January 25 / 17.05 Newcastle (AW)

17.05

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  • Prize money: £3942
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

4/9 (Won)

  • Win: £1.40
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 202-5

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Sets a clear form standard judged on his turf best last season (chased home a smart 2yo at Ayr); even last week's midfield finish in a 6f nursery here is better than anything else in the field has achieved and dropping back to 5f can help (raced with too much enthusiasm on that return to action); doubt he's progressive but he's an obvious contender.
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12th

11

(6)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 2

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Motawahij

8st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: K R Burke

Exuberant sort; disappointing behind So Darn Hot at Newcastle on his reappearance last month but made no mistake in a 5f maiden back there eight days later; gelded afterwards; big player off a manageable mark.

4/1

1st

6

(8)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Motawahij

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

taken down early

4/9

1st

6

(8)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Motawahij

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

taken down early

4/9

8/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 5-

Last run: 50 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise on her debut here (6f) last month, weakening inside the final furlong; drops in trip with a hood fitted; improvement needed.
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2nd

6

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

11:30 Nottingham

Volendam

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Sole win from 21 starts came at Bath (1m, good) in April; bounced back from a poor effort when runner-up over this C&D last month and shaped as if still in good form at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago, leaving the impression the return to 1m would suit; chance.

7/2

5th

12

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:42 Wetherby

Volendam

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Belatedly opened account with clear win at Bath (1m, good) in April, her 18th start, and rebounded from lesser effort when second at Nottingham (8.3f, good to soft) last month; has a tendency to race too freely, so this drop back in trip could be a good move; others have more potential, though.

8/1

2nd

4

(8)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:20 Nottingham

Volendam

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tony Carroll

Heavy defeat last time took her AW record to 0-15; opened her account with comfortable win at Bath (1m) earlier in April and remains unexposed on turf; not ruled out.

20/1

100/1

  • Place: £31.00

Form: 80-

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well beaten in two novice events here last month; no appeal this side of handicaps.
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8

(6)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

El Cobre Fuego

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Promise in 5f maidens at Newcastle early in the year; no impact in two handicaps in May and now returns from three months off; stable run three in the race.

25/1

3

(5)

31st May 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:55 Southwell (AW)

El Cobre Fuego

9st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Showed he possessed ability when twice placed in Newcastle maidens (5f, Tapeta) earlier in year; no show on turf/handicap debut at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last time, but one for the shortlist back on AW.

7/1

Form: 56- BF

Last run: 271 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Prominent in the market for two 5f runs last April, running to just a modest level; gelded during his nine-month absence; bred to do better and he's an interesting contender on his return.
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8th

9

(7)

10th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pastoral Way

9st 2lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: David O’Meara

0-9; in the frame in five of his seven starts this year including one over C&D; the stiff track appeared to find him out when dropped to this level at Leicester (5f, good to firm) a week ago, but he may fare better returned here.

5/1

6th

11

(5)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Leicester

Pastoral Way

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Eight-race maiden who's sported headgear in 6f handicaps on last two outings; Carlisle four days ago suggested that this return to 5f is in order; each-way claims.

7/2

11

(5)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Leicester

Pastoral Way

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Eight-race maiden who's sported headgear in 6f handicaps on last two outings; Carlisle four days ago suggested that this return to 5f is in order; each-way claims.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 5-

Last run: 276 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Too green to do himself justice on his Catterick debut last April but he plugged on late and his pedigree offers hope of better; worth a market check in an uncompetitive race.
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8th

10

(4)

25th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:10 Doncaster

Tough At The Top

8st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

in touch with leaders, outpaced 3f out, weakened 1f out

14/1

8th

10

(4)

25th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:10 Doncaster

Tough At The Top

8st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

in touch with leaders, outpaced 3f out, weakened 1f out

14/1

8th

11

(17)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Thirsk

Tough At The Top

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

slightly awkward start, midfield on near side of group

20/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
$19,000 yearling; third foal; half-sister to US 7.5f turf winner A Lil Psychotic; dam US 5f-7f winner; sports a hood and tongue-tie for her debut; yard not renowned for winning newcomers.
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11

(8)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bothy Park

8st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Failed to beat a rival in July/August starts on turf, but he shaped with more encouragement when fourth of 11 here over 6f this month; step back up in trip isn't sure to suit.

9/1

4th

9

(7)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Bothy Park

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Poor maiden who came in last of 12 in 7f Catterick handicap 27 days ago; not easy to make a case for.

50/1

12

(1)

12th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:25 Carlisle

Bothy Park

8st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Some promise on AW early in the year but she's been well beaten in both handicaps, more recently tailed off at Ayr three weeks ago; goes without any accessories this time; trip should suit but she's risky.

33/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; sister to 7f AW winner Molaqab (RPR 89); dam placed over middle distances (76); betting revealing on debut.
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11

(4)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Queens Palace

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Bryan Smart

Nine-race maiden who hasn't built on a promising handicap debut at Ripon (6f, good) in May; well held in three starts over 5f-7f here; look elsewhere.

20/1

15

(5)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:00 Nottingham

Queens Palace

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

Unplaced in eight starts and unraced on soft; watching brief suggested.

50/1

8th

11

(9)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Queens Palace

8st 12lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Only poor form shown thus far and a below-par fifth of ten in 6f Thirsk classified event ten days ago; she's hard to warm to.

16/1

33/1

Form:

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran to a modest level when a remote tenth of 11 over 7f here this month; can do better but such progress is a must.
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8th

1

(1)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Albert Hall

10st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Ran to a modest level when a remote tenth of 11 over 7f here this month; can do better but such progress is a must.

33/1

8th

1

(1)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Albert Hall

10st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Ran to a modest level when a remote tenth of 11 over 7f here this month; can do better but such progress is a must.

33/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
£62,000 yearling; third foal; half-sister to a 5.5f-7f winner in Denmark; dam 6.5f 2yo winner (RPR 96), closely related to 6f Group 3 winner My Catch; some paper appeal and needs a market check.
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9th

9

(7)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Longlife

8st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Iain Jardine

£62,000 yearling; third foal; half-sister to a 5.5f-7f winner in Denmark; dam 6.5f 2yo winner (RPR 96), closely related to 6f Group 3 winner My Catch; some paper appeal and needs a market check.

16/1

9th

9

(7)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Longlife

8st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Iain Jardine

£62,000 yearling; third foal; half-sister to a 5.5f-7f winner in Denmark; dam 6.5f 2yo winner (RPR 96), closely related to 6f Group 3 winner My Catch; some paper appeal and needs a market check.

16/1

Form: 87-

Last run: 234 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in sprint events on turf last summer; gelded during his 234-day absence; minor handicaps beckon.
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10th

7

(1)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Ripon

Kilo Sunshine

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Danny Brooke

Has not shown much in five starts, latterly when well behind two of today's rivals over C&D nine days ago; first-time headgear will need to make quite a difference.

25/1

10th

7

(1)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Ripon

Kilo Sunshine

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Danny Brooke

Has not shown much in five starts, latterly when well behind two of today's rivals over C&D nine days ago; first-time headgear will need to make quite a difference.

25/1

8th

10

(8)

9th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:35 Ripon

Kilo Sunshine

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Danny Brooke

Not shown much in four starts over 5f-7f on turf/AW including on handicap debut; look elsewhere.

20/1

100/1

Form: 9-

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
150-1 for her C&D debut last month, always behind and beaten 21l; hard to fancy.
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7

(4)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

20:50 Musselburgh

Sali Cinnamon

8st 6lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Iain Jardine

Yet to offer much at all, tried in a hood when last of seven in 5f Ayr handicap 11 days ago; it's easy to look elsewhere.

33/1

7

(7)

21st Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Sali Cinnamon

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Big prices and modest form in two 5f handicaps this summer, most recently at Hamilton on Thursday; plenty to find in first-time hood.

50/1

9

(3)

17th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:20 Hamilton

Sali Cinnamon

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Fared a bit better when beaten under 5l at Musselburgh on handicap debut 16 days ago but she'll need to raise her game again to take this.

33/1

12th
3 (4)
Shanessa

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
1,400gns 2yo; closely related to 5f/6f 2yo winner Red Balloons (RPR 96); half-sister to three winners out of a winning sprinter; starts out in an uncompetitive race and she's worth a market check.
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12th

3

(4)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Shanessa

9st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

1,400gns 2yo; closely related to 5f/6f 2yo winner Red Balloons (RPR 96); half-sister to three winners out of a winning sprinter; starts out in an uncompetitive race and she's worth a market check.

20/1

12th

3

(4)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Shanessa

9st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

1,400gns 2yo; closely related to 5f/6f 2yo winner Red Balloons (RPR 96); half-sister to three winners out of a winning sprinter; starts out in an uncompetitive race and she's worth a market check.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £3.50
Straight Forecast £3.53
Trifecta £109.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Motawahij

Telegraph:

Volendam

The Times:

Longlife

RP RATINGS:

Motawahij

POSTDATA:

Motawahij

The Guardian:

Motawahij

Daily Mail:

Motawahij

D Express:

Motawahij

Daily Mirror:

Motawahij

The Sun:

Motawahij

The Star:

Motawahij

Daily Record:

Motawahij