December 09 / 17.00 Newcastle (AW)

17.00

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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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1st

13

(10)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Alfa Whiteburd

8st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

started quickly but ducked left start, pressed leader, led after 2f, pushed along 2f out, ridden and faced challenge inside final furlong, kept on final 110yds, always doing enough

16/1

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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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6th

10

(7)

1st Jan 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:34 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Guest

8st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Bryan Smart

He hasn't won since a wind operation last summer but he's run some cracking races in hot handicaps, including a fast-finishing second over C&D three weeks ago; likely to go well again with his rider's claim a bonus.

9/1

6th

10

(7)

1st Jan 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:34 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Guest

8st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Bryan Smart

He hasn't won since a wind operation last summer but he's run some cracking races in hot handicaps, including a fast-finishing second over C&D three weeks ago; likely to go well again with his rider's claim a bonus.

9/1

2nd

3

(9)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Guest

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

carried left start, soon recovered and in touch with leaders, edged right 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, went second final 110yds

6/1

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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6th

3

(6)

14th Jan 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

True Promise

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Scored over C&D in November and he didn't enjoy the rub of the green when seventh over C&D 24 days ago; he's in the mix.

11/2

6th

3

(6)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

True Promise

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Scored over C&D in November and he didn't enjoy the rub of the green when seventh over C&D 24 days ago; he's in the mix.

11/2

7th

2

(1)

21st Dec 2024

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0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

True Promise

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Good record on AW; including wins over 6f at Southwell and 5f here this autumn; beaten half a length for third behind Alfa Whiteburd over C&D 12 days ago; thereabouts from the same mark.

11/4

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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4th

6

(1)

3rd Jan 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Ziggys Condor

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Nine defeats since his winning debut but bang there in his last three races, over 6f and 7f; thereabouts.

7/1

4th

6

(1)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Ziggys Condor

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Nine defeats since his winning debut but bang there in his last three races, over 6f and 7f; thereabouts.

7/1

3rd

2

(2)

22nd Dec 2024

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0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Ziggys Condor

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Yet to add to his debut success but has been running back into form lately, as when beaten just over a length into fourth of 13 at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) 13 days ago; shouldn't have a problem with the return to 7f and looks on a fair mark; considered.

7/2

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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5th

7

(4)

9th Dec 2024

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0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rousing Encore

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

took keen hold, midfield on far side of group

8/1

5th

7

(4)

9th Dec 2024

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0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rousing Encore

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

took keen hold, midfield on far side of group

8/1

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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9th

8

(2)

17th Jan 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

The Caltonian

8st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Linda Perratt

Successful in similar event over C&D on New Year's Day, beating We Never Stop by 1l and taking Newcastle record to 5-12; major contender on the back of that career-best performance.

8/1

9th

8

(2)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

The Caltonian

8st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Linda Perratt

took keen hold, midfield on far side of group, headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

8/1

1st

9

(3)

1st Jan 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:34 Newcastle (AW)

The Caltonian

8st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Linda Perratt

Not much wiggle room off his current mark but he's a useful sprinter on this surface and he didn't get a clear run at it when sixth over C&D last month; in a stronger race here and minor money perhaps his best hope.

16/1

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

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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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5th

7

(9)

1st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:34 Newcastle (AW)

Rohaan

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: David Evans

Drew a blank in 2024 but he retains ability and wasn't seen to best effect over C&D three weeks ago; he'll need them to go quick early but he shouldn't be underestimated off his lowly mark with blinkers now given a go.

12/1

5th

7

(9)

1st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:34 Newcastle (AW)

Rohaan

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: David Evans

Drew a blank in 2024 but he retains ability and wasn't seen to best effect over C&D three weeks ago; he'll need them to go quick early but he shouldn't be underestimated off his lowly mark with blinkers now given a go.

12/1

8th

1

(8)

9th Dec 2024

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0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rohaan

9st 11lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

squeezed out start, raced in last

8/1

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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9th

6

(1)

9th Dec 2024

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0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Flying Fletcher

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

in rear on far side of group

12/1

9th

6

(1)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Flying Fletcher

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

in rear on far side of group

12/1

3rd

1

(6)

14th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Flying Fletcher

10st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders, headway over 2f out, kept on

7/4

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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3rd

4

(8)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bright

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Resumed his progress (fourth win of 2024) when bagging C&D handicap in October but he came in only tenth here after ten weeks off last time; he's the sort to bounce back.

13/2

3rd

4

(8)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bright

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Resumed his progress (fourth win of 2024) when bagging C&D handicap in October but he came in only tenth here after ten weeks off last time; he's the sort to bounce back.

13/2

10th

9

(6)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bright

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mark Loughnane

in rear in centre of group

13/2

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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7th

6

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Altmore

9st 6lb

T: William Haggas

Low-mileage 4yo who won twice over 6f last autumn; showed he stays this far when runner-up at Kempton in December and he was a respectable sixth at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day; 2lb higher today but he may not have reached his ceiling just yet.

15/2

7th

6

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Altmore

9st 6lb

T: William Haggas

Low-mileage 4yo who won twice over 6f last autumn; showed he stays this far when runner-up at Kempton in December and he was a respectable sixth at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day; 2lb higher today but he may not have reached his ceiling just yet.

15/2

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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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

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

in touch with leaders, steady headway 2f out, no extra final 110yds

10/1

3rd

8

27th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Strong Power

8st 13lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Went close at Doncaster (6f, good) in June but he's rated much lower on turf; triple-figure odds and well beaten in two runs back on AW this winter; likely to come good again at some point; betting to guide.

20/1

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