January 25 / 19.05 Newcastle (AW)

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  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 4332-0

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Record of 0-10 but he was placed on AW in final three runs for Charlie Fellowes; failed to beat a rival on recent stable debut at Wolverhampton (6f) but he ran into some trouble and that was after a break; could bounce back if things go more to plan this time and he's not ruled out in new headgear.
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3rd

4

(5)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

19:45 Nottingham

Mesaafi

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Ross Burdon

In good form at Windsor early in the summer but a couple of below-par efforts since, including back there; wants a proper test over an easy 5f and will need to bounce back to his best off this mark.

6/1

11th

11

(1)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:28 Windsor

Mesaafi

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Ended a losing sequence over 5f here in June; not at his best when beating just two in 5f Ascot handicap 16 days ago but no surprise to see him bounce back returned to this track.

14/1

13th

16

(14)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Mesaafi

8st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ross Burdon

Well drawn when third in this race 12 months ago and he is 5lb lower this time around; arrives on the back of some good runs and another big run is expected.

12/1

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8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 93397- D

Last run: 138 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three wins (6f/7f) in first half of last year including on Tapeta; now back on last winning mark but he was well held in his last two runs and has bit to prove back from 138 days off; now trained solely by Michael Keady.
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2nd

5

(2)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Goodwood

Northcliff

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ross Burdon

Runner-up in 6f handicaps at Thirsk and Newmarket this month; should run his race but a 3lb rise for the latest defeat does ask a stiffer question of him.

6/1

2nd

5

(4)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Newmarket (July)

Northcliff

9st 11lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ross Burdon

Has a patchy profile but he won at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) in May and was runner-up over this trip at Thirsk (good) 13 days ago; back up 2lb in the weights but he was clear of the third last time and has claims if he can back that up.

13/2

2nd

1

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Northcliff

9st 13lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ross Burdon

Very disappointing at Ascot (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago which needs forgiving, but his Chepstow success (7f, good to firm) in May was the only occasion he has dropped into Class 6 company in more than two years; worth a second look.

9/2

6/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 415-21 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
No win in ten starts on turf but he made it 5-9 on AW when forging clear to justify favouritism over C&D 11 days ago; up 5lb but he still looks feasibly treated and is open to more progress in this sphere; big player.
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1st

2

(9)

3rd Sep 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Tomorrow Day

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Mark Usher

All five of his wins have come at Newcastle; it has been a long time since the last of them but a second wind op seemed to do the trick earlier in the year, finishing second at Chelmsford and over C&D; absent since March but he has to be taken seriously off his lowly mark.

5/2

2nd

7

(4)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tomorrow Day

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Usher

Four wins, two seconds and two thirds to his name from ten runs over C&D and bounced back to form 18 days ago (7f, Polytrack) on his first start since undergoing a second round of wind surgery; on a very attractive mark if building on that.

5/2

Form: 79000-

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
All three wins were gained as a 2yo and she's been out of sorts in her last six starts; mark is tumbling but she's failed to beat a rival on Tapeta in last two runs and has lots to prove for another new yard; first-time cheekpieces replace a visor.
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2

(10)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:18 Catterick

Bazball

9st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Runner-up at Newcastle (6f, AW) before going one better to end a lengthy losing run over that same C&D 12 days ago; has won on turf, so the switch to grass is no issue and she's still on a nice mark on her old form following a 4lb rise.

7/2

1st

7

(2)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bazball

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Placed efforts on her last two starts, latterly behind Asadjumeirah over C&D; may have to make do with more minor money.

6/1

2nd

4

(2)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Bazball

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

It's now 18 runs since her last success but retried in headgear when a solid third of ten in 6f classified event at Thirsk ten days ago; she can't be ruled out in another headgear change.

6/1

Form: 504-46 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Placed in Ayr Bronze Cup (6f, good) on final turf start last year and returned from break with a creditable fourth over C&D on New Year's Day; didn't fire here two weeks ago but that was over 5f and he's the mix on this step back up in trip.
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8th

7

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Dicko The Legend

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Liam Bailey

Frequent slow-starter who's run well a few times over C&D without winning and is on a handy mark; fared best of the near-side group at York before a solid effort from a wide stall at Wolverhampton; goes on the shortlist under Billy Loughnane.

4/1

3rd

7

(10)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dicko The Legend

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Previous C&D winner but often hindered by starting slowly; sixth of 21 at York (6f, good to firm) last month in first-time cheekpieces (left off here); another win is overdue but he doesn't look ready to strike.

6/1

6th

19

(16)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Dicko The Legend

8st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Bids for his third straight win in this race, 2lb higher than for his 2024 win and 1lb higher than 12 months ago; slow starts have been an issue in recent outings but he retains ability and it will be no surprise to see him go well with cheekpieces now given a go.

10/1

10/1

Form: U420-7 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Went close off this mark over C&D last month but she's finished in rear in her last two runs; had some traffic issues here last time but she's not easy to predict and her last win was in August 2023; down the list.
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1

(15)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:30 Doncaster

Emily Post

9st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Well treated on old form but last win was two years ago and she's not posed a threat in her three runs this season; now drops back into a Class 6 event but she needs to find some extra spark.

12/1

7th

7

(3)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:03 Thirsk

Emily Post

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

On a losing run but handicapped accordingly and she ran a creditable race when fourth at Wetherby last month (7f, good to firm); better could be forthcoming.

5/1

11/2

Form: 111-45 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
In fine form at the end of 2024, winning five in a row over 6f on AW; seemed to have something in hand at Wolverhampton for his last win but he's been vulnerable in both runs this year and needs to rediscover his spark.
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10th

7

(5)

4th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:48 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Sky

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ed Dunlop

Seven-time AW winner and his last success was over C&D last October; should be on a perfectly good mark but hasn't been in the best of form.

12/1

7th

2

(10)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Sky

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

Seven-time AW winner and his last success was over 6f here last October; now 2lb lower than for that win but has a mixed record since and was never involved at Wolverhampton last Monday; comes with risks attached and he needs to raise his game back up in trip; cheekpieces reapplied.

9/1

5th

9

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havana Sky

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ed Dunlop

Enjoyed a purple patch in 2024 when winning six times; landed his third win over C&D last August off this mark; handicapper has given him a chance after two defeats last month; should run well.

10/1

12/1

Form: 1592-5 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Six-time turf winner (5f/6f) but he's 0-11 on AW and was beaten 8l here (5f) last time; now goes back up in trip and down in grade but he's not easy to predict and others are preferred.
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8th

11

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Parisiac

9st 3lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Iain Jardine

Made all over C&D in June and runner-up on his next two starts; below his best last time at Ayr but a revival would come as no surprise.

14/1

12/1

Form: 0530-0 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner but he's a frequent slow starter who has finished tenth here (5f/6f) in his last two runs; has dropped to a dangerous mark but he needs to get back in the groove.
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5th

3

(5)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Moyola

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell

He's fully 14lb lower than when winning at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) last June but hasn't been shaping of late as though he's about to capitalise on his reduced mark; soundly beaten fourth here (6f, good) last time.

6/1

5

(6)

14th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Ayr

Moyola

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell

Now 13lb lower than for his Hamilton win (6f, good to firm) last June but he's been well held in all four runs this season; won't mind if the forecast rain arrives but losing run is up to 12 and this looks a tough task against Novamay; cheekpieces removed.

16/1

5

(5)

26th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Hamilton

Moyola

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lucinda Russell

Now 10lb below the mark he defied over C&D last June but recent efforts don't obviously suggest he's ready to take advantage.

20/1

10th
10 (4)
Rory

25/1

Form: 660-08 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner but he's struggled in his last five starts and last two have been over C&D; has something to prove and he needs a big turnaround.
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7th

7

(1)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Hold-up performer who needs the cards to fall right; losing run stretches back to July 2024 and others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

6th

7

(11)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:13 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

7-91 but without a win since July 2024; didn't get the breaks when fifth at Southwell (6f) on penultimate start and was an encouraging third to an in-form pair over C&D (beaten under 2l) 11 days ago; a likely player under Mulrennan.

4/1

13

(13)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

9st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Three-time course scorer; on a long losing sequence but holds a good chance off current mark, provided he takes well to first-time visor; has won in cheekpieces.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £66.40
Straight Forecast £71.86
Tricast £192.06
Trifecta £259.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Tomorrow Day

NEWMARKET:

Havana Sky

Telegraph:

Dicko The Legend

TOPSPEED:

Parisiac

RP RATINGS:

Tomorrow Day

POSTDATA:

Tomorrow Day

The Times:

Tomorrow Day

The Guardian:

Tomorrow Day

Daily Mail:

Tomorrow Day

Daily Mirror:

Tomorrow Day

The Sun:

Tomorrow Day

Daily Record:

Tomorrow Day

The Star:

Havana Sky

D Express:

Dicko The Legend