December 09 / 17.00 Newcastle (AW)

17.00

Standard

Extra Winnings With BetUK Acca Club Handicap

  • Prize money: £8208
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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Extra Winnings With BetUK Acca Club Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 211817 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Progressive in AW handicaps, winning three since September (two over C&D), but only midfield at Wolverhampton last week; another step up in class today.
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10th

10

(5)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alfa Whiteburd

9st 5lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Recorded a summer hat-trick on turf at Chester and Pontefract (two), making all on each occasion; not so good since and may need to come down the weights a shade.

25/1

1

(6)

5th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alfa Whiteburd

9st 13lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Ivan Furtado

Front-runner who is in fine form this summer and completed a hat-trick at Pontefract (6f) in August; posted another good effort under an aggressive ride with fourth of 12 in 7f Chester handicap last time; a likely player eased 1lb.

8/1

4th

1

(5)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:53 Chester

Alfa Whiteburd

10st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Runaway C&D win (good ground) kicked off his summer hat-trick; came up short off this mark at Pontefract last month and may do so again.

13/2

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6/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 023203 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in February off 2lb lower; several good runs on turf this summer and he ran another solid race back on Tapeta at Southwell four weeks ago; same mark today and lots to like.
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8th

8

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Secret Guest

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

No win since May 2025 (Thirsk) but is rated 14lb lower as a result; had every chance when fourth of ten at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; beaten over 6l) 17 days ago; more required here with Paul Mulrennan back aboard.

10/1

4th

5

(9)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

Secret Guest

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Bryan Smart

Sole start here saw him finish eighth in the 2023 edition of this; picked up a Thirsk handicap last May but no wins since and his last two efforts have been modest, albeit he fluffed the start last time; career-low mark.

11/1

10th

3

(3)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Secret Guest

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Bryan Smart

Lacks consistency now and has become hard to win with; down to a career-low mark but his record here is far from exciting and he's some way down the pecking order.

16/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 882115 CD BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Good record on AW; came up short in his hat-trick bid at Wolverhampton three weeks ago but perhaps being tight to the inner wasn't ideal; could yet rate higher.
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8th

8

(6)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:55 Southwell (AW)

True Promise

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Fionn McSharry

Five wins all on Tapeta and he usually gives his running round here; however, there's little leeway off this mark (5lb higher than when winning in lesser company in the spring) and he doesn't arrive in the best of form.

20/1

17th

7

(16)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

True Promise

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Fionn McSharry

Better on AW than turf (5-28 as opposed to 0-12) and others have much stronger claims this time.

25/1

7th

1

(4)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

True Promise

10st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Fionn McSharry

Better on AW than turf so two defeats on the grass aren't especially damaging to his claims here; won easily at Wolverhampton (5f) on his most recent start and he is respected back on Tapeta.

8/1

Form: -20765 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his debut win but bits of form this year that make him of some interest from a handicapping perspective; solid effort at Southwell last month (after a break); stiffer test will suit and he's one to take seriously.
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18th

3

(16)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:39 Leicester

Ziggys Condor

9st 12lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Triple 6f winner, including on good to soft; would have claims from this mark if able to produce one of his better two efforts for this trainer in 2026 but needs to bounce back after two lacklustre performances.

16/1

11th

5

(9)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ziggys Condor

9st 11lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Adam Kirby

Couldn't get involved from off the pace last time at Newmarket and good runs before then at Doncaster (blinkered) and Southwell (visored; all over 6f); as last time, he goes without headger, but stays 7f fine; not without hope.

6/1

6th

3

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Newmarket (July)

Ziggys Condor

10st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Adam Kirby

His sole turf win was in 2023 but he was good third at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago and ran to a similar level when runner-up at Southwell (6f, AW) last time; headgear is now removed but he should go well again off unchanged mark.

11/2

Form: 552133 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Done little wrong since joining Ruth Carr, winning at Ayr in October and close up in good races at Southwell and Doncaster the last twice; creeping up the weights but should remain competitive.
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2nd

6

(11)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Haydock

Rousing Encore

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Has an excellent record at Ayr and it was a shame that he was drawn on the other side to the narrow winner when leading home his group in the Bronze Cup (6f, soft) last week; back up 3lb which won't be beyond him if he copes with this track at the first attempt.

7/1

5th

5

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:54 Ripon

Rousing Encore

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Inconsistent and winless this year and well beaten at York (6f, good to firm) recently; however, that was more competitive than this and two starts ago he ran well when third of 17 at Ayr (6f, good); may have a chance.

6/1

19th

14

(18)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Rousing Encore

8st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won a good C&D handicap last year and also successful at Ayr last September; 0-7 in 2026 but he retains all his ability and ran well for third (of 17) at Ayr 19 days ago; high draw a potential stumbling block.

12/1

14/1

Form: 243530 CD

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Wouldn't worry too much about his last two turf starts as he's a better horse on AW; handicapped accordingly but his third over C&D in August is strong form and he holds each-way claims.
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16th

9

(6)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

The Caltonian

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Linda Perratt

Seven-time AW winner who is 0-24 on turf and usually races over 6f; currently in form, however, and has frame possibilities provided the return to 5f doesn't prove an issue.

14/1

3rd

5

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

The Caltonian

9st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Linda Perratt

All his seven victories have come on the AW but he wasn't discredited with fourth of ten in 6f Newmarket handicap 15 days ago; not out of things eased 1lb.

11/2

4th

9

(2)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:12 Newmarket (July)

The Caltonian

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Linda Perratt

Multiple AW winner; has shown most of his turf form at Ayr, not disgraced last time; 0-22 in this sphere, so the booking of Oisin Murphy (up for first time) needs to make a significant difference.

10/1

25/1

Form: 053-40 D

Last run: 208 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Promising return to action at Beverley in April; below par at York's Dante meeting and absent since; starts out for a new stable (same owner) with a hood fitted; others look safer.
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5th

7

(4)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lakota Blue

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Roger Fell

Promising return to action at Beverley in April but below par at York's Dante meeting in May (final start for Nigel Tinkler) and not seen again until seventh to Alfa Whiteburd (True Promise third) over C&D 12 days ago, fading as if the run was needed.

12/1

5th

7

(4)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lakota Blue

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Roger Fell

Promising return to action at Beverley in April but below par at York's Dante meeting in May (final start for Nigel Tinkler) and not seen again until seventh to Alfa Whiteburd (True Promise third) over C&D 12 days ago, fading as if the run was needed.

12/1

7th

12

(3)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lakota Blue

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell

took keen hold, started quickly, led narrowly, headed after 2f

25/1

8/1

Form: 080308 CD

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Hard to believe he's still only six given he seems to have been running in the big sprints forever; 2024 hasn't been a vintage year but that is reflected in his mark and this is his first run in Class 3 company since March 2021; no problem with conditions and he has to enter calculations.
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19

(10)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Ascot

Rohaan

8st 12lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David Evans

Has five C&D wins on his resume, including two Wokinghams and two Group 3s; getting on for two years since his last win though and this might be too competitive these days.

14/1

3

(11)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Rohaan

10st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Evans

Hold-up sprinter who has been a source of frustration since his last win in October 2023; on a lowly mark and his four C&D runs this year have all been competitive; shouldn't be far away.

9/1

8th

7

(5)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Pontefract

Rohaan

8st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David Evans

Landed the Wokingham in 2021 and 2022; on a long losing sequence but ran encouragingly in big field at Newbury most recently; fighting chance off current mark.

11/2

Form: 51-713 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
2-2 in C&D handicaps, creating a positive impression last month; only third at Chelmsford last time though and another career-best will be needed in this field.
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6th

4

(5)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ayr

Flying Fletcher

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Only 3-39 but placed plenty of times; a greater concern would be his recent efforts and cheekpieces are now turned to.

10/1

6th

8

(11)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Flying Fletcher

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Three course wins (6f-1m) and a multitude of placed efforts, including a close third to Saytaar (Harry The Rogue second) over C&D in March; has struggled on turf in his last three appearances (7.5f-1m2f) but his mark has eased accordingly.

6/1

9th

8

(4)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

15:45 Beverley

Flying Fletcher

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

3-21 on the AW but 0-16 on the grass, never in the first two; beaten about 10l in last two races; not hard to turn elsewhere.

14/1

10th
9 (6)
Bright

13/2

Form: 831141 CD

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won three of his last four starts, two of them here, and his defeat of True Promise when last seen nine weeks ago has been franked since; another 5lb higher now and up into Class 3 company for the first time.
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13th

2

(4)

1st Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

16:50 Nottingham

Bright

9st 12lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Mark Loughnane

Just one win on grass (6f, good to firm) and that was over two years ago but he kept on well when beaten 4l at York in July in his latest turf run over 6f and is now 7lb lower; not dismissed in this lower grade.

16/1

12th

4

(9)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Bright

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mark Loughnane

Course winner who comes here on the back of a respectable seventh of 12 in 6f Southwell handicap 19 days ago; possibilities from a falling mark.

12/1

7th

5

(7)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Bright

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Four-time Tapeta winner whose AW mark has eased after three no-shows on turf and who's now 1lb lower than when successful at Newcastle last winter; currently 3-10 for Billy Loughnane and a better showing can be expected.

10/1

6/1

Form: 4-115 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Easy winner of a Pontefract handicap in October (6f, soft); couldn't defy an 11lb rise at Doncaster next time but he is far from exposed and in good hands; has to enter the reckoning.
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7

(12)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:28 Nottingham

Altmore

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Edward Bethell

Didn't kick on for William Haggas and, following an encouraging stable debut (7f, AW) in July, he never got going when last of nine to Good Heavens at Pontefract (1m, good to soft; 6-1) three weeks ago; questions to answer.

11/1

2

(3)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

17:32 Pontefract

Altmore

10st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: Edward Bethell

Won 6f handicap here (soft) for William Haggas just under a year ago; didn't kick on for that yard but it was an encouraging stable debut when favourite and third of 12 at Southwell (7f, AW) in July; same mark and shapes like he's worth another go at 1m.

5/1

10/1

Form: 1-3048 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Not at best here last month, but it was over 5f after a break and he was ridden by a 7lb claimer; both wins have come over C&D and he's still not fully exposed.
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12th

10

(7)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Solray

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

midfield in centre of group

10/1

12th

10

(7)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Solray

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

midfield in centre of group

10/1

8th

4

(5)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:48 Newcastle (AW)

Solray

9st 7lb

J: Sorin Moldoveanu

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

slightly awkward start, pushed along soon after start, always behind

8/1

50/1

Form: 968029 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Went close at Doncaster (6f, good) in June but he's rated much lower on turf and was a well-beaten 125-1 shot over 5f here last month; not easily recommended.
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7th

6

(3)

4th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Power

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Not as good or consistent as he was and does a lot of his racing now over 6f, as when behind Monks Dream (Dark Kestrel fifth) here recently; again only holds each-way claims.

8/1

7

(6)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Power

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Dropped to a dangerous mark and his last two efforts have been more encouraging; 7lb better off with Brazilian Rose on last month's C&D run but wouldn't be open to the same progress as that rival.

14/1

4th

2

(2)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Power

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Close third on latest outing but isn't certain to build on that effort; 0-11 for current yard and losing run goes back to 2022.

10/1

Non-runners

Ingra Tor

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Payout
Exacta £80.00
Straight Forecast £67.71
Tricast £241.11
Trifecta £403.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Rohaan

NEWMARKET:

Altmore

The Guardian:

Ingra Tor

POSTDATA:

Flying Fletcher

SPOTLIGHT:

Ziggy's Condor

TOPSPEED:

The Caltonian

The Sun:

Bright

Telegraph:

Alfa Whiteburd

Daily Mail:

True Promise

Daily Mirror:

Altmore

Daily Record:

Ingra Tor

The Times:

Rohaan

D Express:

Rohaan

The Star:

Rohaan