January 27 / 16.45 Newcastle (AW)

16.45

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Stay Golden With BetMGM Safer Gambling Handicap

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 966-71 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner, including when winning by a head in a 0-50 classified event 11 days ago with three of these behind; this race isn't much better but he isn't the most consistent, so is not sure to reproduce that effort.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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

13/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 83246-

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come over 7f, including twice at Southwell at the end of 2022, but he stays this far and finished a close second of 12 from 1lb higher in a 0-62 handicap over C&D in November; a repeat of that would give him solid claims at this level.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

11

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Martins Brig

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: David Thompson

Winner at Wetherby in April 2025 (7f, good to firm) and some fair runs since; hasn't been in much form on the AW this year and perhaps best watched for now.

33/1

7th

13

(7)

20th Apr 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Martins Brig

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

Triple C&D winner but he's finished in rear in his last three runs and and his last win was 12 months ago; one of three runners for the yard and he needs to turn things around.

16/1

8th

4

(2)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Martins Brig

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David Thompson

A three-time C&D scorer but he arrives out of sorts, beating only one in classified event over C&D 40 days ago; he needs this change of headgear to spark a resurgence.

16/1

Form: 9007-4

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Was taking a big drop in trip when beaten less than a length behind Mintnthat over C&D 11 days ago, but now 0-13 under rules and wouldn't be sure to repeat that effort.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

14/1

Form: 8443-0

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden who has twice been placed on turf at Redcar (1m/1m1f), but she finished behind three of these when last of 11 over C&D 11 days ago; cheekpieces will need to make a big difference.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

13/2

Form: 43826- CD BF

Last run: 130 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
One win and placed five times from ten starts over C&D when trained by Chris Fairhurst, including finishing third off this mark in this race last year; no problem with the conditions, but he returns from 130 days off and has no great record fresh.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(6)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:02 Southwell (AW)

Masham Moor

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Simon West

Three C&D wins to his name, including this race 12 months ago; arrived in good form on that occasion whereas he has been struggling this winter; new headgear not enough to tempt.

9/1

7th

11

(2)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:42 Newcastle (AW)

Masham Moor

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon West

Won a 1m classified event at Southwell last March; not firing on all cylinders this winter and stamina for this trip has to be taken on trust.

16/1

6th

5

(7)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Masham Moor

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Simon West

Kept on for fourth in 1m Southwell handicap in October, after a break, but this 9yo was not in the same form on any of his three subsequent appearances there; cheekpieces removed after one use.

14/1

Form: 724-36

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
0-8; the step up to 1m2f failed to work here ten days ago, but she had previously been placed in both starts over C&D including when third of eight from 3lb higher on her penultimate outing (runner-up has won since); cheekpieces now given a go and worth a second look; stable also runs Wheres The Crumpet.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

14

(5)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Top Gun Tina

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: David Thompson

Off the mark at Carlisle (1m) last July but her more recent form is less encouraging and she's finished down the field here (1m/7f) in last three starts; overall record is 1-31 and others are preferred; yard also runs Martin's Brig and Wheres The Crumpet.

20/1

8th

10

(3)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Top Gun Tina

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

Got off the mark at Carlisle (1m) last July but her more recent form is less encouraging, finishing behind Woodrafff and Starshot over 1m here a fortnight ago.

20/1

5th

7

(1)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Top Gun Tina

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

Got off the mark at Carlisle (1m) last July but her more recent form is less encouraging, just sixth of ten in classified event over C&D 40 days ago; others are much preferred.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7793-4

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Has run with credit over C&D the last twice, finishing third of nine in a novice and fourth of eight in a 0-55 handicap; bit more needed if he is to get off the mark and those efforts have suggested he may benefit from a return to further.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

5

(5)

10th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Mayjority

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

0-8 for three different trainers; made the frame over 1m here in December and January but folded tamely last time; needs this step up in distance to have a positive effect

12/1

7th

1

(6)

27th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mayjority

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Micky Hammond

led at steady pace

4/1

4th

2

(4)

4th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Mayjority

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Micky Hammond

midfield

14/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £21.10
Straight Forecast £20.31
Tricast £64.90
Trifecta £72.50

Selections

Telegraph:

Mintnthat

D Express:

Wheres The Crumpet

SPOTLIGHT:

Martin's Brig

The Times:

Top Gun Tina

The Sun:

Top Gun Tina

Daily Mirror:

Wheres The Crumpet

The Star:

Wheres The Crumpet

The Guardian:

Mintnthat

Daily Mail:

Mintnthat

Daily Record:

Mintnthat

RP RATINGS:

Martin's Brig

POSTDATA:

Martin's Brig