November 07 / 18.15 Newcastle (AW)

18.15

Standard

Weekly £5 Free Bet With BetUK Handicap

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
SKY
View Course
Weekly £5 Free Bet With BetUK Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 90001

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Dropped in trip at Bath last week and landed a big gamble in fine style, hanging left in front but pulling clear in the closing stages; 6lb well in under a penalty and completely unexposed as a sprinter; obvious claims, for all you'd like to see him keep a bit straighter this time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:05 Windsor

Hk Fourteen

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

A three-time winner (including over C&D) in 2025; off six months before a fading tenth in 6f Doncaster handicap on his recent return and he should strip sharper here.

6/1

10th

7

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Hk Fourteen

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Tony Carroll

Proven winner who found another burst of improvement for cheekpieces going on last autumn; generally kept to 5f and no headgear as he returns from six months off; also has to prove this sort of mark is within range.

16/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 956003 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Split Bernie The Bear and Noble Captain when third over C&D last week, having no excuses; should be capable of a big run off this mark but others appeal more for win purposes.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(2)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:12 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Consistent on turf (without winning) last summer; creditable efforts (fourth to Supreme King and Howzak respectively) over 6f here through the early weeks of 2026; worth another go over 7f, even if it isn't obvious that he's crying out for this longer trip.

11/1

6th

8

(5)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Three-time C&D winner; returned from break with low-key run in December but kept on for fourth over C&D on both subsequent appearances, and can pose a threat from off the pace if this race is run to suit.

8/1

4th

1

(4)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Phillip Makin

Three of his five wins have come over C&D and the latest (last January) was off this mark; creditable fourth against stronger opposition over C&D 19 days ago; solid claims.

4/1

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 468252 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Six of his eight wins have come over C&D, the latest a defeat of Evoluir in June off 2lb lower; runner-up over C&D in two of his last three starts and another big run looks on the cards.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fircombe Hall

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Philip Kirby

C&D win was sole 7f success among eight others over 6f; however, he stayed on well and only just failed to get up over Newcastle's stiff 6f in April so a good run isn't impossible in first 7f run since March 2025.

12/1

5th

5

(9)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Fircombe Hall

10st 11lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

Has been running well on the AW but that's more his thing, the scene of nine of his ten wins; could still have a part to play.

5/1

2nd

6

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Fircombe Hall

8st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Philip Kirby

Won twice at Wolverhampton (6f) last month and he was unfortunate not to finish closer when sixth over this C&D on his penultimate start; beaten a neck at Newcastle (6f, AW) three days ago and there's no reason why he can't go well again.

5/1

Form: 430092 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins last year, including C&D; good second to a resurgent rival over C&D nine days ago (raced awkwardly when hitting the front) and a repeat of that would see him on the premises; cheekpieces back tonight.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Ayr

Bernie The Bear

8st 9lb

J: Jamie Gormley

T: Linda Perratt

Yet to win on turf (0-17) and his 'most recent' AW win was at Wolverhampton (6f) in December 2023; nothing positive to take from his last four starts, including when weakening quickly at Musselburgh (7f; 40-1) three weeks ago.

50/1

9th

10

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Bernie The Bear

9st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

All three wins came on AW in 2023 when trained by Richard Fahey; only narrowly denied by The Gay Blade over 6f at Newcastle in February but hasn't been in same form since, including behind that reopposing rival there last week.

14/1

6th

8

(2)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bernie The Bear

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

All three wins came on AW in 2023 when trained by Richard Fahey; has run poorly on last two starts; best watched for now.

25/1

Form: 696832 C BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Poor strike-rate but he's run well in defeat the last twice, albeit over 7f; change of headgear today; likely to run his race again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

(6)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Urban Dandy

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

In consistent form in the spring when finishing a close second five times, including over C&D, as well as winning a 1m classified event at Newcastle; however, he hasn't been in the same form since back from a break, drastically so last time out; others are much preferred.

16/1

6

(6)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Urban Dandy

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

In consistent form in the spring when finishing a close second five times, including over C&D, as well as winning a 1m classified event at Newcastle; however, he hasn't been in the same form since back from a break, drastically so last time out; others are much preferred.

16/1

8/1

Form: 277421 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 11th attempt when comfortably landing a weak 6f handicap at Southwell 17 days ago; 3lb rise not insurmountable now starting out for a new yard (sold for £4,000 the day after his win).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(7)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Evoluir

10st 2lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

Just two wins in 34 starts and he hasn't been in great form on the AW, which usually brings out the best in him.

25/1

6th

10

(3)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Evoluir

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Two wins from 33 starts; third of 11 in a C&D classified event in January but he's not been at that level back here on his last three starts; cheekpieces, worn last time, are retained.

20/1

10th

5

(8)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Evoluir

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

The odd encouraging effort this winter but he hasn't been at his best on his last two starts; connections now turn to cheekpieces.

12/1

33/1

Form: 0400

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Poor form in four starts, including his handicap debut at Yarmouth 16 days ago (6f, soft); plenty to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(6)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Robespierre

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Poor form (5f-7f) in his six starts; improvement a must, even at this level.

50/1

8th

3

(6)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Robespierre

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Poor form (5f-7f) in his six starts; improvement a must, even at this level.

50/1

25

27th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Robespierre

8st 13lb

T: Derek Shaw

10/1

Form: 644944 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Beat Bernie The Bear over C&D in March but finished behind that rival here last week; each-way shout under his optimum conditions.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(2)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Noble Captain

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

slowly away, in rear, headway over 1f out, went third inside final 110yds

6/1

3rd

7

(2)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Noble Captain

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

slowly away, in rear, headway over 1f out, went third inside final 110yds, kept on

6/1

5th

9

(8)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Noble Captain

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Katie Scott

dwelt start, in rear

20/1

50/1

Form: /63-07

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Huge prices and just modest form in two runs for this yard after a 595-day absence; the return of headgear could spark something better.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(7)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Ursula

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Patrick Morris

dwelt start, always behind

50/1

9th

5

(7)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Ursula

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Patrick Morris

dwelt start, always behind

50/1

7th

10

(6)

23rd Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Ursula

9st 3lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Patrick Morris

Seven-race maiden who was a creditable third at Southwell (5f, AW) on her final run for Charlie Fellowes last January; failed to beat a rival there on recent comeback but she ran well to a point at a big price and should benefit from that run; not ruled out back up in trip.

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £23.30
Straight Forecast £22.08
Tricast £58.17
Trifecta £66.80

Selections

The Times:

Evoluir

RP RATINGS:

HK Fourteen

POSTDATA:

Urban Dandy

Daily Mail:

Bernie The Bear

SPOTLIGHT:

Fircombe Hall

Telegraph:

HK Fourteen

D Express:

HK Fourteen

Daily Mirror:

Evoluir

The Sun:

Evoluir

The Star:

Evoluir

Daily Record:

Evoluir

The Guardian:

Urban Dandy