January 31 / 13.28 Newcastle (AW)

13.28

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.70
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 968-

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Like stablemate Salaria, he makes his handicap debut today after finishing down the field in novices at long odds; not sure to stay this extra 2f on pedigree.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

24th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

18:27 Newton Abbot

Return With Gold

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ollie Pears

Two-time Flat winner, most recently at Southwell (AW, 1m3f) in April; made a modest start over hurdles when a distant third of five at Hexham (2m; turf debut) just over two weeks ago, but the good to soft ground may not have suited; could improve on that returned to a quicker surface.

3/1

3rd

4

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:50 Hexham

Return With Gold

10st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ollie Pears

2-6 on the Flat, the latter win gained in low-grade AW handicap in April (1m3f; RPR 68); no surprise if he features on this hurdling debut.

9/2

1st

11

(4)

30th Apr 2025

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1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:05 Southwell (AW)

Return With Gold

9st 8lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Ollie Pears

Much improved since sent handicapping, scoring at Newcastle (1m2f) in January and backing it up with an excellent third at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in February; big shout after a break with latest form working out really well.

7/2

10/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 655-

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress in 7f/1m maiden/novice races last year, but she went off 200-1 on her final start and she has a more realistic chance on today's handicap debut; has stamina on both sides of pedigree and could take her form to a higher level now up in distance.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:18 Newmarket

Salaria

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Clover

1m2f winner who landed a fourth success for this yard when scoring at Lingfield (1m, AW) in March; step back in the right direction when sixth of 12 at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) last time and return to this trip could help.

7/1

6th

1

(12)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

16:45 Musselburgh

Salaria

10st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Charlie Clover

Made it 4-7 since joining Charlie Clover when winning at Lingfield (1m, AW) last month; has also won over 1m2f on turf; disappointing favourite at Pontefract since but was restless in the stalls; may be worth another chance.

15/2

6th

5

(2)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:27 Pontefract

Salaria

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Clover

Record of 4-7 for current yard, the wins at Pontefract (1m2f, good to soft) and on AW, including at Lingfield (1m) on seasonal debut; this improving filly warrants respect.

5/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 22310-

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
In fine form in second half of 2024, winning over 7f and 1m at Southwell; disappointing at Wolverhampton late in December but she may well bounce back and this longer distance should be within her range.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(2)

23rd Jan 2026

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1m 4f 51y

Class 5

16:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Flaine

9st 8lb

J: Connor Planas

T: David Loughnane

Back from a break with two narrow wins here (9.4f) in the autumn but her spark has been missing in last four runs; now only 1lb higher than for her last win, but slow starts have been an issue recently and she still has something to prove at this trip; first-time eyeshields.

10/1

8

(5)

27th Oct 2025

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1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Flaine

9st 4lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Loughnane

Improving filly who returned from a break with two narrow C&D wins from off the pace this autumn; up another 3lb since last time but a 5lb claimer replaces a 3lb claimer; must be considered in current form.

6/1

8

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Flaine

9st 4lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Loughnane

Improving filly who returned from a break with two narrow C&D wins from off the pace this autumn; up another 3lb since last time but a 5lb claimer replaces a 3lb claimer; must be considered in current form.

6/1

100/30

Form: 8072-3

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
0-5 but knocking at the door, beaten narrowly at Wolverhampton (9.4f) and Kempton (1m4f) on last two outings; leading contender from an unchanged mark.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

5

(10)

10th Apr 2026

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1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rosco Rogers

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Tim Vaughan

Maiden who threatened to get off the mark in both starts when wearing cheekpieces in February; bombed out in a newly fitted visor when apprentice-ridden at Southwell last time but needs a second look with the cheekpieces back on.

10/1

7th

2

(1)

14th Mar 2026

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1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Rosco Rogers

11st 2lb

J: Mr Laurie Gallacher

T: Tim Vaughan

Maiden who's been threatening of late; got the ability to win off this mark but been worried out of it a few times and was again inclined to hang left latest; switches to a visor from cheekpieces under Laurie Gallacher, who's taking a first ride under rules.

3/1

4th

4

(1)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Rosco Rogers

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Vaughan

Well handicapped on his close third at Kempton (1m4f) last January but he's been well held in four subsequent runs on the Flat; cheekpieces are now added but overall record stands at 0-10 and others are preferred.

8/1

OUR TIP

5/1

Form: 4572-4

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Raced only up to 7f so far, fourth of eight on this course three weeks ago; bred to be suited by middle distances and could improve for today's extra yardage.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(7)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

17:45 Beverley

Sweet Cicely

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mike Sowersby

18-race maiden who turned in one of her better efforts when beaten just 1l here (1m2f; cheekpieces, not worn today) on stable debut in June; last two starts have seen heavy defeats, however.

40/1

10th

8

(6)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:42 Newcastle (AW)

Sweet Cicely

9st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Mike Sowersby

17-race maiden; showed promise on AW for Richard Fahey but she looks best watched returning from a 174-day absence.

40/1

10

(9)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

16:58 Ripon

Sweet Cicely

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Mike Sowersby

Made a promising stable debut when fourth of nine at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm; met trouble) in June, but hasn't built on it twice since and now 0-16; needs to bounce back dropped in grade.

12/1

13/8

Form: 7768-1

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Showed some improvement on handicap debut when winning 11-runner race at Lingfield (1m) nine days ago, strong at the finish having been held up; should be at least as effective over 1m2f; big player under 6lb penalty.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(9)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Bath

Antiquity

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Ended a lengthy losing run when scoring at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) in February; wasn't far off that level in next three runs but his form slumped at Lingfield three weeks ago; only 1lb higher than for last success but he needs to bounce back on this return to turf.

16/1

7th

2

(9)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Antiquity

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Scored off 2lb lower over C&D in February and has remained in good form, most recently when fourth of 15 on turf (8.3f, good) three weeks ago; ought to be on the premises again.

5/1

4th

1

(8)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

16:07 Nottingham

Antiquity

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Won on Polytrack at Lingfield (1m) in February and was fair fifth in a Class 5 event at Wolverhampton last month; remains feasibly treated on his best form and his five turf runs include a win over C&D (good) last April; respected on this drop back in grade.

11/2

20/1

Form: 8689-0

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Seems to be treading water (tenth of 13 at Chelmsford last time after five months off) and today's longer trip isn't certain to suit.
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22

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

Sopelana

11st 4lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Cian Collins

Has had a busy time since sent hurdling last August; three wins include two over 2m at this venue, including in a handicap with this rider aboard; form has been uneven; bounced back from a dismal Fairyhouse run when second at Navan, again for this rider.

14/1

2nd

2

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:32 Navan

Sopelana

11st 1lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Cian Collins

Has had a busy time of it since sent hurdling last August; three wins include a Punchestown handicap with this rider aboard; form has been uneven; has to bounce back from a dismal Fairyhouse run.

10/1

Form: 755-

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Big prices and yet to make the frame at Lingfield/Wolverhampton (7f-9.4f), but there's stamina in her pedigree and she's not without hope now tackling a handicap over a longer trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

National Voice

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Jessica Bedi

Won by 22l on hurdling debut for Lemos de Souza at Market Rasen (2m, good) in June but the value of that form is open to question and both subsequent runs for Jessica Bedi (Flat/hurdle) were disappointing; has had wind surgery but she's 0-7 on that Flat and looks opposable back in this sphere.

33/1

4th

5

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

National Voice

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Jessica Bedi

Won by 22l on hurdling debut for Lemos de Souza at Market Rasen (2m, good) in June but the value of that form is open to question and both subsequent runs for Jessica Bedi (Flat/hurdle) were disappointing; has had wind surgery but she's 0-7 on that Flat and looks opposable back in this sphere.

33/1

Form: 005-04

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Looks exposed as poor; needs this longer trip to bring about some improvement (mixed messages from pedigree).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(3)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:28 Newcastle (AW)

General Gordon

8st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Adrian Nicholls

midfield

25/1

9th

9

(3)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:28 Newcastle (AW)

General Gordon

8st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Adrian Nicholls

midfield

25/1

4th

7

(3)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

General Gordon

8st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Adrian Nicholls

in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £198.50
Straight Forecast £184.37
Tricast £2056.12
Trifecta £2390.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rosco Rogers

NEWMARKET:

National Voice

The Guardian:

Antiquity

Daily Mail:

Return With Gold

POSTDATA:

Sopelana

D Express:

National Voice

The Sun:

Antiquity

RP RATINGS:

Rosco Rogers

The Times:

Rosco Rogers

Telegraph:

Rosco Rogers

Daily Mirror:

Rosco Rogers

The Star:

Rosco Rogers

Daily Record:

Rosco Rogers