December 09 / 19.15 Newcastle (AW)

19.15

Standard To Slow

BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap

  • Prize money: £5129.32
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.30
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3215 CD BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 3yo who was an easy winner of C&D novice in September and things didn't go his way on his handicap debut here (close fifth of nine) last month; should get a better tow into this race and he still has untapped potential; interesting contender.
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12th

10

(7)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Solray

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

midfield in centre of group

10/1

12th

10

(7)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Solray

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

midfield in centre of group

10/1

8th

4

(5)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:48 Newcastle (AW)

Solray

9st 7lb

J: Sorin Moldoveanu

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

slightly awkward start, pushed along soon after start, always behind

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 223065 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Two 6f AW wins in late 2022; has mixed record this year but he placed three times in the summer and wasn't far behind Dickieburd at Wolverhampton (first run since gelded) 14 days ago; could be dangerous.
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9

(8)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:07 Yarmouth

Clipsham La Habana

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Both wins were in late 2022 and he has been looking regressive this year; wouldn't be the obvious answer after nearly three months off.

8/1

6

(13)

27th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Clipsham La Habana

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alice Haynes

His last win was over C&D but that was in a novice in December 2022; very well treated on old form but he's faded in his five runs this year and was beaten 15l at Chepstow (7-2) last time; had a difficult track position in that race but he needs a big turnaround back in trip.

9/1

12th

2

(2)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Chepstow

Clipsham La Habana

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alice Haynes

No win since late 2022; has dropped in the weights and his reappearance effort at Doncaster wasn't a bad run but he failed to build on it at Salisbury a fortnight ago; others appeal more.

6/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 483004 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Ran well in a big field at Ayr (6f, good to soft) in July but he's not matched that form since; made some late headway when a respectable fourth over C&D last time but was behind Haziym in that race and his losing run is mounting up; others preferred.
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7

(11)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Ripon

Illusionist

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Hold-up sprinter; just one win to his name since May 2022; shaped with some promise at Haydock three weeks ago (after a break) and he's on a fair mark; effective at the track.

12/1

78

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Illusionist

8st 13lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

6

(4)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Illusionist

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Below par on both runs this term but didn't perform badly at Hamilton in May last time on good going that may not have been ideal; now 2lb lower than when winning at Wetherby (soft) last year and the more rain the better.

16/1

Form: 920918 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Came from well back to spring a 66-1 surprise over C&D last month but he was only eighth of nine back here 11 days later; still looks feasibly treated on his penultimate form but he's hard to predict and comes with risks attached.
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5th

8

(2)

26th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Jump The Gun

9st 6lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Beaten about 2l when sixth of 16 at Ayr (6f, good to soft) last month but he's been below his best in two starts since (6f/7f); without a win since November 2023 and now steps back up to 1m for the first time in over three years; best watched.

12/1

9

(1)

11th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Jump The Gun

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Iain Jardine

Versatile trip-wise and was runner-up over 6f here (good) in April but he's not matched that form since and is now 0-21 since his last win in November 2023; stablemate of No Nay Nevermind.

14/1

4

(2)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Jump The Gun

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Iain Jardine

Not easy to win with these days (last turf win was in August 2022); good C&D second in April; hasn't fared quite as well since, although fair run when 2.25l sixth of 16 over C&D three weeks ago.

9/1

12/1

Form: 560R15 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Refused to race at Southwell in September but he won this race last year and was successful over 5f here on his penultimate run; couldn't pose a serious threat under a penalty here last time but he wasn't beaten far and is not ruled out on this step back up in trip.
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11

(8)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pockley

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Three course wins early in the year and he is now 3lb lower than for the latest of them; dropped down the weights on the back of some disappointing turf runs and he should be a more potent force back under these conditions.

20/1

5/1

Form: 083142 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Resumed his progress when scoring at Redcar in September and he's continued the good work with a close fourth and a second over C&D in last two starts; didn't get the best of runs in a Class 3 event last time and he's respected on this drop back in grade.
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5th

5

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Secret Guest

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Bryan Smart

Only won one of his last 28 starts but has slid to a competitive mark as a result and was unlucky not to finish closer behind The Good Biscuit and Jonny Concrete at Chester (hampered late); holds each-way claims.

16/1

6th

7

(3)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Secret Guest

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

He hasn't been at his best in recent starts but he has dipped to a dangerous mark and he has landed a good draw; this is a tough race in which to try and turn things around though.

16/1

8th

4

(4)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

17:05 Catterick

Secret Guest

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Mixed bag this winter but he returns to turf on a handy mark; this trip probably his best and a revival could be forthcoming.

8/1

7/2

Form: 522-12 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Returned from a year off with a win on his stable debut at Kempton (6f, AW) in October and he backed that up with a clear second at Lingfield last month; up another 3lb but it was a personal best last time and this return to Tapeta is no problem; possibilities.
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8

(14)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Al Ameen

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: James Fanshawe

Three wins over C&D in the spring, but last two efforts (albeit in warmer company) leave something to be desired; widest stall to contend with.

14/1

10

(2)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Kempton (AW)

Al Ameen

8st 11lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Fanshawe

Campaigned mostly at shorter; scored three times over 7f at Kempton in the spring; below par over C&D on penultimate outing and has something to prove back at 1m.

50/1

Form: 41-037

Last run: 185 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won a Hamilton novice (5f, good to soft) last September but he has a mixed record in three handicaps this year and was beaten a long way at Nottingham when last seen in June; been gelded since and is still lightly raced but he has something to prove on this return; visor removed.
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8th

5

(8)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

15:50 Southwell (AW)

Installation

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard Fahey

He has struggled for consistency in his short career to date; 66-1 when down the field at Newcastle on his return to action 13 days ago; visor worn for his two best runs remains absent.

33/1

8th

12

(6)

9th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Installation

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

midfield in centre of group

25/1

7th

9

(7)

7th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 4

16:00 Nottingham

Installation

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

towards rear, pushed along 3f out

7/1

Form: 846123 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won at Catterick in August and he has form figures of 123 since returned to Tapeta this autumn; that latest third was a close call at Wolverhampton (6f) two weeks ago and he should make another bold bid off unchanged mark.
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140

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Dickieburd

8st 3lb

T: Ivan Furtado

1

(3)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:10 Catterick

Dickieburd

9st 13lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

On a lengthy losing sequence and he came in last of six in 5f handicap at Thirsk 25 days ago; others appeal more.

6/1

6

(5)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Thirsk

Dickieburd

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Regressive 5yo who has been unplaced all six starts for new stable this year; seemed to respond well to first-time blinkers when fourth at Chester (5f, good) last month, having set a brisk pace, but was well below that form (albeit from a wider draw) there three weeks ago.

11/2

Form: 446909 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Smart in his prime but last win was 21 months ago and this veteran has finished down the field in his last seven starts; has dropped to a very dangerous mark but he needs to significantly raise his game back up in trip.
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4th

5

(1)

2nd Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Venturous

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: David & Nicola Barron

Veteran whose losing run stretches back to March 2022; well beaten in two starts this winter and not sure he's in the form required to capitalise on his lowly mark; strong pace would help matters.

12/1

10th

5

(5)

9th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Venturous

9st 6lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: David & Nicola Barron

held up in rear

25/1

9th

3

(12)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Newcastle (AW)

Venturous

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

slowly away, raced in last

9/1

OUR TIP
11th
3 (11)
Haziym

15/2

Form: -88002 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Just one win from 13 starts but he nearly doubled his tally when going close off a reduced mark over C&D last month; back up 2lb in the weights but he remains well treated on his old form in France and is still lightly raced on AW; shortlisted.
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6

(12)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Haziym

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Habitual slow starter who is 0-24 in Britain; now 5lb lower than when finishing well for third at Kempton (6f) in December but this year's form has been disappointing; others are much less risky.

9/1

11th

8

(1)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Haziym

9st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Habitual slow starter who is 0-23 in Britain; perked up with a close third over C&D (20-1) in December but he's struggled in last two runs and others carry fewer risks.

12/1

5th

3

(8)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Haziym

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Habitual slow-starter who is 0-22 in Britain; he has the ability to feature off his lowly mark but others carry fewer risks.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £25.40
Straight Forecast £17.95
Tricast £263.75
Trifecta £298.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Secret Guest

RP RATINGS:

Al Ameen

NEWMARKET:

Solray

The Times:

Clipsham La Habana

TOPSPEED:

Dickieburd

The Star:

Solray

Telegraph:

Secret Guest

Daily Mail:

Secret Guest

The Sun:

Secret Guest

Daily Record:

Secret Guest

The Guardian:

Clipsham La Habana

POSTDATA:

Al Ameen

D Express:

Al Ameen

Daily Mirror:

Al Ameen