February 22 / 19.30 Newcastle (AW)

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  • Prize money: £6071.44
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.90
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 39512- D

Last run: 148 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Made all at Hamilton (1m1f) last September and runner-up at Redcar (1m2f) later that month; absent since and 0-4 on AW, but has shown some promise here and he can be in the mix if resuming where he left off.
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2

17th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

17:45 Aintree

Havana Party

11st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Iain Jardine

In career-best form on the Flat this year, winning twice over 1m on Tapeta at Newcastle (latest RPR 86); should be fine stamina-wise over hurdles and has possibilities here if he finds some fluency.

11/2

2

17th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

17:45 Aintree

Havana Party

11st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Iain Jardine

In career-best form on the Flat this year, winning twice over 1m on Tapeta at Newcastle (latest RPR 86); should be fine stamina-wise over hurdles and has possibilities here if he finds some fluency.

11/2

1st

3

(1)

13th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Havana Party

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Iain Jardine

Ended 2023 in good form and he returned from five months off to win decisively over C&D three weeks ago; up 6lb but more appealing than most.

3/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 70-045

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
0-7 but still early days for this yard and good runs in defeat the last twice at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack)) and Southwell (1m, Tapeta); might not be far away.
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2nd

1

(5)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

LArgent

9st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

14-race maiden; best British effort came here in February, when 2l second over C&D; that form would probably be good enough to win this but he's not been as good since on either turf or AW; still entitled to each-way claims after another 2lb drop.

4/1

4th

10

(8)

30th Aug 2024

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:58 Southwell (AW)

LArgent

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Appleby

13-race maiden; well treated on this winter's AW best and there have been more promising signs on turf the last twice; not discounted.

13/2

3rd

9

(1)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:15 Thirsk

LArgent

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Michael Appleby

Ex-French; 12-race maiden; best AW run was off 8lb higher when second in a Newcastle handicap in February; hasn't run as well since, but fair 3.5l fifth of eight at Nottingham last time (8.5f, good to firm; hood on for first time); headgear retained; a possible.

6/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 87-667 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who is 8lb lower than when winning at Carlisle last September, but he's struggled to get competitive on the AW of late.
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6th

9

(10)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Showmedemoney

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Craig Benton

Goes back to the blinkers worn for both Newcastle wins, latterly off 3lb lower, for Iain Jardine in the winter but again no sign of the usual tongue-tie; big price and well held for his new yard on turf a few weeks ago.

20/1

8th

9

(13)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Windsor

Showmedemoney

10st 4lb

J: Miss Taryn Cole

T: Craig Benton

Won twice over 1m at Newcastle for Iain Jardine over the winter; down the field at Lingfield on his stable debut three weeks ago; up in trip and usual tongue-tie absent; cheekpieces the headgear of choice.

20/1

9th

3

(6)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:21 Lingfield (AW)

Showmedemoney

11st 0lb

J: Miss Taryn Cole

T: Craig Benton

In excellent form for Iain Jardine this winter, signing off with 1m Newcastle win in February; more is needed for his new yard off a 4lb higher mark.

13/2

Form: 5340-3 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
C&D novice winner who is 0-9 in handicaps but has gone close here a few times, most recently third off this mark over C&D; likely player.
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2nd

9

(5)

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:20 Thirsk

Irish Flame

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

in touch with leaders, steady headway from 2f out, chased clear leader over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, pressed leader inside final 110yds, no extra towards finish

11/1

2nd

9

(5)

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:20 Thirsk

Irish Flame

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

in touch with leaders, steady headway from 2f out, chased clear leader over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, pressed leader inside final 110yds, no extra towards finish

11/1

5th

7

(4)

13th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Irish Flame

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Dods

Beaten 11 times since his wide-margin C&D win in December 2022, including when a warm favourite behind Havana Party here three weeks ago; change of headgear may not be enough to turn the tables.

6/1

7/1

Form: 246-23

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Beaten on last 17 starts but plenty of good runs in that time, including when second in this last year and when going close here on his last two outings (1m/7f); a win may well be imminent.
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6th

11

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Martins Brig

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: David Thompson

Winner at Wetherby in April 2025 (7f, good to firm) and some fair runs since; hasn't been in much form on the AW this year and perhaps best watched for now.

33/1

7th

13

(7)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Martins Brig

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

Triple C&D winner but he's finished in rear in his last three runs and and his last win was 12 months ago; one of three runners for the yard and he needs to turn things around.

16/1

8th

4

(2)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Martins Brig

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David Thompson

A three-time C&D scorer but he arrives out of sorts, beating only one in classified event over C&D 40 days ago; he needs this change of headgear to spark a resurgence.

16/1

OUR TIP

11/1

Form: 416-85 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won four-runner novice here (7f) in November; best handicap run yet when 2l fifth at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last month in first-time visor (retained), but needs something extra today.
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8th

10

(10)

19th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Souffionne

8st 12lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Hugo Palmer

Hasn't found it easy in handicaps since a novice win last November; down in the weights and fitted with new headgear today but opposable from a wide stall.

11/1

3

(3)

30th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Souffionne

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hugo Palmer

Won a 7f novice at Newcastle last November; disappointing since, and plenty to prove after finishing last of 11 after a break at Newcastle last time.

12/1

11th

4

(4)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Souffionne

9st 12lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Hugo Palmer

prominent

14/1

Form: 7/0-67 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Hasn't shone here this winter, following a long absence; however, he wasn't beaten far when seventh of eight over 7f last time and his last two wins (in 2022) came over 1m2f here; not discounted now back up in trip.
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4th

7

(7)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Dragons Will Rise

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Returned from a long absence last December and he's struggled in nine runs since then; dropped another 4lb but he's a frequent slow starter who makes no appeal back from another break.

40/1

4th

7

(7)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Dragons Will Rise

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Returned from a long absence last December and he's struggled in nine runs since then; dropped another 4lb but he's a frequent slow starter who makes no appeal back from another break.

40/1

8th

8

(6)

8th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Dragons Will Rise

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Returned from a long absence last December and hard to enthuse over his achievements since; slipped down the weights but too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

Form: 67-204 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who has run well in defeat over 7f here on two of his last three starts and could benefit from this step back up in trip; chance.
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7th

10

(4)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Alexander James

9st 0lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Michael Herrington

in touch with leaders, in rear after 2f

20/1

8th

1

(8)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alexander James

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

dwelt start

6/1

8th

1

(8)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alexander James

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

dwelt start

6/1

Form: 14-341 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Six wins on Tapeta elsewhere (7f-8.6f) since start of last year; the latest was last month and a 3lb rise might not stop this prolific sort.
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2nd

5

(9)

28th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Win Win Power

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

dwelt start, in rear

13/2

3rd

2

(5)

21st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Win Win Power

9st 12lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

in touch with leaders, headway on near side of group over 1f out, disputed lead inside final furlong, just held

8/1

9th

6

(8)

22nd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Win Win Power

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Six wins on Tapeta elsewhere (7f-8.6f) since start of last year; the latest was last month and a 3lb rise might not stop this prolific sort.

9/2

Non-runners

Dougies Dream, Local Bay

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £79.50
Straight Forecast £61.04
Tricast £794.66
Trifecta £836.00

Selections

The Times:

Irish Flame

SPOTLIGHT:

Martin's Brig

TOPSPEED:

Win Win Power

The Star:

L'Argent

RP RATINGS:

Showmedemoney

D Express:

Havana Party

Telegraph:

Irish Flame

Daily Mirror:

Irish Flame

Daily Record:

Irish Flame

POSTDATA:

Martin's Brig

Daily Mail:

Martin's Brig

The Sun:

Martin's Brig

The Guardian:

Win Win Power