December 12 / 15.25 Newcastle (AW)

15.25

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Win £1M With BetMGM’s Golden Goals Handicap

  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 573711 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Heads back north seeking a quickfire C&D hat-trick, having shown a fine attitude to overcome adversity (kept waiting for room) last week; likely capable of coping with a 5lb penalty, so should give another good account; strong chance under Kieran Shoemark.
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4th

6

(4)

17th Jan 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:00 Newcastle (AW)

Red Maids

8st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Mark Rimell

Record of 11137 since switched to this C&D, latest effort best forgiven (race wasn't run to suit); this hold-up mare could prove dangerous, provided the pace fractions are back in her favour.

13/2

12/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 726R25 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Refused to race at Ayr in September but in good form over C&D since, caught close home by today's rival Beattie Is Back on penultimate start and a close fifth on latest; place chance but others are arguably better options for win purposes.
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6th

10

(1)

12th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Judgment Call

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Has been kept busy since winning over C&D off a 2lb lower mark in December; went in again at Southwell on Tuesday evening and needs respect.

8/1

1st

4

(2)

10th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Judgment Call

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Not the most consistent but still capable on his day, as when winning a 6f handicap at Newcastle in December (2lb higher today); handy draw and no surprise to see him show up well.

14/1

7th

6

(2)

20th Feb 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:26 Southwell (AW)

Judgment Call

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Sole win from 18 starts on the AW came at Newcastle (6f, AW) in December and bounced back to form when runner-up there ten days ago; makes each-way appeal returned to 7f off a 2lb lower mark (4lb well in).

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 5-6381 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Suited by returning to 7f when produced from off the pace to claim Judgement Call over C&D last month under a 7lb claimer; up 3lb and no claim today but, with form figures of 316121 over 7f, there's plenty to recommend.
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1st

6

(8)

2nd Sep 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Beattie Is Back

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Did best of those in the stands' side group at York (6f, good to firm) in July and then kept on for third of nine at Southwell (6f, AW) 27 days ago despite not getting the best of passages; now down to a career-low mark and this dual C&D winner should appreciate stepping back up in trip.

7/2

3rd

1

(7)

6th Aug 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:51 Southwell (AW)

Beattie Is Back

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

He's struggled to get competitive on turf on his four starts since May, albeit he fared best in the near-side group at York a fortnight ago; Tapeta seems to be his preferred surface and he's 5lb lower than when going close at Wolverhampton (7f) in February; no surprise to see a big run.

8/1

15th

15

(22)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Beattie Is Back

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has not matched this year's AW form since returned to turf; should be well treated now but not sure stall 22 will be an advantage.

33/1

Form: 211955 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won back to back over 6f on AW/turf (Southwell and York) during August and September and has held his form reasonably well since; latest 6f fifth here was given a boost by the winner (Alfa Whiteburd) here this week; effectiveness over 7f (0-3) is the primary concern.
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2

(17)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Northern Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Effective on AW and turf; respectable third in big field at Doncaster (6f) returned to this sphere last time; remains on a workable mark and gained last two wins over 5f.

11/1

3rd

18

(3)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Northern Spirit

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race at Newcastle in January was a first; won't mind getting back on the grass and he is proven in big-field handicaps; could go well at a price.

33/1

7th

2

(1)

6th Feb 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Northern Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race here last month was a first; ran okay over 7f here last week and capable of a big run but he is a risky proposition.

14/1

12/1

Form: 227749 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Three C&D wins, one of those under Paul Mulrennan; returned from a break with a fair fourth (Project Geofin second, Danielsflyer sixth) over C&D last month; took a backward step next time when fading out of contention (ninth) behind Red Maids; back on his last winning mark.
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9th

11

(6)

17th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Swiss Ace

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Fairly useful on his day but is on a long losing sequence and current mark reflects a general decline in his form; a regular at Newcastle and rarely seen at Wolverhampton.

16/1

6th

6

(2)

19th Feb 2026

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Swiss Ace

9st 1lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Losing run stretches back to December 2023; ran okay over C&D in November off a 7lb higher mark but he hasn't built on it since.

16/1

7th

9

(10)

30th Jan 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:02 Southwell (AW)

Swiss Ace

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ruth Carr

Losing run stretches back to December 2023; not beaten far at Newcastle in November (7f) but that is flanked by lesser efforts; blinkers back on today but others appeal more.

18/1

Form: 475128 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
C&D winner (Class 5; from 4lb lower) in October; beaten favourite next time but he did have both Swiss Ace (fourth) and Danielsflyer (sixth) behind him; has work to do, however, with the hat-trick seeking Red Maids on the basis of their C&D clash 26 days ago.
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8th

2

(11)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

14:55 Beverley

Project Geofin

10st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

After wind surgery it was a much better effort on his third start of this year when down in grade and attracting support before third of seven at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; has form on good to soft (no worse) and warrants a second look despite an unhelpful draw.

8/1

3rd

2

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

14:00 Doncaster

Project Geofin

9st 7lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Failed to go on from his reappearance when only tenth in 1m4f York handicap in May; has since undergone wind surgery though so last year's winner can't be discounted now back off the same mark.

5/1

10th

11

(15)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Project Geofin

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Two wins last summer, with two minor honours in the autumn including one here; ended last year on a low note and started this one with another, while pedigree leaves him with plenty to prove on this first go at 1m4f.

28/1

Form: 914102 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Bounced back from a Doncaster blip (on soft) when chasing home a progressive rival over 1m here last month; AW record (all at this course) reads 1412 and this 7f trip poses no problems whatsoever; the only thorny issue is a steadily rising mark, which is 7lb higher than in mid October.
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7th

6

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

The Cookstown Cafu

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

Campaigned only over 7f-1m; justified favouritism at Newcastle (AW) on seasonal debut, registering a first win since joining current yard; back up 5lb but remains well treated on peak form and he's 2-3 at Pontefract; should remain competitive, provided he stays the new trip.

5/1

1st

1

(10)

13th Apr 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Cookstown Cafu

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Fionn McSharry

Way down the weights now but hasn't won since October 2024 (C&D) and had a quiet end to last season.

14/1

Form: 194206 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Veteran; rattled off a four-timer here (7f-1m) early in the year; weakened when sixth to a stablemate of Judgement Call over C&D six weeks ago and others appear to be on more manageable marks.
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6th

6

(4)

27th Feb 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Danielsflyer

8st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Signed off last year in the doldrums and finished last behind Barnaby when returning from a break.

33/1

8

(4)

14th Feb 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Danielsflyer

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Rattled off a four-timer here (7f-1m) early last year but he was out of sorts in his final three runs in 2024; now only 1lb higher than for his last success but this 11yo needs a major turnaround.

20/1

9th

5

(3)

12th Dec 2024

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0m 7f 14y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle (AW)

Danielsflyer

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Veteran; rattled off a four-timer here (7f-1m) early in the year; weakened when sixth to a stablemate of Judgement Call over C&D six weeks ago and others appear to be on more manageable marks.

14/1

10th
11 (10)
Bowman

16/1

Form: 833236 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Catterick winner (7f; after wind surgery) in April; consistent since, including when placed on AW at Wolverhampton and Chelmsford (both 6f); back to 7f, having eased 2lb since finishing sixth (Northern Spirit fifth) here three weeks ago; handicapper probably still in charge.
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7th

1

(6)

17th Oct 2025

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0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Bowman

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: C Byrnes

Four-time AW winner in Britain; pleasing start for this yard when staying on third at Leopardstown (7f, good) in August and excuses following month when disappointing favourite at Fairyhouse (ground, too keen and not clear run); drops in grade for AW return, Keane booked.

4/1

15th

15

(13)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Fairyhouse

Bowman

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: C Byrnes

Pleasing start for this yard when staying on from the rear for third at Leopardstown (7f, good); nine-time winner dropped 2lb for that and has won off higher marks in the past; best turf form is on good ground.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 423211 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
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9th

5

(4)

27th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Vibrato

10st 1lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Cian Collins

Four-time AW winner at 7f/1m for Jennie Candlish with his last win coming at Southwell off 70 in August; not at the same level since, but the best of three runs for this yard came last time here over 5f when 3l behind the winner; into 0-60 company now and returns to winning distance.

16/1

7th

8

(3)

13th Feb 2026

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0m 5f 0y

16:28 Dundalk (AW)

Vibrato

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Cian Collins

Useful AW form in Britain, winning four times; well below his best in final runs for Laura Morgan and poor form has continued in two outings here for new yard; Colin Keane takes over for the first time now.

33/1

10th

4

(8)

28th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:02 Dundalk (AW)

Vibrato

9st 9lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Cian Collins

Useful overall AW form in Britain, winning four times; a long way below best since Southwell win last August; never threatened in a 7f handicap here on Irish debut.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £63.20
Straight Forecast £55.94
Tricast £290.48
Trifecta £608.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Vibrato

SPOTLIGHT:

Red Maids

D Express:

Northern Spirit

The Star:

Beattie Is Back

TOPSPEED:

Bowman

RP RATINGS:

Swiss Ace

The Times:

Vibrato

Daily Mail:

Vibrato

Daily Mirror:

Vibrato

Daily Record:

Vibrato

Telegraph:

Red Maids

The Guardian:

Red Maids

The Sun:

Red Maids