February 22 / 13.35 Newcastle (AW)

13.35

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  • 1m 4f 98y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

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3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 9-6241 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Back in the groove since upped to middle-distances of late, latterly when easily winning a 0-50 classified event over C&D last Tuesday; this is stronger under a penalty but he's respected.
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Verdict Starting price

5

(7)

25th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Shaftoe

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

took keen hold, held up in rear, pulled up quickly over 4f out, broke down

5/2

1st

2

(1)

23rd Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Shaftoe

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

ducked left start, held up in last, smooth headway over 2f out, going easily but waiting for room against near rail over 1f out, soon switched left, pushed along and squeezed through to lead inside final furlong, readily

6/4

1st

2

(2)

12th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Shaftoe

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Five-time course winner, three of them over tonight's trip, latterly off 2lb lower last month; hit traffic in a messy affair at Wolverhampton latest and, while a bigger field would have been ideal (is usually dropped in and can pull), he's shortlisted.

5/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 59-046

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
1m2f winner in France but is still to make the frame after 13 runs for two trainers since moving; 1m6f looked to stretch him last time, though, and Kevin Stott is a positive booking (second ride for the yard).
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(7)

4th May 2025

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

16:53 Hamilton

Bristol Hill

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Linda Perratt

Signed off for Kevin Frost with narrow course win (1m5f, good) last summer but his three subsequent runs for Linda Perratt were disappointing and he returns from a 224-day break with quite a bit to prove.

33/1

8th

9

(7)

4th May 2025

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

16:53 Hamilton

Bristol Hill

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Linda Perratt

Signed off for Kevin Frost with narrow course win (1m5f, good) last summer but his three subsequent runs for Linda Perratt were disappointing and he returns from a 224-day break with quite a bit to prove.

33/1

9th

9

(5)

22nd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:12 Hamilton

Bristol Hill

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Linda Perratt

Four wins from 42 races, the latest win at Hamilton (1m5f) in July on final start for Kevin Frost; soundly beaten on both starts since and he does not look the percentage call.

33/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 3255-4

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Consistent once handicapping in blinkers for Dermot Weld last year prior to being picked up for 35,000euros; made a solid debut for new connections recently and is entitled to have come on for that, so she's one to consider back down in trip.
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1st

5

(2)

15th May 2023

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

16:00 Musselburgh

Forgetmenotblue

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

midfield, switched left and headway over 2f out, pushed along to lead over 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, reduced lead towards finish, just did enough

6/4

3rd

5

(4)

3rd May 2023

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

13:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forgetmenotblue

10st 10lb

J: Mr Jack Lander

T: K R Burke

Ex-Irish maiden who's been expensive to follow this spring, again getting turned over as favourite last week; has been found another weak race but this trip looked to stretch him at Newcastle in March.

4/1

7th

9

(11)

26th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:25 Catterick

Forgetmenotblue

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Remains without a win but she's proving a reliable type who posted another solid effort when third of 13 in 1m4f Thirsk handicap 22 days ago; she ought to be in the shake-up.

9/2

Form: 5-7502 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Last two wins (2019) came over 2m and he's into the veteran stage now; did better behind Bobby Shaftoe over C&D last week and is entitled to at least close the gap on 9lb better terms but both will find this tougher.
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7th

3

(5)

5th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Steel Helmet

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Harriet Bethell

Two wins and as many seconds from 11 visits here but was well behind in The Craftymaster's race here 20 days ago.

10/1

7th

3

(2)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Steel Helmet

9st 6lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Harriet Bethell

Won two of his three most recent course starts, over 1m6f in May and June, and went very close off this mark at Newcastle (2m) in July; can come on for his recent return to action at Southwell; major role likely.

6/1

5th

14

7th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Steel Helmet

9st 4lb

T: Harriet Bethell

Seen mostly on Tapeta and has more to prove on Polytrack, as shown by latest start; 1m6f wins at Wolverhampton this May and June, with a close call at Newcastle on penultimate start, but there's a bit more for him to prove with the 105-day absence.

9/1

50/1

Form: 05500-

Last run: 139 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Achieved very little in five turf starts last summer/autumn (1m1f-1m5f); a wind operation and first-time headgear will need to make a big difference.
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3

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

13:42 Hexham

Zephlyn

11st 13lb

J: William Maggs

T: Ewan Whillans

Below par on the AW this year and again failed to fire when last of five on the Flat at Carlisle (2m, good to firm) two weeks ago; however, his earlier fourth on handicap hurdle debut at Perth (2m4f, good) was more encouraging and gives him a chance of making the frame now down in trip.

10/1

5th

4

(4)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:35 Catterick

Zephlyn

9st 7lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

In good form on the Flat this time last year, following up 2m win at Newcastle by winning twice over this C&D in May (good/good to firm); not been in top form on AW this year, but better run over hurdles last time; 5lb lower than last Flat win and is one with a chance.

9/2

Form: 5-6735 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Remains consistent despite his age but Wolverhampton has always been his spiritual home and he's hard to win with now; another solid effort in a race not run to suit last time, however, and he should go well again.
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8th

2

(4)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

International Law

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Seven wins on Tapeta, the latest over C&D in October 2022; well held at this level back here last month but may come on for that run after a break; competitive on last winter's form.

12/1

6th

3

(7)

18th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

International Law

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

prominent, edged left after 2f

12/1

7th
4 (9)
Lituus

5/1

Form: 0/434-

Last run: 234 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Expensive to follow once handicapping last summer but he remains lightly raced and this longer trip again may suit; the market should help back from eight months off for a yard that's made a bright start to the year.
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11th

7

(6)

15th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Lituus

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

11-race maiden who certainly isn't improving and he beat only one home over this far on the AW a month ago; unraced on ground softer than good.

16/1

10th

7

(3)

13th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Lituus

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Ten-race maiden who doesn't appear to be progressing; stamina looked stretched at Southwell a fortnight ago and others make more appeal.

9/1

6th

7

(13)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Lituus

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

in touch with leaders

8/1

16/1

Form: 0245-7

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Failed to win for Harry Eustace (best efforts came round switchback tracks); the return to this trip may help but she's some way down the pecking order.
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8th

6

(10)

22nd Feb 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Astrobrio

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Failed to win for Harry Eustace (best efforts came round switchback tracks); the return to this trip may help but she's some way down the pecking order.

16/1

7th

9

(11)

13th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Astrobrio

10st 7lb

J: Miss Natalya Irvine

T: Mark Walford

Runner-up twice (7f/1m2f) from seven starts on Flat for Harry Eustace, before pulled up on hurdling debut for new yard at Christmas; while this return to Flat should suit her, others have more pressing claims.

50/1

13

27th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Wetherby

Astrobrio

10st 7lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

midfield

66/1

Form: 3747-0 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Veteran who hasn't been in much form this winter and who does most racing now over further; it's late in the day to be trying headgear for the first time.
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6th

9

(1)

27th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

The Resdev Way

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

towards rear

8/1

8th

4

(5)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

The Resdev Way

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

raced wide, never better than midfield

5/2

8th

4

(5)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

The Resdev Way

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

raced wide, never better than midfield

5/2

50/1

Form: 674-

Last run: 213 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in three turf runs (7f-1m) last summer; isn't obviously fancied going right up in trip back from seven months off.
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10th

9

(4)

22nd Feb 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Kirk House

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Beaten a long way in three turf runs (7f-1m) last summer; isn't obviously fancied going right up in trip back from seven months off.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £17.50
Straight Forecast £14.77
Tricast £47.79
Trifecta £56.30

Selections

RP Ratings:

Bobby Shaftoe

THE NORTH:

Forgetmenotblue

Daily Mirror:

International Law

SPOTLIGHT:

Lituus

The Times:

Forgetmenotblue

The Guardian:

Forgetmenotblue

POSTDATA:

Bobby Shaftoe

Telegraph:

Bobby Shaftoe

Daily Mail:

Bobby Shaftoe

D Express:

Bobby Shaftoe

The Star:

Bobby Shaftoe

Daily Record:

Bobby Shaftoe