February 13 / 18.30 Newcastle (AW)

18.30

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  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: /783-1

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Encouraging return from a break over C&D in December; marked step forward from that when powering home in a 7f handicap at Southwell three weeks ago; still feasibly weighted up 5lb but dropping back in trip isn't sure to be in his favour.
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2nd

5

(11)

10th Apr 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Grant Wood

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Four wins last year (including C&D) and reappeared with good second at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last month; every chance he'll be in the shake-up.

15/2

2nd

5

(11)

10th Apr 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Grant Wood

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

took keen hold, midfield, headway over 1f out, disputed lead inside final 110yds, just held

15/2

2nd

5

(6)

8th Mar 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 3

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Grant Wood

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

in touch with leaders

12/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 02-212 C BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three seconds and a win from her last four starts, the victory coming over 7f here last month; another who wouldn't be ideally suited if this weren't truly run.
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2nd

5

(8)

20th Apr 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:37 Southwell (AW)

Sibyl Charm

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Looked ready to strike when third at Newcastle in February but two subsequent runs have been disappointing; she's had wind surgery since the latest run and lurks on a dangerous mark.

5/1

2nd

5

(8)

20th Apr 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:37 Southwell (AW)

Sibyl Charm

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Looked ready to strike when third at Newcastle in February but two subsequent runs have been disappointing; she's had wind surgery since the latest run and lurks on a dangerous mark.

5/1

5th

4

(6)

12th Mar 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Sibyl Charm

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Iain Jardine

slowly away, in rear early, headway into midfield after 1f

9/4

12/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 04338- D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Winless since May 2022 but he's slipped in the weights and there has been promise this winter; a strong pace would assist him and he holds each-way claims.
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11th

10

(9)

6th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

15:25 Hamilton

Illusionist

9st 2lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

towards rear

9/1

5th

5

(4)

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Thirsk

Illusionist

9st 5lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

in touch with leaders, headway over 1f out, switched left and keeping on when not clear run inside final furlong, no impression when short of room inside final 110yds

11/4

5th

5

(4)

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Thirsk

Illusionist

9st 5lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

in touch with leaders, headway over 1f out, switched left and keeping on when not clear run inside final furlong, no impression when short of room inside final 110yds

11/4

5/1

Form: 021-43 D BF

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
His three wins have all come over 6f at Southwell but he's effective elsewhere; beaten off this mark twice since his December success but this track might prove more suitable than either Lingfield or Wolverhampton; one for the shortlist.
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7

(2)

17th Feb 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tyke

9st 4lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Went close over C&D last month and was a fair fourth at Southwell (first-time cheekpieces) last time; hard to rule out a good run with visor now tried but he's not easy to predict and losing run is mounting up.

8/1

4th

8

(3)

7th Feb 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Tyke

8st 8lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Patchy form since winning off 6lb higher at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) last May and has a bit to find with Many A Star and Ormolulu on last month's C&D running; application of cheekpieces needs to make a difference.

9/1

4th

8

(3)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Tyke

8st 8lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Patchy form since winning off 6lb higher at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) last May and has a bit to find with Many A Star and Ormolulu on last month's C&D running; application of cheekpieces needs to make a difference.

9/1

Form: 3155-3 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Only 1lb higher than for 7f win at Kempton in November; solid efforts since but he will need a return to his peak to come out on top.
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6th

4

(8)

28th Mar 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Dark Side Thunder

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

midfield

6/1

4th

4

(6)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Dark Side Thunder

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

raced in second, lost position 2f out, kept on inside final furlong

13/2

4th

11

(4)

24th Oct 2024

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0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Dark Side Thunder

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Only 1lb higher than for his C&D win in March; some good efforts in defeat on turf this summer and he shouldn't be judged too harshly on latest Chelmsford sixth (well backed); one to consider.

16/1

14/1

Form: 183-95 C BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Closely matched with El Montejean on a couple of Pontefract runs last year; won a 7f handicap here in November and he was strong in the market prior to a slightly disappointing effort over that trip here 11 days ago; good mark but he's another who will need a strong pace back in trip.
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2

(14)

18th Apr 2025

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0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Sam England

mounted in chute and taken down early

7/2

2

(14)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Sam England

mounted in chute and taken down early, dwelt start, held up in rear, brought down over 1f out

7/2

2nd

8

(5)

29th Mar 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

held up in rear, not clear run when going easily over 1f out, headway inside final furlong, went second towards finish, nearest finish

4/1

Form: 127-33 CD BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
C&D winner off 3lb lower in November; near miss at Southwell the following month and he's hit the frame in 6f handicaps the last twice; should go well again.
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5th

6

(7)

28th Oct 2024

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0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Secret Road

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tristan Davidson

Two wins and a short-head second to his name in five runs over C&D following his victory off 4lb lower three weeks ago (first-time tongue-tie; well backed after a few ordinary efforts); this is tougher upped from 0-60 company.

5/1

5th

6

(7)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Secret Road

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tristan Davidson

Two wins and a short-head second to his name in five runs over C&D following his victory off 4lb lower three weeks ago (first-time tongue-tie; well backed after a few ordinary efforts); this is tougher upped from 0-60 company.

5/1

1st

4

(2)

8th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Secret Road

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tristan Davidson

Scored over C&D in March off 5lb higher mark; well held on his last three starts and a first-time tongue-tie is now attached to go with the regular hood; well handicapped but needs to show more.

10/1

8th
11 (9)
Kats Bob

20/1

Form: 58-130 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest effort here and the return to 6f should suit too; stable also run Sibyl Charm; each-way shout.
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1st

3

(2)

22nd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Thirsk

Kats Bob

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Made it 3-3 for this yard (all over 6f on Tapeta) when scoring at Southwell last month; last season's turf performances left something to be desired but he's a five-time winner on grass who has to be respected.

3/1

1st

3

(2)

22nd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Thirsk

Kats Bob

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Made it 3-3 for this yard (all over 6f on Tapeta) when scoring at Southwell last month; last season's turf performances left something to be desired but he's a five-time winner on grass who has to be respected.

3/1

1st

7

(6)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Kats Bob

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

dwelt start, took keen hold, towards rear

4/1

Form: 31-2 CD BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won a weak C&D novice in November; not sure how much depth there was in the Wolverhampton novice in which he finished second last month either (5f); represents a much-respected yard but doesn't leap off the page as being ahead of his mark.
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8th

1

(5)

23rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Master Dandy

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Clover

midfield

20/1

8th

1

(5)

23rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Master Dandy

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Clover

midfield, weakened from over 1f out

20/1

6th

3

(1)

3rd Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Master Dandy

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Clover

On a winning mark but two runs for his new yard haven't suggested he was ready to take advantage; back up in trip in a change of headgear.

10/1

Form: 4289-7

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Two runs for his new yard this winter suggest he'll need a bit more help from the handicapper before he's of major interest.
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2nd

6

(4)

20th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hallowed Time

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

Won at Chester (6f, heavy) in September but he has a patchy profile and has been well held in his last four runs including over C&D (behind Em Jay Kay) two weeks ago; AW record now stands at 0-8 and others are preferred.

16/1

2nd

6

(4)

20th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hallowed Time

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

Won at Chester (6f, heavy) in September but he has a patchy profile and has been well held in his last four runs including over C&D (behind Em Jay Kay) two weeks ago; AW record now stands at 0-8 and others are preferred.

16/1

6th

4

(6)

6th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hallowed Time

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Mark Loughnane

Won in the mud at Chester (6f) in September but he has a patchy profile and was well held in final two runs in the autumn; bit to prove again after a break and he's 0-7 on AW.

12/1

10/1

Form: 00421- D

Last run: 177 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the tenth attempt when gamely landing a 6f handicap at Pontefract in August; 5lb rise not excessive (still 5lb lower then when starting his handicap career) but he'll need to be cherry ripe to win this back from 177 days off.
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5th

6

(5)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Leicester

El Montejean

9st 0lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Ben Lund

took keen hold, led

50/1

5th

6

(5)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Leicester

El Montejean

9st 0lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Ben Lund

took keen hold, led

50/1

11th

3

(10)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

El Montejean

9st 9lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Ben Lund

6f turf win for previous yard; poor form for current stable, latterly back on AW; enough to prove.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3127-8 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Three turf wins for Charles Hills and feasibly treated on last season's best; should come on for last month's stable debut here but he will need to leave that effort well behind.
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12th

1

(3)

13th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Shobiz

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Three turf wins for Charles Hills and feasibly treated on last season's best; should come on for last month's stable debut here but he will need to leave that effort well behind.

40/1

8th

3

(2)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Shobiz

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Promise on AW for Charles Hills but his three wins have come on turf; doubt he's handicapped out of things for new yard (sold for 6,000gns in October) but he'll need to be at his best back from 173 days off.

12/1

7th

4

(3)

27th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

18:00 Yarmouth

Shobiz

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

Has missed two chunks of his career but returned from the latest one in good form, finding plenty to win going away at Newbury before just losing out there in June (both at 6f on good; has won on soft); solid chance under Kieran Shoemark, who is 2-3 on him.

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £24.20
Straight Forecast £18.74
Tricast £149.58
Trifecta £329.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Sibyl Charm

The Guardian:

Grant Wood

NEWMARKET:

Master Dandy

SPOTLIGHT:

Tyke

Telegraph:

Shobiz

D Express:

Illusionist

POSTDATA:

Sibyl Charm

The Times:

Sibyl Charm

Daily Mail:

Sibyl Charm

TOPSPEED:

Tyke

Daily Mirror:

Grant Wood

The Star:

Grant Wood

The Sun:

Master Dandy

Daily Record:

Master Dandy