January 23 / 15.31 Newcastle (AW)

15.31

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  • Prize money: £3942
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to Ayr Gold Cup winner Nahaarr (RPR 119); created a positive impression when winning a 6f novice at Southwell on his debut three weeks ago and he's a key contender despite his 7lb penalty.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

(2)

19th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:05 Newbury

Rebels Gamble

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: K R Burke

Started his career with a progressive spell on AW that culminated in Listed success; has failed to transfer that form to turf since and may be more interesting when returned to an artificial surface.

12/1

5th

5

(6)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

17:30 Chester

Rebels Gamble

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: K R Burke

Very progressive on AW this year, including a 7f Listed race win at Lingfield, but below that level switched to turf the last twice; bit too soon to suggest he won't prove fully effective on the grass but he has it prove for now.

8/1

3

(1)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 1

13:30 Epsom

Rebels Gamble

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Unraced at two; very progressive on AW this year, winning Listed event at Lingfield (sole 7f attempt) the final time; disappointing favourite at Ascot (6f Group 3) on the switch to turf but can't be written off; may still have more to offer.

7/1

7/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3-

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Attracted some support on last month's C&D debut and he made an encouraging start, looking in need of the experience but keeping on steadily for third (first four pulled well clear); he ran the fastest sectional for each of the last three furlongs on that occasion and if he's more professional at the start today he'll take some beating.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

19

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Rainbow Nebula

8st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Progressive last autumn and rediscovered that thread to win at Redcar (1m, good) in May; hasn't been running badly over about 1m2f subsequently but needs something extra if he's to take this.

50/1

5th

9

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

15:12 Newcastle (AW)

Rainbow Nebula

8st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Secured the latest of his three wins when taking Redcar handicap (1m, good) in May; couple of respectable efforts over 1m2f on turf since and he hasn't finished out of the first three in four AW starts (all here); another who can't be dismissed.

12/1

6th

10

(15)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Rainbow Nebula

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Secured the latest of his three wins when taking Redcar handicap (1m, good) in May; stepped up to this trip for the first time when staying-on fifth in the Zetland Gold Cup back there 18 days ago and this fairly progressive sort should have more to offer.

16/1

3rd
3 (4)
Ardaddy

16/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 4-4

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown some promise in two runs here this winter but he will need to raise his game to trouble some of today's rivals.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(6)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Ardaddy

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

C&D winner but below par of late, beating one in 1m handicap here two weeks ago; it's now 13 starts since that victory too.

9/1

7th

7

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Ardaddy

9st 3lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Michael Appleby

Regularly on the premises but he has just one win (over 7f on this course) from 18 attempts, and first-time cheekpieces failed to galvanise him over 6f here last time.

15/2

5th

5

(7)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:43 Southwell (AW)

Ardaddy

9st 4lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Michael Appleby

Ran well on his first three starts for this stable but last week's Wolverhampton effort was disappointing; connections now turn to cheekpieces.

7/1

Form: 68527- BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Second in two of his nine starts as a 2yo, including over C&D in October; raced too freely when favourite in a Southwell nursery six weeks ago (first run after a gelding operation); should run his race but vulnerable to improvers.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

1

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:52 Newbury

Arabian Cobra

10st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Very well handicapped on last summer's exploits but he's been a long way below that level this year and a major turnaround is needed.

25/1

5th

1

(3)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Ffos Las

Arabian Cobra

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Won two 6f handicaps on good ground last summer when with Hugo Palmer; quiet in two runs for current yard (cheekpieces then a visor) and soft ground might not be what he wants.

20/1

8th

1

(9)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Salisbury

Arabian Cobra

10st 0lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Adrian Wintle

Won at Thirsk (6f, good) last June before following up at Chester (6f, good) a week later; well beaten in the Ayr Bronze Cup on his final start for Hugo Palmer and he beat only one rival home at Bath on his stable debut 27 days ago; visor back on (replacing cheekpieces worn last time).

14/1

Form: 0-5

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well held in two 7f Tapeta runs this winter; handicaps should prove more suitable in time.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

13

(5)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Ayr

Sandinyourshoes

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Stella Barclay

Sole 3yo in the field; achieved best effort over 6f (on AW) but elements of her pedigree suggest this new trip is worth exploring; interesting at the weights.

13/2

7th

6

(9)

15th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Doncaster

Sandinyourshoes

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Stella Barclay

All five races have been on the AW, best run when second at Southwell in February (6f); well beaten behind Miakoda over 7f at Newcastle next time; makes turf debut after 85-day break.

12/1

9th

9

(11)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Sandinyourshoes

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Stella Barclay

always behind

3/1

66/1

Form: 05-

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in two runs on Tapeta this winter, finishing over 9l behind Rainbow Nebula on the second occasion.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(1)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

18:33 Ayr

Nave Force

9st 0lb

J: Archie Young

T: Linda Perratt

Has achieved little to date, including on turf debut at Carlisle when finishing last (6f handicap).

50/1

12th

10

(4)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:15 Carlisle

Nave Force

9st 1lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Linda Perratt

Only run on Tapeta to date and has achieved little, including in a hood (off today) when last seen ten weeks ago; trainer, who also saddles Jackchester, is best known for older horses and boasts an ordinary record with 3yos in recent times.

33/1

12th

10

(4)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:15 Carlisle

Nave Force

9st 1lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Linda Perratt

Only run on Tapeta to date and has achieved little, including in a hood (off today) when last seen ten weeks ago; trainer, who also saddles Jackchester, is best known for older horses and boasts an ordinary record with 3yos in recent times.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
21,000euros yearling, 38,000euros breeze-up 2yo; tenth foal; half-sister to six winners, notably Listed-placed Andhesontherun (RPR 95); dam a 6f 2yo/1m2f winner (89); one of two newcomers for the stable.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(2)

14th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Pontefract

Highfield Artist

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

towards rear throughout

50/1

7th

4

(2)

14th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Pontefract

Highfield Artist

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

towards rear throughout

50/1

6th

4

(5)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Highfield Artist

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Appealing pedigree but she dropped away quickly on her C&D debut in January; can last longer today but significant improvement is required.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
9,000gns foal, 9,00gns yearling; second foal of an unraced mare, herself closely related to some useful sprinters; one of two newcomers for the stable.
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Verdict Starting price

6

(4)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Spirit Of Newlife

8st 13lb

J: Harry Russell

T: John & Sean Quinn

Hasn't shown much at big prices in his two runs on Tapeta (5f/6f) this year and can only be watched.

100/1

7th

6

(3)

30th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

12:42 Southwell (AW)

Spirit Of Newlife

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

66-1, slowly away and always behind on last week's Newcastle debut (6f); needs to have learned quickly from that.

40/1

7th

6

(3)

30th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

12:42 Southwell (AW)

Spirit Of Newlife

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

66-1, slowly away and always behind on last week's Newcastle debut (6f); needs to have learned quickly from that.

40/1

Form: 45-5

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown promise in her three starts but others in the field have achieved more and she will need improvement for the addition of a hood (raced freely over C&D latest).
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(2)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

South Road

9st 9lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Recorded 40-1 win over 6f here (good to soft) a year ago but has lost her way since and refused to race on latest appearance 25 days ago; others are much less risky.

33/1

9

(8)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

South Road

9st 3lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Shock 6f winner at Ayr (good to soft; 40-1, from 5lb higher) last July; not much to enthuse about since (0-5) but she was returning from a two-month break when fifth at Ayr (1m, good to firm; Mwafaq runner-up) latest; stamina is a major risk over 8.5f.

40/1

5th

7

(5)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

South Road

9st 4lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

40-1 winner of a 6f handicap here last summer; well below that level in her last three races (6f/7f) and there are stamina doubts over this far.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £2.80
Straight Forecast £2.89
Trifecta £23.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rainbow Nebula

Telegraph:

Rebel's Gamble

D Express:

Rebel's Gamble

Daily Mirror:

Rebel's Gamble

The Sun:

Rebel's Gamble

The Star:

Rebel's Gamble

RP RATINGS:

Rainbow Nebula

TOPSPEED:

Rainbow Nebula

POSTDATA:

Rainbow Nebula

The Times:

Rainbow Nebula

The Guardian:

Rainbow Nebula

Daily Mail:

Rainbow Nebula

Daily Record:

Rainbow Nebula