February 17 / 18.30 Newcastle (AW)

18.30

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BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap

  • Prize money: £6071.44
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 00-111 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Failed to win for Tim Easterby but he's 3-4 for his new yard, completing a hat-trick at Lingfield three weeks ago when overcoming adversity; that form has been boosted since, he's run well over C&D before and he remains of interest despite a 5lb rise.
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2nd

3

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:15 Wetherby

Hes An Angel

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Often blows the start and/or races too freely but is a six-time AW winner, most recently in 5f Wolverhampton classified on Monday; faces tougher task under 5lb penalty in this handicap and his turf strike-rate is 0-13.

10/1

1st

5

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hes An Angel

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Not as good since missing more than a year, does most racing over 6f and will always come with risks, given a propensity to blow the start and/or pull hard; this is easier down to 0-50 company for the first time, though, and he's capable if it falls right.

8/1

8th

5

(8)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Hes An Angel

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Kevin Frost

Hold-up performer who scored at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in January but he's not hit the same level since and has finished eighth in his three runs (Tapeta/turf); on dangerous mark but he has something to prove and slow starts can be an issue.

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 2437-1 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Had a good 2023 and she returned from four months off with a front-running 5f win here three weeks ago; up 2lb today and no surprise to see her give a good account.
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5

(1)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Ripon

Hurt You Never

9st 6lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

14-66 and somewhat of a Hamilton Park specialist; creditable third to Vince L'Amour (Betweenthesticks second) over C&D on penultimate start but, that aside, she hasn't been overly competitive; easing mark (8lb below her last winning one) offers some hope.

14/1

9th

5

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Hurt You Never

9st 3lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Best on good/firmer; 14-time winner who showed clear signs of a return to form at Ripon last time, finishing third; enters calculations off 6lb below last winning mark.

13/2

3rd

6

(7)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Ripon

Hurt You Never

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Prolific winner who is on a dangerous mark but she's been out of sorts since completing a double at Hamilton (5f, good) last August; has plenty to prove and needs to turn things around back in trip.

16/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 448-86 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in 5f and 7f handicaps here last month on his return from a six-month break; down in the weights and he's the type to come good sooner rather than later.
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8th

2

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Westmorian

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Gained three 6f wins on the AW last spring but he went off the boil and refused to race in the Ayr Silver Cup on his final outing; hard to see him breaking his turf duck after eight months off.

25/1

11

(7)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Westmorian

9st 10lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Grant Tuer

He had a very good run on AW in the spring, winning three in a row over 6f, but was last to finish on his latest start in May; it's hard to see him breaking his turf duck off an 18lb higher mark than his most recent defeat on grass in June 2024.

40/1

Form: 45-746 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Wins in his turn and he's back down to the same mark as when seeing off nine rivals at Wolverhampton in December; others stronger today all the same.
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3rd

7

(4)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:12 Catterick

Ramon Di Loria

8st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Ewan Whillans

Multiple AW and turf winner from 5f-7f; back on his last winning turf mark from Ayr 13 months ago (has twice won on AW since); below par latest but not ruled out if able to bounce back.

10/1

6th

9

(3)

26th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:07 Southwell (AW)

Ramon Di Loria

9st 2lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Won twice (6f/7f) in February and he was a good second to a thriving rival over C&D in his bid for a hat-trick; beaten off a lower mark twice since and more minor money perhaps his best hope.

8/1

5th

9

(6)

17th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ramon Di Loria

9st 1lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Dual course winner last month who's continued in form since, faring best of those held up when not far behind Bomb Squad over C&D on Friday; one of the likelier winners.

4/1

16/1

Form: 1960-7 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Conditions shouldn't be an issue and he should be at concert pitch after two runs back from a five-month break; 3lb lower than for his last win; likely to be found less-competitive 0-70s in the coming weeks though.
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7th

2

(8)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ballyare

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Lucinda Russell

One-time useful sprinter but his powers are on the wane; showed he could still cut it at this level when a close fourth over C&D last month but he'll need the pace to collapse if he's to end his barren spell.

8/1

7th

2

(8)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ballyare

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Lucinda Russell

One-time useful sprinter but his powers are on the wane; showed he could still cut it at this level when a close fourth over C&D last month but he'll need the pace to collapse if he's to end his barren spell.

8/1

5th

7

(1)

18th Jan 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ballyare

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lucinda Russell

midfield

15/2

6th
10 (5)
Rory

8/1

Form: 5-0223 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in December; beaten six times since but he remains in top form; stable also responsible for Bonito Cavalo.
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7th

7

(1)

6th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Hold-up performer who needs the cards to fall right; losing run stretches back to July 2024 and others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

6th

7

(11)

20th Jan 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:13 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

7-91 but without a win since July 2024; didn't get the breaks when fifth at Southwell (6f) on penultimate start and was an encouraging third to an in-form pair over C&D (beaten under 2l) 11 days ago; a likely player under Mulrennan.

4/1

13

(13)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

9st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Three-time course scorer; on a long losing sequence but holds a good chance off current mark, provided he takes well to first-time visor; has won in cheekpieces.

10/1

Form: 3900-7

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Promise for George Boughey last spring, including a 7f maiden win at Lingfield; yet to fire for new yard and too much to prove for comfort.
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6th

2

(5)

25th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Naaser

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

took keen hold, midfield

10/1

7th

4

(9)

18th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Naaser

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Quite lightly raced for his age but has not shown a great deal in his four starts for this stable (6f-7f) and needs to turn a corner.

33/1

7th

5

(3)

17th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Naaser

9st 5lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

raced in second, lost second over 2f out, weakened gradually from over 1f out

50/1

8th
8 (10)
Pub Talk

50/1

Form: 500-79

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Big prices and has finished out the back in two AW runs for his new stable this year; may need more help from the handicapper.
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8th

2

(5)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Pub Talk

9st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Lost his way over the last couple of years but recent return on AW (6f) wasn't devoid of promise; mixed record at 1m but down to a good mark.

4/1

8th

2

(5)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Pub Talk

9st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Lost his way over the last couple of years but recent return on AW (6f) wasn't devoid of promise; mixed record at 1m but down to a good mark.

4/1

Non-runners

After John, Bonito Cavalo, Elladora

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Payout
Exacta £15.50
Straight Forecast £20.82
Tricast £51.20
Trifecta £53.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Bonito Cavalo

SPOTLIGHT:

He's An Angel

The Star:

Hurt You Never

TOPSPEED:

Rory

The Guardian:

Bonito Cavalo

Daily Mail:

Bonito Cavalo

D Express:

Bonito Cavalo

Daily Mirror:

Bonito Cavalo

The Sun:

Bonito Cavalo

RP RATINGS:

He's An Angel

The Times:

He's An Angel

Telegraph:

He's An Angel

Daily Record:

He's An Angel