March 13 / 20.15 Newcastle (AW)

20.15

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Stay Golden With BetMGM Safer Gambling Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £6804.2
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Stay Golden With BetMGM Safer Gambling Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 9512-1 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

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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

8/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 38070-

Last run: 166 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Went the wrong way for Archie Watson but he has had wind surgery since last seen and starts out for David O'Meara off a reduced mark; interesting, especially if backed.
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9th

9

(7)

1st May 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Natzor

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Wins for David O'Meara both came over C&D, including a division of this race two years ago; not beaten far at 100-1 here two months ago but looked flattered in a messy affair and he's generally struggled for this yard.

16/1

10th

8

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle

Natzor

11st 5lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Lizzie Quinlan

While not the force of old, his close fourth on the Flat this month showed that he's still capable of fair form in that sphere; went the wrong way in his four-race hurdle career last February-May but needs a second look.

14/1

4th

6

(2)

5th Mar 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Natzor

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Both wins for David O'Meara came over C&D in 2024, but has lost his way for this yard including three poor efforts back here.

33/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: -31165 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Two course wins last month but he's been beaten off this mark on his last two starts; needs to resume his progress.
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12th

10

(12)

2nd Jun 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cusack

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: David Thompson

10-47 on AW, with all bar one of those wins coming at Newcastle (7f-1m2f); now sits 3lb below his last winning mark, and Tom Kiely-Marshall's 5lb claim is a bonus, but seems to have lost his way; may strip fitter for 7f course comeback run.

40/1

11

(2)

19th May 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Cusack

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Nine course wins to his name, mainly in the early months of the year; 50-1 for his C&D return a month ago, when well behind a few of these, and needs a big step forward.

25/1

12th

12

(11)

20th Apr 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cusack

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: David Thompson

Nine of his ten wins have come at this track (7f-1m2f) but last success was 13 months ago and he finished down the field here in his final two runs last year; looks opposable back from a break.

16/1

Form: 08-798

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
1m2f AW winner for Roger Varian one year ago; the handicapper has held the upper hand since and he's been unplaced in all four runs for his new yard this winter; dropping in the weights but there are risks.
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7th

8

(7)

29th Jun 2024

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1m 4f 98y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Chantico

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Outstayed in 2m novice hurdle three weeks ago; has form at up to 1m3f on the Flat; still seeking first win for current yard but went close at Bath in April; new trip presents a question mark.

14/1

4th

1

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

13:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Chantico

11st 2lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Had 1-14 strike-rate on the Flat but showed some fairly useful form at up to 1m3f; his tendency to race too freely is a worry on this hurdling debut but he's a half-brother to smart hurdler Golden Ace; interesting to see how he fares.

7/2

6th

6

(7)

12th May 2024

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1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:52 Newcastle (AW)

Chantico

9st 5lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

slowly into stride, pulled hard, held up in rear

10/1

6/1

Form: 340-34 CD BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

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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

OUR TIP

Form: 07670- D

Last run: 127 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Ploughed through the mud to win the Spring Mile at Doncaster last April off an 8lb higher mark; struggled afterwards and he begins this campaign off a much-reduced mark, one that is unlikely to see him get in at Doncaster later in the month; unplaced in all five AW runs so there are risks despite the drop in class.
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7th

9

(10)

24th Jan 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Harswell Duke

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Liam Bailey

Third over C&D in November and that was off a 4lb higher mark; two lesser efforts have followed and his long losing run looks set to continue.

12/1

5th

9

(1)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

15:30 Nottingham

Harswell Duke

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Runner-up at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) in June and now 4lb lower; however, his subsequent form has been patchy and his long losing run continues; the first-time visor needs to spark something.

16/1

Form: 8-4880 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
His C&D win last April came off a 10lb higher mark so the ability is there; mixed bag this winter and comes with risk attached but a revival wouldn't be a bolt from the blue.
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6th

2

(1)

25th Mar 2025

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1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Skilled Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Pleasing return from over eight months off in February; no issue with dropping back to 1m 19 days ago but proved disappointing; rather watch.

7/2

6th

4

(1)

6th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Skilled Warrior

9st 7lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Last win gained in C&D Class 4 two years ago; most recently runner-up in 1m2f Class 6 here off 249-day absence (beaten by Rock Armour who runs in the 5.30); player if backing that up.

5/1

2nd

9

(12)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:57 Newcastle (AW)

Skilled Warrior

9st 4lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

His last win was in April 2023 and he generally struggled in eight runs last year; has dropped a long way in the weights but he has lots to prove after 249 days off.

20/1

Form: 437-54

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Promise in first two starts for Charles Hills but disgraced himself at Chelmsford last May when showing little desire to race in the early stages; again looked tricky on stable debut in late January but he wasn't beaten far into fifth of the seven runners; trapped wide when only fourth at Wolverhampton latest; finally been allotted a mark and betting is likely to guide if it's thought to be a generous one; hood worn for this yard now dispensed with.
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10th

9

(7)

1st Jul 2024

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sugar Hill

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Robert Eddery

Nine-race maiden who has form figures of 8898 in handicaps since March; mark is tumbling but he was always in rear at Chelmsford last time and needs a major revival back up in trip.

33/1

8th

2

(4)

23rd May 2024

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Sugar Hill

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Robert Eddery

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear throughout

20/1

8th

2

(4)

23rd May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Sugar Hill

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Robert Eddery

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear throughout

20/1

10/1

Form: 7-6673 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Finished behind stablemate Havana Party over C&D three weeks ago; that was a step back in the right direction though and he's handicapped to go well.
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6th

9

(10)

1st Jun 2026

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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

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Payout
Exacta £36.00
Straight Forecast £36.72
Tricast £165.57
Trifecta £216.60

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Sugar Hill

SPOTLIGHT:

Havana Party

Daily Mirror:

Cusack

RP RATINGS:

Skilled Warrior

The Star:

Natzor

The Times:

Sugar Hill

D Express:

Sugar Hill

Daily Record:

Sugar Hill

The Sun:

Cusack

Telegraph:

Havana Party

The Guardian:

Havana Party

Daily Mail:

Havana Party

POSTDATA:

Skilled Warrior