January 08 / 13.33 Newcastle (AW)

13.33

Standard To Slow

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  • 1m 4f 98y
  • Class 5
  • 4 runners
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Runners: 4 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Sunny

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  • Win: £1.91

Form: 42351- C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Overcame traffic issues to win with something to spare over 1m2f here 11 days ago, taking AW record to 3-11; below par over C&D the time before but ran well in two other attempts at this sort of distance; big player, back up just 2lb.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

13

(5)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 2

13:30 Carlisle

Humble Spark

8st 3lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Tough 6yo with seven wins to his name; beaten favourite at Hamilton (1m3f, good) last time but shaped quite nicely, keeping on into second place after a slow start and meeting trouble; place possibilities again at the very least.

10/1

2nd

6

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 3

19:15 Hamilton

Humble Spark

8st 5lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Held up; exposed 6yo who is 6-27 on AW surfaces but 1-13 on turf; however, that solitary turf win was over C&D (2024) and he wasn't far away back on turf for last three outings; case can be made.

7/2

Form: 00388- C

Last run: 111 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Front-running stayer whose form over 2m here features a win last January and good second in the Northumberland Vase in June; inconsistent subsequently and has something to prove back down in trip.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(9)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 5

15:22 Musselburgh

Show No Fear

10st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Gained most recent success off just 1lb lower in June (over 2m at Catterick); however, subsequent form (Flat/hurdles) is unconvincing.

12/1

2

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:25 Perth

Show No Fear

11st 12lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Four-time Flat winner who got off the mark over hurdles at Carlisle (2m3f, good) in April; only 2lb higher today and could plausibly have untapped potential over this longer trip but disappointed on last two outings (hurdles/Flat) and arrives here with a point to prove.

14/1

4

(4)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Show No Fear

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Front-runner who has made all in all four of his victories on the Flat, including two over C&D; modest over hurdles 12 days ago but respected back here, especially as he may again enjoy the run of the race; new headgear combination.

11/2

Form: 1065-2 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Six AW wins include three over C&D; creditable second over 1m2f here last week, posting best effort since dead-heating at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in November; respected off a workable mark back up in trip.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Percy Willis

10st 1lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

All six wins have been on Tapeta, including three over C&D; well treated on his best form last year and he went close off this mark over C&D (Rubellite third) last Thursday; that was his second run after a break and he's a big player if he can repeat that form.

9/2

2nd

3

(7)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Percy Willis

10st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Three C&D wins to his name; should be sharper for his recent return to action and he'll appreciate both dropping into Class 6 and returning to a longer trip; one to consider.

100/30

4th

8

(1)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:39 Newcastle (AW)

Percy Willis

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

2lb below last winning mark and although not seen in six months, has won after a similar absence; has run well in all four starts over C&D, but all six wins have come over 1m4f (three here) so he wouldn't want a dawdle over this trip.

14/1

13/2

Form: 581/4- D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Flat winner in France; modest form over hurdles for current yard but ran to a better level at Kempton (1m4f, AW; blinkers added) returned to this code last time; possibilities if building on that effort.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 41y

19:12 Ballinrobe

Illucidate

11st 5lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Gary McGill

Has shown ability in France and Britain for former stables; was detached when falling on debut for this stable at Bellewstown; best watched for now.

16/1

7

5th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

19:30 Bellewstown

Illucidate

11st 3lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Gary McGill

Flat winner in France showed some ability in five hurdle starts in UK; worth a market check on debut for this yard.

12/1

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