January 13 / 18.15 Newcastle (AW)

18.15

Standard To Slow

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  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

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20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £27.30
  • Place: £6.50

Form: 36868-

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 16 starts was over 1m at Lingfield (AW) in April 2021; now 4lb lower than for that success but he's finished down the field in all four runs for this yard including a never-dangerous eighth over C&D on his return in November; others preferred.
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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

13/2

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 36262- D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Triple turf winner, who is 0-8 on AW but he got back near his best when runner-up behind an improver over C&D last month; on same mark here and has possibilities if he can back that up.
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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

14/1

  • Place: £5.80

Form: 28387- CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner who defied this mark over C&D last May but he has a mixed record since and was quiet back here on his recent stable debut; others are more persuasive.
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1

(9)

8th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Thaki

10st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Katie Scott

Regained the winning thread at Hamilton (6f, good) last time and remains favourably treated on peak form; defied a 4lb higher mark over C&D last August and warrants respect.

11/4

1st

3

(3)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Hamilton

Thaki

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

made virtually all, hung right from over 1f out, clear with one other and ridden inside final furlong, kept on well

10/1

13/8

Form: 89111- CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Resurgent 7yo who has won under hold-up tactics over C&D in his last three starts including a clearcut success 16 days ago; still looks feasibly treated off 4lb higher here and he's a major player again in his bid to make it 4-4 on AW.
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5th

3

(5)

25th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:55 Southwell (AW)

After John

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Iain Jardine

Had plenty to spare when winning a 6f handicap at Newcastle in November, meeting trouble in running but sweeping through to lead late on; never dangerous back there four weeks ago but this race looks full of pace and he should be arriving on the scene late.

9/1

9th

9

(1)

28th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

After John

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Iain Jardine

Conditions to suit and he bounced back to form with a come-from-behind success over C&D eight weeks ago; met plenty of trouble on that occasion and looks good value for the 3lb rise; won this race off the same mark 12 months ago; one of four runners for the stable; would be suited by a strong pace.

5/1

Form: 35436-

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden who had some close calls in handicaps last year but she wasn't at her best at Southwell (6f; raced freely) last month; remains feasibly treated on her best form but she needs to step up again after that last run.
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6

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:51 Hamilton

Carlton And Co

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Down the field on last month's reappearance at Catterick but may have needed that run; won three times in the second half of last year (6f/7f, good/AW) and is not discounted; has run well on good to soft going.

16/1

9th

2

(10)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Carlton And Co

10st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

She won three times in the second half of last year (6f/7f, good/AW) and her current mark isn't necessarily beyond her; a market check is advised but she may need this comeback run.

16/1

6/1

Form: 42403- C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has record of 2-31 and his last win was 18 months ago but he had a near miss over C&D in November and was a good third back at this track (behind After John) 16 days ago; dangerous off unchanged mark.
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13th

3

(11)

21st Jun 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Newcastle (AW)

Macho Pride

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Ruth Carr

5lb better off with Beast Of Burden for a C&D defeat of just over 1l last month, and last week's fine Hamilton second was a third podium finish from as many starts since; losing run mounting up, but claims still good.

4/1

2nd

4

(12)

14th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:50 Hamilton

Macho Pride

11st 2lb

J: Miss Chelsea Brooks

T: Ruth Carr

Sandwiched between Beast Of Burden and Zegos Surprise when second at Newcastle early last month and has backed that effort up twice since (one C&D), albeit held behind Giselles Izzy latest; obvious place claims.

9/1

3rd

1

(1)

1st Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:22 Ripon

Macho Pride

9st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Poor strike-rate and on a long losing run but he is fully effective over C&D and he comes here on the back of two seconds last month; drawn on the outside and may have to wait a bit longer to get off the mark for this yard.

9/2

50/1

Form: 4200-0

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Well treated on his best form but he's a generally regressive 13-race maiden who has finished last in 6f handicaps (Tapeta) in both runs this winter; can only be watched.
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7th

7

(3)

23rd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Canzone

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: David C Griffiths

Off the mark at the 16th attempt in an apprentice handicap over C&D early in month, but didn't back it up at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) eight days later; each-way claims if helped by the return to this venue.

7/1

10th

3

(8)

11th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Canzone

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: David C Griffiths

Opened his account in 5f apprentice event under Zak Wheatley at Newcastle last week; raised only 2lb for that neck win and rider can use his 5lb claim this time; likely player if proving as effective back over 6f.

6/1

1st

7

(5)

3rd Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Canzone

9st 1lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: David C Griffiths

Well treated on his best form last winter and he turned things around with a close third behind Rose Bandit over C&D last week; on same mark here and has possibilities if he can back that up.

9/1

8/1

Form: 34224- CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has solid record since returning from a break in October including a front-running fourth of 14 at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) last time; should give it another good shot and he's respected for in-form yard; change of headgear.
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5th

3

(5)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Blackjack

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Often front-runner; fourth of nine over C&D in January but he's struggled in three starts since; another headgear swap; others preferred.

20/1

7th

4

(2)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:07 Southwell (AW)

Blackjack

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Conditions to suit and this mark shouldn't be beyond him; he does need to bounce back from a couple of low-key runs in February though.

20/1

10/1

Form: 43189-

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won over 7f at Chelmsford (Polytrack) in November but he's been well held on Tapeta in both subsequent runs; back on last winning mark but he has quite a bit to prove again and is untried at this trip; cheekpieces reapplied.
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9th

11

(2)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Yoshimi

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Has nine wins, including one over 6f here in January; best effort since when fourth of eight at Leicester (7f) when last seen in August; fairly treated if fully primed after a short break.

8/1

3

(6)

10th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Leicester

Yoshimi

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Herrington

Has nine wins, including two over C&D; hasn't shown much on his last three starts, over 6f; cheekpieces worn last time are left off and return to 7f in his favour so not out of this.

8/1

6th

2

(6)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Leicester

Yoshimi

9st 9lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

Two of his five turf wins have come at this track, albeit over 7f; successful off today's mark (and for this rider) at Southwell in January; struggled in two runs back from a three-month break in the spring but grounds for expecting better today.

5/1

Form: 80594- D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Not won since his 2yo days but he's on a reduced mark and was a fair fourth behind After John over C&D two weeks ago; chased a strong pace in that race and he has each-way claims if he can back that up.
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11th

12

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Shark Two One

9st 3lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

All five wins have been on turf, the last three over this trip; only 2lb higher than for his latest success (June 2025) and he reappeared with a promising effort over 6f at Leicester (good to firm) last month; looks interesting on this step back up in trip and he's versatile ground-wise.

10/1

5th

9

(9)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:19 Leicester

Shark Two One

9st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

Five turf wins at 6f-7f, the latest two over the latter trip on this track; he's had some excuses for low-key reappearances in the past but it's still a stretch to expect him to be on song for this one.

8/1

6

(3)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:00 Nottingham

Shark Two One

9st 6lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Jessica Macey

Multiple 6f-7f winner, including on soft; latest success came in classified company at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in June; best effort in handicaps since was back there on his penultimate start; should be thereabouts.

9/2

25/1

Form: 53577-

Last run: 142 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Made a winning handicap debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) last January but he's 0-9 since and was a well-held seventh in his final two runs for Marco Botti in August; been gelded and changed hands for 6,000gns since; now 7lb lower than for his win but has plenty on return for new yard; equipment removed.
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5th

7

(4)

24th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

16:15 Chepstow

Essencial

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Liam Bailey

led, headed inside final furlong, soon lost position then weakened

20/1

8th

12

(12)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Essencial

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Ex-Marco Botti; poor form for current yard; blinkers now tried; others stronger.

50/1

12th
7 (7)
Starjik

25/1

Form: 01186- D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Found plenty of progress when scoring on Polytrack (6f) in his final two runs for John Butler but he's been well held on Tapeta in both runs for new yard; has some questions to answer again and he's still 11lb higher than for last win.
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11th

9

(4)

19th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Starjik

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ewan Whillans

Didn't get home behind Bungle Bay over C&D 17 days ago and his best efforts have come over 6f; could prove vulnerable late on once again.

14/1

5th

11

(3)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Starjik

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ewan Whillans

Dual 6f winner; bred to be as effective back at 7f and looks interesting on classified debut with reappearance under his belt.

16/1

6th

5

(1)

19th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Starjik

9st 6lb

J: Archie Young

T: Ewan Whillans

Won twice off higher marks on Polytrack (6f) in the autumn of 2022 but he's drawn a blank since and has finished out the back at Chelmsford in his last two starts; down the list.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £318.20
Straight Forecast £239.15
Tricast £5269.87
Trifecta £5010.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

After John

D Express:

Carlton And Co

POSTDATA:

Blackjack

The Times:

Shark Two One

TOPSPEED:

Thaki

Daily Mirror:

Highjacked

RP Ratings:

After John

Telegraph:

After John

The Guardian:

After John

Daily Mail:

After John

The Sun:

After John

The Star:

After John

Daily Record:

After John