February 20 / 18.30 Newcastle (AW)

18.30

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  • Prize money: £7955.68
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 11/41- C

Last run: 226 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who is 0-2 on turf but 3-3 on the AW (including a win over 7f here); still open to further improvement and the market should indicate how ready she is thought to be on her return from 226 days off.
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17th

13

(14)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Azure Angel

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Has not yet won above Listed level; anything but disgraced when mid-division in the King Charles III at Royal Ascot or when a close fifth to Redorange in a C&D Listed race after, but it's hard to see her in this picture.

150/1

15th

9

(10)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Azure Angel

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Respectable effort in midfield in the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) last month before 1l fifth of 13 in Listed race at York (5f, good to firm); however, a career best is needed today.

25/1

5th

7

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Azure Angel

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Likeable mare with a good strike-rate; ran at least as well as could have been expected when midfield in Group 1 at Royal Ascot (125-1) last time, but she was only fifth to Washington Heights in Listed event the time before; may again be up against it.

16/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 1-1128 CD BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has done his stable proud since switching to the AW with blinkers fitted in October, winning five times and being placed on four occasions in his first nine starts; however, the step up to this level may have found him out here (7f) last time, so he has a bit to prove from the same mark.
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3rd

5

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

The Caltonian

9st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Linda Perratt

All his seven victories have come on the AW but he wasn't discredited with fourth of ten in 6f Newmarket handicap 15 days ago; not out of things eased 1lb.

11/2

4th

9

(2)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:12 Newmarket (July)

The Caltonian

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Linda Perratt

Multiple AW winner; has shown most of his turf form at Ayr, not disgraced last time; 0-22 in this sphere, so the booking of Oisin Murphy (up for first time) needs to make a significant difference.

10/1

5th

9

(9)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Ayr

The Caltonian

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Linda Perratt

Useful on AW on his day but 0-21 on turf; handicapped accordingly but his latest C&D 12th didn't suggest he was the answer to today's puzzle.

25/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 32151- CD

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
2-3 over C&D late last year; 7lb higher than for his latest success in December, but he only made his debut in August so likely there is still plenty more to come from him; respected.
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12th

10

(7)

9th Dec 2024

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0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Solray

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

midfield in centre of group

10/1

12th

10

(7)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Solray

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

midfield in centre of group

10/1

8th

4

(5)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:48 Newcastle (AW)

Solray

9st 7lb

J: Sorin Moldoveanu

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

slightly awkward start, pushed along soon after start, always behind

8/1

16/1

Form: 9-5425 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Talented but hugely frustrating, running well in defeat in recent months as when chasing home Secret Guest over C&D two starts back; may get it right one day, but losing run now up to 32 which makes him hard to recommend for win purposes.
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9th

8

(7)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Pontefract

Mondammej

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

9yo who has dropped down the weights and showed spark when second of four at Nottingham last month; however, well beaten at Thirsk since and he's winless on turf since September 2021; others appeal more.

50/1

12th

9

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

Mondammej

9st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Talented veteran but has temperament to match his ability; no turf win since 2021 and when second at Nottingham 11 days ago there were only four runners; more minor money perhaps his best hope.

9/1

2nd

1

(4)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:50 Nottingham

Mondammej

10st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Winless on turf since 2021 but showed more on his second run back from a break last time, is now 2lb lower and this is easier than the handicaps he's used to contesting; tends to be held up and a speed-favouring 5f in a small field may not be optimal but he's capable.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 426-21 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Last five starts have come over C&D, the latest when winning in good style 16 days ago with Mondammej second and Mighty Power third; 3lb higher, but another big run is likely.
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8th

8

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Secret Guest

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

No win since May 2025 (Thirsk) but is rated 14lb lower as a result; had every chance when fourth of ten at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; beaten over 6l) 17 days ago; more required here with Paul Mulrennan back aboard.

10/1

4th

5

(9)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

Secret Guest

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Bryan Smart

Sole start here saw him finish eighth in the 2023 edition of this; picked up a Thirsk handicap last May but no wins since and his last two efforts have been modest, albeit he fluffed the start last time; career-low mark.

11/1

10th

3

(3)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Secret Guest

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Bryan Smart

Lacks consistency now and has become hard to win with; down to a career-low mark but his record here is far from exciting and he's some way down the pecking order.

16/1

Form: 267-13 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Three of his four wins have come over C&D, the latest when beating Secret Guest by a neck on his return from 117 days off last month, while he looked unfortunate not to finish even closer when third of 12 behind the same rival back here 16 days ago; likely to go well again from the same mark.
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12th

7

(9)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Mighty Power

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

Has been useful on AW in the past but nothing for his current stable to make him of interest tonight.

33/1

8th

10

(4)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:42 Newcastle (AW)

Mighty Power

8st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Lisa Williamson

On a two-year losing spell and current mark reflects a big decline in his form; others preferred.

25/1

8th

7

(6)

19th Feb 2026

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mighty Power

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Lisa Williamson

Much better than this on AW in his pomp but there hasn't been much to celebrate in five runs for this yard, including returned to AW when last of seven over C&D two weeks ago; another ease in grade today but he's risky.

10/1

14/1

Form: 20025- D

Last run: 137 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Four wins for Clive Cox in 2022 including when making a successful racecourse debut at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta), but unraced on the AW since; makes his stable debut after 137 days off having changed hands for 85,000gns in October; market can guide.
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3rd

9

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Lethal Nymph

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

His three wins for this yard include a soft-ground success at Doncaster just under a year ago; went close at Pontefract in June and the door opened again when getting up late at Newcastle (again 5f, AW) last Thursday; hasn't won off a mark this high since 2022 but it's not hard to see him going well on his first visit to Beverley.

13/2

1st

4

(11)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Lethal Nymph

9st 13lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

C&D win off 1lb higher last November; retains all his ability as a 7yo and he is a major player back on Tapeta.

7/1

8th

2

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Lethal Nymph

11st 12lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Paul Midgley

Probably best at 5f and went down by only a head at Pontefract five weeks ago; had previously shaped well when fifth in a big field on this course; trainer has won this race three times in the last eight seasons and Johnny Burke looks a positive jockey booking.

11/2

Form: 2645-6 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Two wins for the Charltons (including over C&D as a 2yo) and makes his debut for his new yard having been picked up for 22,000gns this month; should be suited by the return to this trip, but others make greater appeal.
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11th

2

(9)

10th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Zaman Jemil

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: John & Sean Quinn

Newcastle winner (6f, Tapeta) as a 2yo, but losing run up to 14 despite a plummeting mark; plenty to prove after four months off.

10/1

11th

2

(9)

10th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Zaman Jemil

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: John & Sean Quinn

Newcastle winner (6f, Tapeta) as a 2yo, but losing run up to 14 despite a plummeting mark; plenty to prove after four months off.

10/1

9th

3

(11)

5th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

17:13 Carlisle

Zaman Jemil

10st 6lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: John & Sean Quinn

bit short of room soon after start, took keen hold, prominent, weakened inside final furlong

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £40.30
Straight Forecast £54.98
Tricast £99.88
Trifecta £137.50

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Azure Angel

RP RATINGS:

Solray

POSTDATA:

Secret Guest

SPOTLIGHT:

Mighty Power

TOPSPEED:

Mondammej

D Express:

Solray

Daily Mirror:

Solray

The Star:

Solray

The Times:

Azure Angel

Telegraph:

Azure Angel

The Guardian:

Azure Angel

The Sun:

Azure Angel

Daily Record:

Azure Angel

Daily Mail:

Secret Guest