January 17 / 16.05 Newcastle (AW)

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  • Prize money: £5574.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Clear

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.10
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 5580-2

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Joint-best RPRs were achieved over C&D around a year ago and he briefly looked like slipping the field before being reeled in by one rival over track and trip last week; solid claims.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

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

Standard

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

OUR TIP
2nd
1 (4)
Atrafan

13/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 807-63 CD BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Won or finished second in first six classified starts but hasn't really fired since turning ten, beaten as 2-1 favourite over C&D last week (behind Beneficiary).
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 9526-3

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Came off worst in three-way photo when trying to make it 16th time lucky last week (C&D); the runner-up Blackcurrent runs in the 2.55 and Dreamcasing was back in fourth before winning on Monday; involved.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(10)

22nd Mar 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Daay

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Took his record to 0-33 when well beaten here on Thursday (6f); hard to fancy.

33/1

5th

7

(3)

20th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Daay

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

in touch with leaders

33/1

6th

5

(7)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Daay

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: David Thompson

Longstanding maiden; didn't get a clear run at things here last week (6f) but it wasn't the difference between victory and defeat; others look safer.

20/1

Form: 8443-2 CD BF

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Fire still burns judged on last two runs, good third over C&D in October before finishing with a flurry when backed into favouritism at Wolverhampton on Monday; major player in his first classified if the closers aren't disadvantaged.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

9

(3)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tathmeen

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Eight wins here, the latest off 3lb higher last March; return to this trip should suit after three runs over further, but he is hard to predict these days.

12/1

1st

9

(3)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tathmeen

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Eight wins here, the latest off 3lb higher last March; return to this trip should suit after three runs over further, but he is hard to predict these days.

12/1

5th

10

(1)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:03 Southwell (AW)

Tathmeen

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Veteran who is a 13-time AW scorer; however, has something to find on his autumn form and consequently needs to raise his game on return from two-month layoff.

12/1

11/4

Form: 797-41

Last run: 2 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Fourth, and one place behind Secret Daay, in slower division to Beneficiary, Atrafan and Rebelle Lady's over C&D last week but that came off a 221-day break and he opened his account over a furlong further at Wolverhampton on Monday, holding on well after taking it up turning in; carries 5lb more than his rivals but this may be an easier race.
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Distance / Class
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(7)

6th Feb 2024

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dreamcasing

8st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

led early, headed and prominent after 2f

10/1

3rd

9

(1)

29th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dreamcasing

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

In decent form at classified level this year, notably winning over C&D on penultimate run; return to this scenario looks a plus but he's still seeking a first handicap win.

10/1

5th

3

(2)

17th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Dreamcasing

10st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Fourth, and one place behind Secret Daay, in slower division to Beneficiary, Atrafan and Rebelle Lady's over C&D last week but that came off a 221-day break and he opened his account over a furlong further at Wolverhampton on Monday, holding on well after taking it up turning in; carries 5lb more than his rivals but this may be an easier race.

11/4

Form: 38602- CD

Last run: 79 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Sole win came narrowly over C&D this time last year and Paul Mulrennan got another good tune out of him when runner-up last time (also C&D); has another short break to overcome but is a player.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(9)

17th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Kraken Florida

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Wainwright

Sole win came narrowly over C&D this time last year and Paul Mulrennan got another good tune out of him when runner-up last time (also C&D); has another short break to overcome but is a player.

13/2

2nd

8

(8)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Kraken Florida

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Wainwright

There's a doubt regarding his current form in view of his three runs this summer (one over C&D); however, he's well treated judged on his C&D efforts earlier in the year and is not written off back from a break.

20/1

2nd

8

(8)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Kraken Florida

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Wainwright

There's a doubt regarding his current form in view of his three runs this summer (one over C&D); however, he's well treated judged on his C&D efforts earlier in the year and is not written off back from a break.

20/1

20/1

Form: 00068- C

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Threatening a revival but he's the lowest rated of these and is back from a short break.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

12

(5)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mutabaahy

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Multiple wins, mostly over 5f at Wolverhampton but he has won here (5f); losing run goes back to May 2023 and he has made no real inroads off modest marks for much of this year (hampered latest); up against it.

33/1

9th

12

(5)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mutabaahy

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

took keen hold, towards rear throughout

33/1

3rd

8

(6)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mutabaahy

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Antony Brittain

Multiple course winner over 5f; also effective over 6f but has had several chances off basement marks since his latest victory in spring 2023; returns from 11-week break today.

10/1

25/1

Form: /0096-

Last run: 247 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Hasn't done anywhere near enough for this yard and returns from 247 days off.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(4)

24th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

16:15 Chepstow

Essencial

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Liam Bailey

led, headed inside final furlong, soon lost position then weakened

20/1

8th

12

(12)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Essencial

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Ex-Marco Botti; poor form for current yard; blinkers now tried; others stronger.

50/1

Form: 6300-5

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
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).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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

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Payout
Exacta £34.70
Straight Forecast £45.87
Trifecta £202.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Tathmeen

Telegraph:

Beneficiary

The Times:

Kraken Florida

Daily Mirror:

Mutabaahy

Daily Record:

Beneficiary

RP RATINGS:

Tathmeen

POSTDATA:

Tathmeen

The Guardian:

Tathmeen

Daily Mail:

Tathmeen

D Express:

Tathmeen

The Sun:

Tathmeen

The Star:

Tathmeen