February 14 / 19.30 Newcastle (AW)

19.30

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £4291.88
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Scattered showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 67115- C

Last run: 126 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Improved over 6f last autumn, winning a Wolverhampton seller then a handicap on this track; no further progress when last seen here in October and needs to have come on over the winter to play a part back at 5f.
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11th

8

(8)

28th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Wasdale

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Won three of her first six starts (Tapeta, 5f and 6f; one over C&D); progress has stalled more recently and she comes here with something to prove.

16/1

10th

10

(9)

8th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Wasdale

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Out of the frame in four outings on turf, but her record on Tapeta reads 711512 including two wins over 5f/6f here; interesting on this first start on the AW since May.

10/1

7th

7

(8)

2nd Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Wasdale

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Julie Camacho

Better on the AW, but was beaten only 2l when sixth to Hardy Angel (4lb worse off) over C&D last time (good to firm); well treated but not ideally drawn.

9/2

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7/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 52-222

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Not yet off the mark but she gave it a very good shot in her latest handicap, against one on a three-timer (pair clear), over C&D last month; just 1lb higher here and should be thereabouts back at this level.
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1st

2

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

15:55 Nottingham

Sugar Hill Babe

9st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

Her front-running C&D win last May came off just 1lb lower; ended 2025 quietly but she returned to form after six months off, keeping on well for second at Musselburgh (5f, good) 32 days ago; takes on some less-exposed 3yos but likely to go well.

7/1

2nd

2

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:15 Musselburgh

Sugar Hill Babe

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Lisa Williamson

Reappears off the mark she defied at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) last May and has won first time up before; also a creditable third on previous C&D visit; no surprise were she to go well.

9/1

9th

3

(6)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Sugar Hill Babe

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Lisa Williamson

Dual C&D winner who has mainly performed well since winning from 2lb lower at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) in May; possible excuses for her last two defeats and could go well back here.

11/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 844-56

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far in sprint maidens on turf/AW but has found little in two 5f Tapeta handicaps elsewhere; needs to have improved plenty for gelding operation since latest run in January.
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11th

13

(14)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Turbo Tiger

9st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Exposed 16-race maiden; ran well tried in blinkers for the first time when third of 11 at Wolverhampton in July; 3lb lower today but still looks vulnerable.

16/1

3rd

7

(3)

25th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Turbo Tiger

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

0-15; finished second over C&D in April off a 3lb higher mark; he has run poorly on turf the last twice and hopes are pinned on the change of headgear having a positive effect.

16/1

10th

10

(6)

18th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Beverley

Turbo Tiger

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Regressive maiden who ran poorly back on turf six weeks ago; has done most racing on faster surfaces and makes no obvious appeal.

25/1

Form: 414 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Debut promise confirmed when 6f winner at Southwell last month; she found little after travelling strongly in a Chelmsford novice next time but might well find 5f more to her liking now handicapping.
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4th

4

(1)

4th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Shine Honey Shine

9st 5lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Won a C&D novice on her second start in January and not disgraced in either outing since, including when fourth of eight on handicap debut at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) last time; one for the shortlist back under these conditions.

9/2

4th

4

(4)

14th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Shine Honey Shine

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Debut promise confirmed when 6f winner at Southwell last month; she found little after travelling strongly in a Chelmsford novice next time but might well find 5f more to her liking now handicapping.

4/1

4th

1

(6)

2nd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Shine Honey Shine

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Both starts over 6f at Southwell; built on her debut promise when beating Savannah Smiles last time and, while she's now worse off with the runner-up, looks open to further improvement; one of the main players despite 7lb penalty.

11/4

16/1

Form: 737-67

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has raced only at 6f, showing ability in the second of three qualifying runs on turf; his efforts in 6f handicaps here have been short-lived but this drop to 5f might well see him in a better light.
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7th

5

(2)

16th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Thirsk

Tantalus

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

C&D winner off 2lb lower in July (good to soft) but lesser run on good to firm last time; could go well back from a break.

10/1

8th

6

(7)

31st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:25 Redcar

Tantalus

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ben Haslam

16th-time lucky when ridden by Joanna Mason for the first time at Thirsk four weeks ago; showed a good attitude there and is up just 2lb.

11/2

1st

4

(10)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Thirsk

Tantalus

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ben Haslam

in touch with leaders, headway from over 2f out, challenging from over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, led then edged left and bumped rival inside final 110yds, kept on and all out

8/1

Form: 3315-6 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won 6f course maiden for Brian Meehan; easy to back and found little on stable debut at Southwell last month (6f) but the drop to 5f is worth a go and she remains of interest for yard that does well with sprinters.
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6th

1

(2)

14th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Statu Of Liberty

9st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

Won 6f course maiden for Brian Meehan; easy to back and found little on stable debut at Southwell last month (6f) but the drop to 5f is worth a go and she remains of interest for yard that does well with sprinters.

8/1

6th

1

(7)

18th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Statu Of Liberty

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

1-6 when trained by Brian Meehan with the win coming in a 6f fillies' maiden at Newcastle in November; didn't run badly under a penalty at Wolverhampton 11 days later; makes her stable/handicap debut at a realistic level and she could yet rate higher over this trip.

6/1

5th

1

(8)

26th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Statu Of Liberty

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Brian Meehan

Off the mark at the fifth attempt when getting up late in a 6f maiden at Newcastle 11 days ago (runner-up very green when looking to have things sewn up); penalty to shoulder back up in distance (effective over 7f) but likely to be involved.

7/1

Form: 01-111 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Going great guns since handicapping, starting with a 6f win here and going on to better things in three 5f events elsewhere; has more to do than at Lingfield 18 days ago but she again sealed the deal quite takingly and a 2lb rise shouldn't be beyond her.
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5th

4

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Colors Of Freedom

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Joe Ponting

Three-time C&D winner who's well drawn for one happiest up front; only won one of her last 29 starts, which include 18 defeats at 6-1 or shorter, and she has a bit more on coming out of handicap company, but she usually gives her running round here.

8/1

7th

6

(7)

5th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Colors Of Freedom

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Joe Ponting

Hard to knock her consistency since winning over C&D last June but her losing run is up to 22; should run her race again but more minor money could be here best hope.

7/1

4th

11

(11)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Colors Of Freedom

8st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Joe Ponting

Hard to knock on the consistency front and Saturday's third over C&D (visored first time) was another solid effort; set to run her race once again but it might not be enough to end a losing run which stands at 21.

10/1

Form: 485-3

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Speedy sort who can lead and is best at 5f; weakened on return from a break (5f; first-time cheekpieces, retained) but should come on for the run and no surprise to see him go well in his first handicap.
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5th

5

(1)

3rd Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

13:50 Lingfield (AW)

Pride Of Yorkshire

9st 5lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Kevin Ryan

Raced over sprint trips thus far, finishing last of eight on his handicap debut at Newcastle 17 days ago (5f); stepping up to 7f not sure to suit.

10/1

8th

3

(8)

14th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pride Of Yorkshire

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Speedy sort who can lead and is best at 5f; weakened on return from a break (5f; first-time cheekpieces, retained) but should come on for the run and no surprise to see him go well in his first handicap.

7/1

3rd

3

(5)

16th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pride Of Yorkshire

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

On the go early last season and wasn't seen again after August (gelded in early summer); will need to improve for the switch to AW in first-time headgear and it will be interesting to see how he goes in the market for a yard that's made a bright start to the year.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £33.60
Straight Forecast £27.02
Tricast £175.95
Trifecta £204.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Colors Of Freedom

The Guardian:

Sugar Hill Babe

D Express:

Wasdale

The Times:

Shine Honey Shine

RP Ratings:

Colors Of Freedom

POSTDATA:

Colors Of Freedom

LAMBOURN:

Colors Of Freedom

Telegraph:

Colors Of Freedom

Daily Mail:

Colors Of Freedom

The Star:

Colors Of Freedom

Daily Record:

Colors Of Freedom

Daily Mirror:

Sugar Hill Babe

The Sun:

Sugar Hill Babe