November 23 / 18.40 Newcastle (AW)

18.40

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Know Your Limits With BetMGM Fillies’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Know Your Limits With BetMGM Fillies’ Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 842915 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Off the mark when returned to 1m and a 40-1 winner of a C&D handicap last month; never reached the leaders off this 5lb higher mark here last week but blinkers replace cheekpieces and she's capable of winning again if they have a positive effect.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

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

12/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 896868

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
16-race maiden; well beaten in 5f/6f handicaps, including on the AW this year, last time with a visor; no headgear this time but takes a marked step up in trip (fair run when tried at 7f last December, although faded late on).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

12

(10)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Callianassa

8st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Ellison

All four wins have come over 7f/1m on the AW, the latest in February; back off the same mark as for that success, but she is 0-10 on turf and has never attempted this far before.

18/1

7th

4

(4)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Callianassa

10st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Brian Ellison

All four wins have come over 7f/1m on the AW, the latest in February; return to this trip should suit, but she is 0-9 on turf and a few of the others make greater appeal.

8/1

5th

7

(2)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

14:25 Newcastle (AW)

Callianassa

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Brian Ellison

Her three course wins have come over a mile, the latest when beating Dosman (runs in the 3.00) in February; slightly disappointing here four weeks ago but she is back against her own sex and not handicapped out of things.

14/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 427032 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Only win was over 7f off a 5lb higher mark here in August 2023; in fair form over 7f here for this yard recently (clear of the rest when 0.5l second at Wolverhampton last week); contender but hasn't run to her best on previous tries at 1m.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

10

(3)

23rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buttercross Flyer

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Won a classified race at Lingfield (7f, AW) last summer; short of her best in three runs this winter though and she needs a full revival.

25/1

8th

1

(9)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buttercross Flyer

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Scott Dixon

Not as her best in handicaps lately, but she was successful the last time she raced at this level at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in August; has run well over C&D and a player; stable also runs Embarked.

6/1

7th

6

(2)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buttercross Flyer

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Dual 7f winner on the AW but a modest strike-rate overall and last win was in a classified race; could still run well off a realistic mark.

14/1

Form: 243685 BF

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Ex-John O'Shea; 7f Kempton winner in October 2023; mainly fair form this year including on stable debut over 8.5f at Wolverhampton on Thursday (well-backed favourite, never-nearer fifth) having been bought for £6,000 in October; more needed.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

12

(12)

1st Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Stella Hogan

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Record of 3-11 for current connections features a C&D win; placed at Kempton last week despite the race not going smoothly for her; enters the reckoning.

7/1

1

(9)

25th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Stella Hogan

9st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Won three of her first nine starts for Mick Appleby; a particularly slow start cost her dear when fourth to Maids Head at Chelmsford last time (sent off favourite, perhaps as she was unpenalised for winning an apprentice contest); 2lb higher here.

7/1

9/1

Form: 5-3345

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden; creditable third in handicaps at Doncaster in July and Ffos Las in August (both over 1m on soft ground) but well beaten on last two starts (perhaps failed to stay 1m2f last time); may do better back at 1m.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(6)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Run For The Sun

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ed Dunlop

Eight-race maiden; creditable third in handicaps at Doncaster in July and Ffos Las in August (both over 1m on soft ground) but well beaten on last two starts (perhaps failed to stay 1m2f last time); may do better back at 1m.

9/1

5th

2

(6)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Run For The Sun

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ed Dunlop

Eight-race maiden; creditable third in handicaps at Doncaster in July and Ffos Las in August (both over 1m on soft ground) but well beaten on last two starts (perhaps failed to stay 1m2f last time); may do better back at 1m.

9/1

5th

4

(3)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

15:50 Newcastle (AW)

Run For The Sun

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Ed Dunlop

Seven-race maiden who has largely consistent form and whose 2024 efforts (over 1m) suggest this new trip is worth exploring; interesting off a reduced mark, with belated improvement possible.

3/1

9/2

Form: 639042

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden; two good placed runs over 7f and 1m at Redcar (soft) when tried in blinkers (on again) on last two starts; half-sister to an AW winner; interesting on AW debut.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(9)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Penny Ghent

10st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Simon Whitaker

On the up since front-running tactics were adopted and comfortably landed handicaps at Ripon and over C&D this month; not dismissed lightly in his hat-trick bid saddling a 5lb penalty.

2/1

1st

6

(1)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:15 Beverley

Penny Ghent

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Simon Whitaker

Off the mark at the 27th attempt when running away with a Ripon handicap ten days ago (1m, good); well in under a penalty and she is ideally drawn to attack again but it remains to be seen if she can repeat the feat.

5/2

1st

14

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Penny Ghent

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Simon Whitaker

26-race maiden; two poor efforts on turf this year; easy to dismiss.

33/1

7th
3 (2)
Vixey

20/1

Form: -70686

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Had some fair form for Chris Fairhurst in 2023, but hasn't progressed since changing yards, although latest 3.5l sixth at Musselburgh (7f, soft) on debut for Simon West was a more encouraging run; on a fair mark; first try at 1m.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Newmarket

Vixey

9st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Simon West

Four wins in a productive 2025, the latest over 7f (good) in September; good third of 21 at York (7f, good) three weeks ago; likely to go well again.

11/4

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Newmarket

Vixey

9st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Simon West

Four wins in a productive 2025, the latest over 7f (good) in September; good third of 21 at York (7f, good) three weeks ago; likely to go well again.

11/4

3rd

6

(3)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Vixey

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Simon West

Won at Southwell (7f, AW) and Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) in the spring and has added two wins at Chester (7.5f/7f, good); she needs to transfer her recent improvement at unique Chester back to a regulation track but she's clearly thriving and her latest win has received a strong boost.

9/1

Form: 573004 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m Brighton maiden in October 2023 (good to firm); mixed form at up to 1m2f this term; on a good mark; each-way chance.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(10)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Volcanology

9st 3lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Won a 1m Brighton maiden in October 2023 (good to firm); mixed form at up to 1m2f this term; on a good mark; each-way chance.

7/1

8th

9

(10)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Volcanology

9st 3lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Won a 1m Brighton maiden in October 2023 (good to firm); mixed form at up to 1m2f this term; on a good mark; each-way chance.

7/1

4th

6

(2)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

15:50 Newcastle (AW)

Volcanology

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Not the only runner who posted duck eggs the last twice and needs to rebound; inconsistent since maiden win last autumn but best form gives her a fighting chance off current mark.

10/1

OUR TIP

33/1

Form: 14-389

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 1m4f in France last year; 10l third of four in a Musselburgh seller on stable debut last month (1m4f, good to soft); modest efforts in AW handicaps over 1m2f and 1m since; hard to fancy.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(8)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Deauville

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Iain Jardine

Won twice over 1m4f in France last year; 10l third of four in a Musselburgh seller on stable debut last month (1m4f, good to soft); modest efforts in AW handicaps over 1m2f and 1m since; hard to fancy.

33/1

9th

1

(8)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Deauville

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Iain Jardine

Won twice over 1m4f in France last year; 10l third of four in a Musselburgh seller on stable debut last month (1m4f, good to soft); modest efforts in AW handicaps over 1m2f and 1m since; hard to fancy.

33/1

9th

10

(7)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Deauville

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

always behind

50/1

6/1

Form: 766

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Unexposed; modest efforts in two maidens at 7f/1m (latest on AW) and a 1m2f novice; improvement likely now going handicapping but not ideally drawn.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(1)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Fire And Rain

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: John Butler

Unexposed; modest efforts in two maidens at 7f/1m (latest on AW) and a 1m2f novice; improvement likely now going handicapping but not ideally drawn.

6/1

10th

6

(1)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Fire And Rain

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: John Butler

Unexposed; modest efforts in two maidens at 7f/1m (latest on AW) and a 1m2f novice; improvement likely now going handicapping but not ideally drawn.

6/1

6th

5

(5)

16th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Kempton (AW)

Fire And Rain

9st 5lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Butler

Beaten 15l at big prices in a Ffos Las maiden (1m, heavy) in August and a Salisbury novice (1m2f, good to soft) last month; now drops to 7f and she needs a transformation on AW debut.

66/1

Non-runners

Grovely Belle

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £19.40
Straight Forecast £16.43
Tricast £113.26
Trifecta £126.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Stella Hogan

The Times:

Buttercross Flyer

SPOTLIGHT:

Mambha

Daily Mail:

Fire And Rain

RP RATINGS:

Run For The Sun

The Guardian:

Penny Ghent

The Sun:

Mambha

Daily Mirror:

Buttercross Flyer

Daily Record:

Buttercross Flyer

Telegraph:

Stella Hogan

D Express:

Stella Hogan

The Star:

Stella Hogan