January 26 / 18.00 Newcastle (AW)

18.00

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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1st
1 (3)
Atrafan

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £1.80
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 0-2212 CD

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Two near-misses over C&D were followed by a game 7f win at Southwell last week; just missed out back at Southwell on Tuesday (again 7f) when rallying in the final furlong; should make another bold bid.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

(1)

5th May 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Newcastle (AW)

Atrafan

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

Six-time C&D winner, all of them in the winter and only once off a mark this high; has done it fresh before, which is a bonus back from three months off, but others look better treated.

12/1

3

(10)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:20 Newcastle (AW)

Atrafan

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Alan Brown

8th

9

(7)

9th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Atrafan

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Alan Brown

Two wins and three very close seconds from his last five starts, most recently beating the reopposing Mutabaahy by a neck over C&D two weeks ago; more on his plate returned to a handicap.

5/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 79-746 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Getting on for two years since the last of his nine wins but he has hinted in recent starts that he isn't a back number just yet; not sure to benefit from stepping back up to 6f though.
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10th

10

(6)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mutabaahy

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Multiple winner on Tapeta, though easily his best strike-rate is at Wolverhampton; only 1-26 here and finished down the field over C&D when last seen; not the percentage call.

25/1

10th

14

(8)

21st Jun 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Newcastle (AW)

Mutabaahy

9st 2lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Antony Brittain

Dual 6f scorer in 2018, but all wins since then (one here) have been over the minimum; well held by Beast Of Burden over C&D last month.

33/1

8th

9

(9)

13th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:00 Southwell (AW)

Mutabaahy

9st 3lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Antony Brittain

Well backed when ending a long losing run at Wolverhampton last month; reportedly ran flat when down the field at Newcastle three days later; unplaced all five runs here.

16/1

5/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 56050-

Last run: 150 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Low-level form for Tina Jackson, including in three turf handicaps (6f-1m2f) last summer; could have more to come for her new yard but she was 10-1 when withdrawn having played up in the stalls here 13 days ago.
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5th

1

(1)

17th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Elisheva

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Off the mark at the 12th attempt in a similar event at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) at the start of the month and put up an even better effort when beaten less than a length into second of 11 in a 0-55 handicap here (7f) eight days ago; strong claims.

7/4

2nd

8

(14)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Elisheva

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Consistent since joining this yard, getting up in the final strides in 6f Kempton classified race eight days ago; not obviously well treated under a 5lb penalty (revised mark 2lb lower) but it's possible she'll kick on now she's got her head in front; return to 7f should suit, too.

5/1

1st

3

(10)

1st Mar 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Elisheva

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

First Polytrack run and has a tricky draw but she's been running well in 6f Tapeta races for new yard and can surely win one of these before long; due to run in first-time cheekpieces in 8.00 Southwell last night.

5/1

Form: 7-4453

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
This winter's evidence suggests he has a small sprint in him on AW and he wasn't disgraced back up to 6f at Southwell on Saturday; didn't quite get home having looked a big threat 1f out though and he could prove vulnerable to stronger stayers here; blinkers now tried (has worn cheekpieces in eight of his last ten runs).
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10th

11

(11)

5th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Ripon

Golden Prosperity

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle

Has done most racing over 5f, including when winning off 4lb lower two months ago, and has generally struggled when going this far; only had Marwari behind when beaten a long way last time.

20/1

10th

11

(9)

20th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Golden Prosperity

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Schofield

T: Tony Coyle

Off the mark on 23rd attempt in a Musselburgh classified stakes last time (5f, good; beat Birdie Bowers by 0.5l); has some fair AW form but this looks a tougher contest.

9/1

Form: 1689-4 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Three 6f wins at Ayr to his name, the latest coming off this mark last summer; neither C&D effort this winter has suggested he is primed to strike though.
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8th

9

(1)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:25 Redcar

Dick Datchery

10st 2lb

J: Miss Jessica Bedi

T: Jessica Bedi

His three wins have all come over 6f at Ayr; not in peak form earlier in the year and a wind operation didn't improve matters prior to his stable debut three weeks ago; enough to prove.

33/1

10th

10

(11)

8th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Ayr

Dick Datchery

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Jessica Bedi

A three-time C&D winner but he failed to hit top form for John Wainwright in three 6f Newcastle handicaps this winter; returns from a 94-day break now after a wind op (visor/tongue strap also back on) for his new yard and he can't be ruled out off a reduced mark.

9/1

8th

8

(11)

3rd Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Dick Datchery

9st 3lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: John Wainwright

His three wins have all come over 6f at Ayr; latest success was off this mark last July but he's been well below form in his last four starts, including in two runs over C&D this winter; has something to prove and he's 0-9 on AW.

20/1

Form: 3-3357 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Veteran who is on a losing run but he is a C&D winner and there have been some good efforts in defeat this winter; needs to quickly bounce back from a low-key run at Wolverhampton on Monday though.
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6

(13)

15th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Catterick

Rockley Point

9st 9lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Katie Scott

C&D winner in the past but sticks mainly to Tapeta these days and it's been a good while since he ran well on turf; remains consistent enough despite his age but it's hard to know where stall 13 leaves him unless there's plenty of rain.

12/1

3rd

3

(2)

8th May 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Rockley Point

9st 6lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Katie Scott

started quickly, led

9/2

7th

3

(7)

2nd May 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rockley Point

9st 8lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Katie Scott

Veteran who ended a losing run at Southwell in February and added another success to his haul at Newcastle the following month; those wins came in classified events but he went very close back in a handicap over C&D three weeks ago; should go well again.

11/4

20/1

Form: 7066-7 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Drew a blank in 2022 and he could manage only a midfield finish over C&D in this grade 13 days ago; others look stronger today.
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7th

10

(4)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:25 Redcar

Stronsay

10st 2lb

J: Mr Jack Lander

T: Liam Bailey

Ran okay in a couple of weak sprints on AW in February but quiet more recently and easy enough to swerve.

33/1

7th

12

(2)

19th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

20:26 Hamilton

Stronsay

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Well treated on his old form but he's 0-21 since his last win (6f, soft) in October 2021 and was tailed off at Redcar last time; opposable.

25/1

6th

8

(5)

10th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:16 Redcar

Stronsay

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

On a losing run of 20 since winning at Catterick in October 2021 (6f, soft); others appeal more.

14/1

Form: 1969-0 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at Redcar last April (first-time blinkers) when seeing off 19 rivals over this trip; hasn't matched that form in four runs since and risky, for all he is effective over C&D and should be sharper for his recent return from seven months off.
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8th

6

(8)

26th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Power Point

9st 2lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: John Wainwright

Off the mark at Redcar last April (first-time blinkers) when seeing off 19 rivals over this trip; hasn't matched that form in four runs since and risky, for all he is effective over C&D and should be sharper for his recent return from seven months off.

12/1

11th

11

(8)

6th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Power Point

9st 2lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: John Wainwright

Won a big-field handicap at Redcar last April but he failed to go on from that on his next three starts and this outing is his first since June; may be best watched.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £12.90
Straight Forecast £18.15
Trifecta £92.90

Selections

RP Ratings:

Atrafan

The Times:

Golden Prosperity

SPOTLIGHT:

Rockley Point

The Guardian:

Golden Prosperity

Daily Mirror:

Golden Prosperity

Daily Record:

Golden Prosperity

POSTDATA:

Atrafan

Telegraph:

Atrafan

Daily Mail:

Atrafan

D Express:

Atrafan

The Sun:

Atrafan

The Star:

Atrafan