January 17 / 13.35 Newcastle (AW)

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  • Prize money: £23193
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 73212- D BF

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Consistent sprint form in the autumn culminated in a neck second to Yes I'm Mali here; successful on turf the time before; fighting chance with Warren Fentiman taking off a useful 7lb.
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11th

1

(6)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Haydock

So Darn Hot

10st 0lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Has won on soft and good to firm but he doesn't seem quite the horse he was in 2025, albeit he did stick on when third at Salisbury latest off a reduced mark; likely more needed today; yard runs two.

10/1

3rd

1

(1)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:00 Salisbury

So Darn Hot

10st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Progressive 2yo/3yo; he has faced some stiff tasks for his new yard this year and has come up short; his sights are lowered here, however, and 6f on fast ground won't faze him; respected now down into a 0-90 with headgear dispensed with.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 00132- C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 132 since switched to AW, the win over 5f at this venue; ran creditably at Southwell (6f) last time behind a rival who was on the middle leg of a hat-trick; solid chance.
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4th

9

(10)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:28 Ripon

Yes Im Mali

9st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Gained a deserved second success of 2026 (after four second placings) over C&D in September; not ideally drawn when 11th of 16 in 7f Newbury handicap last week so not out of things here.

14/1

11th

16

(17)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Newbury

Yes Im Mali

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: David O’Meara

Dug deep to justify strong market support in 6f Ripon handicap (soft; has also won on good to firm) 18 days ago; below par on his previous attempt over 7f but the way he stuck on at Ripon suggests this sort of trip could be within range.

10/1

1st

1

(10)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Yes Im Mali

10st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Thirsk winner (6f, good; from 6lb lower) in April; various near misses since, including at Newmarket and York, and as recently as last week at Thirsk (beaten a head); high draw is helpful, the prospect of rain-softened ground less so; still rates a player.

15/8

9/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 32191- CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to his Kempton success (6f) last month, taking AW record to 3211 and handicap score to 2-3; he is 1-1 at this course and looks the type to improve further; major contender.
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3

(5)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Newmarket (July)

Cyclonite

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: James Ferguson

Solid record over 6f features a couple of AW wins; ran creditably at Chester on the return to turf but seemed to be outstayed over 7f at Goodwood (good) since; may need a drop back in distance.

8/1

6th

14

(13)

24th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Goodwood

Cyclonite

8st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: James Ferguson

Consistent over 6f, mostly on AW; finished nicely at Chester most recently, showing he's as effective back on turf and taking record this year to 3333; ready for another go at 7f and again has place claims.

10/1

6th

14

(13)

24th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Goodwood

Cyclonite

8st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: James Ferguson

Consistent over 6f, mostly on AW; finished nicely at Chester most recently, showing he's as effective back on turf and taking record this year to 3333; ready for another go at 7f and again has place claims.

10/1

10/1

Form: 125- D

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced colt who ran well, amid traffic issues, in Listed grade at Newbury (6f) on last appearance and that form can be marked up a touch; won on debut, so looks one to catch fresh; shortlisted.
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21th

1

(1)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

Dubai Bling

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Ran on strongly to lead close home in a 5f handicap at Ascot in July; dangerous if returning to that level but his three runs since, while respectable, haven't been quite so good; unraced on slower than good.

25/1

3rd

2

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:19 Newmarket (July)

Dubai Bling

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

Led close home to win valuable 5f Ascot handicap in July and wasn't beaten far when back over 6f for Stewards' Cup at Glorious Goodwood (also good to firm) at start of this month; didn't fire at York (5.3f, good) on Wednesday, though, and needs a personal best here.

8/1

12th

1

(17)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Dubai Bling

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Wins in Bahrain (6f, good to firm) and at Ascot (5f, good to firm) this summer; stiff task under a penalty in the Stewards' Cup 18 days ago and ran respectably in midfield; the Ascot form makes him of interest and he could prove suited by this intermediate trip; whether his high draw proves beneficial remains to be seen though.

16/1

4/1

Form: 202-

Last run: 172 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
285,000gns breeze-up purchase who found Royal Ascot too hot but posted solid efforts otherwise, latest at Ayr behind a subsequent AW Group 3 scorer; could prove ahead of his opening mark; interesting.
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12th

11

(6)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 2

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Motawahij

8st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: K R Burke

Exuberant sort; disappointing behind So Darn Hot at Newcastle on his reappearance last month but made no mistake in a 5f maiden back there eight days later; gelded afterwards; big player off a manageable mark.

4/1

1st

6

(8)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Motawahij

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

taken down early

4/9

1st

6

(8)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Motawahij

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

taken down early

4/9

11/4

Form: 3001-2

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Has taken his form to a new level since joining this yard and wearing cheekpieces, winning at Southwell (5f) then strong-finishing second at Lingfield (6f); possibilities in the retained headgear.
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6th

4

(6)

1st Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:49 Salisbury

Brosay

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Charlie Pike

Well treated on the pick of his 6f form on various ground for previous yard in 2025; mostly had a slow time of it this year but there were much better signs at Goodwood on last two starts and he only just failed to get up there last week; should go well.

4/1

2nd

2

(16)

23rd Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Brosay

10st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charlie Pike

He's had a regressive campaign but returned to form off a reduced mark with clear second over C&D (soft) recently, behind one who easily followed up; versatile ground-wise; can have a big say if backing up that latest run.

6/1

2nd

6

(9)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Brosay

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Charlie Pike

Thrown in on his 3yo best, notably a 6f win at Ascot (good to soft) 12 months ago when 11lb higher; 2026 campaign has been underwhelming though and others look stronger for the win.

20/1

16/1

Form: 15552-

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly at 5f, winning twice; ties in with some of these rivals on last two efforts but isn't certain to get home back over 6f, especially on this stiff track.
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10th

8

(4)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:49 Ripon

Winchurch

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

Notched a third victory of the season at Nottingham (5f) in July; not at his best in a pair of handicaps at Goodwood (6f) and Thirsk (5f) since though; has a bit to prove returning from a break in refitted cheekpieces.

25/1

Form: 6241-4 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Record of 3-5 over 6f, all wins at novice level, the most recent at Southwell on debut for this yard; held over 7f since; return to this trip will suit but his form is consistent rather than progressive.
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8th

10

(4)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Line Of Force

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

Shooting down the weights but for good reason and doesn't look a winner waiting to happen; belatedly tries 1m for the first time.

14/1

6

(2)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Thirsk

Line Of Force

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Began the year with a mark 24lb higher but it's been a struggle in handicaps, latterly for new yard; latest effort, when running into dead end after dead end in the straight at Haydock (7f, good; blinkers first time) was a bit more encouraging and he may have found his level now.

12/1

8

(10)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 5

16:45 Haydock

Line Of Force

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

Not entirely solid on his form for new stable but has slipped to an attractive mark and Warren Fentiman's claim is a bonus; may prove resurgent if taking well to first-time blinkers.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 422- BF

Last run: 125 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Clear promise in 7f novice events as a 2yo (runner-up the last twice) and the form stacks up very well, suggesting he's on a workable opening mark; shapes as if this drop in distance is worth exploring; respected.
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4th

3

(2)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Marchogion

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Prominent racer, as when winning for the third time this year in a 6f handicap at Chester in August; has shown promise on Polytrack and he is one to take seriously despite his 4lb penalty.

3/1

1st

8

(1)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Marchogion

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Inconsistent across his recent starts and well beaten at Ascot (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago, but prior to that he ran well when fourth of 17 at Newmarket (6f, good to firm); this 3yo has the advantage of stall 1 and is capable of a big run if back on song; unraced on slow ground.

5/1

8

(9)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Marchogion

9st 8lb

J: Per-Anders Graberg

T: Andrew Balding

Only fourth behind Prince Of India at Newmarket last month but he fared second best of the far-side group and it was another solid effort; conditions should suit but perhaps the handicapper has his measure now.

11/2

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Payout
Exacta £118.30
Straight Forecast £151.39
Tricast £751.02
Trifecta £1041.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Brosay

POSTDATA:

Cyclonite

SPOTLIGHT:

Marchogion

The Star:

Motawahij

NEWMARKET:

So Darn Hot

TOPSPEED:

Brosay

The Times:

Brosay

The Guardian:

Brosay

Daily Mail:

Brosay

The Sun:

Brosay

Daily Record:

Brosay

Telegraph:

Cyclonite

D Express:

Cyclonite

Daily Mirror:

Cyclonite