January 31 / 15.28 Newcastle (AW)

15.28

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BetUK: It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 1226-3 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Went close over 5f here in December but two subsequent runs over 6f have been at a lower level; needs to bounce back but Billy Loughnane is a positive booking and it's certainly possible.
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2nd

7

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:38 Newcastle (AW)

Tickets

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Patrick Neville

Unplaced elsewhere on final three starts for Ben Haslam but wasn't running badly and three out of his last four wins have come at this venue; on a career-low mark and could play a leading role back here in a first-time tongue-tie on his stable debut.

13/2

5th

8

(10)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Ripon

Tickets

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Short of room before catching the eye with late headway for fifth over 7f at Southwell three weeks ago; has done most of his winning on AW but a fast-ground win at Redcar last spring shows he's effective on turf; Jet Warrior has to be considered the stable number one but he's still of interest.

4/1

5th

5

(4)

7th May 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Tickets

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Three of his four wins on the AW have been at Newcastle, the most recent in a classified event in February; runner-up there in first-time cheekpieces in March but ran below his best at Redcar (7f, good to firm) 17 days ago.

8/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 844-4D1 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
First past the post over this trip at Lingfield nine days ago, only to be disqualified for weighing in light; had been slipping in the ratings whilst threatening to come good; unlikely to be far away.
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10th

3

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

14:43 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hierarchy

9st 13lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Scored off 2lb lower at Lingfield (6f, AW) in February and ran his best race since when fourth of seven at Ffos Las (6f, good) last month; not out of this.

12/1

4th

2

(6)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ffos Las

Hierarchy

10st 1lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Inconsistent on the AW this year, aside from winning in February and without a win on turf since 2023; his recent third at Lingfield (soft) was quite remote.

12/1

3rd

3

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Lingfield

Hierarchy

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Inconsistent on AW this year, aside from winning in February; well treated on best turf form but hasn't scored in this sphere since 2023.

10/1

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4/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 2644-1 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Admirable veteran who retains vim and verve, and he notched win number 17 over C&D three weeks ago, making all; nudged back up 1lb; should give it another good shot.
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6

(6)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:35 Epsom

Muscika

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David O’Meara

Veteran with 18 wins on his CV, including over C&D; last success was from the front at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in May but he's been well held in both runs since; bit to prove again but has possibilities if he can bounce back.

12/1

8/1

Form: 17/7-6 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on her first outing after a lengthy absence but she showed more when sixth of eight at Chelmsford next time when the drop to 5f was probably against her; down 6lb in two runs and well handicapped if she continues to build; tactically versatile and lightly raced for her age.
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3rd

2

(10)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:34 Goodwood

Momaer

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Jack Morland

Beaten favourite at Windsor recently (6f, good to firm), though had a tricky draw and endured a wide trip; all things considered, it was a solid run; won't mind rain, either.

5/2

2nd

5

(15)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

14:10 Windsor

Momaer

9st 6lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Jack Morland

0-4 since returning from one-year absence for new stable in the autumn but her AW fourth in January was quite encouraging and she was unlucky not to finish a bit closer to the target on last month's turf return; not ruled out.

14/1

16/1

Form: 08700-

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Dual 7f turf winner when with Karl Burke, showed little in four runs for Richard Newland & Jamie Insole; carries obvious risks but his mark has plummeted and his new stable has a good record with recruits from other yards.
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8th

1

(4)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Respectful

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Won twice over 7f for Karl Burke as a 2yo; not much to celebrate since but his stable debut in January (C&D) wasn't without hope and he's now 10lb lower; not solid but a big run wouldn't be a bolt from the blue.

8/1

4

(5)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Hamilton

Respectful

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Dual 7f winner for Karl Burke as a 2yo; failed to win for his next yard but his mark has eased considerably and he got no luck last time at Carlisle (6f); not discounted.

10/1

7

(1)

12th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:45 Carlisle

Respectful

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Dual 7f winner for Karl Burke as a 2yo who's proved hard to place for two yards since; handicapper easing off now and he may have needed his recent Thirsk run, back from six months off, but he'll need to improve a deal on that.

20/1

Form: 5096-7 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
3-9 at Newcastle, 0-14 elsewhere; might have needed the run after 139 days off (slowly away, always behind) when seventh of nine over C&D two weeks ago; has dropped to a mark 9lb lower than when last successful, so she's of clear interest if building on that last run.
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3rd

2

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Sibyl Charm

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Three-time AW winner; only 1-17 on turf but gained the success off current mark at Ayr (6f, good) in August; good chance provided she returns to that form.

10/1

3rd

2

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Sibyl Charm

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Three-time AW winner; only 1-17 on turf but gained the success off current mark at Ayr (6f, good) in August; good chance provided she returns to that form.

10/1

7th
4 (1)
Kitaab

9/2

Form: 5132-2 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Tends to come from the rear; two wins include a comfortable one over C&D last autumn; now 8lb higher but he ran respectably when second at Wolverhampton 18 days ago and could have a say again.
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7th

10

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:12 Chester

Kitaab

8st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

No win since October 2024 but he's on a reduced mark and showed signs of a revival when fourth at Thirsk (6f, good; 11-1) last month; has possibilities if he can build on that and he's effective at this trip.

12/1

4th

10

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Thirsk

Kitaab

8st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Philip Kirby

No win since October 2024 (Newcastle); weakened quickly on turf return at Doncaster (7f) three weeks ago; the only real glimpse of life this year was when a never-nearer fourth at Southwell (5f; 25-1) in February; stablemate of East Tyrone.

33/1

8th

1

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Kitaab

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Dual AW winner but he's generally struggled this year and was beaten 10l at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) last month; continues to drop down the weights but he has plenty to prove and is 0-11 on turf.

14/1

13/2

Form: 731-25 CD BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Talented but quirky; winner and runner-up over C&D in December/January, then spoiled chance with very slow start at Southwell two weeks ago; unseated his rider, got loose before the start and withdrawn here eight days ago; can't be trusted but he's a plausible candidate if getting away on terms.
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10th

7

(7)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Recorded back-to-back C&D wins last October (the second off 3lb lower) but the wheels came off in his hat-trick bid in November; back from 161 days off with a point to prove.

16/1

8

(6)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Comes here chasing a C&D hat-trick after two narrow wins last month; still feasibly weighted up 3lb and should be in the thick of the action.

9/2

8

(6)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Comes here chasing a C&D hat-trick after two narrow wins last month; still feasibly weighted up 3lb and should be in the thick of the action.

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £25.80
Straight Forecast £20.96
Tricast £115.47
Trifecta £133.60

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Kitaab

RP RATINGS:

Hierarchy

SPOTLIGHT:

Momaer

POSTDATA:

Tickets

Telegraph:

Sibyl Charm

Daily Mail:

Muscika

The Guardian:

Kitaab

Daily Mirror:

Kitaab

Daily Record:

Kitaab

The Times:

Hierarchy

The Sun:

Hierarchy

The Star:

Tickets

NEWMARKET:

Momaer

D Express:

Momaer