February 20 / 16.55 Newcastle (AW)

16.55

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Boost Your Acca-Fenwa With BetUK Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.10
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 84-542 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
All four AW wins have come over further at this track and he ran well when second of seven here (1m4f) a week ago; races off the same mark, but this may be an inadequate test for him now; stable also runs Lochnaver.
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5

(7)

25th Mar 2024

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1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Shaftoe

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

took keen hold, held up in rear, pulled up quickly over 4f out, broke down

5/2

1st

2

(1)

23rd Mar 2024

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1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Shaftoe

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

ducked left start, held up in last, smooth headway over 2f out, going easily but waiting for room against near rail over 1f out, soon switched left, pushed along and squeezed through to lead inside final furlong, readily

6/4

1st

2

(2)

12th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Shaftoe

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Five-time course winner, three of them over tonight's trip, latterly off 2lb lower last month; hit traffic in a messy affair at Wolverhampton latest and, while a bigger field would have been ideal (is usually dropped in and can pull), he's shortlisted.

5/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 210-76 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
1lb lower than when winning over C&D in November, but below that form in three starts since including when sixth of ten (4l behind Busby) back here ten days ago; needs to bounce back.
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6th

11

(7)

15th Mar 2024

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lochnaver

8st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim Goldie

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

12/1

4th

7

(2)

8th Mar 2024

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1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lochnaver

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Didn't have the race run to suit down to 1m here last Friday and needs considering on her previous C&D near-miss (four of tonight's rivals behind); goes on the shortlist.

5/1

5th

12

(1)

1st Mar 2024

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lochnaver

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jim Goldie

Well handicapped and travelled well before going down narrowly over 1m2f here recently; the obvious worry is that it's been a long time since she ran over 1m (stays 1m4f).

7/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 475-94

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden who put up a fair effort when fourth of eight in an amateur riders' event over C&D (wore first-time visor; just behind Absolute Dream) this month, but it did look as though he would appreciate a return to further.
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7

(1)

18th Sep 2025

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1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Mass Consumption

10st 0lb

J: Miss Lauren Frost

T: Kevin Frost

Well held after racing too freely at Haydock (11.6f) recently and now 0-20 but ran quite well when fourth under Lauren Frost on last month's stable debut at Pontefract (1m2f, good to firm), and his jockey (three wins from 35 rides under rules) is by far the most experienced in this race.

8/1

14

(1)

4th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

14:00 Haydock

Mass Consumption

9st 11lb

J: Miss Lauren Frost

T: Kevin Frost

19-race maiden, 15 of those for Brian Ellison; made a respectable start for new yard four weeks ago but he's 3lb out of the handicap today and needs much more like his best form of previous campaigns.

25/1

4th

9

(8)

6th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

14:30 Pontefract

Mass Consumption

9st 12lb

J: Miss Lauren Frost

T: Kevin Frost

18-race maiden, the last 15 of these for Brian Ellison; sold 16 days ago for £3,500; with this season's form not as good as last term's, it looks like he's best watched.

20/1

Form: 62-234 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-43 a concern, but he has been placed in his last three goes over this C&D, the latest when second of 11 from 2lb higher last month; may be worth taking a chance on.
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9th

3

(2)

8th Nov 2024

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1m 2f 42y

Class 5

15:28 Newcastle (AW)

Isle Of Wolves

9st 8lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Harriet Bethell

took keen hold, held up in midfield

5/2

9th

3

(2)

8th Nov 2024

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1m 2f 42y

Class 5

15:28 Newcastle (AW)

Isle Of Wolves

9st 8lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Harriet Bethell

took keen hold, held up in midfield

5/2

1st

2

(3)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:08 Nottingham

Isle Of Wolves

11st 4lb

J: Miss Hannah Dring

T: Harriet Bethell

travelled strongly, slowly away, midfield, smooth headway over 2f out, led going easily over 1f out, shaken up and went clear inside final furlong, easily

2/1

8/1

Form: 454-24 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Solid efforts in defeat off similar marks over 1m here in his last five starts; should have no problem with the return to a longer trip and one for the shortlist.
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5th

10

(13)

2nd Jun 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Little Ted

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

9-96; just failed to reel in Wyvern over 7f here in December but laboured since; weakened, well down the field at Ripon (1m, good; beaten 17l) latest; is fairly treated but the chances are that age is beginning to catch up with him.

10/1

12th

5

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Little Ted

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Has three course wins over 1m2f; hasn't figured at Redcar or Ayr since returning to turf last month; best watched.

16/1

6th

7

(8)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Little Ted

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Into the veteran stage but on a competitive mark on form as recent as December; recent Redcar run should have sharpened him up but others may have his measure for win purposes.

10/1

Form: 22819- CD

Last run: 141 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Appreciated the drop in trip when returning to winning ways over C&D last September, but didn't reproduce the form back here 13 days later; races off the same mark on this return from five months off; has a bit to prove.
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8th

4

(2)

19th Mar 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Prince Achille

9st 8lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

His last five wins have come over C&D, the latest in November; recent efforts no more than respectable, though, and remains 4lb above that last successful mark.

10/1

7th

1

(3)

28th Feb 2026

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1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Prince Achille

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

His last five wins have come at Newcastle, but he hasn't been at his best there in last three starts; went close off this mark in November but he needs to get back near that level; all AW wins have been at 1m2f but he has won over this trip on turf.

8/1

5th

5

(8)

14th Feb 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Prince Achille

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Bagged a fifth C&D victory in November and in good nick subsequently, not seen to ideal effect when fourth of 11 back over C&D 25 days ago; a likely player eased 1lb.

6/1

Form: 7-5241 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Admirable veteran who was gaining his ninth course win when successful in a 0-50 classified event over C&D ten days ago; may just find a couple too strong back at this level, though.
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8th

8

(5)

8th Mar 2024

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1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Great Colaci

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gillian Boanas

Veteran who notched a ninth win at the track when landing a 0-50 classified over C&D last month; since well held behind four of these back into handicap company and others are stronger once more.

10/1

7th

9

(1)

20th Feb 2024

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1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Great Colaci

9st 0lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Gillian Boanas

midfield

13/2

1st

3

(7)

10th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Great Colaci

9st 2lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Gillian Boanas

Veteran with eight course wins to his name, most recently over 1m4f in September; went close over 1m last month and returning to this intermediate trip should suit; not ruled out each-way.

11/2

Form: 04-703 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner (6f) who was attempting this far for the first time when third of eight in an amateur riders' event over C&D this month; now 2lb below his last winning mark and each-way claims again with a repeat.
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5th

3

(1)

12th Dec 2024

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Newcastle (AW)

Absolute Dream

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders, bit short of room over 1f out, kept on

10/1

5th

3

(1)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Newcastle (AW)

Absolute Dream

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders, bit short of room over 1f out, kept on

10/1

8th

5

(8)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Absolute Dream

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Richard Fahey

C&D scorer didn't enjoy the best of runs when a solid fifth of ten in 6f Newcastle handicap 13 days ago; he merits serious consideration off a 1lb lower mark.

13/2

14/1

Form: 90-8

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Astronomical prices and hasn't beaten many in three novices over 7f-1m3f on turf/Polytrack; hard to recommend on handicap debut unless market suggests otherwise.
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9th

10

(7)

4th Apr 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Miss Billie

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Wigham

Front-runner whose best recent effort was when beaten a neck in a 0-50 classified event over C&D (first-time blinkers) in February; twice well held since, though, and is now 0-17.

20/1

9th

10

(7)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Miss Billie

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Wigham

Front-runner whose best recent effort was when beaten a neck in a 0-50 classified event over C&D (first-time blinkers) in February; twice well held since, though, and is now 0-17.

20/1

14/1

Form: 07155- D

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 19 starts under rules came at Pontefract (1m2f, good to firm; first time cheekpieces) in May last year; placed three time over hurdles since, but he may need a stiffer test than this now and has been off 132 days.
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12th

7

27th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:25 Stratford

A Shining Moon

10st 12lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Paul Midgley

towards rear, bad mistake 3rd

16/1

12th

6

(12)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

16:55 Redcar

A Shining Moon

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

More than a year since he ran well on the Flat and the switch to blinkers didn't help last time (returns to the usual cheekpieces today); would be a surprise winner upped from 1m2f.

25/1

8th

7

(3)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

14:10 Beverley

A Shining Moon

10st 4lb

J: Mr Lewis Kent

T: Paul Midgley

On a lengthy losing sequence and he failed to beat a rival in 1m4f handicap at Leicester last month; blinkers replace the usual cheekpieces here with plenty to prove.

25/1

Non-runners

Busby

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £23.80
Straight Forecast £22.03
Tricast £118.81
Trifecta £186.80

Selections

Daily Mirror:

Bobby Shaftoe

POSTDATA:

Lochnaver

SPOTLIGHT:

Isle Of Wolves

The Guardian:

Absolute Dream

Telegraph:

Great Colaci

D Express:

Little Ted

The Sun:

Bobby Shaftoe

The Star:

Bobby Shaftoe

The Times:

Lochnaver

RP RATINGS:

Isle Of Wolves

Daily Record:

Absolute Dream

Daily Mail:

Great Colaci