January 27 / 19.15 Newcastle (AW)

19.15

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  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 9106-1 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Often front-runs but more patient tactics were deployed dropped to this trip at Lingfield 13 days ago and he ran on well to win a shade cosily; 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run.
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13th

2

(10)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Prince Of Zenda

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Hugo Palmer

He has done well since dropped to sprint trips, winning two 6f handicaps on AW (one C&D) in January; career best when second over C&D in May and he ran another good race when second in the Gosforth Park Cup eight weeks ago; 1lb lower today and no obvious reason why he wouldn't go well again.

6/1

2nd

4

(6)

28th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Prince Of Zenda

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Hugo Palmer

Won twice over 6f on the AW in January, the latest of those off 9lb lower here; has run well the last twice, including when second of 14 back here (6f) last month, but this is a tough race in which to have his first go at 5f.

7/1

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11/10

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 321-11 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
The winner of five of his eight starts since blinkers were fitted, rising 32lb in the handicap as a consequence; hugely impressive over C&D 11 days ago and although he'll need to step forward again, that seems likely; strong claims.
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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

5th

9

(9)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Ayr

The Caltonian

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Linda Perratt

Useful on AW on his day but 0-21 on turf; handicapped accordingly but his latest C&D 12th didn't suggest he was the answer to today's puzzle.

25/1

6/1

Form: 061-71 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Two 6f handicap wins on Tapeta this winter, arriving late on the scene at Southwell on Tuesday; penalty for that win asks a stiffer question.
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10th

10

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Rock Opera

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won off reduced mark at Pontefract (6f, good) in June and also has a C&D success on his CV but needs to up his game after three down-the-field turf runs this summer (6f-7f).

16/1

11th

1

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Rock Opera

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Resumed winning ways at Pontefract (6f) in June but below par in big-field 6f handicaps at York on his last two runs; this course scorer needs to bounce back on a rare run over 7f.

9/1

13th

22

(14)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Rock Opera

8st 2lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Run of in-frame efforts came to an end here two weeks ago but he still ran with more promise than his finishing position suggests; still likely vulnerable at this level.

25/1

Form: 004-30 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Fair third at Wolverhampton on his reappearance three weeks ago; failed to back that effort up at Lingfield last week (change of headgear; never in contention); usual cheekpieces back on now and he does have 6f form.
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5th

9

(15)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Zarzyni

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Three-time C&D winner, including twice off higher marks in the month of April; unlucky third, having found daylight too late, in this race 12 months ago; soft ground was against him here last weekend; likely player if the cards drop right.

10/1

9th

6

(8)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Zarzyni

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Below best on latest course start in October but has a strong C&D record otherwise, three wins include this race (good to soft) last year; now 2lb lower and primed for a good run if he avoids trouble in running.

9/2

7th

10

(4)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Zarzyni

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Hasn't won as often as one of his ability probably should but he did score twice in 2025, the latter win over C&D; 3lb higher in a better race this time and he'll need to be somewhere near last year's best to take this after four months off.

14/1

Form: 1485-4 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Conditions to suit and he should be sharper with his recent return to action (fourth behind The Caltonian) behind him; type to come good soon but perhaps not here.
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5th

5

(1)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Won two 6f handicaps at Newcastle last October but ended his 2025 campaign with a poor run and it a similar story on his seasonal return in May; absent since and likely vulnerable.

20/1

10th

7

(7)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Recorded back-to-back C&D wins last October (the second off 3lb lower) but the wheels came off in his hat-trick bid in November; back from 161 days off with a point to prove.

16/1

8

(6)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Comes here chasing a C&D hat-trick after two narrow wins last month; still feasibly weighted up 3lb and should be in the thick of the action.

9/2

8/1

Form: 408-62

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Confirmed the promise of his stable debut when chasing home The Caltonian over C&D last week (visored first time); 7lb better off with that rival today but it might not be enough to turn the tables.
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5th

5

(12)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

20:40 Brighton

Zu Run

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Loughnane

C&D winner off 11lb higher last spring whose mark tumbled on the AW over the winter; back in form when second to Dion Baker here last time, in headgear (retained) for the first time in two years, and a 7lb swing entitles him to at least close the gap.

12/1

2nd

6

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Zu Run

9st 1lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Loughnane

First visit here proved a winning one when taking handicap over this trip (good to firm) last May; flopped on his second go one month later and only bits and pieces of form since; career-low mark and cheekpieces (0-3) make a return after two-year absence.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £12.30
Straight Forecast £12.12
Trifecta £39.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The Caltonian

TOPSPEED:

Prince Of Zenda

Daily Record:

Zu Run

The Times:

Zarzyni

RP RATINGS:

The Caltonian

THE NORTH:

The Caltonian

Telegraph:

The Caltonian

Daily Mail:

The Caltonian

D Express:

The Caltonian

Daily Mirror:

The Caltonian

The Sun:

The Caltonian

The Star:

The Caltonian

POSTDATA:

Prince Of Zenda

The Guardian:

Prince Of Zenda