November 16 / 18.18 Newcastle (AW)

18.18

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Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.40
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 883621 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Finally broke his duck (0-23 previously) here 11 days ago, well handled by 7lb claimer Ryan Kavanagh; nudged up 3lb but should remain competitive.
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7th

2

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Patrick Morris

Six-time course winner, including twice from the front over C&D this winter; 4lb higher than for his last win and he's never defied a mark this lofty, but the promising Harry Vigors takes off 7lb and he may make a bold bid.

6/1

8th

7

(1)

21st Mar 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

Six-time course winner who scored over C&D last month but that was a narrow success and he's been vulnerable in both runs since; looks weighted near his best and others are more persuasive.

12/1

3rd

5

(8)

6th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Two 1m wins here this winter but more to prove at this trip; 3.5l behind Flowstate here 19 days ago and others look better treated.

11/2

9/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 455167 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Six times a Newcastle scorer, including over C&D in October, but two runs since have been below par (beaten 6l by Tasever on latest); needs to bounce back.
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8th

10

(6)

29th Apr 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Hasn't troubled the judge since returning in December from a short break and finished well behind Spirit Of Bowland over C&D last time.

33/1

9th

8

(5)

26th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Last win away from Newcastle was in 2021; slow starts have been holding him back so both classified fourths over C&D this month can arguably be upgraded; chance rests largely on the start.

20/1

4th

5

(7)

14th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

It has been a long time since he won away from Newcastle and he has run to just a modest level in two Southwell runs this year; others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 332250 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Course regular whose two wins from 19 outings came here (7f/1m) last autumn; needs to put a poor run last time behind him (first for seven months) but that may have been needed; not discounted.
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11th

7

(6)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Pontefract

Likeashadow

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Alan Brown

Saddle slipped when pulled up last time; best form on the AW and hasn't been running well enough before that to suggest he can take this.

14/1

11th

7

(6)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Pontefract

Likeashadow

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Alan Brown

Saddle slipped when pulled up last time; best form on the AW and hasn't been running well enough before that to suggest he can take this.

14/1

10

(6)

24th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:20 Beverley

Likeashadow

8st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Alan Brown

Ran well on AW as recently as last November and he's tumbled down the weights since, but for good reason; needs to get back on track.

33/1

13/2

Form: 547044 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won three in a row on turf (1m-1m1f) during the summer and shaped as if emerging from a quiet spell when fourth of 11 over C&D last month; back to his last winning mark and has to be high on the list.
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8th

5

(10)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Ayr

Jumeira Vision

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Four handicap wins in 2024; 0-7 this year and form dipped the last twice but could rebound at this level; major contender at the weights on classified debut.

13/2

1

(4)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Jumeira Vision

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Katie Scott

Four wins in 2024, one of them here (8.3f, good to soft); not at his best at Musselburgh 11 days ago but he's slipped to a good mark and this is uncompetitive; solid candidate.

3/1

10th

5

(3)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:55 Musselburgh

Jumeira Vision

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Has finished close up when fourth/fifth the last twice (8.3f/1m2f, good to firm) and he was on the scoresheet here (1m1f, good) last July; won on good to soft ground ten days later; every chance he'll be thereabouts.

7/1

13/2

Form: 284291 CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at tenth attempt over C&D in October, leading narrowly inside final 1f; no obvious reason why she won't go well again off 5lb higher.
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6th

3

(3)

31st Jan 2025

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1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:29 Newcastle (AW)

Mambha

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

towards rear

12/1

6th

3

(3)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:29 Newcastle (AW)

Mambha

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

towards rear

12/1

9th

2

(3)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Mambha

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Michael Dods

Looked on the up when bagging a second C&D success in November but she came in a well-held fourth of six here 24 days ago; she's worth another chance.

8/1

OUR TIP

11/4

Form: 241611 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has thrived since cheekpieces went on in the summer, winning four times, most recently over C&D 18 days ago; climbing the handicap only steadily and should give another good account of himself.
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4th

8

(3)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Jez Bomb

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Sam England

Four wins in 2025 and he wasn't far away over 1m1f here in September; in reasonable form this year and this trip will suit better than the 1m4f he ran over at York last time out but it will be a good effort if he can win this off his current mark.

12/1

15th

13

(4)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Jez Bomb

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Had four wins last year (three 1m, one 1m2f) and has run with credit on all four starts this term, but his only attempt over this far was in 2024; needs a career best to get his head in front again.

12/1

3rd

8

(1)

27th Apr 2026

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1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jez Bomb

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Sam England

Four wins last year and has run with credit on his three starts this term, albeit he is 6lb higher than his last winning mark; should run well but needs a career-best to get his head in front.

5/1

Form: 8-8613 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Has had just six runs and the last two have seen improved efforts, springing a 50-1 shock at Chelmsford (1m) before a close third over the same C&D; serious claims if proving as effective on this course.
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21th

18

(14)

30th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Doncaster

Absolutely Buzzing

10st 7lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Denis Quinn

in touch with leaders

25/1

7th

3

(9)

27th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Absolutely Buzzing

9st 9lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Denis Quinn

in touch with leaders, on outer back straight, soon some headway

16/1

7th

2

(7)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:18 Newcastle (AW)

Absolutely Buzzing

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Wigham

in touch with leaders

4/1

14/1

Form: 254667

Last run: 217 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden (placed only once), well beaten in April when last seen (final outing for Brian Toomey); carries obvious risks but he has joined a fine stable and market support would be significant.
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8th

8

(1)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:18 Newcastle (AW)

Kraken Diamond

8st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

12-race maiden (placed only once), well beaten in April when last seen (final outing for Brian Toomey); carries obvious risks but he has joined a fine stable and market support would be significant.

14/1

8th

8

(1)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:18 Newcastle (AW)

Kraken Diamond

8st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

in touch with leaders

14/1

7th

8

(2)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kraken Diamond

9st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Brian Toomey

in touch with leaders, dropped to rear after 1f

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £61.00
Straight Forecast £58.94
Tricast £1131.26
Trifecta £659.10

Selections

The Times:

Tasever

Daily Mirror:

Jez Bomb

NEWMARKET:

Absolutely Buzzing

SPOTLIGHT:

Jumeira Vision

Telegraph:

Mambha

POSTDATA:

Pop Favorite

D Express:

Absolutely Buzzing

The Sun:

Jez Bomb

Daily Record:

Jez Bomb

RP RATINGS:

Jumeira Vision

The Guardian:

Tasever

Daily Mail:

Tasever

The Star:

Tasever