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

7th

9

(7)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Bantz

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Well handicapped on some of last year's form for Gemma Tutty but left that stable after some disappointing runs in the autumn and there has been no upturn after three starts for new trainer this year.

25/1

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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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
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

5

(7)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

15:22 Pontefract

Mrbluesky

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Gamely rewarded good support when off the mark at Newcastle (7f, AW) in February; however, he needs to produce more than he's managed in five starts back on turf over the summer, now 0-9 on this surface; first try at 1m2f.

13/2

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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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(4)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

19:40 Lingfield (AW)

Manton Road

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Richard Phillips

In-form 4yo who has been placed at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in his last two starts including when runner-up in a handicap last Monday; usually comes from off the pace and has claims if he gets the breaks.

4/1

2nd

7

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Manton Road

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Phillips

Two of his four wins in 2025 came in handicaps here, one over C&D; has been below that form since and a resurgent effort last time came in a classified race.

10/1

3rd

4

(10)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Manton Road

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Richard Phillips

Progressive in the early months of last year for Gay Kelleway but has lost his way; runs in 0-50 company for the first time but that's as a consequence of having regressed further for his current yard this season.

33/1

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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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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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