January 17 / 13.35 Newcastle (AW)

13.35

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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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5th

5

(3)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

So Darn Hot

9st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Four wins at 6f for previous yard but he was far from disgraced when seventh of 28 in 7f Victoria Cup here (good; first-time cheekpieces) in May; drawn on the wrong side when he finished last at the Royal meeting but he's dropped to a handy mark and shouldn't be discounted on this return to 6f.

20/1

28th

26

(7)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

So Darn Hot

9st 1lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Four-time 6f winner who ran respectably in first-time cheekpieces (retained today) in the Victoria Cup over C&D most recently, albeit taking record for current yard to 0-5 and failing to improve for a return to 7f.

33/1

7th

17

(14)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

So Darn Hot

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Campaigned mostly over 6f, winning four times for previous yard; 2-5 on grass; mixed results on AW for new stable; ran respectably in sole 7f attempt but chance of landing this hot handicap partly depends on the effects of first-time headgear.

14/1

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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2nd

2

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Newmarket (July)

Yes Im Mali

10st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Beat his 17 rivals at Thirsk (6f, good) in April, his second run for David O'Meara, and there have been a couple of good second-place finishes since, including over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; a bold show is on the cards.

11/4

2nd

4

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newmarket (July)

Yes Im Mali

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won at Thirsk (6f, good) in April on second stable start and second of 20 at York (6f, good) in May, before respectable fifth of 14 at Thirsk (6f, good); uncharacteristically below par at York three weeks ago but not written off in view of his previous exploits.

6/1

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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1st

2

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Dubai Bling

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

6f win in Bahrain in April; shaped well at Chester (5f, good) on his return to Britain and again when tenth in the Wokingham, a race where he would have finished closer with a clear run; looks the type to win a nice prize this year but his low draw may be a disadvantage.

7/1

10th

9

(23)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Dubai Bling

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Improved as 4yo, narrowly winning the most recent of five starts in Bahrain (6f) and returning to Britain with a somewhat luckless close second at Chester (5f, good) in May to a stablemate; up a total of 10lb for those runs, though, and has much more to prove in this contest.

33/1

2nd

2

(4)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Dubai Bling

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Hugo Palmer

Campaigned mostly over 6f, most recently winning big-field handicap (good to firm) for a bright end to his spell in Bahrain; this local runner is well drawn returned to British soil and has possibilities provided he's as effective back at 5f.

10/1

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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10th

14

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Brosay

8st 10lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Charlie Pike

Well handicapped on his 6f form last season, including a course win off 4lb higher, but he hasn't got it going yet this year; 5f on fast ground perhaps sharp enough and stall 1 unlikely to be a positive.

33/1

6th

3

(3)

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Goodwood

Brosay

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Pike

Won 6f handicaps at Windsor and Ascot last summer; dropped down the weights in defeat this season but there have been glimmers of promise and ground softer than good will be of benefit; ran no sort of race at Carlisle eight days ago (in cheekpieces) but his usual blinkers are back on today; Oisin Murphy booked; interesting.

7/1

12th

2

(1)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Brosay

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Pike

Back-to-back 6f wins at Windsor (good to firm) and Ascot (good to soft) in 2025; has taken a while to get going this season but he shaped as if coming to the boil when sixth of 14 at Newbury (led briefly over 1f out) two weeks ago; back to his last winning mark and should be at concert pitch now.

12/1

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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1st

1

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Winchurch

9st 12lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Two wins this season (6f/5f, good/good to soft), including here, and when fourth of five here (6f, good) recently he wasn't beaten far following an awkward start; major player if the stalls break isn't an issue this time.

5/2

4th

1

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

20:15 Nottingham

Winchurch

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Michael Appleby

Won over C&D (good) in April and he got back on the scoresheet when rallying well for a clearcut success at Catterick (5f, good to soft) last week; 5lb higher here but this return to fast ground is no problem and he's respected back up in trip.

5/2

1st

6

(6)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Catterick

Winchurch

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Appleby

Effective at 5f/6f on turf and AW; easy winner at Nottingham in April (6f, good) for which he went back up 8lb; not so good on AW next time but has a chance back on turf.

7/2

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