December 06 / 19.20 Newcastle (AW)

19.20

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  • Prize money: £2831.19
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 560032 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
His last win was in November 2022 but he's returned from a break with two placed efforts over C&D this autumn; nudged up 2lb for his close second last time but he pulled clear with the winner and remains very well treated on old form.
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7th

4

(2)

24th Feb 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:12 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Consistent on turf (without winning) last summer; creditable efforts (fourth to Supreme King and Howzak respectively) over 6f here through the early weeks of 2026; worth another go over 7f, even if it isn't obvious that he's crying out for this longer trip.

11/1

6th

8

(5)

10th Feb 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Three-time C&D winner; returned from break with low-key run in December but kept on for fourth over C&D on both subsequent appearances, and can pose a threat from off the pace if this race is run to suit.

8/1

4th

1

(4)

4th Feb 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Phillip Makin

Three of his five wins have come over C&D and the latest (last January) was off this mark; creditable fourth against stronger opposition over C&D 19 days ago; solid claims.

4/1

6/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 103031

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner who has scored twice at Southwell this year, with the first over 1m in March and the latest over 5f last month; finished well to force a dead-heat for that last success and he remains feasibly treated off 2lb higher here; shortlisted.
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4

(9)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:58 Catterick

Sirius White

10st 12lb

J: Miss Ellie Mayo

T: L J Morgan

All five wins on AW, with the latest three coming under Ellie Mayo (5f-1m); led for a long way but faded into third at Redcar (1m, good) 63 days ago; has the tongue-tie added and probably needs a strong pace to aim at over this trip (won his only previous start over 5f).

11/2

3rd

6

(3)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Sirius White

10st 13lb

J: Miss Ellie Mayo

T: L J Morgan

All five wins on AW, with the latest three coming under Ellie Mayo (5f-1m); well beaten over 6f in latest two starts but soft ground may not have suited at Carlisle 25 days ago; has something to prove in first 1m run for over a year; visor returns.

18/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 682523 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Six of his eight wins have come over C&D and he's been placed here in three of his last four runs; still looks on a workable mark and has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style.
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9th

11

(2)

1st Jun 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fircombe Hall

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Philip Kirby

C&D win was sole 7f success among eight others over 6f; however, he stayed on well and only just failed to get up over Newcastle's stiff 6f in April so a good run isn't impossible in first 7f run since March 2025.

12/1

5th

5

(9)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Fircombe Hall

10st 11lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

Has been running well on the AW but that's more his thing, the scene of nine of his ten wins; could still have a part to play.

5/1

2nd

6

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Fircombe Hall

8st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Philip Kirby

Won twice at Wolverhampton (6f) last month and he was unfortunate not to finish closer when sixth over this C&D on his penultimate start; beaten a neck at Newcastle (6f, AW) three days ago and there's no reason why he can't go well again.

5/1

5/2

Form: 182871 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Three wins from his last seven runs, including when bouncing back to land an apprentice handicap at Lingfield (7f) on Tuesday; travelled strongly before forging clear in that race and he escapes a penalty for that emphatic success; major player again back in trip.
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6th

3

(2)

19th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:45 Brighton

Voltaic

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Steadily on the downgrade now but has been placed in two handicaps here this season (1m/7f) and also ran well in a recent classified race here (7f); suited by fast ground and probably worth another crack at 1m2f; more appealing than some of these.

6/1

5

(1)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Voltaic

9st 9lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

Had two wins elsewhere since a course win last June; further good runs here back in the spring but returned from 78 days off yesterday (C&D) and, having led for much of the race, trailed in sixth of the eight runners; these classified terms are favourable.

11/2

Form: 67552

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 3yo who found improvement back from a break when going close over C&D in October; up 2lb but that latest form has been boosted by the winner since and he should have more to offer in handicaps.
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5th

2

(5)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

16:05 Hamilton

Oriental Prince

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

In good order on AW over the winter, going close off this mark twice following a Class 4 win in November; returning to turf not a bother and he can't be discounted.

6/1

10th

14

(6)

16th Jan 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Oriental Prince

8st 2lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Multiple course winner, the latest over 5f in November off an 8lb lower mark; held his form since but likely vulnerable at this level.

20/1

1st

6

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Oriental Prince

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Enjoyed a purple patch between December and May, winning seven handicaps (5f to 7f); he has found it tougher going since and not sure he's in the form needed to take this.

12/1

20/1

Form: 241869 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Recorded his eighth turf win when scoring at Redcar (6f) in August but he's been well held in three runs since including over C&D (ninth of ten) last time; AW record now stands at 1-19 and others are preferred.
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6th

2

(7)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Ripon

Hurstwood

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Peter Niven

Won this race in 2023 and 2025; sharper for his reappearance when respectable fourth of 12 at Redcar (6f, good) three weeks ago and may come on again; a must for the shortlist.

5/1

4th

2

(12)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Hurstwood

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Peter Niven

Three wins and a second from nine visits to Redcar; looked as though the run would bring him on when in midfield at Thirsk 19 days ago; more appealing than many.

7/1

9th

3

(5)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Hurstwood

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Peter Niven

A dual 6f scorer in 2025 but he also didn't prove the easiest to catch right; needs to hit the ground running after 165 days off.

14/1

Form: 185310 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Won on Tapeta at Southwell (7f) in his final run during the spring but returned to action with an 11l defeat over C&D last month; may have needed that run but he's often a slow starter so comes with risks.
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3

(2)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Leicester

Monsieur Fantaisie

10st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Roger Fell

Opened his turf account when making a winning yard debut off 7lb lower at Redcar (6f, good to firm) last month; placed in two starts since, latest at that same track over this trip (ahead of Cooperation); comes here in good form and looks likely to go well again.

3/1

2

(7)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Monsieur Fantaisie

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Gained first turf win over 6f here (good to firm; stable debut) on penultimate start, and backed up with a solid effort (runner-up) at Doncaster; no issue with this longer trip and, while a combined 7lb rise will make life tougher, he's the one who arrives in the best form.

5/2

2nd

1

(4)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:35 Doncaster

Monsieur Fantaisie

9st 10lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Roger Fell

Five-time AW winner who made his belated breakthrough on turf when scoring on recent stable debut at Redcar (6f); up 5lb but he was as good as ever last time and has claims if he can back that up; last run was on good to firm but he's also effective on good to soft.

5/1

14/1

Form: 378945 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Has 12 AW wins on his CV but the last one was 14 months ago and he hasn't really fired in his last five runs including at Lingfield on Wednesday; down the list.
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8th

6

(11)

8th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Lilkian

9st 5lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Darryll Holland

All-the-way winner in a first-time eyeshield over C&D last month but diminishing returns over this trip in the same headgear (now discarded) since; has something to prove again and he's drawn out widest of all.

16/1

8th

6

(11)

8th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Lilkian

9st 5lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Darryll Holland

raced wide, in touch with leaders

16/1

Form: 0-5518 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Ended a lengthy losing run when scoring over C&D in October but she's not easy to predict and was never involved when favourite here (7f) last time; now drops back in trip but she needs to step up again to make an impact in this competitive race; blinkers back on.
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9th

3

(4)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muddy Lynn

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

slowly away, in rear, headway up the centre over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

10/1

9th

3

(4)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muddy Lynn

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

slowly away, in rear, headway up the centre over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

10/1

9th

9

(12)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:20 Newcastle (AW)

Muddy Lynn

11st 0lb

J: Miss Kayleigh Rayner

T: Seb Spencer

Ended a lengthy losing run when scoring over C&D in October but she's not easy to predict and was never involved when favourite here (7f) last time; now drops back in trip but she needs to step up again to make an impact in this competitive race; blinkers back on.

16/1

Form: 309282 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
All four wins have been gained on AW including two over C&D; his last success was ten months ago but that was off 1lb higher and he was a good second at Southwell (5f) 18 days ago; respected back up in trip.
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6th

6

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:55 Southwell (AW)

Beneficiary

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Can lead; has won at both sprint trips on this course; two good runs in classified events during February but below best at Wolverhampton last month and was beaten nearly out of sight back over 5f on turf last time; first-time visor replaces blinkers; others higher up the list.

9/1

12th

8

(8)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Beneficiary

9st 3lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Liam Bailey

Three times a runner-up on AW this year; unplaced in five turf runs and he comes here with a point to prove.

8/1

7th

3

(6)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beneficiary

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

He has finished second in three of his last four starts and dropping back in to classified company is in his favour today; should go well.

5/1

Non-runners

Posh Maisie, Under Curfew

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £51.70
Straight Forecast £52.92
Tricast £415.13
Trifecta £278.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Voltaic

Daily Mirror:

Oriental Prince

D Express:

Fircombe Hall

The Times:

Sirius White

The Star:

Oriental Prince

Daily Record:

Oriental Prince

The Sun:

Fircombe Hall

RP RATINGS:

Voltaic

POSTDATA:

Voltaic

Telegraph:

Voltaic

Daily Mail:

Voltaic