January 11 / 14.00 Newcastle (AW)

14.00

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  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 4651-1 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Turned things around for new yard when making all over C&D (16-1) last month and he followed up with another front-running win here ten days ago; up another 5lb but he still looks feasibly treated and is respected in his bid to make it 3-3 for Jim Goldie.
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12th

14

(16)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Midnight Lion

8st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

24 visits to Newcastle have yielded nine wins, seven over C&D; the latest came on New Year's Day when beating five rivals; fifth of 12 at Southwell since and could better that performance now back here, but there's a suspicion today's contest will prove too competitive.

25/1

5th

6

(2)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Midnight Lion

9st 6lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Enhanced his outstanding Newcastle record (all nine AW wins there) on New Year's Day when fending off five rivals; only 2lb higher and he'll probably be ridden positively as usual; has only raced twice here (unplaced).

13/2

7/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 5144-4 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Recorded his fourth course win when scoring in smooth style over C&D early last month; finished a respectable fourth in three runs since but he was beaten 3l behind Midnight Lion here last time and has some work to do to turn the tables with that rival.
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9th

1

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Urban Road

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

Posted duck eggs at York the last twice but this is a drop back in class and he's on last winning mark; however, still has a much better strike-rate on AW than on turf and his losing run is mounting up.

12/1

11th

9

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Urban Road

10st 8lb

J: Mr David Dunsdon

T: Alan Brown

He's 8-50 on the AW and only 1-13 on turf; he was bang there over this far and off this mark at Redcar in April but he's another in here on a recovery mission after two lesser efforts.

40/1

15th

13

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:18 York

Urban Road

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Alan Brown

Eight of his nine wins have been on the AW, including a hat-trick in February last year; pulled too hard when well beaten last time but had run two sound races ar Redcar prior to that (1m2f, good to firm); worth considering from his inside draw.

25/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: /6021- CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
0-6 on turf but he made it 2-5 on AW when justifying favouritism over C&D last month; up 7lb but that was an emphatic win after a break and he now has form figures of 2121 in Tapeta handicaps; big player.
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8th

8

(1)

5th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 175y

Class 2

15:15 Haydock

Sol Cayo

8st 12lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

Two AW wins in the winter (1m2f/1m3f) and continued the good work when easily making all in three-runner handicap at Pontefract (1m4f, good) recently after a break; 6lb higher in a much hotter race today but this progressive 5yo comfortably dispatched an in-form rival last time and is not ruled out.

14/1

3

(2)

22nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 3

15:10 Pontefract

Sol Cayo

9st 3lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

Ended 2024 in top form and he added a Southwell win (1m3f) to his tally in January; absent since and 0-6 on turf (3-7 on AW); still feasibly weighted but he'll need to be at the top of his game to take this.

9/2

1st

2

(3)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Sol Cayo

11st 2lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: Fionn McSharry

in touch with leaders

2/1

10/1

Form: 59768- CD

Last run: 152 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won twice in a row over hurdles last February, but not at his best on the Flat subsequently and it's been the same story back over hurdles in last three runs; down the list.
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2

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

18:20 Hexham

Bashful

11st 11lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Iain Jardine

Showed benefit of latest wind op when winning twice at around 2m in February (good to soft/soft); slightly disappointing on latest outing in April, though, and needs to be back in peak form to have a chance off current mark.

8/1

6th

4

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

17:05 Perth

Bashful

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Iain Jardine

in touch with leaders

5/1

6th

4

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

17:05 Perth

Bashful

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Iain Jardine

A dual 2m winner and progressive over hurdles this season but he failed to translate that form back onto the Flat at Doncaster last month; he's the sort to bounce back here though.

5/1

9/2

Form: 6515-5 CD BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Ended a lengthy losing run when scoring over C&D last month; didn't get any luck next time, but he was a bit disappointing when heavily backed here (5-4 favourite) ten days ago and that was behind Midnight Lion; still looks on a workable mark but he needs to step up again after that last run.
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3rd

2

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

19:39 Carlisle

Alpine Sierra

10st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Had only won once since the autumn of 2023 until he fired off a hat-trick under Lauren Young up in trip this May, culminating with C&D success (good; made all) off 4lb lower five weeks ago; the Cumberland Plate proved a bridge too far here ten days ago but this is easier.

5/4

9th

11

(12)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 4

17:05 Carlisle

Alpine Sierra

8st 12lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Seemingly exposed gelding who has suddenly got on a roll since going back up in trip, scoring on good ground at Hamilton (1m3f), Musselburgh (12.5f) and over C&D last month; has to defy a further 4lb rise in a better race from the widest stall but he can't be ignored attempting a four-timer.

13/2

1st

3

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:10 Carlisle

Alpine Sierra

9st 7lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Hamilton (1m3f, good) on May 3 and again had plenty in hand when following up at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) last week, when switched to front-running tactics; this thriving 8yo has strong claims under 4lb penalty.

6/5

33/1

Form: 54908-

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap debut at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in August 2023, but he's not seen much action since and has finished in rear in both runs for current yard; now 1lb below his winning mark but he needs a major revival back up in trip.
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1st

7

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Royal Blaze

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ewan Whillans

Needs to rebound from a substandard AW run ten days ago but made the frame on two of three turf starts in the spring (both times over 1m1f) and this longer trip probably suits better; can't be ignored off current mark.

12/1

9th

4

(9)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Blaze

11st 0lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Ewan Whillans

Both wins last season were over 1m2f, latterly over C&D in September off 1lb lower than today; two minor honours from three starts this turf season ensure that he has a prominent place in calculations.

6/1

3rd

1

(5)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Royal Blaze

10st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Ewan Whillans

Both wins last season were over 1m2f; hasn't worn headgear so far this season and was below-par dropped to 7f last time (good to firm; reportedly never travelling) having run creditably when fourth at Ayr after a break 15 days earlier (1m1f); interesting with cheekpieces back on

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 71524- BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner, who was runner-up on AW debut at Southwell (1m) in October and he returned after a short break with a creditable fourth here (5-2 favourite) last month; looks worth another try at this trip and he's not ruled out with hood added.
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6th

5

(3)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:21 Southwell (AW)

Lerwick

9st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

0-13 on AW and 0-11 for current yard, runner-up both starts here; largely consistent this autumn/winter at Kempton and Newcastle but others are more persuasive for the win.

9/1

5th

2

(7)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lerwick

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

Record of 0-12 on AW and 0-10 for current yard but he has proved largely consistent at Kempton since returned to this sphere; frame possibilities if staying at the same level and win possibilities on best form.

11/2

4th

3

(11)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:08 Kempton (AW)

Lerwick

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

Losing run up to 16 but much better when third of 12 over C&D last month; that race has produced winners since and he races off the same mark, but the outside stall presents a problem; blinkers return.

5/1

Form: 9606-9 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Four wins (1m2f) on turf last summer but he's been well held back on AW in last five runs and is now 0-11 in this sphere; opposable.
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3

(11)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Life On The Rocks

9st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Needs to improve on his three efforts for new yard and the latest one took his AW record to 0-19.

40/1

2

(9)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Life On The Rocks

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Needs to improve on his two efforts for new yard and the latest one took his AW record to 0-18.

14/1

5th

1

(6)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Life On The Rocks

9st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

All six of his wins have been on turf but he has form on AW; won by a head at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) in May before a lesser effort on his final start for Richard Fahey; failed to beat a rival on yard debut at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) and the visor now returns.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £17.50
Straight Forecast £18.42
Tricast £39.19
Trifecta £55.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sol Cayo

Daily Mirror:

Midnight Lion

POSTDATA:

Alpine Sierra

D Express:

Lerwick

TOPSPEED:

Urban Road

The Star:

Midnight Lion

Daily Record:

Midnight Lion

RP RATINGS:

Sol Cayo

The Times:

Sol Cayo

Telegraph:

Sol Cayo

Daily Mail:

Sol Cayo

The Sun:

Sol Cayo

The Guardian:

Alpine Sierra