December 28 / 18.00 Newcastle (AW)

18.00

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  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 514221 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Record of 14221 since wearing a visor, most recently scoring by half a length over C&D off 5lb lower (form has received a couple of boosts since); now 2-5 on AW too; very solid claims.
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2nd

5

(7)

23rd Jan 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:56 Newcastle (AW)

Pals Battalion

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

in touch with leaders, going okay towards near side over 1f out, went third inside final furlong, went second towards finish

7/2

2nd

5

(7)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:56 Newcastle (AW)

Pals Battalion

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

in touch with leaders, going okay towards near side over 1f out, went third inside final furlong, kept on and went second towards finish, no match for winner

7/2

2nd

5

(1)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Pals Battalion

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Arrives on the up after recent back-to-back C&D successes, getting up late on latest occasion; up another 2lb but he's not taken lightly in his hat-trick bid.

3/1

16/1

  • Place: £10.60

Form: 200309

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Maiden who has raced mainly at 7f/1m and has inconsistent handicap form; however, went too freely in first-time visor most recently and this return to 6f may suit in the retained headgear.
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4th

8

(4)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:56 Newcastle (AW)

Modern Times

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, went second over 1f out, pressed winner inside final furlong, no extra final 110yds, lost two places towards finish

7/1

4th

8

(4)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:56 Newcastle (AW)

Modern Times

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, went second over 1f out, pressed winner inside final furlong, no extra final 110yds, lost two places towards finish

7/1

2nd

4

(3)

28th Dec 2024

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0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Modern Times

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Maiden who has raced mainly at 7f/1m and has inconsistent handicap form; however, went too freely in first-time visor most recently and this return to 6f may suit in the retained headgear.

16/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 546134 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
In-form 5yo who opened his AW account with Southwell win last month and has made the frame twice since; ties in with a couple of these rivals on C&D running 22 days ago; likely player.
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6th

4

(6)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Showtime Mahomes

9st 4lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

in rear but in touch with leaders, took keen hold over 3f out

5/2

6th

4

(6)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Showtime Mahomes

9st 4lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

in rear but in touch with leaders, took keen hold over 3f out

5/2

6th

2

(12)

1st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Showtime Mahomes

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Gained his first AW win at Southwell (6f) in November off a 2lb lower mark; three good runs in defeat since, including over C&D on Saturday when he finished well once in the clear; more appealing than many.

7/2

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 600279 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Useful on his day but has an underwhelming strike-rate and his 2024 form is inconsistent; that said, holds a fighting chance off current mark back down in grade, provided he's on song.
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10th

7

(10)

24th Jan 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Admiral D

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Infrequent winner who has slipped to a handy mark and was in front of a below-par Mahato when close fourth over this trip at Newcastle last time; not without a chance should things pan out favourably.

8/1

10th

7

(10)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Admiral D

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Infrequent winner who has slipped to a handy mark and was in front of a below-par Mahato when close fourth over this trip at Newcastle last time; not without a chance should things pan out favourably.

8/1

4th

3

(11)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Admiral D

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Useful on his day but has an underwhelming strike-rate and his 2024 form is inconsistent; that said, holds a fighting chance off current mark back down in grade, provided he's on song.

14/1

Form: 734141 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 141, all at this venue, since running in 6f handicaps (maiden previously); now upped in grade but looks open to further progress over this distance; shortlisted.
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3rd

2

(1)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Beale Street

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Bryan Smart

in rear but in touch with leaders

11/4

3rd

2

(1)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Beale Street

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Bryan Smart

in rear but in touch with leaders

11/4

5th

7

(1)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Beale Street

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Has form figures of 141, all at this venue, since running in 6f handicaps (maiden previously); now upped in grade but looks open to further progress over this distance; shortlisted.

7/2

Form: 92224

Last run: 101 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent five-race maiden for James Tate, respectable fourth at Yarmouth (6f) most recently; gelded since; thereabouts, provided he remains in similar form for new yard.
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6th

7

(4)

18th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

12:15 Lingfield (AW)

Caffu Zafeen

8st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Simcock

dwelt start, in rear, headway inside final 110yds, no impression

7/1

Form: 528426 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
6f winner on turf for previous yard; best effort for new stable when second to Beale Street over C&D on penultimate outing (flanked by 7f defeats); place possibilities.
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2nd

3

(7)

27th Jan 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Angel Of England

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

led early, headed but prominent soon after start

12/1

2nd

3

(7)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Angel Of England

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

led early, headed but prominent soon after start

12/1

7th

9

(4)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Of England

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

6f winner on turf for previous yard; best effort for new stable when second to Beale Street over C&D on penultimate outing (flanked by 7f defeats); place possibilities.

16/1

Form: 550000 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Multiple AW scorer but has a big doubt over current form, having posted four duck eggs since returned to this sphere; best watched unless the betting suggests otherwise.
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4th

1

(5)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

One More Dream

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Four-time course winner, three over this trip; losing run up to 12 but 11lb lower than when last successful and he would have finished closer with a clear run when sixth of nine over C&D 18 days ago; needs a close look.

15/8

7/2

Form: 4-2562 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Ran well at Wolverhampton (dropped back to this trip with tongue-tie applied) two weeks ago, taking 6f record to 122; has low mileage and may do better still; respected off unaltered mark.
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4th

6

(8)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Mahato

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Debut winner at Windsor (soft) in 2023 but hasn't added to that; creditable effort in tongue-tie at Wolverhampton penultimate start but failed to settle and below that last time; needs to be back to best.

9/1

4th

6

(8)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Mahato

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Debut winner at Windsor (soft) in 2023 but hasn't added to that; creditable effort in tongue-tie at Wolverhampton penultimate start but failed to settle and below that last time; needs to be back to best.

9/1

9th

2

(7)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mahato

9st 10lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Ran well at Wolverhampton (dropped back to this trip with tongue-tie applied) two weeks ago, taking 6f record to 122; has low mileage and may do better still; respected off unaltered mark.

7/2

Form: 3-334

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Has failed to show progress in 7f events (showed promise here on first occasion) but pedigree suggests he may benefit from this drop in distance on handicap debut; not dismissed.
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10th

6

(9)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Swift Storm

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Has failed to show progress in 7f events (showed promise here on first occasion) but pedigree suggests he may benefit from this drop in distance on handicap debut; not dismissed.

12/1

10th

6

(9)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Swift Storm

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Has failed to show progress in 7f events (showed promise here on first occasion) but pedigree suggests he may benefit from this drop in distance on handicap debut; not dismissed.

12/1

Form: 074145 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Opened his AW account with Wolverhampton success last month; below par there two weeks ago (debut for new stable) and is held by Mahato on that form; others preferred.
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9th

9

(12)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Evocative Spark

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

in rear

33/1

9th

9

(12)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Evocative Spark

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

in rear

33/1

8th

10

(1)

18th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Evocative Spark

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Back off the same mark as when winning narrowly here (6f) for James Owen in November, but has run moderately in his last two starts for this yard; stamina for this sort of trip also remains a query.

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £146.40
Straight Forecast £126.54
Tricast £782.71
Trifecta £1384.50

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Beale Street

RP RATINGS:

Pals Battalion

The Times:

Caffu Zafeen

SPOTLIGHT:

Mahato

Telegraph:

Admiral D

The Guardian:

Showtime Mahomes

D Express:

Caffu Zafeen

POSTDATA:

Beale Street

Daily Mirror:

Beale Street

The Star:

Beale Street

Daily Record:

Beale Street

THE NORTH:

Pals Battalion

Daily Mail:

Pals Battalion

The Sun:

Pals Battalion