February 14 / 17.30 Newcastle (AW)

17.30

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  • Prize money: £3297.42
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Scattered showers

4/1

Form: 5-9317 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 11th attempt when scrambling home in a C&D handicap last month; failed to back it up over a mile last week; return to Class 6 company may help.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

9

(14)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Bantz

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

Ended his time with Gemma Tutty under a cloud and he has found it tough going for his new yard in 2026; now tried in blinkers (well beaten in one run in cheekpieces); risky.

12/1

7th

11

(2)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Bantz

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

Dual 7f winner who's pulled hard and not seen it out in three previous tries over this trip; shown very little in five runs for his current yard in any case.

25/1

11th

8

(13)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 6

15:15 Beverley

Bantz

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Well treated on last year's form but hasn't got anything going since moving yards; now goes in cheekpieces.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 009-75

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Tumbling down the weights and he wasn't beaten far into fifth at Wolverhampton 11 days ago; due to be 1lb lower from the weekend but he's not discounted, especially if stronger in the betting.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(6)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue Endeavour

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Grace Harris

0-20 now but had ground/trip excuses for his three below-par runs in September/October and returned from break with fairly respectable fourth of six in Lingfield classified on Wednesday; not out of this if that recent outing has brought him on.

10/1

4th

6

(1)

14th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

12:25 Lingfield (AW)

Rogue Endeavour

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Grace Harris

19-race maiden; out of sorts when last seen, albeit there were mitigating circumstances on his last three outings; others look safer.

25/1

100/30

Form: 0329-4

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
0-9 but he has shown winning potential; his best efforts have come over 1m at Southwell and a personal best will be required if he is to make it tenth time lucky.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

1

(3)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Mrbluesky

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Gary Rutherford

Just 1-18 for Richard Fahey but the win came over C&D and off a 7lb higher mark; ended 2025 quietly though and sold for 1,200gns after latest run; risky on stable debut back from 324 days off.

14/1

8th

2

(3)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mrbluesky

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Sole success came here over 7f in February off 4lb higher mark; mainly consistent since, finishing fourth of 12 over C&D 12 days ago; each-way claims.

5/1

4th

12

(3)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mrbluesky

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

Won a 7f handicap off a 3lb high mark in February; not progressed on turf since then (tailed off when tried over 1m2f last time); may fare better back on the AW.

16/1

Form: 06639-

Last run: 129 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
No real progress for the switch to nurseries last year; hopes would appear to rest on the longer trip and switch to AW sparking something extra.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

10

(3)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Love Games

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

0-10 but placed a couple of times since handicapping; not so good on two turf runs during the summer but may have more to offer in first-time cheekpieces back on AW.

8/1

11th

12

(3)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Thirsk

Love Games

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

0-9 but placed a couple of times since handicapping, including when beaten a head and a nose into third of ten at Southwell (6f, AW) in February; didn't run so well at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) in May and now has a bit to prove back up in trip.

10/1

Form: 87-0

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Uncompetitive in two turf sprints last summer and again here on last month's return to action (5f); this trip should be more suitable on pedigree and Paul Mulrennan is booked for his handicap debut; likely improver.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

Form: 3-2113 D BF

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
On the up for Gay Kelleway this winter, relegated to second at Lingfield before getting off the mark at Wolverhampton (7f) last month; followed up over 8.6f 13 days ago (runner-up has won since); didn't find much off the bridle when third at Kempton on Wednesday but still needs taking seriously at this level.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(11)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Manton Road

9st 7lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Richard Phillips

Three-time course winner over 7f/8.6f and suggested he needed a return to a stiffer test when fifth of 11 at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) six days ago; respected.

5/1

5th

7

(10)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Manton Road

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Richard Phillips

Caught late after hanging left in a C&D classified event two starts ago before gaining his fifth AW success at Wolverhampton (7f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) three weeks ago; a 4lb rise still leaves him fairly treated on old form and he has to be respected.

9/2

1st

11

(2)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Manton Road

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Richard Phillips

Two course wins include one over C&D; has been placed in each of his last three starts, most recently when getting caught late after hanging left at Lingfield (1m) 17 days ago; drops in trip with cheekpieces on for the first time and he's shortlisted.

10/1

Form: 05-6

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Big prices and has run to a modest level in three 6f starts on Tapeta this winter; step up in trip and switch to low-grade handicaps offers hope of better.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(1)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

18:33 Ayr

Nave Force

9st 0lb

J: Archie Young

T: Linda Perratt

Has achieved little to date, including on turf debut at Carlisle when finishing last (6f handicap).

50/1

12th

10

(4)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:15 Carlisle

Nave Force

9st 1lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Linda Perratt

Only run on Tapeta to date and has achieved little, including in a hood (off today) when last seen ten weeks ago; trainer, who also saddles Jackchester, is best known for older horses and boasts an ordinary record with 3yos in recent times.

33/1

12th

10

(4)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:15 Carlisle

Nave Force

9st 1lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Linda Perratt

Only run on Tapeta to date and has achieved little, including in a hood (off today) when last seen ten weeks ago; trainer, who also saddles Jackchester, is best known for older horses and boasts an ordinary record with 3yos in recent times.

33/1

14/1

Form: 6-86

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
She has run to a modest level in three C&D runs this winter; faces a more realistic task now handicapping at a low level.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(4)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

14:43 Nottingham

Crangy

8st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

in touch with leaders, brief headway on far side of group 2f out, weakened over 1f out

50/1

9th

10

(4)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

14:43 Nottingham

Crangy

8st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

in touch with leaders

50/1

7th

9

(1)

12th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Crangy

8st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

No improvement for the switch to handicaps when sixth of eight here last month (7f; 66-1); hopes rest on the drop in trip sparking major improvement.

33/1

Selections

POSTDATA:

Manton Road

SPOTLIGHT:

Kilo Sunshine

RP RATINGS:

Bantz

Daily Mirror:

Mrbluesky

The Guardian:

Manton Road

The Sun:

Manton Road

The Star:

Manton Road

Daily Record:

Manton Road

The Times:

Kilo Sunshine

Telegraph:

Kilo Sunshine

Daily Mail:

Kilo Sunshine

D Express:

Bantz