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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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

9th

3

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

20:05 Doncaster

Smart Vision

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Jessica Macey

Versatile regards ground; six wins include two here (7f/5f) and he was second in this race last year; yet to get going this term but there was the faintest hint he might be on the way back at Chester (5f) last time and maybe the return to this trip can help; mark fine.

20/1

8th

7

(8)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Smart Vision

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Good spell culminated in an October double; form has dipped sharply since and he is due a 2lb drop in future; close second in sole C&D attempt but this is harder and doesn't look as if he's about to add to his tally.

16/1

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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3rd

3

(5)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

11:30 Nottingham

Mariner

9st 11lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Jennie Candlish

Won three times last year, the most recent coming at Ripon (1m2f, good) off a 4lb higher mark than today's; went close at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) in April but he's been below his best in two starts since; tongue-tie is added to cheekpieces.

9/1

9th

11

(11)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

17:28 Chester

Mariner

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Inconsistent sort who followed up a neck second at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) in April with a mediocre effort when eighth of 12 at Redcar (1m, good) last month; cannot discount but needs to put his best foot forward.

16/1

8th

3

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Mariner

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Needed a couple of runs before hitting top gear this season but his close second at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) last month was a good effort and he's still on a workable mark after recent 2lb nudge.

5/1

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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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

1st

8

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

16:17 Leopardstown

Star Mind

10st 6lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: Gerard O’Leary

Turf win came at Naas last August off 62 (7f, good to yielding); decent enough efforts at Dundalk recently; place chance.

5/1

5th

3

(4)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Star Mind

10st 1lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Gerard O’Leary

Dual AW winner in Britain; best run at this venue so far when dead-heating for third with Palazzo Persico in a claimer last Friday; this looks a stronger race.

8/1

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