January 23 / 13.46 Newcastle (AW)

13.46

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  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

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5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 7668-1 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Had three of today's rivals behind him when winning over C&D three weeks ago; well drawn; another good run is on the cards.
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6th

5

(1)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Cloch Nua

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Tapeta specialist who returned from a short break with an eye-catching third at Newcastle (1m) two weeks ago; has claims if he can back that up, but he's 0-11 on turf and has had only one run in this sphere in his last 14 starts; mixed messages.

8/1

3rd

2

(3)

20th Apr 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cloch Nua

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Four wins in the early part of 2025 including three over C&D; down to a handy mark again but he generally struggled during the winter and was beaten 11l at Wolverhampton (7f) last time; has something to prove after a short break and he needs a major revival back up in trip.

7/1

6th

8

(9)

3rd Feb 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cloch Nua

9st 5lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Four wins in the early part of 2025 (7f and 1m); down to a handy mark again and his penultimate effort was a step back in the right direction; disappointed 12 days ago (slowly away) but a revival isn't out of the question.

12/1

2nd
6 (11)
Jems Bond

9/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 004-34 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Six AW wins, latest over 6f here in March 2023; in fair form recently, has run well at 1m and quite interesting with a visor replacing cheekpieces.
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8th

5

(1)

1st Mar 2025

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

took keen hold, towards rear throughout

5/1

1st

4

(9)

14th Feb 2025

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Latest three wins at 6f/7f in early 2023 but he confirmed he's perfectly effective over C&D when running well against a next-time winner in January (first-time visor); another sound effort back over 7f since; solid claims for in-form yard.

4/1

2nd

7

(9)

4th Feb 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Five wins here including two over this trip; one of his better recent efforts when second of 11 in a 0-50 classified event over 1m here (first-time visor) 12 days ago; could go well but a losing run of 21 tempers enthusiasm.

7/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 878-25 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Good second to Cloch Nua over C&D two runs back but didn't fare quite so well last time; well drawn; could bounce back.
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6th

11

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Martins Brig

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: David Thompson

Winner at Wetherby in April 2025 (7f, good to firm) and some fair runs since; hasn't been in much form on the AW this year and perhaps best watched for now.

33/1

7th

13

(7)

20th Apr 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Martins Brig

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

Triple C&D winner but he's finished in rear in his last three runs and and his last win was 12 months ago; one of three runners for the yard and he needs to turn things around.

16/1

8th

4

(2)

5th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Martins Brig

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David Thompson

A three-time C&D scorer but he arrives out of sorts, beating only one in classified event over C&D 40 days ago; he needs this change of headgear to spark a resurgence.

16/1

10/1

Form: /5645-

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish; 0-19; not totally disgraced on his two starts for current yard, both over 1m2f; may fare better over 1m and not ruled out.
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1st

4

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Gemini Man

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Resumed winning ways at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in February but he was pulled up back hurdling at Hexham 24 days ago; not out of things if shrugging off that effort.

7/2

2

9th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

18:15 Hexham

Gemini Man

12st 0lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Iain Jardine

C&D winner off 6lb lower last August (good); some sound runs since, both over hurdles and on the Flat (9.4f Wolverhampton winner in February); chance.

6/1

5/1

Form: /006-3

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Unexposed; best form when third to Cloch Nua over C&D last time; had been off for 127 days so should come on for that run; chance.
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9th

6

(3)

31st Jan 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Coramento

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: David Thompson

Looked in excellent nick when winning twice here in the autumn (7f/1m) but has not been at the same level on his two appearances this month (both 1m) and still needs to prove he can cope with a mark this high.

10/1

6th

3

(9)

23rd Jan 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Coramento

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Thompson

Won three handicaps at Newcastle after joining this yard last March; only midfield at that track three weeks ago but still feasibly weighted and Rossa Ryan is booked.

4/1

9

(6)

17th Oct 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Coramento

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: David Thompson

1m win here on stable debut in March and he's followed that with five good runs in defeat, most recently a near miss over C&D three weeks ago; closely matched with the winner Ring Of Gold; should make another bold bid.

6/1

Form: 705-47 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Goes well here; decent fourth to Cloch Nua two runs back (two more of today's rivals in front on him) but didn't run quite as well on latest start.
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8th

10

(6)

29th Apr 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Hasn't troubled the judge since returning in December from a short break and finished well behind Spirit Of Bowland over C&D last time.

33/1

9th

8

(5)

26th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Last win away from Newcastle was in 2021; slow starts have been holding him back so both classified fourths over C&D this month can arguably be upgraded; chance rests largely on the start.

20/1

4th

5

(7)

14th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

It has been a long time since he won away from Newcastle and he has run to just a modest level in two Southwell runs this year; others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

Form: 9489-2

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Showed best form for a while when runner-up at Southwell last time (7f); seems to stay 1m and could go well again; taken out of a race at Lingfield on Wednesday.
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10th

3

(5)

11th May 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Aspire To Glory

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Dylan Cunha

Won four handicaps for Alice Haynes last year (one over C&D), latterly off this mark, despite often lugging left; not offered a lot in two runs back for his current yard and needs a revival.

33/1

11th

9

(9)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Aspire To Glory

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

Won four handicaps in 2025, including at Chelmsford (7f, AW) on his final start for Alice Haynes; failed to beat a rival home here over 6f on his stable debut but he may come on from that first start for 205 days.

16/1

11th

5

(2)

14th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Aspire To Glory

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dylan Cunha

Won four handicaps over further for Alice Haynes in 2025; only 2lb higher than for his Chelmsford success when last seen 205 days ago (7f); races enthusiastically and it could be that sprinting proves even more suitable; interesting starting out for Dylan Cunha,

6/1

25/1

Form: 1698-8 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won over 7f here in May last year; subsequently off for 186 days and well below form all four starts since.
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8th

10

(4)

28th Mar 2026

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1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Marcello Si

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Usually runs at Newcastle and has never won elsewhere; inconsistent results in classified races this year; not beaten far at Southwell on penultimate but lacks solidity.

25/1

10th

5

(1)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Marcello Si

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Front-runner who does the vast majority of his racing here, winning three times (7f/1m) in the first half of 2024; needs to better his recent efforts to get heavily involved, though.

20/1

5th

3

(4)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Marcello Si

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Front-runner who does the vast majority of his racing at Newcastle, his three wins coming there (7f/1m) in the first-half of 2024; needs to better his recent efforts to be competitive, though.

10/1

Form: 3660-4

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden; ran her best race since a break of 329 days when fourth over C&D last time (two of her rivals here were behind her); quite interesting.
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5th

14

(5)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Top Gun Tina

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: David Thompson

Off the mark at Carlisle (1m) last July but her more recent form is less encouraging and she's finished down the field here (1m/7f) in last three starts; overall record is 1-31 and others are preferred; yard also runs Martin's Brig and Wheres The Crumpet.

20/1

8th

10

(3)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Top Gun Tina

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

Got off the mark at Carlisle (1m) last July but her more recent form is less encouraging, finishing behind Woodrafff and Starshot over 1m here a fortnight ago.

20/1

5th

7

(1)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Top Gun Tina

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

Got off the mark at Carlisle (1m) last July but her more recent form is less encouraging, just sixth of ten in classified event over C&D 40 days ago; others are much preferred.

16/1

66/1

Form: 6P09-0

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Has shown modest form and is hard to fancy.
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10th

11

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:22 Hamilton

Wath Court

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Philip Kirby

Longstanding maiden who has been well beaten on all four starts this year and would be a surprise winner today.

50/1

6th

7

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 6

16:50 Doncaster

Wath Court

8st 9lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Philip Kirby

Just one placed effort from 30 starts and and he's struggled in three runs for new yard this spring; has lots to prove and he was withdrawn after bolting before the start at Beverley 12 days ago; stablemate of Recobella.

50/1

16/1

Form: /907-5

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
Maiden under all codes; returned from a spell hurdling when fifth over 1m3f here last week; drop in trip is not sure to suit.
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7th

7

13th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

19:40 Sedgefield

Foshan

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Adam Nicol

Respectable fifth over C&D (good; first run after wind op) last month and didn't run badly on the Flat a fortnight later (first-time tongue-tie) but he's 0-26 under all codes now and is 6lb out of the weights today.

25/1

7th

7

13th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

19:40 Sedgefield

Foshan

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Adam Nicol

Respectable fifth over C&D (good; first run after wind op) last month and didn't run badly on the Flat a fortnight later (first-time tongue-tie) but he's 0-26 under all codes now and is 6lb out of the weights today.

25/1

7th

10

(3)

28th Apr 2025

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

17:13 Ayr

Foshan

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Adam Nicol

took keen hold, raced in third, edged left and hampered rival after 1f

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £16.20
Straight Forecast £14.26
Trifecta £89.80

Selections

The Times:

Cloch Nua

SPOTLIGHT:

Coramento

NEWMARKET:

Aspire To Glory

POSTDATA:

Top Gun Tina

RP RATINGS:

Coramento

Daily Mirror:

Aspire To Glory

Telegraph:

Cloch Nua

The Guardian:

Cloch Nua

Daily Mail:

Cloch Nua

D Express:

Cloch Nua

The Sun:

Cloch Nua

The Star:

Cloch Nua

Daily Record:

Cloch Nua