August 03 / 16.56 Newcastle (AW)

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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.00
  • Place: £5.80

Form: 360466 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Dual trip winner on turf for Roger Charlton; missed all of last year and has been hit and miss since returning; well held of late.
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5th

10

(11)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Her Way

9st 3lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Gemma Tutty

took keen hold, held up in rear

14/1

1st

9

(4)

3rd Aug 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:56 Newcastle (AW)

Her Way

9st 5lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Gemma Tutty

Dual trip winner on turf for Roger Charlton; missed all of last year and has been hit and miss since returning; well held of late.

10/1

6th

7

(1)

8th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

18:12 Nottingham

Her Way

9st 8lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Gemma Tutty

Missed all of last year and has a very mixed record since returning in January; weakened into well-held sixth when joint-favourite at Ripon (1m4f, good) last month; others appeal more.

8/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 174185 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Two-time course winner and stayed on for fifth over C&D last time without threatening to have a serious say; could still go well, especially should they go hard up front.
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10th

6

(2)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Oscar Doodle

9st 4lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Olly Williams

towards rear

33/1

10th

6

(2)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Oscar Doodle

9st 4lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Olly Williams

towards rear

33/1

7th

6

(3)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

14:27 Newcastle (AW)

Oscar Doodle

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Olly Williams

Four-time AW winner including in this race in 2023; went close over 1m2f here in April but he's lost his way since and has been beaten 15l or more in three runs for current yard; cheekpieces are now reapplied and he needs a major revival.

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: -07657

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
No worse for the application of blinkers at Hamilton (1m3f, soft) but was only seventh of 12; AW debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

11

(9)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

8st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Five-time winner over 6f-1m2f here, the latest from 3lb lower over 7f in January; capable of playing a part if this sets up for his closing style.

13/2

5th

7

(6)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:13 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Versatile sort; narrowly beat Ardaddy at Newcastle (7f) in January; creditable fourth at Wolverhampton (9.5f) last time; not ruled out.

7/1

8th

7

(2)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Versatile 6yo who had form over all sorts of trips last year and just did enough to hold off Ardaddy over C&D one week ago; recent 3lb rise is probably enough to leave him a shade vulnerable, though.

6/1

Form: 635457 C

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
His last seven wins have been on Tapeta (1m-1m4f) but he's still 3lb higher than for his last success (October 2022) and recent efforts have been unconvincing.
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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

5/1

Form: 356143 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Has won on the AW (1-16) but far more effective on the grass, with two of his last three efforts on that surface making for solid reading; can still go well in this modest a handicap.
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8

(5)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Hot Team

9st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Patrick Morris

Has won eight races, including four over 1m1f here; third to Dandy's Angel in this race last term, but not been in the best of form this season; others appeal more.

33/1

5

(5)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Hot Team

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Patrick Morris

Has won plenty during his career but a 9yo now and he's been out of form for a while.

20/1

Form: /67739 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Best run for a while when third over 1m4f at Hamilton but then finished last on his return there a month ago; won't mind returning to Newcastle but getting long in the tooth now and has top weight.
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8th

8

(5)

8th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Great Colaci

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gillian Boanas

Veteran who notched a ninth win at the track when landing a 0-50 classified over C&D last month; since well held behind four of these back into handicap company and others are stronger once more.

10/1

7th

9

(1)

20th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Great Colaci

9st 0lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Gillian Boanas

midfield

13/2

1st

3

(7)

10th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Great Colaci

9st 2lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Gillian Boanas

Veteran with eight course wins to his name, most recently over 1m4f in September; went close over 1m last month and returning to this intermediate trip should suit; not ruled out each-way.

11/2

14/1

Form: 656048

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Regressive maiden whose best efforts have been over shorter and this trip seems to find him out.
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7th

9

(7)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Rumnotred

10st 3lb

J: Mr Jack Nicholls

T: Stella Barclay

held up in rear

25/1

7th

5

(9)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rumnotred

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Stella Barclay

midfield

8/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 539007

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
The wheels have come off since finishing close up at Musselburgh in May and this far possibly stretches her.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

5

(9)

29th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ripon

Wheal Kitty

9st 6lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Jessica Bedi

dwelt start, held up in last, no impression from 4f out

50/1

8th

3

(2)

3rd Aug 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:56 Newcastle (AW)

Wheal Kitty

9st 10lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Jessica Bedi

The wheels have come off since finishing close up at Musselburgh in May and this far possibly stretches her.

12/1

9th
6 (11)
Alhabor

13/2

Form: 809465

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
First run in blinkers was encouraging (beaten 1l at Redcar; 1m2f, good to firm) before losing his way again; perhaps another change of headgear can benefit and each-way claims if that's the case.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(11)

3rd Aug 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:56 Newcastle (AW)

Alhabor

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Ruth Carr

First run in blinkers was encouraging (beaten 1l at Redcar; 1m2f, good to firm) before losing his way again; perhaps another change of headgear can benefit and each-way claims if that's the case.

13/2

5th

2

(10)

21st Jul 2023

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Alhabor

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Much better effort in first-time blinkers when a close fourth at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in May but he failed to back that up over C&D last month; got hampered in that race but he's now 0-9 and others are more convincing.

10/1

6th

8

(4)

7th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

17:45 Nottingham

Alhabor

9st 4lb

J: Miss Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Maiden after eight runs but seemed to benefit from combination of first-time blinkers and return to fast ground when close fourth behind the runner-up The New Marwan at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) nine days ago; sound claims.

4/1

Form: 210224 CD

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Pulled up over hurdles last month but in competitive form on the Flat this year and he's a dual winner here; considered.
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7th

8

(9)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

We Still Believe

8st 10lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Daragh Bourke

On a long losing run (last win was at Ayr in July 2024) but he has run a few creditable races this year; has a bit to find with Royal Blaze on their C&D form last month.

20/1

5th

5

(9)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

We Still Believe

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Daragh Bourke

Triple course winner (1m/1m2f) but his last success was 14 months ago and he struggled here last time; on dangerous mark but he's been hard to predict this season and others are preferred.

20/1

10th

3

(1)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

We Still Believe

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

Not disgraced when third of eight to Jewel Maker in 1m Carlisle handicap a week ago; this C&D winner is one for the shortlist.

10/1

12/1

Form: 7776

Last run: 72 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three 1m novices earlier in year and not much improvement for the step up in trip and application of a tongue-tie (now removed) when sixth of seven on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (1m4f).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(7)

3rd Aug 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:56 Newcastle (AW)

Petite Sioux

8st 10lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Phillip Makin

Well beaten in three 1m novices earlier in year and not much improvement for the step up in trip and application of a tongue-tie (now removed) when sixth of seven on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (1m4f).

12/1

11

(3)

19th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Petite Sioux

8st 12lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Phillip Makin

6th

5

(8)

23rd May 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Petite Sioux

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Big prices and beaten 12l+ in three 1m novice events this year; not nailed on to improve for the step up in trip on pedigree but handicaps are more realistic; now goes in a tongue-tie.

16/1

Form: 060445

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
No wins in eight and never closer than 6l, including handicaps from 1m1f to 1m6f; needs more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

7

(4)

12th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

12:25 Southwell (AW)

Miss Raindrop

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Alexandra Dunn

took keen hold, in rear, not clear run soon after start, headway and in touch with leaders after 2f, lost ground from over 3f out, weakened gradually from over 1f out

20/1

7th

11

(1)

30th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Raindrop

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alexandra Dunn

Has performed okay since wearing cheekpieces but remains a maiden; chance of winning depends on whether the switch to blinkers helps.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £115.20
Straight Forecast £80.42
Tricast £470.38
Trifecta £783.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Hot Team

SPOTLIGHT:

We Still Believe

The Times:

Ana Emaraaty

D Express:

Oscar Doodle

The Guardian:

Ana Emaraaty

POSTDATA:

We Still Believe

Telegraph:

We Still Believe

Daily Mirror:

We Still Believe

Daily Mail:

Hot Team

The Sun:

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