December 08 / 17.15 Newcastle (AW)

17.15

Standard To Slow

Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap (Div II)

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

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

1st
4 (1)
Jahidin

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.00
  • Place: £4.80

Form: 6-1245 CD

Last run: 216 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Ran well on Tapeta at the start of the year, including winning a maiden over C&D in February; held in both handicaps subsequently and now returns from seven months off; drops in grade and of some interest given that he is proven under the conditions.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(7)

22nd Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Jahidin

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Has mixed record in his eight starts but both wins have come at this track (7f) and he kept on well when third of 12 at Wolverhampton (cheekpieces added) last time; looks worth a try at this new trip and he's in the mix.

13/2

3rd

4

(1)

7th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jahidin

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

8/1

5

(9)

28th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Jahidin

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Has low mileage; proved suited by the return to this C&D (back from layoff) three weeks ago, showing a game attitude and taking Newcastle record to 2-2; may well be capable of further improvement at this venue; major contender up just 2lb.

9/2

7/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form: 156372 D

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner over 7f on turf for Michael Dods, the latest at Ayr in June; changed hands for 20,000gns in October and makes her stable/AW debut after three months off; watch market.
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5th

4

(6)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

18:02 Carlisle

Alethiometer

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

took keen hold, prominent, challenging over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

9/1

6th

6

(1)

19th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

19:20 Pontefract

Alethiometer

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

in touch with leaders

9/2

6th

4

(7)

28th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:35 Newcastle (AW)

Alethiometer

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: John & Sean Quinn

towards rear

14/1

14/1

  • Place: £7.80

Form: 336254

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden who showed ability in the spring as when beaten a nose at Beverley (7f, good to firm) in May, but finished a well-held fourth of eight at this track (6f) last month; will need to have come on for that first start in 157 days.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(2)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Leap Day

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has lost his form since a consistent spell and still has a poor strike-rate, with sole success in 2023; no certainty to take advantage of his reduced mark.

12/1

7th

9

(9)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle (AW)

Leap Day

9st 4lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Just one win from 26 starts and he hasn't been firing on all cylinders of late, including when fitted with blinkers at Redcar on Wednesday; full revival required.

14/1

2

(6)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Redcar

Leap Day

9st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Sole win from 25 starts came in a novice at Southwell in December 2023; ran well when fourth there last month but he needs to bounce back from two disappointing runs since; blinkers now replace cheekpieces.

12/1

20/1

Form: 22507

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
0-5; runner-up in his first two starts earlier this year, including behind Jahidin over C&D in February; not made much impact in three subsequent outings, including on handicap debut after 254 days off at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month; look elsewhere.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(1)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Shaw Park

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Scott Dixon

Good third over a mile here last month but he failed to back it up over that same distance 11 days ago; perhaps vulnerable once again.

16/1

10th

11

(7)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Shaw Park

9st 0lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Scott Dixon

Record of 1-27 on AW but he gave it a good shot when third behind Aisling Oscar over C&D three weeks ago; on same mark here and he could be in the mix again.

12/1

3rd

3

(1)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Shaw Park

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

4-13 on turf but just 1-26 on AW; returned from five-month break with low-key 7f run here on Friday and remains on the same fairly tough mark.

10/1

Form: 810602 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner on turf and 0-6 on the AW, but was beaten less than a length when second of 12 over C&D last month despite having done plenty in front; 2lb higher, but still one for the shortlist.
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12th

8

(3)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Thirsk

Magical Max

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

slowly away, raced in last, lost touch over 2f out, soon eased, tailed off

25/1

18th

17

(1)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Magical Max

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Newmarket winner last June (7f, good); well drawn; no easy task back on turf having been off since December.

22/1

18th

17

(1)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Magical Max

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Newmarket winner last June (7f, good); well drawn; no easy task back on turf having been off since December.

22/1

Form: 083016 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come on Tapeta this year, the latest over C&D last month, while his sixth of 12 off this mark at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) 12 days later caught the attention of the stewards; respected back here.
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7

(5)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Star Zinc

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Has often started slowly but he's taken things to the next level the past twice, refusing to jump away either time; is quite capable off this mark if in the mood but comes with obvious risks attached.

33/1

7

(5)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Star Zinc

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

refused to race

33/1

3

(8)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Star Zinc

9st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Rebecca Menzies

Comes with major risks attached as he was badly out of form on turf last month and refused to race at Redcar last week, while he's untested beyond about 1m; however, his last two wins have come here and he's dropped to a dangerous mark; not ruled out now back on this track.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 012326 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Usually seen over 1m these days, but he was only beaten a head over C&D in October when making a rare appearance down at Class 5 level; not at his best at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) a fortnight ago, but still much respected back in a 0-75.
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7th

1

(8)

8th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Power Of Darkness

9st 9lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Charlie Fellowes

prominent

6/1

6th

9

(3)

24th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Power Of Darkness

9st 3lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Charlie Fellowes

took keen hold, prominent

10/1

2nd

3

(9)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Power Of Darkness

9st 10lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Charlie Fellowes

All six wins on turf but running well on AW lately and probably did well to last for as long as he did when third of 12 at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) ten days ago; races off the same mark and should go well again.

6/1

12/1

Form: 418974 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Chelmsford maiden winner (7f, Polytrack) for Michael Bell in January and finished just over a length behind Charencey when fourth of 13 in a first-time visor (now removed) at Leicester (7f, good to soft) in October; has since changed hands for 4,000gns and worth a second look on stable debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

4

(6)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:05 Southwell (AW)

No Saint

10st 13lb

J: Miss Violet Barton

T: L J Morgan

slowly away and lost many lengths start, always behind

20/1

3

(6)

30th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:42 Southwell (AW)

No Saint

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: L J Morgan

Won over 7f on Tapeta and Polytrack on final two runs for Sam England but down the field in both his runs for this yard, over 6f here and 7f at Wolverhampton.

10/1

3

(6)

30th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:42 Southwell (AW)

No Saint

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: L J Morgan

Won over 7f on Tapeta and Polytrack on final two runs for Sam England but down the field in both his runs for this yard, over 6f here and 7f at Wolverhampton.

10/1

5/1

Form: 73421 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Steadily progressive, only just missing out on handicap debut at Leicester (7f, good to soft) in October and going one better here (6f) last month; up another 3lb, but remains open to further improvement and shouldn't have an issue with the return to this trip; high on list.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(8)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

19:45 Nottingham

Charencey

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

His last two wins were over 7f in 2024 but he's well treated on his old form and he ran well on a few occasions at up to 1m2f last season; seems to handle most ground and he needs watching in market after six months off; cheekpieces removed.

3/1

10/1

Form: 085423

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Best known as a Ripon specialist whose nine wins have come over 5f/6f, but he has run well over this trip on Tapeta the last twice, as when chasing home Star Zinc over C&D on the first occasion; could go well again.
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2nd

3

(2)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:12 Catterick

Marks Choice

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Gemma Tutty

Standing dish at Ripon, where he's recorded ten of his 12 wins; his 71st start is his first here; below par in both starts this season; drops 2lb but perhaps needs further favours from the handicapper to win again.

10/1

6th

3

(3)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Ripon

Marks Choice

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Gemma Tutty

Ten-time course winner who ended last season with two wins (6f/5f) at Ripon; struggled on Thirsk reappearance last month but he doesn't have a great record when fresh and he's not ruled out back at his favoured track; acts on good to firm and soft.

11/2

15th

2

(2)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Thirsk

Marks Choice

10st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Gemma Tutty

Best known as a Ripon specialist with ten wins there, including his last two starts of 2025; has won fresh, but has tended to need his reappearance in recent years.

7/1

6/1

Form: 862534 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Easily landed a 1m novice here late last year and has run well in all four starts over 1m/1m2f since returned to this venue in September; respected on form, though it remains to be seen if the return to 7f is in his favour.
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2nd

9

(5)

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:20 Thirsk

Irish Flame

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

in touch with leaders, steady headway from 2f out, chased clear leader over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, pressed leader inside final 110yds, no extra towards finish

11/1

2nd

9

(5)

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:20 Thirsk

Irish Flame

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

in touch with leaders, steady headway from 2f out, chased clear leader over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, pressed leader inside final 110yds, no extra towards finish

11/1

5th

7

(4)

13th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Irish Flame

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Dods

Beaten 11 times since his wide-margin C&D win in December 2022, including when a warm favourite behind Havana Party here three weeks ago; change of headgear may not be enough to turn the tables.

6/1

14/1

Form: 733064

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Placed in three of her first four starts on turf in Ireland and performed with some credit when fourth of ten on her AW debut here (6f) four weeks ago, given that she blew the start; shouldn't have a problem with the return to 7f, but more needed if she is to break her duck.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

2

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Sibyl Charm

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Three-time AW winner; only 1-17 on turf but gained the success off current mark at Ayr (6f, good) in August; good chance provided she returns to that form.

10/1

3rd

2

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Sibyl Charm

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Three-time AW winner; only 1-17 on turf but gained the success off current mark at Ayr (6f, good) in August; good chance provided she returns to that form.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £144.90
Straight Forecast £411.65
Tricast £7551.66
Trifecta £4603.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Charencey

TOPSPEED:

Power Of Darkness

POSTDATA:

Star Zinc

Telegraph:

Alethiometer

The Times:

Irish Flame

Daily Mail:

Magical Max

RP RATINGS:

Charencey

Daily Mirror:

Charencey

The Sun:

Charencey

Daily Record:

Charencey

The Star:

Star Zinc

NEWMARKET:

Power Of Darkness

The Guardian:

Power Of Darkness

D Express:

Power Of Darkness