January 17 / 15.20 Newcastle (AW)

15.20

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Win £1M With BetMGM’s Golden Goals Handicap (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £23193
  • 2m 0f 56y
  • Class 2
  • 7 runners
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Win £1M With BetMGM’s Golden Goals Handicap (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 2821/1

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Registered a 6l success at Wolverhampton (1m6f) two weeks ago on debut for new stable and first Flat start since 2023; unexposed over staying trips and could well defy a 10lb rise.
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2nd

1

(10)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Roaring Legend

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Olly Murphy

Fourth in this race last year off the same mark; fine efforts when runner-up in February on first two starts (2m, AW) since rejoining this yard, but reportedly made a respiratory noise next time and, following his third wind operation, he was a soundly beaten outsider in Listed race four weeks ago; others seem more solid.

40/1

5th

5

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:00 York

Roaring Legend

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Olly Murphy

Fine efforts when runner-up in 2m AW handicaps in February on first two starts since rejoining this yard; reportedly made a respiratory noise at Musselburgh in April and he's had a third wind operation since; however, even if returning to form, a career-best if needed from this 6yo today.

25/1

6th

4

(4)

4th Apr 2026

Good

1m 5f 216y

Class 1

14:30 Musselburgh

Roaring Legend

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Olly Murphy

A poor show last May prompted a second wind operation and it was a solid campaign otherwise; never better than when second this February in 2m AW handicaps at Wolverhampton and Lingfield, but peak turf form isn't far behind it and he'll probably be on the premises.

7/1

13/2

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 30620- CD

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Straightforward tasks over hurdles the last twice; faces a tougher assignment back on the Flat but best form gives him a fighting chance, even though he's conceding weight all round.
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2nd

4

24th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

15:03 Kelso

Wise Eagle

11st 1lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Looked better than ever when third in the Morebattle Hurdle here in February and posted a good third on the Flat at Musselburgh last month; must enter calculations in refitted cheekpieces.

3/1

3rd

1

(11)

4th Apr 2026

Good

1m 5f 216y

Class 3

15:05 Musselburgh

Wise Eagle

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Adam Nicol

Won this prize in 2023 and had a fruitful Flat/hurdles campaign last winter before his close fourth in this; while he did not make an impact in either of his Flat runs this winter, latest hurdles form was his best in that sphere; 8lb lower than the 2025 renewal and a case can certainly be made.

13/2

3rd

10

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:55 Kelso

Wise Eagle

11st 3lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Runner-up here (2m, soft) last February and back on song when third at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) four weeks ago; he's lightly raced over hurdles and is on an attractive mark judged on his very useful Flat form, but he needs to raise his game if he's to take this.

12/1

11/2

Form: 1/02-3 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo; recorded novice win (1m4f) two years ago; couple of creditable efforts this winter, third to Dreams Adozen over C&D (first 2m attempt) latest; solid chance off same mark.
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4

(14)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:25 York

Cello

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Competitive in defeat from 1m4f to 2m during the winter but last two efforts below par; tackles turf for the first time since a well-held sixth on his 2022 debut.

11/1

4

(14)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:25 York

Cello

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Competitive in defeat from 1m4f to 2m during the winter but last two efforts below par; tackles turf for the first time since a well-held sixth on his 2022 debut.

11/1

OUR TIP

Form: 61144- D BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Record of 4-10 on AW; solid form at Kempton (2m) of late, close fourth in series final most recently; thereabouts provided he's as effective at Newcastle (first run here).
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1st

8

(9)

29th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:05 Kempton (AW)

Cool Party

9st 3lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Charlie Johnston

Can front-run; completed a double over C&D last autumn; has come up short in his five starts since (three here) and was a notch below his best on last three occasions, but no fitness concerns and he's 1lb below his last winning mark.

8/1

3rd

2

(4)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 2

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Cool Party

9st 3lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

midfield, headway over 3f out, went modest third over 1f out, just held third

10/1

5th

3

(6)

5th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 2

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Cool Party

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Overall strike-rate of 6-20 and a four-time winner on the AW; finished behind Cello last time despite having the run of things but he's likeably reliable and should give backers a run for their money.

5/1

8/1

Form: /530/3

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Winning hurdler at this distance but has never raced beyond 1m3f under this code; not guaranteed to build on latest effort, which was his first Flat run since 2023.
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3rd

1

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Sandown

Arqoob

10st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: Lucy Wadham

Gained most recent win last August; below par in the latest of his two starts this term but is interesting on historical data, having defied a 2lb higher mark at Sandown on Eclipse day four years ago; drops in class.

7/1

6th

2

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

13:50 York

Arqoob

10st 9lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Lucy Wadham

Two wins last year (1m4f/1m6f, AW/good to firm) and reappeared with close fifth of eight at Newmarket (1m4f, good) last month; Brodie Hampson is a positive booking; could build on that latest effort provided the reapplied cheekpieces aren't a negative (pulled up over hurdles when worn once previously).

11/2

5th

6

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:32 Newmarket

Arqoob

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Lucy Wadham

Exposed 8yo but he's still capable of useful form and scored at Kempton (1m4f, AW) last March; also won over 1m6f on the July course (good to firm; first-time blinkers) in August; returns on a stiff-enough mark with no headgear but they might go a solid gallop which can help.

14/1

Form: 5334-1 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Opened her AW account with C&D success on New Year's Day, taking overall record to 5-33; now upped in class but receives weight all round; may well remain competitive.
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6th

1

(6)

21st May 2026

Soft

2m 0f 45y

Class 5

14:00 Haydock

Dreams Adozen

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: James Owen

Inconsistent for new yard in the second half of last year but posted wins at Musselburgh (2m2f, good to soft) and Nottingham (1m6f, heavy; when last seen); in the mix if at the top of her game on this reappearance.

2/1

2

(6)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Nottingham

Dreams Adozen

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: James Owen

Won at Musselburgh (2m2f, good to soft) last month on second stable start and didn't see out the stiff finish at Pontefract (2m2f, soft) last time; she's not discounted now back down in trip.

13/2

9

(9)

20th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:55 Newmarket

Dreams Adozen

8st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: James Owen

Ultra game from the front when winning last week's 2m2f Musselburgh Gold Cup (good to soft); effectively 4lb lower with Ashley Lewis taking off 7lb, but she had a very yard race and this rise in class may find her out.

14/1

Form: 57036- CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Finished behind Cool Party at Kempton the last twice and needs to raise his game; however, defied a 6lb higher mark over C&D last January (sole AW win) and is quite interesting back here.
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4th

2

(2)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 102y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Zealandia

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

16lb below his last winning mark, but losing run now up to 15; might get more of a pace to run at than when fifth of nine over C&D last time, but others have more to recommend them; stable also runs Simiyann.

11/4

5th

9

(9)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 3

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Zealandia

8st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ian Williams

Handicapper has been relenting and he showed a lot more with third of 14 in a Racing League handicap at Newcastle (about 2m, Tapeta; 25-1) one week ago; a repeat of that puts him bang there; 2lb well in.

11/2

7

(3)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zealandia

9st 6lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ian Williams

Has got himself well handicapped for good reason and his recent thirds were none too threatening; doubts remain; another tweak on the headgear front.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £15.40
Straight Forecast £13.68
Trifecta £89.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Roaring Legend

Telegraph:

Cool Party

TOPSPEED:

Cello

NEWMARKET:

Arqoob

The Times:

Wise Eagle

Daily Mail:

Cello

The Guardian:

Cool Party

D Express:

Cool Party

RP RATINGS:

Roaring Legend

POSTDATA:

Roaring Legend

The Sun:

Roaring Legend

The Star:

Roaring Legend

Daily Record:

Roaring Legend

Daily Mirror:

Arqoob