January 11 / 15.10 Newcastle (AW)

15.10

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/11 (Won)

  • Win: £2.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3591-

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Showed a small amount of ability in his first three starts, but after six months off and having been gelded he improved plenty when making a successful nursery debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) 12 days ago; 6lb rise looks fair, but given how strongly he hit the line there dropping back in trip may pose a question.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(4)

12th May 2026

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1m 0f 1y

Class 4

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Studious

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Mark Loughnane

All four wins have come on Tapeta including at Southwell (1m) five weeks ago, but he does handle Polytrack; respected despite a 4lb rise with cheekpieces now given a go.

5/1

1st

8

(2)

7th Apr 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Studious

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Three-time winner on Tapeta at Newcastle and Wolverhampton and was placed in both starts over this C&D in the autumn; that makes this consistent sort a player.

15/2

3rd

5

(7)

12th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Studious

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Mark Loughnane

Successful off a 7lb lower mark at Newcastle in November; several solid runs in defeat since and no obvious reason why he wouldn't give another good account.

6/1

OUR TIP

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 0542-

Last run: 117 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Mildly progressive in her first three starts over 5f/6f on turf, but improved when second of 12 on nursery/AW debut at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) in September; open to improvement, but she has a four-month absence to overcome.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

15:50 Chepstow

Penelope Valentine

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Four-time AW winner who ran her best race on turf when second of seven, beaten a neck, at Nottingham (8.3f, good) in May; failed to back it up at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm; cheekpieces rather than visor) four weeks ago; this trip should be more suitable.

6/1

6th

4

(4)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:15 Yarmouth

Penelope Valentine

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Her four wins have all been achieved over shorter trips and on AW, but she ran comfortably her best race on turf when second at Nottingham (8.3f, good) 18 days ago; has to prove her stamina and cheekpieces replace the visor today.

5/2

2nd

2

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:25 Nottingham

Penelope Valentine

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Won two AW handicaps (7f/8.6f) over the winter; the handicapper may have caught up now and she still has to prove she can be as effective on turf.

7/1

3rd
4 (5)
Bantz

9/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 0985-9

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Didn't go on after showing early promise for William Haggas last year; endured a wide trip at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) eight days ago, but still hard to warm to.
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7th

9

(7)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Bantz

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Well handicapped on some of last year's form for Gemma Tutty but left that stable after some disappointing runs in the autumn and there has been no upturn after three starts for new trainer this year.

25/1

11/2

Form: 74572-

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Improved for the step up in trip when second of nine on nursery debut (7f, Wolverhampton; 80-1) last month; up 2lb but this stiffer track may suit her even better and a big run can be anticipated.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(2)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

14:58 Redcar

Sweet Cicely

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mike Sowersby

Is 0-22 and she came in last of six in 1m4f handicap at Beverley 26 days ago; has her stamina to prove here too.

16/1

6th

8

(8)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Sweet Cicely

8st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: Mike Sowersby

21-race maiden and she beat only rival home here over 1m2f in first-time blinkers a week ago; steps back up in trip in a switch of headgear and others have stronger claims.

50/1

9th

10

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

21:00 Beverley

Sweet Cicely

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Mike Sowersby

Has the odd bit of competitive form but very quiet of late and now 0-20; tries blinkers; 1lb wrong.

50/1

13/2

Form: 668-

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in all three starts on the AW in the autumn, but showed some ability when sixth of 14 at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) on his second outing; bred to be better than that and may show more now upped in trip on handicap debut with blinkers fitted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13

(14)

26th Jun 2025

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

Herkeios

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

12-race maiden who has been well beaten in his last two runs but he failed to see out 1m2f last time and was placed a few times earlier in the year, going close over C&D in March; each-way possible now back down in trip.

14/1

6th

8

(5)

12th Jun 2025

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1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Herkeios

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Went close off 2lb higher at Newcastle (1m, AW) in March and was good third at Yarmouth next time, but his form has cooled in last two starts; has bit to prove again and he's now 0-11; reapplied blinkers replace cheekpieces.

10/1

6th

4

(3)

14th May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:42 Bath

Herkeios

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

0-10 but he's been generally consistent since joining this yard in January; behind Paragon when fourth of 13 at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last week and needs a bit more in the added cheekpieces (has tried blinkers and hood) to turn those placings around.

7/1

Form: 87708-

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Hasn't beaten many in her first five starts including in blinkers last time; look elsewhere.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

12

(12)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Good Reward

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Has shown poor form on AW since her turf debut in June last year; returns to turf from seven-month absence in first-time cheekpieces, but hard to fancy.

33/1

6th

8

(4)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Good Reward

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Brian Ellison

in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

50/1

6th

8

(4)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Good Reward

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Brian Ellison

Hasn't beaten many in her first five starts including in blinkers last time; look elsewhere.

50/1

9/1

Form: 7852-3

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Second of ten here (5f; visored) last month and third of eight at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta; blinkered) a week ago, but is now 0-10; three previous goes over this far and beyond raise serious concerns; no headgear today.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(4)

21st Jan 2025

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0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Cuban Lynx

8st 10lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

never better than midfield

10/1

5th

7

(4)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Cuban Lynx

8st 10lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

never better than midfield

10/1

7th

7

(1)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Cuban Lynx

8st 4lb

T: Michael Appleby

Second of ten here (5f; visored) last month and third of eight at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta; blinkered) a week ago, but is now 0-10; three previous goes over this far and beyond raise serious concerns; no headgear today.

9/1

Form: 64050-

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise in three starts for the Newland/Insole stable as a 2yo and on her second outing for this yard, but she finished around 8l behind Sweet Cicely when beating one home at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last time; needs more.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(7)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Almasi

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

dwelt start, hampered start, took keen hold, soon prominent, weakened over 1f out

14/1

8th

6

(7)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Almasi

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Showed some promise in three starts for the Newland/Insole stable as a 2yo and on her second outing for this yard, but she finished around 8l behind Sweet Cicely when beating one home at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last time; needs more.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.90
Straight Forecast £7.77
Tricast £28.67
Trifecta £40.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Studious

SPOTLIGHT:

Sweet Cicely

Daily Mail:

Herkeios

The Times:

Cuban Lynx

POSTDATA:

Almasi

The Star:

Bantz

Telegraph:

Sweet Cicely

Daily Record:

Sweet Cicely

The Guardian:

Studious

D Express:

Studious

Daily Mirror:

Studious