September 08 / 15.55 Newcastle (AW)

15.55

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United Living Group Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3873.16
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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United Living Group Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 132-76

Last run: 206 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Heavy-ground maiden winner last autumn (6f); close second over C&D on his handicap debut in December but not quite so good in two further runs over the winter; down in grade for her return from a seven-month break; still has some potential.
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7th

5

(6)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Abruzzo Mia

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

held up in rear

14/1

10th

11

(1)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Abruzzo Mia

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Dods

Two 7f wins on the Tapeta track at Newcastle; solid third off 1lb higher here three weeks ago; capable of another prominent showing.

12/1

3rd

8

(3)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Abruzzo Mia

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Dods

held up in rear, headway over 1f out, went third inside final furlong, stayed on

16/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 333214 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f handicap here last month; has finished behind Kat's Bob twice in his last three starts, but he might prove the better suited by today's surface; stamina for 7f has to be taken on trust though.
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13th

8

(12)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Redcar

Caribbean Sunset

9st 10lb

J: Archie Young

T: Grant Tuer

Had a blip at Thirsk last month but generally reliable and was back on song with a creditable fourth of 12 at Newcastle (6f, AW) last time; this return to soft ground is no problem and his last run at 7f resulted in a strong-finishing second on Tapeta three runs back; shortlisted.

15/2

4th

7

(8)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:02 Newcastle (AW)

Caribbean Sunset

9st 8lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Grant Tuer

prominent

9/2

13th

8

(15)

18th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Thirsk

Caribbean Sunset

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Both wins have been over 6f on the AW; has some fair form on turf; good second on first try at this trip at Newcastle last time despite a tardy start (Kats Bob third, Kalganov fifth); a possible.

7/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 852912 D BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Got the better of the reopposing Caribbean Sunset at Ayr in July when the pair pulled well clear (6f, soft; weighted to confirm placings); good second back there last time when again in front of Caribbean Sunset; stays 7f but he has something to prove on AW.
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2nd

17

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Kats Bob

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Looked as good as ever when second of nine at Catterick (6f, good) on his reappearance in April but that hasn't been a springboard to better things; conditions no problem and he's on a manageable mark but this is a warm race in which to try to bounce back.

25/1

7th

8

(8)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

11:15 Doncaster

Kats Bob

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Very productive in the first half of 2025 but has subsequently been unable to add to his tally; admittedly ties in with a couple of today's opponents on C&D form three weeks ago (penultimate start).

12/1

20th

19

(22)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Kats Bob

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Tends to lead and he made all to beat 18 rivals in this race (good to firm) 12 months ago; bubbling under this season, beaten off only late on at Doncaster last Friday; won't mind if rain softens the ground (used to be considered a mud-lover); should make a bold bid for a repeat success.

14/1

14/1

Form: 35-577

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
50-1 winner on his 2yo debut; failed to progress, often racing too freely, and sold out of the William Jarvis stable for 10,000gns in July; starts out for new, in-form yard off a reduced mark and interesting to see how he fares in the betting.
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8th

13

(3)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Leicester

Pembrokeshire

8st 10lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Michael Appleby

Three wins on turf but yet to fire for current yard; on a career-low mark and first-time blinkers are now equipped alongside the hood; not yet one to give up on for respected stable.

12/1

8th

13

(3)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Leicester

Pembrokeshire

8st 10lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Michael Appleby

Three wins on turf but yet to fire for current yard; on a career-low mark and first-time blinkers are now equipped alongside the hood; not yet one to give up on for respected stable.

12/1

5th

8

(5)

26th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Leicester

Pembrokeshire

8st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Appleby

Free-going sort who hasn't been at his best for his new stable on AW this year; now 10lb lower than for his Ayr win last summer (7f, good), however, and no surprise were the return to turf to have a positive effect.

12/1

Form: -77568

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Handicapper in command this season and he failed to build on a glimmer of promise at Doncaster when only midfield at Redcar 13 days ago; return to 7f may help and he did win on an artificial surface when trained in France.
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5

(9)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Kalganov

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Dods

Losing run up to 18 and entitled to have run better than he did at Ayr last time (7f; handles soft); had been running quite well, though, and cheekpieces now replace a visor.

6/1

4

(6)

6th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Kalganov

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Losing run is mounting up; however, has proved consistent in the last two months and latest effort can be marked up (met traffic issues); defied a much higher mark over C&D in 2023 and enters the reckoning.

5/1

Form: 111248 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Had a hot streak in the summer, completing a hat-trick (6f/7f, turf/Tapeta); failed to fire at Haydock seven weeks ago but a break may have freshened him up and he's not impossibly treated.
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2

(5)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Danzart

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stella Barclay

Met trouble in running in a messy C&D handicap two weeks ago; on a dangerous mark if this sets up more favourably.

12/1

3

(6)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Danzart

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Stella Barclay

Won off a 2lb higher mark at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in April before finishing fourth there over 6f next time; however he's been down the field in four starts since (5f-7f); back on AW.

20/1

9

(9)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:20 Chester

Danzart

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Stella Barclay

Won off this mark at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in April and fared okay back over 6f there (fourth) next time; however, he has scarcely managed to beat a rival in his last three appearances (5f-7f) which suggests that he'll find life tough, particularly from this wide draw.

40/1

Form: 219-09

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Promising last spring, including a Beverley win (7.5f, good to firm); only seen twice in the last 15 months though and he's finished tailed off on each occasion; too much to prove for comfort.
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0

5

(4)

8th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Spells At Dawn

9st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Alex French

Promising last spring, including a Beverley win (7.5f, good to firm); only seen twice in the last 15 months though and he's finished tailed off on each occasion; too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

9th

1

(10)

7th Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

21:00 Haydock

Spells At Dawn

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Alex French

Lightly raced 4yo who won a 7.4f maiden at Beverley last May; however, he was well beaten in a handicap at Kempton (1m, AW) in January when back from an absence and was withdrawn having refused to enter the stalls at Catterick in April (20-1 at the time); perhaps best watched.

33/1

Form: 495257 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Multiple course winner; last three runs have been on turf, unfortunate to bump into one at Redcar in May but well beaten last month; return to this track will suit but others look safer.
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7th

7

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Spartan Fighter

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Tough 9yo who has won four 6f handicaps here this year; form dipped last time, however, and returning to 7f isn't enough to tempt.

9/1

9th

1

(2)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Spartan Fighter

9st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Has won four of his five races, all over C&D, this year, his latest win coming last Tuesday when getting home by 0.5l; up 6lb but has won off higher marks in the past; should go well

7/2

1st

9

(7)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Spartan Fighter

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Sprightly 9yo who completed a quick hat-trick of front-running C&D wins last month and lost out only by a neck off today's mark here on Wednesday; upped in grade but likely to give another good account.

5/1

Form: 636288

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress for the Barrons; finished out the back in two runs for current stable, but dropped 7lb and soft ground might not have been ideal; not out of this if the return to AW piques his interest.
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11th

10

(4)

3rd Oct 2023

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:57 Ayr

Burning The Bails

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: R Mike Smith

held up in rear, outpaced over 3f out, no impression from 2f out

40/1

7th

7

(8)

17th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

15:25 Musselburgh

Burning The Bails

8st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: R Mike Smith

Eight-race maiden who was claimed out of a seller in July; down the field in three handicaps for new stable (7f-8.3f) and needs to turn a corner; cheekpieces (worn for last two races) replaced by first-time visor.

16/1

0

10

(9)

8th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Burning The Bails

9st 7lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: R Mike Smith

Didn't progress for the Barrons; finished out the back in two runs for current stable, but dropped 7lb and soft ground might not have been ideal; not out of this if the return to AW piques his interest.

16/1

20/1

Form: 1/00-6 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Stood little racing since winning a 1m seller on soft ground in November 2021; others stronger on this first AW run for nearly three years.
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11th

8

(5)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Sassoon

9st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: David Thompson

Four-time winner in her prime but struggled on both outings for Ben Haslam last year and made a low-key reappearance for new stable 12 days ago; needs to have taken considerable benefit from that recent outing.

33/1

7

(3)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

14:00 Carlisle

Sassoon

10st 9lb

J: Mr Shay Halton

T: David Thompson

Won off 3lb higher at Ayr (7f, heavy) in October 2023, but he's had only three runs since and has struggled in all of them; returns after another long absence and has lots to prove for new yard; visor removed.

25/1

Non-runners

Secret Road

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £20.80
Straight Forecast £16.57
Tricast £74.36
Trifecta £90.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Kalganov

The Guardian:

Abruzzo Mia

Daily Mail:

Kats Bob

POSTDATA:

Caribbean Sunset

The Times:

Burning The Bails

SPOTLIGHT:

Pembrokeshire

Telegraph:

Secret Road

D Express:

Kalganov

The Star:

Kalganov

The Sun:

Abruzzo Mia

Daily Mirror:

Kats Bob

Daily Record:

Caribbean Sunset