January 08 / 18.30 Newcastle (AW)

18.30

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Boost Your Acca-Fenwa With BetUK Classified Stakes (Div II)

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Boost Your Acca-Fenwa With BetUK Classified Stakes (Div II)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 86700-

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Maiden; two good turf runs at 5f when tongue-tie first fitted in July but he wasn't in much form when back from wind surgery in the autumn and now without regular aids; guesswork involved on belated AW debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(5)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bonito Cavalo

8st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

His penultimate start (C&D), his first after a wind op, offered hope he might be ready to exploit his much-reduced mark; less good over 6f last month and now steps back up in class.

14/1

7th

4

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bonito Cavalo

9st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

In blistering form two winters back, climbing from a BHA mark of 45 to 77; absent for 471 days prior to a 2025 campaign where he struggled; had a wind op in January and he hinted at a revival when beaten under 4l in a Class 5 here four weeks ago (5f); this looks more realistic and market confidence would look significant.

8/1

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10/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 55580-

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 5f novice at Southwell in 2022 but he ran no sort of race there last month (refitted cheekpieces; blinkers back on today); perhaps that was just an off day and he can't be ruled out on earlier handicap form.
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6th

6

(1)

28th Apr 2026

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:55 Southwell (AW)

Beneficiary

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Can lead; has won at both sprint trips on this course; two good runs in classified events during February but below best at Wolverhampton last month and was beaten nearly out of sight back over 5f on turf last time; first-time visor replaces blinkers; others higher up the list.

9/1

12th

8

(8)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Beneficiary

9st 3lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Liam Bailey

Three times a runner-up on AW this year; unplaced in five turf runs and he comes here with a point to prove.

8/1

7th

3

(6)

24th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beneficiary

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

He has finished second in three of his last four starts and dropping back in to classified company is in his favour today; should go well.

5/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1807-6 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Has found little over 7f at Southwell and on this track since back from a break but the return to 6f will suit and a 2-3 record in C&D classified events (just touched off in the other) puts him in pole position; solid chance.
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17th

19

(13)

20th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Thirsk

Atrafan

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Alan Brown

towards rear

25/1

17th

19

(13)

20th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Thirsk

Atrafan

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Alan Brown

towards rear

25/1

10th

10

(2)

31st Mar 2024

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Atrafan

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Alan Brown

Multiple AW winner but looks far from solid on 2024 form and may be somewhat on the wane aged ten; held by Written Broadcast on C&D running last time.

33/1

Form: 036-

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Signs of ability on second start, when third of eight behind a hotpot over C&D in November (first-time visor, refitted today); no improvement for drop to 5f at Southwell after but possibilities back up in trip.
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3rd

5

(2)

2nd Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Margot Robbie

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

led, headed and prominent after 1f, disputing second 1f out, short of room and switched right inside final furlong, soon no impression

100/30

3rd

5

(2)

2nd Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Margot Robbie

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

led, headed and prominent after 1f, disputing second 1f out, short of room and switched right inside final furlong, soon no impression

100/30

1st

4

(6)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Margot Robbie

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Close second at Southwell three weeks ago on her first attempt at 7f (cheekpieces first time, retained); that form isn't working out though and others appeal more for win purposes.

9/4

Form: 76300-

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Much her best effort when third of seven in a 6f Carlisle novice last August; non-stayer over 1m on this track and at Wolverhampton since but raises interest returned to 6f.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(5)

17th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Rebelle Lady

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

No positives to take from either handicap start and she was one of the first off the bridle when well held in a similar C&D contest last week; has plenty of ground to make up on Beneficiary (and Atrafan).

20/1

5th

8

(2)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rebelle Lady

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

towards rear, pushed along over 3f out

10/1

10th

14

27th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rebelle Lady

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Hung right and ran poorly on her AW/handicap debut three months ago; it's too soon to write her off but would want to see some market interest before considering her.

20/1

Form: 33080- D

Last run: 102 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Both sprint wins on turf had a novelty factor, first-time visor (6f) on the first occasion, then new blinkers for the other (5f); seems to have gone off the boil of late and although he's had excuses for his two AW defeats he needs to turn things round for the return to sand.
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6th

4

(5)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Glory Hallelujah

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

10/1

11th

12

(13)

28th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:10 Pontefract

Glory Hallelujah

8st 13lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Form has dipped in two starts this month but his two efforts in August were respectable; dangerous mark but something to prove again now.

12/1

Form: 60000- D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Two 6f wins on Polytrack in 2022 but he hasn't been in much form since finishing a close sixth at Wolverhampton (6f) last July; turnaround needed; tongue-tie refitted.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(9)

12th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Mariner

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Ewan Whillans

in touch with leaders

33/1

8th

6

(3)

20th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Mariner

9st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Ewan Whillans

in touch with leaders

25/1

6th

12

(4)

13th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Mariner

9st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Ewan Whillans

0-13 for current stable and his record on AW this winter is patchy at best; others look safer.

50/1

12/1

Form: /0079- D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Had a terrific career and a few levels above this one at his best; yet to win on AW but he does have C&D form and although seen only intermittently these days he is finally eligible for this grade; hinted at retaining ability and can't ignore.
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8th

5

(9)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gunmetal

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Colin Teague

led, headed and prominent over 4f out

12/1

9th

4

7th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:22 Southwell (AW)

Gunmetal

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Colin Teague

took keen hold, always behind

50/1

7th

6

(6)

15th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:05 Salisbury

Gunmetal

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Brett Johnson

BHA-rated in the 100s in his heyday but beaten just one home in his last four runs dating back to September 2021; handicap mark tumbling but hard to recommend.

33/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £29.50
Straight Forecast £34.14
Trifecta £89.80

Selections

POSTDATA:

Margot Robbie

RP RATINGS:

Atrafan

SPOTLIGHT:

Gunmetal

The Times:

Margot Robbie

Telegraph:

Margot Robbie

D Express:

Margot Robbie

Daily Mirror:

Margot Robbie

The Sun:

Margot Robbie

Daily Record:

Margot Robbie

THE NORTH:

Atrafan

The Guardian:

Atrafan

Daily Mail:

Atrafan

The Star:

Atrafan