December 21 / 15.10 Newcastle (AW)

15.10

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  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 2m 0f 56y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £58.30
  • Place: £9.00

Form: 85757-

Last run: 609 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner around 1m2f, including Tapeta, for Archie Watson; showed some promise when fourth on hurdle debut last November but pulled up both subsequent starts in that sphere; has stamina to prove back on the Flat after six months off but the yard is among the winners.
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4th

3

25th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

15:30 Catterick

Mafia Power

11st 7lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Patrick Neville

Far from solid on hurdles form and recorded a subsequent Flat success in a low grade (failed to back it up last time); others preferred.

20/1

6th

6

(4)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Mafia Power

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Patrick Neville

midfield

100/30

1st

2

(6)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Mafia Power

9st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Patrick Neville

prominent

12/1

33/1

  • Place: £10.70

Form: 695347

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Reached the frame twice in 2m Musselburgh Flat handicaps this autumn but never involved over 12.5f here last week, taking her overall record under rules to 0-25.
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4th

9

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:30 Carlisle

Star Of Markinch

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gary Rutherford

43-race maiden who was beaten 9l when fifth of nine at Musselburgh (1m5f, good) four weeks ago; best watched out of the handicap.

33/1

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5/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 393412

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Opened his AW account with a 1m6f Wolverhampton win at the beginning of this month and only narrowly failed to follow up back there (2m) last Saturday; another bold show is likely.
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8th

1

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

17:00 Sedgefield

Daaris

11st 12lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Campaigned exclusively on the Flat since 2024, beaten over 20l at Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW) latest; now 2lb lower than when third of 17 at Doncaster (2m, good) in January 2024; market check the best course of action.

5/1

5th

1

(2)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Daaris

11st 2lb

J: Miss Lauren Frost

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Three wins and two seconds to his name from ten runs over C&D but he's struggled this year; absent for ten weeks since hanging right on the home turn over C&D and others make more obvious appeal.

10/1

13/2

Form: 354404 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
1m5f at Ayr in October saw his first win since 2021 and he's run mostly with credit since, including over 1m4f here nine days ago; stays 2m; likely to be thereabouts.
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5th

1

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

19:50 Hamilton

Annandale

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

C&D win in June (good ground) and he has performed to a fair level in defeat since; has more races in him but suspicion he would prefer quicker ground.

11/4

2nd

3

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Annandale

9st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

9-70, with the most recent success coming at Hamilton (1m3f, good) in June off a 3lb lower mark than today's; consistent since and this hold-up performer has claims if things drop favourably.

5/1

9/1

Form: 524447 CD BF

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
C&D winner but flopped when favourite back here in October and beaten 25l when fourth in a 2m Musselburgh maiden hurdle since, albeit behind a useful sort.
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7th

2

(2)

26th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Zephlyn

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

Won back-to-back 2m handicaps here in May of last year and those were off higher marks; however, recent efforts leave him with much to prove.

7/1

6th

4

(4)

4th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Zephlyn

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

Dual C&D winner last May, the most recent coming off a 7lb higher mark than today's; failed to beat a rival home here in May and he was pulled up over hurdles when last seen 52 days ago; bit to prove after those efforts.

5/1

3

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

13:42 Hexham

Zephlyn

11st 13lb

J: William Maggs

T: Ewan Whillans

Below par on the AW this year and again failed to fire when last of five on the Flat at Carlisle (2m, good to firm) two weeks ago; however, his earlier fourth on handicap hurdle debut at Perth (2m4f, good) was more encouraging and gives him a chance of making the frame now down in trip.

10/1

25/1

Form: 416066

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
1m6f turf winner in September but has struggled since, including over 12.5f here last week.
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9

(6)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

14:14 Redcar

Bamboo Bay

8st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Tracy Waggott

C&D winner but he arrives below par, only sixth of eight in 14f Carlisle handicap 33 days ago; he's not easy to make a case for.

20/1

8

(1)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 32y

Class 6

16:00 Carlisle

Bamboo Bay

8st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Tracy Waggott

Three wins on the Flat, the latest at Redcar last September (1m6f, good to firm); hasn't been at his best this year, although fair run when 10l fourth of 12 at Beverley last time (good to firm).

10/1

8

(1)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 32y

Class 6

16:00 Carlisle

Bamboo Bay

8st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Tracy Waggott

Three wins on the Flat, the latest at Redcar last September (1m6f, good to firm); hasn't been at his best this year, although fair run when 10l fourth of 12 at Beverley last time (good to firm).

10/1

Form: 333711 D

Last run: 233 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
2-2 in AW handicaps with a visor fitted in the spring but didn't fare as well over hurdles with cheekpieces back on in June and that headgear is retained now back on the Flat after six months off.
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7th

9

(6)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:17 Newcastle (AW)

Socialist Agenda

10st 2lb

J: Miss Ellie Mayo

T: L J Morgan

Completed an AW double last spring but hasn't been in the same form in three runs back from a break this winter; back on a winning mark but need to see more.

16/1

9

(6)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:17 Newcastle (AW)

Socialist Agenda

10st 2lb

J: Miss Ellie Mayo

T: L J Morgan

Completed an AW double last spring but hasn't been in the same form in three runs back from a break this winter; back on a winning mark but need to see more.

16/1

8th

6

(8)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Socialist Agenda

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: L J Morgan

Completed an AW double last spring, adding to his bumper/hurdles wins; disappointing in the latest of his two runs this winter and needs to rebound.

10/1

14/1

Form: 2-8046

Last run: 95 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Not yet a winner, including over hurdles and in Flat handicaps for this yard, and didn't obviously shape as if that was likely to change soon when a remote sixth at Redcar (1m6f) in September; off since; same connections as Mafia Power.
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4th

5

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:50 Perth

Cosmic Soul

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Patrick Neville

In fine form earlier this year, notching a hurdles hat-trick at Sedgefield (2m1f-2m4f; rising 16lb); reportedly stopped quickly when beaten favourite over 2m here (last of 12, beaten 42l) in June; it's possible that we might see the best version of this 6yo off a ten-week absence.

13/2

12th

7

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:17 Perth

Cosmic Soul

11st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Patrick Neville

His hat-trick (2m1f-2m4f; good) has come at a cost mark-wise but it was all very straightforward last time at Sedgefield; something has clicked big time and he could deal with another 6lb.

100/30

Form: 421063 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Multiple AW winner who arrives on the back of a creditable third at Kempton (2m) at the end of October; should be on the premises.
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4

(7)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:23 Bath

Sophar Sogood

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: John Butler

Convincing winner at Catterick (2m, good) in August and following effort was respectable; ran no race last time at Chester but wouldn't be without hope if back on song.

20/1

11th

13

(1)

12th Sep 2025

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 5

15:50 Chester

Sophar Sogood

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Butler

Returned to turf with convincing win at Catterick (2m good) last month and has the plum inside draw here but had to settle for fifth off new mark a fortnight ago and may find younger rivals better handicapped again.

12/1

1

(8)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ffos Las

Sophar Sogood

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John Butler

Five-time AW winner whose success at Catterick (2m, good) three weeks ago was a first win on turf for nearly four years; might need a fraction more up 4lb but that was a pretty convincing success; Colin Keane's first ride for the yard; respected.

7/2

33/1

Form: 439590

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Three-time Tapeta winner but hard to draw any obvious promise from his two comeback runs this autumn.
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5th

7

(8)

2nd Apr 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Typewritten

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ewan Whillans

dwelt start, in rear

14/1

Form: 40072

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
First real sign of real ability when fitted with cheekpieces (retained) and stepped up to 2m at Catterick in October, staying on for 5l second; unexposed as a stayer.
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7th

5

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:17 Southwell

Somebodycomegether

11st 7lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Jessica Bedi

Made all for clearcut success at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) in December, her sixth start over hurdles, and again ran well before fading into fourth at Doncaster (2m3f, soft) ten days ago; likely contender.

5/1

4th

4

23rd Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 5

14:50 Doncaster

Somebodycomegether

11st 9lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Jessica Bedi

Runner-up on the Flat and over hurdles in the autumn (including on soft ground) before getting off the mark at the 19th attempt (her sixth run over hurdles) at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) last month; made all by 4l under Aaron Anderson and she's respected up 7lb.

11/2

2nd

9

(7)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Somebodycomegether

9st 1lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Jessica Bedi

0-16 and comfortably seen off in three recent starts across both codes; looks best watched.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £1043.00
Straight Forecast £1288.83
Tricast £5546.63
Trifecta £4074.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Daaris

POSTDATA:

Annandale

NEWMARKET:

Sophar Sogood

RP RATINGS:

Daaris

The Times:

Daaris

Daily Mail:

Daaris

Daily Mirror:

Daaris

The Sun:

Daaris

Daily Record:

Daaris

D Express:

Annandale

The Star:

Annandale

Telegraph:

Sophar Sogood

The Guardian:

Sophar Sogood