January 02 / 15.02 Newcastle (AW)

15.02

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£30 In Free Bets With BetUK Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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£30 In Free Bets With BetUK Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.90
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 13308-

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Promising in three runs for Richard Hughes, including a 7f win on debut (Polytrack) in August; down the field in two 5f handicaps here for current yard but she wasn't beaten far last time; this step back up in trip looks a positive and this unexposed filly is not ruled out.
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3rd

6

(6)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

14:25 Newcastle (AW)

Brazilian Rose

9st 1lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Fifth of 14 in the corresponding race 12 months ago when rated 6lb lower; four wins at Southwell this year, the latest over 6f three weeks ago, but that shorter trip probably suits her better.

25/1

1st

4

(6)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:20 Southwell (AW)

Brazilian Rose

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Usually seen over further these days, but is 2-2 over C&D this year; still 4lb above her last winning mark, but this consistent mare should again go well.

11/4

4th

2

(3)

9th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brazilian Rose

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Enjoyed a revival this year, winning three handicaps at Southwell; ran up to her best in a Class 2 fillies' handicap at Lingfield ten days ago but the field finished in a heap and she will need more to beat male opposition this time.

7/2

9/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 56441- CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
No win in his first 11 starts but the drop back to 6f did the trick when he made all over C&D (7-2) two weeks ago; up 5lb but that was a convincing success and he should have more to offer at this trip; big player.
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8th

6

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Noble Consort

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Julie Camacho

Has done nothing but progress since the visor went on, winning five of his last eight starts (including C&D) and going up 31lb in the weights; off for eight months since winning at Goodwood in September and will need another career-best off this mark.

8/1

1st

1

(1)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Noble Consort

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Has won four of his last seven starts at 6f, on AW then back on turf at Doncaster (good to firm) in June; up 7lb but it was a solid sixth of 22 at York (good) in July, when he raced away from the main action; drying ground would be a likely positive and he's firmly in the picture.

8/1

71

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Noble Consort

9st 1lb

T: Julie Camacho

6/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 85729-

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Runner-up off reduced mark over 7f here on his penultimate run but he's not easy to predict and was out the back over 1m here last time; that took his record to 1-21 and he needs to step up again on this return to sprinting.
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8

(4)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lahab

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Wigham

reared start and slowly away, took keen hold, in rear, pulled up over 3f out

9/2

8

(4)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lahab

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Wigham

reared start and lost many lengths start, always behind

9/2

Form: 50367-

Last run: 66 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent maiden who was tailed off over 1m here last time; may have had stamina issues that day but he's now 0-24 and makes little appeal on this return to sprinting.
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11th

12

(6)

8th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mr Stanley

8st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Philip Kirby

Took record to 0-29 when chasing home Billy McGarry over C&D last month; enjoyed a relatively soft lead that day and is likely vulnerable for win purposes again.

16/1

11th

12

(6)

8th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mr Stanley

8st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Philip Kirby

Took record to 0-29 when chasing home Billy McGarry over C&D last month; enjoyed a relatively soft lead that day and is likely vulnerable for win purposes again.

16/1

2nd

8

(7)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Mr Stanley

8st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Philip Kirby

28-race maiden who was tailed off on his only attempt at 1m last October; easy enough to have reservations.

14/1

Form: 75907- CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
12yo with 11 course wins on his CV; now 11lb lower than when completing a C&D double last February but he's been out of sorts this winter and needs a major revival.
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9

(5)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Athollblair Boy

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Veteran who is a multiple course winner and perhaps needed latest run (back from layoff); losing sequence is mounting up, however.

12/1

9th

4

(11)

2nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Athollblair Boy

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Veteran winner of 11 races here, mostly over this trip; hasn't got his nose in front for 15 months but was placed over C&D when just 1lb lower earlier in the year; not ruled out.

7/1

9th

4

(11)

2nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Athollblair Boy

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

took keen hold, prominent, not clear run over 2f out, weakened final 110yds

7/1

Form: 67365- CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Defied this mark over C&D in October but he's not matched that form in five runs since; ran well for a long way back at 6f here last time but he needs to find more to get back on the scoresheet.
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7th

7

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Spartan Fighter

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Tough 9yo who has won four 6f handicaps here this year; form dipped last time, however, and returning to 7f isn't enough to tempt.

9/1

9th

1

(2)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Spartan Fighter

9st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Has won four of his five races, all over C&D, this year, his latest win coming last Tuesday when getting home by 0.5l; up 6lb but has won off higher marks in the past; should go well

7/2

1st

9

(7)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Spartan Fighter

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Sprightly 9yo who completed a quick hat-trick of front-running C&D wins last month and lost out only by a neck off today's mark here on Wednesday; upped in grade but likely to give another good account.

5/1

Form: 49477-

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Ex-Brian Toomey; made a solid start for current yard when fourth over C&D in October but she's finished seventh in both runs since including a heavy defeat here (7f) last time; record now stands at 0-8 and others are more convincing.
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8

(8)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:51 Hamilton

Thunderstorm Katie

9st 1lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Two 5f wins last October (good/AW) and runner-up over that trip on last two starts (good/good to firm), finishing well each time and shaping as though this return to 6f is well worth exploring; could play a leading role if conditions suit; best turf efforts have come on good/good to firm.

11/2

2nd

8

(1)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Ayr

Thunderstorm Katie

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Dual course winner (6f) who also notched back-to-back victories at Musselburgh and Newcastle (both 5f) last October; ran her best race since - flashed home after fluffing the start - at Hamilton on Friday evening; sits 1lb lower, and also has the excellent Lauren Young claiming 5lb.

5/2

2nd

4

(3)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Thunderstorm Katie

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jim Goldie

Scored five times, including over C&D, last year; made some late headway back here last time on return from break and may be back in top form with that outing under her belt.

10/1

15/2

Form: 64279- D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Runner-up off this mark at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) in October but he was well below that form in final two runs for Tom Ward; had wind surgery and this return to Tapeta is no problem but he needs to get back near best for new yard; hood and cheekpieces are added.
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5th

6

(3)

20th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Art Fantastique

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Usher

Hindered by slow starts this year for new stable, taking AW record to 0-8; however, has possibilities off current mark provided he's helped by first-time blinkers.

7/1

7th

2

(5)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

11:35 Lingfield (AW)

Art Fantastique

9st 9lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Mark Usher

slowly away, in rear

8/1

7th

2

(5)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

11:35 Lingfield (AW)

Art Fantastique

9st 9lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Mark Usher

slowly away, in rear

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 71949- D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Finished well when scoring at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) in April but his form was up and down last year and he ended 2024 with a laboured effort at Southwell (started slowly); has had only two runs for Mick Appleby and new headgear is now tried but he comes with risks attached.
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11th

6

(1)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

McCauleys Tavern

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Well treated on the pick of his form, the latest when second of eight off 7lb higher at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) in January, but not matched that form since and is just 2-32.

12/1

4

(8)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

McCauleys Tavern

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

None too consistent but both his wins have come over C&D and he does seem well suited by the track; on a good mark back from four months off and a big run would be no surprise, for all his propensity to miss the break is a nagging concern.

9/2

8

(1)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:22 Nottingham

McCauleys Tavern

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Appleby

0-15 on turf; runner-up off 4lb higher at Kempton (6f, AW) in January but he was comfortably held over C&D in a 0-58 36 days ago; others preferred.

20/1

Non-runners

Doon The Glen

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £50.40
Straight Forecast £37.97
Tricast £67.53
Trifecta £126.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Noble Consort

RP RATINGS:

Lahab

Daily Mirror:

Doon The Glen

POSTDATA:

Spartan Fighter

The Times:

Noble Consort

The Guardian:

Noble Consort

D Express:

Noble Consort

The Sun:

Noble Consort

The Star:

Noble Consort

Daily Record:

Doon The Glen

NEWMARKET:

Lahab

Telegraph:

Lahab

Daily Mail:

Spartan Fighter