groups; one to consider.

10/1

2nd

4

(5)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

14:05 Redcar

Kats Bob

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Had a fine year in 2025, winning five times; in and out this year but his latest York second (of 19) was a fine run and he needs serious consideration despite a 3lb rise.

3/1

Form: 31-2 CD BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won a weak C&D novice in November; not sure how much depth there was in the Wolverhampton novice in which he finished second last month either (5f); represents a much-respected yard but doesn't leap off the page as being ahead of his mark.
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6th

1

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Master Dandy

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Daisy Hitchins

4-29 AW; close third off this mark here (6f; 12-1) in June; has left Michael Keady for 3,000gns since last appearance; interesting to see how he responds to the change of scenery.

6/1

5th

8

(10)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Master Dandy

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Keady

Was back off his last winning mark when beaten a head and a nose into third of 12 over C&D last month (second and fourth have won since); up 1lb and drawn wider this time, but still one for the shortlist.

6/1

Form: 4289-7

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Two runs for his new yard this winter suggest he'll need a bit more help from the handicapper before he's of major interest.
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9th

4

(10)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hallowed Time

11st 1lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Won a Chester handicap on heavy ground in September 2024 but mainly below form since (finished last of seven over C&D last week); well handicapped but has plenty to prove.

25/1

7th

3

(2)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hallowed Time

9st 8lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Poor strike-rate over the last four years and current mark reflects a decline in his form; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

16/1

6th

5

(2)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Hallowed Time

10st 12lb

J: Miss Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Went close at Wolverhampton last January and now 8lb lower; however, he's hard to fancy on his recent form and is unproven at this trip.

7/1

10/1

Form: 00421- D

Last run: 177 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the tenth attempt when gamely landing a 6f handicap at Pontefract in August; 5lb rise not excessive (still 5lb lower then when starting his handicap career) but he'll need to be cherry ripe to win this back from 177 days off.
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5th

6

(5)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Leicester

El Montejean

9st 0lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Ben Lund

took keen hold, led

50/1

5th

6

(5)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Leicester

El Montejean

9st 0lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Ben Lund

took keen hold, led

50/1

11th

3

(10)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

El Montejean

9st 9lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Ben Lund

6f turf win for previous yard; poor form for current stable, latterly back on AW; enough to prove.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3127-8 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Three turf wins for Charles Hills and feasibly treated on last season's best; should come on for last month's stable debut here but he will need to leave that effort well behind.
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12th

1

(3)

13th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Shobiz

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Three turf wins for Charles Hills and feasibly treated on last season's best; should come on for last month's stable debut here but he will need to leave that effort well behind.

40/1

8th

3

(2)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Shobiz

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Promise on AW for Charles Hills but his three wins have come on turf; doubt he's handicapped out of things for new yard (sold for 6,000gns in October) but he'll need to be at his best back from 173 days off.

12/1

7th

4

(3)

27th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

18:00 Yarmouth

Shobiz

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

Has missed two chunks of his career but returned from the latest one in good form, finding plenty to win going away at Newbury before just losing out there in June (both at 6f on good; has won on soft); solid chance under Kieran Shoemark, who is 2-3 on him.

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £24.20
Straight Forecast £18.74
Tricast £149.58
Trifecta £329.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Sibyl Charm

The Guardian:

Grant Wood

NEWMARKET:

Master Dandy

SPOTLIGHT:

Tyke

Telegraph:

Shobiz

D Express:

Illusionist

POSTDATA:

Sibyl Charm

The Times:

Sibyl Charm

Daily Mail:

Sibyl Charm

TOPSPEED:

Tyke

Daily Mirror:

Grant Wood

The Star:

Grant Wood

The Sun:

Master Dandy

Daily Record:

Master Dandy