February 14 / 19.00 Newcastle (AW)

19.00

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £4291.88
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Scattered showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 0574-5 C BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Front-runner with four 5f wins at this track; didn't run badly in a handicap here 19 days ago and is favoured by the weights but he has yet to excel at 6f and hasn't run over the trip for three years.
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11

(8)

27th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Blackcurrent

8st 5lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Veteran who ended a long losing run when making all at Beverley (5f, good) in May; did not repeat the form in his two subsequent outings, also under Shay Farmer, and does not seem the percentage call.

16/1

9

(3)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Blackcurrent

9st 2lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Ended a long losing run when making all on a rare turf outing at Beverley (5f, good) in May but he dropped out on his return visit on Monday; the soft ground may have dulled his powers but he's not easy to predict and others are more solid; change of headgear.

16/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 84/0-0

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
Successful handicap debut over 5f at Naas nearly two years ago but seen only twice since June 2021 and again found little over 6f on recent debut for new yard over C&D 11 days ago.
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8th

10

(5)

25th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Hamilton

Zegos Surprise

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Paul Collins

Runner-up a few times this year for Iain Jardine; down the field on debut for new stable; could go well if helped by first-time hood.

14/1

0

11

(10)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Zegos Surprise

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Paul Collins

Sole win (from 24 attempts) came back in March 2021 and this summer's turf form for Iain Jardine has been patchy; however, she's on a competitive mark judged on C&D exploits earlier this year and the return to this course for her stable debut could be a positive; not ruled out.

12/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 050-33

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Modest form in her early days but is turning things round for new yard, finishing a close third in a similar C&D race before again sustaining her effort in a handicap here 11 days ago; likely to be very competitive.
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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

8/1

Form: 746236 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Eight Tapeta wins, the last seven over 5f, but has been running well over 6f of late and was only just denied in a C&D classified late last month; should have a prominent show in him back at this level.
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9th

12

(5)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mutabaahy

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Multiple wins, mostly over 5f at Wolverhampton but he has won here (5f); losing run goes back to May 2023 and he has made no real inroads off modest marks for much of this year (hampered latest); up against it.

33/1

9th

12

(5)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mutabaahy

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

took keen hold, towards rear throughout

33/1

3rd

8

(6)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mutabaahy

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Antony Brittain

Multiple course winner over 5f; also effective over 6f but has had several chances off basement marks since his latest victory in spring 2023; returns from 11-week break today.

10/1

Form: 8-5654

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Has something going for him on Southwell form over further of late but he dropped out after sharing the lead in a C&D classified last month and needs to raise his game back at 6f if he's to break his duck.
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5th

11

(8)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lucky Lucky Lucky

8st 13lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Sole win in 30 starts came in a 0-50 classified event over C&D in February, but out of the frame in all five starts since; others look more solid,

12/1

6th

3

(10)

4th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

19:50 Musselburgh

Lucky Lucky Lucky

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Just the one win from 29 starts but it was a similar race to this on AW in February; not at his best when last seen in April and rain would be a concern (unraced on slower than good and once a non-runner due to soft ground).

8/1

13/2

Form: 198-24 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Has 5f form on this surface but his best AW efforts are on Polytrack, most recently at Chelmsford, and he couldn't get into the action in a similar C&D race last month; not entirely ruled out, even so.
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7

(1)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jumira Bridge

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Derek Shaw

Won off 5lb higher over C&D last February but he has form figures of 970068 since; had some traffic issues back at this track last week but he's a frequent slow starter and well into the veteran stage; down the list.

20/1

8th

8

(5)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jumira Bridge

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Tremendous sprinter who's won 11 times, four here; low key since returning from a break but he didn't look a completely lost cause at Chelmsford last month and the likely good pace here will suit; weighted to pounce and revival on the cards.

20/1

8th

8

(5)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jumira Bridge

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Tremendous sprinter who's won 11 times, four here; low key since returning from a break but he didn't look a completely lost cause at Chelmsford last month and the likely good pace here will suit; weighted to pounce and revival on the cards.

20/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 009-05 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
All five wins here in 2020, over 7f and 6f, but has not achieved much since back from nearly two years off, including at this level.
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8th

8

(7)

24th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Deolali

8st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Stella Barclay

Multiple course winner but drawn a blank since his C&D success in December 2020; ran better than the distance beaten suggests here ten days ago (hampered in the final 110 yards) but others still appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

4th

9

(8)

14th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Deolali

9st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Stella Barclay

Five wins to his name on the AW but the last of them was here over 7f in December 2020; has won over 6f and hinted at a revival here two starts ago; blinkers go on; could go well at a decent price.

20/1

13

(1)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Deolali

9st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Stella Barclay

Five-time course winner in 2020 (four over this trip) but he hasn't shown that much since returning from an absence, weakening to finish ninth of ten over C&D a week ago; first-time blinkers (replacing regular cheekpieces) need to make a big difference.

25/1

16/1

Form: 3169-8 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Kept on stoutly when making all over 1m here in September (first AW win) but lesser efforts since and has plenty to prove on rare run at 6f (well held in just two handicaps, both here).
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2nd

9

(3)

19th May 2023

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Perfect Soldier

8st 12lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Wilf Storey

raced in second

9/2

1st

10

(4)

15th May 2023

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:30 Musselburgh

Perfect Soldier

8st 11lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

2-2 at Musselburgh, the wins gained over 7f/1m in April 2021; now a 9yo and looks far from solid on 2023 form (mostly AW) but the return to this venue gives cause for optimism.

16/1

7th

14

(12)

11th May 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Thirsk

Perfect Soldier

8st 5lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

prominent

33/1

9th
5 (10)
Galton

12/1

Form: 087-46

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Seems to have improved for blinkers this winter but although he hasn't been too far away in similar 7f races here and at Southwell of late he needs an extra push for the return to 6f.
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9th

8

(6)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Galton

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Antony Brittain

0-16; produced a series of consistent efforts earlier in the year, including on Tapeta here and at Southwell (1m); has failed to beat a single rival though in four starts since finishing runner-up at Pontefract in May; risky, and really needs to change of headgear to have the desired effect.

25/1

11th

9

(10)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Galton

9st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Antony Brittain

slowly away, in rear

25/1

10th

10

(1)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Galton

8st 12lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Antony Brittain

Series of good efforts in defeat at 7f and 1m on AW and turf in the spring but he finished a remote last on latest two starts and can hardly be fancied after that.

16/1

10th
10 (1)
Nooo More

33/1

Form: 90-084

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Modest form so far and the drop to this level didn't help over 7f and 6f here last month.
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8th

9

(7)

16th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Wetherby

Nooo More

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Seb Spencer

Outclassed in a novice last time but he's now 0-16 and has had his chances in handicaps.

50/1

11th

1

(13)

28th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

14:15 Doncaster

Nooo More

10st 1lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Unplaced in all 15 starts and flying too high here.

100/1

6

(4)

20th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Nooo More

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Poor maiden who came in only tenth to Blackcurrent in classified event over C&D six days ago; needs to take big step forward in refitted blinkers.

20/1

Form: 5634-7 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Won twice in three starts early last summer and although never involved back from time off at Chelmsford last month she had previously finished close up in two C&D events; good chance in her first classified.
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9th

3

(6)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Beverley

Hurt You Never

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Multiple winner down the years but is 0-7 this term and her form has declined to some degree, as current mark reflects; drops back to Class 6 for the first time in a while.

14/1

5th

4

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

Hurt You Never

10st 13lb

J: Mr Jack Lander

T: Adrian Nicholls

Only fifth in a field of six last week at Nottingham, but was close up behind Spirit Of Applause and that represented some return to form.

20/1

5th

7

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Hurt You Never

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Adrian Nicholls

C&D winner who returned to form when third at Ripon (5f, good) in May and is 5lb lower today; however, this 7yo has struggled on both starts since and has something to prove.

14/1

Form: 0700/9

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 36

Form & Verdict
Yard in form; uphill struggle over further so far and a tongue-tie (retained) was no help latest; up against it on unfavourable terms.
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12th

1

(7)

14th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

All Down To Rosie

9st 2lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Yard in form; uphill struggle over further so far and a tongue-tie (retained) was no help latest; up against it on unfavourable terms.

50/1

9th

1

(3)

23rd Jan 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

All Down To Rosie

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Eight-race maiden who has not finished closer than 7l to a winner including in a Dundalk handicap (1m2f, AW; 80-1) when last seen in November 2021; returns from a long absence and makes no appeal for new yard; tongue-tie added.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £151.80
Straight Forecast £119.23
Trifecta £1077.20

Selections

The Sun:

Elisheva

RP Ratings:

Jumira Bridge

SPOTLIGHT:

Hurt You Never

POSTDATA:

Mutabaahy

The Guardian:

Galton

Telegraph:

Blackcurrent

The Star:

Elisheva

Daily Record:

Elisheva

The Times:

Hurt You Never

Daily Mail:

Mutabaahy

D Express:

Jumira Bridge

Daily Mirror:

Jumira Bridge