January 08 / 14.33 Newcastle (AW)

14.33

Standard To Slow

£30 In Free Bets With BetUK Handicap

  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Sunny

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 71122- CD BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Frustrating for a long period but has turned a corner (form figures 1122, all at Newcastle) since having wind surgery; very solid on that recent evidence and remains well treated on historical data.
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14th

13

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Mondammej

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Veteran with a mind of his own and refused to leave the parade ring on last intended start in November; however, perfectly capable of a big run off this mark and he's gone well fresh in the past.

33/1

4th

5

(7)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mondammej

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Veteran with a mind of his own but he has slipped back down the weights and ran a fine race over C&D on Monday on his return from a three-month break, keeping on well; this should be run to suit and he is well capable of backing up quickly.

15/8

7/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 18544- CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Veteran who ties in with Mondammej and Parisiac on Class 5 form over C&D last month; back up in grade but Warren Fentiman takes off useful 7lb; not ruled out.
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7th

2

(2)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:28 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Johnson

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

led narrowly on far side of group, headed halfway, weakened inside final furlong

9/2

7th

2

(2)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:28 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Johnson

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

The veteran of the field but he arrives in top form, finding only the revitalised Mondammej too strong over C&D three weeks ago; not dismissed lightly off an unchanged mark.

9/2

2nd

7

(7)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:33 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Johnson

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Paul Midgley

led but pestered, headed inside final furlong, soon no extra

7/1

Form: 31344- CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Often slowly away but his consistent form since October features a C&D success; ties in with Mondammej (stablemate) and Our Absent Friends on latest effort; again has frame possibilities.
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3rd

1

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

16:15 Wetherby

Dark Kestrel

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Better on the AW, but has a 15lb lower rating on turf; Newcastle winner in March; not disgraced on latest turf start at Beverley last month, but modest effort in a visor (on again) on Tapeta last time; a possible.

6/1

7th

6

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Kestrel

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

C&D winner whose five AW wins include two this year; often slowly away; has been running respectably off his lower turf mark of late but probably needs a bit more for the adding of a visor.

16/1

6th

11

(9)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Dark Kestrel

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Five-time AW winner who was unable to take advantage of his lower turf mark last time and it remains three years since his only success in this sphere; others preferred.

16/1

Form: 02044- CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Successful twice off 5lb higher for previous yard; attractively handicapped but looks held by Mondammej on course running last time (third start for new stable).
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19th

18

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Rhythm N Hooves

8st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Robert Cowell

Admirable campaigner who is gradually edging down the weights; type to pop up soon but perhaps in a slightly less competitive affair.

20/1

3rd

10

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

17:40 Windsor

Rhythm N Hooves

8st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Robert Cowell

Won three 5f handicaps in 2025; continued to run well on his first three starts this year but he didn't really fire behind a stablemate at Goodwood (5f, good) last time; that took his losing run up to ten and he needs to get back near his best.

15/2

4th

11

(10)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Rhythm N Hooves

8st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Robert Cowell

Notched three 5f handicaps in 2025 and he has continued in decent form this season, fifth of 14 at Musselburgh last month; ought to be thereabouts once more off an easing mark.

10/1

12/1

Form: 41592- D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Six turf wins; mixed results over C&D since returned to AW and isn't guaranteed to back up latest effort (finished second in lower grade); 0-10 in this sphere.
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2nd

8

(7)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:42 Carlisle

Parisiac

9st 11lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Has won ten of his 50 races on the Flat, all over 5f, the latest on his reappearance at Hamilton (good) last week; goes well on soft/heavy ground; another good run on the cards.

6/1

1st

1

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:21 Hamilton

Parisiac

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Multiple winner who lacks a recent run but he's consistent in the main and not handicapped out of it; market could be informative.

4/1

6

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Newmarket

Parisiac

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Iain Jardine

Multiple wins include this race in 2023 and three over 5f in 2025 (ground ranging from good to soft); holding his form well and, although 2lb higher than a recent Musselburgh defeat by Vince L'Amour, he looks very likely to be involved back here.

11/2

Form: 15843- CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Ties in with Mondammej and Dark Kestrel on C&D running three weeks ago; hasn't won on AW since March 2023 but recent form gives cause for optimism.
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6th

5

(8)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Ripon

Our Absent Friends

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Seven wins, the latest at Newcastle in December off a 6lb lower mark; good second off 1lb lower back at Newcastle in March but well held back on turf at Doncaster later that month; freshened up since.

10/1

17th

14

(4)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:50 Doncaster

Our Absent Friends

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Seven wins, the latest at Newcastle in December off a 6lb lower mark; good second off 1lb lower back at Newcastle 24 days ago; should give his running but others may prove better treated.

12/1

2nd

10

(8)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Our Absent Friends

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Gained a third C&D success in December and largely in good nick since, fourth of nine over C&D two weeks ago; ought to be in the shake-up.

10/1

Form: 32116- CD BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Never landed a blow (behind Al Farabi) last time when bidding for a Southwell hat-trick but may rebound, having been in career-best form otherwise of late; not written off.
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1st

2

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

15:55 Nottingham

Sugar Hill Babe

9st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

Her front-running C&D win last May came off just 1lb lower; ended 2025 quietly but she returned to form after six months off, keeping on well for second at Musselburgh (5f, good) 32 days ago; takes on some less-exposed 3yos but likely to go well.

7/1

2nd

2

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:15 Musselburgh

Sugar Hill Babe

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Lisa Williamson

Reappears off the mark she defied at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) last May and has won first time up before; also a creditable third on previous C&D visit; no surprise were she to go well.

9/1

9th

3

(6)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Sugar Hill Babe

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Lisa Williamson

Dual C&D winner who has mainly performed well since winning from 2lb lower at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) in May; possible excuses for her last two defeats and could go well back here.

11/1

OUR TIP

Form: 23004-

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
0-7 in handicaps but ran encouragingly dropped to 5f at Southwell most recently (second start for new yard) and may build on that effort; interesting contender, being unexposed at this distance.
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2

(4)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:33 Newcastle (AW)

Al Farabi

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Stuart Williams

0-7 in handicaps but ran encouragingly dropped to 5f at Southwell most recently (second start for new yard) and may build on that effort; interesting contender, being unexposed at this distance.

4/1

2

(4)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:33 Newcastle (AW)

Al Farabi

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Stuart Williams

0-7 in handicaps but ran encouragingly dropped to 5f at Southwell most recently (second start for new yard) and may build on that effort; interesting contender, being unexposed at this distance.

4/1

4th

5

(2)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

12:32 Southwell (AW)

Al Farabi

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Williams

mounted in chute, prominent, stayed on

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £14.80
Straight Forecast £25.48
Tricast £71.67
Trifecta £63.90

Selections

Telegraph:

Mondammej

SPOTLIGHT:

Al Farabi

The Guardian:

Dark Kestrel

RP RATINGS:

Strong Johnson

The Times:

Rhythm N Hooves

TOPSPEED:

Parisiac

POSTDATA:

Al Farabi

NEWMARKET:

Al Farabi

D Express:

Dark Kestrel

Daily Mail:

Mondammej

Daily Mirror:

Mondammej

The Sun:

Mondammej

Daily Record:

Mondammej

The Star:

Strong Johnson