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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6th

12

(6)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Oriental Prince

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Most wins on the AW but able on turf and stayed on well for second here 20 days ago (good; might not prefer it softer); this is a better race but he'll appreciate chasing a strong pace if ground conditions are suitable; 2lb out of the weights.

10/1

2nd

6

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Oriental Prince

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Another who has a better strike-rate on AW (7-19) than on turf (1-17); patchy form so far this year, but has dropped 3lb below his last winning mark and this is a drop in class; stable also runs Thunderstorm Katie.

7/1

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

Standard

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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4th

5

(3)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

15:20 Yarmouth

Thunder Star

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

All five wins have come over 5f on turf and was only beaten a head at Thirsk (5f, good) six days ago; 1lb well in and won't mind what the weather does; major player.

100/30

2nd

1

(12)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Thirsk

Thunder Star

10st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jessica Macey

Has won five times on turf on a variety of ground; did best of her group when ninth of 17 at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) on her return but failed to beat a rival home at Yarmouth 55 days ago; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

16/1

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

Standard

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

Standard

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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6th

3

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Prolific winner down the years, adding two AW handicaps to his haul in February; arrives in good form but he was no match for Imperial Guard here last week and the turnaround in the weights may be insufficient.

6/1

2nd

4

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 10lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Safely held on consecutive 6f starts this spring but placed twice since returned to 7f, latterly in C&D (good) contest won by Jkr Cobbler three weeks ago; 2lb higher today but probably won't be far away.

8/1

3rd

5

(10)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Safely held on consecutive 6f starts this spring but looked back in good nick when close third at Musselburgh (7f, good; just behind Monhammer) on Tuesday and remains on a good mark; shortlisted.

6/1

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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8th

7

(1)

31st Aug 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Dicko The Legend

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Liam Bailey

Frequent slow-starter who's run well a few times over C&D without winning and is on a handy mark; fared best of the near-side group at York before a solid effort from a wide stall at Wolverhampton; goes on the shortlist under Billy Loughnane.

4/1

3rd

7

(10)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dicko The Legend

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Previous C&D winner but often hindered by starting slowly; sixth of 21 at York (6f, good to firm) last month in first-time cheekpieces (left off here); another win is overdue but he doesn't look ready to strike.

6/1

6th

19

(16)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Dicko The Legend

8st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Bids for his third straight win in this race, 2lb higher than for his 2024 win and 1lb higher than 12 months ago; slow starts have been an issue in recent outings but he retains ability and it will be no surprise to see him go well with cheekpieces now given a go.

10/1

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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7th

2

(11)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Newmarket (July)

Mumayaz

10st 0lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Versatile 7yo who has won ten times at up to 1m; hasn't made an impact since his Leicester win (6f, good to firm) in May but he had lots of traffic issues at Newbury three weeks ago; can put a line through that and he's a player if he gets some luck this time.

8/1

6th

4

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:05 Newbury

Mumayaz

9st 13lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Still 4lb higher than when winning at Leicester (6f, good to firm) in May but has been pretty consistent since rejoining Tony Carroll in March and probably won't be far away.

8/1

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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5th

4

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

Sugar Baby

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Peter Niven

Back to winning ways at Doncaster (6f) in June; well held in 6f handicaps at York and Pontefract since, however, so this C&D scorer needs to get back on track.

20/1

7th

8

(6)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Pontefract

Sugar Baby

9st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Peter Niven

5f and 6f winner, most recently in a 0-70 at Doncaster (good to firm) on his penultimate start; found out from this mark and in this grade in a big field at York latest; more needed.

20/1

19th

17

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Sugar Baby

9st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Peter Niven

Landed the ninth win of his career when keeping on well in a Class 5 at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) five weeks ago; 4lb higher mark in a stronger race could find him out.

16/1

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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