January 08 / 17.00 Newcastle (AW)

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  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 7742-2 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
His last success was in April 2022 but two of his four wins have come at this track and he's finished runner-up at Wolverhampton and over C&D in last two starts; on same mark as for both those runs and he should be in the thick of things again.
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4

(6)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:42 Ayr

Pallas Lord

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Donald Whillans

In good form on AW this year but he's been disappointing in two runs back on turf; others have less to prove.

33/1

4

(6)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:42 Ayr

Pallas Lord

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Donald Whillans

In good form on AW this year but he's been disappointing in two runs back on turf; others have less to prove.

33/1

5th

7

(7)

2nd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

15:55 Musselburgh

Pallas Lord

9st 1lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Donald Whillans

prominent, outpaced 2f out, weakened gradually final 110yds

14/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 06454- CD

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D and at Ripon (1m2f) last summer and he's been generally consistent since; was beaten less than 2l when fourth in a similar race here last time and he's respected back from a short break.
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6

(4)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

18:30 Leicester

Little Ted

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Tim Easterby

Won twice at Musselburgh last season (1m/1m1f; good); unlucky not to finish closer when fourth of seven at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) nine days ago; contender.

9/2

4th

2

(1)

17th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:15 Beverley

Little Ted

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Won twice at Musselburgh last season (1m/1m1f; good); gradually finding his form this season, last time finishing 4.25l third of 12 at Carlisle (1m, good to soft); chance.

4/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 486-36 CD

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Triple C&D winner who was a close third here (1m) last Thursday but was only sixth of eight at Southwell on Saturday; this is another quick turnaround and others are preferred.
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4th

6

(8)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Odd Socks Havana

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Six of his seven wins have been on AW and yet to win beyond 8.5f; second of 11 at Pontefract (1m, good) ten days ago where he stayed on to suggest this longer trip should suit.

11/2

4th

6

(8)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Odd Socks Havana

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader from over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

11/2

2nd

3

(7)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Pontefract

Odd Socks Havana

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Seb Spencer

Probably better on the AW but won on turf for David O'Meara in July 2021 (6f, good); good second over 1m at Newcastle two runs back and not beaten far when seventh of 13 at Thirsk last week (7f, good to firm).

9/1

Form: 25449- CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
The last four of his five wins have come over C&D and latest was off 1lb lower in October; never got involved at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day but that was over 7f and he is generally reliable; in the mix back up in trip.
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9

(4)

26th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 5lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

Seven-time C&D winner, the latest in April, and he came from further back than the first three when fourth of eight over C&D last time, so that performance can be upgraded; possible player.

6/1

4th

7

(6)

2nd May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 4lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

Has gained seven of his eight career wins over this C&D, including last time out; up 2lb for that and he's yet to successfully follow up any of his previous successes; nonetheless, he's hugely respected.

2/1

4th

7

(6)

2nd May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 4lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

dwelt start, bumped start, in rear, headway inside final furlong, nearest finish

2/1

Form: 66114- D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Came good with his wins at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) and Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) in November but he couldn't pose a serious threat in his hat-trick bid over C&D 11 days ago; wasn't beaten far in that race but he needs to find more progress here.
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6th

12

(2)

10th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Struck Gold

9st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: John Butler

Won at Wolverhampton and over C&D last November but he's 0-11 since and has been well held in his last four runs; has plenty to prove and he needs to get back on track; headgear removed.

16/1

7th

14

(14)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Struck Gold

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Butler

Polytrack and Tapeta winner at around 1m; below par on both AW and turf on his last three starts; others preferred.

25/1

8th

6

(12)

19th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Struck Gold

9st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: John Butler

Claims on his C&D second in June but that came on soft and he's generally been kept to the AW; has blown it at the start twice since and is given a second go in cheekpieces, instead of the usual blinkers, for a trainer who also runs Red Evelyn.

10/1

Form: 4239-5 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner (3-39), who is not easy to predict but her last success came off this mark and she caught the eye with her strong finish over C&D (fifth of 11) last Thursday; ran into some trouble at a crucial stage in the race and she's an interesting contender.
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8th

4

(8)

10th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Reclaim Victory

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Tjade Collier

C&D scorer who signed off for Brian Ellison with a good second of eight over C&D 24 days ago; since changed hands for £5,000 and she's very much in the mix for her new handler.

3/1

2nd

3

(6)

17th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:30 Newcastle (AW)

Reclaim Victory

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

dwelt start, held up in rear, headway from 3f out, led inside final furlong, kept on but headed post

13/2

6th

4

(5)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Reclaim Victory

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Infrequent winner (3-39), who is not easy to predict but her last success came off this mark and she caught the eye with her strong finish over C&D (fifth of 11) last Thursday; ran into some trouble at a crucial stage in the race and she's an interesting contender.

13/2

Form: /0653-

Last run: 300 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Fair efforts in AW classified events (1m/1m2f) in final two runs last spring but she's still a maiden after 18 starts and this looks competitive back in a handicap on her comeback; has some work to do for new yard.
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7th

9

(2)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Coligone Kate

8st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

prominent

20/1

8th

13

(2)

18th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

13:40 Beverley

Coligone Kate

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Still seeking her first win (0-23) and the signs haven't been overly encouraging this year; rates as an unlikely candidate.

33/1

7th

9

(3)

31st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:30 Beverley

Coligone Kate

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Maiden after 22 starts; wasn't beaten that far when eighth of 14 over 8.4f here 16 days ago but a leap of faith is still needed.

16/1

Form: 09488-

Last run: 60 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden with form figures of 909488 in handicaps; mark has bottomed out now and she makes no appeal back up in trip.
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8th

10

(4)

11th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Royal Design

9st 8lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

Yet to be placed in ten starts, the latest at Newcastle on Monday (1m); hood now joins the tongue tie; others appeal more.

25/1

8th

9

(4)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Design

8st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Nine-race maiden with form figures of 909488 in handicaps; mark has bottomed out now and she makes no appeal back up in trip.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 836-

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
5yo who has had only three runs and was a promising third at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) on her second start in September; now goes handicapping off what looks a workable mark and she needs watching in market at new trip.
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12th

8

(4)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Roman Princess

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Seven-race maiden whose two best efforts when trained by his owner came over 7f on Tapeta, including when a close second in a 0-50 classified event here (first-time cheekpieces) in June; stamina a concern over this far.

12/1

9th

7

(13)

24th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 6

18:00 Salisbury

Roman Princess

10st 11lb

J: Mr Adam O’Shea

T: John Stimpson

Much better in first-time headgear in a 0-50 AW classified event last time; that gives her claims but she's drawn wide and needs to at least repeat it on just her second turf start.

14/1

2nd

8

(7)

30th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Roman Princess

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: John Stimpson

Finished a remote last in 8.6f handicap here seven weeks ago; first-time headgear will need to make quite a difference.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £13.70
Straight Forecast £15.01
Tricast £48.82
Trifecta £53.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Pallas Lord

POSTDATA:

Struck Gold

SPOTLIGHT:

Reclaim Victory

NEWMARKET:

Royal Design

Daily Mirror:

Odd Socks Havana

Daily Mail:

Struck Gold

The Sun:

Struck Gold

The Star:

Struck Gold

Telegraph:

Pallas Lord

The Guardian:

Pallas Lord

D Express:

Pallas Lord

Daily Record:

Pallas Lord

The Times:

Reclaim Victory