December 09 / 18.30 Newcastle (AW)

18.30

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  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.10

Form: -93212 CD BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Back in good form for new stable in recent months, most notably when fending off a dual subsequent winner to score over C&D in October (front pair clear); found one too good when odds-on to follow up here last month and is effectively another 1lb higher, but he still makes strong appeal.
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4th

9

(12)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Volenti

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Four C&D wins, including when justifying favouritism in January 2025; in reasonable form on turf this time last year (from marks in mid 60s) but has lost his way since then, tumbling down the handicap; latest Ripon fourth (beaten 8l) isn't enough to tempt.

7/1

4th

8

(11)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Volenti

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Has four wins on Newcastle AW but is only 1-19 on turf; never figured on return to turf when seventh of nine at Pontefract (1m, good) in cheekpieces (left off here) last month; needs to show more.

16/1

7th

8

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Volenti

8st 12lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ben Haslam

Last of his five wins came 15 months ago and he struggled after close fourth over C&D (good to firm) in August; falling mark a help if he can stage a revival after three-month break; market check advised.

20/1

OUR TIP

3/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 239051 C

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Dual 7f winner since switching to current stable in the summer, latterly when making all to score by 3l here on Friday; has 5lb penalty to carrry but may still have untapped potential over 1m; respected.
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7

(7)

10th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

14:45 Carlisle

Rebeccas Girl

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Gary Rutherford

Front-runner who won here over 7f last season (first-time blinkers); below her best at Newcastle (the scene of her three other wins) when last seen 103 days ago and now steps into class 4 company for the first time.

12/1

8th

5

(9)

29th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rebeccas Girl

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gary Rutherford

Front-runner who has turned in a string of good course runs since November, winning three times; latest second (6f) represented further improvement; another 2lb higher but set to go well again.

9/2

2nd

2

(1)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Rebeccas Girl

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gary Rutherford

Three course wins this winter, including at this trip; solid placed efforts the last twice and likely to go well once again.

4/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 70-904

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 3yo who is unexposed after only five starts and made an encouraging stable debut when fourth over C&D behind Wheres The Crumpet in October; that was her first start since May and she could be dangerous if that outing has brought her on.
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4

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

16:51 Hamilton

Jujubella

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Well beaten last month on her two runs this year (1m2f/1m1f) and arrives with something to prove, but she's 4lb lower than when winning at Haydock (11.6f, good) last July and the step up in trip may be a positive; stable has won the last two runnings of this race with Two Auld Pals; not written off.

12/1

9th

10

(2)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Jujubella

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Three-time Newcastle winner who made the breakthrough on turf at Haydock (1m3f, good) last July; acquitted herself respectably in Class 2 contests at York (fifth) and Doncaster (seventh) last autumn, but her form has tapered off; fast easing handicap mark.

33/1

11th

8

(5)

1st May 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Jujubella

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Progressive for cheekpieces going on early last year, with three course wins, latterly off a 4lb lower mark; again goes without the headgear back from six months off and there's nothing to suggest she's best caught fresh.

8/1

20/1

Form: 507089 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won consecutive Tapeta races in March (1m/7f) and is back on a good mark now, but has been out of form since returning from a break in September (four runs) and needs to turn a corner.
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7th

8

(2)

30th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

18:25 Brighton

Big Narstie

9st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

prominent

12/1

7th

8

(2)

30th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

18:25 Brighton

Big Narstie

9st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

prominent

12/1

8th

4

(5)

31st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Narstie

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

prominent, short of room and lost ground soon after start, in rear after 1f

9/2

5th
11 (4)
Masham Moor

16/1

Form: 312550 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Well beaten last month after a break, but might have needed that outing and is now 2lb lower than when scoring at Southwell (1m) in April; also suited by this C&D and can't be ruled out.
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5th

5

(6)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:02 Southwell (AW)

Masham Moor

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Simon West

Three C&D wins to his name, including this race 12 months ago; arrived in good form on that occasion whereas he has been struggling this winter; new headgear not enough to tempt.

9/1

7th

11

(2)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:42 Newcastle (AW)

Masham Moor

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon West

Won a 1m classified event at Southwell last March; not firing on all cylinders this winter and stamina for this trip has to be taken on trust.

16/1

6th

5

(7)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Masham Moor

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Simon West

Kept on for fourth in 1m Southwell handicap in October, after a break, but this 9yo was not in the same form on any of his three subsequent appearances there; cheekpieces removed after one use.

14/1

Form: 540125 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Scored over C&D when dropped back in trip in October and was second to a next-time-out winner over C&D three weeks later; not in same form after racing a bit too freely here last time but remains of interest.
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9th

10

(10)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Wheres The Crumpet

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: David Thompson

Scored at Carlisle (1m) last May but her more recent form is much less encouraging, beating just one in 1m2f Redcar handicap eight days ago; this C&D scorer needs to take a major step forward.

25/1

11th

9

(2)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Wheres The Crumpet

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: David Thompson

Creditable third at Southwell in January (1m) but not so good since; seems to stay 1m2f and wouldn't rule out.

16/1

10th

11

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Wheres The Crumpet

9st 1lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: David Thompson

Both AW wins have been at Newcastle (1m/1m2f) but her last success was 11 months ago and she's been out of sorts in two runs this spring; down the list.

12/1

12/1

Form: 164335 C

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Former sprinter who has won twice over 7f here this autumn; below form behind Rebecca's Girl on Friday and this 54th start will be his first attempt at 1m, but he has possibilities if his stamina holds out.
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4th

8

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

No problem with conditions but on a losing run and he needs to step up a level judged on recent efforts.

14/1

6th

9

(2)

19th Feb 2026

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

He has run some fair races this winter (had a third wind op prior to his return in October) but he was never in contention behind The Gay Blade over C&D nine days ago; others appeal more for win purposes.

8/1

6th

12

(6)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Without a win since October 2024 but made the frame over C&D off his basement handicap mark on three of his last four appearances and has each-way claims again in this classified race.

7/1

14/1

Form: 173656 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Belatedly opened his account on heavy turf in September but has not used that success as a springboard and his tendency to race too freely remains a worry.
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10

20th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

20:58 Hexham

Likleman

10st 6lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Hannah McMahon

1-29 under rules, the win coming on the Flat at Hamilton (1m4f) last September; tailed off after doing far too much early on stable debut at Newcastle (2m1f, good) in March; hard to fancy despite the application of a tongue-tie.

50/1

10

20th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

20:58 Hexham

Likleman

10st 6lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Hannah McMahon

1-29 under rules, the win coming on the Flat at Hamilton (1m4f) last September; tailed off after doing far too much early on stable debut at Newcastle (2m1f, good) in March; hard to fancy despite the application of a tongue-tie.

50/1

9th

9

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:00 Newcastle

Likleman

10st 2lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Hannah McMahon

Won off basement mark on the Flat for Simon West in September and has shown some hurdling ability this year, but his tendency to pull hard is a serious worry before this stable/handicap debut; 2lb wrong.

33/1

Form: 6000

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Unexposed after only four runs but struggled when 150-1 for stable/handicap debut at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) in September; up in trip.
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10

(7)

26th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

Hey Crackers

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Suzzanne France

4yo who remains lightly raced but hasn't shown enough in his three handicaps to suggest he's the one to be on today.

33/1

6th

10

(1)

24th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

15:47 Beverley

Hey Crackers

8st 10lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Suzzanne France

Down the field in his three qualifying races and same story at triple-figure odds in his two handicaps; returns from a break; hard to fancy.

100/1

6th

10

(1)

24th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

15:47 Beverley

Hey Crackers

8st 10lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Suzzanne France

Down the field in his three qualifying races and same story at triple-figure odds in his two handicaps; returns from a break; hard to fancy.

100/1

16/1

Form: 396847

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to her win for Andrew Balding in January 2023 and returned from a break with a low-key 7f run in October; continues to slip down the weights but others have more appealing profiles.
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3rd

8

(11)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Ring Fenced

9st 1lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Sole success came when trained by Andrew Balding in 2023; plenty of water under the bridge since but showed signs that another win may not be far away when second of ten over C&D last month, running on after her path was blocked; place claims at least.

7/2

2nd

7

(6)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:20 Southwell (AW)

Ring Fenced

9st 1lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

1-22; didn't run badly when fifth of 12 on her return from nine months off here (1m3f; first-time tongue-tie) in January; should stay this far on breeding, but improvement is required.

12/1

5th

7

(9)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Ring Fenced

9st 1lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Inconsistent sort but she was placed over C&D in the first of her two starts last year, which offers hope for a big effort on reappearance; three years since sole win, however.

16/1

12/1

Form: 516727 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Six-time C&D winner, most recently off 3lb lower in October; not reliable nowadays, though, and others look better handicapped.
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8th

10

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Hasn't troubled the judge since returning in December from a short break and finished well behind Spirit Of Bowland over C&D last time.

33/1

9th

8

(5)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Last win away from Newcastle was in 2021; slow starts have been holding him back so both classified fourths over C&D this month can arguably be upgraded; chance rests largely on the start.

20/1

4th

5

(7)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

It has been a long time since he won away from Newcastle and he has run to just a modest level in two Southwell runs this year; others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

40/1

Form: 97398

Last run: 226 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on slow turf in both handicaps (6f/7f) for the Fell/Murray stable in April; might fare better on this less testing surface but his stable debut comes after a 226-day absence and he's not the most obvious answer.
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12th

12

(6)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

14:27 Newcastle (AW)

Born To Charm

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Geoffrey Harker

Tailed off in six of his seven starts including in two 1m handicaps here for current yard; has lots to prove now upped to 1m4f and this looks tough on these terms.

50/1

12th

12

(6)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

14:27 Newcastle (AW)

Born To Charm

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Geoffrey Harker

Tailed off in six of his seven starts including in two 1m handicaps here for current yard; has lots to prove now upped to 1m4f and this looks tough on these terms.

50/1

10th

11

(3)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Born To Charm

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Two heavy defeats in turf handicaps in April; fared no better on his stable debut over C&D last week; cheekpieces now added.

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £6.90
Straight Forecast £5.22
Tricast £13.26
Trifecta £25.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Volenti

The Times:

Rebecca's Girl

THE NORTH:

Jujubella

Daily Mail:

Rebecca's Girl

The Star:

Rebecca's Girl

RP RATINGS:

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POSTDATA:

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Telegraph:

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The Guardian:

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D Express:

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Daily Mirror:

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The Sun:

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Daily Record:

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