January 21 / 16.03 Newcastle (AW)

16.03

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Extra Winnings With BetUK Acca Club Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Extra Winnings With BetUK Acca Club Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 7753-1

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Close up in his first handicap (1m) and then won his latest, over 1m at Southwell when returning from a break; kept on for that length success and should stay this far; raised 4lb with Joe Leavy again on board.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

12

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:17 Sandown

Joolianoss

8st 12lb

J: Toby Moore

T: James Evans

Three-time AW scorer who prevailed at Ascot (1m, good to firm) back on turf last time, looking better than ever, and remains unexposed in this sphere; upped in class but receives weight all round; possible danger.

14/1

1st

11

(6)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Ascot

Joolianoss

8st 10lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: James Evans

Won three handicaps on the AW in January 2025 (1m-1m2f) and showed that he's still on a fair mark with a second at Kempton on final run this January; however, this is tougher than he's accustomed to and has to prove himself on turf.

25/1

2nd

5

(7)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Joolianoss

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

Reeled off a quick hat-trick last January (1m-1m2f); absent for ten months afterwards and finished well beaten on his reappearance; latest Lingfield run was better and he could be building up to something bigger.

12/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 51423-

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
First run beyond a mile when winning over 9.4f. at Wolverhampton in November and has held his form well in the meantime; just behind subsequent winner Phone Tag over C&D the last time when perhaps in front too soon; firmly in calculations.
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5th

8

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rainwater

10st 12lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

2-34 but only faded late after racing prominently at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) and met trouble in running when fifth of 12 at Southwell (7f, AW; 100-30) 12 days ago; on career-low mark and may be ready to take advantage.

5/1

5th

5

(8)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Rainwater

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two wins from 33 starts; runner-up over this C&D in January and he shaped as if still in form when eighth of 22 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) 17 days ago, weakening late; returns to the AW with solid claims.

4/1

8th

16

(8)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

Rainwater

10st 7lb

J: Miss Isla Clarkson

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Infrequent winner but he has run some good races in defeat over the winter, including when coming from a long way back to take second at Southwell (7f) for this rider in January; ran poorly at this meeting 12 months ago.

16/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 144-42 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Goes well here and ran another sound race in defeat over C&D ten days ago; doesn't win very often but solid each-way.
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7th

9

(9)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Urban Road

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Hard to be too enthused by this summer's turf efforts but his AW mark has come down with it and this five-time course scorer is well treated if revved to go after 102 days off.

20/1

9th

1

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Urban Road

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

Posted duck eggs at York the last twice but this is a drop back in class and he's on last winning mark; however, still has a much better strike-rate on AW than on turf and his losing run is mounting up.

12/1

11th

9

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Urban Road

10st 8lb

J: Mr David Dunsdon

T: Alan Brown

He's 8-50 on the AW and only 1-13 on turf; he was bang there over this far and off this mark at Redcar in April but he's another in here on a recovery mission after two lesser efforts.

40/1

5/1

Form: 4044-1 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Copes well with all sorts of trips and had a bit in hand over this one here 13 days ago (travelled strongly in midfield); has to deal with the 4lb rise and today's higher grade but every chance.
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5th

1

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

19:50 Hamilton

Annandale

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

C&D win in June (good ground) and he has performed to a fair level in defeat since; has more races in him but suspicion he would prefer quicker ground.

11/4

2nd

3

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Annandale

9st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

9-70, with the most recent success coming at Hamilton (1m3f, good) in June off a 3lb lower mark than today's; consistent since and this hold-up performer has claims if things drop favourably.

5/1

OUR TIP

4/1

Form: 6632-1 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
The hood has had an immediate effect in finishing second here and one better at Chelmsford (1m2f) when edging a last-time-out winner; clear claims off just a 2lb higher mark.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(14)

5th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:21 Pontefract

Phone Tag

10st 0lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Won three times (once over C&D) in 2025 but seen only once this year, when well beaten at Newmarket in May; still on a fairly tough mark and has a lot more to prove than some of these.

33/1

11th

12

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Phone Tag

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Kevin Frost

Very in and out across his eight starts last year but won three times, including here (1m1f, good) in October; he could be involved if fully tuned up on this first outing since December.

14/1

12/1

Form: 02237-

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
0-9 and had no excuses when behind some of these here 24 days ago, having dictated a steady pace.
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3

18th Oct 2026

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

13:50 Sedgefield

Rock Armour

11st 0lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: David Thompson

Has a basement Flat mark and was beaten 23l and 20l in his first two runs over hurdles; 40-1 when unseating early in a Hexham novice last week.

33/1

3rd

1

9th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 4

14:00 Sedgefield

Rock Armour

11st 4lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: David Thompson

Modest on the Flat and 100-1 when well behind Datstheholyallofit here 12 days ago.

100/1

5th

4

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

16:25 Sedgefield

Rock Armour

11st 0lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: David Thompson

Modest Flat performer at up to 1m6f (only win came on AW early in 2025); not been at best recently; hurdles debut.

25/1

Form: 21262- CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Ten career wins include four here and he might have made that five but for a troubled run when second a month ago; that was over 1m but he's just as good over this far; strong contender.
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7th

7

(7)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:17 Redcar

Jewel Maker

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won a division of this race last year; back to form with a bang to easily take advantage of a much-reduced mark at Carlisle (1m1f, good) in August; two poor efforts have followed but no surprise to see him bounce back with the Tim Easterby team in great form.

12/1

9th

7

(1)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ayr

Jewel Maker

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

11yo having his 116th career start; very much had the run of things when scoring by 4l at Carlisle (1m1f, good) and ran a shocker next time; opposable on the balance of this year's exploits.

20/1

7th

3

(11)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:07 Leicester

Jewel Maker

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Took advantage of an easing mark at Carlisle (1m1f amateurs', good) recently; had the run of the race there - runner-up was subject to a running-and-riding inquiry - so will need to find slightly more from this 7lb higher mark; Jake Dickson takes off a useful 3lb.

9/2

40/1

Form: 4338-0

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Definite chance on last year's high points on the AW for Jane Chapple-Hyam but well beaten in both runs for this yard after a lengthy absence.
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8th

6

(6)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:03 Newcastle (AW)

Orange N Blue

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Definite chance on last year's high points on the AW for Jane Chapple-Hyam but well beaten in both runs for this yard after a lengthy absence.

40/1

14/1

Form: 97764- C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Veteran having his 109th career start and has won 13 of those; hasn't been that threatening in his recent starts and others look more likely.
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4

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Young Fire

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Is on a losing run of 20 but has been runner-up three times this year; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims.

10/1

4

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Young Fire

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Is on a losing run of 20 but has been runner-up three times this year; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims.

10/1

8

(9)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Young Fire

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: David O’Meara

10yo who has been beaten 19 times since his last win in September 2024 but he's been runner-up a few times this year (including here) and was third at Hamilton (1m, soft) last time; has a career-low mark; each-way chance.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £17.60
Straight Forecast £18.99
Tricast £55.17
Trifecta £66.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Joolianoss

POSTDATA:

Rock Armour

The Times:

Urban Road

The Sun:

Phone Tag

THE NORTH:

Annandale

Daily Mail:

Jewel Maker

NEWMARKET:

Rock Armour

RP RATINGS:

Joolianoss

Telegraph:

Joolianoss

The Guardian:

Joolianoss

D Express:

Joolianoss

Daily Mirror:

Joolianoss

The Star:

Joolianoss

Daily Record:

Urban Road