December 08 / 15.10 Newcastle (AW)

15.10

Standard To Slow

BetUK. Home Of The Acca-Fenwa Handicap

  • Prize money: £3873.16
  • 1m 4f 98y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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BetUK. Home Of The Acca-Fenwa Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £23.30
  • Place: £7.00

Form: 560927 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Mixed record for new yard this year but he went close off a reduced mark over 1m2f here on penultimate outing; not so good over that same C&D 17 days later but overdid it up front that day and remains well treated on old form; ran creditably in one of his four attempts at 1m4f.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(3)

27th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Sagauteur

9st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Rebecca Menzies

slowly away, took keen hold, towards rear, ridden and some headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

9/1

3

(11)

9th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Sagauteur

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Came good for Rebecca Menzies at eighth attempt, keeping on well for clearcut success in slowly run contest at Newcastle (1m4f) last month; 4lb rise might be enough to leave this 8yo vulnerable, though.

9/2

1st

2

(2)

8th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Sagauteur

10st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Mixed record for new yard this year but he went close off a reduced mark over 1m2f here on penultimate outing; not so good over that same C&D 17 days later but overdid it up front that day and remains well treated on old form; ran creditably in one of his four attempts at 1m4f.

14/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 125161 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Usually starts slowly; all four wins have been at this track, including over 1m4f on two of her last three outings; probably bang there again.
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6th

2

(4)

26th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Spirit Of Ash

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Got the better of Humble Spark over 1m4f here last month and she was a creditable third behind Yakhabar over that trip 18 days ago (not as well positioned as the winner); should give her running again.

4/1

6th

2

(4)

26th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Spirit Of Ash

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Got the better of Humble Spark over 1m4f here last month and she was a creditable third behind Yakhabar over that trip 18 days ago (not as well positioned as the winner); should give her running again.

4/1

3rd

4

(1)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

13:50 Newcastle (AW)

Spirit Of Ash

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

held up in rear, switched to near side over 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, headway 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, nearest finish

7/2

7/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 143192 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Notable tally at this track includes four wins, first two over 1m2f before two at 1m; beaten a neck over 1m2f here on latest start but his record over about 1m4f (three runs elsewhere in spring 2022) is not so convincing.
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12th

10

(12)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cusack

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: David Thompson

10-47 on AW, with all bar one of those wins coming at Newcastle (7f-1m2f); now sits 3lb below his last winning mark, and Tom Kiely-Marshall's 5lb claim is a bonus, but seems to have lost his way; may strip fitter for 7f course comeback run.

40/1

11

(2)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Cusack

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Nine course wins to his name, mainly in the early months of the year; 50-1 for his C&D return a month ago, when well behind a few of these, and needs a big step forward.

25/1

12th

12

(11)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cusack

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: David Thompson

Nine of his ten wins have come at this track (7f-1m2f) but last success was 13 months ago and he finished down the field here in his final two runs last year; looks opposable back from a break.

16/1

20/1

Form: 121479 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
1m4f Tapeta wins at Newcastle and Wolverhampton in the spring; six months off before lesser displays on last two outings, racing too freely up front over 1m6f on latest; while that may be excused, others are preferred.
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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

11/2

Form: 529652

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
1-21 for Jim Bolger in Ireland; second in two of her six runs for this yard, including when upped in trip to go close off this mark against Bobby Shaftoe over C&D three weeks ago; that puts her firmly in the picture.
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4th

5

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:08 Newcastle

Purple Gown

10st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Adam Nicol

Dual Flat winner but 0-9 over hurdles, although fair run last time when 2l third at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to firm; tongue-tie back on); 4lb lower than when fourth in this race last season; each-way chance.

7/1

4th

5

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:08 Newcastle

Purple Gown

10st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Adam Nicol

Dual Flat winner but 0-9 over hurdles, although fair run last time when 2l third at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to firm; tongue-tie back on); 4lb lower than when fourth in this race last season; each-way chance.

7/1

10

8th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:15 Sedgefield

Purple Gown

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Adam Nicol

Fair maiden hurdler who was very slowly away when only seventh in 1m4f Flat handicap at Catterick in August; tongue tied here; possibilities.

14/1

40/1

Form: 159007

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Defied a 6lb higher mark at Kempton (1m3f, AW) in January for previous stable; out of form at big odds for new yard; market can guide again.
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3rd

8

(11)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Ring Fenced

9st 1lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Sole success came when trained by Andrew Balding in 2023; plenty of water under the bridge since but showed signs that another win may not be far away when second of ten over C&D last month, running on after her path was blocked; place claims at least.

7/2

2nd

7

(6)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:20 Southwell (AW)

Ring Fenced

9st 1lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

1-22; didn't run badly when fifth of 12 on her return from nine months off here (1m3f; first-time tongue-tie) in January; should stay this far on breeding, but improvement is required.

12/1

5th

7

(9)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Ring Fenced

9st 1lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Inconsistent sort but she was placed over C&D in the first of her two starts last year, which offers hope for a big effort on reappearance; three years since sole win, however.

16/1

7/1

Form: 458123 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
11yo who ended a three-year losing spell in September, was beaten by a neck next time and also ran creditably when third (Bobby Shaftoe first and Purple Gown second) over C&D latest; 0-13 on AW but each-way player.
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9

(4)

10th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Restorer

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

awkward start, in rear, looked to go wrong and pulled up 7f out

6/1

9

(4)

10th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Restorer

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

awkward start, in rear, looked to go wrong and pulled up 7f out

6/1

2nd

6

(8)

7th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:40 Lingfield (AW)

Restorer

9st 9lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Ian Williams

midfield

14/1

Form: 354843 C BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won in April and has mostly run respectably since; familiar face here, including with seven wins and nine seconds, but in a 68-race career he's only once (well beaten at 1m4f in 2019) been beyond 1m2f.
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0

8

(5)

1st Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Broctune Red

9st 1lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Gillian Boanas

Six-time course winner who was a good third over C&D on his penultimate run and he had an excuse when returned to 1m4f here last time; now drops back in trip and has possibilities if he gets a good pace and some luck.

12/1

8th

4

(5)

8th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Broctune Red

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Gillian Boanas

Won in April and has mostly run respectably since; familiar face here, including with seven wins and nine seconds, but in a 68-race career he's only once (well beaten at 1m4f in 2019) been beyond 1m2f.

8/1

3rd

1

(10)

19th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Broctune Red

9st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Gillian Boanas

On an 11-race losing run but he's a seven-time course winner (1m/1m2f) who ran well when fourth over 1m here on Tuesday; might not be far away.

9/1

Form: 6052-0

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Sole win was over hurdles last December; vast majority of Flat runs have been over 1m or shorter and well beaten when trying 1m2f here on latest outing but that was after eight months off; now tries 1m4f and although he has a fair bit to prove in this sphere, a case could be argued.
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2nd

2

(1)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Freddy Robinson

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Sole win on the Flat came here over 1m2f in June 2024 and he's finished runner-up over this C&D on his last two outings; no reason why he can't go well again.

2/1

2nd

3

(3)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Freddy Robinson

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Course winner who comes here on the back of a good second over C&D 11 days ago; can go well again eased 1lb.

11/4

2nd

7

(2)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

15:52 Beverley

Freddy Robinson

8st 11lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Gained most recent win in handicap hurdle in December; beaten only 2l over C&D last week, taking Beverley record to 1423234; hasn't scored on Flat since June 2024 but looks a solid contender kept to this venue.

6/1

4/1

Form: 325241 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Three wins here in February/March and another when edging out Purple Gown with a late bid over C&D three weeks ago; major player back up 1lb.
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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

Form: 943

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Easily the least exposed; ran once for William Haggas and twice for new yard, well held when front-running third of nine at 80-1 in a novice here on latest (dropped from 1m4f to 1m); needs improvement but his sire points to this sort of trip and better could be forthcoming on this handicap debut.
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6th

2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Worcester

Delta Legend

11st 3lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Raced mainly on AW, winning twice in 2024 then eventually regressing; 100-1 when pulled up on his recent hurdle debut.

100/1

2

5th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

18:12 Hereford

Delta Legend

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Raced mainly on AW, winning twice in 2024 then eventually regressing; best watched on stable/hurdles debut after a layoff.

33/1

11th

15

(5)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Delta Legend

8st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

1m handicap wins at Lingfield for two different yards; no closer than fifth in four runs for this one, from 1m to 1m6f; others preferred.

25/1

9/1

Form: 231225 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
The first two of his four wins came at this track, one over 1m4f in January (by a short head) but he's been seen over 1m2f on all 11 starts since; has not had the best of runs on last two outings and remains in creditable form but this rare 1m4f appearance sparks a doubt.
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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

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Payout
Exacta £225.10
Straight Forecast £201.95
Tricast £1738.09
Trifecta £1614.50

Selections

Daily Mail:

Spirit Of Ash

SPOTLIGHT:

Bobby Shaftoe

NEWMARKET:

Delta Legend

The Times:

Purple Gown

The Sun:

Cusack

D Express:

Bristol Hill

POSTDATA:

Sagauteur

The Guardian:

Broctune Red

Telegraph:

Restorer

The Star:

Spirit Of Ash

Daily Record:

Spirit Of Ash

RP RATINGS:

Bobby Shaftoe

Daily Mirror:

Bobby Shaftoe