January 16 / 16.25 Newcastle (AW)

16.25

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Stay Golden With BetMGM Safer Gambling Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Stay Golden With BetMGM Safer Gambling Classified Stakes

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.50
  • Place: £3.90

Form: 7966-7 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner (2-19); sported cheekpieces when last successful, over C&D (Class 6; 18-1) in November 2022; was returning from a nine-month absence when seventh of 11 at Wolverhampton (beaten almost 9l) a fortnight ago; should strip fitter.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

(6)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Catterick

Mintnthat

8st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Won two in a row at Newcastle (1m, AW) in January and has dropped below his last winning mark, but he's struggled on his six runs since.

25/1

8th

2

(1)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

18:35 Beverley

Mintnthat

10st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Micky Hammond

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

50/1

7th

5

(2)

19th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Ripon

Mintnthat

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Four wins when trained by Iain Jardine, including two at Newcastle this January; hasn't shone in four runs for new stable though and hopes are pinned on the returning blinkers (he's been wearing a visor or cheekpieces) working the oracle.

16/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 4977-5 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Eight course wins (7f-12.5f); slowly away over C&D (fifth of eight; 12-1) under a fortnight ago; isn't the force of old but is a big player on ratings, and this is an easier option; stablemate of Maddisonelle.
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8th

8

(5)

8th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Great Colaci

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gillian Boanas

Veteran who notched a ninth win at the track when landing a 0-50 classified over C&D last month; since well held behind four of these back into handicap company and others are stronger once more.

10/1

7th

9

(1)

20th Feb 2024

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1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Great Colaci

9st 0lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Gillian Boanas

midfield

13/2

1st

3

(7)

10th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Great Colaci

9st 2lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Gillian Boanas

Veteran with eight course wins to his name, most recently over 1m4f in September; went close over 1m last month and returning to this intermediate trip should suit; not ruled out each-way.

11/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 856-14 BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Well backed when off the mark in a similar contest at Wolverhampton (8.5f, 4-1) early in the New Year; didn't get the breaks (trapped wide) when a beaten favourite there a few days later; likely to have more to offer with Callum Shepherd back in the saddle.
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1st

3

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Rubellite

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Ex-Richard Fahey; seven-time AW winner, including two over C&D early last year; off the mark for current trainer at Wolverhampton last time (1m6f; form fair); up 2lb; should go well again.

3/1

1st

2

(2)

8th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rubellite

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Three-time course winner, including one over C&D; runner-up to a progressive rival at Southwell (1m6f) on her stable debut in March and was a bit better than the bare result here over 1m4f 17 days ago having been short of room at a crucial stage; back up in trip.

9/4

4th

4

(1)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rubellite

9st 8lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

6-38, the bulk of them for Stella Barclay; with Richard Fahey for some of 2025, winning over 1m4f here (3lb lower) last September; runner-up to progressive rival at Southwell (1m6f) latest on debut for this trainer; a possible.

3/1

9/4

Form: 4045-1 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Dictated a steady pace when breaking his duck over C&D (Class 6; 3-1 favourite; was dropping markedly in trip) this month; that isn't strong form, but this is an equally weak contest; should be thereabouts.
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8th

10

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Marcello Si

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Usually runs at Newcastle and has never won elsewhere; inconsistent results in classified races this year; not beaten far at Southwell on penultimate but lacks solidity.

25/1

10th

5

(1)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Marcello Si

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Front-runner who does the vast majority of his racing here, winning three times (7f/1m) in the first half of 2024; needs to better his recent efforts to get heavily involved, though.

20/1

5th

3

(4)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Marcello Si

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Front-runner who does the vast majority of his racing at Newcastle, his three wins coming there (7f/1m) in the first-half of 2024; needs to better his recent efforts to be competitive, though.

10/1

Form: 69007-

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Maiden (0-12); drops back in trip having raced over 12.5f here the last twice, finishing seventh of 12 (beaten 4.25l) latest; dam was a 1m2f winner; needs more to trouble the market principals.
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9th

10

(10)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Wheres The Crumpet

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: David Thompson

Scored at Carlisle (1m) last May but her more recent form is much less encouraging, beating just one in 1m2f Redcar handicap eight days ago; this C&D scorer needs to take a major step forward.

25/1

11th

9

(2)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Wheres The Crumpet

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: David Thompson

Creditable third at Southwell in January (1m) but not so good since; seems to stay 1m2f and wouldn't rule out.

16/1

10th

11

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Wheres The Crumpet

9st 1lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: David Thompson

Both AW wins have been at Newcastle (1m/1m2f) but her last success was 11 months ago and she's been out of sorts in two runs this spring; down the list.

12/1

OUR TIP

11/2

Form: 68443-

Last run: 157 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Still seeking first win (0-9); respectable third at Redcar (1m Class 6, good, 9-1) in August; noteworthy candidate on return to action for AW debut.
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5th

4

(4)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barossa

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won very similar C&D race to this last summer and was second in C&D handicaps on next two outings; has strong claims if judged on those efforts but needs to raise her game after ending 2024 with two below-par runs.

16/1

5th

4

(4)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barossa

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won very similar C&D race to this last summer and was second in C&D handicaps on next two outings; has strong claims if judged on those efforts but needs to raise her game after ending 2024 with two below-par runs.

16/1

7th

10

(9)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Barossa

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

7f win here in July came in a 0-50 classified event; solid efforts in handicaps on her next two starts but her form has cooled more recently; others preferred for win purposes.

14/1

40/1

Form: 00673/

Last run: 819 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden; absent since finishing third over C&D (Class 6, 80-1) in October 2021; difficult to know what to expect on first start for Jason Ward.
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7th

14

(11)

16th Jul 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:20 Bath

Cammy

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Tony Carroll

24-race maiden; placed over C&D in May when blinkers were tried for the first time; not built on that in three runs since and now tried in a visor.

16/1

7th

3

(5)

1st Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

15:10 Brighton

Cammy

9st 9lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

Still a maiden after 23 starts but he has posted some fair efforts recently, notably when third of 11 at Bath (5.5f, firm; first-time blinkers) in May; fifth of eight at Leicester (7f, good to firm) 17 days ago and has place claims now back in trip; blinkers back on (replacing cheekpieces).

11/1

3

(5)

14th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:50 Leicester

Cammy

9st 9lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

Still a maiden but he arrives in decent nick, fifth of ten in 5.5f Bath classified event eight days ago when very slowly away; one to consider in a change of headgear.

14/1

25/1

Form: 80960-

Last run: 155 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 27 starts came over 7f at Musselburgh (Class 5, good) in April 2022; struggled in various forms of headgear last summer; returns from a 155-day absence.
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7th

7

(8)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Fanzone

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Liam Bailey

Second or third 16 times but has won just once; arrived in good form but ran poorly when last behind Little Ted over C&D 18 days ago; may well bounce back but he's proving expensive to follow; usual blinkers left off today.

16/1

8th

8

(7)

27th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Fanzone

9st 1lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Liam Bailey

held up in rear, outpaced over 2f out, always behind

8/1

Form: 0/97-4

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Offered little in three runs for Ann Duffield; better since joining this trainer (who also saddles Great Colaci) with her latest fourth-place finish (7f, classified; 66-1) suggesting that this extra yardage is worth a go; possibilities.
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9th

12

(9)

1st May 2024

Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:35 Pontefract

Maddisonelle

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Gillian Boanas

Poor maiden who arrives on the back of below-par efforts in 7f/1m handicaps at Newcastle; she's hard to fancy.

50/1

9th

12

(9)

1st May 2024

Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:35 Pontefract

Maddisonelle

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Gillian Boanas

Poor maiden who arrives on the back of below-par efforts in 7f/1m handicaps at Newcastle; she's hard to fancy.

50/1

6th

10

(10)

26th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Maddisonelle

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Gillian Boanas

Poor maiden who's yet to make the frame; again holds only outside claims.

50/1

14/1

Form: 2300-6 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
1-36; with Peter Fahey when notching that sole win in a 1m apprentice handicap at Gowran Park in the summer of 2022; a bit better on third start for Tony Coyle at Southwell (1m, classified; sixth of 11; 18-1) last week.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

7

(9)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Qaabil

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Ex-Irish; strike-rate of 1-38 is offputting (0-19 on the AW) but he was a close fourth at Newcastle last time (7f); could run into a place.

12/1

4th

8

(4)

25th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Qaabil

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle

Arrives on a long losing sequence but he fared better than of late when sixth of 12 in 1m classified event here nine days ago; shortlisted.

9/1

0

8

(1)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Qaabil

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle

1-36; with Peter Fahey when notching that sole win in a 1m apprentice handicap at Gowran Park in the summer of 2022; a bit better on third start for Tony Coyle at Southwell (1m, classified; sixth of 11; 18-1) last week.

14/1

Form: /2247- D

Last run: 142 days

W: 9st 2lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Chased home Spirit Of Ash (runs earlier) on last visit to Newcastle (1m2f, Class 6; 25-1) last summer; below par on turf subsequently, and has won just once since July 2018; isn't difficult to oppose returning from a five-month absence.
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5th

9

(9)

22nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

20:30 Beverley

Quoteline Direct

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Veteran who's won just once in the past six years; can go well fresh but is hard to recommend on this season's efforts.

33/1

8th

10

(12)

1st May 2024

Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:35 Pontefract

Quoteline Direct

8st 11lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

It's now 17 outings since his last success but this course winner wasn't disgraced when sixth in 1m2f Newcastle classified event in January; possibilities after a break.

25/1

Form: 6557-9 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Won twice on turf last August (1m, Ayr/Carlisle) but, unlike many of his stablemates, has yet to sparkle since returning to the AW; always behind here (7f) latest, so has work to do with Maddisonelle; useful 7lb claimer Tommie Jakes is booked.
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8th

6

(6)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Retirement Beckons

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

Has gone 0-17 since winning over C&D last March at 50-1; ran the odd fair race last year but trailed home last here three weeks ago.

20/1

10th

7

(2)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Retirement Beckons

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

slowly away

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £169.80
Straight Forecast £118.92
Trifecta £992.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Marcello Si

SPOTLIGHT:

Rubellite

The Times:

Barossa

The Star:

Great Colaci

THE NORTH:

Rubellite

Daily Mirror:

Rubellite

D Express:

Barossa

POSTDATA:

Marcello Si

Telegraph:

Marcello Si

The Guardian:

Marcello Si

Daily Mail:

Marcello Si

The Sun:

Marcello Si

Daily Record:

Marcello Si