January 08 / 15.03 Newcastle (AW)

15.03

Standard To Slow

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  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Sunny

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 44044- C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Versatile sort who ran respectably in races from 1m to 2m here in November/December; only 1-12 on AW but again has frame possibilities.
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4th

5

(2)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:05 Ayr

Annandale

8st 7lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Jim Goldie

Gained three of his nine wins over this C&D and gave good account when staying-on third over C&D (good) a week ago; still on the same workable mark and has another big role to play.

5/2

3rd

3

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:30 Ayr

Annandale

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Gained three of his nine wins over this C&D; disappointing favourite when well-held third of six at Hamilton (1m5f, good to firm) 11 days ago but won over 1m3f there a week earlier and has claims if judged on that form.

5/1

3rd

4

(5)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

18:00 Hamilton

Annandale

11st 1lb

J: Miss Kayleigh Williams

T: Jim Goldie

8yo who won here (1m3f, good) last Wednesday on his second start back from a break; he'll be fine back up in trip and Kayleigh Williams made a dream start to her riding career when winning on a stablemate this month; strong claims under a 4lb penalty.

4/5

11/4

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 66721- CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Suited by the step back up to 1m2f last time, getting up on the line to beat Powerful Response for a third Newcastle success; only 1lb higher and should remain competitive.
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8th

3

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:30 Pontefract

Sandret

10st 13lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Veteran who has been ridden by Rebecca Hitchen since joining current yard, posting form figures of 31216; hindered by wide trip in AW contest on reappearance most recently; could go well with that outing under his belt.

12/1

6th

4

(12)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sandret

10st 11lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Two wins for Rebecca Hitchen last summer; fine on Tapeta but returns from ten months off looking high enough in the weights and he's entitled to need the run at his age.

12/1

2

(5)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

14:05 Thirsk

Sandret

11st 2lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

In good form for new yard this summer, recording a comfortable win at Redcar (1m, good) in July and just as good when second at Musselburgh (7f, good) three weeks ago (both under Rebecca Hitchen); another prominent showing is on the cards with the return to 1m in his favour.

7/2

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7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 33491-

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Had very little to spare at Southwell (1m4f) last month; back up 3lb and record suggests he's not an obvious type to follow up.
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10th

4

(4)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Kalikapour

9st 10lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John Wainwright

No win since December 2024 (1m4f); weakened from 2f out on recent stable debut at Redcar (1m2f; 14-1, beaten 15l by Woodleigh); possibly needed that first run for 278 days but others are preferred.

25/1

8th

2

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Kalikapour

9st 9lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John Wainwright

Ex-Seb Spencer; dual AW winner who ran a sound race when fourth in Doncaster handicap last August (1m2f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time); no headgear this time and may need the run after 278-day break.

10/1

3rd

2

(6)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

15:15 Carlisle

Kalikapour

9st 11lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: Seb Spencer

Got back on track in refitted cheekpieces/tongue strap when fourth of seven in 1m2f Doncaster handicap 18 days ago; he needs considering.

7/1

16/1

Form: 02595-

Last run: 134 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
0-5; ran well at Ayr on second outing but is far from solid on the rest of his form; best watched unless the market speaks favourably.
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8th

3

(2)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Racing Vicar

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Lucinda Russell

Modest six-race maiden; perhaps needed his return to action at Newcastle three weeks ago but others in the field have more compelling claims.

12/1

8th

3

(2)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Racing Vicar

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Lucinda Russell

Modest six-race maiden; perhaps needed his return to action at Newcastle three weeks ago but others in the field have more compelling claims.

12/1

4th

8

(8)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:03 Newcastle (AW)

Racing Vicar

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell

took keen hold, prominent, led over 2f out, drifted left and headed inside final furlong, weakened quickly final 110yds

16/1

Form: 89885- C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Registered a novice win at this venue two years ago; 0-7 in handicaps but wasn't beaten far here last time; possibilities off current mark, provided he builds on that effort.
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1st

2

(4)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Parish Councillor

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

C&D novice winner in 2023 and he made a winning start for this stable at Lingfield (1m, AW) 12 days ago; respected following a 3lb rise with the visor now replacing cheekpieces.

5/4

7

(3)

13th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Parish Councillor

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

Winless since landing a 1m novice on Newcastle AW in 2023 but the pick of his Tapeta handicap form since shows he's well treated on yard debut; left the Barrons for £11,000 since last seen; likely to be dangerous if taking to Polytrack.

7/4

Form: 63622- C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Good second in a couple of C&D contests since returned to AW, taking Newcastle record to 122; ties in closely with Sandret on latest effort; solid chance off same mark.
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6th

9

(2)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Powerful Response

8st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoffrey Harker

Back to winning ways with a front-running C&D success 23 days ago (visored first time); up 2lb but should give it another good go.

5/1

1st

5

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Powerful Response

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Two soft-ground turf wins, including one for this yard, but he acts on better ground and made the most of a good draw when close third of 15 at Nottingham (8.5f, good; Token Love seventh) in cheekpieces three weeks ago; that is just about the best recent form on offer and he's nicely berthed again; visor goes on and he's respected.

5/2

3rd

10

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

16:07 Nottingham

Powerful Response

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

First win was on AW but last two have come on turf (8.3f/1m2f, soft); had some close calls on Tapeta during the winter and he was a creditable fourth in big field at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) 11 days ago; could be in the mix again but he wouldn't want the ground to dry out.

8/1

14/1

Form: 25479-

Last run: 115 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Well beaten over hurdles the last twice; still a maiden but was fancied (started favourite) here on sole AW attempt, only to find 7f too sharp; well treated on best 1m2f efforts.
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7th

7

(1)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:03 Newcastle (AW)

Burglars Dream

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

in touch with leaders, outpaced but briefly went third 2f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

14/1

7th

7

(1)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:03 Newcastle (AW)

Burglars Dream

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

in touch with leaders, outpaced but briefly went third 2f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

14/1

9th

13

27th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:00 Wetherby

Burglars Dream

11st 0lb

T: Tim Easterby

midfield, hampered 5th, badly hampered 4 out

16/1

50/1

Form: 80098- D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
0-19 on AW and has a big doubt over current form, having failed to beat a rival in three Newcastle events for new yard.
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4

(8)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dundory

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

in rear, broke down and fell after 2f, race voided

33/1

4

(8)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dundory

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

in rear, broke down and fell after 2f, race voided

33/1

8th

9

(9)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:03 Newcastle (AW)

Dundory

8st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

held up in rear, outpaced 3f out

50/1

Form: /0474- CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner; inconsistent in a light 2024 campaign but ran respectably here last time (second start for new yard); not ruled out.
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7

4th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

14:10 Catterick

Russian Virtue

11st 7lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: David Thompson

8-59, although his last win came in a two-runner affair at Carlisle (2m1f; 2-5 favourite; all out) in December 2023; latest Carlisle sixth (beaten 15l; 50-1) not overly inspiring; others more obvious.

10/1

6th

7

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Carlisle

Russian Virtue

11st 7lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: David Thompson

Has won six times over hurdles, the latest a two-runner affair over C&D (good to soft) in December 2023; a couple of fair runs for this yard last year but pulled up when last seen out in January (reportedly never travelling); others appeal more.

20/1

4

25th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

15:10 Sedgefield

Russian Virtue

11st 5lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: David Thompson

On a long losing spell and form figures of 246 this term reflect that a turnaround of sorts is required; admittedly appears well treated if that resurgence materialises, being 7lb below last winning mark.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £29.30
Straight Forecast £25.07
Tricast £77.36
Trifecta £150.20

Selections

Telegraph:

Sandret

SPOTLIGHT:

Parish Councillor

The Guardian:

Kalikapour

POSTDATA:

Annandale

The Times:

Russian Virtue

RP RATINGS:

Parish Councillor

The Star:

Kalikapour

D Express:

Annandale

Daily Mail:

Sandret

Daily Mirror:

Sandret

Daily Record:

Sandret