February 15 / 16.20 Newcastle (AW)

16.20

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  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 2m 0f 56y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Snow showers

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13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 22525-

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Sole win was in a maiden hurdle in 2022 but he finished runner-up four times last year including over C&D on his penultimate run; on same mark here and has claims if he can recapture that form after a short break.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(1)

19th Feb 2026

2m 0f 57y

Class 3

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Weddell Sea

8st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Mike Sowersby

Three Class 5 C&D wins, the latest by a nose on penultimate start; ran respectably in a Class 2 C&D contest (fourth, 16-1) latest; likely to give his best, although others make more appeal.

12/1

4th

11

(7)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:15 Newcastle (AW)

Weddell Sea

8st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Mike Sowersby

Behind New York Minute at Southwell before edging home in a Class 5 over C&D; will do well to follow up in this higher grade.

20/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: /097-7

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
7yo who was useful in his prime but all of his three wins were in 2021 and he's struggled since returning from a long absence in June; mark continues to fall but he has lots to prove.
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2nd

2

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 115y

Class 5

15:20 Doncaster

Golden Flame

9st 9lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Exposed 8yo but he was returning from 264 days off when winning by 3.5l at Ffos Las nine days ago (2m, good), despite pulling hard; Zoe Lewis rides again with a 4lb penalty; if as good again he'll be tough to beat.

5/4

1st

4

(7)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:39 Ffos Las

Golden Flame

9st 6lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Missed a chunk of his career and has been steadily regressive since; hit and miss last backend and is entitled to need this at his age after nine months off; wouldn't want too much rain.

6/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 12-462 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Just two wins from 37 starts but they both came on AW in September and he did well to go close at Southwell (2m) two weeks, when his rider dropped the rein 1f out; only 1lb higher here and he's respected back at the scene of his last win.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(7)

15th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Doublethetrouble

9st 4lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: John Butler

No problem with conditions and he's run some sound races in defeat on AW this year; might find a few better treated.

8/1

6th

8

(7)

15th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Doublethetrouble

9st 4lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: John Butler

No problem with conditions and he's run some sound races in defeat on AW this year; might find a few better treated.

8/1

5th

1

(2)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Doublethetrouble

9st 12lb

J: Katrine Holm

T: John Butler

in touch with leaders, not clear run and dropped to rear over 2f out, headway inside final 110yds, not pace to challenge

9/2

Form: 1-4133 C

Last run: 4 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has won three times on Tapeta (1m4f/1m6f) this winter and he's finished a creditable third in Class 4 events at Southwell and Wolverhampton the last twice; still looks on a workable mark and he's a big player if he copes with this step back up to 2m.
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8th

3

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

Swinging London

9st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John Mackie

Five wins on AW, including at Southwell (1m6f) last time; may remain competitive but looks by no means guaranteed to follow up, being 0-15 in Flat turf events; just 1-20 over hurdles.

6/1

1st

3

(2)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Swinging London

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: John Mackie

Dual C&D winner; beaten 2l when fourth of six here last month and he was unfortunate not to go even closer when fourth of 12 at Pontefract (1m4f, good to soft; short of room late on) 16 days ago; switches back to the AW with a good chance.

7/4

4th

3

(7)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

16:27 Pontefract

Swinging London

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Mackie

Returned to the Flat with respectable fourth of six at Southwell (1m4f, AW) last month but is still 3lb higher than for narrow AW win last autumn, and his Flat turf strike-rate is 0-14.

10/1

12/1

Form: 68-44

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in two of her three bumpers but well held in four Flat runs including on handicap debut over C&D (fourth of six) 11 days ago; cheekpieces are now added and she needs to significantly raise her game.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

11

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:00 Hexham

Saxon Star

10st 11lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

Made the frame in two bumpers and, after a modest spell on the Flat, didn't run badly when third on last month's hurdle debut at Newcastle (2m4f, good), albeit no match for the first two; could run into a place now back down in trip in first-time blinkers.

7/1

2nd

11

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:00 Hexham

Saxon Star

10st 11lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

Made the frame in two bumpers and, after a modest spell on the Flat, didn't run badly when third on last month's hurdle debut at Newcastle (2m4f, good), albeit no match for the first two; could run into a place now back down in trip in first-time blinkers.

7/1

3rd

7

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

13:30 Newcastle

Saxon Star

10st 12lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Brian Ellison

held up in rear, steady headway from 6th, went third when not fluent 3 out, weakened from 2 out

12/1

100/30

Form: 757/1- CD

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Pulled up over hurdles in his first two runs last year but he returned after another break with an eased-down win over C&D in December; that was a shock at 40-1 but he's only 2lb higher here and is a big player if he can back that up.
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4th

3

25th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

15:30 Catterick

Mafia Power

11st 7lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Patrick Neville

Far from solid on hurdles form and recorded a subsequent Flat success in a low grade (failed to back it up last time); others preferred.

20/1

6th

6

(4)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Mafia Power

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Patrick Neville

midfield

100/30

1st

2

(6)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Mafia Power

9st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Patrick Neville

prominent

12/1

Form: 40690-

Last run: 124 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Made an encouraging debut (9.4f, good) in Ireland last June but he's struggled in five runs since including when tailed off on his hurdling debut last month; now returns to the Flat for new yard and has plenty to prove at this new trip.
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8th

5

25th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

17:05 Kelso

Man Of Action

11st 0lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Gary Rutherford

Disappointed on a filthy day at Hexham last time but probably best judged on eariler efforts on a sound surface; will need to raise game if he's to win this, though.

6/1

3

3rd Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

16:27 Hexham

Man Of Action

11st 12lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Gary Rutherford

Launched handicap hurdle career with two wins this spring, the first over C&D on good ground; slightly disappointing when well-held third at Perth (3m, good) three months ago but further progress remains possible.

11/4

3

3rd Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:55 Perth

Man Of Action

11st 13lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Gary Rutherford

Launched handicap hurdle career with two wins this spring, the latter over C&D on good ground, and also ran well when clear third at Hexham (2m7f, good) 11 days ago; back in action just before latest 2lb rise takes effect and makes significant appeal.

5/2

Form: 74/9

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo who has finished down the field in three novice events including a 19l defeat at Kempton (1m3f) on recent comeback for new yard; now goes handicapping but he needs a transformation on this big step up in trip.
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8th

5

(5)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Breathless Bishop

9st 4lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

took keen hold, led, headed over 3f out

14/1

9th

2

(13)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

15:40 Kempton (AW)

Breathless Bishop

9st 6lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

pressed leader, joined leader 5f out

25/1

9th

2

(13)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

15:40 Kempton (AW)

Breathless Bishop

9st 6lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

pressed leader, joined leader 5f out

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £40.90
Straight Forecast £53.19
Tricast £189.42
Trifecta £142.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Doublethetrouble

RP RATINGS:

Weddell Sea

Daily Mail:

Swinging London

The Times:

Saxon Star

Daily Record:

Mafia Power

The Sun:

Swinging London

POSTDATA:

Doublethetrouble

Telegraph:

Doublethetrouble

D Express:

Doublethetrouble

The Star:

Doublethetrouble

The Guardian:

Weddell Sea

Daily Mirror:

Weddell Sea