February 10 / 19.15 Newcastle (AW)

19.15

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  • Prize money: £3768.48
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 42-212 CD BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Reliable sort who landed C&D handicap before backing it up with a good C&D second 16 days ago; big shout off an unchanged mark.
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4th

2

(4)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:28 Carlisle

Pallas Lord

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Donald Whillans

Has recorded the majority of his wins on Newcastle AW; below par over C&D ten days ago, failing to build on his Hamilton effort; still hasn't scored on turf since 2022.

16/1

7th

6

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:45 Carlisle

Pallas Lord

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Donald Whillans

Handy sort who is 1-1 here and ran well returned to turf when beaten a short head and a neck into third of eight at Hamilton (1m, good) a fortnight ago; ground faster than good probably not ideal, though.

7/1

3rd

3

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Pallas Lord

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Donald Whillans

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (7f) in February but below par both runs since, sixth in 8.5f handicap at Wolverhampton last time; has a rare run on turf now.

7/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 6-3636 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
A three-time C&D winner who beat only one when ridden from the front over C&D 16 days ago; he's the sort to bounce back.
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4th

6

(8)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Odd Socks Havana

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Six of his seven wins have been on AW and yet to win beyond 8.5f; second of 11 at Pontefract (1m, good) ten days ago where he stayed on to suggest this longer trip should suit.

11/2

4th

6

(8)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Odd Socks Havana

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader from over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

11/2

2nd

3

(7)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Pontefract

Odd Socks Havana

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Seb Spencer

Probably better on the AW but won on turf for David O'Meara in July 2021 (6f, good); good second over 1m at Newcastle two runs back and not beaten far when seventh of 13 at Thirsk last week (7f, good to firm).

9/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 0997-4

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Hinted at a revival after four months off on the back of a wind op when fourth of seven in 7f Southwell handicap 23 days ago; he needs considering with blinkers refitted.
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4th

5

(6)

5th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bossy Parker

9st 4lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Winning for the third time at Wolverhampton, and his first over further than 7f, when landing a C&D handicap in March; his stamina looked stretched by 9.4f when fourth 18 days ago; not ruled out back down in distance.

5/2

4th

8

(5)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bossy Parker

9st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

His third win here when holding on grimly last month (8.6f), ending a two-year losing streak; only 2lb higher but he wouldn't be an obvious one to follow up and has never raced over quite this far.

12/1

1st

3

(3)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bossy Parker

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

All four wins at 7f, two on this track, but he lost out only narrowly over C&D in January (Lhebayeb third); found less over 1m at Newcastle (favourite) last month but is of more interest back at Wolverhampton.

5/1

33/1

Form: 0/900/ C

Last run: 541 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
A fair 7f scorer in 2021 for Kevin Ryan but off 18 months since coming in last of 15 in 1m Killarney handicap on his sole start for Eoin McCarthy; others are preferred.
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10th

11

(3)

8th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Cooper

9st 2lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Neil Mechie

Sole success came in a C&D novice for Kevin Ryan as a 3yo; ran with credit when fourth of eight (behind Pallas Lord) on stable debut after 18 months off here (1m) last month, but pulled hard there and blew the start at Southwell last time; has a bit to prove.

25/1

7th

4

(1)

27th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Captain Cooper

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Neil Mechie

7f winner in 2021; went too freely and failed to get home over 1m at Newcastle (attracted support) this month on debut for new yard and return from lengthy layoff; interesting back down in distance with the outing under his belt.

4/1

4th

1

(7)

10th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Cooper

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Neil Mechie

A fair 7f scorer in 2021 for Kevin Ryan but off 18 months since coming in last of 15 in 1m Killarney handicap on his sole start for Eoin McCarthy; others are preferred.

33/1

8/1

Form: 7909-3 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
28-1, returned to form when third of 11 in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap 12 days ago; he needs to back it up now.
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9th

8

(7)

19th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nine Elms

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Kevin Frost

Returned to form with 28-1 third over C&D last month but he failed to back that up at Newcastle last Saturday and is now 0-11 since his last win ten months ago; down the list.

12/1

5th

6

(6)

10th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Nine Elms

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Kevin Frost

28-1, returned to form when third of 11 in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap 12 days ago; he needs to back it up now.

8/1

3rd

2

(8)

29th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nine Elms

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Kevin Frost

Scored twice over C&D in 2021; 0-8 for current stable and form tailed off towards the end of his 2023 campaign; others preferred.

25/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 668/8-

Last run: 256 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Last of eight in 7f Redcar handicap when last seen out eight months ago; this lightly-raced maiden needs to take a big step forward on his Tapeta debut.
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6th

5

(7)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:40 York

Humble Spark

9st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Slow starter whose losing run goes back 17 races to March 2025; however, he went down by only a nose over C&D (good) last month and was caught too far back in a Class 2 at Ayr since; bold show likely with his sights lowered.

6/1

9th

11

(11)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

14:53 Ayr

Humble Spark

8st 8lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Slow starter whose losing run goes back 16 races to March 2025; however, he's been second on three of his last four starts, most recently at York (1m4f, good) last Saturday; slow ground is probably fine; each-way chance.

12/1

2nd

5

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

13:50 York

Humble Spark

9st 11lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Jim Goldie

Often a slow starter; couldn't get into it at Carlisle (1m3f, good to firm) a fortnight ago but runner-up twice in a row at Hamilton (1m5f/1m3f, good) before that; could be involved if today's race pans out favourably.

5/1

Form: 867-

Last run: 157 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has shown only poor form in her three runs to date, coming in seventh of ten in 7f Southwell novice in September; she's in good hands though so is no forlorn hope now going handicapping after a break.
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7th

8

(4)

10th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Coco Starlight

8st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Has shown only poor form in her three runs to date, coming in seventh of ten in 7f Southwell novice in September; she's in good hands though so is no forlorn hope now going handicapping after a break.

12/1

7th

7

(1)

6th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:50 Southwell (AW)

Coco Starlight

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Poor form in two turf events this summer; low-grade handicaps more suitable after this.

33/1

6th

9

(6)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:03 Redcar

Coco Starlight

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Julie Camacho

midfield

33/1

Form: 39-562 CD BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
C&D scorer who signed off for Brian Ellison with a good second of eight over C&D 24 days ago; since changed hands for £5,000 and she's very much in the mix for her new handler.
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8th

4

(8)

10th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Reclaim Victory

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Tjade Collier

C&D scorer who signed off for Brian Ellison with a good second of eight over C&D 24 days ago; since changed hands for £5,000 and she's very much in the mix for her new handler.

3/1

2nd

3

(6)

17th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:30 Newcastle (AW)

Reclaim Victory

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

dwelt start, held up in rear, headway from 3f out, led inside final furlong, kept on but headed post

13/2

6th

4

(5)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Reclaim Victory

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Infrequent winner (3-39), who is not easy to predict but her last success came off this mark and she caught the eye with her strong finish over C&D (fifth of 11) last Thursday; ran into some trouble at a crucial stage in the race and she's an interesting contender.

13/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £9.80
Straight Forecast £12.41
Tricast £47.06
Trifecta £39.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pallas Lord

The Times:

Reclaim Victory

The Guardian:

Bossy Parker

RP RATINGS:

Nine Elms

D Express:

Odd Socks Havana

The Star:

Bossy Parker

Daily Mail:

Pallas Lord

The Sun:

Pallas Lord

Daily Record:

Pallas Lord

Telegraph:

Reclaim Victory

Daily Mirror:

Reclaim Victory

POSTDATA:

Nine Elms