January 01 / 14.35 Newcastle (AW)

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BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £7851
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

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5/1 (Won)

Form: 7323- BF

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has improved with each of her four runs and she went close as favourite on her handicap debut over C&D on Thursday; this is a quick turnaround but she's on the same mark as last time and is strongly respected with tongue-tie added.
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5th

6

(3)

3rd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Windsor

Flindrikin

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

All four starts on AW and she's improved with each of them, winning at Newcastle (1m2f) on New Year's Day in her second handicap; this is her first run since and the tongue-tie is left off, but she's excellent hands to continue to progress and could play a leading role on turf debut.

15/8

1st

3

(9)

1st Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Flindrikin

9st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

midfield

5/1

3rd

4

(8)

28th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

15:30 Newcastle (AW)

Flindrikin

9st 8lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

raced in second

13/8

25/1

Form: 71230- C

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Four wins (1m) since April, including two at this track but he was disappointing at Southwell ten days ago; bit to prove again after that and he's untried at this trip.
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5th

7

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 3

19:15 Hamilton

Urban Road

8st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Alan Brown

Often slowly away; last won in February 2025, with 14 races since; eight of nine wins were on AW, but easily best turf form came on last two starts (minor honours over 1m2f at Redcar) which gives hope; 2lb out of handicap.

6/1

3rd

9

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

16:30 Redcar

Urban Road

8st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Alan Brown

Beaten on his last 13 starts going back to last February and eight of his nine wins have come on AW; can be slowly away but that didn't stop him finishing second over C&D (good to firm) last Monday when back up in trip; has the same mark today and could well be in the mix once more.

7/1

2nd

5

(3)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:50 Redcar

Urban Road

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Eight of his nine wins have been on AW; can be slowly away and is 2lb above his last winning mark; needs to come down the weights.

12/1

Form: 11951-

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 4yo who made it 3-5 in handicaps when scoring at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) on his recent stable debut; that was a narrow success but he's only 1lb higher here and has shaped as though this trip should be within range; shortlisted.
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3rd

4

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:25 Nottingham

Great Blasket

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

C&D winner; 5lb lower than for his last success; ran a solid race on this month's return to turf at Windsor; one to consider.

5/1

4th

5

(11)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:27 Windsor

Great Blasket

9st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Bagged a pair of 1m handicaps at Chepstow and Sandown last summer; failed to fire on the AW over the winter but yard is going well so he could bounce back returned to turf after a break.

7/1

9th

3

(6)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Great Blasket

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Course winner (8.6f) who has dropped 2lb below his last winning mark, but his four efforts since returning to the AW in Sepember leave plenty to be desired.

33/1

Form: 26652-

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who hasn't looked entirely straightforward, but he was runner-up in first-time cheekpieces at Chelmsford (1m2f; first run since gelded) three weeks ago; has missed the break in last three starts but he's on the same mark as last time and has each-way claims again.
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10th

1

(2)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

20:40 Windsor

Carbis Bay

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Chris Gordon

Consistent rather than progressive in ten runs for Marco Botti; sold for 20,000gns in March; never dangerous over C&D on last month's stable debut; eased in class but needs more.

14/1

10th

12

(3)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Carbis Bay

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Chris Gordon

dwelt start, took keen hold, towards rear, not pace to challenge

12/1

10th

12

(3)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Carbis Bay

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Chris Gordon

dwelt start, took keen hold, towards rear

12/1

Form: 33321- C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the seventh attempt when making all for a clearcut win in 1m novice here (5-1) last month; this is tougher at this new trip on his handicap debut but he has stamina in his pedigree and is open to further progress; in the mix.
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8th

8

(8)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

16:05 Nottingham

Ribble Rouser

8st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Off the mark (seventh attempt) when making all in Newcastle novice (1m, AW) in December and he had an excuse when upped to 1m2f on his handicap debut there in January; now returns to 1m but he needs more progress back on turf after 131 days off.

14/1

8th

8

(8)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

16:05 Nottingham

Ribble Rouser

8st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

led

14/1

0

2

(10)

1st Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Ribble Rouser

9st 10lb

J: Alex Fielding

T: Tim Easterby

led at steady pace

15/2

Form: 43486- BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden who has not really progressed so far but he ran into some trouble when a rallying sixth here (1m; joint-favourite) last month; was beaten less than 3l in that race and he could be dangerous back up in trip; first-time cheekpieces replace blinkers.
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5th

3

(9)

16th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Open Choice

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Maiden who's had valid excuses since headgear went on and is 3lb lower back from a two-month break; sat close to a strong pace down to 1m last time and holds claims in an open handicap.

7/1

6th

9

(4)

11th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Open Choice

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Six-race maiden who has some encouraging form on the Tapeta at Newcastle, most recently shaping better than the bare result over 1m2f last week (made a challenge before fading late on); looks open to improvement back down in distance; interesting.

10/1

0

4

(12)

1st Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Open Choice

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Edward Bethell

raced in second

10/1

Form: 6/656-

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Triple AW winner (1m) but his last success was in November 2021 and he's been well held in three runs since returning from a lengthy absence; mark is sliding but he was only sixth of nine at Chelmsford (1m2f) last time and needs to find more.
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0

5

(11)

1st Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Headingley

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Triple AW winner (1m) but his last success was in November 2021 and he's been well held in three runs since returning from a lengthy absence; mark is sliding but he was only sixth of nine at Chelmsford (1m2f) last time and needs to find more.

16/1

6th

1

(8)

14th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Headingley

10st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Blew the start when fifth of six over 1m here on his second outing back from an absence; not the easiest to assess but he is a potential class act for this grade and three of his four career wins have come here.

3/1

5th

1

10th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:52 Chelmsford (AW)

Headingley

9st 10lb

T: David O’Meara

slowly away, detached in rear early, joined main group after 2f, niggled along before halfway, no impression from over 1f out

3/1

Form: 00751- D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ended a long losing run when justifying favouritism with a clearcut win at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) 11 days ago; 4lb higher on this step back up in grade but he remains well treated on his old form and could be a major force again.
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9th

4

(10)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sense Of Worth

9st 7lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Blows hot and cold but he is 2lb lower than for his last win (8.6f here in June) and fully effective over C&D; not solid but couldn't discount with confidence.

14/1

2

(9)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Sense Of Worth

9st 10lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

0-10 here but scored at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) in February; campaigned over shorter since March and won again at that venue (8.5f) in June; case to be made now he's back on that winning mark.

20/1

5th

8

(9)

15th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Sense Of Worth

9st 8lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Retains a fair chunk of ability aged nine but all of his 2025 AW form is at Wolverhampton, winning twice; not sure quite what to expect back elsewhere.

20/1

Form: 48438- CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 95431- C

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 14355431 at this track and that last win was a strong-finishing success over 1m last month; up 5lb but he still looks feasibly treated and was a close third over C&D on his penultimate run; respected back up in trip.
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8th

3

(9)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mercurius Power

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Difficult to win with in recent years, now 7lb lower than when last successful at Southwell (1m) in August 2024; met trouble when sixth (beaten over 4l) here on penultimate start, but latest Leicester effort was less encouraging.

12/1

7th

9

(7)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Mercurius Power

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jessica Macey

It's now 17 outings since his last success but he arrives on the back of a respectable sixth of 11 in 1m Newcastle handicap last month; easing in the weights and no forlorn hope.

14/1

6th

4

(9)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mercurius Power

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Regular 1m placings here and at Southwell since September; form dipped on latest outing, however, and there's been no win since August 2024.

8/1

Form: 35124- C

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Three wins at 7f/1m last year, but she's still unexposed at this trip and made some good late headway over C&D on Thursday; was behind Flindrikin in that race but that was an eyecatching effort and she's not ruled out.
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0

11

(4)

1st Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

My Roxanne

8st 12lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Brian Ellison

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

16/1

4th

9

(9)

28th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

15:30 Newcastle (AW)

My Roxanne

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

steadied start, took keen hold, held up in rear

11/2

2nd

4

(5)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

My Roxanne

9st 11lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

dwelt start, in rear

11/4

Form: 90674-

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden but he's still unexposed on AW and didn't get much luck when fourth of 12 at Lingfield (1m2f) last month; goes back up in grade but he could be dangerous if he gets the breaks this time.
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6th

2

(1)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tribal Wisdom

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

4-8 at Wolverhampton and never ideally positioned in a slowly run race here 17 days ago; never ruled out around here.

12/1

5th

4

(5)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tribal Wisdom

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest Newcastle run and he had bumped into a progressive one at Southwell beforehand; this C&D winner has the assistance of Billy Loughnane in the saddle today; contender.

7/2

6th

6

(8)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Tribal Wisdom

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ian Williams

Had a good spell in late 2025, winning three Tapeta handicaps at around this trip; good second to a well-handicapped opponent at Southwell last week; one to take seriously.

9/2

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Payout
Straight Forecast £157.53
Tricast £495.03

Selections

D Express:

Ribble Rouser

The Times:

Carbis Bay

Telegraph:

Great Blasket

SPOTLIGHT:

Sense Of Worth

TOPSPEED:

Broctune Red

The Star:

Headingley

The Guardian:

Mercurius Power

Daily Mirror:

Carbis Bay

The Sun:

Ribble Rouser

Daily Record:

Ribble Rouser

Daily Mail:

Great Blasket

RP RATINGS:

Sense Of Worth

POSTDATA:

Broctune Red