February 15 / 17.25 Newcastle (AW)

17.25

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BetUK: It’s Where The UK Bets Restricted Maiden Stakes (For Horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3942
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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BetUK: It’s Where The UK Bets Restricted Maiden Stakes (For Horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Snow showers

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
25,000euros yearling; ninth foal; closely related to 5f/6f winner Shamsaya (including AW; RPR 92), half-brother to five winners including Gussy Mac (5f 2yo including Listed/AW; 95) and Simplexity (6.5f-1m including AW/US); dam Listed-placed 5f/7f 2yo winner (97); plenty to like on paper and he needs watching in the market.
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1

(3)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Sandown

Last Shamardal

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Unraced as 2yo but was quick out of the blocks in the spring, winning twice on Tapeta (6f and 7f); has continued in form since and his recent sixth in a big field at York (7f, good; just behind Miss Collada) was encouraging; close up again.

11/2

6th

10

(13)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 York

Last Shamardal

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

A model of consistency in five runs to date, winning twice on AW (6f/7f) and forced to race wide when third of seven at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) four weeks ago; should be in the thick of things again.

10/1

6th

10

(13)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 York

Last Shamardal

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

A model of consistency in five runs to date, winning twice on AW (6f/7f) and forced to race wide when third of seven at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) four weeks ago; should be in the thick of things again.

10/1

Form: 5-2

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to owner's top-class 3yo miler Rosallion; faded into a well-held fifth on Redcar debut (7f, soft) in November but he left that form behind when a front-running second here (7f) last month; that form puts him firmly in the picture and he's open to more progress on this drop in trip.
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6th

4

(9)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:05 Doncaster

Lord Capulet

10st 0lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Kevin Ryan

Had a good season already and Toby Moore's claim is welcomed when he might be a shade high in the weights now; beaten 2l at Chester last time, just behind King's School whom he beat the time before.

13/2

3rd

4

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Chester

Lord Capulet

10st 13lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Is enjoying a fine season and he racked up a fifth victory at Redcar (7f) in May; posted another very good effort with second of ten in 7f Newcastle handicap 24 days ago so he's a likely player once more.

5/2

2nd

1

(5)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Lord Capulet

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Front-runner who's won five already this year, the first four over C&D; a 5lb rise for his latest turf victory under 5lb claimer Jack Nicholls demands more but such has been his rate of progress he may well be up to it.

11/4

100/30

Form: 084-2

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has improved with each of his four runs and he finished well when runner-up behind a useful prospect at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) two weeks ago; just about sets the standard on that form and he's a key player.
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4th

8

(12)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:55 Carlisle

Fan Mail

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Both wins have come over 6f on AW; two good runs at Carlisle this summer, second in May and third on Saturday, but they were over 6f and his stamina for this trip is the obvious concern.

12/1

3rd

7

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

20:39 Carlisle

Fan Mail

10st 1lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Tim Easterby

Two AW wins to his name and his close second over C&D (good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) in May was up with his best turf form; back on that latter mark after two lesser efforts so can't be readily dismissed.

7/1

5th

4

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:38 Ripon

Fan Mail

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Dual 6f winner on the AW; decent efforts last two turf runs, notably when neck second on good to soft at Carlisle last month (6f; cheekpieces on for first time); fair fifth in first-time blinkers at Thirsk last time (6f, good); cheekpieces the preferred option this time; could go well.

3/1

66/1

Form: 7-5

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Struggled at big prices in both his runs and latest was at this track (1m) last week; has lots to find on this return to sprinting and minor handicaps will be more suitable.
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4

(2)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Galtee

8st 13lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Struggled at big prices in both his runs and latest was at this track (1m) last week; has lots to find on this return to sprinting and minor handicaps will be more suitable.

66/1

5th

4

(6)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Galtee

8st 11lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

towards rear

66/1

5th

4

(6)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Galtee

8st 11lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

towards rear

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; gelded half-brother to Bahrain 7f winner Deccan Warrior; dam 7f winner (RPR 71), half-sister to useful 5f 2yo winner Soapy Aitken, out of 5f winner; has fair standard to aim at on debut and is probably best watched.
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4th

1

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

18:40 Yarmouth

Gorgeous Mr George

10st 4lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Dylan Cunha

Course specialist who has won over 1m here on his last two starts (good to firm; for Taryn Langley), most recently 19 days ago off a 4lb lower mark than today's; needs things to drop right given the way he's ridden but he can't be dismissed now returned to 7f.

2/1

1st

1

(1)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

11:30 Yarmouth

Gorgeous Mr George

10st 1lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Dylan Cunha

Yarmouth specialist who turned things around with a comfortable success over C&D (good to firm) last week; only 3lb higher under a penalty and he's a major player again in his bid for a fifth course win.

100/30

1st

9

(4)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:25 Yarmouth

Gorgeous Mr George

9st 4lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Dylan Cunha

Three wins (7f-1m) and three second-place finishes (6f-1m) at Yarmouth last season; not hit the same heights this time round and although soft ground was a valid excuse last time, he needs a full revival to take this.

10/1

Form: 87

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Hasn't shown much at big prices in his two runs on Tapeta (5f/6f) this year and can only be watched.
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6

(4)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Spirit Of Newlife

8st 13lb

J: Harry Russell

T: John & Sean Quinn

Hasn't shown much at big prices in his two runs on Tapeta (5f/6f) this year and can only be watched.

100/1

7th

6

(3)

30th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

12:42 Southwell (AW)

Spirit Of Newlife

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

66-1, slowly away and always behind on last week's Newcastle debut (6f); needs to have learned quickly from that.

40/1

7th

6

(3)

30th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

12:42 Southwell (AW)

Spirit Of Newlife

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

66-1, slowly away and always behind on last week's Newcastle debut (6f); needs to have learned quickly from that.

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
5,000gns half-sister to three winners including Eloquent Arthur (6f-1m; RPR 88) and Rebel Angel (8.6f-13.5f including AW/France); dam 7f 2yo winner (78), out of 7f winning half-sister to 6f Group 1 winner Fayr Jag; this looks a tough enough starting point and yard is 2-38 in maidens in recent years.
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6th

4

(1)

12th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Toosexyformysocks

8st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Mark Walford

carried left start, always behind

100/1

9th

7

(6)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Toosexyformysocks

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Mark Walford

66-1 and always behind when tenth of 11 at Newcastle ten days ago (6f); hard to fancy on the back of that.

50/1

7

(6)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Toosexyformysocks

8st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Mark Walford

5,000gns half-sister to three winners including Eloquent Arthur (6f-1m; RPR 88) and Rebel Angel (8.6f-13.5f including AW/France); dam 7f 2yo winner (78), out of 7f winning half-sister to 6f Group 1 winner Fayr Jag; this looks a tough enough starting point and yard is 2-38 in maidens in recent years.

33/1

Form: 77-

Last run: 213 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Well-held seventh in her two runs at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) last summer, with RPRs in the 40s on both occasions; best watched on return.
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7

(8)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Ripon

Martha Costello

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Reached the frame for the second time in handicaps when third over 1m at Redcar (good to firm) four weeks ago, although the reopposing Mission To Malton was ahead in second.

11/2

7

(8)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Ripon

Martha Costello

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Reached the frame for the second time in handicaps when third over 1m at Redcar (good to firm) four weeks ago, although the reopposing Mission To Malton was ahead in second.

11/2

3rd

6

(6)

1st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Martha Costello

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

towards rear against near rail, steady headway over 2f out, went third over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to eight winners including Mixed Intention (French 7.5f/1m including AW/Listed; RPR 110), Meritocracy (5f/6f 2yo including AW; 95) and Naseem (1m AW 2yo; 95); dam unraced half-sister to Italian 7.5f Listed winner; has good pedigree and market should guide on debut.
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6

(6)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Sharon Curly

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

Solid spell featured two summer wins; no further progress since and finished behind two of today's rivals, albeit not entirely disgraced, over C&D most recently.

8/1

6th

6

(10)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Sharon Curly

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Won at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in June and at Haydock (7f, good) in July; ran respectably at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last month and holds claims now returned to turf.

9/1

9

(7)

19th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sharon Curly

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Showed fair form in three 6f AW maidens at Newcastle; has improved since handicapping with wins at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) and Haydock (7f, good); below par when favourite back on AW last time but not without a chance.

4/1

Form: 5

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
28-1 on her Southwell debut (5f, Tapeta) last month and was never involved before finishing a 10l fifth nine; looked inexperienced in that race but she needs a transformation on this step up in trip; yard also runs Sharon Curly.
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7th

2

(3)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Triple Wishes

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

slowly away, towards rear

5/1

4th

5

(4)

1st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Triple Wishes

8st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders, outpaced over 1f out, rallied inside final 110yds, no impression

33/1

10

(5)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Triple Wishes

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

28-1 on her Southwell debut (5f, Tapeta) last month and was never involved before finishing a 10l fifth nine; looked inexperienced in that race but she needs a transformation on this step up in trip; yard also runs Sharon Curly.

25/1

Form: 5-2

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Shaped with some promise on her C&D debut in December and she built on that when a keeping-on second over 5f here (hood added) last month; that form makes her one of the leading contenders in this line-up and she should have more to offer back up in trip; respected.
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2nd

6

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

11:30 Nottingham

Volendam

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Sole win from 21 starts came at Bath (1m, good) in April; bounced back from a poor effort when runner-up over this C&D last month and shaped as if still in good form at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago, leaving the impression the return to 1m would suit; chance.

7/2

5th

12

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:42 Wetherby

Volendam

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Belatedly opened account with clear win at Bath (1m, good) in April, her 18th start, and rebounded from lesser effort when second at Nottingham (8.3f, good to soft) last month; has a tendency to race too freely, so this drop back in trip could be a good move; others have more potential, though.

8/1

2nd

4

(8)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:20 Nottingham

Volendam

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tony Carroll

Heavy defeat last time took her AW record to 0-15; opened her account with comfortable win at Bath (1m) earlier in April and remains unexposed on turf; not ruled out.

20/1

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

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RP RATINGS:

Fan Mail

Daily Record:

Volendam

POSTDATA:

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The Times:

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The Guardian:

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Daily Mail:

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D Express:

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The Sun:

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The Star:

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TOPSPEED:

Fan Mail

Telegraph:

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Fan Mail