January 04 / 12.50 Newcastle (AW)

12.50

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £165.20
  • Place: £30.80

Form: 52708-

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Small-field C&D second two months ago amounted to little and she's struggled since handicapping; would be a surprise winner.
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4th

8

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Chepstow

Endofastorm

8st 9lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Joe Ponting

Front-runner who came second twice at Bath (11.6f/1m2f, firm) last month; subsequent lesser effort there is probably best overlooked (slowly away after anticipating start), and she can give this a good shot.

4/1

5th

6

(6)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:12 Bath

Endofastorm

9st 2lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Joe Ponting

In-form mare whose record at Bath features wins in 2024/2025 and a couple of second-place finishes (over 11.6f/1m2f) since returned to turf from AW, the penultimate occasion behind Moon Over The Sea; weighted to reverse the placings; good chance.

3/1

2nd

7

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

17:50 Bath

Endofastorm

8st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Joe Ponting

Below her best on the AW this winter but she returned to some form when runner-up here at around 1m4f on Monday; that was her first start for 77 days and this dual course winner should have no issue with the drop back in trip.

6/1

OUR TIP

20/1

  • Place: £9.00

Form: 89028-

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
2m bumper winner; well held in two 1m runs and ran better when heavily supported at Southwell early last month (1m4f) before racing freely over 2m last time (first-time cheekpieces; retained); trip query back at 1m.
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2nd

8

(3)

13th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Raiff

10st 7lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Philip Kirby

2m bumper win; 0-13 under Flat rules but runner-up at Southwell (1m4f) and Newcastle (1m) on two of his last three outings; tried 2m in between; beaten by just a head last time and has to be prominent in each-way calculations.

8/1

2nd

3

(12)

4th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

12:50 Newcastle (AW)

Raiff

9st 10lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

took keen hold, held up in rear, smooth headway 2f out, ridden and went second 1f out, led final 110yds, kept on but edged left and headed final strides

20/1

8th

3

(10)

22nd Dec 2022

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Raiff

9st 11lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Sole win in AW bumper in late 2020 but he went close off a reduced mark here recently (1m4f; first-time tongue-tie) when the subject of a major gamble; key player if he can back that up on the step up to 2m; cheekpieces on.

9/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 59177- CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner, latterly off this mark last February; shaped nicely after a slow start from a wide stall on her recent return from nine months off and is entitled to have come on for that.
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1st

10

(5)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

17:40 Beverley

Velma

8st 4lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Chris Fairhurst

Both wins achieved on the AW, though, to be fair, she has had only four runs on turf; disappointed on Tapeta at Southwell last time and has some questions to answer back on grass.

16/1

10th

9

(9)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:35 Southwell (AW)

Velma

9st 7lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Chris Fairhurst

Both her wins have come at Newcastle but she's also effective here, as when a good second over C&D in January; didn't threaten at Newcastle 17 days ago but she's better than that and can't be ruled out.

8/1

7th

8

(2)

20th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Velma

9st 4lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Chris Fairhurst

never better than mid-division

5/1

20/1

Form: 07108- CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Had Going Underground and Reclaim Victory behind when winning off 2lb lower over C&D in November but two poor efforts lately will need ignoring.
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10

(6)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Catterick

Mintnthat

8st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Won two in a row at Newcastle (1m, AW) in January and has dropped below his last winning mark, but he's struggled on his six runs since.

25/1

8th

2

(1)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

18:35 Beverley

Mintnthat

10st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Micky Hammond

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

50/1

7th

5

(2)

19th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Ripon

Mintnthat

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Four wins when trained by Iain Jardine, including two at Newcastle this January; hasn't shone in four runs for new stable though and hopes are pinned on the returning blinkers (he's been wearing a visor or cheekpieces) working the oracle.

16/1

Form: 24133- CD BF

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Two defeats at short prices since beating Prince Hector over C&D in October, latterly when hampered and just behind Reclaim Victory (who is 2lb worse off); can miss the kick and does need things to fall his way but Kevin Stott is a positive booking (2-15 for the yard).
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10

(3)

9th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:20 Catterick

Going Underground

8st 9lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

Not beaten far when fifth at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) in April but this 8yo has struggled on his three starts since; others preferred.

33/1

9

(3)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Going Underground

8st 8lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

2-42; slipped leaving the stalls over C&D last time but, while that's easily excused, hasn't been shaping like a winner waiting to happen either; it's possible that with a clear run, he might have sneaked into the frame at Wetherby (7f) in April; others more obvious.

20/1

25/1

Form: 06769-

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent gelding who's done most of his racing on turf and achieved little in three runs on Tapeta; is some way down the pecking order.
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5

(7)

25th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Shaftoe

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

took keen hold, held up in rear, pulled up quickly over 4f out, broke down

5/2

1st

2

(1)

23rd Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Shaftoe

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

ducked left start, held up in last, smooth headway over 2f out, going easily but waiting for room against near rail over 1f out, soon switched left, pushed along and squeezed through to lead inside final furlong, readily

6/4

1st

2

(2)

12th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Shaftoe

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Five-time course winner, three of them over tonight's trip, latterly off 2lb lower last month; hit traffic in a messy affair at Wolverhampton latest and, while a bigger field would have been ideal (is usually dropped in and can pull), he's shortlisted.

5/2

Form: 24697-

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden who went close here a couple of times in the autumn, including when chasing home Going Underground (1m); not as good lately, however, including switched from usual visor to cheekpieces last time.
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6th

8

(9)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Prince Hector

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jessica Bedi

On a long losing run but he wasn't disgraced with sixth of 12 in 1m2f Redcar handicap eight days ago; no forlorn hope.

20/1

6th

11

(11)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Prince Hector

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jessica Bedi

14-race maiden on turf; tailed off on return to grass at Catterick last time (1m4f, good; cheekpieces; lost a shoe); has blinkers back on but hard to fancy.

20/1

13th

9

(4)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Prince Hector

9st 1lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jessica Bedi

Kept to AW in the main nowadays and winless since last March; however, he ran well last August when he last tackled turf and the return of cheekpieces (replacing blinkers) may well be in his favour; also has a first-time tongue-tie; could be involved.

11/1

8th
10 (9)
Capparis

7/2

Form: 67631- D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Cheekpieces have helped and was just behind Vitesse Du Son at Wolverhampton (best of those from off the pace) before a win off 3lb lower; low mileage and open to improvement which sets her apart in this field; shortlisted.
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1st

7

(10)

14th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Capparis

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Cheekpieces were helping until fading out of the picture at Newcastle (1m) ten days ago; beat Eagle Eyed Freddie the time before at Southwell (1m) but she can be keen and was well held here on her previous attempt at 1m2f.

4/1

8th

10

(9)

4th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

12:50 Newcastle (AW)

Capparis

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

took keen hold, prominent

7/2

1st

11

(2)

22nd Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Capparis

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders, ridden over 2f out, went second over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, led towards finish

4/1

10/1

Form: 54456- CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Two years since his C&D win and was expensive to follow last season; blew the start behind Capparis at Southwell last time and is 5lb better off but he still needs to find more.
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7th

8

(9)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

We Still Believe

8st 10lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Daragh Bourke

On a long losing run (last win was at Ayr in July 2024) but he has run a few creditable races this year; has a bit to find with Royal Blaze on their C&D form last month.

20/1

5th

5

(9)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

We Still Believe

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Daragh Bourke

Triple course winner (1m/1m2f) but his last success was 14 months ago and he struggled here last time; on dangerous mark but he's been hard to predict this season and others are preferred.

20/1

10th

3

(1)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

We Still Believe

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

Not disgraced when third of eight to Jewel Maker in 1m Carlisle handicap a week ago; this C&D winner is one for the shortlist.

10/1

Form: 62217- D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Will need to improve on his latest effort at Wolverhampton if he's to defy a career-high mark (3lb higher than when winning there last month); returning cheekpieces should help though.
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12

(9)

12th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Vitesse Du Son

9st 3lb

J: Dominique Van Der Kraats

T: Alice Haynes

Without a win since December 2022 and absent since below-par turf run in June last year; probably better suited by 1m+ nowadays; not the most obvious answer.

33/1

5th

5

(1)

25th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

19:30 Brighton

Vitesse Du Son

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

10/1

7th

6

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Vitesse Du Son

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Back to form when second of seven in a minor handicap at Wolverhampton last month; never in contention back there 13 days ago; usually worth taking on.

10/1

Form: 47006-

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Maiden who didn't progress for George Scott; best effort for new yard at Southwell recently (1m) but now has to build on it.
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7th

7

(6)

12th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Exceedingly Sonic

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

took keen hold, prominent on outer

8/1

6th

10

(2)

20th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:20 Southwell (AW)

Exceedingly Sonic

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Her best run for this yard came over C&D last month; has a squeak on that effort but she was well beaten at Newcastle last time and connections now turn to blinkers.

33/1

11th

6

(6)

4th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

12:50 Newcastle (AW)

Exceedingly Sonic

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

took keen hold, midfield

14/1

Form: 28835-

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Been among the favourites for his last two runs at Wolverhampton and had excuses each time; he's a longstanding, ordinary maiden though, and this is more competitive if anything.
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6th

3

(4)

4th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Laoch Gach La

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Stella Barclay

0-23 but he's finished runner-up in three of his last five runs including in a 1m classified event at Newcastle (Tapeta) 12 days ago; should make another bold bid back at this track and he's a key player.

5/2

2nd

4

(4)

20th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Laoch Gach La

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Stella Barclay

It's now 22 outings without a win but he comes here in good order, fifth of 12 in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap nine days ago; he can make his presence felt once more.

8/1

5th

10

(12)

11th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Laoch Gach La

10st 3lb

J: Miss Nicola Thornton

T: Stella Barclay

0-21 but ran very well when second twice at Newcastle (1m2f and 1m) on consecutive days late last month, including for Nicola Thornton; fair fourth at Chelmsford on Friday; drawn wide but considered.

8/1

25/1

Form: 33080- CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Both wins came over C&D and is happiest round here but she didn't offer much when back from a break at Southwell 13 days ago, when behind Velma; only holds outside claims.
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3rd

6

(3)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:04 Newcastle (AW)

Stand Free

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ivan Furtado

Turned things around with a 33-1 win over C&D (classified) last August but she's finished down the field in both runs since, including a 16l defeat at Southwell 11 days ago; has something to prove again and she needs another bolt from the blue.

9/1

3rd

6

(3)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:04 Newcastle (AW)

Stand Free

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ivan Furtado

Turned things around with a 33-1 win over C&D (classified) last August but she's finished down the field in both runs since, including a 16l defeat at Southwell 11 days ago; has something to prove again and she needs another bolt from the blue.

9/1

Form: 62213- CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
More consistent than most at this level, despite often missing the kick, and has a C&D win to her name; not much wiggle room off this mark but there's no obvious reason why she won't go well again.
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8th

4

(8)

10th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Reclaim Victory

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Tjade Collier

C&D scorer who signed off for Brian Ellison with a good second of eight over C&D 24 days ago; since changed hands for £5,000 and she's very much in the mix for her new handler.

3/1

2nd

3

(6)

17th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:30 Newcastle (AW)

Reclaim Victory

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

dwelt start, held up in rear, headway from 3f out, led inside final furlong, kept on but headed post

13/2

6th

4

(5)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Reclaim Victory

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Infrequent winner (3-39), who is not easy to predict but her last success came off this mark and she caught the eye with her strong finish over C&D (fifth of 11) last Thursday; ran into some trouble at a crucial stage in the race and she's an interesting contender.

13/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £3975.00
Straight Forecast £2358.35
Tricast £27401.51
Trifecta £0.00

Selections

The Times:

Capparis

RP Ratings:

Going Underground

POSTDATA:

Exceedingly Sonic

D Express:

We Still Believe

NEWMARKET:

Vitesse Du Son

SPOTLIGHT:

Velma

Telegraph:

Capparis

The Guardian:

Capparis

Daily Mail:

Capparis

Daily Mirror:

Capparis

The Star:

Capparis

Daily Record:

Capparis