January 14 / 17.45 Newcastle (AW)

17.45

Standard

Weekly £5 Free Bet With BetUK Handicap

  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
SKY
View Course
Weekly £5 Free Bet With BetUK Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.30
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 1122-1 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Hasn't looked back since undergoing wind surgery in the autumn, readily landing his third 5f handicap here six days ago; effective at 6f and holds leading claims under a 4lb penalty.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

13

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Mondammej

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Veteran with a mind of his own and refused to leave the parade ring on last intended start in November; however, perfectly capable of a big run off this mark and he's gone well fresh in the past.

33/1

4th

5

(7)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mondammej

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Veteran with a mind of his own but he has slipped back down the weights and ran a fine race over C&D on Monday on his return from a three-month break, keeping on well; this should be run to suit and he is well capable of backing up quickly.

15/8

3/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 42211- CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Arrives on the up after recent back-to-back C&D successes, getting up late on latest occasion; up another 2lb but he's not taken lightly in his hat-trick bid.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

(10)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Pals Battalion

10st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Mixed results in higher grades on turf of late; has a better strike-rate (4-10) on AW and looks interesting returned to this sphere off 1lb below last winning mark.

10/1

5

(6)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Haydock

Pals Battalion

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David O’Meara

Never in contention in the Ayr Silver Cup last week; mark not beyond him judged on this year's best but he has few secrets now.

20/1

18th

21

(17)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Pals Battalion

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Has a useful strike-rate on the AW but just 1-18 on turf; suffered some interference over C&D on his latest 6f start in July but he looks to have his share of weight relative to the company he keeps today.

40/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 11410- CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Resumed his progress (fourth win of 2024) when bagging C&D handicap in October but he came in only tenth here after ten weeks off last time; he's the sort to bounce back.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

1

(15)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Bright

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

His last three wins have come on the AW at Newcastle but he is effective on turf and this mark shouldn't be beyond him; stall 15 is a severe hindrance though.

16/1

10th

1

(4)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bright

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

He had dropped down the weights prior to a ready C&D win in December, his third course success; a 4lb rise still leaves him feasibly weighted and he is high on the list.

4/1

Form: 61139- CD

Last run: 157 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
A three-time winner in 2024, including over C&D, but he's been off since beating only one in 6f Ascot handicap in August; he has gone well off a break though so can't be discounted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(6)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:48 Yarmouth

Daring Legend

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Reappeared for new yard with a near-miss at Kempton (6f, AW) in March but he's struggled at 50-1 back on turf in last two runs; got hampered early on at Ascot last time but he's hard to predict and needs to bounce back near best.

40/1

15th

2

(10)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Daring Legend

9st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Pattinson

Ran well on his stable debut at Kempton (6f) in March but he was down the field, albeit in Class 3 company, at Newbury three weeks ago; now tongue tied; others appeal more.

33/1

15th

14

(11)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Daring Legend

8st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Pattinson

40-1 for his stable debut at Kempton (6f, AW) last month but he ran a cracker for second, beaten a nose; up in grade today but not out of it on last year's turf best.

25/1

OUR TIP
5th
1 (2)
Airman

11/2

Form: 70635-

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Resumed from five months off with a promising Southwell third but he failed to build on it when fifth in 6f Wolverhampton handicap 15 days ago; this low-mileage 5f scorer remains one to consider.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

109

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Airman

8st 10lb

T: Richard Fahey

7

(7)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Ripon

Airman

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

No impact in two York sprints last month but he's slipped to a good mark and a revival wouldn't be a complete bolt from the blue.

16/1

19th

8

(10)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:13 York

Airman

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Won first two starts at 5f on heavy and good to soft but things haven't been easy for him since, on turf or the AW, and has yet to prove 6f suits.

33/1

11/2

Form: 11537- CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Scored over C&D in November and he didn't enjoy the rub of the green when seventh over C&D 24 days ago; he's in the mix.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

True Promise

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Fionn McSharry

Four wins on Tapeta elsewhere, at 5f-7f, all in 2024; has been involved in several tight finishes since December, including for Oisin Murphy at Kempton (6f) in April, and while he's been on much the same mark throughout, he's worth another go over a bare 5f; thereabouts.

4/1

12th

8

(12)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

True Promise

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Fionn McSharry

Yet to win in ten starts for current stable but he has been placed in seven of them, including back on turf at Wetherby 13 days ago (5.5f, good to firm); should run his race but this looks a tough race in which to end his losing streak.

10/1

2nd

3

(3)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 5

17:05 Wetherby

True Promise

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Fionn McSharry

String of good AW runs for current yard since December; his turf record is less compelling but he has been placed on good ground; others are preferred for win purposes.

100/30

Form: 1004-0 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Course winner but he comes here out of sorts, last of 12 in 7f Southwell handicap 11 days ago; he's not easy to make a case for.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

4

(8)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

How Impressive

10st 0lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Hugo Palmer

Runner-up at Kempton (7f, AW) two starts ago and he has a 9lb lower mark to work with on turf; however, he's been inconsistent this year and his sole turf win (from 15 attempts) came back in 2023.

8/1

9th

3

(8)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

How Impressive

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Two-time C&D winner; solid efforts in defeat on his last two starts; still feasibly weighted but happiest when dominating and a few of these like to force the pace.

6/1

2nd

4

(1)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:07 Kempton (AW)

How Impressive

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

Seven of his eight wins have come on AW, including two over C&D; only 1lb higher than for his last success in October and he ran for a long way when fourth at Chelmsford 18 days ago; has good draw back at this track and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid.

9/2

40/1

Form: 00058-

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
A fairly useful 5f ex-French winner but he's yet to fire in three runs for his current yard, coming in last of eight in 5f Southwell handicap 25 days ago; others are much preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

18

(2)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:50 Doncaster

The Fixer

8st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Scott Dixon

Speedy sort; yet to strike for current stable; ran two good races at Southwell in late 2025 but his last three starts leave him with a point to prove.

33/1

10th

12

(12)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

The Fixer

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Placed over C&D in November and December and now 5lb lower than for both those efforts; he hasn't beaten a rival in his last two starts but not out of the question that he'll bounce back.

20/1

11th

7

(4)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

The Fixer

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

On a long losing sequence and he failed to beat a rival in 5f Southwell handicap 40 days ago; he's not easy to make a case for.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £10.60
Straight Forecast £12.18
Tricast £40.11
Trifecta £43.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Pals Battalion

SPOTLIGHT:

Mondammej

The Star:

Airman

The Times:

True Promise

TOPSPEED:

How Impressive

The Guardian:

Pals Battalion

Daily Mail:

Pals Battalion

D Express:

Pals Battalion

The Sun:

Pals Battalion

Daily Record:

Pals Battalion

RP RATINGS:

Mondammej

Telegraph:

Mondammej

Daily Mirror:

Mondammej