January 01 / 16.40 Newcastle (AW)

16.40

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  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Sleet

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £50.30
  • Place: £8.30

Form: 21988- C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Two 7f Tapeta wins in the autumn; struggled on his last three starts but there have been mitigating circumstances (5f too sharp latest); dropping back down the weights but the yard may have stronger claims elsewhere.
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4th

3

(4)

1st Feb 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:55 Newcastle (AW)

Novak

9st 8lb

J: Archie Young

T: Iain Jardine

awkward start, prominent, led 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened gradually and lost two places inside final furlong

11/2

4th

3

(4)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:55 Newcastle (AW)

Novak

9st 8lb

J: Archie Young

T: Iain Jardine

awkward start, prominent, led 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened gradually and lost two places inside final furlong

11/2

2nd

1

(7)

17th Jan 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Novak

9st 9lb

J: Archie Young

T: Iain Jardine

Record of 4-35 on AW includes a C&D success on New Year's Day; creditable fourth in small field here last Saturday; not ruled out.

11/2

9/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 32731- CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Swept through from off the pace to win over C&D two weeks ago; a 2lb rise isn't beyond him and a follow-up is quite a plausible outcome.
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2nd

6

(7)

4th Feb 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Three-time C&D winner, the latest from 3lb lower in December; capable on his best form, but he often makes life harder for himself by blowing the start so he comes with risk attached.

7/1

2nd

6

(7)

4th Feb 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Three-time C&D winner, the latest from 3lb lower in December; capable on his best form, but he often makes life harder for himself by blowing the start so he comes with risk attached.

7/1

8th

7

(8)

31st Jan 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:28 Newcastle (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Talented but quirky; winner and runner-up over C&D in December/January, then spoiled chance with very slow start at Southwell two weeks ago; unseated his rider, got loose before the start and withdrawn here eight days ago; can't be trusted but he's a plausible candidate if getting away on terms.

13/2

4/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 53242- CD BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Failed to win in 2024 but he retains all his ability and ran well when second over 5f here two weeks ago (well backed); apprentice good value for his claim; respected.
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3rd

4

(7)

31st Jan 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Wee Fat Mac

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, disputed lead, pressed leader after 1f, led over 2f out, headed inside final 110yds, lost second towards finish

5/1

3rd

4

(7)

31st Jan 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Wee Fat Mac

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, disputed lead, pressed leader after 1f, led over 2f out, headed inside final 110yds, lost second towards finish

5/1

3rd

5

(8)

23rd Jan 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:21 Newcastle (AW)

Wee Fat Mac

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

raced in second, led over 1f out, faced challenges inside final furlong, headed towards finish

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 31504- D

Last run: 103 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
No problem with Tapeta and he's only 3lb higher than when seeing off 20 rivals in a Class 4 at York last summer (6f, good to firm); solid fourth in the Ayr Bronze Cup when last seen in September; should win more races this year but he'll need to be cherry ripe back from 103 days off.
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5th

5

(7)

25th Jan 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:05 Newcastle (AW)

Dicko The Legend

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

towards rear

7/1

Form: 77253- C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come at this track and he's been running well in defeat both here and at Southwell since cheekpieces were added; others might have his measure back at 6f though.
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3rd

9

(6)

17th Jan 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Profit Street

8st 13lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Has gained both wins at this venue; ties in with Novak on two pieces of form, including latest start; possibilities off current mark.

8/1

3rd

9

(6)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Profit Street

8st 13lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

raced in second, briefly led over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

8/1

5th

9

(3)

1st Jan 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Profit Street

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Nigel Tinkler

Both wins have come at this track and he's been running well in defeat both here and at Southwell since cheekpieces were added; others might have his measure back at 6f though.

7/1

Form: 61343- D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
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.
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6th

4

(6)

11th Jan 2025

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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

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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

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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

7th
4 (11)
Blackjack

16/1

Form: 89324- CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
6f win at Southwell in August and he's run creditably in defeat on his last three starts; others preferred for win purposes.
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4th

4

(6)

4th Feb 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Blackjack

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Alan Brown

ducked right start, prominent

9/1

4th

4

(6)

4th Feb 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Blackjack

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Alan Brown

ducked right start, prominent, weakening when bit short of room over 1f out

9/1

7/1

Form: 74422- CD BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Agonising defeats over C&D and at Southwell last month; creeping up the weights but no obvious reason why he wouldn't give it another good go.
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8th

10

(9)

1st Jan 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Kats Bob

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Agonising defeats over C&D and at Southwell last month; creeping up the weights but no obvious reason why he wouldn't give it another good go.

7/1

8th

10

(9)

1st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Kats Bob

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Agonising defeats over C&D and at Southwell last month; creeping up the weights but no obvious reason why he wouldn't give it another good go.

7/1

10/1

Form: 14433- CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
She's done well since dropped to sprint trips, winning over C&D in October and in the frame four times since; momentum was checked at a crucial stage over C&D two weeks ago and she would have gone close with a clear run; one to consider in an open race.
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9th

6

(10)

1st Jan 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Too Much

9st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: David Thompson

She's done well since dropped to sprint trips, winning over C&D in October and in the frame four times since; momentum was checked at a crucial stage over C&D two weeks ago and she would have gone close with a clear run; one to consider in an open race.

10/1

9th

6

(10)

1st Jan 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Too Much

9st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: David Thompson

She's done well since dropped to sprint trips, winning over C&D in October and in the frame four times since; momentum was checked at a crucial stage over C&D two weeks ago and she would have gone close with a clear run; one to consider in an open race.

10/1

3rd

7

(2)

17th Dec 2024

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Too Much

9st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: David Thompson

Reinvented as a sprinter and she's taken well to it, winning over C&D in October and running three solid races in defeat since; the latest was a strong finish over 5f last week (form franked) and she could have more to offer back at 6f.

7/1

8/1

Form: 50530- CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Two course wins to his name and he's now 1lb lower than for a turf success last summer; not at his best over 5f here four weeks ago; needs a full revival and his propensity for fluffing the start is a concern.
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9th

7

(9)

25th Jan 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:05 Newcastle (AW)

Moyola

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell

slowly away, in rear

12/1

9th

7

(9)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:05 Newcastle (AW)

Moyola

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell

slowly away, in rear

12/1

10th

5

(6)

1st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Moyola

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lucinda Russell

Two course wins to his name and he's now 1lb lower than for a turf success last summer; not at his best over 5f here four weeks ago; needs a full revival and his propensity for fluffing the start is a concern.

8/1

11th
7 (4)
Rory

33/1

Form: 64660- CD

Last run: 103 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins off lower marks last winter; has a three-month absence to defy and others are more appealing.
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3rd

8

(8)

4th Feb 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

9st 1lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

slowly away, in rear

66/1

3rd

8

(8)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

9st 1lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

slowly away, in rear, headway from 2f out, drifted left inside final furlong, no impression towards finish

66/1

10th

10

(4)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:05 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

9st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

slowly away, held up in rear, soon detached, hung left from over 2f out, never on terms

25/1

12th
8 (7)
Howzak

20/1

Form: 23310- CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a small-field C&D handicap in November; reportedly never travelling when down the field in a Class 5 last month; now tries cheekpieces for the first time.
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8th

1

(9)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:21 Newcastle (AW)

Howzak

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

always behind

16/1

8th

1

(9)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:21 Newcastle (AW)

Howzak

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Made it six AW wins when scoring over C&D in November but he is hard to fancy having finished a tailed-off last on his two starts since.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £589.40
Straight Forecast £356.62
Tricast £3547.10
Trifecta £5240.00

Selections

Telegraph:

Wee Fat Mac

SPOTLIGHT:

Showtime Mahomes

RP RATINGS:

Bellagio Man

Daily Mail:

Kats Bob

POSTDATA:

Profit Street

The Star:

Rory

Daily Mirror:

Wee Fat Mac

The Sun:

Wee Fat Mac

The Times:

Showtime Mahomes

The Guardian:

Showtime Mahomes

Daily Record:

Bellagio Man

D Express:

Kats Bob