January 08 / 19.00 Newcastle (AW)

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  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.73
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 12321- C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 112321 on AW and his latest win was at this track (6f) 11 days ago; up 8lb but he travelled smoothly before quickening clear and is open to more progress back at this trip; leading contender.
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16th

9

(6)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

The Caltonian

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Linda Perratt

Seven-time AW winner who is 0-24 on turf and usually races over 6f; currently in form, however, and has frame possibilities provided the return to 5f doesn't prove an issue.

14/1

3rd

5

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

The Caltonian

9st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Linda Perratt

All his seven victories have come on the AW but he wasn't discredited with fourth of ten in 6f Newmarket handicap 15 days ago; not out of things eased 1lb.

11/2

4th

9

(2)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:12 Newmarket (July)

The Caltonian

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Linda Perratt

Multiple AW winner; has shown most of his turf form at Ayr, not disgraced last time; 0-22 in this sphere, so the booking of Oisin Murphy (up for first time) needs to make a significant difference.

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 4/417- D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Improved form when landing a Musselburgh maiden (5f, good to soft) last May and was reported to have been coughing after his low-key return in a C&D handicap last month; was a big price for that race but he's still unexposed after only five runs and is one to keep an eye on.
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4

(4)

28th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

17:05 Musselburgh

Whisky McGonagall

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won a C&D maiden in May 2023 and made all at Newcastle (5f, AW) this April off 2lb lower; however, he's finished last when back on turf for last two outings, so there are mixed messages.

16/1

18th

10

(18)

27th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:05 York

Whisky McGonagall

11st 0lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Tim Easterby

Prominent racer; made all to win a 5f handicap at Newcastle in April off 3lb lower; next time was a write off and he returns from a break in a race packed with other pace influences.

9/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 29264- D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Defied this mark over 5f at Hamilton (good to soft) in July; runner-up three times since but he's been well held at Southwell (6f/5f) in his last two starts; now drops back in grade but he has a patchy profile and others look more solid; tongue-tie reapplied.
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5th

2

(9)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:25 Brighton

Honour Your Dreams

9st 8lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Well handicapped and although he is now 0-19 for this yard, he has run several good races in defeat; latest Wolverhampton second was one of them and he is more appealing than many.

100/30

2nd

5

(3)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Honour Your Dreams

9st 6lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Some good runs during his losing streak and did well to finish second at Bath in the penultimate one after starting slowly; his sixth of 17 back there was in a competitive race.

8/1

6th

12

(17)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

15:50 Bath

Honour Your Dreams

8st 13lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

On a losing run and last two defeats were in races won by Legendsoftheland and Geemann; however, did well to finish second last time after a slow start and not without hope.

16/1

Form: 00460- D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Responded well to cheekpieces when making all at Catterick (5f, good to firm) last June but he's been up and down since and was out the back at Southwell on his return last month; may have needed that and he's still unexposed on AW but others are more persuasive.
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9th

7

(2)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Ripon

Glory Fighter

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Front-running veteran who has won 11 times; his last success was off 4lb higher at Nottingham (5f, good) in April but he's been disappointing since and needs to get back on track.

20/1

6th

6

(4)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

Glory Fighter

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Front-running veteran who has won 11 times including over C&D; got pestered for the lead at Catterick last time but he's been disappointing since his win at Nottingham (5f, good) in April and others are preferred.

8/1

6th

5

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Catterick

Glory Fighter

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Two of 11 wins have been over C&D; latest success was at Nottingham (5f, good) in April but rather disappointing since; has a bit to prove.

9/1

7/1

Form: 84519- CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Got back on the scoresheet with a 14-1 win over C&D in November but he failed to back that up here last month; still looks feasibly treated on his best form but he's hard to predict and comes with risks attached.
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2nd

2

(1)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Zuffolo

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Dual C&D winner who made all for a narrow success at Ripon in August but he's not easy to predict and was a remote third at Catterick two weeks ago; others are more persuasive.

7/1

3rd

3

(4)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Catterick

Zuffolo

10st 11lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Michael Dods

It was a seventh success when making all and just holding on at Ripon (good to firm) in July; only 1l behind Albegone at Musselburgh (also 5f, good) last month; bit below that form at Redcar a fortnight ago but not hard to see a bold bid under star amateur Henry Callan.

4/1

8th

13

(12)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:54 Redcar

Zuffolo

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Gained a first win of 2026 at Ripon (5f) in July and backed it up with a solid third of six to Albegone at Musselburgh (5f) three weeks ago; also took this in 2024 so he's a likely player.

9/1

Form: 21208- D

Last run: 135 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Looked promising in novice events, including a 5f win at Chelmsford, but he struggled in handicaps (5f/6f) in his final two runs for Tom Clover; changed hands for 8,000gns in the autumn and has questions to answer on return for new yard.
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9th

7

(6)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue De Vega

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

In fine form last winter and completed a C&D hat-trick in January; absent since though, so needs to hit the ground running after eight months off.

5/1

1st

5

(1)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue De Vega

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Winless in 2025 but he is 3-6 over C&D and has settled matters quite emphatically on his last two starts; back up 3lb but weighted to have another race in him and it could well be this one.

2/1

1st

2

(2)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue De Vega

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Ended a lengthy losing run when beating Colors Of Freedom in a classified event over C&D two weeks ago (reported to have bled from nose); has 8lb rise to deal with back in a handicap but he remains well treated on old form and all three wins have been on AW; respected.

9/4

8/1

Form: 73448- C

Last run: 177 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row on Tapeta (5f/6f) last December but he's been generally disappointing since; now 1lb lower than for last success but this is his first run since July and he has something to prove.
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1

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Westmorian

9st 12lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

6-21 on AW as opposed to 0-16 on turf; the handicapper has been in command so far this year but he is edging down the weights and may yet come good on grass; refused to race in last season's Ayr Silver Cup.

20/1

6th

1

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Newmarket (July)

Westmorian

10st 2lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

6-21 on AW but still seeking a first turf win after 15 attempts; latest Thirsk fourth (6f, good to firm) as good as anything he's produced on the grass but may find at least the odd one too strong again.

7/1

4th

8

(9)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Westmorian

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

6-21 on AW but still seeking a first turf win after 14 attempts; ran okay at York last month without suggesting he was the answer today.

20/1

Form: 46659- D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Dual Tapeta winner who won off this mark at Ayr in September but he's not been at his best since; bit to prove and he needs to rediscover his spark.
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10th

9

(9)

2nd May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:22 Ayr

Aconcagua Mountain

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

dwelt start, in rear, headway on near side of group and prominent over 3f out, edged left and weakened over 1f out

8/1

10th

9

(9)

2nd May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:22 Ayr

Aconcagua Mountain

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

dwelt start, in rear, headway on near side of group and prominent over 3f out, edged left and weakened over 1f out

8/1

9th

6

(1)

25th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Aconcagua Mountain

10st 12lb

J: Mr Dominic Hislop

T: Iain Jardine

Won a 20-runner handicap off 5lb higher at Ayr (5f, good to soft) last September but he's not matched that since including on Tapeta in his last seven starts; has some questions to answer and all of his wins have been at 5f.

8/1

10th
10 (10)
Rory

10/1

Form: 84125- CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Hold-up sprinter who won over 6f here last month before a close call over C&D seven days later; looks interesting on that form but he didn't shine behind The Caltonian here last time and needs to step up again after that.
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7th

7

(1)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Hold-up performer who needs the cards to fall right; losing run stretches back to July 2024 and others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

6th

7

(11)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:13 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

7-91 but without a win since July 2024; didn't get the breaks when fifth at Southwell (6f) on penultimate start and was an encouraging third to an in-form pair over C&D (beaten under 2l) 11 days ago; a likely player under Mulrennan.

4/1

13

(13)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

9st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Three-time course scorer; on a long losing sequence but holds a good chance off current mark, provided he takes well to first-time visor; has won in cheekpieces.

10/1

Form: 62247-

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Eight-time winner (7f-1m2f), who had an excuse when upped to 1m4f on his stable debut last month but this is a big drop back in distance and he's untried at this trip; has work to do against some 5f specialists and he's one for another day.
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11th

1

(10)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Love Your Work

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Darryll Holland

Recorded his 12th AW win when scoring at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month but he flopped under a penalty there eight days later; has bit to prove again after that heavy defeat but he has won three of his last seven starts and is capable of bouncing back.

10/1

10

(2)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Love Your Work

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Darryll Holland

Beat a serial loser of late over C&D three weeks ago, taking Hector Crouch's record on him to 2-2; 4lb rise is of no great concern considering he's been rated much higher in the past; handy draw.

5/1

1st

1

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Love Your Work

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Darryll Holland

Nine of his 12 wins have been on AW, the latest from 5lb higher at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) in March; not beaten far into fourth of 13 at Brighton (1m, soft) last month and he has to be of interest in this field.

4/1

Form: 3516- D

Last run: 150 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

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Payout
Exacta £16.60
Straight Forecast £23.87
Tricast £119.83
Trifecta £146.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The Caltonian

TOPSPEED:

Zuffolo

D Express:

Quandary

NEWMARKET:

Love Your Work

RP RATINGS:

The Caltonian

The Times:

The Caltonian

Telegraph:

The Caltonian

The Guardian:

The Caltonian

Daily Mail:

The Caltonian

Daily Mirror:

The Caltonian

The Sun:

The Caltonian

The Star:

The Caltonian

Daily Record:

The Caltonian

POSTDATA:

Zuffolo