February 20 / 19.00 Newcastle (AW)

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  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

1st
8 (5)
Sisyphean

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 524-

Last run: 136 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Plenty of promise when fifth of 14 in the Convivial Maiden at York (7f, good to firm) last August and beaten just a head at Ayr (1m, good to soft) next time, but a bit disappointing when a well-held fourth of 11 at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) in October; still sets a useful standard on AW debut after 136 days off.
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8th

3

(8)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:35 Kempton (AW)

Sisyphean

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Spencer

Down the field in Dubai on his stable debut in December (1m1f, good to firm); can go well fresh so a 106-day absence no bad thing; hasn't run over 7f since his debut but he lurks on a dangerous mark and new cheekpieces could give him a lift.

8/1

8

(12)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:40 Ascot

Sisyphean

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Ryan

Four starts at 1m this term have yielded good seconds in competitive York handicaps but his two goes over C&D don't match them; that's enough to put him down the pecking order.

10/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 9

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off just 7-2 for his debut here (6f; hooded) last month, but could only manage ninth of 12; must have been thought capable of better and with stamina in his pedigree no surprise if he shows more over this longer trip; stable also runs the newcomer Superfluidity.
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2nd

9

(2)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Kempton (AW)

Native King

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

midfield

10/1

5th

6

(3)

7th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

17:15 Haydock

Native King

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Came from the rear to win on his handicap/stable debut at Chester (7.5f, good) in June and has suffered trouble in running both starts since; this 3yo retains potential and could play a leading role if getting the breaks.

11/2

4/6

  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
200,000euros yearling; 1,200,000euros 2yo; brother to 1m4f winner Esquiline (RPR 91); dam 7.3f-1m4f winner (including 2yo/Listed; 103), sister to Group 2 winners Manuela De Vega (1m4f) and Hero Look (Italian 7.5f 2yo), half-sister to smart 1m winner Auxerre; stable gets plenty of winners first time out, while his Irish Derby entry and price tag make him very interesting; watch market.
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26th

18

(1)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

No Retreat

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Consistent in Britain and UAE but he has more to do than when getting off the mark at Meydan (7f, good to firm) in February and when third in a lower grade at Haydock (1m) for new yard in May; now has tongue-tie refitted with cheekpieces added.

22/1

3rd

1

(5)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 37y

Class 3

13:15 Haydock

No Retreat

9st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Spells in Britain and UAE have resulted in overall form figures of 3222212; gelded since last run; interesting on first outing for George Scott.

6/1

3rd

1

(5)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 37y

Class 3

13:15 Haydock

No Retreat

9st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Spells in Britain and UAE have resulted in overall form figures of 3222212; gelded since last run; interesting on first outing for George Scott.

6/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 5-

Last run: 72 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
9-1 when fifth of nine on his Wolverhampton debut (7f, Tapeta) in December, blowing the start but making some late headway; half-brother to a four-time AW winner (including here) and improvement can be expected.
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5th

1

(4)

9th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Bluestone

9st 7lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

Blew the start on his debut and flashed his tail last time; it may be in handicaps that he ultimately makes his mark and others hold stronger claims as he goes up in trip again.

7/1

4th

3

(6)

20th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bluestone

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

prominent

14/1

5th

2

10th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

14:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bluestone

9st 7lb

T: Charlie Johnston

slowly away, in rear, some headway against far rail from over 1f out, never dangerous

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam 1m-1m2f winner (including US Grade 3/French Listed; RPR 111), sister to Australian 1m4f Grade 2 winner Yucatan and 1m2f Listed winner Mount Everest, half-sister to 5f Group 2 winner Planet Five out of triple 1m Group 1 winner Six Perfections; nice pedigree and stable can get them ready first time out; market useful.
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6th

9

(8)

19th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Superfluidity

9st 7lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

He has recorded an RPR of 69 in his two runs, latterly not seeing out 1m2f at Chelmsford as well as might have been expected ten days ago; others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

4th

4

(5)

9th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Superfluidity

9st 7lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

Bigger price of his trainer's pair when shaping fairly on his Tapeta debut recently; is entitled to improve and tonight's stiffer test should suit on pedigree.

10/1

5th

9

(4)

20th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Superfluidity

8st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Boughey

carried left start and bumped rival start, soon recovered and in touch with leaders in centre of group

16/1

Form: 74

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
All three starts here, finishing well held in a bumper and a 7f novice but showing more when fourth of 11 over C&D 16 days ago; still may be more of a handicap prospect, though.
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9th

4

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

Sycamore Gap

9st 2lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Stephen Hanlon

Off the mark on AW at Newcastle (1m4f) in September 2024 on his final start for Rebecca Menzies but hasn't seriously threatened in two recent AW outings for new yard since returning from a long absence.

9/1

8th

7

(3)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Sycamore Gap

8st 12lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Stephen Hanlon

Off the mark at the 17th attempt when winning at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) in September 2024 on his final start for Rebecca Menzies; didn't shape badly here over 1m4f on his stable debut last time having been off for 558 days; may build on that over this longer trip.

9/1

5th

3

(7)

5th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:20 Southwell (AW)

Sycamore Gap

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stephen Hanlon

Sent off 1-3 when making it 17th-time lucky at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta) in September 2024; has since left Rebecca Menzies (same owners) and the market should reveal what is expected.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
13,000gns foal, 10,000gns yearling; half-sister to Italian 1m4f winner Sky Whale; dam 1m4f/1m6f AW winner (RPR 79), half-sister to winners Anadora (5f 2yo/6f) and Mawakib (6f/7f) out of Listed-placed French/US 1m winner; stable not a noted source of winning newcomers.
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10th

5

(4)

2nd May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

13:42 Redcar

Fairfax Beauty

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

held up in rear towards far side

20/1

10th

5

(4)

2nd May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

13:42 Redcar

Fairfax Beauty

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

held up in rear towards far side

20/1

8th

4

(5)

23rd Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Fairfax Beauty

8st 13lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

steadied start, held up in last

100/1

33/1

Form: 3-6

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beautifully bred and showed some ability when third of six in one outing for John Butler at Epsom (1m2f, good) in October, but only midfield on stable debut over C&D (25-1; behind Sycamore Gap) this month; may be one for handicaps after this; yard also runs the newcomer Highland Laird.
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3rd

6

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Letsbefrank

9st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

He's reappeared in rude health this year with wins under Lauren Young at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) and Hamilton (1m3f, good); beat bang-in-form stablemate last time and a 5lb higher mark might not stop this course winner.

5/2

1st

4

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

18:45 Hamilton

Letsbefrank

9st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Three wins (C&D, 1m6f and 2m1f) in summer 2024 and, from a reduced mark, back on the scoresheet at Musselburgh (1m4f) three weeks ago when arriving very late on the scene at 20-1 under Lauren Young to deny Fast Fred; back up 4lb but could take another step back up the ladder.

7/2

1st

7

(7)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:15 Musselburgh

Letsbefrank

8st 7lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Three wins (1m3f, 1m6f and 2m1f) in summer 2024 and he's 7lb below his last winning mark; struggled to get competitive last year until his running-on fifth under Lauren Young in a blanket finish on final start (1m4f, soft); reappearance record isn't great and today's test may be a bit too sharp for him.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam 7f winner (including 2yo; RPR 66), out of unraced half-sister to 1m6f winner Merayaat (dam of 1m4f Group 3 winner Hawaafez), descends from smart 5f-1m performer Wedding Bouquet (sister to Oaks winner Imagine); stable not noted for winning newcomers; yard also runs Fairfax Beauty.
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12th

12

(6)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

14:27 Newcastle (AW)

Born To Charm

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Geoffrey Harker

Tailed off in six of his seven starts including in two 1m handicaps here for current yard; has lots to prove now upped to 1m4f and this looks tough on these terms.

50/1

12th

12

(6)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

14:27 Newcastle (AW)

Born To Charm

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Geoffrey Harker

Tailed off in six of his seven starts including in two 1m handicaps here for current yard; has lots to prove now upped to 1m4f and this looks tough on these terms.

50/1

10th

11

(3)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Born To Charm

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Two heavy defeats in turf handicaps in April; fared no better on his stable debut over C&D last week; cheekpieces now added.

40/1

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 5f turf/6f AW winner (RPR 82) out of Argentinian 7f Grade 1 winner; would be a rare winning newcomer from the stable.
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2

(3)

13th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:36 Newcastle (AW)

Highland Laird

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Offered nothing in two course runs over further this year; no appeal.

100/1

4th

3

(1)

3rd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Highland Laird

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Offered nothing on recent debut here (1m) and can't be recommended.

66/1

10th

5

(7)

20th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Highland Laird

8st 11lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

dwelt start, towards rear on far side of group

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £23.00
Straight Forecast £13.88
Trifecta £33.80

Selections

NEWMARKET:

No Retreat

SPOTLIGHT:

Sisyphean

The Times:

Superfluidity

Telegraph:

Born To Charm

POSTDATA:

Sycamore Gap

D Express:

Native King

Daily Record:

Superfluidity

Daily Mail:

No Retreat

Daily Mirror:

No Retreat

The Star:

No Retreat

RP RATINGS:

Sisyphean

The Guardian:

Sisyphean

The Sun:

Sisyphean