March 12 / 19.45 Newcastle (AW)

19.45

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BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap

  • Prize money: £7851
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 137-

Last run: 312 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Three runs for Andre Fabre in France last year, winning a 7f maiden for unraced horses on debut and then running to a fair level in conditions events on his next two starts; sold for 38,000gns in October and gelded; interesting dropped to 6f on this stable/handicap debut; betting revealing.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(2)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Grand Traverse

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Geoffrey Harker

A dual 7f scorer for Archie Watson in 2025 and he signed off for the yard with a solid sixth at Kempton (7f) 57 days ago; since changed hands for 20,000gns and he can't be discounted for his new handler.

14/1

6th

6

(12)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Grand Traverse

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Prominent racer; the winner of three of his nine runs for Archie Watson, including two wins and a second from three AW starts; bumped into a promising filly at Kempton six weeks ago but his subsequent 3lb rise won't help matters.

7/1

1

(4)

19th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Kempton (AW)

Grand Traverse

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Has lacked consistency on turf but remains unexposed on AW and his C&D success last week took record in this sphere to 2-2; highly respected under 5lb penalty kept to this scenario.

5/2

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 7008-5

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to his reappearance here last month (5f), showing lots of speed and only weakening late on; still to win a handicap but he's on a good mark and will pop up at some point.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

9

(13)

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Thirsk

Dream For Gold

9st 3lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Kevin Ryan

prominent, headway over 1f out

15/2

11th

9

(13)

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Thirsk

Dream For Gold

9st 3lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Kevin Ryan

prominent, lost position over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

15/2

6th

4

(7)

23rd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dream For Gold

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

taken down early, wore earplugs, prominent

9/2

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 122-42 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced 4yo who is improving as he gains experience, most recently just pipped at Kempton last month when dropped to 6f for the first time; stiff test at the trip should suit and he's open to further progress; unlikely to be missed in the market though (sent off at 8-13, 13-8, 9-4 and 2-1 for his last four defeats).
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(4)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:33 Newcastle (AW)

Al Farabi

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Stuart Williams

0-7 in handicaps but ran encouragingly dropped to 5f at Southwell most recently (second start for new yard) and may build on that effort; interesting contender, being unexposed at this distance.

4/1

2

(4)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:33 Newcastle (AW)

Al Farabi

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Stuart Williams

0-7 in handicaps but ran encouragingly dropped to 5f at Southwell most recently (second start for new yard) and may build on that effort; interesting contender, being unexposed at this distance.

4/1

4th

5

(2)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

12:32 Southwell (AW)

Al Farabi

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Williams

mounted in chute, prominent, stayed on

12/1

Form: 2233-8 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won twice over C&D last year and he ended his turf campaign in good form; last month's return to action should have blown away any cobwebs but there's not much margin for error off his current mark.
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No / Draw
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2

(17)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Northern Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Effective on AW and turf; respectable third in big field at Doncaster (6f) returned to this sphere last time; remains on a workable mark and gained last two wins over 5f.

11/1

3rd

18

(3)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Northern Spirit

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race at Newcastle in January was a first; won't mind getting back on the grass and he is proven in big-field handicaps; could go well at a price.

33/1

7th

2

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Northern Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race here last month was a first; ran okay over 7f here last week and capable of a big run but he is a risky proposition.

14/1

Form: 6-614

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 4yo who stayed on well for fourth on his handicap debut at Kempton 23 days ago (6f; behind Al Farabi); caught wide on that occasion and he's a big horse who might find this straight, galloping track more to his liking; has a bigger performance in him.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(2)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Metaverse

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Menuisier

Has shown most of his AW form at Kempton but ran creditably at Southwell most recently; makes Wolverhampton debut with a tongue-tie replacing usual hood; brings uncertainty.

10/1

3rd

4

(1)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Metaverse

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Menuisier

Ended 2025 with two good placed efforts at Kempton; not at the same level at Lingfield last month and he has a bit more to prove on Tapteta.

8/1

6th

2

(8)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

16:08 Lingfield (AW)

Metaverse

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Menuisier

Scored at Kempton (7f) in April and right back on song of late, edged out only very late on when runner-up in similar event there last month; must enter calculations despite a 2lb weights rise.

5/1

10/1

Form: 91-356 C

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Saw off Al Farabi over 7f here in December off 4lb lower; that is probably his best trip though and others appeal more at this trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

11

(6)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Swiss Ace

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Fairly useful on his day but is on a long losing sequence and current mark reflects a general decline in his form; a regular at Newcastle and rarely seen at Wolverhampton.

16/1

6th

6

(2)

19th Feb 2026

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Swiss Ace

9st 1lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Losing run stretches back to December 2023; ran okay over C&D in November off a 7lb higher mark but he hasn't built on it since.

16/1

7th

9

(10)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:02 Southwell (AW)

Swiss Ace

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ruth Carr

Losing run stretches back to December 2023; not beaten far at Newcastle in November (7f) but that is flanked by lesser efforts; blinkers back on today but others appeal more.

18/1

20/1

Form: -54254 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Capable off this mark but that's been the case for some time and he hasn't managed to get the job done; return to Class 4 will help and he's an each-way contender.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

13

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Mondammej

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Veteran with a mind of his own and refused to leave the parade ring on last intended start in November; however, perfectly capable of a big run off this mark and he's gone well fresh in the past.

33/1

4th

5

(7)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mondammej

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Veteran with a mind of his own but he has slipped back down the weights and ran a fine race over C&D on Monday on his return from a three-month break, keeping on well; this should be run to suit and he is well capable of backing up quickly.

15/8

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 13-025 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Only 1lb higher than for his win in a valuable 6f handicap at Kempton in November; ran well for second at Chelmsford on his penultimate start and easy to strike a line through his latest 7f run here when new tactics were deployed; style of racing means he needs a strong pace but that's quite possible here and he needs serious consideration.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(6)

9th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Pontefract

Admiral D

10st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Has a poor strike-rate since 2022 and isn't particularly solid on 2025 efforts; however, drops in grade off a reduced mark and can't be dismissed; very similar type to Illusionist.

11/1

9

(3)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Admiral D

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

He's dropped to a dangerous mark and showed the odd hint of spark on occasions towards the end of last year; can go well fresh but he's been regressive and has a poor strike-rate over the last few years.

14/1

9

(3)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Admiral D

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

He's dropped to a dangerous mark and showed the odd hint of spark on occasions towards the end of last year; can go well fresh but he's been regressive and has a poor strike-rate over the last few years.

14/1

20/1

Form: 0020-5 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Back to a realistic mark now and he's run well in two of his last three starts, finishing close behind two of today's rivals when fifth at Kempton last time; fully effective over C&D; each-way shout with Paul Mulrennan a good booking for him.
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Verdict Starting price

6

(12)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Haziym

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Habitual slow starter who is 0-24 in Britain; now 5lb lower than when finishing well for third at Kempton (6f) in December but this year's form has been disappointing; others are much less risky.

9/1

11th

8

(1)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Haziym

9st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Habitual slow starter who is 0-23 in Britain; perked up with a close third over C&D (20-1) in December but he's struggled in last two runs and others carry fewer risks.

12/1

5th

3

(8)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Haziym

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Habitual slow-starter who is 0-22 in Britain; he has the ability to feature off his lowly mark but others carry fewer risks.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £19.50
Straight Forecast £13.90
Tricast £37.71
Trifecta £82.40

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Al Farabi

SPOTLIGHT:

Metaverse

RP RATINGS:

Dream For Gold

TOPSPEED:

Mondammej

LAMBOURN:

Grand Traverse

Daily Mirror:

Admiral D

The Guardian:

Metaverse

The Star:

Metaverse

Telegraph:

Al Farabi

Daily Mail:

Al Farabi

D Express:

Al Farabi

The Sun:

Al Farabi

Daily Record:

Al Farabi

The Times:

Dream For Gold

POSTDATA:

Mondammej