February 04 / 19.30 Newcastle (AW)

19.30

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Boost Your Acca-Fenwa With BetUK Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £7851
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Boost Your Acca-Fenwa With BetUK Classified Stakes

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 680-54 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Gained his only win back in summer 2022 and was just a respectable fourth in this grade when blinkers were refitted at Chelmsford (6f) on Thursday; needs to find something extra here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(2)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fantasy Navigator

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Darryll Holland

led, headed but prominent after 2f, led again 3f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

16/1

7th

5

(2)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fantasy Navigator

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Darryll Holland

led, headed but prominent after 2f, led again 3f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

16/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 43-245 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
13 career wins, the last two gained over C&D; close second in Wolverhampton handicap last month and not beaten far in two subsequent C&D classified races; likely to appear late on the scene.
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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

11/2

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 396-53

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Short of room in closing stages when close third in 6f Southwell handicap last month; that was a modest race and his strike-rate is just 1-25 but he ought to be competitive at this level.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(3)

21st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:50 Beverley

Cubanista

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

Sole win from 39 starts was in June 2022 and he's been beaten 13l or more in his last four runs; opposable.

25/1

7th

2

(2)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:08 Nottingham

Cubanista

9st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

Of interest on last year's best but he ended 2024 with a whimper and neither AW run this March suggested he was the answer.

20/1

11th

12

(9)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Cubanista

8st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Olly Williams

took keen hold, in rear throughout

16/1

7/1

Form: 48-274 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner last year; ran brave race from the front when very close second in this grade here last month and his handicap fourth ten days ago was another good effort; high on the list.
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11

(8)

27th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Blackcurrent

8st 5lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Veteran who ended a long losing run when making all at Beverley (5f, good) in May; did not repeat the form in his two subsequent outings, also under Shay Farmer, and does not seem the percentage call.

16/1

9

(3)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Blackcurrent

9st 2lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Ended a long losing run when making all on a rare turf outing at Beverley (5f, good) in May but he dropped out on his return visit on Monday; the soft ground may have dulled his powers but he's not easy to predict and others are more solid; change of headgear.

16/1

Form: 9333-2 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Placed in four consecutive 6f handicaps since the autumn, most recently when close second at Wolverhampton last month; also suited by this straight 6f and is likely to be right in the thick of things again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(1)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:38 Thirsk

One For The Ladies

8st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has the ability to win off this mark and she's coming here in good order; does need everything to fall just right though and her strike-rate tempers enthusiasm.

7/1

8

(3)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Catterick

One For The Ladies

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has a modest 2-26 strike-rate and beaten on her last 12 outings, but she's been a good fourth on her last two starts (5f/6f, heavy/soft) and seems versatile ground-wise; could play a leading role.

9/2

2nd

8

(3)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Catterick

One For The Ladies

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

dwelt start

9/2

Form: 007-02

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
19-race maiden; took big step forward from low-key reappearance run when close second in this grade over 7f ten days ago and ought to cope with this drop back in trip; another with a fighting chance.
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8th

9

(1)

18th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Shines Ambition

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Runner-up over 7f here in January; below par in three runs since and stamina for 1m has to be taken on trust; experiment with blinkers quickly aborted.

8/1

7th

11

(4)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shines Ambition

9st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

midfield

33/1

12th

7

(8)

20th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Shines Ambition

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

took keen hold, in touch with leaders in centre of group

20/1

10/1

Form: 4756-6 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Never looked dangerous in C&D handicap last month and is on the downgrade now but he didn't run badly here two starts ago and will appreciate today's ease in grade.
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No / Draw
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6th

7

(1)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Hamilton

Global Humor

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

taken down early, upset in stalls, slightly awkward start, held up in last, headway halfway, keeping on inside final furlong, weakened gradually final 110yds

8/1

5th

6

(8)

15th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:35 Ayr

Global Humor

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

taken down early, dwelt start, took keen hold, towards rear, steady headway over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, kept on final 110yds

9/2

6th

4

(9)

28th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Newcastle (AW)

Global Humor

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Multiple winner (twice here) and will no doubt pop up again at some point, but slow starts are holding him back.

7/1

11/2

Form: 26-332

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
A maiden after 18 runs but placed three times over C&D in similar races to this last month, including a close second last time, and it's reasonable to expect another good run.
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5th

8

(10)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

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

OUR TIP

Form: 7-5433 C

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Multiple course winner (mainly over 5f); gave it a pretty good shot from the front when third in very similar races to this over C&D eight days ago and 5f here on Friday; each-way claims again.
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10th

11

(3)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Another Angel

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

led

25/1

10th

11

(3)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Another Angel

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

led

25/1

10th

7

(3)

1st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Another Angel

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Eight-time C&D winner who's into the veteran stage and on the downgrade, arriving on a losing run of 18; is entitled to have come on for last month's Southwell run, following a short break, and the return here will suit.

10/1

Form: 784-54 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Not seen to best effect when fourth of seven in Southwell handicap last month and now 0-5 for current stable but ran quite well from off the pace on consecutive starts at Wolverhampton beforehand and ought to have this race run to suit; worth a second look.
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8

(1)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:40 Catterick

Miss Calculation

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Stella Barclay

Last win was over C&D in May 2024 off 2lb higher mark; mainly kept to AW since and can start slowly; would hold claims if back on song.

13/2

11th
4 (12)
Bryce

10/1

Form: 46248- BF

Last run: 178 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
0-13 when trained by Nigel Tinkler; went close in turf handicap last summer but today's stable debut comes after a six-month absence and he's entitled to need this outing; hood added to cheekpieces.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

4

(12)

4th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bryce

9st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Helen Cuthbert

0-13 when trained by Nigel Tinkler; went close in turf handicap last summer but today's stable debut comes after a six-month absence and he's entitled to need this outing; hood added to cheekpieces.

10/1

8th

5

(2)

10th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:55 Yarmouth

Bryce

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

towards rear

9/2

Form: 308-73 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Nothing like to force of old but, having dropped to this grade, set honest pace before keeping on well for close third at Lingfield (6f) nine days ago; also suited by Tapeta; one to consider.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

16

(2)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Autumn Flight

9st 0lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

Two wins in first spell with this trainer but recent runs in second not up to scratch; weakened out of it behind a couple of these at Brighton then finished two places behind Lion Ring at Lingfield.

20/1

8th

16

(2)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Autumn Flight

9st 0lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

Two wins in first spell with this trainer but recent runs in second not up to scratch; weakened out of it behind a couple of these at Brighton then finished two places behind Lion Ring at Lingfield.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £42.10
Straight Forecast £33.67
Trifecta £513.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Autumn Flight

The Times:

Secret Daay

POSTDATA:

One For The Ladies

The Star:

Cubanista

SPOTLIGHT:

Miss Calculation

Telegraph:

Blackcurrent

D Express:

Global Humor

Daily Record:

Secret Daay

NEWMARKET:

Autumn Flight

Daily Mirror:

Autumn Flight