December 21 / 19.00 Newcastle (AW)

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Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 306496 CD BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Has won three times on the AW, the latest over C&D in April; has changed yards since and not been at his best on last three starts.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

11

(3)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Of Antrim

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jack Morland

took keen hold, prominent, weakened inside final furlong

25/1

9th

11

(3)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Of Antrim

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jack Morland

Won his first four starts on Tapeta after the visor went back on, rising 34lb in the process; however, he could only manage a midfield finish off this mark at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) on Wednesday which means he has something to prove all of a sudden.

25/1

7th

3

(2)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

13:38 Southwell (AW)

Angel Of Antrim

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jack Morland

Impressive in Class 6 at Wolverhampton 11 days ago, completing a quickfire 7f four-timer; hit with another hefty rise in the weights and steps up two grades but he is better than ever; shortlisted.

9/2

6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 236243 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since scoring over C&D in May 2023 when with David O'Meara; sound runs over C&D on last three starts; each-way chance.
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4th

11

(5)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:48 Musselburgh

Concert Boy

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Five wins on AW but 0-25 on turf; beaten in a classified event at Ayr when last seen and others are more appealing.

14/1

6th

2

(3)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Ayr

Concert Boy

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Five-time AW winner but 0-24 on turf; will appreciate this ease in grade but has been out of form since returning from a break in June; needs to turn things around.

10/1

12th

13

(5)

21st Jul 2026

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1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Concert Boy

8st 11lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Katie Scott

Very rarely goes this far and it's a long time since he won at higher than 0-55 level; always a chance he'll miss the break too and he's some way down the pecking order.

25/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 643357 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Won twice over C&D in September/October; not been in quite the same form since; now lower than his last winning mark.
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3rd

9

(9)

25th Sep 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

9st 3lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

He was ending a near two-year losing run when popping up in a C&D handicap last week; doesn't tend to hold his form for too long but he did win back-to-back in 2024; not discounted under a penalty.

6/1

1st

9

(8)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

8st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

Has drawn a blank since back-to-back wins over 7f in autumn of 2024 and didn't show enough on recent return from six months here to warrant support.

14/1

9th

10

(5)

3rd Sep 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Won twice over C&D in the autumn of 2024; not running badly when last seen but he returns from six months off and likely vulnerable.

16/1

4th
10 (7)
Jems Bond

20/1

Form: 307500 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Has won five races here, two over 7f; disappointing since Southwell third in March (7f); second run after a wind op (poor run on first); needs to bounce back.
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8th

5

(1)

1st Mar 2025

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

took keen hold, towards rear throughout

5/1

1st

4

(9)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Latest three wins at 6f/7f in early 2023 but he confirmed he's perfectly effective over C&D when running well against a next-time winner in January (first-time visor); another sound effort back over 7f since; solid claims for in-form yard.

4/1

2nd

7

(9)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Five wins here including two over this trip; one of his better recent efforts when second of 11 in a 0-50 classified event over 1m here (first-time visor) 12 days ago; could go well but a losing run of 21 tempers enthusiasm.

7/1

Form: 221924 CD BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in October and good second back over this C&D two runs ago; each-way contender.
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3rd

3

(6)

1st Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Just Typical

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Four wins and four placed efforts from 12 visits to Newcastle; he has been in fair form this year and his latest Redcar effort wasn't as bad as the distance beaten suggests (third of the seven to race stands' side); big run on the cards back here.

11/4

8th

12

(13)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:53 Redcar

Just Typical

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ian Williams

Notched a fifth success of 2025 in this contest; made the frame for the fourth time this season with fourth of 14 in 1m Southwell handicap 15 days ago; well in the mix once more with cheekpieces reapplied.

6/1

4th

9

(12)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Just Typical

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Best known for his Newcastle work but goes well here too; consistent enough and the handicapper has given him a chance, back on the AW and given another try without the usual hood.

5/1

15/2

Form: 054229

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden; tailed off over C&D last time but has a chance on his two previous runs when second at Beverley (8.5f, good) and second over C&D.
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11th

9

(8)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:48 Redcar

Filey Beach

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Catterick specialist who was scoring for the fourth time there when landing 7f handicap (good to soft) in September; has form elsewhere but he wasn't able to show it when finishing lame at Musselburgh a fortnight ago; same mark.

12/1

8th

1

(2)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:48 Musselburgh

Filey Beach

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

C&D winner 12 months ago; his three wins for Ruth Carr this year have all come at Catterick over 7f, the latest when overcoming traffic issues three weeks ago; the third has won since; one to consider despite his 3lb rise.

6/1

1st

6

(1)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:46 Catterick

Filey Beach

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Two wins in May, each off a mark 2lb lower, took his record over C&D to 3-5; continued in good form since, latterly in cheekpieces (removed on today's drop back in trip), and is one to consider.

5/1

Form: 474947

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Ex-Brian Toomey; sound run when fourth over 6f here on stable debut (missed the break, ran on); not so good back on turf over 5f last time; interesting up in trip back here.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(12)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:58 Musselburgh

Thunderstorm Katie

9st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Finished with a flourish for second at the Ayr Gold Cup meeting (5f, soft); her defeat at Hamilton three days later is excusable but Monday's Hamilton fourth, when outpaced before making some late headway, doesn't suggest she is the answer today.

12/1

4th

2

(8)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:38 Hamilton

Thunderstorm Katie

9st 12lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Below par at Hamilton eight days ago but the race possibly came too soon after running well at Ayr (5f) a few days earlier; higher in the weights than ever, however.

6/1

4th

6

(1)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Hamilton

Thunderstorm Katie

9st 3lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Finished behind three of today's rivals over C&D 18 days ago but she showed better form when flying home to take second (first in her group) in a 5f handicap at Ayr (soft) on Thursday; good chance in a race featuring plenty of pace.

4/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 624169 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Three wins here earlier this year, two over 7f and one over a mile, but not at his best following a 186-day break on last two starts.
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8th

10

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Marcello Si

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Usually runs at Newcastle and has never won elsewhere; inconsistent results in classified races this year; not beaten far at Southwell on penultimate but lacks solidity.

25/1

10th

5

(1)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Marcello Si

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Front-runner who does the vast majority of his racing here, winning three times (7f/1m) in the first half of 2024; needs to better his recent efforts to get heavily involved, though.

20/1

5th

3

(4)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Marcello Si

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Front-runner who does the vast majority of his racing at Newcastle, his three wins coming there (7f/1m) in the first-half of 2024; needs to better his recent efforts to be competitive, though.

10/1

Form: 902820

Last run: 109 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
All three wins have been over 7f at Ayr; good second over C&D in July (standard) but not at her best on slower ground over C&D last time; could bounce back.
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4th

7

(5)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

See My Baby Jive

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Donald Whillans

On a long losing run and she failed to beat a rival in 7f classified event here four days ago; blinkers go back on now with work to do.

25/1

4th

7

(5)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

See My Baby Jive

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Donald Whillans

On a long losing run and she failed to beat a rival in 7f classified event here four days ago; blinkers go back on now with work to do.

25/1

11th

10

(6)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

See My Baby Jive

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Donald Whillans

Won three times over 6f on turf in summer 2023 but has very mixed record since and was safely held in two C&D handicaps last month.

50/1

14/1

Form: 906575 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Wolverhampton in 2023 (6f/7f); mainly disappointing this year but well handicapped as a result (8lb lower than for only handicap win).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(1)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Amadea

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won twice at Wolverhampton in 2023 (6f/7f); mainly disappointing this year but well handicapped as a result (8lb lower than for only handicap win).

14/1

10th

12

(1)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Amadea

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won twice at Wolverhampton in 2023 (6f/7f); mainly disappointing this year but well handicapped as a result (8lb lower than for only handicap win).

14/1

5th

11

(12)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Angel Amadea

8st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

On a lengthy losing sequence and she beat just one in 7f Newcastle handicap last month; others are much preferred.

20/1

16/1

Form: 24-366

Last run: 329 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden; good second on latest C&D run (November 2023) but likely to be better for this race having been off for 329 days.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

5

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

16:45 Ripon

Top Gun Tina

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: David Thompson

Record of 1-33 reflects her limitations, certainly over shorter trips; chance largely depends on the effects of this belated second crack at 1m2f.

20/1

4th

7

(10)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

18:39 Carlisle

Top Gun Tina

10st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: David Thompson

Three runs here include a neck defeat by stablemate Where's The Crumpet (1m, good to soft) last May and when taking a division of this race (soft) under Gina Mangan last year; that remains her only win and she's been off since April; market may help to decipher if this has been the target.

16/1

5th

14

(5)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Top Gun Tina

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: David Thompson

Off the mark at Carlisle (1m) last July but her more recent form is less encouraging and she's finished down the field here (1m/7f) in last three starts; overall record is 1-31 and others are preferred; yard also runs Martin's Brig and Wheres The Crumpet.

20/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £63.80
Straight Forecast £66.62
Tricast £534.31
Trifecta £332.80

Selections

POSTDATA:

Just Typical

SPOTLIGHT:

Thunderstorm Katie

The Guardian:

Concert Boy

NEWMARKET:

Angel Of Antrim

The Star:

Angel Amadea

RP RATINGS:

Thunderstorm Katie

Telegraph:

Thunderstorm Katie

D Express:

Thunderstorm Katie

The Times:

Just Typical

Daily Mail:

Just Typical

Daily Mirror:

Just Typical

The Sun:

Just Typical

Daily Record:

Concert Boy