January 10 / 17.15 Newcastle (AW)

17.15

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  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 251-12 CD BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Seemingly aided by addition of hood this winter, winning twice over C&D before going close over 6f here; not yet fully exposed and commands respect in current mood.
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5th

2

(5)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

16:05 Hamilton

Oriental Prince

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

In good order on AW over the winter, going close off this mark twice following a Class 4 win in November; returning to turf not a bother and he can't be discounted.

6/1

10th

14

(6)

16th Jan 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Oriental Prince

8st 2lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Multiple course winner, the latest over 5f in November off an 8lb lower mark; held his form since but likely vulnerable at this level.

20/1

1st

6

(4)

1st Nov 2025

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0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Oriental Prince

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Enjoyed a purple patch between December and May, winning seven handicaps (5f to 7f); he has found it tougher going since and not sure he's in the form needed to take this.

12/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 889-51 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Well below best form in recent months but exploited a much reduced mark when scoring at Wolverhampton (5f) on Monday and ought to remain very competitive under 4lb penalty here.
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8th

3

(5)

6th Apr 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gustav Graves

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Course regular who's going beyond 5f for the first time in almost two years; remains consistent and is on a winning mark but others are preferred over this trip.

10/1

6th

8

(8)

20th Mar 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gustav Graves

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

In-form 8yo, placed at Wolverhampton and Newcastle on his last two starts; goes back up in class but it's difficult to rule out this eight-time course winner who should get a good pace to aim at.

10/1

3rd

1

(7)

11th Mar 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gustav Graves

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Eight of his nine wins on the AW have been at Wolverhampton and the other came over this C&D; ran well but was no match for the winner when second of nine at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) nine days ago; claims off his last winning mark.

11/2

9/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 7632-2 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ran big race in defeat over C&D eight days ago and has now been placed on all three starts since cheekpieces were refitted in November; still on a workable mark and ought to be right in the thick of things again.
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6th

6

(6)

11th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

17:40 Yarmouth

Thunder Star

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

She was returning from a five-month break when finishing in midfield at Doncaster 13 days ago (5f, good to soft), a race where she tired in the final furlong but still did best of the far-side group; two wins and two seconds from her six C&D runs and she has solid claims off a fair mark.

7/1

13/2

Form: 23113- CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Back in career-best form at end of last year, winning twice over 5f (once here) before very respectable C&D third; holds no secrets from the handicapper but probably won't be far away.
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7th

4

(9)

13th Apr 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Darlo Pride

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Having slipped in the weights he returned to form with a close third at Southwell five weeks ago; won't be inconvenienced by this stiffer test and he is one to take seriously.

7/2

3rd

9

(1)

10th Mar 2026

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0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Darlo Pride

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Dods

Shaped well on his return from a 258-day absence when fourth at Newcastle in December; yet to kick on from that and others look more persuasive.

14/1

7th

6

(3)

6th Feb 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Darlo Pride

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Not at his best since returning from a nine-month absence, just fifth to Digital over C&D last time out; more is required from this C&D winner.

10/1

Form: 32346- CD

Last run: 100 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
In good form over 6f/7f on turf last summer but signed off with a lesser effort in October and may need further than 5f to be seen to best effect nowadays.
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3rd

7

(4)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:12 Catterick

Ramon Di Loria

8st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Ewan Whillans

Multiple AW and turf winner from 5f-7f; back on his last winning turf mark from Ayr 13 months ago (has twice won on AW since); below par latest but not ruled out if able to bounce back.

10/1

6th

9

(3)

26th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:07 Southwell (AW)

Ramon Di Loria

9st 2lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Won twice (6f/7f) in February and he was a good second to a thriving rival over C&D in his bid for a hat-trick; beaten off a lower mark twice since and more minor money perhaps his best hope.

8/1

5th

9

(6)

17th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ramon Di Loria

9st 1lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Dual course winner last month who's continued in form since, faring best of those held up when not far behind Bomb Squad over C&D on Friday; one of the likelier winners.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1504-4

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Placed in Ayr Bronze Cup (6f, good) on final turf start last year and returned from break with quite pleasing fourth over that trip here nine days ago; can cope with this drop back to 5f; no surprise if he features.
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6th

10

(11)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Dicko The Legend

8st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Beat Winged Messenger in a big-field 6f handicap at York last summer and he is 11lb better off with that rival today; went close at Southwell in April but he wasn't in the same form at Ascot 16 days ago; should be winning soon but perhaps not today.

10/1

9th

17

(18)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Dicko The Legend

8st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Liam Bailey

Just missed out at Southwell ten days ago (6f), finishing off his race strongly; 1lb higher mark and stronger opposition to contend with but his proven record in big-field events (first of 21, first of 22 and fourth of 24 on the three occasions he's run in fields of 16+) bodes well.

8/1

2nd

7

(8)

29th Apr 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Dicko The Legend

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Triple AW winner who is just 1lb higher than when beating his 21 rivals at York last July (following wind surgery; winning the race for the second year in succession); completely blew the start at Wolverhampton last time and best watched today.

15/2

5/1

Form: 31452- C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Finished well to take second behind Darlo Pride at Wolverhampton (5f) three weeks ago and competes off same mark again here but usually runs over further and is probably reliant on others setting a strong pace.
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4th

3

(6)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Salisbury

Mumayaz

9st 10lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Tony Carroll

Had a luckless passage at Bath last month but had a clearer run through when winning at Leicester (6f, good to firm) five days ago, travelling strongly and doing it comfortably; carries a 4lb penalty for that success and looks the one to beat.

7/4

1st

6

(2)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Leicester

Mumayaz

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Tony Carroll

Tough sort who last won on turf more than a year ago but he had a luckless run at Bath recently (extended 5f, good; no aids, as today); acts on this track and versatile regarding the ground; can't rule out.

13/2

6th

11

(8)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:20 Bath

Mumayaz

8st 12lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Tony Carroll

Hold-up performer who won four times last year including off 4lb higher at Brighton (7f, good to firm); two solid efforts on AW since rejoining Tony Carroll last month and he could be a big factor if he gets the breaks back on turf; tongue-tie and blinkers are removed but he has won without headgear.

9/1

33/1

Form: 38786/ CD

Last run: 427 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Suited by this C&D and very well handicapped on old form but has been absent since some below-par efforts in autumn 2023.
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7th

11

(3)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Sugar Baby

8st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Peter Niven

Four wins last year, two of them coming here (5f-6f); usually seen in a lower grade though and he will need to leave his return to action well behind him.

16/1

8th

8

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Sugar Baby

8st 13lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Peter Niven

Four wins last year, including 6f on good to firm; mark went up as a result but showed he can still be very competitive when runner-up on AW on his penultimate outing of 2025; no great record fresh so it might be best to look elsewhere this time.

12/1

2nd

1

(11)

1st Nov 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Sugar Baby

9st 9lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Peter Niven

Trip and track no issue and he arrives on the back of a hard-fought win at Redcar two weeks ago (6f, good); a 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £15.90
Straight Forecast £15.12
Tricast £85.09
Trifecta £71.70

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Gustav Graves

SPOTLIGHT:

Oriental Prince

Daily Mirror:

Thunder Star

POSTDATA:

Mumayaz

RP RATINGS:

Oriental Prince

The Times:

Oriental Prince

Daily Mail:

Oriental Prince

Daily Record:

Oriental Prince

Telegraph:

Gustav Graves

The Guardian:

Gustav Graves

D Express:

Gustav Graves

The Sun:

Gustav Graves

The Star:

Gustav Graves