January 02 / 17.10 Newcastle (AW)

17.10

Standard To Slow

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  • 0m 5f 0y
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Sunny

15/2 (Won)

Form: 35665- CD

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Now 1lb lower than for his C&D win in March but he's not made a serious impact here in his last three runs; returns after a short break but he needs to rediscover his spark.
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6th

8

(4)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Joshua R

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Helen Cuthbert

towards rear

50/1

6th

8

(4)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Joshua R

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Helen Cuthbert

towards rear

50/1

12

(8)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Joshua R

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Helen Cuthbert

Two C&D wins; not found his form this year and although he might come good over the winter, others have less to prove this time.

33/1

Form: 63477-

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) in August but he's not hit the same level since including in three runs for new yard this winter; on dangerous mark on this drop back in grade but he's untried at this trip and others are more convincing; cheekpieces removed.
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5

(5)

18th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ramdon Rocks

9st 8lb

J: Mark Crehan

T: Alice Haynes

11th

11

(4)

2nd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:20 Southwell (AW)

Ramdon Rocks

9st 0lb

J: Thore Hammer Hansen

T: Alice Haynes

6f winner who returned to form when going very close at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) early last month; however, two lesser efforts have followed and he's back to having something to prove.

20/1

6th

9

(9)

17th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

12:40 Kempton (AW)

Ramdon Rocks

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Didn't really progress for Ismail Mohammed after making a winning handicap debut at Lingfield (6f) last summer; he has shown winning potential for his new yard, however, notably when second at Newcastle 15 days ago; poor draw here though and others are stronger.

7/1

15/2

Form: 99303- CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
His last win was in October 2020 but he's been placed on Tapeta in two of his last three starts including when third behind Waverley Star at Wolverhampton (5f) last time; did best of the closers in that race and has each-way claims again.
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10

(3)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Rockley Point

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Katie Scott

Veteran who's had a busy start to the year; has finished placed a couple of times here at big prices but is again some way down the pecking order.

20/1

6th

5

(7)

20th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rockley Point

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

led

6/1

11th

7

(8)

10th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rockley Point

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Katie Scott

Veteran who has run some sound races in defeat this winter, including when second over C&D on Thursday; consistency has been an issue though.

8/1

16/1

Form: 59167- CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Recorded his ninth Tapeta win when scoring at Wolverhampton (6f) in November but he's not got involved at Southwell in his last two runs; bit to prove again and his last 5f win was in March 2020.
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1st

9

(3)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tathmeen

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Eight wins here, the latest off 3lb higher last March; return to this trip should suit after three runs over further, but he is hard to predict these days.

12/1

1st

9

(3)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tathmeen

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Eight wins here, the latest off 3lb higher last March; return to this trip should suit after three runs over further, but he is hard to predict these days.

12/1

5th

10

(1)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:03 Southwell (AW)

Tathmeen

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Veteran who is a 13-time AW scorer; however, has something to find on his autumn form and consequently needs to raise his game on return from two-month layoff.

12/1

OUR TIP

4/1

Form: 60414- D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Got back on the scoresheet when justifying support at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) last month and he made another bold bid when a close fourth there 12 days ago; has been as good as ever recently and he's a key player off same mark as last time.
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5th

4

(1)

2nd Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Waverley Star

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Alan Brown

Got back on the scoresheet when justifying support at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) last month and he made another bold bid when a close fourth there 12 days ago; has been as good as ever recently and he's a key player off same mark as last time.

4/1

4th

4

(10)

21st Dec 2022

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Waverley Star

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Alan Brown

Back in form lately but stall 10 isn't good for one happiest on the sharp end and a 7lb rise for his latest C&D win (made all from stall 3) will challenge him.

6/1

4th

3

(4)

30th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:25 Lingfield (AW)

Waverley Star

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

took keen hold, led, ridden over 1f out, headed final 110yds, weakened towards finish

10/1

Form: 77236- D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Five-time turf winner who is 0-7 on AW but she finished placed twice on Tapeta (5f/6f) in November and things didn't go her way against a pace bias here last time; remains well treated on her best 2022 form and has claims if this sets up for her closing style.
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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

16/1

Form: 15900- D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Two 5f wins on turf this summer but his form has gone the wrong way in last three starts and he beat only one rival at Southwell (5f, Tapeta) on his return last month; still unexposed on AW and now 1lb lower than for last success but he has something to prove.
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8th

6

(12)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Latin Five

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Paul Midgley

Has run well over C&D, including when a close third in this race 12 months ago, but the track doesn't always lend itself to his hold-up style; drawn widest and could prove vulnerable, for all he is attractively weighted.

7/1

6th

9

(8)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:42 Newcastle (AW)

Latin Five

9st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Pounced to grab Thank The Lord (who, when factoring in riding arrangements, is now 6lb better off) over C&D three starts back; has lacked the pace to stake a claim in two C&D starts since; likely to need everything to fall his way.

25/1

7th

10

(6)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Latin Five

8st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Paul Midgley

Last three wins have come over C&D and latest was off 3lb lower last month; never got involved here last time but that was against a pace bias and he should get a good tow into this race; not ruled out.

12/1

10/1

Form: 44288- CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won a Southwell novice in January and he defied this mark over C&D in April; never dangerous at Southwell in last two starts but his latest run was after a short break and he has claims if he can get back near best; cheekpieces reapplied.
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5th

9

(7)

18th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Tantastic

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Market springer here last week but he dropped away over 1f out (behind three of today's rivals); headgear back on today but others appeal more.

10/1

8th

8

(3)

12th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tantastic

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

One of his two wins came over C&D but that was 23 months ago; not beaten far on a couple of occasions in January but likely vulnerable for win purposes again.

16/1

7th

12

(5)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tantastic

9st 2lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Tony Coyle

Not beaten far into fourth in this grade on his last two starts; rider's claim is useful today and the return of cheekpieces might help too; poor strike-rate but likely to go well again.

5/1

Form: 45043-

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

9/1

Form: 65948- D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Scored off 1lb higher at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) for Alice Haynes in September but has uninspiring form figures for current yard and her latest eighth was on the drop back to 5f at Southwell last month; others preferred.
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10th

6

(2)

2nd Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Amasova

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Scored off 1lb higher at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) for Alice Haynes in September but has uninspiring form figures for current yard and her latest eighth was on the drop back to 5f at Southwell last month; others preferred.

9/1

8th

3

(5)

15th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:33 Southwell (AW)

Amasova

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Scored at Chelmsford (6f) in September and she wasn't disgraced when fourth of nine there a fortnight ago; she's one for the shortlist eased 1lb now.

9/1

4th

2

(6)

1st Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Amasova

9st 8lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Jessica Macey

C&D winner off 2lb lower in September (penultimate run for Alice Haynes); not solid judged on record (four races) for new stable; however, likely player if back in top form.

10/1

14/1

Form: 21466-

Last run: 62 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Off the mark when landing a Thirsk handicap (6f, good) in August but she's not gone on from that and was only sixth of nine on Tapeta at Southwell last time; this drop back to 5f should be fine but she's now 1-17 and others look stronger; headgear back on.
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14

(4)

28th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:10 Pontefract

Secret Equity

8st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Chance on last year's best but she's only been seen twice this year, eight months apart, and hasn't shown a great deal on either occasion; the addition of an eyeshield isn't enough to tempt.

20/1

12th

12

(2)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

16:35 Carlisle

Secret Equity

8st 10lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Julie Camacho

in touch with leaders

25/1

11th

10

(6)

2nd Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Equity

8st 11lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Julie Camacho

Off the mark when landing a Thirsk handicap (6f, good) in August but she's not gone on from that and was only sixth of nine on Tapeta at Southwell last time; this drop back to 5f should be fine but she's now 1-17 and others look stronger; headgear back on.

14/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £62.11
Tricast £758.53

Selections

POSTDATA:

Whiteandblue

SPOTLIGHT:

Waverley Star

The Guardian:

Joshua R

RP Ratings:

Ramdon Rocks

Daily Mail:

Rose Bandit

D Express:

Waverley Star

Daily Mirror:

Waverley Star

The Times:

Whiteandblue

Telegraph:

Whiteandblue

The Star:

Whiteandblue

Daily Record:

Whiteandblue

The Sun:

Joshua R