December 09 / 18.00 Newcastle (AW)

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Win £1M With Betmgm’s Golden Goals Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Win £1M With Betmgm’s Golden Goals Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 805332 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Did not progress after winning 7f course maiden in February but has been placed twice off today's mark at Southwell (1m) this autumn and also ran well in a small-field turf race last time; probably won't be far away.
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4th

3

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

19:50 Hamilton

Quiet Resolve

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Alan Brown

Ended a long losing sequence (on his yard debut) over C&D in May but comes here on the back of a below-form sixth at Newcastle (1m) last month; needs to get back on track.

9/2

6th

5

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Quiet Resolve

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Made a winning stable debut at Hamilton (8.5f; 20-1) last month; backed that up, splitting a Jim Goldie pair (third has won since), under a 5lb penalty there (1m1f) next time; 1lb lower now and has no issues with this AW track (311224); interesting.

11/2

2nd

6

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

19:50 Hamilton

Quiet Resolve

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Alan Brown

Made light of an eight-month absence for his new yard with victory in 1m handicap here 12 days ago; not taken lightly under a 5lb penalty.

4/1

2nd
4 (12)
Equion

6/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 362121 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Ended the turf season in good form, winning on slow ground at Leicester (1m) and Nottingham (8.3f); also suited by Tapeta but switches back to this surface on a fairly tough mark.
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9th

8

(6)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Equion

9st 3lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Triple turf winner who is 1-19 on AW; perked up with a close call at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December but he's not come close to that form in three subsequent runs; may have needed his Nottingham reappearance last month but his tactical speed will be tested back at this trip and others are more convincing.

16/1

4th

5

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

18:35 Nottingham

Equion

8st 7lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Dual C&D winner who had a near-miss off this mark at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December; didn't fire in his final two runs during the winter but has claims if he can rediscover his spark after a break.

10/1

5th

4

(5)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:08 Kempton (AW)

Equion

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

6lb below his last winning mark but recent form has been patchy, his narrow defeat at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last month surrounded by lesser efforts at the same track; 1-18 on AW; others more compelling.

6/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 945954

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 3yo; safely held over 7f on soft turf on first two starts for John Gallagher, but fared much better and belied 100-1 odds when keeping-on fourth at Kenpton (1m, AW) last month; big player if able to build on that recent effort.
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1st

4

(2)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:18 Windsor

Drumstick

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Runner-up off 1lb higher at Kempton (1m, AW) last July but he's been well held in last two Flat runs and was tailed off on his hurdling/stable debut in September; overall record is now 0-15 and has something to prove on his return.

16/1

10

29th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

15:06 Newton Abbot

Drumstick

10st 12lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

0-14 on the Flat but placed a few times, most recently when close second at Kempton (1m, AW; RPR 72) for John Gallagher in July; stamina might be an issue over hurdles but he joined a good stable for jumping career.

16/1

3

(12)

19th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Drumstick

9st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John Gallagher

4yo maiden whose 2025 form suggests he'll be suited by the return to Kempton; however, has a question to answer upped further in trip; remains unproven beyond 1m.

7/1

4th
10 (10)
Wyvern

11/2

Form: 008341 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Just held on from Jewel Maker to exploit a much reduced mark over C&D last month; still well handicapped on older form and his recent 3lb rise is offset by Harry Burns' claim anyway; shortlisted.
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8th

6

(1)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wyvern

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Does most racing now at Newcastle, the scene of his last three wins; off for six weeks since finishing well held behind Captain Pickles over C&D.

20/1

7/2

Form: 913123 CD BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Steadily progressive 4yo who has collected four C&D wins this year and was placed over C&D on his last two appearances; current mark demands a career-best performance but he ought to give it a good shot.
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8th

3

(11)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Four C&D wins; attracted market support and looked an unlucky loser, hitting the line strongly after being hampered at a crucial stage over C&D (100-30 favourite, beaten a head) three weeks ago; still fairly weighted after a small upward nudge; holds an obvious chance.

4/1

2nd

4

(10)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Won four over C&D (BHA marks between 50-60) in 2024; began 2026 with a respectable third to Sea Legend, but it's been disappointing - with some mitigation - that he hasn't built on that since; stablemate of Billyjoegold.

13/2

6th

2

(10)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Barleybrown

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Won four times on Newcastle AW in 2024 but winless since; needs to be held up off a strong pace but not really firing at present.

8/1

Form: 647212 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
In-form veteran who was a clearcut C&D winner last month and lost out only by a nose when back here a few days later; nudged up another 2lb since last time but still considered.
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7th

9

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

18:09 Carlisle

Jewel Maker

9st 7lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

Dual course winner (including at this trip) whose best run this term came when fourth to Krissy over C&D on his penultimate start; didn't build on it over 1m here next time, though.

16/1

8th

8

(5)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

Jewel Maker

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who ran his best race of the campaign when fourth over 1m1f here last month; should run his race again but might have to make do with some minor money.

8/1

4th

7

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Jewel Maker

9st 7lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

11yo who has plenty to prove on the evidence of this year's three runs; however, he's 6lb lower than when winning at Redcar last October and perhaps the return to Carlisle will trigger a revival, with his course form figures reading 4106231.

20/1

5/1

Form: 836211 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Resurgent 4yo who has won his last two over C&D; went up 9lb for emphatic success last time and moves up from 0-65 company today, but can't be ignored in current mood.
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7th

2

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Patrick Morris

Six-time course winner, including twice from the front over C&D this winter; 4lb higher than for his last win and he's never defied a mark this lofty, but the promising Harry Vigors takes off 7lb and he may make a bold bid.

6/1

8th

7

(1)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

Six-time course winner who scored over C&D last month but that was a narrow success and he's been vulnerable in both runs since; looks weighted near his best and others are more persuasive.

12/1

3rd

5

(8)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Two 1m wins here this winter but more to prove at this trip; 3.5l behind Flowstate here 19 days ago and others look better treated.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 5-5070 D

Last run: 135 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Regressive 6yo who last won in 2021 and has been absent since finishing last on consecutive outings in the summer, the latest over C&D; considered only if lively in the betting.
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8th

2

(1)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Summa Peto

9st 9lb

J: George Buckell

T: Michael Appleby

disputed lead early, switched right soon after start, led overall after 1f

33/1

8th

2

(1)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Summa Peto

9st 9lb

J: George Buckell

T: Michael Appleby

disputed lead early, switched right soon after start, led overall after 1f

33/1

13th

6

(9)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

15:50 Newcastle (AW)

Summa Peto

9st 6lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Michael Appleby

awkward start

16/1

50/1

Form: 405

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced when a big-priced outsider for his three qualifying races in the spring (1m-1m2f), but makes handicap debut after a 175-day absence and will need to improve to overcome top weight.
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8th

7

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Leicester

Lesrico

9st 6lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Lisa Williamson

Sole win from 11 starts came in game fashion on soft ground at Doncaster (1m2f) in October and he ran a fine race when runner-up behind Blue Wonder at Haydock (1m2f, good to soft) on his reappearance 22 days ago, coming clear of the rest; on the shortlist.

7/1

2nd

7

(2)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:05 Haydock

Lesrico

9st 5lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Lisa Williamson

Ninth start when off the mark in game fashion from the front at Doncaster (1m2f, soft; 6lb higher today) in October under Ben Ffrench Davis; out of the handicap when appearing to run well 11 days later (1m2f, good) and he needs a second look on this reappearance.

10/1

5th

9

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

13:55 Redcar

Lesrico

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Lisa Williamson

Lightly raced 5yo; off the mark on ninth start when a game winner at Doncaster 11 days ago (1m2f, soft); raised 5lb and competing in a higher grade here.

7/1

14/1

Form: 1-2549

Last run: 92 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Went the wrong way after pleasing reappearance run for Marcus Tregoning in July and was sold for 22,000gns in October; on good mark for this stable/AW debut but needs to have been revitalised by his new regime.
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1st

7

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Royal Blaze

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ewan Whillans

Needs to rebound from a substandard AW run ten days ago but made the frame on two of three turf starts in the spring (both times over 1m1f) and this longer trip probably suits better; can't be ignored off current mark.

12/1

9th

4

(9)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Blaze

11st 0lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Ewan Whillans

Both wins last season were over 1m2f, latterly over C&D in September off 1lb lower than today; two minor honours from three starts this turf season ensure that he has a prominent place in calculations.

6/1

3rd

1

(5)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Royal Blaze

10st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Ewan Whillans

Both wins last season were over 1m2f; hasn't worn headgear so far this season and was below-par dropped to 7f last time (good to firm; reportedly never travelling) having run creditably when fourth at Ayr after a break 15 days earlier (1m1f); interesting with cheekpieces back on

7/2

11th
12 (5)
Ayr Poet

20/1

Form: 708175 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Opened his account for the year at Musselburgh (1m, good to soft) in October but two lesser efforts have followed; not the percentage call.
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9th

9

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Ayr Poet

9st 3lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

All 13 wins have come elsewhere but he does have course form and he did so well when going close at Ayr (1m1f, good to firm) last week; however, he's now 6lb higher than his September win which might be a step too far.

9/2

2nd

9

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Ayr Poet

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Rounded off last season with a game win here (1m Class 5, good to soft; from 4lb lower), that his 13th win; struggled in a competitive Sunday Series Handicap at Musselburgh 24 days ago, and it might be a similar story here; stablemate of Pearl Eye and Motawaared.

40/1

12th

8

(12)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Ayr Poet

9st 6lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

11yo who was as good as ever last season, winning three times, including at Ayr in September when last season; this two-time course winner is not ruled out on his return but there's a suspicion he'll improve for the run.

16/1

50/1

Form: 538979 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Looked promising over middle distances for the Gosden stable in the spring, but all four runs for Patrick Morris this autumn have been very disappointing; needs to find a way to stop the rot.
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3rd

2

(8)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Educate

10st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

C&D winner last April off a mark 2lb higher than today's; travelled well but didn't see things out as well as the first two when third at Redcar (1m6f, good; first-time visor) last month and has solid claims returned to the AW.

8/1

3rd

4

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

14:47 Redcar

Educate

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

2-29, with both wins on AW; has been running no more than respectably on AW since joining Micky Hammond; first-time visor replaces cheekpieces back on turf.

10/1

6th

4

(4)

7th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Educate

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

2-28, with the second of those wins coming at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) last April; left the impression he could be worth another go at this trip when fifth at that track over 1m6f 37 days ago; each-way contender.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £12.80
Straight Forecast £10.68
Tricast £62.29
Trifecta £91.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Drumstick

RP RATINGS:

Quiet Resolve

POSTDATA:

Jewel Maker

Daily Mail:

Barleybrown

TOPSPEED:

Drumstick

The Times:

Drumstick

The Guardian:

Drumstick

D Express:

Drumstick

The Sun:

Quiet Resolve

Daily Record:

Quiet Resolve

The Star:

Barleybrown

Telegraph:

Jewel Maker

Daily Mirror:

Jewel Maker