February 02 / 17.15 Newcastle (AW)

17.15

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  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Windy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 096-

Last run: 155 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Low-key maiden form in Ireland and hard to know what he achieved when a fading sixth in 1m maiden claimer at Navan in August; has left Josh Halley since; now returns after a layoff on handicap debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

7

(3)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Redondo

9st 11lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: D Donovan

Won over this trip at Hamilton (good) for Daragh Bourke in June, but they didn't go quick enough for him when fourth of eight back there (good) the following month; makes his stable debut in a first-time hood after 68 days off and worth monitoring in the market.

10/1

4th

2

(3)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

21:00 Hamilton

Redondo

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

The last two of his three wins have come at this track and latest was over C&D (good) three weeks ago; up 5lb but he hit a personal best with that stylish success and the form has been franked by the third since; big player again in his bid to make it 3-3 at this track.

2/1

1st

6

(1)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

17:55 Hamilton

Redondo

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

Two wins last year, the second coming at this track (1m1f, good) off today's mark; promising seasonal return when second at Carlisle (1m3f, good to soft) 19 days ago; that form has taken some knocks since but still no surprise to see him go well.

4/1

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2nd
1 (7)
Likleman

3/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 5729-2

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Mixed for Charlie Johnston as a 2yo but he handled this surface well (second attempt) on debut for new yard over C&D last week when putting on a good late spurt into second; a stronger pace can see improvement; every chance.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

20th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

20:58 Hexham

Likleman

10st 6lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Hannah McMahon

1-29 under rules, the win coming on the Flat at Hamilton (1m4f) last September; tailed off after doing far too much early on stable debut at Newcastle (2m1f, good) in March; hard to fancy despite the application of a tongue-tie.

50/1

10

20th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

20:58 Hexham

Likleman

10st 6lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Hannah McMahon

1-29 under rules, the win coming on the Flat at Hamilton (1m4f) last September; tailed off after doing far too much early on stable debut at Newcastle (2m1f, good) in March; hard to fancy despite the application of a tongue-tie.

50/1

9th

9

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:00 Newcastle

Likleman

10st 2lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Hannah McMahon

Won off basement mark on the Flat for Simon West in September and has shown some hurdling ability this year, but his tendency to pull hard is a serious worry before this stable/handicap debut; 2lb wrong.

33/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 8760-

Last run: 108 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Down the field in first three runs; went off second favourite for handicap debut over 7f here in October and although he never reached the leaders he didn't get the best of runs and shaped as though there was ability lurking; extra furlong and new cheekpieces might see him do better.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14

(3)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Northern Cracksman

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Won twice over 1m on Tapeta at the start of the year (including here), but has steadily regressed since; may need this after four months off and could probably do with another furlong in any case.

20/1

6

(7)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

14:50 Doncaster

Northern Cracksman

9st 4lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Both wins were over 1m on AW early this year; has some fair form on turf but he's been well held back in this sphere in both runs for current yard; bit to prove again and has work to do back up in trip and grade; another change of headgear.

10/1

6

(1)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Northern Cracksman

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Both wins were over this trip with blinkers on the AW in January/February this year; has some fair form on turf, but was well beaten after a break at Redcar last time (1m, good to firm; cheekpieces tried); should come on for that; blinkers back on.

9/1

10/1

Form: 777-46

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Turf winner at about 7f; has raced over a range of trips for new connections (1m, 1m4f and 7f) and didn't get much luck in running at Wolverhampton two weeks ago; worth another go at 1m but is quite exposed and unraced here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(5)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Catena

9st 4lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Darryll Holland

Turf winner at about 7f; has raced over a range of trips for new connections (1m, 1m4f and 7f) and didn't get much luck in running at Wolverhampton two weeks ago; worth another go at 1m but is quite exposed and unraced here.

10/1

6th

6

(1)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Catena

9st 6lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Darryll Holland

in touch with leaders

7/1

2/1

Form: 8902-1 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Better form on handicap debut at Chelmsford (1m) in December, when cramped on the rail but went down only narrowly; had to work hard to get past the leader at Kempton since but up just 2lb and may progress a little, albeit well held on Tapeta debut elsewhere and unraced on this course.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(3)

23rd Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mamalouka

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Amy Murphy

Progressive filly who was given a basement mark for her handicap debut and has improved in leaps and bounds since, winning three times from 1m to 1m2f; latest win was here (9.4f) a week ago by 3l; up 8lb and has stamina to prove for this longer distance but she's thriving and not dismissed lightly.

11/4

1st

5

(10)

16th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mamalouka

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Amy Murphy

carried right start, in touch with leaders, raced in second after 2f

4/1

1st

6

(5)

7th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

Mamalouka

8st 12lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Amy Murphy

in touch with leaders, pushed along to lead over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, comfortably

5/1

10/1

Form: 68-6

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Achieved little in first three starts over 7f and 6f, switching to this surface on recent reappearance; should fnd life easier at this level but pedigree suggests stamina worries over new trip.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

3

(1)

16th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spyrothedragon

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Hinted at better form on his penultimate start at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta); plenty to prove, however, after his latest effort.

14/1

6th

2

(1)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Spyrothedragon

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Achieved little in first three starts over 7f and 6f, switching to this surface on recent reappearance; should fnd life easier at this level but pedigree suggests stamina worries over new trip.

10/1

6th

3

(2)

17th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Newcastle (AW)

Spyrothedragon

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

towards rear

66/1

Form: 232-65

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Several good efforts in defeat in 1m and 7f handicaps on Tapeta, at Wolverhampton and on this track, but that run ended over C&D last week (first-time visor replaced cheekpieces); not of strong interest after that.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(3)

23rd Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Supreme Tenacity

9st 0lb

J: J F Egan

T: Phillip Makin

Exposed maiden who's done most racing over further since entering handicaps, including when third over 8.6f here three weeks ago; others make greater appeal for a yard that's been dry in a while now.

8/1

7th

9

(3)

23rd Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Supreme Tenacity

9st 0lb

J: J F Egan

T: Phillip Makin

Exposed maiden who's done most racing over further since entering handicaps, including when third over 8.6f here three weeks ago; others make greater appeal for a yard that's been dry in a while now.

8/1

50/1

Form: 0889-

Last run: 180 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has had little racing but not yet shown anything, at sprint trips and when upped to 7f on her handicap debut at Chester in August; all to prove on AW debut after layoff.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(5)

26th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Darkest Mile

9st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Lisa Williamson

Has shown very little in her five runs and has finished tailed off in both handicaps (7f/1m); has lots to prove now upped to 1m4f and she can only be watched.

50/1

8th

8

(4)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Darkest Mile

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Lisa Williamson

Has had little racing but not yet shown anything, at sprint trips and when upped to 7f on her handicap debut at Chester in August; all to prove on AW debut after layoff.

50/1

9th

10

(5)

6th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

14:30 Chester

Darkest Mile

8st 2lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Lisa Williamson

Huge prices and beaten a very long way in three starts over 5f-7f last month; similar scenario likely on nursery debut.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £21.80
Straight Forecast £21.07
Tricast £66.66
Trifecta £85.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Mamalouka

SPOTLIGHT:

Likleman

D Express:

Redondo

Telegraph:

Supreme Tenacity

RP RATINGS:

Catena

Daily Record:

Likleman

NEWMARKET:

Mamalouka

The Times:

Mamalouka

The Guardian:

Mamalouka

Daily Mail:

Mamalouka

Daily Mirror:

Mamalouka

The Sun:

Mamalouka

The Star:

Mamalouka