January 31 / 14.58 Newcastle (AW)

14.58

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.50

Form: /0610-

Last run: 101 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Stablemate of Bitacora and also has first run for new yard; landed a gamble at Ffos Las (1m, heavy) last summer before finishing well held in a big field at the Curragh on only outing for Sarah Dawson; still lightly raced and may not have reached his ceiling; AW debut.
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5th

6

(4)

30th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Kempton (AW)

Our Dagger

8st 13lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Adrian Wintle

5yo who has had several different stables during his light career; well beaten at Galway last autumn on final two outings but he's well worth a second look today given he's 2-2 on AW, the latest of those wins coming over C&D last February; makes stable debut with new trainer's horses running well.

6/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 558-74 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Unplaced last eight starts but there was much more encouragement in his fourth of ten over C&D three weeks ago (Drakeholes was last); now 5lb lower than for his last win, which came over C&D last March; much respected.
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7th

6

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:45 Carlisle

Pallas Lord

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Donald Whillans

Handy sort who is 1-1 here and ran well returned to turf when beaten a short head and a neck into third of eight at Hamilton (1m, good) a fortnight ago; ground faster than good probably not ideal, though.

7/1

3rd

3

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Pallas Lord

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Donald Whillans

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (7f) in February but below par both runs since, sixth in 8.5f handicap at Wolverhampton last time; has a rare run on turf now.

7/1

2

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

Pallas Lord

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Donald Whillans

Gained Newcastle win number ten in February; respectable sixth at Wolverhampton (8.6f) latest; it's hard to get excited by last year's turf exploits but he was runner-up over 1m here in April 2024.

15/2

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 8242-7 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Just one win from 35 attempts, but he found only one too strong at Wolverhampton (8.6f) just after Christmas and he raced too freely over the same C&D next time; dropping back to 7f looks a good move and Billy Loughnane is a positive booking; high on the list.
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5th

9

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Al Baahy

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Prominent racer who won classified events at Wolverhampton (9.4f) and Lingfield (1m2f) in January but he's found things tough back in handicaps in his last three runs; has something to prove again and his sole turf win was in May 2023.

25/1

5th

2

(2)

5th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Baahy

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Kevin Frost

Won twice in January, including over 9.4f here, and he is back to a winning mark after three disappointing runs this spring; not a solid option.

8/1

8th

9

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Al Baahy

8st 10lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Kevin Frost

Turf winner back in May 2023 who found classified company his thing when going back-to-back on AW (9.5f/1m2f) in January; forced out of that grade subsequently and has found handicaps a stretch on last three starts.

14/1

Form: 28768- CD

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Recent form-figures look uninspiring, but he made a promising mid-race move over 1m here when last seen in December; today's drop back to 7f will not inconvenience him in the slightest and the headgear is now back on for the first time since last summer; scored back-to-back wins here last April and he's interesting from a reduced mark.
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4th

6

(8)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Odd Socks Havana

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Six of his seven wins have been on AW and yet to win beyond 8.5f; second of 11 at Pontefract (1m, good) ten days ago where he stayed on to suggest this longer trip should suit.

11/2

4th

6

(8)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Odd Socks Havana

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader from over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

11/2

2nd

3

(7)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Pontefract

Odd Socks Havana

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Seb Spencer

Probably better on the AW but won on turf for David O'Meara in July 2021 (6f, good); good second over 1m at Newcastle two runs back and not beaten far when seventh of 13 at Thirsk last week (7f, good to firm).

9/1

Form: 660-49

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden; well held over 1m here last week; unconvincing.
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5th

14

(5)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Top Gun Tina

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: David Thompson

Off the mark at Carlisle (1m) last July but her more recent form is less encouraging and she's finished down the field here (1m/7f) in last three starts; overall record is 1-31 and others are preferred; yard also runs Martin's Brig and Wheres The Crumpet.

20/1

8th

10

(3)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Top Gun Tina

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

Got off the mark at Carlisle (1m) last July but her more recent form is less encouraging, finishing behind Woodrafff and Starshot over 1m here a fortnight ago.

20/1

5th

7

(1)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Top Gun Tina

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

Got off the mark at Carlisle (1m) last July but her more recent form is less encouraging, just sixth of ten in classified event over C&D 40 days ago; others are much preferred.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4137-0 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Two C&D successes last autumn but his last two runs have been below par (especially poor on latest); needs to get back on track.
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3

(5)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Drakeholes

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Alison Hamilton

A four-time course winner who arrives in decent nick, fourth of eight over 7f here 19 days ago; he ought to be thereabouts once more from an easing mark.

8/1

4th

6

(4)

6th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Drakeholes

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alison Hamilton

Four-time C&D winner, the most recent coming in November; however, not so good more recently.

10/1

6th

2

(5)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:58 Newcastle (AW)

Drakeholes

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Alison Hamilton

midfield in centre of group

10/1

9/2

Form: 81327- D

Last run: 113 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Improved last year for the addition of a visor, winning over this trip at Doncaster and placed at Wolverhampton and Redcar; folded tamely at Ayr on final start but he's had four months off since and could bounce back.
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3rd

7

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Lumenbourg

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Generally very consistent over 7f last season but disappointed over that trip on recent seasonal debut and may find 6f here a bit sharp.

10/1

10th

8

(1)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:02 Doncaster

Lumenbourg

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Scored over C&D last July and in good form after until finishing only eighth in 7f Redcar handicap on his final run; this reliable sort can't be discounted despite a six-month absence.

10/1

1

(9)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Lumenbourg

10st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Beaten favourite in similar event over C&D last time and is still on career-high mark but remains in a very consistent vein of form that now reads 23313323 since April; solid.

7/2

11/2

Form: 573-52 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won two C&D handicaps last autumn and has remained in form, close second of 11 in classified stakes three weeks ago; fully exposed after 57 runs but should be thereabouts.
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4th

8

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

No problem with conditions but on a losing run and he needs to step up a level judged on recent efforts.

14/1

6th

9

(2)

19th Feb 2026

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

He has run some fair races this winter (had a third wind op prior to his return in October) but he was never in contention behind The Gay Blade over C&D nine days ago; others appeal more for win purposes.

8/1

6th

12

(6)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Without a win since October 2024 but made the frame over C&D off his basement handicap mark on three of his last four appearances and has each-way claims again in this classified race.

7/1

10/1

Form: 4/658/

Last run: 489 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Hard to weigh up; showed ability in 7f/1m races at Dundalk in 2022 and 2023, then failed to make an impact in three hurdle races; needs watching in the market for new stable after absence.
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9th

8

(9)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bitacora

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Daragh Bourke

Ex-Irish mare who made the breakthrough in a classified event at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last March but she's had only two runs since and has finished down the field in both of them; may have needed her comeback run at Southwell last month but she needs to bounce back near best; visor added.

16/1

7th

1

(12)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Bitacora

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

Ex-Irish mare who came good for Daragh Bourke at third attempt, when landing a touch in 8.6f Wolverhampton classified (Tapeta) one year ago; down the field in a handicap back there on only subsequent start; watch the market on this first start since May.

6/1

5

(2)

27th May 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bitacora

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Daragh Bourke

Ex-Irish mare who came good for Daragh Bourke at third attempt, in 8.6f classified here in March; might have a bit more to offer for her new yard over this longer trip; high on the list.

11/2

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Payout
Exacta £13.00
Straight Forecast £13.88
Tricast £40.93
Trifecta £46.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Yaahobby

SPOTLIGHT:

Pallas Lord

POSTDATA:

Al Baahy

The Times:

Odd Socks Havana

The Star:

Al Baahy

Daily Mirror:

Yaahobby

The Sun:

Yaahobby

Daily Record:

Yaahobby

Telegraph:

Pallas Lord

Daily Mail:

Pallas Lord

D Express:

Pallas Lord

The Guardian:

Odd Socks Havana