February 09 / 18.40 Newcastle (AW)

18.40

Standard To Slow

Scu Selects Expert Tips By BetUK Handicap

  • Prize money: £7013.56
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.80
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 51-1 C

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Confirmed the promise of his debut in October (6f, good) by winning a 6f novice here one month later; impressive dropped to 5f at Southwell on New Year's Day when he made all to record a near-4l success; not obviously thrown in for this handicap debut but he is unexposed and can't be ruled out.
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1st

1

(6)

9th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Pay For Adaay

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Simon Hodgson

Confirmed the promise of his debut in October (6f, good) by winning a 6f novice here one month later; impressive dropped to 5f at Southwell on New Year's Day when he made all to record a near-4l success; not obviously thrown in for this handicap debut but he is unexposed and can't be ruled out.

8/1

1st

1

(7)

1st Jan 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

16:26 Southwell (AW)

Pay For Adaay

10st 7lb

J: William Carver

T: Simon Hodgson

took keen hold, made all, ridden inside final furlong, ran on well

5/1

1st

3

(4)

4th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Pay For Adaay

9st 2lb

J: William Carver

T: Simon Hodgson

took keen hold, made all, pushed along from under 2f out, kept on well

7/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 12153- CD BF

Last run: 51 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Ended 2022 in good form, winning two handicaps here over 5f and 6f; not at his very best last time (slowly away) but quite possible a short break (after a very busy spell) may have freshened him up.
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11

(8)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pockley

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Three course wins early in the year and he is now 3lb lower than for the latest of them; dropped down the weights on the back of some disappointing turf runs and he should be a more potent force back under these conditions.

20/1

3rd
7 (11)
Lihou

6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 6743-1 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Gained his first AW win in two years when getting the better of Bellagio Man in a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton last month; 4lb rise still leaves him on a workable mark but this looks a deeper race.
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6

(5)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lihou

9st 4lb

J: George Downing

T: David Evans

12-time winner split between turf and AW; his last success was off 3lb higher at Leicester (6f) last August and he showed signs of a revival with his late headway at Southwell (5f, Tapeta) last month; has each-way claims if he can build on that and yard is in good form.

16/1

3rd

1

(7)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Lihou

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Not won on AW for nearly two years and mainly below form since last win at Leicester in August; 2lb badly in and plenty to prove back in distance.

16/1

3rd

1

(7)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Lihou

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Not won on AW for nearly two years and mainly below form since last win at Leicester in August; 2lb badly in and plenty to prove back in distance.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 32-225 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Off the mark for this yard in a 6f handicap here in November; several good efforts in defeat since but he finished behind Papa Don't Preach over C&D three weeks ago and Lihou at Wolverhampton previously; minor money perhaps his best hope.
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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: 868-13 C BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Looked good over 6f here last month and he had to wait for a gap when only third back here last week; travels strongly and it could be that a well-run 5f handicap will prompt further progress; interesting.
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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

Form: 626-65 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Enigmatic sprinter who has dropped to a BHA mark in the 70s for the first time in his career; has run some good races for this yard and getting back on a straight track could suit; not totally discounted.
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1st

3

(1)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Stone Of Destiny

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

held up in rear, headway against near rail over 1f out, ridden and led narrowly final 110yds, just did enough

9/1

1st

3

(1)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Stone Of Destiny

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Only one win since landing the 2022 Portland; reached the frame twice over C&D around the turn of the year but only 4l fifth last time.

9/1

12/1

Form: 61277- D

Last run: 89 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
0-4 on AW but he ran well over C&D twice in the autumn; dropped away having helped force the pace at Wolverhampton when last seen in November; others appeal more.
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14th

8

(10)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

13:15 Southwell (AW)

Melody King

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

0-6 on AW but has shown promise on the Tapeta at Newcastle; can take a strong hold and he won't find it easy trying to dominate in this field.

14/1

8th

2

(8)

20th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Melody King

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

Scored over 5f at Beverley in August and he made an encouraging return after 13 weeks off when seventh over C&D 11 days ago, tiring only late on; he can build on that now off a handy-looking mark.

10/1

7th

10

(4)

9th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Melody King

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

0-4 on AW but he ran well over C&D twice in the autumn; dropped away having helped force the pace at Wolverhampton when last seen in November; others appeal more.

12/1

33/1

Form: 084-77 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Conditions won't be an issue but there are reservations over whether he's in the sort of form required to exploit his reduced mark.
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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

9th
4 (10)
Impeach

12/1

Form: 227-53

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
His three wins have come when making all over 6f at Lingfield; solid third over that C&D 12 days ago but reservations today back at 5f and in a race with plenty of other pace.
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6th

6

(4)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Impeach

8st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Continues to edge down the weights and he's run the odd fair race this year, but he's without a win since November 2023 and it's hard to be confident regarding his claims.

15/2

6th

6

(4)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Impeach

8st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

dwelt start, in rear, headway inside final furlong, not reach leaders

15/2

9

(5)

2nd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:07 Musselburgh

Impeach

9st 0lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Rebecca Menzies

He has run some fair races for this yard but all four wins, the latest of them in November 2023, have come over 6f on Polytrack; solid effort over 1m last week; each-way shout.

10/1

Form: 959-31 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Having dropped in the weights for this yard he returned to form when landing a C&D handicap three weeks ago (second past the post but awarded the race in the Stewards' room); 2lb rise not insurmountable given his back class.
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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: 6237-4 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Had to be switched at a crucial stage when a close fourth in the C&D handicap won by Papa Don't Preach three weeks ago and he ran on well in the closing stages; should remain competitive off this sort of mark.
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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: 05182- CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Ran out the easy winner of a Class 6 over C&D in October and ended his time with Geoff Harker with a good second here (6f) six weeks ago; up in class for his stable debut (same owners) and others look stronger.
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8th

6

(10)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Golden Rainbow

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Proved resurgent with close third at Newcastle most recently; this five-time AW scorer remains well treated on best form; in the mix.

11/2

3rd

5

(3)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Rainbow

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Conditions no problem but only ninth behind a couple of these over C&D last week and he'll be 2lb lower from the weekend; type to come good again soon.

12/1

6

(9)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Rainbow

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Rebecca Menzies

C&D win 12 months ago came off an 8lb higher mark; pick of this summer's form gives him claims but he has suffered heavy defeats on his last three starts; too much to prove for now.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £32.40
Straight Forecast £28.77
Tricast £151.25
Trifecta £110.30

Selections

Telegraph:

Pay For Adaay

SPOTLIGHT:

Mighty Power

TOPSPEED:

Army Of India

The Times:

Golden Rainbow

NEWMARKET:

Impeach

Daily Mirror:

Lihou

RP Ratings:

Stone Of Destiny

The Guardian:

Golden Rainbow

The Sun:

Pay For Adaay

Daily Record:

Pay For Adaay

Daily Mail:

Mighty Power

The Star:

Mighty Power

POSTDATA:

Army Of India

D Express:

Army Of India