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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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(7)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Pontefract

Mondammej

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

9yo who has dropped down the weights and showed spark when second of four at Nottingham last month; however, well beaten at Thirsk since and he's winless on turf since September 2021; others appeal more.

50/1

12th

9

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

Mondammej

9st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Talented veteran but has temperament to match his ability; no turf win since 2021 and when second at Nottingham 11 days ago there were only four runners; more minor money perhaps his best hope.

9/1

2nd

1

(4)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:50 Nottingham

Mondammej

10st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Winless on turf since 2021 but showed more on his second run back from a break last time, is now 2lb lower and this is easier than the handicaps he's used to contesting; tends to be held up and a speed-favouring 5f in a small field may not be optimal but he's capable.

6/1

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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10th

10

(6)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Buzz Box

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Three course wins for Bryan Smart; yet to shine for his current trainer but he is edging down the weights and he shouldn't be underestimated.

12/1

7th

1

(6)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:57 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buzz Box

10st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Herrington

Three-time winner at Newcastle (5f-6f); fair debut effort for this yard but then finished last at Southwell on his return from a break.

12/1

9th

7

(2)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Buzz Box

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Won early in 2025 on final two runs for Bryan Smart, both at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta), and he returned from an absence with an encouraging fourth on stable debut there this January (5f); he's back from some more time off today but with his trainer among the winners; could be a contender.

8/1

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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2nd

1

(8)

12th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:07 Ffos Las

The Coffee Pod

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

No longer the force of old but was close third off today's career-low mark here (6f, good) eight days ago; eased in grade today and can handle the drop back to 5f; must be considered.

5/2

3rd

6

(6)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ffos Las

The Coffee Pod

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Both wins came at York when trained by Richard Hannon; denied a clear run when finishing fifth of ten at Sandown (6f, good to firm) ten days ago; has dropped to a career-low mark but may be getting his act together.

6/1

5th

3

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Salisbury

The Coffee Pod

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Spoiled chance by refusing to settle on seasonal/stable but this month's midfield finish at Newbury (6f, good to firm) was more encouraging; has slipped to a dangerous mark and should now be approaching concert pitch.

12/1

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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7th

2

(2)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:28 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Johnson

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

led narrowly on far side of group, headed halfway, weakened inside final furlong

9/2

7th

2

(2)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:28 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Johnson

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

The veteran of the field but he arrives in top form, finding only the revitalised Mondammej too strong over C&D three weeks ago; not dismissed lightly off an unchanged mark.

9/2

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

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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8th

11

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Parisiac

9st 3lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Iain Jardine

Made all over C&D in June and runner-up on his next two starts; below his best last time at Ayr but a revival would come as no surprise.

14/1

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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12th

4

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Water Of Leith

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Should be making a big impact off this mark and although he has been a shade underwhelming on turf this summer he has too much ability to leave out of calculations at this level.

6/1

5th

3

(7)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Water Of Leith

9st 12lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Jim Goldie

12-time winner, three of them here (5f/6f); not beaten far on last two starts and is on a fair mark so could go well.

7/1

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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3rd

6

(1)

25th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Zuffolo

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Back on song when third at Catterick (5f, good to firm) last month and he built on that to win at Ripon (5f, good to firm); he's gone up just 2lb for last time and could be a contender once more.

7/2

1st

2

(6)

27th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Ripon

Zuffolo

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Has won six races and didn't shape too badly when third of nine at Catterick (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago; not out of this.

4/1

3rd

8

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Zuffolo

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Back on track with second at Redcar (5f) in April but has finished down the field twice since; bounce back needed.

16/1

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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6th

10

(1)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Piloto Pardo

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Paul Midgley

in rear

16/1

8th

3

(5)

12th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Piloto Pardo

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Paul Midgley

Done his racing in sprints since joining from Richard Hannon, often pulling hard and proving regressive; much will depend on how he settles upped in trip in a first-time hood; watch the market.

16/1

7th

4

(2)

20th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Piloto Pardo

9st 6lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Paul Midgley

7f AW winner for Richard Hannon in 2023 but regressive since; has slipped in the weights but only slightly better off at the weights with Rebecca's Girl as over C&D last week; opposable for now.

14/1

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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5th

3

(5)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Moyola

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell

He's fully 14lb lower than when winning at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) last June but hasn't been shaping of late as though he's about to capitalise on his reduced mark; soundly beaten fourth here (6f, good) last time.

6/1

5

(6)

14th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Ayr

Moyola

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell

Now 13lb lower than for his Hamilton win (6f, good to firm) last June but he's been well held in all four runs this season; won't mind if the forecast rain arrives but losing run is up to 12 and this looks a tough task against Novamay; cheekpieces removed.

16/1

5

(5)

26th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Hamilton

Moyola

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lucinda Russell

Now 10lb below the mark he defied over C&D last June but recent efforts don't obviously suggest he's ready to take advantage.

20/1

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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5th

2

(6)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Ganesha

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Latest 6f run not the one to judge him on and his earlier 5f runs this year were both encouraging enough; on a dangerous mark if the new headgear has the desired effect.

5/1

13th

3

(14)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Ganesha

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Just one win since October 2023 and that came on AW; operating off a reduced mark now though and he has been keeping on late in 5f handicaps this spring; has his first 6f start in nearly two years but a tongue-tie is now added and he's not discounted.

8/1

6th

5

(10)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Ganesha

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Four wins divided between turf and the AW; some sign of returning to form from off the pace at Newcastle 20 days ago (5f); possible.

6/1

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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8th

5

(6)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

13:05 Southwell (AW)

Cast No Shadow

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Hugo Palmer

Gained both wins at Newcastle in 2024; failed to beat a rival there in last two starts during a light 2025 campaign; drops in class but doesn't look the percentage call.

16/1

8th

5

(8)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:28 Newcastle (AW)

Cast No Shadow

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Hugo Palmer

pressed leaders on near side of group, led narrowly halfway, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

8/1

8th

5

(8)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:28 Newcastle (AW)

Cast No Shadow

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Hugo Palmer

Showed little on his last three starts in 2024 but there was a bit more promise in his C&D third 17 days ago (finished ahead of Show Me Show Me and Darlo Pride); visor swapped for blinkers today; not ruled out.

8/1

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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