November 23 / 15.33 Newcastle (AW)

15.33

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Safer Gambling Week 2024 At BetUK Handicap

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 362422 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Goes well here and after finishing second to Berry Edge last month he filled the same berth behind one in form 15 days ago; thereabouts.
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8th

4

(2)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Prince Achille

9st 8lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

His last five wins have come over C&D, the latest in November; recent efforts no more than respectable, though, and remains 4lb above that last successful mark.

10/1

7th

1

(3)

28th Feb 2026

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1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Prince Achille

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

His last five wins have come at Newcastle, but he hasn't been at his best there in last three starts; went close off this mark in November but he needs to get back near that level; all AW wins have been at 1m2f but he has won over this trip on turf.

8/1

5th

5

(8)

14th Feb 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Prince Achille

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Bagged a fifth C&D victory in November and in good nick subsequently, not seen to ideal effect when fourth of 11 back over C&D 25 days ago; a likely player eased 1lb.

6/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 356002

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Only had the six races and best effort yet when chasing home the favourite over C&D recently; that improvement brings him into it.
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12th

10

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Rock Armour

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

Nine-race maiden on turf, best recent run when third at Catterick in April (1m4f, good); hasn't done as well since.

14/1

6th

10

(10)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Rock Armour

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

Just one win from his 25 starts but he was a good third over C&D last month and didn't see out 1m6f when fifth to Free Pic here last time; each-way claims back down in trip.

14/1

5th

5

(1)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

Rock Armour

8st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

In the hands of John Butler when sporting first-time blinkers to score at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in February; that's her only success but a keeping-on third here (1m4f, good) was a respectable effort a fortnight ago and this new trip is probably worth a go.

9/2

7/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 587853 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo filly who kept finding to finish third over 1m2f at Chelmsford and this stiffer track should be favourable.
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3rd

8

(1)

23rd Nov 2024

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1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:33 Newcastle (AW)

Cakewalk

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Lightly raced 3yo filly who kept finding to finish third over 1m2f at Chelmsford and this stiffer track should be favourable.

7/1

3rd

8

(1)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:33 Newcastle (AW)

Cakewalk

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Lightly raced 3yo filly who kept finding to finish third over 1m2f at Chelmsford and this stiffer track should be favourable.

7/1

3rd

8

(4)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Cakewalk

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

disputed lead early, in touch with leaders soon after start, outpaced 2f out, kept on but no match for first two

6/1

6/1

Form: 507951

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
First run beyond 1m and with the cheekpieces left off when keeping on well enough over 9.4f at Wolverhampton last week; 5lb higher but this far should be within range.
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5th

8

(6)

27th Apr 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rainwater

10st 12lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

2-34 but only faded late after racing prominently at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) and met trouble in running when fifth of 12 at Southwell (7f, AW; 100-30) 12 days ago; on career-low mark and may be ready to take advantage.

5/1

5th

5

(8)

15th Apr 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Rainwater

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two wins from 33 starts; runner-up over this C&D in January and he shaped as if still in form when eighth of 22 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) 17 days ago, weakening late; returns to the AW with solid claims.

4/1

8th

16

(8)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

Rainwater

10st 7lb

J: Miss Isla Clarkson

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Infrequent winner but he has run some good races in defeat over the winter, including when coming from a long way back to take second at Southwell (7f) for this rider in January; ran poorly at this meeting 12 months ago.

16/1

5th
3 (11)
Urban Road

11/2

Form: 733553 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Last two runs have been here, getting closer to Prince Achille the last time despite finding some trouble; considered.
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5th

7

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 3

19:15 Hamilton

Urban Road

8st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Alan Brown

Often slowly away; last won in February 2025, with 14 races since; eight of nine wins were on AW, but easily best turf form came on last two starts (minor honours over 1m2f at Redcar) which gives hope; 2lb out of handicap.

6/1

3rd

9

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

16:30 Redcar

Urban Road

8st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Alan Brown

Beaten on his last 13 starts going back to last February and eight of his nine wins have come on AW; can be slowly away but that didn't stop him finishing second over C&D (good to firm) last Monday when back up in trip; has the same mark today and could well be in the mix once more.

7/1

2nd

5

(3)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:50 Redcar

Urban Road

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Eight of his nine wins have been on AW; can be slowly away and is 2lb above his last winning mark; needs to come down the weights.

12/1

11/2

Form: 466751 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner and first effort of real note on Tapeta when coming home strongly over C&D last month; 3lb rise won't hurt if in the same form.
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3rd

8

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Wetherby

Berry Edge

11st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: David Thompson

Three-time Flat winner (including on good to soft) who got off the mark over hurdles at the seventh attempt over C&D (soft) last month; he did it comfortably and an 8lb rise may not stop him if he can back up that effort.

9/2

1st

7

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Wetherby

Berry Edge

10st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: David Thompson

3-34 on the Flat and took a step forward in this headgear combination at Catterick (1m7f, soft) latest in his third handicap hurdle, finishing third of five; however, was 7l behind runner-up Voodoo Angel so has work to do.

8/1

3rd

5

30th Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

16:23 Catterick

Berry Edge

10st 10lb

J: Jack Power

T: David Thompson

3-34 on Flat; lightly raced over hurdles and soundly beaten in November in first two handicaps in this code (2m1f, soft); the reapplied cheekpieces and first-time tongue-tie could help but others have more pressing claims.

16/1

25/1

Form: 786958 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Stuck on a losing run and has struggled badly since a third on turf during the summer.
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9th

3

(9)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Leap Year Lad

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Just 2-31 but had dropped in the weights and undergone wind surgery before finishing a creditable third of ten at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in December; each-way claims if backing it up.

9/2

9th

3

(9)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Leap Year Lad

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Just 2-31 but had dropped in the weights and undergone wind surgery before finishing a creditable third of ten at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in December; each-way claims if backing it up.

9/2

3rd

4

(10)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Leap Year Lad

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

He's been disappointing since July and has undergone wind surgery since finishing seventh here (1m2f) last month; drops in trip/grade and a market check looks prudent.

10/1

13/2

Form: 224094 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won 1m/1m2f handicaps last winter; a bit up and down for comfort but stayed on from off the pace to be close up behind Cakewalk at Chelmsford 16 days ago.
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12th

11

(6)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:50 Dundalk (AW)

Palazzo Persico

9st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Three AW wins when trained by Ed Dunlop; 0-5 for current yard but was placed over 1m2f here last month; 1m too sharp last time; each-way claims if on his game.

20/1

10th

5

(7)

1st Apr 2026

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1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Palazzo Persico

9st 11lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time winner for Ed Dunlop (three on AW); won four-runner 1m2f Brighton handicap last July; best run for this yard so far when a dead-heating third of nine with Star Mind over the extended 1m2f here last Friday; this trip is possibly a bit shorter than ideal.

8/1

3rd

4

(2)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Palazzo Persico

9st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time winner for Ed Dunlop (three on AW); won four-runner Brighton handicap last July; some encouragement in his 5.75l seventh here in February, but that is sandwiched between two poor efforts for new yard.

15/1

20/1

Form: 028833 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Proving expensive to follow but continues to run well now and again and can't be left out of calculations even though down the field here yesterday.
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9th

9

(4)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:33 Newcastle (AW)

Tilsitt

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: R Mike Smith

Proving expensive to follow but continues to run well now and again and can't be left out of calculations even though down the field here yesterday.

20/1

9th

9

(4)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:33 Newcastle (AW)

Tilsitt

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: R Mike Smith

Proving expensive to follow but continues to run well now and again and can't be left out of calculations even though down the field here yesterday.

20/1

10th

8

(1)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:39 Newcastle (AW)

Tilsitt

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Has never attempted this far on the AW before, but he has run well over similar trips on turf; losing run of 31 is a concern, though.

10/1

10th
10 (6)
Genta

16/1

Form: 4334

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
First three runs were at 7f; didn't improve for stepping up to 1m on handicap debut at Bath but the ground was soft; could be given another chance.
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8th

8

(4)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Genta

9st 1lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Alice Haynes

Eight-race maiden who showed some promise in his first four starts last autumn, but hasn't built on it (cheekpieces made little difference last time); best watched for now.

16/1

8th

8

(4)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Genta

9st 1lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Alice Haynes

Eight-race maiden who showed some promise in his first four starts last autumn, but hasn't built on it (cheekpieces made little difference last time); best watched for now.

16/1

7th

3

(8)

30th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Genta

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

in rear, headway from 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 390117 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won twice over C&D not all that long ago but can lose his form, as has happened since on the Flat and over hurdles; bit risky.
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8th

1

(4)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

11:47 Newcastle (AW)

Three Platoon

10st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Rebecca Menzies

took keen hold

20/1

8th

1

(4)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

11:47 Newcastle (AW)

Three Platoon

10st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Rebecca Menzies

took keen hold, never better than midfield

20/1

11th

1

(12)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:33 Newcastle (AW)

Three Platoon

9st 12lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won twice over C&D not all that long ago but can lose his form, as has happened since on the Flat and over hurdles; bit risky.

20/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £46.40
Straight Forecast £48.90
Tricast £253.33
Trifecta £384.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rainwater

POSTDATA:

Prince Achille

The Guardian:

Berry Edge

D Express:

Palazzo Persico

RP RATINGS:

Rainwater

The Times:

Rainwater

Telegraph:

Rainwater

The Star:

Rainwater

Daily Record:

Rainwater

Daily Mirror:

Prince Achille

The Sun:

Prince Achille

Daily Mail:

Berry Edge