December 06 / 18.20 Newcastle (AW)

18.20

Standard

Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

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10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 123905 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Carlisle maiden handicap win in August (7f, good) when blinkers first went on, and they inspired a return to form over this C&D latest; chance if able to build on that, albeit from 4lb above her winning mark.
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1st

7

(1)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rebeccas Girl

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gary Rutherford

Won two 7f handicaps for this yard in the second half of 2024; holding her form since her course win in December but this is her first 6f run for the stable.

8/1

1st

7

(1)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rebeccas Girl

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gary Rutherford

Won two 7f handicaps for this yard in the second half of 2024; holding her form since her course win in December but this is her first 6f run for the stable.

8/1

4th

8

(2)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:29 Newcastle (AW)

Rebeccas Girl

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gary Rutherford

raced in second

4/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 542219 CD BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Took a grip but made all off 4lb lower over C&D last month; fair bit worse off with near-1l second Gunnerside even without factoring in that day's rider claims, and tendency to break slowly has resurfaced since.
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5th

5

(3)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

Just Typical

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

ducked sharply right start and slowly away, took keen hold, soon in touch with leaders

11/4

5th

5

(3)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

Just Typical

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

ducked sharply right start and slowly away, took keen hold, soon in touch with leaders, carried head high 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, weakened gradually final 110yds

11/4

1st

4

(8)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Just Typical

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, led then ridden briefly over 1f out, pushed out and went clear inside final furlong, comfortably

7/4

5/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 623624 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Never quite getting there in time over C&D the last twice, despite being beaten 1l or less; perfectly capable for the grade, but not the only one here likely to be ridden for luck, and losing run now stands at 30.
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1st

2

(6)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Concert Boy

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Katie Scott

C&D winner who landed a 0-50 classified event over 1m here last month before finishing second of six in a handicap over the same trip ten days ago; has the form to figure but a record of 2-41 raises questions.

4/1

1st

2

(6)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Concert Boy

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Katie Scott

C&D winner who landed a 0-50 classified event over 1m here last month before finishing second of six in a handicap over the same trip ten days ago; has the form to figure but a record of 2-41 raises questions.

4/1

2nd

4

(6)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

Concert Boy

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Katie Scott

held up in rear, headway and going easily 2f out, went second inside final furlong, kept on final 110yds, no match for winner

4/1

5/1

Form: 553523 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
One blip aside he's been most consistent in defeat since August; holds recent superiority over Ana Emaraaty, and enjoys a swing at the weights over last month's C&D conqueror Just Typical; shortlisted.
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7th

7

(7)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Gunnerside

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Made the frame in three consecutive handicaps here (6f-7f) in the autumn and had excuse (became upset in stalls) when a disappointing favourite on latest outing four weeks ago; favoured by the weights in this classified race; major player.

13/2

7th

7

(7)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Gunnerside

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Made the frame in three consecutive handicaps here (6f-7f) in the autumn and had excuse (became upset in stalls) when a disappointing favourite on latest outing four weeks ago; favoured by the weights in this classified race; major player.

13/2

9th

2

(10)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Newcastle (AW)

Gunnerside

9st 8lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

upset in stalls, in rear, steady headway into midfield over 4f out, no extra over 2f out

7/1

7/1

Form: 116433 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Mugged Barossa and Concert Boy respectively for successive C&D wins in the autumn, and despite trailing both those and Ana Emaraaty since is essentially holding his form well; back on his last winning mark; chance.
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4th

6

(8)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Patchy form since winning twice over C&D in the autumn; still 2lb lower than for his latest success, but not quite sure what to expect; needs a good gallop to aim at.

10/1

4th

6

(8)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Patchy form since winning twice over C&D in the autumn; still 2lb lower than for his latest success, but not quite sure what to expect; needs a good gallop to aim at.

10/1

8th

8

(7)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:58 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

dwelt start and slightly awkward start, towards rear against near rail

11/2

Form: 130649 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Effective at 7f-8.5f on Polytrack or Tapeta; backwards step on her second run for new trainer latest but up to scratch effort here before that, and now finds herself back below the mark of April's C&D success.
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9th

11

(3)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Of Antrim

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jack Morland

took keen hold, prominent, weakened inside final furlong

25/1

9th

11

(3)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Of Antrim

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jack Morland

Won his first four starts on Tapeta after the visor went back on, rising 34lb in the process; however, he could only manage a midfield finish off this mark at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) on Wednesday which means he has something to prove all of a sudden.

25/1

7th

3

(2)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

13:38 Southwell (AW)

Angel Of Antrim

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jack Morland

Impressive in Class 6 at Wolverhampton 11 days ago, completing a quickfire 7f four-timer; hit with another hefty rise in the weights and steps up two grades but he is better than ever; shortlisted.

9/2

Form: 713558 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Back below the mark of June's win over 1m here; drop back in trip is perhaps understandable having not lasted home the last twice, but by the same token he's found himself outpaced on both C&D starts this year.
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3rd

8

(8)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

13:46 Newcastle (AW)

Martins Brig

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: David Thompson

Good second to Cloch Nua over C&D two runs back but didn't fare quite so well last time; well drawn; could bounce back.

8/1

3rd

8

(8)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

13:46 Newcastle (AW)

Martins Brig

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: David Thompson

Good second to Cloch Nua over C&D two runs back but didn't fare quite so well last time; well drawn; could bounce back.

8/1

5th

7

(7)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Martins Brig

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Ran respectably from the front in similar event over C&D last week, beating all bar the market leader; has loads of other form at this venue, including two wins last year, and can't be ruled out.

13/2

14/1

Form: 712255 CD

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Only 1-21 overall, and whilst C&D record reads a relatively healthy 212255 those last two defeats owed a lot to the return of her reluctance to settle; have to hope returning cheekpieces help in that regard.
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5th

4

(4)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barossa

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won very similar C&D race to this last summer and was second in C&D handicaps on next two outings; has strong claims if judged on those efforts but needs to raise her game after ending 2024 with two below-par runs.

16/1

5th

4

(4)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barossa

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won very similar C&D race to this last summer and was second in C&D handicaps on next two outings; has strong claims if judged on those efforts but needs to raise her game after ending 2024 with two below-par runs.

16/1

7th

10

(9)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Barossa

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

7f win here in July came in a 0-50 classified event; solid efforts in handicaps on her next two starts but her form has cooled more recently; others preferred for win purposes.

14/1

Form: 162416 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Latest two of three Newcastle wins were gained over C&D from the front end; can function after a break, so better could have been expected on his recent return from six months out; still 3lb above a winning mark.
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5th

8

(2)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Marcello Si

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Dods

Won three times over 7f/1m here in the first-half of last year; 4lb lower than for the latest, but his performances since returning from six months off in November don't suggest he can take advantage.

20/1

5th

8

(2)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Marcello Si

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Dods

Won three times over 7f/1m here in the first-half of last year; 4lb lower than for the latest, but his performances since returning from six months off in November don't suggest he can take advantage.

20/1

8th

7

(6)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

13:46 Newcastle (AW)

Marcello Si

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Dods

Won over 7f here in May last year; subsequently off for 186 days and well below form all four starts since.

25/1

9/2

Form: 566217 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Strongly run 6f suited him to a tee here in October, but a troubled follow-up bid reaffirms he's a hostage to fortune with his race style; stamina to spare as a 1m scorer, and a player if he gets the breaks.
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4th

5

(6)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

held up in rear

7/1

4th

5

(6)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

held up in rear

7/1

6th

8

(1)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

8st 5lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Dual winner at Newcastle over 1m and a strongly run 6f there in October; below that level last twice and debatable whether a speed test such as this is going to suit.

11/1

20/1

Form: 105609 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Patchy profile in handicaps since August's all-the-way Catterick classified win (7f, good to firm), albeit with excuses the last twice (kicked; wide trip); mark gently dipping but others still more persuasive.
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4th

5

(1)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Coconut Bay

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

led

9/1

4th

5

(1)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Coconut Bay

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

led, headed inside final furlong, weakened gradually final 110yds

9/1

5th

3

(5)

30th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:12 Southwell (AW)

Coconut Bay

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Tristan Davidson

Form took another dip here last time but she was placed over C&D the run before and has a competitive show in her.

12/1

25/1

Form: 077088

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Plummeting mark reflects his struggles since leaving Archie Watson, matters not sufficiently improved by wind surgery or the return to 7f latest to rekindle interest; latest headgear change needs to work wonders.
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9th

8

(7)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Morning Suit

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

prominent, dropped to midfield after 2f

20/1

9th

8

(7)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Morning Suit

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

prominent, dropped to midfield after 2f

20/1

17

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

12:52 Chelmsford (AW)

Morning Suit

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £43.90
Straight Forecast £36.83
Tricast £226.62
Trifecta £292.20

Selections

The Times:

Ana Emaraaty

SPOTLIGHT:

Angel Of Antrim

Daily Mail:

Gunnerside

POSTDATA:

Just Typical

Daily Mirror:

Rebecca's Girl

Daily Record:

Yaahobby

Telegraph:

Ana Emaraaty

D Express:

Ana Emaraaty

RP RATINGS:

Angel Of Antrim

NEWMARKET:

Angel Of Antrim

The Sun:

Gunnerside

The Star:

Gunnerside