March 22 / 20.15 Newcastle (AW)

20.15

Standard

Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £5024.64
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Classified Stakes

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 5-8952 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Recorded his novice success over C&D; has generally come up short in handicaps but fared better switched to classified level here two weeks ago, finishing a close second; leading contender.
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Verdict Starting price

3

(5)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Drakeholes

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Alison Hamilton

A four-time course winner who arrives in decent nick, fourth of eight over 7f here 19 days ago; he ought to be thereabouts once more from an easing mark.

8/1

4th

6

(4)

6th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Drakeholes

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alison Hamilton

Four-time C&D winner, the most recent coming in November; however, not so good more recently.

10/1

6th

2

(5)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:58 Newcastle (AW)

Drakeholes

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Alison Hamilton

midfield in centre of group

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 30719-

Last run: 172 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-9 for Eve Johnson Houghton, the win registered in 1m handicap at Bath in September; goes without usual headgear on AW/stable/seasonal debut but is favoured by the weights.
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8th

3

(11)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Four C&D wins; attracted market support and looked an unlucky loser, hitting the line strongly after being hampered at a crucial stage over C&D (100-30 favourite, beaten a head) three weeks ago; still fairly weighted after a small upward nudge; holds an obvious chance.

4/1

2nd

4

(10)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Won four over C&D (BHA marks between 50-60) in 2024; began 2026 with a respectable third to Sea Legend, but it's been disappointing - with some mitigation - that he hasn't built on that since; stablemate of Billyjoegold.

13/2

6th

2

(10)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Barleybrown

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Won four times on Newcastle AW in 2024 but winless since; needs to be held up off a strong pace but not really firing at present.

8/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 6-3328

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Capable of being thereabouts, having been placed at this course (6f) in four of his last six outings; has form at 7f; now goes in new headgear; record of 0-19 is the negative.
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5th

8

(10)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Daay

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Took his record to 0-33 when well beaten here on Thursday (6f); hard to fancy.

33/1

5th

7

(3)

20th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Daay

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

in touch with leaders

33/1

6th

5

(7)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Daay

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: David Thompson

Longstanding maiden; didn't get a clear run at things here last week (6f) but it wasn't the difference between victory and defeat; others look safer.

20/1

Form: -55366

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Consistent RPRs at classified level (1m-1m2f) this year; however, has a question to answer back at 7f and again has something to find at the weights; record is only 1-30.
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2nd

3

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Thirsk

Coconut Bay

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Won four times last year, the most recent coming at Catterick off a 9lb higher mark than today's; her last two efforts have been solid and she's an each-way contender.

4/1

3rd

6

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Coconut Bay

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Tristan Davidson

Won four times last year; this 7yo hasn't been in the same form this season but her recent 3l fourth to Classy Clarets at Musselburgh (7f, good) was a step back in the right direction and she's a three-time winner at Catterick; remains 8lb below her last winning mark and is capable of going well.

7/1

4th

5

(9)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Coconut Bay

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Won four times last year; promising third at Ayr last month but she hasn't built on it in two subsequent outings; sneaking down the weights but others appeal more for win purposes.

16/1

Form: -61643 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Her classified form this year includes a success at Southwell in January and respectable efforts here the last twice, all over 1m; likely player provided she's as effective back at 7f.
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9th

2

(11)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:10 Southwell (AW)

Copper Mountain

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Two wins (0-65 and classified) to show from eight C&D starts, but has offered too little back here either side of March's Newcastle classified success and it's three years now since her most recent handicap score.

20/1

9th

2

(11)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:10 Southwell (AW)

Copper Mountain

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Two wins (0-65 and classified) to show from eight C&D starts, but has offered too little back here either side of March's Newcastle classified success and it's three years now since her most recent handicap score.

20/1

9th

8

(9)

8th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Copper Mountain

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Two-time C&D winner; off the mark for the year with a snug win in a 7f classified event at Newcastle 17 days ago, asserting in the final 100 yards; more on her plate back in a handicap but holds each-way claims.

10/1

9/2

Form: 53-451

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Held on narrowly for 20-1 success in similar event at Southwell (1m) last week; lumbered with 5lb penalty and record suggests he's not an obvious type to follow up; yet to win over this trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(4)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:48 Lingfield (AW)

Headshot

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Over a year since last successful and he needs to step up on recent efforts, including at this level.

8/1

7th

2

(3)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Headshot

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Dual C&D winner; would have claims if in the form of his close second here (7f) last November but needs to step up on what he's produced since, now going back up in trip.

9/2

Form: 97-409

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Finished 66-1 fourth in similar event over C&D in January but has failed to back up that form since and remains a maiden; first-time hood needs to help.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

12

(9)

1st May 2024

Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:35 Pontefract

Maddisonelle

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Gillian Boanas

Poor maiden who arrives on the back of below-par efforts in 7f/1m handicaps at Newcastle; she's hard to fancy.

50/1

9th

12

(9)

1st May 2024

Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:35 Pontefract

Maddisonelle

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Gillian Boanas

Poor maiden who arrives on the back of below-par efforts in 7f/1m handicaps at Newcastle; she's hard to fancy.

50/1

6th

10

(10)

26th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Maddisonelle

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Gillian Boanas

Poor maiden who's yet to make the frame; again holds only outside claims.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5-5710 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Recorded a 28-1 success in C&D handicap last month; posted a duck egg in classified event here since and remains an unreliable sort; tongue-tie replaces usual headgear.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(6)

1st May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Billy McGarry

9st 5lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

Arrives at the top of his game, scoring twice over 1m here before a good second of 12 in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap 12 days ago; firmly in the picture off the same mark.

9/2

7th

7

(6)

1st May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Billy McGarry

9st 5lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

led early, headed and prominent soon after start, took keen hold and dropped to midfield after 2f

9/2

2nd

1

(11)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Billy McGarry

9st 11lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

C&D winner just under a year ago and comes into this on a hat-trick after two wins at Southwell (1m, Tapeta), the latest a narrow success under Andrea Pinna 11 days ago; up another 2lb and although his wide draw isn't ideal, he has to be respected in his current mood.

7/2

Form: 22870- C

Last run: 198 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Long time since sole success but has a largely consistent record at Newcastle and is quite interesting back here on classified/seasonal debut, with these terms favourable; shortlisted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(7)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Variety Island

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Simon Whitaker

Not at his best in two visits to Ripon, including when sixth in the corresponding race 12 months ago; comes here on the back of two good fast-ground runs this year and rain won't faze him.

5/1

9

(7)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Variety Island

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Simon Whitaker

Not at his best in two visits to Ripon, including when sixth in the corresponding race 12 months ago; comes here on the back of two good fast-ground runs this year and rain won't faze him.

5/1

2nd

13

(1)

12th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

13:47 Catterick

Variety Island

8st 11lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Simon Whitaker

led early, soon prominent

9/1

8/1

Form: 64-584 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Ran encouragingly in first-time visor here a fortnight ago and ties in with Drakeholes on that effort; still has poor strike-rate since 2020 but can't be dismissed in the retained headgear.
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11

(8)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Rum Runner

8st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Geoffrey Harker

Won just once since getting up late in a C&D classified stakes (good to soft) in August 2023; not disgraced but hasn't done enough to suggest that his turn is forthcoming in four starts this year.

33/1

7th

7

(6)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Rum Runner

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Geoffrey Harker

Track regular who won over C&D just over one year ago; wasn't beaten far when sixth of nine behind Dumfries over C&D (also good to firm) on his June return but two lesser runs have followed; needs to turn the ship around; 1lb out of the weights.

12/1

7

(1)

5th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:00 Catterick

Rum Runner

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Geoffrey Harker

10yo who won over C&D in 2023; wasn't beaten far when sixth of nine at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) in June but he failed to come on for that run when seventh of 11 over that same C&D 32 days ago.

33/1

40/1

Form: 00-699

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden who has achieved little in 1m classified races at this course for new yard; this drop in distance needs to make a difference.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

7

(1)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Fulltime

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ex-Irish maiden who has achieved little in 1m classified races at this course for new yard; this drop in distance needs to make a difference.

40/1

9th

6

(3)

7th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Fulltime

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Rebecca Menzies

Only poor form shown to date and he pulled too hard in a first-time tongue tie when last of nine over C&D six days ago; he's hard to make a case for.

33/1

9th

6

(8)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Fulltime

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Rebecca Menzies

Showed no significant promise in Ireland last year (four runs) but made fairly encouraging stable debut when sixth over C&D behind Ledger last week (first-time cheekpieces), having persistently been denied a clear run; tongue-tie added today; further progress possible.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £16.30
Straight Forecast £16.26
Trifecta £111.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Drakeholes

The Times:

Billy McGarry

The Star:

Barleybrown

POSTDATA:

Secret Daay

Telegraph:

Headshot

Daily Mirror:

Rum Runner

RP RATINGS:

Drakeholes

The Guardian:

Drakeholes

Daily Mail:

Drakeholes

The Sun:

Drakeholes

Daily Record:

Drakeholes

D Express:

Billy McGarry