January 10 / 16.10 Newcastle (AW)

16.10

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 4327-5 C

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Comes with risk, being a regular slow starter who has a decidedly poor strike-rate (1-39); however, has plenty of Newcastle form and holds the best chance on ratings switched to classified level.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Concert Boy

9st 8lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Well handicapped on pick of this year's AW form but finished well down the field on both starts last month (1m1f/7f) and is now 0-23 on turf.

40/1

8th

6

(8)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Concert Boy

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Kept busy and largely in good form without winning on the AW this season; beat one back on turf in 1m1f Carlisle handicap two weeks ago though so has a bit to prove.

25/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 19245- C BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Disappointing favourite here last month but has performed well in his other two Newcastle starts, notably a 7f handicap success in November (has form over 1m); major contender at the weights.
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3rd

1

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

20:11 Chepstow

Just Typical

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Five of his six wins have come on AW; didn't look straightforward without usual hood or tongue-tie (back on here) when fourth of seven at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) 12 days ago; two things in his favour here are that he is the only distance winner in the field and this represents a drop in grade, so he needs to be considered seriously.

11/8

4th

3

(9)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Newmarket (July)

Just Typical

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Rarely seen on turf and below best since a close call on AW before Christmas but he had swamped his rivals at Redcar (1m, good) last September and was seriously hampered on the Rowley course after; weighted to go well and respected; usual aids missing but two wins minus headgear in 2025.

8/1

8th

13

(2)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Just Typical

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

1m turf win last September off 4lb lower; in and out since, often conceding ground at the start, but Ryan Kavanagh takes off a valuable 5lb; below his best in one Kempton appearance.

20/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 30266- CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Has gained both wins over C&D, namely in modest handicaps; below best in most recent Newcastle attempt but has frame possibilities on classified debut, provided he runs to his rating.
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10

(2)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:55 Beverley

Mr Heinz

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Simon Whitaker

Both wins have been over 1m at Newcastle (good second there last time); 0-20 on turf, but fair second at Pontefract in June and a chance on that form.

11/2

9

(12)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Heinz

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Simon Whitaker

Both wins over C&D so has to be considered after his return to form at Pontefract; on a good mark.

7/2

11

(12)

30th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Mr Heinz

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Simon Whitaker

Both wins over 1m on AW, the latest in September; has mostly had stamina limitations over 1m2f, as on this course last time, but he wasn't far away at Beverley (about 1m, good to firm) the time before and his AW form with Wheres The Crumpet in October puts him in the vicinity.

12/1

Form: /3660-

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Maiden who has made the frame four times at Newcastle; however, failed to beat a rival here last month on return from layoff; others preferred.
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4th

7

(10)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

18:39 Carlisle

Top Gun Tina

10st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: David Thompson

Three runs here include a neck defeat by stablemate Where's The Crumpet (1m, good to soft) last May and when taking a division of this race (soft) under Gina Mangan last year; that remains her only win and she's been off since April; market may help to decipher if this has been the target.

16/1

5th

14

(5)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Top Gun Tina

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: David Thompson

Off the mark at Carlisle (1m) last July but her more recent form is less encouraging and she's finished down the field here (1m/7f) in last three starts; overall record is 1-31 and others are preferred; yard also runs Martin's Brig and Wheres The Crumpet.

20/1

8th

10

(3)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Top Gun Tina

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

Got off the mark at Carlisle (1m) last July but her more recent form is less encouraging, finishing behind Woodrafff and Starshot over 1m here a fortnight ago.

20/1

Form: 5878-2 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Ran respectably from the front in similar event over C&D last week, beating all bar the market leader; has loads of other form at this venue, including two wins last year, and can't be ruled out.
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8th

9

(6)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Martins Brig

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: David Thompson

Two wins in 2025, the second over 7f on good to firm at Wetherby; hasn't done as well this year, although fair efforts the last twice, most recently over 7f at Redcar (good to firm) last month.

20/1

6th

11

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Martins Brig

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: David Thompson

Winner at Wetherby in April 2025 (7f, good to firm) and some fair runs since; hasn't been in much form on the AW this year and perhaps best watched for now.

33/1

7th

13

(7)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Martins Brig

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

Triple C&D winner but he's finished in rear in his last three runs and and his last win was 12 months ago; one of three runners for the yard and he needs to turn things around.

16/1

Form: 3398-7

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Maiden who had no luck (repeatedly denied a clear run late on) in similar event over C&D last week; solid record (placed five times) otherwise at classified level and has possibilities granted better fortune.
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8th

8

(7)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:50 Thirsk

Eva Rosie

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stella Barclay

Four wins on AW this year (1m-1m3f); came up short off this mark at Southwell three weeks ago and she has something to prove on turf.

16/1

7

(6)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Eva Rosie

9st 10lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Stella Barclay

Started the year in ordinary form in classified events but she's made great progress and won four times on Tapeta since, over 1m2f, 1m3f (on this course) and 1m; that latter win was gained in fine style and she's a major contender despite the 6lb rise.

11/2

1

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Eva Rosie

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stella Barclay

Won over 1m2f here in March and followed up over further at Southwell; form has dipped since.

8/1

Form: 2705-4 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Record includes six handicap wins over C&D; not far behind Martin's Brig over C&D last week on classified debut; interesting, having been successful the last time Mikkel Mortensen was on board.
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9th

10

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:37 Bath

Pop Favorite

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Eight times an AW winner but he has run just three times on turf and offered little on each occasion; plenty to prove.

33/1

8th

10

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Hasn't troubled the judge since returning in December from a short break and finished well behind Spirit Of Bowland over C&D last time.

33/1

9th

8

(5)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Last win away from Newcastle was in 2021; slow starts have been holding him back so both classified fourths over C&D this month can arguably be upgraded; chance rests largely on the start.

20/1

Form: 9776-7 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
On a very long losing spell and recent form is unconvincing; this veteran is again best watched.
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8th

8

(2)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Coco Bean

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Helen Cuthbert

This veteran was enterprisingly ridden when back up in trip to contest other division to three of these in C&D classified 12 days ago and he did well to stick on for second once the favourite had swept past; opposable back in handicap company.

25/1

2nd

4

(4)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Coco Bean

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Helen Cuthbert

raced wide, pulled hard, prominent early, led and went clear after 1f, went further clear after 3f

20/1

10th

10

(5)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Coco Bean

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Helen Cuthbert

Losing run up to 50 and didn't show enough when behind two of these over C&D ten days ago to suggest that the drought is about to end.

33/1

14/1

Form: 9055-6 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Ten AW wins, the most recent in C&D classified event last March; ties in with a couple of these rivals on C&D running last week; just not certain to back up that effort, having been inconsistent of late.
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4th

5

(6)

17th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inexplicable

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Ten-time AW winner (seven times over C&D); not one to rely upon heavily nowadays but went very close in similar race to this over C&D last month and rebounded from a lesser effort when third here three weeks ago.

10/1

3rd

8

(8)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inexplicable

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Multiple C&D winner who went desperately close in a classified event here 17 days ago; less good at Southwell last week and a bit more on his plate back in a handicap; not ruled out though.

10/1

7th

6

(1)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Inexplicable

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Has won over C&D but he tends to reserve his best for the extended 1m at Wolverhampton, as when collared in the final stride two weeks ago; no certainty to be in the same form this time.

8/1

3/1

Form: 0006-3

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden who posted an improved effort (close third) in C&D classified contest last week, looking a shade unlucky as he might have won with a clearer run; respected on third run for new yard.
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7

(5)

27th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Making A Move

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

Ex-Irish maiden; close third in 1m Newcastle classified in January, his second start for Daragh Bourke, but two very disappointing runs in similar races have followed.

10/1

OUR TIP

100/1

Form: 530-8

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 30

Form & Verdict
Failed to beat a rival in similar event over C&D last week (fourth start) and this 9yo again has easily the worst chance on ratings.
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10th

12

(5)

12th May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brave Musketeer

9st 4lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Ian McInnes

took keen hold, midfield, raced wide from 4f out, weakened from over 2f out

66/1

10th

12

(5)

12th May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brave Musketeer

9st 4lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Ian McInnes

took keen hold, midfield, raced wide from 4f out, weakened from over 2f out

66/1

9th

3

(3)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:35 Newcastle (AW)

Brave Musketeer

9st 9lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Ian McInnes

Made debut only last October and he's beaten very few of his rivals, at triple-figure odds for all five starts; drops in trip after two 1m classifieds and blinkers replace cheekpieces.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £34.30
Straight Forecast £40.52
Trifecta £150.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Making A Move

D Express:

Eva Rosie

The Times:

Martin's Brig

Telegraph:

Mr Heinz

POSTDATA:

Pop Favorite

RP RATINGS:

Making A Move

The Guardian:

Making A Move

Daily Mirror:

Making A Move

The Sun:

Making A Move

Daily Record:

Making A Move

The Star:

Eva Rosie

Daily Mail:

Martin's Brig