December 02 / 19.15 Newcastle (AW)

19.15

Standard To Slow

Top Odds Every Day With BetUK Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3726
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Top Odds Every Day With BetUK Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 733421 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Off the mark (13th attempt) when landing a Redcar handicap (6f, heavy) in October; 3lb higher on this AW debut but should be in the mix again.
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8th

4

(6)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Blazing Son

9st 6lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

More productive on AW (5-17) than on turf (2-28) and was only run out of it inside the final furlong at Newcastle (7f Class 5; 9-1) in March; less effective since (0-2) but is slowly easing in the weights, and is perhaps best suited by 6f.

11/1

9th

4

(3)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Blazing Son

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

Seven-time winner who scored off 1lb higher over C&D in September; has been hit and miss since but he finished second here (7f) on his penultimate run and wasn't disgraced after an awkward start at Southwell last time; usually races prominently and he's not ruled out back at this track.

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £6.00

Form: -33626 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Triple turf winner, who went close off 1lb lower at Catterick (6f, soft; 20-1) on his penultimate run but he didn't fire in similar conditions at Redcar nine days later; bit to prove again after that and he's 0-7 on AW.
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8

(6)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:10 Catterick

Highjacked

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: John Davies

C&D scorer who got back on track when fourth of nine over C&D in July; one to consider off the same mark after a break.

11/2

4th

4

(2)

23rd Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

Highjacked

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: John Davies

In the frame on eight of his 12 course visits but only two of the last five, and about 3l behind Quercus when fifth in this race last year (good to firm; beaten favourite); can't fight the rider as much as he did behind Miss Rainbow on last month's return from a small break.

6/1

2

(11)

27th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Highjacked

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John Davies

Defied this mark at Catterick (6f, good) last April but that is his sole win since 2021; may have needed his reappearance run at Catterick in April but he's had another break since then and his AW record stands at 0-12; looks opposable back in this sphere.

16/1

25/1

  • Place: £5.50

Form: -44504

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden who has not made a serious impact over sprint trips in her two handicaps; returned for new yard with a respectable fourth in 7f Wolverhampton novice last month but she needs more on this drop back in trip.
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8th

7

(6)

14th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Whiteandblue

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Free-going front-runner; a maiden after 15 runs but has made the frame on three of four starts for Grant Tuer, and did well to finish third after setting a good pace at Newcastle last month; could take some catching.

4/1

3rd

4

(9)

9th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Whiteandblue

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

14-race maiden; started out for her new stable with promising runs at Wolverhampton (7f) and over C&D; less good when favourite for a 5f handicap here last month; dangerous back at this trip.

6/1

9th

3

(7)

2nd Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Whiteandblue

9st 10lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

13-race maiden but she's reached the frame in both runs for current yard including a front-running third over 6f here last month; well handicapped on her best form and she looks interesting on this return to 5f.

7/2

3/1

Form: 321

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Promising third here on debut in January and he went very close in another C&D novice the following month; returned to action with a game odds-on win at Southwell (5f; pulled clear with runner-up) two weeks ago and he's open to more progress back up in trip on his handicap debut; big player.
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6th

6

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:55 Southwell (AW)

Beneficiary

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Can lead; has won at both sprint trips on this course; two good runs in classified events during February but below best at Wolverhampton last month and was beaten nearly out of sight back over 5f on turf last time; first-time visor replaces blinkers; others higher up the list.

9/1

12th

8

(8)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Beneficiary

9st 3lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Liam Bailey

Three times a runner-up on AW this year; unplaced in five turf runs and he comes here with a point to prove.

8/1

7th

3

(6)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beneficiary

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

He has finished second in three of his last four starts and dropping back in to classified company is in his favour today; should go well.

5/1

Form: 083063

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
0-13 but he's well treated on his best form and didn't get much luck when a staying-on third at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) last month; that was only his second run on AW and he looks interesting back up in trip.
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3rd

8

(9)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:02 Newcastle (AW)

Claim The Stars

9st 6lb

J: Alex Fielding

T: Tim Easterby

midfield

16/1

19th

86

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ayr

Claim The Stars

8st 4lb

T: Tim Easterby

Off the mark at the 20th attempt at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) in June; however, he's failed to kick on from that; unproven on slow ground.

66/1

13th

14

(5)

19th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:10 Redcar

Claim The Stars

8st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Off the mark at the 20th attempt when sweeping through from the back at Thirsk in June (6f, good to firm); beaten off this mark twice since and even his best form this year might not be enough here.

33/1

8/1

Form: 977723 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Five-time turf winner who has finished placed on Tapeta in last two starts; ran into some trouble before finishing well for a close third at Wolverhampton (6f) last time and she's respected off 2lb higher here.
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6th

7

(9)

21st Feb 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Rose Bandit

9st 2lb

J: Poppy Wilson

T: Iain Jardine

Arrived on the scene late to win a 5f handicap at Newcastle last month; respectable run back there 18 days ago and she can race off a 2lb lower mark today; the harder they go early the better.

7/1

5th

3

(3)

3rd Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Rose Bandit

9st 9lb

J: Poppy Wilson

T: Iain Jardine

Added to her five turf wins when finishing well for a last-gasp success over C&D last week; this is tougher under a penalty but she beat an improver last time and could be a big factor again if this sets up for her closing style.

5/1

1st

3

(8)

26th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rose Bandit

9st 9lb

J: Poppy Wilson

T: Iain Jardine

Five-time winner on turf, most recently last April off an 8lb higher mark; good third over C&D on her penultimate start and subsequent defeat came in a Class 5; should appreciate the likely strong pace.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 060012 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Got back on the scoresheet in a C&D handicap (first-time visor) in October and she backed that up with a clear second here (7f) last month; still looks on workable mark and should go well again back in trip.
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4th

1

(7)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:13 Newcastle (AW)

Catherine Chroi

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

No AW win since March 2024; respectable showings, behind in-form rivals, over a range of trips (6f-1m) recently, without doing enough to suggest that she's primed to strike; drop back to 7f is helpful and she might have place possibilities; one of two for Iain Jardine.

8/1

9

(10)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:10 Catterick

Catherine Chroi

8st 12lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Won six times from seven starts between March and May last year, but losing run up to 22 and well held back with her former trainer at Newcastle (6f, AW; well backed) this month; enough to prove.

7/1

9

(10)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:10 Catterick

Catherine Chroi

8st 12lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Won six times from seven starts between March and May last year, but losing run up to 22 and well held back with her former trainer at Newcastle (6f, AW; well backed) this month; enough to prove.

7/1

8th
14 (4)
Billian

9/1

Form: 477632 BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Yet to win a handicap but he's finished placed over C&D in last two runs and his latest second was behind a major improver; each-way claims again.
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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

9th
9 (11)
Lory

25/1

Form: 4-8534

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ex-French 3yo who has not achieved a great deal in her four runs in Britain this year; now switches to a handicap but she needs to raise her game.
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9th

9

(11)

2nd Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Lory

9st 4lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Julie Camacho

dwelt start, in touch with leaders

25/1

4th

3

(2)

3rd Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Lory

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Julie Camacho

Modest level of form in Britain this year, most recently third at Thirsk; however, leading player judged on the better of her two French efforts and this may be the time to catch her (second run after wind surgery).

8/1

9

(12)

12th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lory

9st 4lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Julie Camacho

Showed promise in two runs in France (7f/6f) last autumn but she's not been at the same level in three runs for new yard this season; still lightly raced and now goes back up in trip on handicap debut but she needs to raise her game significantly.

14/1

20/1

Form: 870950 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won off 12lb higher at Kempton (6f) for Roger Varian 12 months ago but he's generally struggled for current yard and was beaten 12l at Wolverhampton last time; drops back in trip but he's now 1-14 and others are more convincing.
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9th

8

(9)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poet

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Scott Dixon

Badly out of form at present, having finished last in all his races since October; others make much greater appeal.

50/1

10th

9

(5)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poet

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Scott Dixon

Last of nine over 5f here a fortnight ago and has now failed to beat a rival six consecutive times; cannot be recommended.

66/1

11th
10 (13)
Impressor

20/1

Form: 327467 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
2-35 with both wins coming over 6f on turf; ran well when fourth in a 5f handicap here in October but her form has gone the wrong way in two runs since; has bit to prove with hood now added and others are more persuasive.
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4

(6)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:51 Hamilton

Impressor

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Underwhelming on his three starts since promising reappearance run at Doncaster in March; however, he has a strong record at Hamilton and is running here for the first time this season; slow ground would be a positive.

13/2

6th

9

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Impressor

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Phillip Makin

Multiple sprint handicap wins since 2022, all on soft or slower; back in action with a good fourth of 17 at Doncaster in March and, although he hasn't done as well since, he'd come into it if there's significant rain.

16/1

12th
11 (5)
Basholo

16/1

Form: 835626

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Scored at Leicester in June and two good placed efforts at this track (5f) since but she wasn't at her best at Wolverhampton two weeks ago; this return to 6f should be fine but she needs to step up again after that last run.
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6th

1

(8)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Basholo

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Won twice over C&D in late 2025, the latter success coming off a 2lb higher mark; more recent efforts need bettering but this is likely to be run to suit and dropping back into a 0-60 could see her bounce back to form.

12/1

10th

4

(10)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Basholo

9st 6lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Dual Wolverhampton winner in the autumn but not at her best on her last four starts; slipping in the weights but others still make more appeal.

14/1

4th

2

(4)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Basholo

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Dual C&D winner in the autumn but her form has cooled since the turn of the year and she'll probably need a career-best performance to have any chance off her current mark.

20/1

Form: 516352

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a Catterick maiden (7f) in May but she's unexposed on AW and finished well to go close at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) last month; only 1lb higher here and she's a key player if this sets up for her closing style.
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7th

8

23rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

13:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Coaxing

9st 8lb

T: David & Nicola Barron

Seemingly back in good form at Southwell (6f) a fortnight ago, where she was denied a clear run before keeping on for fourth; remains 5lb below her last winning mark and will be suited by today's return to 7f; good chance.

5/1

4th

3

(8)

10th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Coaxing

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

took keen hold, midfield

7/1

6th

1

(2)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Catterick

Coaxing

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

led at fast pace

16/1

9/1

Form: 670793 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Smart 2yo who won here and at Newmarket in his first two juvenile runs; 0-27 since but he perked up with a close third off a much-reduced mark over C&D (reported to have bled from both nostrils) last month; that form has been boosted by the winner since and has claims if he can back that up.
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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

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Payout
Exacta £68.90
Straight Forecast £74.93
Tricast £826.18
Trifecta £1231.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Beneficiary

POSTDATA:

Rose Bandit

The Times:

Blazing Son

Daily Mirror:

Basholo

The Star:

Catherine Chroi

The Sun:

Huraiz

RP Ratings:

Beneficiary

Telegraph:

Beneficiary

Daily Record:

Beneficiary

The Guardian:

Blazing Son

Daily Mail:

Rose Bandit

D Express:

Rose Bandit