December 16 / 15.09 Newcastle (AW)

15.09

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BetUK. Home Of The Acca-Fenwa Handicap

  • Prize money: £13189.68
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 6 runners
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BetUK. Home Of The Acca-Fenwa Handicap

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 840041 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
None too consistent overall but he goes well (3-6) on AW and came from last to first to win cosily at Lingfield (7f, AW) three weeks ago; just as effective at 6f and a 5lb rise is by no means excessive; big shout again.
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11th

2

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Coachello

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Mark Loughnane

Long time since he won on turf and isn't as good now but remains consistent; returns from three months off but he can go well fresh; down to a career-low mark but he'd have preferred plenty of rain.

14/1

6th

1

(4)

12th Feb 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Coachello

9st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

Ran well in a 0-90 at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in December and was only beaten around 2l when fifth of seven there nine days ago; now 5lb below his last winning mark but this isn't guaranteed to be run to suit his hold-up style.

4/1

5th

1

(3)

3rd Feb 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Coachello

9st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Mark Loughnane

Conditions suit and he ran well for third in a stronger race over C&D in late December; not so good at Newcastle two weeks ago but he's still a key player dropped into a Class 4.

3/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 461239 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Pestered for the lead when disappointing last week but his previous three runs (including a C&D success) were all creditable; up in grade today but he may not be taken on up front this time; respected.
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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

4/1

Form: 063371 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Finally came good after a long losing sequence when leading late on at Kempton (6f) five weeks ago; no obvious reason why he won't be just as effective on this course; impossible to rule out off a 3lb higher mark.
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3

(6)

9th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Pontefract

Admiral D

10st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Has a poor strike-rate since 2022 and isn't particularly solid on 2025 efforts; however, drops in grade off a reduced mark and can't be dismissed; very similar type to Illusionist.

11/1

9

(3)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Admiral D

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

He's dropped to a dangerous mark and showed the odd hint of spark on occasions towards the end of last year; can go well fresh but he's been regressive and has a poor strike-rate over the last few years.

14/1

9

(3)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Admiral D

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

He's dropped to a dangerous mark and showed the odd hint of spark on occasions towards the end of last year; can go well fresh but he's been regressive and has a poor strike-rate over the last few years.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 030055 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
In fine form immediately after joining this yard in the summer but has dipped since, never dangerous over 5f on his last three starts; needs a revival but at least he's slipping in the weights and a return to 6f could help this C&D winner.
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16th

5

(14)

16th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Intrinsic Bond

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

led but pestered

10/1

7th

4

(11)

8th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Haydock

Intrinsic Bond

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Wigham

His form tailed off towards end of last year but he may have benefited from a break and is well handicapped judged on his form last July-September, when he made an excellent start for his new yard; watch the betting.

10/1

4th

3

(3)

16th Dec 2023

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0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:09 Newcastle (AW)

Intrinsic Bond

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Wigham

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, disputing second over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

9/2

5th
2 (6)
Bielsa

11/4

Form: 103072 D BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Smart handicapper who ran creditably in the Wokingham, Stewards' Cup and Ayr Gold Cup earlier this year; back to form when second of ten over this C&D last month; should not be far away.
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5th

2

(6)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:09 Newcastle (AW)

Bielsa

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

raced in second, hung right over 1f out, lost second 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, eased towards finish

11/4

2nd

2

(10)

11th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bielsa

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Smart handicapper who made a flying start to the season, second at Redcar before seeing off 20 rivals at York's Dante meeting; ran to form in the Wokingham, Stewards' Cup and Ayr Gold Cup before a more subdued effort at York four weeks ago (raced on the favoured far side); third, albeit well beaten, over C&D in Group 3 company in one AW start; shouldn't be far away.

11/2

7th

8

(9)

14th Oct 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 York

Bielsa

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

re-shod, raced far side, towards rear

14/1

Form: 706455 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Overall record is mixed but he has looked good on occasions, including when winning the Group 3 Pavilion Stakes over C&D in June 2020; below par on his last five starts for Stuart Williams but he shaped more encouragingly when fifth of 12 to Admiral D on stable debut at Kempton last month; can go very well if building on that.
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5th

1

(3)

16th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dubai Station

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Robert Cowell

reluctant to load, ducked right start, pressed leader, led 2f out, headed inside final furlong, weakening when eased inside final 110yds

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £26.10
Straight Forecast £30.91
Trifecta £124.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Bielsa

The Times:

Coachello

TOPSPEED:

Dickieburd

SPOTLIGHT:

Dubai Station

POSTDATA:

Dickieburd

Daily Mail:

Coachello

D Express:

Coachello

The Star:

Coachello

Telegraph:

Bielsa

The Guardian:

Bielsa

Daily Mirror:

Bielsa

The Sun:

Bielsa

Daily Record:

Bielsa