January 04 / 19.40 Newcastle (AW)

19.40

Standard To Slow

BetUK. Home Of The Acca-Fenwa Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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BetUK. Home Of The Acca-Fenwa Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £3.50

Form: 32336- D

Last run: 66 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Won at Musselburgh (7f, good) in August and he's been placed five times since then including a third behind Noteable here (6f) on his penultimate run; returns from a short break but he's respected for yard that won a division of this race last year.
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10th

2

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

The Gay Blade

9st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Has risen to new heights this year, winning six times, the most recent three over 7f on turf (good and soft), but his charmed run ended at Musselburgh last week; runs off the same mark today and has ground to make up on Abduction; may need weight off his back now.

10/1

5th

5

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

The Gay Blade

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Arrives in the form of his life, completing a turf hat-trick at Ayr (7f, soft) 11 days ago; that made it six wins from his last nine starts and he is respected despite the 6lb rise and stronger opposition.

4/1

1st

7

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

18:40 Ayr

The Gay Blade

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Resurgent 7yo who completed a 7f Carlisle double on Monday and has now won five times this year; has 4lb penalty to carry but he won't mind if the ground eases; commands respect in current mood.

11/2

6/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 37470- CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Five of his six wins have come at this track including a division of this race last year; failed to beat a rival here (7f) last month but that was after a break and he has possibilities if he can get back near best.
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8th

5

(1)

1st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

took keen hold, towards rear throughout

5/1

1st

4

(9)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Latest three wins at 6f/7f in early 2023 but he confirmed he's perfectly effective over C&D when running well against a next-time winner in January (first-time visor); another sound effort back over 7f since; solid claims for in-form yard.

4/1

2nd

7

(9)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Five wins here including two over this trip; one of his better recent efforts when second of 11 in a 0-50 classified event over 1m here (first-time visor) 12 days ago; could go well but a losing run of 21 tempers enthusiasm.

7/1

OUR TIP
3rd
1 (11)
Noteable

12/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 21008- CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Off the mark (17th attempt) with a clearcut win over C&D in October but she's finished down the field on Tapeta in her three subsequent runs; still 2lb higher than for her win and others are more convincing.
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3rd

1

(11)

4th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Noteable

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Off the mark (17th attempt) with a clearcut win over C&D in October but she's finished down the field on Tapeta in her three subsequent runs; still 2lb higher than for her win and others are more convincing.

12/1

8th

2

(6)

9th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Noteable

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

ducked left start, bit short of room soon after start, soon towards rear

10/1

10th

7

(6)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Noteable

9st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Craig Lidster

Flopped over C&D last time but she was too keen and had earlier turned in a string of good runs on turf and Tapeta; capable of bouncing back but this is a rise in class.

8/1

Form: 78735- C BF

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Sole win was in a novice in 2021 but he's well treated on his old form and has run two promising races on Tapeta since having wind surgery; didn't get the best of runs when favourite at Southwell (fifth of 12) last time and he's an interesting contender.
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5th

7

(7)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Flash The Dash

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

Not far behind Spartan Fighter here last month and now 11lb better off; not so good at Southwell last time when the cheekpieces were left off; headgear back on today.

6/1

9th

8

(8)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:15 Southwell (AW)

Flash The Dash

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Julie Camacho

Often slowly away, as when winning over C&D last February; three 6f runs since October have all been creditable and the step back up in trip could give him a lift.

8/1

2

(10)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Flash The Dash

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Three AW wins, the most recent over 7f at Southwell in February; respectable fourth, running on, over C&D last time when back from layoff; in the mix.

8/1

Form: 36865- D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won at Brighton (6f, firm) last spring but he's not posed a threat since then and has missed the break in his last two of his three runs for this yard; now 4lb lower than for last win but he needs a visor to give him a boost.
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11th

10

(4)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Newcastle (AW)

The Princes Poet

9st 0lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Ian McInnes

awkward start, in rear

20/1

11th

10

(4)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Newcastle (AW)

The Princes Poet

9st 0lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Ian McInnes

awkward start, in rear

20/1

4th

12

(6)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:06 Newcastle (AW)

The Princes Poet

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian McInnes

squeezed out start, in rear

10/1

Form: 00079- CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Off the mark with a comfortable win over C&D last January but he's not matched that since and has been a long way below form on Tapeta in last three runs; goes back up in trip with visor added but he's now 1-14 and others are preferred.
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8th

3

(3)

29th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dyed In The Wool

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

0-10 since winning at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) just over a year ago and finished a well-held third of seven at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) 11 days ago; the first two have won since, though, so not dismissed down another 2lb.

7/1

3rd

2

(2)

18th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Dyed In The Wool

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Now 16lb lower than when winning on Tapeta at Newcastle at start of last year but has been in the doldrums for a while now; visor removed after one use; tongue-tie fitted for first time; revival needed.

12/1

20/1

Form: 52156- D

Last run: 132 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Got back on the scoresheet at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) in July but she faded there in last two runs for Rebecca Menzies; still unexposed on AW but her form is patchy and she has something to prove on return for new yard (changed hands for 5,500gns).
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13th

1

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Thirsk

Stormy Pearl

9st 9lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: David Thompson

She has run some good races in big-field handicaps over C&D and this is her level; not far off her recent best at Carlisle 16 days ago; each-way shout if getting it right at the start.

7/1

3rd

3

(3)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Stormy Pearl

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David Thompson

Placed in two big-field 6f Thirsk handicaps (both on good) this season and did well to finish fifth at Redcar in between, having lost significant ground at the start; still on workable mark; probably in the mix again.

9/2

4th

6

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Stormy Pearl

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

Five times a winner on turf and she lurks on a dangerous mark; ran well for second behind Eldeyaar over C&D on her reappearance last month (not the quickest away) and she did well when only fourth behind Run This Way at Redcar nine days ago having completely blown the start; should be involved if breaking on terms but that 'if' is substantial enough to prompt some caution.

5/1

Form: 67585- C

Last run: 150 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a 7f novice here on his stable debut last December but he's been disappointing since and was a well-held fifth of six at Ayr when last seen in August; mark is tumbling but he has plenty to prove now switched to sprinting after another break.
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3

(5)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Drakeholes

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Alison Hamilton

A four-time course winner who arrives in decent nick, fourth of eight over 7f here 19 days ago; he ought to be thereabouts once more from an easing mark.

8/1

4th

6

(4)

6th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Drakeholes

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alison Hamilton

Four-time C&D winner, the most recent coming in November; however, not so good more recently.

10/1

6th

2

(5)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:58 Newcastle (AW)

Drakeholes

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Alison Hamilton

midfield in centre of group

10/1

Form: 55445- C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Just one win from 19 starts but she was an eyecatching fourth over C&D (beaten less than 2l) in October and a slow start held her back when a fair fifth here last time; now 1lb lower than for her win and has claims if she gets a good pace and some luck.
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7th

2

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:20 Doncaster

Carlton And Co

9st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Weighted to her best still, despite having run poorly in two starts back; the visor worn for last year's three wins returns today, which is an obvious plus point and could bring about an improved showing.

16/1

9th

6

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:51 Hamilton

Carlton And Co

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Down the field on last month's reappearance at Catterick but may have needed that run; won three times in the second half of last year (6f/7f, good/AW) and is not discounted; has run well on good to soft going.

16/1

9th

2

(10)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Carlton And Co

10st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

She won three times in the second half of last year (6f/7f, good/AW) and her current mark isn't necessarily beyond her; a market check is advised but she may need this comeback run.

16/1

Form: 99607- C

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
His last success was off 5lb higher here (5f) but that was in October 2022 and he had form figures of 58499607 last year; with another new yard now and he needs a major revival after a short break; cheekpieces reapplied.
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8th

6

(10)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Golden Rainbow

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Proved resurgent with close third at Newcastle most recently; this five-time AW scorer remains well treated on best form; in the mix.

11/2

3rd

5

(3)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Rainbow

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Conditions no problem but only ninth behind a couple of these over C&D last week and he'll be 2lb lower from the weekend; type to come good again soon.

12/1

6

(9)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Rainbow

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Rebecca Menzies

C&D win 12 months ago came off an 8lb higher mark; pick of this summer's form gives him claims but he has suffered heavy defeats on his last three starts; too much to prove for now.

25/1

7/2

Form: 30083- D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Dual Tapeta winner (6f) who is well handicapped on his best form for Rod Millman; made a low-key start for this yard in October but he travelled smoothly for a long way when third of 12 over C&D last month; that was much more like it and he's a big player if he can build on that.
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11th

12

(2)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ignac Lamar

8st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jim Goldie

Second of 14 over C&D in October and had an excuse (hampered, then lit up) over C&D in November when last seen; however, he's inconsistent and needs to be at the top of his game on this return from a break.

20/1

2nd

1

(10)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ignac Lamar

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jim Goldie

Not firing on all cylinders since a wind op in July; returning to AW may help but this looks a competitive race in which to try and bounce back.

14/1

11

(12)

1st Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:20 Musselburgh

Ignac Lamar

8st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Jim Goldie

Won off today's mark at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) in May and ran okay when fifth to Filey Beach over this C&D (good to soft) last time, but he needs something extra if he's to pose a threat today.

16/1

40/1

Form: 08980- D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Has 13 wins on his CV but last success was in May 2022 and he's struggled in five runs for his current yard since July; hard to recommend.
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8th

9

(8)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Ayr

Chookie Dunedin

8st 7lb

J: Franny Norton

T: R Mike Smith

raced in last

50/1

13th

14

(10)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:42 Ayr

Chookie Dunedin

8st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: R Mike Smith

towards rear

100/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £124.60
Straight Forecast £130.57
Tricast £1352.08
Trifecta £868.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Ignac Lamar

SPOTLIGHT:

Flash The Dash

RP RATINGS:

Noteable

The Star:

The Princes Poet

THE NORTH:

Ignac Lamar

The Times:

Ignac Lamar

Telegraph:

Ignac Lamar

Daily Mail:

Ignac Lamar

The Sun:

Ignac Lamar

Daily Record:

Ignac Lamar

The Guardian:

Flash The Dash

D Express:

Flash The Dash

Daily Mirror:

Flash The Dash