October 22 / 19.55 Newcastle (AW)

19.55

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Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: -96037 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
It's now 15 outings since his last victory but he comes here in decent nick, not best drawn when seventh in 6f Catterick handicap last month; he's one for the shortlist.
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5th

8

(10)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Ripon

Tickets

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Short of room before catching the eye with late headway for fifth over 7f at Southwell three weeks ago; has done most of his winning on AW but a fast-ground win at Redcar last spring shows he's effective on turf; Jet Warrior has to be considered the stable number one but he's still of interest.

4/1

5th

5

(4)

7th May 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Tickets

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Three of his four wins on the AW have been at Newcastle, the most recent in a classified event in February; runner-up there in first-time cheekpieces in March but ran below his best at Redcar (7f, good to firm) 17 days ago.

8/1

6th

9

(14)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:12 Redcar

Tickets

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Often slowly away and frequently fails to settle; however, he won here (6f, good to firm) last April and got back on the scoresheet at Newcastle (6f, AW) in February; good second at Newcastle (6f) last time; in good form at Newcastle in autumn 2024 when he last tackled 7f and he's in with a chance.

6/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 219566 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Course winner who looked rusty after six months off when a staying-on sixth of nine in 7f Ayr handicap 12 days ago; considered eased 2lb here.
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9th

11

(9)

5th Mar 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

8st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Five-time winner over 6f-1m2f here, the latest from 3lb lower over 7f in January; capable of playing a part if this sets up for his closing style.

13/2

5th

7

(6)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:13 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Versatile sort; narrowly beat Ardaddy at Newcastle (7f) in January; creditable fourth at Wolverhampton (9.5f) last time; not ruled out.

7/1

8th

7

(2)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Versatile 6yo who had form over all sorts of trips last year and just did enough to hold off Ardaddy over C&D one week ago; recent 3lb rise is probably enough to leave him a shade vulnerable, though.

6/1

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 44-216 D BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Gained a deserved breakthrough success at Musselburgh (7f) in September but he came in only sixth of ten there eight days ago; he's the sort to bounce back though.
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3rd

2

(6)

22nd Oct 2024

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:55 Newcastle (AW)

Space Ninja

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

Gained a deserved breakthrough success at Musselburgh (7f) in September but he came in only sixth of ten there eight days ago; he's the sort to bounce back though.

4/1

6th

5

(6)

14th Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:20 Musselburgh

Space Ninja

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

Lightly raced 3yo; has improved since upped to 7f for new yard, going close on reappearance at Carlisle (good) then off the mark over C&D last month, both efforts advertised since (the winner of the Carlisle race now on a 15lb higher mark); up 3lb; good chance.

11/4

1st

4

(9)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Space Ninja

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Lightly raced; first run for this yard and gelded when runner-up at Carlisle (7f, good), coming clear with the winner who has impressed since; off just 2lb higher he makes plenty of appeal.

3/1

9/1

Form: 048116 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Bagged a pair of C&D handicaps this autumn but he beat only two in his hat-trick bid here a week ago; he needs to get back on track.
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4th

8

(2)

6th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

No problem with conditions but on a losing run and he needs to step up a level judged on recent efforts.

14/1

6th

9

(2)

19th Feb 2026

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

He has run some fair races this winter (had a third wind op prior to his return in October) but he was never in contention behind The Gay Blade over C&D nine days ago; others appeal more for win purposes.

8/1

6th

12

(6)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Without a win since October 2024 but made the frame over C&D off his basement handicap mark on three of his last four appearances and has each-way claims again in this classified race.

7/1

5th
3 (2)
Galel

10/1

Form: 69-078

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Cut little ice in three runs for Johnny Murtagh in Ireland but she showed promise for her new yard when eighth of 11 in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 22 days ago, staying on when badly hampered late on; she's one to consider off a 2lb lower mark.
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12th

1

(1)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Galel

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Off the mark at the tenth attempt when justifying favouritism at Wolverhampton (7f) in April; returns from a five-month break off a 5lb higher mark; stable also run Soar Above and the betting should provide clues.

5/1

1st

1

(7)

21st Apr 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Galel

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: John Butler

0-9 and well held in both starts over 6f on Tapeta this year, but is 1lb lower than when beaten a head over C&D in November; interesting, especially if backed.

7/2

1st

1

(7)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Galel

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: John Butler

0-9 and well held in both starts over 6f on Tapeta this year, but is 1lb lower than when beaten a head over C&D in November; interesting, especially if backed.

7/2

Form: 522634

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Still to register a victory but he arrives in top form, coming in a close fourth of 12 in 1m Chelmsford handicap ten days ago; merits serious consideration eased 1lb now with cheekpieces back on.
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4th

8

(7)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havana Smoke

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Dylan Cunha

slowly away, in rear

6/1

6th

1

(9)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:55 Newcastle (AW)

Havana Smoke

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

Still to register a victory but he arrives in top form, coming in a close fourth of 12 in 1m Chelmsford handicap ten days ago; merits serious consideration eased 1lb now with cheekpieces back on.

13/8

4th

10

(12)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Havana Smoke

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Dylan Cunha

midfield, headway on inner 2f out, challenging final 110yds, no extra towards finish

7/1

Form: 773644 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
On a long losing sequence but he wasn't discredited when fourth of nine in 1m Hamilton handicap last month; this course winner can make his presence felt.
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8th

6

(6)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Retirement Beckons

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

Has gone 0-17 since winning over C&D last March at 50-1; ran the odd fair race last year but trailed home last here three weeks ago.

20/1

10th

7

(2)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Retirement Beckons

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

slowly away

25/1

8/1

Form: 835663

Last run: 167 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Remains winless but he turned in his best effort yet in a first-time visor when third of 11 in 7f Kempton handicap in May; off since but possibilities with headgear again sported.
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6th

8

(8)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Dash Power

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Gained sole win in a classified event and has made the frame several times at that level in 2026; not the percentage call returned to a handicap and going into unknown territory trip-wise.

16/1

6th

2

(2)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Dash Power

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

The winner of just one of his 42 starts but that success came in a 0-50 classified event on Tapeta and when ridden by Billy Loughnane (record on him reads 122425); finished in front of Hopjes when second over C&D ten days ago; should be involved again.

5/1

Non-runners

Kapparis Kid

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £22.50
Straight Forecast £24.41
Tricast £63.33
Trifecta £94.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Havana Smoke

Telegraph:

Yaahobby

The Times:

Galel

D Express:

Space Ninja

The Star:

Ana Emaraaty

The Guardian:

Galel

RP RATINGS:

Havana Smoke

POSTDATA:

Havana Smoke

NEWMARKET:

Havana Smoke

Daily Record:

Havana Smoke

The Sun:

Space Ninja

Daily Mail:

Yaahobby

Daily Mirror:

Yaahobby