January 25 / 16.35 Newcastle (AW)

16.35

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BetUK: It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap

  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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BetUK: It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 22327- CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Turned in a rare below-par effort over C&D last month and the type to bounce back quickly; usually manages to find a few too strong though and that could be the case again.
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3rd

3

(7)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Paddys Day

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Seven Newcastle wins last year, latterly off 8lb higher; didn't shape with obvious promise when sixth back on AW at Southwell latest but the second/third from that race have won since and he could revive back here.

7/2

6th

7

(4)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:20 Southwell (AW)

Paddys Day

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Seven Newcastle wins to his name last year (fine here too), latterly off 6lb higher; will appreciate the return to Tapeta, having been cut a bit of slack by the handicapper following a few runs on turf; one to consider.

7/1

6th

8

(3)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

13:25 Doncaster

Paddys Day

9st 6lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Soft ground was probably against him on latest outing; won six times on AW last year and, although he's taken minor honours on all three starts at this track, including two this summer, he does not look the percentage call with his 1-27 strike-rate on turf.

33/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 073-21 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Ended a losing run over C&D 11 days ago, backing up his placed efforts at Southwell (under 2l behind Master Of My Fate and now 14lb off) and Kempton; this is a stronger race but he has been rated much higher in the past.
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3

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:47 Nottingham

Above

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

Has had more success on AW and his last turf win was in 2023; several bits of 2024 and 2025 turf form give him a good shout off this career-low mark but his more recent efforts are less encouraging.

7/1

3

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:47 Nottingham

Above

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

Has had more success on AW and his last turf win was in 2023; several bits of 2024 and 2025 turf form give him a good shout off this career-low mark but his more recent efforts are less encouraging.

7/1

5

(1)

9th Oct 2025

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0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Above

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Robert Cowell

Beat Fierce by a neck when winning over C&D in March and he arrives here 7lb better off with his old rival; second run back from a summer break was better than the first and he should make a bold bid.

5/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 6025-5 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Beaten favourite in three of his five handicap runs; ran well at Chelmsford last month but not scaled the same heights in two runs since; clearly felt capable of better.
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3rd

3

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:22 Ffos Las

El Bufalo

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Thomas Faulkner

Done his winning on the AW but is fine on turf; not best drawn when behind All Ways Glamorous at Ascot in the spring (now 2lb worse off) before not looking to see out 6f last time; needs a career-best off his current mark but this is less competitive.

6/1

9th

14

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

El Bufalo

9st 8lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: Thomas Faulkner

Has done most of his racing on AW (4-20) but seems at least as effective on turf and he went close at Chepstow three weeks ago; all wins over 5f but he tends to finish strongly and should be just as good at 6f; may not be fully exposed and the booking of young Aussie star Zac Lloyd catches the eye.

12/1

Form: 5843-6 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Dropped right away over C&D 17 days ago but he had run well here in his final two runs of 2024; easy lead unlikely but likely to bounce back with a big effort.
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14th

4

(9)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Haydock

Our Absent Friends

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Two wins at Catterick (5f, good to firm/good) this summer and he's run some good races since (including on sot ground), most recently runner-up at Redcar (5f, good); has won over C&D and he's in with a chance.

11/1

2nd

12

(5)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Redcar

Our Absent Friends

8st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tristan Davidson

Bagged a pair of 5f Catterick handicaps in the summer and has mostly remained in form; took a bump at the start when only mid-field at Ripon last week; may well bounce back with a tongue-strap refitted.

16/1

9th

11

(8)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:49 Ripon

Our Absent Friends

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Bagged a pair of 5f Catterick handicaps in the summer and comes here on the back of a solid third of nine over C&D last month; also took this prize in 2024 so he's well in the mix eased 1lb.

9/1

8/1

Form: 00/09- D

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Looked a good prospect when winning at Carlisle on his 2yo debut but came up short in Group 2 company in his two others starts that year; off for 13 months prior to finishing down the field in the Ayr Silver Cup in September, after which he was gelded; ended up ninth of 12 at Wolverhampton last month but he travelled well for a long way and now has something to build on; more interesting than many.
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7th

3

(9)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:37 Redcar

Emperors Son

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Hard to predict and was down the field at Pontefract last time but he finished runner-up over C&D (good) on his penultimate run; has claims if he can bounce back again and his last win was off a similar mark at Hamilton in June.

10/1

8th

8

(12)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Pontefract

Emperors Son

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Of interest on his best form for the Faheys and he has shaped with promise in 5f handicaps for his new stable on his last two starts; one to consider off this mark.

8/1

2nd

2

(2)

23rd Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:41 Redcar

Emperors Son

9st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Scored off just 1lb lower at Hamilton (6f, good) in June on his penultimate start for the Faheys and he stepped forward on his second start for this yard when beaten 3l at Ayr (5f, good to soft) on Thursday; may do better again.

12/1

Form: 06451- CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Rolled back the years when coming from off the pace to win a C&D handicap in good style four weeks ago; up 4lb but still needs consideration.
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1st

2

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Brian The Snail

9st 8lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Veteran with 14 wins on his CV; kept on for third when dropped back to 5f at Newcastle 12 days ago but is inconsistent nowadays and younger rivals appeal more.

8/1

3rd

8

(7)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Brian The Snail

8st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: Patrick Morris

Veteran who never featured in a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton nine days ago; drops back to 5f with a point to prove.

20/1

8th

6

(1)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brian The Snail

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Patrick Morris

Slow-starting veteran who is having his 100th outing this evening; he has won 14 times already and his latest Newcastle fourth was a solid effort; should go well again.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: /0050- CD

Last run: 106 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won twice here as a 2yo but he found the handicapper in command on turf last year; possible he's a much better horse on AW but others look safer.
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12th

11

(3)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Monks Dream

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Has gained all four of his wins at Newcastle, with the most recent of those successes coming there over 5f 16 days ago; 3lb rise looks fair but he was well beaten when last seen over 6f.

8/1

1st

2

(4)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Monks Dream

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

All three of his wins have come at Newcastle and he has run some good races this winter, including his latest third when keeping on after an awkward start (not his first); capable at this level; respected.

9/2

10/1

Form: 22660- CD

Last run: 165 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
C&D winner as a 3yo; 0-6 last year (all over 6f) but ran some good races and he begins this campaign off a reduced mark; drops back to 5f and he's one to consider.
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7th

1

(9)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:02 Hamilton

Winter Crown

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Hasn't the best of strike-rates (only turf win came in June 2023) but should improve on last month's sixth at Catterick (6f, good to soft) when returning from a 247-day break; acts on soft.

7/1

6th

4

(4)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:36 Catterick

Winter Crown

9st 12lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Won his novice after an absence, which is a plus back from nine months off, but he's regressive and hard to win with; some way down the pecking order for a yard also responsible for Pit Boss.

12/1

1st

10

(5)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Winter Crown

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Over two years since his last success but he retains some ability and begins life with his new stable off a lowly mark (left Julie Camacho for £7,000 last month); others appeal more.

20/1

Form: 536-12 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won a Class 5 over C&D on January 2 and beaten just a neck behind Above 11 days ago; should get a good pace to run at and he holds each-way claims again.
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12th

4

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Water Of Leith

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Should be making a big impact off this mark and although he has been a shade underwhelming on turf this summer he has too much ability to leave out of calculations at this level.

6/1

5th

3

(7)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Water Of Leith

9st 12lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Jim Goldie

12-time winner, three of them here (5f/6f); not beaten far on last two starts and is on a fair mark so could go well.

7/1

14/1

Form: 93040- D

Last run: 134 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; started 2024 in good form, winning easily at Pontefract, but not at her best when last seen; can go well fresh and she's handicapped to give a good account.
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3

(5)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Princess Karine

9st 7lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Ran out an easy winner in a small-field soft-ground handicap at Pontefract last spring but the handicapper took umbrage and she's found it tough going since; may have needed January's return to action but she still carries risk despite her much-reduced mark.

9/1

10th

9

(10)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Princess Karine

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Bryan Smart

ducked sharply left start, prominent in centre of group

14/1

10th

9

(10)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Princess Karine

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Bryan Smart

ducked sharply left start, prominent in centre of group

14/1

Non-runners

Master Of My Fate

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £34.90
Straight Forecast £42.37
Tricast £162.96
Trifecta £243.40

Selections

D Express:

Master Of My Fate

POSTDATA:

Above

NEWMARKET:

El Bufalo

RP RATINGS:

Paddy's Day

SPOTLIGHT:

Emperor's Son

The Guardian:

Winter Crown

Telegraph:

Water Of Leith

The Times:

El Bufalo

Daily Mirror:

Master Of My Fate

Daily Record:

Master Of My Fate

TOPSPEED:

Paddy's Day

Daily Mail:

Above

The Star:

Above