November 04 / 18.45 Newcastle (AW)

18.45

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Huge Daily Boosts Only At Betuk Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4536
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Huge Daily Boosts Only At Betuk Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £21.00
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 430602

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Has struggled off high marks in British handicaps but is better treated now and first-time cheekpieces (retained) helped when runner-up at Southwell last month (6f); hasn't achieved much in either of his course runs this year but of more interest now he's found some form.
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10th

7

(7)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Recorded back-to-back C&D wins last October (the second off 3lb lower) but the wheels came off in his hat-trick bid in November; back from 161 days off with a point to prove.

16/1

8

(6)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Comes here chasing a C&D hat-trick after two narrow wins last month; still feasibly weighted up 3lb and should be in the thick of the action.

9/2

8

(6)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Comes here chasing a C&D hat-trick after two narrow wins last month; still feasibly weighted up 3lb and should be in the thick of the action.

9/2

2nd
11 (5)
Pockley

11/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 657473 CD BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Has struggled along on turf this year but he does like it here, with a win and a close second in his first two C&D runs and then a revived third back here 24 days ago; looks likely to have a say.
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11

(8)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pockley

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Three course wins early in the year and he is now 3lb lower than for the latest of them; dropped down the weights on the back of some disappointing turf runs and he should be a more potent force back under these conditions.

20/1

3rd
10 (7)
Huraiz

50/1

  • Place: £9.80

Form: 767079 CD

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Smart 2yo, including over C&D, but the handicapper has been in charge for a long time now, despite his mark continuing to head south; wears these aids for the first time since January but remains one to watch.
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11th

12

(7)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Huraiz

9st 4lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Ewan Whillans

C&D winner but it is over four years since his last victory and his last two runs leave him with plenty to prove.

33/1

9th

11

(2)

30th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

16:00 Musselburgh

Huraiz

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

His mark continues to fall but his close AW third last November was his sole bright point last season and he hasn't shone on either run this year; bolted before start and withdrawn at Newcastle recently (33-1 at the time).

33/1

2

(11)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Huraiz

9st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ewan Whillans

Won his first two starts as a 2yo including here (6f), but 0-30 since; 5lb lower than when beaten less than a length back here (6f) last November, but his profile is a concern and he needs the blinkers to make a difference.

12/1

4th
6 (11)
Kapono

7/2

Form: 060310 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has won over 7f and 6f here but the former trip seems to stretch him these days and his three wins in the last two years have been over 6f, most recently at Redcar in October; is likely to go well back at this trip.
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8th

5

(2)

22nd Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Thirsk

Kapono

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

dwelt start, raced near side

7/1

2nd

1

(9)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Newcastle (AW)

Kapono

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

towards rear, switched right and headway from over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, went second final 110yds

10/1

6th

3

(9)

24th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Kapono

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Roger Fell

Wide-margin winner of a 6f handicap at Redcar in October off this mark; not found that form in two 7f runs here this year but better is expected back down in trip and dropping into a Class 6.

14/1

Form: 631064 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Broke duck in 7f novice here in February; has slowly been getting it together in handicaps since and came with a wet sail into fourth at Southwell 15 days ago (6f); looks more interesting than most.
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6th

1

(5)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Beattie Is Back

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

4-29; runner-up off this mark at Wolverhampton (7f; beaten a neck) in February; in rear throughout at York (6f; 40-1) on return from a three-month break; this is slightly easier (Class 5) and Ethan Tindall takes off a handy 5lb.

7/1

15th

16

(22)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Beattie Is Back

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Landed a 7f turf win at Doncaster (good to firm) last summer and close second at Wolverhampton (7f) on latest start in February; back from a 12-week break with his stable among the winners but he's done all his winning at 7f.

12/1

2nd

8

(4)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beattie Is Back

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Record of 3-16 on AW includes a success in last C&D attempt (in 2022); close fourth to Abduction at Newcastle (7f) with Southwell reappearance under his belt; enters calculations off unchanged mark.

13/2

40/1

Form: 256690

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Started the season by running well in 5f turf handicaps but well held over 6f for new connections and makes limited appeal on AW debut.
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8th

5

(7)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Guest List

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Losing run stands at 18 and she hasn't really threatened in recent outings; tumbling down the weights but others are safer.

12/1

10th

5

(10)

25th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Hamilton

Guest List

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Sole win came in 2021 for previous yard; not particularly solid on recent form and has been unable to capitalise on a tumbling mark.

10/1

6th

8

(2)

12th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Guest List

8st 13lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Disappointing filly who is yet to be placed after six starts this year; continues to slip down the weights but needs to turn a corner; sports first-time blinkers today (well beaten when tried in cheekpieces last year).

16/1

16/1

Form: 011195 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who won three 6f turf handicaps on the trot between July and September but he fared less well back on the AW after, then was again below best returned to turf 11 days ago; looks to be flagging.
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6th

2

(7)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Ripon

Hurstwood

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Peter Niven

Won this race in 2023 and 2025; sharper for his reappearance when respectable fourth of 12 at Redcar (6f, good) three weeks ago and may come on again; a must for the shortlist.

5/1

4th

2

(12)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Hurstwood

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Peter Niven

Three wins and a second from nine visits to Redcar; looked as though the run would bring him on when in midfield at Thirsk 19 days ago; more appealing than many.

7/1

9th

3

(5)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Hurstwood

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Peter Niven

A dual 6f scorer in 2025 but he also didn't prove the easiest to catch right; needs to hit the ground running after 165 days off.

14/1

Form: 493686

Last run: 213 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Sole win over 1m on Lingfield AW in April 2021; not yet got his eye in for new yard and this first attempt in a 6f handicap raises questions.
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12th

7

(9)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Mighty Power

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

Has been useful on AW in the past but nothing for his current stable to make him of interest tonight.

33/1

8th

10

(4)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:42 Newcastle (AW)

Mighty Power

8st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Lisa Williamson

On a two-year losing spell and current mark reflects a big decline in his form; others preferred.

25/1

8th

7

(6)

19th Feb 2026

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mighty Power

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Lisa Williamson

Much better than this on AW in his pomp but there hasn't been much to celebrate in five runs for this yard, including returned to AW when last of seven over C&D two weeks ago; another ease in grade today but he's risky.

10/1

15/8

Form: 687711 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Never got her handicap career off the ground in Ireland but has made an immediate impact for new yard, winning over C&D (first-time hood, retained) and then quickening up well at Southwell on Tuesday; penalty to carry but is bang on the money.
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5th

4

(10)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Starsong

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Fared well from low draws at this track last year, including for two wins, and she's been close up at other tracks on two of her four starts this year; drawn high this time but has to be seriously considered.

5/1

3rd

3

(10)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:50 Redcar

Starsong

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Seven-time winner who was a close second at Southwell on her return to action in March; unable to match that in two runs since but she has too much ability to discount at this level.

7/2

4th

7

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:19 Leicester

Starsong

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Both turf wins on Brighton's sharp track but she made up plenty of ground when a never-nearer third in this race (good) last year and it wouldn't surprise to see her return to form after a low-key Southwell run last time, having gone close there on her reappearance the time before.

12/1

Form: 418270 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won C&D novice in 2021 and ran well in handicaps here last autumn; rather sporadic overall but she won on turf in June and despite two ordinary efforts in September she is not ruled out back here.
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12th

8

(2)

13th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

16:20 Nottingham

Shes The Danger

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Prominent racer who blows hot and cold; two Southwell wins (5f/6f) over the winter and when down the field at Doncaster 12 days ago she went without headgear; blinkers return today; capable off this mark.

16/1

8th

6

(5)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

20:20 Doncaster

Shes The Danger

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Her turf win came at this track (7f, good) and she won twice on AW over the winter; not so good the last twice but it wouldn't be a major shock were she to go well.

7/1

5th

3

(1)

14th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Shes The Danger

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

5/1

Form: 103506 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Course wins over 7f and 6f in 2021 but this year's successes have been on turf; however, is only 2lb above latest win in July and he looked in fair form when a keeping-on sixth at Southwell last month.
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7th

6

(1)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

17:05 Doncaster

Late Arrival

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Scored three times last March-August; he's now just 1lb above his last winning mark, having ended last season on a low note and continued in same vein this year; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

25/1

4

(4)

9th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:50 Pontefract

Late Arrival

9st 13lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Scored three times off lower marks, including over C&D, last year; however, the 8yo has failed to show his form in two runs this term and is best watched unless the market speaks positively.

20/1

9th

8

(7)

9th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Ripon

Late Arrival

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

prominent, lost ground over 3f out

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0926-7

Last run: 244 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
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2

(2)

4th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Wether Fell

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Danny Brooke

Non-runners

Wether Fell

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £118.90
Straight Forecast £152.07
Tricast £5640.45
Trifecta £5869.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Starsong

The Times:

Beattie Is Back

Telegraph:

Bellagio Man

The Guardian:

Pockley

RP Ratings:

Kapono

POSTDATA:

Starsong

Daily Mail:

Starsong

D Express:

Starsong

Daily Mirror:

Starsong

The Sun:

Starsong

The Star:

Starsong

Daily Record:

Starsong