February 15 / 19.25 Newcastle (AW)

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Win £1M With BetMGM’s Golden Goals Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Win £1M With BetMGM’s Golden Goals Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Snow showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 23-341 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Campaigned exclusively at this track since November, proving consistent and winning twice (including latest start); solid claims.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(1)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Rebeccas Girl

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gary Rutherford

Three course wins this winter, including at this trip; solid placed efforts the last twice and likely to go well once again.

4/1

3rd

6

(6)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Rebeccas Girl

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gary Rutherford

led

5/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 7-5121 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Previously had a poor strike-rate but has managed to win at Newcastle in two of his last three outings; not dismissed in current form.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4

(3)

25th Mar 2025

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Concert Boy

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Katie Scott

Already a dual scorer (including over C&D) here this year and he posted another good effort when runner-up to Just Typical over C&D 12 days ago; he's firmly in the picture off the same mark.

5/1

2nd

1

(7)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Concert Boy

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Katie Scott

Course regular who's enjoying a consistent year, with a couple of wins already; is a strong traveller who won't mind going back up from 7f and this mark should be within range if the race pans out his way (usually dropped in).

6/1

5th

7

(8)

6th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Concert Boy

9st 4lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Katie Scott

Three course wins, two of them this year under Darragh Keenan; placed under an apprentice rider last two goes; leading claims.

100/30

7/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 36-613 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Won classified event over C&D last month; close third, despite traffic issues, behind Concert Boy in handicap since; not ruled out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

4

(6)

10th Mar 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Elettaria

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Wainwright

C&D win in January and she has run well in defeat the last twice; a strong pace would enhance her claims and she's a key player with Paul Mulrennan back on board.

5/1

3rd

9

(5)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Elettaria

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: John Wainwright

dwelt start, in rear

7/1

3rd

1

(7)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Elettaria

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Wainwright

Two wins over C&D, the latest when beating Monsieur Fantaisie by a nose in a 0-50 classified event ten days ago with Mr Coco Bean and Believe Me Now further behind; likely to make her presence felt again.

9/2

Form: 58-742 CD BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Seven course wins include this race 12 months ago; steadily back to form in C&D contests this year, close second most recently (winner followed up since); respected.
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2nd

4

(8)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Pallas Lord

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Donald Whillans

He was bidding for a quick course hat-trick when narrowly denied by Broken Spear over C&D ten days ago (pair clear); closely matched with that rival again and much will depend on how easy a lead he can establish.

4/1

2nd

1

(6)

12th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Pallas Lord

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Donald Whillans

Had a fine time of things here last winter and having dropped in the weights he has rediscovered his form this month, winning over a mile last Tuesday and following up over this trip two days later; good chance of completing his hat-trick.

6/4

1st

4

(2)

6th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Pallas Lord

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Donald Whillans

Gained an eighth course win in 1m Class 6 handicap here on Tuesday, denying Odd Socks Havana; 4lb penalty; ought to go well again if this doesn't come too soon.

4/1

OUR TIP
5th
2 (8)
Rory

7/1

Form: 0-0803 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Signs of a return to form in C&D event 11 days ago and when running on late into fifth of 11 over 6f here on Friday; possibilities back in this Class 6.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

5

(9)

6th Mar 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Three course wins over 5f-6f; most recent win gained over 7f at Musselburgh last summer, although that's an easier test at the trip than this; bit more needed than in recent course starts.

6/1

5th

2

(8)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

9st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

7/1

5th

11

(4)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Having slipped down the weights he showed more promising signs when third of nine over 7f here ten days ago; slow starts are an issue but Paul Mulrennan replaces a 7lb claimer and he's not ruled out.

9/1

Form: 336-51 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Regained the winning thread at Southwell (7f) last week and remains well treated on peak form; dual course scorer; shortlisted.
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6th

4

(7)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Flash The Dash

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

slowly away, in rear

9/2

1st

8

(6)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Flash The Dash

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

6f and 7f winner at Newcastle (Tapeta); 5lb lower than when scoring there 12 months ago; handy mark but he was well below par over C&D latest and needs to bounce back.

9/1

1st

8

(6)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Flash The Dash

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

6f and 7f winner at Newcastle (Tapeta); 5lb lower than when scoring there 12 months ago; handy mark but he was well below par over C&D latest and needs to bounce back.

9/1

Form: 536-18 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Classified form here this year comprises a success and a poor effort; has not won a handicap since 2021; opposed.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(4)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Alexander James

9st 0lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Michael Herrington

in touch with leaders, in rear after 2f

20/1

8th

1

(8)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alexander James

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

dwelt start

6/1

8th

1

(8)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alexander James

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

dwelt start

6/1

40/1

Form: 363-69 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner down the years; ended his 2024 campaign with a sound effort but has poor claims on 2025 form.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(6)

10th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Anif

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

held up in rear, switched right over 2f out, headway over 1f out, pressed winner final 110yds, no extra towards finish

12/1

8th

8

(10)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Anif

9st 2lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

in rear, midfield after 2f

40/1

9th

7

(11)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:52 Southwell (AW)

Anif

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Prolific winning veteran, with one of his 13 successes coming over C&D; inconsistent but, as he showed when a close third over C&D on his penultimate start, when he gets it together he can be very competitive; each-way player.

20/1

Form: 9293-6 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner, most recently off this mark in September; has lacked consistency since; it's unclear what to expect.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(1)

20th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Keep Me Stable

9st 5lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Linda Perratt

Three-time C&D winner off higher marks, most recently in September; finished second here last week and is due to go back up 1lb in future; major contender.

11/4

2nd

3

(3)

10th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Keep Me Stable

9st 8lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

took keen hold, pressed leaders, led over 1f out, headed final 110yds, kept on

6/1

3rd

8

(6)

6th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Keep Me Stable

9st 2lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

Three wins over C&D, the latest coming last September; however, pulled hard when failing to beat a rival under these conditions latest.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £17.80
Straight Forecast £18.04
Tricast £104.47
Trifecta £112.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pallas Lord

POSTDATA:

Rebecca's Girl

The Guardian:

Flash The Dash

Daily Mail:

Elettaria

Daily Record:

Concert Boy

The Times:

Rebecca's Girl

The Sun:

Rebecca's Girl

RP RATINGS:

Pallas Lord

Telegraph:

Pallas Lord

D Express:

Pallas Lord

Daily Mirror:

Flash The Dash

The Star:

Flash The Dash