January 20 / 17.45 Newcastle (AW)

17.45

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £5129.32
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

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12/1 (Won)

Form: 9959-3 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Kept useful company in his younger days, but his only success in 16 starts came when sent off 1-8 for a Wolverhampton novice (5f, Tapeta) in November 2021; fair third of six at Chelmsford (5f, Polytrack) eight days ago, but more will be needed on his first run here.
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9th

9

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

16:00 Nottingham

Papa Dont Preach

8st 10lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin Frost

Four-time AW winner who is 0-29 on turf but he ran well to finish third over C&D (good; 100-30 favourite) three weeks ago; rallied well in that race and he should be in the thick of things again off only 1lb higher.

3/1

3rd

6

(7)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:45 Nottingham

Papa Dont Preach

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Led close home to score at Wolverhampton just before Christmas but the handicapper has been winning the argument since; a 0-28 turf record is enough reason to look elsewhere.

10/1

5th

9

(11)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Papa Dont Preach

9st 2lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

Led close home to score at Wolverhampton just before Christmas and ran creditably over C&D in February; raced wide from an outside draw back at Wolverhampton last time; that run is best ignored and he can bounce back.

10/1

Form: 2678-3 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick on turf/Tapeta last summer and having dropped 2lb below his last winning mark, he ran better when third of six at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) 11 days ago, finishing less than a length behind Bellagio Man; each-way claims if continuing his resurgence.
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6th

1

(6)

2nd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Dusky Prince

9st 10lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Archie Watson

Back in better form last month and finished first past the post (demoted for causing interference) at Newcastle on latest start; back up 2lb but is on last winning mark and should remain competitive.

4/1

2nd

4

(8)

20th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Dusky Prince

9st 6lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Archie Watson

Completed a hat-trick on turf/Tapeta last summer and having dropped 2lb below his last winning mark, he ran better when third of six at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) 11 days ago, finishing less than a length behind Bellagio Man; each-way claims if continuing his resurgence.

7/1

3rd

2

(3)

9th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dusky Prince

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

The third leg of his summer hat-trick came off 2lb higher at Doncaster but he's finished down the field in his last three runs including twice at Southwell this winter; has won over this C&D but he has a bit to prove and needs to get back in the groove.

6/1

12/1

Form: 721-40 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Gained a narrow success under a positive ride over C&D last month, but twice beaten off this mark since including when failing to beat a rival at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) last Sunday; others stronger.
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11th

11

(13)

21st Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:27 Redcar

Motawaazy

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Has tumbled down the weights in the past year but rather struggled in four runs back following wind surgery; hard to enthuse about.

12/1

5th

2

(4)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Thirsk

Motawaazy

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

soon disputed lead, led narrowly over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon lost second, weakened final furlong

16/1

Form: 06237- D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Can be given a chance on his second of eight over C&D from 1lb lower in November when running a dual subsequent winner to a neck, while his latest effort in first-time cheekpieces at Southwell can be forgiven (blindfold off late); each-way claims.
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12th

4

(14)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Army Of India

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Returned to action here early this year in good form, including third in handicap off 75; way below best in C&D claimer in early March and again on his stable debut here two weeks ago.

20/1

12th

4

(14)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Army Of India

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Returned to action here early this year in good form, including third in handicap off 75; way below best in C&D claimer in early March and again on his stable debut here two weeks ago.

20/1

12

(7)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Army Of India

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Returned to action here early this year in good form, including third in handicap off 75; way below best in C&D claimer in early March when last seen and has since switched yards.

8/1

Form: 332-22 C BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Record since cheekpieces enlisted reads 2133222, including a win over 6f here; seemed to just be caught out by the return to 5f when second of six at Wolverhampton 11 days ago, but the return to this stiffer track should help; shortlisted.
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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

Form: 36953-

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced since easily winning a Chelmsford novice (6f, Polytrack) in November 2021 for Richard Hannon, and he seemed to have no problem with the drop in trip when third of ten on his third outing for this yard at Dundalk (5f, Polytrack) last month; a player if building on that; also declared 6.30 Dundalk today.
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5th

7

(1)

3rd Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:55 Dundalk (AW)

Maritime Rules

9st 10lb

J: Dean Curran

T: D J Bunyan

Respectable effort behind erstwhile stable companion Primo Uomo here in December over 5f and not beaten far over the same trip here last week; debuts for Darren Bunyan here and respected.

6/1

6th

7

(1)

24th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Maritime Rules

8st 13lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Gerard O’Leary

6f winner for Richard Hannon at two; one of three runners here for his trainer; enjoys a significant turnaround with stablemate Primo Uomo relative to a December clash; unplaced at Newcastle last month.

7/1

5

(7)

20th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Maritime Rules

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Gerard O’Leary

15/2

20/1

Form: 0084-7 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner who has dropped 4lb lower than when last successful; fair effort when fourth of 11 from 3lb higher here on his penultimate start, but others still hold more compelling claims.
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10th

3

(3)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Primos Comet

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Jim Goldie

towards rear throughout

7/1

Form: 780-42 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Still 3lb below his last winning mark and looked unlucky over C&D eight days ago, running into trouble at a crucial stage and only failing by a short head to get up (winner followed up back here the following day); races off the same mark (already due a 3lb rise) and is much respected.
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11th

1

(3)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Thirsk

Modular Magic

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Jim Goldie

Without a win for nearly three years; has slipped down the weights and didn't look a lost cause in his penultimate race.

10/1

10th

13

(1)

6th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

14:55 Hamilton

Modular Magic

8st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Fairly useful at his best but has not won for nearly three years; has slipped a fair way in the weights and stepped up on reappearance form when respectable fifth at Ayr last time, only his third run for the yard; more to do, not least from this draw.

16/1

Form: 73/11- D

Last run: 367 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Record in handicaps over 5f on Tapeta reads 12311, his latest two wins coming at Southwell early last year; returns after a year off from an 8lb higher mark, but the ceiling of his ability on the AW may still not have been reached; market should be informative; stable also runs Modular Magic.
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4th

3

(2)

29th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Bert Kibbler

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Charlie Wallis

took keen hold, disputing third, dropped to last over 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, soon no impression

7/1

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Modular Magic

POSTDATA:

Dusky Prince

The Times:

Bert Kibbler

The Guardian:

Motawaazy

LAMBOURN:

Dusky Prince

D Express:

Dusky Prince

Telegraph:

Bert Kibbler

The Star:

Bert Kibbler

RP Ratings:

Modular Magic

TOPSPEED:

Modular Magic

Daily Mirror:

Modular Magic

The Sun:

Modular Magic

Daily Record:

Modular Magic

Daily Mail:

Motawaazy