December 06 / 17.50 Newcastle (AW)

17.50

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£30 In Free Bets With BetUK Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 000071 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Ended long losing run when sweeping through late to win a C&D handicap 13 days ago (well backed); that was his first run after a wind op and a 3lb rise still leaves him with plenty of handicapping scope; this looks likely to be strongly run which will suit and he can't be ignored.
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1st

6

(4)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mondammej

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Hasn't looked back since undergoing wind surgery in the autumn, readily landing his third 5f handicap here six days ago; effective at 6f and holds leading claims under a 4lb penalty.

9/4

1st

6

(4)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mondammej

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Hasn't looked back since undergoing wind surgery in the autumn, readily landing his third 5f handicap here six days ago; effective at 6f and holds leading claims under a 4lb penalty.

9/4

1st

3

(1)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:33 Newcastle (AW)

Mondammej

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

held up in last, headway and pressed leader over 1f out, ridden and led inside final furlong, ran on

3/1

2nd
11 (5)
Buzz Box

11/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: -12453 C BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
6f winner here in January; just missed out behind Moyola on his handicap debut in February; slightly disappointing that he hasn't kicked on yet but there's still time.
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5th

7

(9)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Buzz Box

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Bryan Smart

He has finished in the money in all three C&D handicap runs, most recently second to a resurgent Mondammej three weeks ago; 2lb higher this time but likely to be in the thick of it once again.

6/1

5th

7

(9)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Buzz Box

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Bryan Smart

towards rear, headway when not clear run over 1f out, not clear run inside final furlong, ran on inside final 110yds

6/1

2nd

11

(5)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Newcastle (AW)

Buzz Box

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Bryan Smart

6f winner here in January; just missed out behind Moyola on his handicap debut in February; slightly disappointing that he hasn't kicked on yet but there's still time.

11/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 805424 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Now 1lb lower than for his York win in July and he's run well in defeat on his last three starts (on Tapeta last time); likely to be in the mix once more.
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3rd

5

(12)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Newcastle (AW)

The Coffee Pod

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Now 1lb lower than for his York win in July and he's run well in defeat on his last three starts (on Tapeta last time); likely to be in the mix once more.

8/1

3rd

5

(12)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Newcastle (AW)

The Coffee Pod

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Now 1lb lower than for his York win in July and he's run well in defeat on his last three starts (on Tapeta last time); likely to be in the mix once more.

8/1

4th

5

(8)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

The Coffee Pod

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Free-going sort scored at York (5f) in June and has continued in good form, a strong-travelling runner-up at Nottingham (5f) 12 days ago; big player off an unchanged mark.

4/1

Form: 743185 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Made all over C&D last month but less good twice since (had excuses on penultimate start); several other pace influences in the field and others appeal more.
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2nd

7

(7)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:33 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Johnson

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Paul Midgley

led but pestered, headed inside final furlong, soon no extra

7/1

2nd

7

(7)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:33 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Johnson

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Paul Midgley

led but pestered, headed inside final furlong, soon no extra

7/1

4th

3

(10)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Johnson

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

C&D win last month off a 3lb lower mark and there have been some excuses since; should remain competitive at this level.

6/1

8/1

Form: 582841 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Two wins since joining Iain Jardine, the latest a comfortable defeat of The Coffee Pod at Nottingham last month (5f, soft); up 6lb and has a bit more to prove on AW.
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5th

8

(3)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:33 Newcastle (AW)

Parisiac

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Six turf wins; mixed results over C&D since returned to AW and isn't guaranteed to back up latest effort (finished second in lower grade); 0-10 in this sphere.

12/1

5th

8

(3)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:33 Newcastle (AW)

Parisiac

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

dwelt start, in rear, steady headway on far side of group halfway, weakened over 1f out

12/1

2nd

5

(12)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Parisiac

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, prominent on near side of group, led narrowly over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on

16/1

Form: 193153 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Two turf wins this year and no problem with today's conditions; often a hostage to fortune given his hold-up tactics but this looks highly likely to be run to suit and he'll be bang there granted luck in running.
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2nd

3

(6)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Water Of Leith

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

taken down early, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, disputed lead inside final furlong, just held

7/4

2nd

3

(6)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Water Of Leith

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Reliable type who resumed winning ways over C&D 12 days ago, deserving extra credit for overcoming a steady gallop; big shout despite a 3lb rise, for yard well among the winners.

7/4

1st

4

(1)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Water Of Leith

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Has won nine races, four on the AW including one here (6f); fair third at Southwell in November (5f) but didn't run quite so well over C&D last time; could bounce back.

6/1

14/1

Form: 144126 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
C&D winner off this mark last November; he has added two turf wins since July and went close here on his penultimate start; disappointed last time though and needs to bounce back.
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7th

10

(8)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Newcastle (AW)

Zuffolo

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Michael Dods

C&D winner off this mark last November; he has added two turf wins since July and went close here on his penultimate start; disappointed last time though and needs to bounce back.

14/1

7th

10

(8)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Newcastle (AW)

Zuffolo

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Michael Dods

C&D winner off this mark last November; he has added two turf wins since July and went close here on his penultimate start; disappointed last time though and needs to bounce back.

14/1

6th

4

(7)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Zuffolo

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Dods

prominent on near side of group, weakened 1f out

4/1

33/1

Form: 1-0906

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
7f novice win last September (Polytrack); has barely beaten a rival in four runs this year, however, including both course runs for new stable, and too much to prove for now.
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5th

5

(5)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Piloto Pardo

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

A fair 7f scorer for Richard Hannon but he's yet to hit top form for his current yard, coming in a never-dangerous eighth of 12 over C&D last month; he may still do better when back over further.

16/1

5th

5

(5)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Piloto Pardo

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

took keen hold, raced in second, weakened over 1f out

16/1

Form: 14 D BF

Last run: 223 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut at Wolverhampton in April (5f); that form isn't strong, however, and she was beaten under a penalty two weeks later; makes her handicap debut after a 223-day absence; bred to do better but progress is a must.
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9th

2

(6)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Newcastle (AW)

Sweet Carolina

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut at Wolverhampton in April (5f); that form isn't strong, however, and she was beaten under a penalty two weeks later; makes her handicap debut after a 223-day absence; bred to do better but progress is a must.

11/2

9th

2

(6)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Newcastle (AW)

Sweet Carolina

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut at Wolverhampton in April (5f); that form isn't strong, however, and she was beaten under a penalty two weeks later; makes her handicap debut after a 223-day absence; bred to do better but progress is a must.

11/2

4th

2

(3)

27th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sweet Carolina

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Fellowes

raced in third, switched left and ridden over 1f out

Evs

12/1

Form: 135053 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has won over C&D but he's done more of his racing over 6f; should get a strong pace to aim at and he didn't run badly over 6f here in October; each-way shout.
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10th

5

(6)

1st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Moyola

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lucinda Russell

Two course wins to his name and he's now 1lb lower than for a turf success last summer; not at his best over 5f here four weeks ago; needs a full revival and his propensity for fluffing the start is a concern.

8/1

10th

5

(6)

1st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Moyola

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lucinda Russell

Two course wins to his name and he's now 1lb lower than for a turf success last summer; not at his best over 5f here four weeks ago; needs a full revival and his propensity for fluffing the start is a concern.

8/1

10th

9

(11)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Newcastle (AW)

Moyola

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Lucinda Russell

Has won over C&D but he's done more of his racing over 6f; should get a strong pace to aim at and he didn't run badly over 6f here in October; each-way shout.

12/1

11th
8 (1)
Ganesha

12/1

Form: 559064 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
C&D winner off 14lb higher as a 2yo; mixed record this year and although latest fourth wasn't a bad effort, he will need more to come out on top.
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11th

8

(1)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Newcastle (AW)

Ganesha

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

C&D winner off 14lb higher as a 2yo; mixed record this year and although latest fourth wasn't a bad effort, he will need more to come out on top.

12/1

11th

8

(1)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Newcastle (AW)

Ganesha

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

C&D winner off 14lb higher as a 2yo; mixed record this year and although latest fourth wasn't a bad effort, he will need more to come out on top.

12/1

4th

2

(8)

28th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Ganesha

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Not entirely solid on 2024 form but ran with some promise in first-time hood (retained) at Southwell most recently; defied a 12lb higher mark over C&D a year ago (sole run here); interesting.

8/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 177180 CD

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a C&D handicap in June; struggled in stronger company twice since and the return to Class 5 is in his favour; has other pace to contend with though.
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3rd

1

(2)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Cast No Shadow

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Hugo Palmer

took keen hold, led, headed inside final furlong, soon no extra

12/1

3rd

1

(2)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Cast No Shadow

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Hugo Palmer

Dual C&D winner but he has gone off the boil, coming in last of 12 here last month; visor replaces usual cheekpieces now with something to prove.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £23.00
Straight Forecast £23.32
Tricast £105.18
Trifecta £121.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Mondammej

NEWMARKET:

Sweet Carolina

SPOTLIGHT:

Water Of Leith

The Sun:

Buzz Box

TOPSPEED:

Strong Johnson

Telegraph:

Sweet Carolina

D Express:

Water Of Leith

POSTDATA:

Mondammej

The Times:

Mondammej

Daily Mail:

Mondammej

Daily Mirror:

Mondammej

The Star:

Mondammej

Daily Record:

Mondammej