December 08 / 16.45 Newcastle (AW)

16.45

Standard To Slow

Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3873.16
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 211075 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Back up in the weights following two 7f turf wins for David O'Meara earlier this autumn and he's been well held in both runs for new yard; drops back in trip/grade but he's still 3lb higher than for last win and needs cheekpieces to give him a boost.
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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

25/1

  • Place: £17.20

Form: -14987

Last run: 118 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose performer who scored at Musselburgh (1m, good to soft) in April but he's lost his way since and was a remote last of seven at Ayr last time; returns from a break but he's still above last winning mark and has plenty to prove back at this trip.
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1

(9)

21st Apr 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

16:45 Musselburgh

Flylikeaneagle

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell

Won well off a similar mark over C&D (good to soft) last April; inconsistent since but the return to this scenario and drop back to 0-70 level may have positive effect; respected.

16/1

1

(9)

21st Apr 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

16:45 Musselburgh

Flylikeaneagle

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell

Won well off a similar mark over C&D (good to soft) last April; inconsistent since but the return to this scenario and drop back to 0-70 level may have positive effect; respected.

16/1

9th

5

(6)

13th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Flylikeaneagle

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Lucinda Russell

Near miss over C&D in December off 1lb higher; well beaten twice since, although he had an excuse last time having gone off too fast in a 1m2f amateur event here 11 days ago; can do better today.

25/1

3rd
11 (5)
Bowood

12/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 976925

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who was runner-up in a C&D handicap in October but he didn't fire over 1m here last time; drops back in trip but this is a competitive race and he needs to step up again; cheekpieces added.
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3rd

3

(2)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

15:33 Redcar

Bowood

9st 12lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

A two-time 1m scorer at Newcastle last autumn; yet to hit top form this season though, only seventh of 14 back over 1m there last month; mark is slipping but he still needs to take a step forward.

10/1

7th

5

(9)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:18 Newcastle (AW)

Bowood

9st 12lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

He hasn't been at his very best this year and a refusal to settle is becoming an issue; however, he was returning from a break at Doncaster three weeks ago and that run may have got the freshness out of him; impressive when winning two in a row over C&D last autumn and not written off.

20/1

5th

12

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Bowood

9st 1lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Two clearcut wins at Newcastle (1m, AW) last autumn but he wasn't at his best on Tapeta during the winter; has scored over C&D in the past but he's never won a Class 4 and this is competitive on his return; others preferred.

20/1

10/1

Form: 422620

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in three of his last five starts but he was well below form at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) two weeks ago; ran into some trouble in that race but he's now 1-13 and others are more persuasive.
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5th

6

(2)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Carlisle

Rich Rhythm

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Harriet Bethell

Has shown most of his handicap form over 7f, winning twice on AW; however, both 2026 efforts suggest this return to 6f is worth exploring; effective on turf and he's on a handy mark.

9/1

5th

9

(6)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Rich Rhythm

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Harriet Bethell

Always the danger he'll fluff the start, as he did on his C&D comeback in March; not beaten far that day and is on his last winning mark but comes with risks attached.

20/1

Form: 241202 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come on Tapeta and latest was at Wolverhampton in September; runner-up in two of her three starts since including behind a subsequent winner at Wolverhampton last time; on same mark here and should be in the thick of things again.
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7th

2

(2)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Abbeys Dream

9st 8lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

Handy sort who won twice over C&D early last year and added another success at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces) in September; third of eight behind a thriving rival at Southwell (7f, Tapeta; first-time blinkers) 13 days ago showed that she remains in form and a player from 1lb lower.

3/1

3rd

3

(7)

6th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Abbeys Dream

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

The addition of cheekpieces saw her gain a third career success when digging deep at Wolverhampton (7f) in September; four of her five subsequent runs have been solid enough but she remains 3lb above that successful mark; first-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) need to give her something extra.

9/2

5th

6

(4)

31st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

12:24 Lingfield (AW)

Abbeys Dream

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

The addition of cheekpieces saw her gain a third career success when digging deep at Wolverhampton in September (7f); three of her four subsequent runs have been solid enough but more will be needed to win here.

8/1

5/1

Form: 41 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 3yo who made it second-time lucky when justifying support in a C&D novice last month; this is a much deeper race on his handicap debut but opening mark looks fair and he has plenty of scope for further progress.
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8th

10

(10)

19th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Souffionne

8st 12lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Hugo Palmer

Hasn't found it easy in handicaps since a novice win last November; down in the weights and fitted with new headgear today but opposable from a wide stall.

11/1

3

(3)

30th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Souffionne

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hugo Palmer

Won a 7f novice at Newcastle last November; disappointing since, and plenty to prove after finishing last of 11 after a break at Newcastle last time.

12/1

11th

4

(4)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Souffionne

9st 12lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Hugo Palmer

prominent

14/1

25/1

Form: 412950 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Three wins this year, including two on Tapeta (6f/7f), but his form nosedived at Wolverhampton last time; has bit to prove after that heavy defeat and he needs to bounce back.
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4th

1

(6)

13th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Surprise Picture

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Grant Tuer

Four wins at Wolverhampton include this race (off 1lb higher) last year; not solid on recent form but is interesting returned to this venue and back down in grade (3-5 in Class 6).

7/1

4th

1

(6)

13th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Surprise Picture

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Grant Tuer

Four wins at Wolverhampton include this race (off 1lb higher) last year; not solid on recent form but is interesting returned to this venue and back down in grade (3-5 in Class 6).

7/1

9th

6

(10)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:45 Southwell (AW)

Surprise Picture

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

midfield

33/1

9/2

Form: 204171 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Hold-up performer who has won two of his last three starts including a Class 4 event over C&D four weeks ago; got a dream run in that race and is 4lb higher here but he remains feasibly treated and has form figures of 122461 on AW; strongly respected.
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8th

10

(9)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Sam England

Last eight starts in classifieds and he didn't always get the breaks when third over C&D 12 days ago; that was one of his better recent efforts and he's firmly in calculations.

13/2

3rd

6

(5)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

Regressive 8yo; running respectably at this level in 2026 but 2l behind Woodrafff at Newcastle last week; never threatened over 1m2f on Thursday; easy enough to look elsewhere.

8/1

6th

10

(4)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:28 Newcastle (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

Spent most of a long career racing at shy of 1m and didn't look to see it out in one try over this far (C&D); not as good now and can miss the break and/or pull hard, so comes with risks attached.

8/1

9th
5 (2)
Chifa

4/1

Form: 851521 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Just one win from 16 starts on turf but he made it 6-17 on AW with an emphatic win at Kempton (7f) last month; up 9lb but that was another personal best last time; big player.
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10th

11

(11)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Chifa

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Won twice at Wolverhampton over the winter (7f); well beaten over C&D on his return to turf six weeks ago; something to prove after that.

25/1

9th

5

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:02 Doncaster

Chifa

9st 7lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed de Giles

Dual 7f Wolverhampton winner over the winter; not discredited, given he was set a lot to do, when sixth of 11 in 7f Lingfield handicap 18 days ago; considered from an easing mark.

16/1

6th

4

(3)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Lingfield (AW)

Chifa

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Ed de Giles

Kickstarted 2026 with success at Wolverhampton (7f) in January and got back on track when seventh of 12 in another 7f handicap there two weeks ago given he was impeded early in the straight.

16/1

10th
10 (12)
Anif

16/1

Form: 154340 CD

Last run: 132 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Eight-time Tapeta winner, with last success over C&D in March; well treated on that form but was quiet in final two runs during the summer and needs to rediscover his spark after a break.
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4th

7

(2)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Anif

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Veteran five-time course winner who's still capable of being competitive, as he showed when second to Urban Dandy in a classified here (1m) a month ago; the return to handicaps asks for a bit more.

8/1

4th

7

(2)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Anif

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

in rear, headway inside final furlong, not reach leaders

8/1

2nd

2

(6)

10th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Anif

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

held up in rear, switched right over 2f out, headway over 1f out, pressed winner final 110yds, no extra towards finish

12/1

Form: 321504 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Not easy to predict these days but he ended a long losing run at Ayr (7f, good to soft) in September and was fourth of 12 behind Sir Maxi over C&D last time; that was an eyecatching run from a long way back and he has possibilities if he can build on that; cheekpieces reapplied.
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8th

11

(10)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:00 Doncaster

Cold Stare

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

9yo who needs to produce more than he's managed the last twice but before those he was a creditable fifth in the Ayr Bronze Cup and he's dropped to a dangerous mark; not written off.

14/1

5th

1

(8)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

13:52 Redcar

Cold Stare

10st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Most of his nine wins on soft or heavy; finished close up in the Ayr Bronze Cup last month and ran well enough to think he's still in reasonable form when fifth in a higher grade than this at Haydock last time; in the mix.

15/2

6th

10

(2)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Haydock

Cold Stare

8st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Most of his nine wins on soft or heavy; finished close up in the Ayr Bronze Cup last weekend which gives him a fighting chance here but he has a better overall record on that track than this one and remains on much the same mark as when well adrift of Trilby here in April.

8/1

12/1

Form: 132186 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Disappointing on final start for the Crisfords and he faded into sixth of 14 on his stable debut at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) last month; still has potential but he needs to resume his progress on this drop back in trip.
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5th

5

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Ffos Las

Port Erin

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Won three over this trip last year, twice from the front on turf, latterly off a 3lb lower mark; well held in two runs back but this is less competitive under Billy Loughnane and he may well be able to get his own way in this smaller field; possibilities if so.

6/1

8th

7

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:37 Goodwood

Port Erin

9st 8lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Won three 1m handicaps (AW/good) last year and was fourth in an earlier race on this card 12 months ago when the ground was good to soft; the clear negative is complete no-shows in his last three starts.

13/2

11th

10

(6)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:25 Nottingham

Port Erin

9st 0lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Tony Carroll

Won three 1m handicaps (AW/good) last season but he ended his 5yo campaign with heavy defeats over C&D and at Chelmsford; has bit to prove after six months off and he doesn't have a great record when fresh.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £456.60
Straight Forecast £341.58
Tricast £4032.25
Trifecta £7016.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Abbey's Dream

The Times:

Souffionne

SPOTLIGHT:

Sir Maxi

TOPSPEED:

Port Erin

D Express:

Rich Rhythm

Daily Mirror:

Cold Stare

Telegraph:

Souffionne

Daily Record:

Souffionne

POSTDATA:

Abbey's Dream

LAMBOURN:

Abbey's Dream

The Guardian:

Abbey's Dream

Daily Mail:

Abbey's Dream

The Sun:

Sir Maxi

The Star:

Sir Maxi