October 31 / 19.45 Newcastle (AW)

19.45

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BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap

  • Prize money: £3873.16
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.20
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 400579 CD

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Looked as though he might be on the way back when close up in fifth in the Great St Wilfrid consolation event at Ripon in August but no excuses over C&D next time and he was well beaten on slow turf last time; down in class so can't dismiss completely given an AW record of 2-3.
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1st

10

(12)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Snash

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

midfield on outer, pushed along halfway, switched to near side and ridden over 2f out

7/1

4th

12

(3)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Snash

8st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Good strike-rate on AW and he's run creditably on his last three starts; drops back in trip and he's one to take seriously.

12/1

5th

11

(7)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Snash

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Tim Easterby

4-9 on Tapeta including two wins over 6f here; 7lb below his last winning mark and has run with credit over 7f at Southwell in his last two starts, but this stiffer track does pose a question.

9/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 319375 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Her two course wins have come over 7f but she was successful over 5f on turf in July and it was over that trip that she was making some good late headway here 25 days ago; that form has already received several boosts and she's interesting back up in distance.
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5th

3

(8)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bella Kopella

9st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

sweating

5/1

5th

3

(8)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bella Kopella

9st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

sweating

5/1

2nd

4

(1)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:21 Newcastle (AW)

Bella Kopella

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

taken down early, towards rear, headway over 1f out, short of room and switched right inside final furlong, pressed winner final strides, just held

5/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 5-6007 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Useful 2yo but she's found it extremely tough in a truncated 3yo campaign; drop to a Class 5 fillies' handicap here last month didn't prompt a revival and the accessories worn there are now left off; another 5lb lower today and could yet come good,
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9th

7

(6)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:50 Newcastle (AW)

Misty Blues

8st 13lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

6f winner at two; slow start to 2023 but she had tumbled down the weights prior to a revived third of 12 behind a well-backed stablemate over C&D two weeks ago.

5/1

3rd

2

(12)

31st Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Misty Blues

9st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Useful 2yo but she's found it extremely tough in a truncated 3yo campaign; drop to a Class 5 fillies' handicap here last month didn't prompt a revival and the accessories worn there are now left off; another 5lb lower today and could yet come good,

12/1

7th

2

(6)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Misty Blues

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Had some useful handicap form at 6f and 7f last year but well below best in three runs in 2023; tongue-tie joins cheekpieces today; down in class but there are risks involved.

16/1

Form: 617554 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Just one win from 17 starts but it came at this track, albeit over 7f, in August; mixed since and hopes appear to rest on the return to sprinting squeezing out a bit more from her.
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6

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:51 Hamilton

Carlton And Co

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Down the field on last month's reappearance at Catterick but may have needed that run; won three times in the second half of last year (6f/7f, good/AW) and is not discounted; has run well on good to soft going.

16/1

9th

2

(10)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Carlton And Co

10st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

She won three times in the second half of last year (6f/7f, good/AW) and her current mark isn't necessarily beyond her; a market check is advised but she may need this comeback run.

16/1

Form: 256407 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Hold-up sprinter; two-time C&D winner but on a losing run; stable quiet and opposable despite a mark that should be well within his range.
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6th

15

(17)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Asadjumeirah

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Antony Brittain

His last turf success came over this C&D (good) but back in April 2022; this is his level now but others are more appealing for win purposes.

20/1

8th

12

(6)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

8st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Five-time C&D winner; unable to justify favouritism in a 0-55 here 11 days ago and he has more on his plate at this level.

12/1

3rd

6

(6)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

9st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

Five AW wins but losing run is mounting up; needs a fast pace to aim at and is slipping down the weights; likely to come good again one of these days.

6/1

Form: 213196 D

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won his novice over 6f but this season's four wins have all come over 5f; progress has stalled the last twice and he's not shone in earlier AW attempts; likely leader but not sure he'll be able to repel today's opposition.
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12th

8

(9)

28th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Astapor

8st 12lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Isn't the most consistent but knows how to win and shaped well after a break of over five months at Wolverhampton in March (form worked out); on a good mark and interesting.

8/1

12th

8

(9)

28th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Astapor

8st 12lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Isn't the most consistent but knows how to win and shaped well after a break of over five months at Wolverhampton in March (form worked out); on a good mark and interesting.

8/1

3rd

4

(11)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Astapor

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Lost his way in the second half of last year and doesn't boast a good record first time out down the seasons; stall 11 isn't ideal for a front-runnner either.

16/1

Form: 570466 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Ended 2022 with a C&D win off a 15lb higher mark; 0-11 this year and although there have been flickers of promise, he's essentially been disappointing; wouldn't judge him too harshly on his latest Wolverhampton run (little got into it from the rear) and this track should suit him better; not discounted with Paul Mulrennan back on board.
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4

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:21 Hamilton

Water Of Leith

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Wolverhampton (6f, Class 5; 6-4 favourite) in March but below that level in three subsequent starts, 2l fifth of eight at Musselburgh (5f; 15-2) latest; vulnerable on those performances.

7/1

20/1

Form: 257300 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Of interest on his best form for Rod Millman (both wins over 6f on Tapeta); 80-1 and tailed off on heavy ground on this month's stable debut (7f); this should be more suitable.
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11th

12

(2)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ignac Lamar

8st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jim Goldie

Second of 14 over C&D in October and had an excuse (hampered, then lit up) over C&D in November when last seen; however, he's inconsistent and needs to be at the top of his game on this return from a break.

20/1

2nd

1

(10)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ignac Lamar

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jim Goldie

Not firing on all cylinders since a wind op in July; returning to AW may help but this looks a competitive race in which to try and bounce back.

14/1

11

(12)

1st Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:20 Musselburgh

Ignac Lamar

8st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Jim Goldie

Won off today's mark at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) in May and ran okay when fifth to Filey Beach over this C&D (good to soft) last time, but he needs something extra if he's to pose a threat today.

16/1

14/1

Form: 570057 D

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Winning 2yo debut (5f, Polytrack) when trained by Sean Woods and also successful in a 6f handicap at Southwell in February for John Ryan; form dropped away and changed hands for 3,500gns in July; others preferred.
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2nd

9

(12)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Daytona Lady

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Can miss the break and is often ridden from off the pace (every chance she will be again from stall 12); notched a third C&D win when taking a small-field affair against her own sex off 2lb lower in April; slight drop-off latest and has to bounce back.

8/1

4th

2

(4)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Daytona Lady

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Running well both here and at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) since returning last month and has twice won over this C&D in her career; major player, especially if getting a solid pace to aim at.

4/1

3rd

5

(5)

5th May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Daytona Lady

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Back to winning ways when seeing off five rivals over C&D (her third C&D success) two weeks ago; a 2lb rise doesn't handicap her out of things but she will need a good pace to aim at.

7/2

12/1

Form: 185159 CD

Last run: 150 days

W: 9st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Veteran who won three C&D handicaps last winter, absent since a modest effort on turf in December; likely to come good again this winter but others appeal more today; stable also run Bella Kopella.
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9

(5)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Athollblair Boy

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Veteran who is a multiple course winner and perhaps needed latest run (back from layoff); losing sequence is mounting up, however.

12/1

9th

4

(11)

2nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Athollblair Boy

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Veteran winner of 11 races here, mostly over this trip; hasn't got his nose in front for 15 months but was placed over C&D when just 1lb lower earlier in the year; not ruled out.

7/1

9th

4

(11)

2nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Athollblair Boy

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

took keen hold, prominent, not clear run over 2f out, weakened final 110yds

7/1

11th
1 (6)
Thaki

10/1

Form: 167108 CD

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won twice over C&D last year; two turf wins for his new stable this summer; not at his best the last twice but returning to AW certainly won't hurt.
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1

(9)

8th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Thaki

10st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Katie Scott

Regained the winning thread at Hamilton (6f, good) last time and remains favourably treated on peak form; defied a 4lb higher mark over C&D last August and warrants respect.

11/4

1st

3

(3)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Hamilton

Thaki

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

made virtually all, hung right from over 1f out, clear with one other and ridden inside final furlong, kept on well

10/1

12th
7 (11)
Invested

25/1

Form: 131680 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Two wins for Michael Bell in the first half of the year (6f, Polytrack and 7f, good); 4lb lower than for the second of those but she's struggled at big prices in two starts for this yard; only of interest if she's stronger in the betting.
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12th

7

(11)

31st Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Invested

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Two wins for Michael Bell in the first half of the year (6f, Polytrack and 7f, good); 4lb lower than for the second of those but she's struggled at big prices in two starts for this yard; only of interest if she's stronger in the betting.

25/1

12th

9

(9)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Invested

9st 5lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Polytrack and turf winner from just six starts and entitled to need latest C&D run (after break) on first run for yard; market should be a decent guide to prospects.

25/1

8th

7

(11)

19th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Invested

9st 8lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Low-mileage filly who doubled her tally when getting up late on handicap debut at Yarmouth (7f, good) in May; sold out of Michael Bell's stable for 18,000gns after lesser effect in cheekpieces (now removed) the following month; makes stable debut after 103-day break; market may guide.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £21.40
Straight Forecast £17.56
Tricast £256.42
Trifecta £238.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bella Kopella

POSTDATA:

Water Of Leith

The Star:

Carlton And Co

D Express:

Asadjumeirah

Telegraph:

Snash

Daily Record:

Carlton And Co

RP RATINGS:

Bella Kopella

The Times:

Bella Kopella

The Guardian:

Bella Kopella

The Sun:

Bella Kopella

Daily Mail:

Water Of Leith

Daily Mirror:

Water Of Leith