January 22 / 17.30 Newcastle (AW)

17.30

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BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Wind

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.60
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 1266-5 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Won twice in October, following his C&D shock with a last-gasp win at Wolverhampton; not seen to best effect in C&D events the last twice and unwise to discount him lightly.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(8)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Henery Hawk

9st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Resumed winning ways at Wolverhampton (5f) in May and comes here on the back of a solid third of 13 in 6f Ayr handicap ten days ago; must enter calculations eased 1lb in his bid for a first turf victory.

10/1

3rd

1

(3)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ayr

Henery Hawk

9st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

All seven AW wins at 5f but was never involved on Newcastle Tapeta ten days ago; 0-21 on turf and something new is needed back at 6f on grass.

20/1

10th

14

(9)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Henery Hawk

8st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Linda Perratt

Recorded his seventh AW win when landing a 5f handicap (0-60) at Wolverhampton in April; ran as well as he ever has on turf when third of six at Ayr 37 days ago; needs more in this company.

16/1

2nd
5 (6)
Rory

7/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 4125-0 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
6f win here last month and followed that with a fast-finishing second over C&D (form solid); hasn't featured in two Class 5 events since and there has to be a slight concern they won't go quick enough early for him.
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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: 04114- CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
In good form last month, winning a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton and following up over C&D in fine style; only fourth at Southwell (6f) in his hat-trick bid, racing closer to the stands' rail than the three to beat him; should make another bold bid back at 5f.
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3rd

4

(7)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Wee Fat Mac

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, disputed lead, pressed leader after 1f, led over 2f out, headed inside final 110yds, lost second towards finish

5/1

3rd

4

(7)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Wee Fat Mac

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, disputed lead, pressed leader after 1f, led over 2f out, headed inside final 110yds, lost second towards finish

5/1

3rd

5

(8)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:21 Newcastle (AW)

Wee Fat Mac

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

raced in second, led over 1f out, faced challenges inside final furlong, headed towards finish

9/2

Form: 8145-7 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Ran on well to win a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton in December and he wasn't beaten far into fourth at Southwell ten days later; less good twice since, albeit he had plenty of use made of him into a headwind here on Friday night; not hopelessly treated and could revive.
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3

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Prolific winner down the years, adding two AW handicaps to his haul in February; arrives in good form but he was no match for Imperial Guard here last week and the turnaround in the weights may be insufficient.

6/1

2nd

4

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 10lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Safely held on consecutive 6f starts this spring but placed twice since returned to 7f, latterly in C&D (good) contest won by Jkr Cobbler three weeks ago; 2lb higher today but probably won't be far away.

8/1

3rd

5

(10)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Safely held on consecutive 6f starts this spring but looked back in good nick when close third at Musselburgh (7f, good; just behind Monhammer) on Tuesday and remains on a good mark; shortlisted.

6/1

OUR TIP

11/2

Form: 0460-4 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Now 2lb below his last winning mark and he should be at concert pitch after two runs back from a short break; one to take seriously.
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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

15th

17

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Glory Fighter

9st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Admirable veteran who recorded his 11th win when making all at Nottingham (5f, good) last month; not disgraced at Ripon next time; should make another bold bid.

16/1

5th

4

(1)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Ripon

Glory Fighter

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Admirable veteran who recorded his 11th win when making all at Nottingham (5f, good) last month; there wasn't much separating the first five but he's only 2lb higher here and should give it another good shot.

7/2

Form: 1/30-7 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Impressive over 5f at Southwell last winter; only seen three times since and he's been a bit disappointing in two 5f handicaps on Tapeta this winter; edging down the weights and the addition of a hood could help.
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9th

2

(9)

2nd May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:17 Redcar

Brownlee

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David & Nicola Barron

Best form has been on the AW and now having only his third run on grass; could be well handicapped but this year's efforts leave him with much to prove and soft ground is a complete unknown.

12/1

9th

2

(9)

2nd May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:17 Redcar

Brownlee

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David & Nicola Barron

Best form has been on the AW and now having only his third run on grass; could be well handicapped but this year's efforts leave him with much to prove and soft ground is a complete unknown.

12/1

5th

4

(3)

9th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Brownlee

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David & Nicola Barron

C&D winner in December 2022 but he's failed to fire in three runs this winter; continues to edge down the weights but there are risks involved.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £35.50
Straight Forecast £27.67
Trifecta £100.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Wee Fat Mac

The Times:

Brownlee

POSTDATA:

Ramon Di Loria

RP RATINGS:

Rory

THE NORTH:

Glory Fighter

Telegraph:

Wee Fat Mac

Daily Mail:

Wee Fat Mac

D Express:

Wee Fat Mac

Daily Mirror:

Wee Fat Mac

The Sun:

Wee Fat Mac

Daily Record:

Wee Fat Mac

The Guardian:

Brownlee

The Star:

Brownlee