February 22 / 17.30 Newcastle (AW)

17.30

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  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 543- BF

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Promise in two course novice events in late 2023, most recently third of 11 over 6f 11 weeks ago; could do with settling better now back up in trip for his handicap debut but he is unexposed and needs consideration.
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4th

6

(7)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Smart Vision

9st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Stable's quiet year has seen him plummet down the weights and he is now on an extremely tempting mark; didn't run badly at Sandown four weeks ago and he has run well in all three visits to Newcastle; shortlisted.

8/1

4th

1

(7)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

13:55 Sandown

Smart Vision

10st 0lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

He won three times over 5f last August-October and is 8lb below his last winning mark; drops back in trip today but he's finished down the field on all five starts this season and has plenty to prove.

9/1

9th

6

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

13:35 Chester

Smart Vision

8st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Six-time winner who went close here (5f, heavy) in September; yet to get going this term but there is the slightest suspicion he's potentially running into form; attractively handicapped and not completely dismissed at likely rewarding odds.

20/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 4745-1 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Responded well to pressure when making a winning return to action at Kempton five weeks ago (7f; hooded first time and gelded since previous start); 4lb rise fair enough given his superiority, even though the form has taken some knocks since.
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7th

7

(14)

11th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Havanarama

9st 11lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Hugo Palmer

in rear

10/1

9

(1)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Havanarama

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Hugo Palmer

prominent early, in touch with leaders after 1f, weakened over 2f out

11/2

6th

8

(2)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Havanarama

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Hugo Palmer

Steady progression in handicaps this year but he's had plenty of racing now and the handicapper knows where he is; no obvious reason he won't go well again for his in-form yard but is vulnerable to improvers.

6/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: -42233 CD BF

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won twice here as a 2yo and has been running well in defeat this year, most recently third of eight over 1m last week; has no secrets but likely to give it another good go.
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11th

7

(6)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Pontefract

Likeashadow

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Alan Brown

Saddle slipped when pulled up last time; best form on the AW and hasn't been running well enough before that to suggest he can take this.

14/1

11th

7

(6)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Pontefract

Likeashadow

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Alan Brown

Saddle slipped when pulled up last time; best form on the AW and hasn't been running well enough before that to suggest he can take this.

14/1

10

(6)

24th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:20 Beverley

Likeashadow

8st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Alan Brown

Ran well on AW as recently as last November and he's tumbled down the weights since, but for good reason; needs to get back on track.

33/1

16/1

Form: 6554-9

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish gelding who has finished down the field in two runs for current stable this winter; stable may have stronger claims with Smart Vision.
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4th

3

(1)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Mariner

10st 11lb

J: Mr Jamie Neild

T: Jennie Candlish

Off the mark for the season when winning a 1m2f handicap at Doncaster 16 days ago, suited by the strong pace; 3lb higher mark to contend with and his stamina isn't assured.

100/30

1st

3

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 6

15:40 Doncaster

Mariner

9st 6lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Jennie Candlish

Some return to form in his last two races and wasn't far away over 1m here last time when a stronger pace would have helped; interesting returned to further, having won over this far.

11/4

4th

4

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

16:48 Doncaster

Mariner

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Jennie Candlish

Latest Nottingham third in this headgear was a bit better and he'll be a threat to all if recapturing the form he showed when a close second over C&D (good to firm) off 2lb higher in April, particularly with Jack Callan taking an additional 3lb off.

4/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: O81-64

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Rewarded market support in a 6f novice at Chelmsford in December but he's only beaten one home in his two handicap runs since (6f and 1m); due to be 2lb lower from the weekend; hopes rest on this intermediate trip giving him a lift.
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8

(4)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:30 Chepstow

Kapparis Kid

9st 3lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Ben Lund

Dual 6f AW winner for Tony Carroll in early part of this year, but not quite at same level for current stable in recent months; drops back to a more suitable trip after recent 1m defeat but still makes only limited appeal.

20/1

6th

8

(5)

23rd May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Kapparis Kid

8st 9lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Ben Lund

His three wins have come on AW and he has been unplaced in all nine turf runs; on a basement mark but there are risks attached.

20/1

6th

8

(5)

23rd May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Kapparis Kid

8st 9lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Ben Lund

His three wins have come on AW and he has been unplaced in all nine turf runs; on a basement mark but there are risks attached.

20/1

13/2

Form: 3513-1 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
2-3 for Jack Jones, the second win coming in a C&D handicap last month (made all); 4lb higher mark asks a stiffer question but there could well be more in the tank and an easy lead is a possibility.
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6th

5

(7)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Star Mind

9st 8lb

J: Danny O’Leary

T: Gerard O’Leary

Wildly inconsistent mare who was hit with a sharp rise for an easy Leopardstown win in April; twice well held at the same course since for an Irish trainer who has also declared Blue Anthem in the 3:30

6/1

16th

8

(10)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

Star Mind

9st 9lb

J: Danny O’Leary

T: Gerard O’Leary

Bolted up over C&D (yld-sft) in April off 8lb lower; burst blood vessel on her next start over 1m2f here in May and off since; comes with risks attached now.

16/1

8th

10

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:47 Leopardstown

Star Mind

9st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Was fit from Dundalk when winning an amateur riders' race over 1m1f here a month ago; 9lb rise offset by rider's claim; one for the shortlist.

4/1

9/1

Form: 79-53

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Similar form in two runs for new stable, more recently finishing a close third of five in a 1m handicap at Lingfield; cheekpieces now added and he needs improvement for them.
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11

(8)

13th Aug 2024

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

20:00 Hamilton

Reveal

9st 2lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

0-11 but was short-headed in first-time blinkers (retained) over 1m3f here (good to firm) ten days ago, when well clear of the third; he's a contender if backing up that latest run and coping with the slower ground.

6/1

2nd

4

(4)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

20:40 Hamilton

Reveal

9st 0lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

Well handicapped on his AW form at up to 1m earlier in the year; best run since switching to turf when stepped up to 1m2f at Ayr (good) four weeks ago but he wasn't strong at the finish and it remains to be seen whether this slightly longer trip suits; wears first-time blinkers.

5/1

4th

3

(6)

7th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ayr

Reveal

9st 4lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

took keen hold, in touch with leaders in centre of group

14/1

12/1

Form: 48-5

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Signs of promise in her three runs in 6f fillies' novice events thus far; bred to do better over this trip but such progress is required.
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5th

6

(8)

3rd May 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Treat Of Treats

8st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Kevin Ryan

ducked right start, soon held up in rear but in touch with leaders

8/1

5th

6

(8)

3rd May 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Treat Of Treats

8st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Kevin Ryan

ducked right start, soon held up in rear but in touch with leaders

8/1

8th

8

(6)

22nd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Treat Of Treats

8st 8lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Kevin Ryan

Signs of promise in her three runs in 6f fillies' novice events thus far; bred to do better over this trip but such progress is required.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £14.10
Straight Forecast £12.94
Tricast £33.17
Trifecta £39.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Havanarama

NEWMARKET:

Star Mind

Telegraph:

Reveal

POSTDATA:

Likeashadow

THE NORTH:

Treat Of Treats

The Star:

Reveal

Daily Mail:

Star Mind

The Sun:

Star Mind

Daily Record:

Star Mind

RP RATINGS:

Havanarama

The Times:

Havanarama

The Guardian:

Havanarama

D Express:

Havanarama

Daily Mirror:

Havanarama