October 25 / 20.30 Newcastle (AW)

20.30

Standard To Slow

BetUK Over 40,000 Live Streamed Races Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3726
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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BetUK Over 40,000 Live Streamed Races Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 55479

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Did not find much in his first handicap, over 6f at Redcar, and even less when back at 7f in September (first-time tongue-tie, discarded); has had wind surgery since but reservations on AW debut.
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10th

5

(3)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

One More Dream

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John & Sean Quinn

Dual course winner (6f/7f) and 3lb lower than when successful at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) last September, but he can't be entertained on his performances in the meantime.

25/1

18th

13

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

One More Dream

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

The winner of 13 races, but just three of them have been on turf; yet to shine this year and he was behind a few of today's rivals over C&D last week.

20/1

12th

14

(12)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Thirsk

One More Dream

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John & Sean Quinn

Winner of 13 races and just 1lb higher than for the latest, but quiet in two starts at Southwell (6f, AW) since returning in February; needs to step up.

20/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 547763

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Has yet to win a handicap but he has tapped on the door and his recent C&D third was his best 6f AW run; is not badly treated these days so perhaps he may yet do better.
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7th

10

(9)

3rd May 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Billian

8st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Philip Kirby

Won twice over this trip at Wolverhampton and Chelmsford last spring, though is just 3-42 overall and recent efforts don't suggest his strike-rate is about to improve; first-time visor made no difference ten days ago.

20/1

7th

10

(9)

3rd May 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Billian

8st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Philip Kirby

Won twice over this trip at Wolverhampton and Chelmsford last spring, though is just 3-42 overall and recent efforts don't suggest his strike-rate is about to improve; first-time visor made no difference ten days ago.

20/1

11th

13

(9)

23rd Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Billian

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Philip Kirby

C&D winner last spring who lacks consistency now and was below market expectations here last time; perhaps the switch of headgear will do the trick.

16/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 070265 CD

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Four C&D wins but it's a long time since he showed much on this course, including off a modest mark on his latest visit last autumn; retains ability for new yard but not that tempting on most of his 2022 form.
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9th

12

(5)

16th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

16:35 Bath

Epeius

9st 3lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Veteran who has shown only occasional glimpses of retaining ability this year; others look safer.

16/1

5th

4

(7)

31st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:00 Bath

Epeius

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Shaped better when having a troubled run at Chepstow last week but he has something to find on these terms and was never in contention in a similar C&D race in July.

33/1

8th

13

(13)

24th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:40 Chepstow

Epeius

9st 0lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Joe Tickle

Over three years since the last of his six wins and he has to bounce back from a low-key run at Bath on Saturday; others look much safer.

33/1

Form: 774842

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Maiden; has had several layoffs but is nicely bred and looked by no means a lost cause when it took the favourite (who was making it 2-2 on AW) all his time to get past her over C&D 11 days ago; can find a race on that form.
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4th

7

(5)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

See My Baby Jive

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Donald Whillans

On a long losing run and she failed to beat a rival in 7f classified event here four days ago; blinkers go back on now with work to do.

25/1

4th

7

(5)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

See My Baby Jive

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Donald Whillans

On a long losing run and she failed to beat a rival in 7f classified event here four days ago; blinkers go back on now with work to do.

25/1

11th

10

(6)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

See My Baby Jive

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Donald Whillans

Won three times over 6f on turf in summer 2023 but has very mixed record since and was safely held in two C&D handicaps last month.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 435015 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Vulnerable in early handicaps but 6f on good to soft suited at Hamilton two starts ago when he was tenacious from the front; however, he failed to find much in his first AW handicap, over C&D last month, and needs to show he can thrive on the surface.
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10th

2

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

The Gay Blade

9st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Has risen to new heights this year, winning six times, the most recent three over 7f on turf (good and soft), but his charmed run ended at Musselburgh last week; runs off the same mark today and has ground to make up on Abduction; may need weight off his back now.

10/1

5th

5

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

The Gay Blade

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Arrives in the form of his life, completing a turf hat-trick at Ayr (7f, soft) 11 days ago; that made it six wins from his last nine starts and he is respected despite the 6lb rise and stronger opposition.

4/1

1st

7

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

18:40 Ayr

The Gay Blade

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Resurgent 7yo who completed a 7f Carlisle double on Monday and has now won five times this year; has 4lb penalty to carry but he won't mind if the ground eases; commands respect in current mood.

11/2

Form: 644430

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Beaten favourite in 6f events on AW and turf in early summer and she dropped right out on return from wind surgery at Chelmsford in September (first-time tongue-tie, retained with blinkers added); risky.
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10

(11)

15th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:33 Southwell (AW)

Baileys Bling

8st 10lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Amy Murphy

Poor maiden who was tried blinkered when a below-form sixth of eight in 6f Newcastle handicap in October; she needs to take a big step forward if she's to gain a breakthrough success here.

20/1

6th

6

(9)

25th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Baileys Bling

9st 2lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Amy Murphy

reluctant to load, dwelt start, held up in rear, ridden 2f out, soon outpaced

14/1

Form: 616221 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Wasn't an immediate success for this yard but is 2-4 in this combination of aids and she hung on grimly for a narrow win at Chelmsford 17 days ago (6f); last ran here in late 2020 but all being equal she looks sure to go well again.
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7th

1

(8)

25th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Babe Alicious

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

prominent, ridden and outpaced when edged right under 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out (jockey said filly weakened quickly inside the final 2 furlongs; vet said a post-race examination failed to reveal any abnormalities)

9/4

1st

2

(1)

8th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Babe Alicious

9st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

taken down early, pushed along early, soon pressed leader, led after 1f, ridden over 1f out, kept on until reduced lead inside final 110yds, always doing enough

2/1

2nd

6

(5)

17th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Babe Alicious

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

prominent, led over 5f out, faced sustained challenge from over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed and edged right inside final furlong, kept on gamely

4/1

33/1

Form: 935670 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

11 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Five turf wins, most recently in September 2021, but soundly beaten more often than not this year and is 0-24 on the AW.
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8th

9

(4)

25th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Jessie Allan

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

dwelt start, soon in touch with leaders, ridden and struggling 2f out, soon beaten

33/1

12th

13

(12)

27th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:29 Ayr

Jessie Allan

8st 9lb

J: Shannon Watts

T: Jim Goldie

held up in rear, ridden and no impression from over 2f out

25/1

7th

8

(6)

24th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Jessie Allan

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Jim Goldie

in rear, pushed along under 4f out, still plenty to do 2f out, never on terms

20/1

Form: 455634 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
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9th

3

(6)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Beverley

Hurt You Never

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Multiple winner down the years but is 0-7 this term and her form has declined to some degree, as current mark reflects; drops back to Class 6 for the first time in a while.

14/1

5th

4

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

Hurt You Never

10st 13lb

J: Mr Jack Lander

T: Adrian Nicholls

Only fifth in a field of six last week at Nottingham, but was close up behind Spirit Of Applause and that represented some return to form.

20/1

5th

7

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Hurt You Never

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Adrian Nicholls

C&D winner who returned to form when third at Ripon (5f, good) in May and is 5lb lower today; however, this 7yo has struggled on both starts since and has something to prove.

14/1

Non-runners

Hurt You Never

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.70
Straight Forecast £14.56
Tricast £146.66
Trifecta £186.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Babe Alicious

SPOTLIGHT:

See My Baby Jive

RP Ratings:

Epeius

Daily Mail:

Hurt You Never

Telegraph:

Billian

The Guardian:

Babe Alicious

Daily Mirror:

Babe Alicious

Daily Record:

Babe Alicious

The Times:

See My Baby Jive

The Sun:

See My Baby Jive

The Star:

See My Baby Jive

D Express:

Epeius