January 26 / 19.30 Newcastle (AW)

19.30

Standard To Slow

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  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 3412-4 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
May be sharper for his reappearance run here (behind Adeb) 24 days ago; steadily progressive otherwise but remains on career-high mark and may ideally need to go back up in distance; most wins over 7f.
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8th

4

(5)

30th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:30 Ripon

Brazen Bolt

9st 6lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John Quinn

raced centre early

5/1

1st

4

(5)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Brazen Bolt

9st 4lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John Quinn

Still improving at the age of six and he ran another sound race when second of 12 behind a rejuvenated sprinter over C&D eight days ago, travelling notably strongly; yet to win on fast ground but fully effective on it; strong claims.

2/1

2nd

6

(6)

1st Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:20 Thirsk

Brazen Bolt

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

Scored at Newcastle (6f) at the start of the year and has kept his form well since, fifth of 18 (third home in his group) in 6f Ripon handicap 13 days ago; he's one for the shortlist.

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 180/13 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Took well to this surface in C&D contest (back from lengthy absence) in early January, then ran well behind two solid rivals at Southwell last Saturday; open to further progress on AW; remains of interest.
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9th

3

(4)

27th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

19:00 Yarmouth

Adeb

9st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Has returned from a long absence to win three times on Tapeta this year, the latest coming over 7f at Newcastle this month; well held on turf at Thirsk prior to that but he did win on the grass in 2021.

9/1

1st

8

(9)

1st Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Adeb

8st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Below best at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) in April and well beaten back on turf at Thirsk (7f) in May; however, prior to those he was progressive on Tapeta, with a C&D win in February, and he's a possible now back here.

8/1

13th

7

(9)

20th May 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:17 Thirsk

Adeb

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Missed all of 2022 but it's done him no harm whatever, winning two of his first four AW starts, over 6f and 7f, before finding Lingfield's sharp 6f an inadequate test last month; return to turf no hardship, having won 5f maiden on grass as 2yo and is one to consider.

12/1

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3/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 7746-4 D BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
All of his handicap form is in higher grades, most recently fourth over 6f at Kempton; capable of useful form, including AW win last June, and warrants respect off a workable mark dropped in class.
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2nd

11

(2)

10th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Haydock

Emperor Spirit

9st 1lb

J: Frankie Dettori

T: Robert Cowell

Front-runner who was given a peach of a ride to win at Lingfield on Good Friday; only midfield back on turf three weeks ago and even the booking of the red-hot Frankie Dettori may not be enough to tip the scales in his favour today.

16/1

6th

5

(1)

20th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:42 Thirsk

Emperor Spirit

9st 1lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Robert Cowell

Took advantage of a drop in the weights and a fine front-running ride to win 6f Class 3 on AW at Lingfield six weeks ago; 2lb rise still leaves him with some handicapping potential; easy lead unlikely this time though.

6/1

1st

6

(1)

7th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Emperor Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Robert Cowell

made all, ridden and went clear over 1f out, faced challenge but kept on well inside final furlong

10/1

Form: 4000-6 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Had wind surgery prior to midfield effort at Southwell (back from layoff) 11 days ago; 2-4 at this venue, including a shared win (dead-heated) off 2lb higher in this race last year; interesting back here.
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7th

10

(8)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:18 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Two-time C&D winner but he's on a long losing run; snippets of promise this year and just over 2l behind Snash here a fortnight ago; needs the cards to fall just right, however, and others appeal more.

12/1

5th

4

(4)

31st Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

9st 11lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Hold-up sprinter; two-time C&D winner but on a losing run; stable quiet and opposable despite a mark that should be well within his range.

13/2

7th

7

(10)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Hold-up sprinter on a losing run but he retains ability, as when second of 16 at York in July off 1lb higher; two C&D wins on his record but another for whom a strong pace would enhance his claims.

8/1

16/1

Form: 107-84 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Defied this mark in Class 2 contest at Chelmsford (6f) in November; mixed results at Class 3 level since; not exactly consistent this winter but has the ability to figure highly dropped back to Class 4.
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15th

77

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ayr

Shallow Hal

8st 8lb

T: K R Burke

Just 1lb higher than when winning at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) in July and runner-up on soft ground last season; however, he's been well beaten on his last four starts, the latest here yesterday.

50/1

11th

1

(9)

21st Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:17 Ayr

Shallow Hal

10st 2lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Popped up off his lower turf mark in July but this inconsistent sort hasn't repeated that effort in three outings since.

10/1

9th

10

(5)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Ripon

Shallow Hal

8st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

held up in rear, no impression from over 2f out

12/1

Form: 4134-5 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Three wins over 6f on turf last spring/summer; creditable fifth over 7f at Southwell (second AW attempt) on reappearance; possibilities back at his optimum trip with Billy Loughnane taking off 3lb.
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4th

7

(3)

19th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Ripon

Prince Of Bel Lir

9st 5lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Joseph Parr

He had dropped a long way in the weights prior to his front-running success at Salisbury three weeks ago (6f, good; handles soft); up 5lb in a better race but he's still feasibly treated and the Salisbury run looks solid form; with the field likely to split, he looks set to grab the far rail and he's of major interest.

11/1

1st

2

(3)

29th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Salisbury

Prince Of Bel Lir

9st 12lb

J: Thore Hammer Hansen

T: Joseph Parr

The one most likely to put the pace to the race but he's been struggling to stay in front for a while now; armed with a career-low mark but others appeal more.

14/1

8th

2

(1)

13th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 143y

Class 5

14:35 Doncaster

Prince Of Bel Lir

10st 2lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Joseph Parr

kept apart from main group and pressed leaders, towards far side

14/1

7/1

Form: 80655- C

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Four wins on Tapeta; respectable fifth at this course and Wolverhampton the last twice; has slipped to 1lb below last winning mark and Alex Jary takes off 5lb; favourably weighted and not ruled out.
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12th

2

(11)

8th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Ballyare

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Lucinda Russell

slowly away

14/1

6th

13

(5)

17th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:45 Ayr

Ballyare

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell

Never figured from poor draw at Chester (6f, good) last month; better judged on Wetherby success (5.5f, good; got up on line) in May; however, bit to prove having gained all wins in lower grades.

20/1

9th

9

(10)

17th Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

16:30 Chester

Ballyare

8st 13lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Lucinda Russell

in rear

10/1

Form: 3934-4 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Still has low mileage; gelded prior to creditable efforts over 6f at Wolverhampton and Southwell this winter, finishing fourth both times; may do better still and enters calculations.
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8th

7

(2)

26th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Minesbiggerthanurs

9st 5lb

J: Erika Parkinson

T: Michael Appleby

Still has low mileage; gelded prior to creditable efforts over 6f at Wolverhampton and Southwell this winter, finishing fourth both times; may do better still and enters calculations.

5/1

4th

8

(9)

15th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

15:20 Southwell (AW)

Minesbiggerthanurs

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Won a 6f maiden on Polytrack on his second start; career-best RPR when fourth of ten at Wolverhampton (6f) on his return last month (first start after a gelding operation) from a nine-month break; still low mileage and his yard are going well.

14/1

4th

4

(7)

10th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Minesbiggerthanurs

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Appleby

led, headed and prominent after 1f, ridden over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £33.90
Straight Forecast £21.62
Tricast £61.40
Trifecta £97.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Emperor Spirit

THE NORTH:

Adeb

NEWMARKET:

Prince Of Bel Lir

RP Ratings:

Asadjumeirah

D Express:

Brazen Bolt

Daily Mail:

Ballyare

The Times:

Adeb

Daily Mirror:

Adeb

The Sun:

Adeb

Daily Record:

Adeb

TOPSPEED:

Emperor Spirit

POSTDATA:

Emperor Spirit

LAMBOURN:

Emperor Spirit

Telegraph:

Emperor Spirit

The Guardian:

Emperor Spirit

The Star:

Emperor Spirit