February 27 / 17.00 Newcastle (AW)

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BetUK: It’s Where The UK Bets Classified Stakes (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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BetUK: It’s Where The UK Bets Classified Stakes (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 08-555 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Successful in C&D handicap last May; has fifthitis this year, having failed to settle in his races; could well prove less headstrong and raise his game with hood now fitted on classified debut; interesting.
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4th

7

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Raft Up

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

In fine form at 6f on the AW of late, winning at Southwell and Newcastle; has a better strike-rate on sand than turf (1-17) but he was running to a similar level on grass as AW in 2025 and it may be unwise to presume he's a one-surface wonder; respected.

3/1

1st

5

(8)

1st May 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Raft Up

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

Good efforts in all three 6f runs this year, placed behind the prolific Yorkshire Glory twice and readily seeing off five rivals at Southwell eight days ago; 1lb well in under a penalty; should go well.

5/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 33-665

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Dual handicap winner; unable to take advantage of the drop to this level at Southwell last time but that was her first attempt over 5f; major player at the weights and returning to 6f looks a plus.
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4

(8)

19th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lauras Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Close second in a 6f course classified last month but not in the same form at Southwell twice since, taking her record to 2-39; Liam Bailey in form but others are still preferred

12/1

11th

6

(12)

10th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Lauras Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Liam Bailey

C&D winner two years ago but that remains her last success; close second at this level at Newcastle last month (6f) but faded into sixth over C&D a fortnight ago; capable of a prominent showing.

7/1

6th

5

(6)

24th Feb 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Lauras Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Won a C&D fillies' handicap in March 2024; hasn't won since, but was a creditable second in a 6f classified at Newcastle last week; has an each-way chance back up in trip.

6/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 62-437 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Has a record of 3-51 overall and 1-8 for current yard; by no means a frequent winner but has respectable C&D handicap form this winter and looks a leading contender on these terms.
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7th

10

(3)

28th Apr 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Tommytwohoots

8st 10lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Last run was too bad to be true and had made a positive start for this yard, and he's closely matched with Dr Ali; possibilities.

10/1

12th

15

(17)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Tommytwohoots

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

On a long losing sequence but he has started life well for John Mackie on last two outings, fourth of 12 in 5f Catterick handicap ten days ago; very much one to consider off the same mark with cheekpieces refitted.

10/1

4th

10

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Tommytwohoots

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John Mackie

Finished second in this race in 2023 (soft) and 2024 (heavy); good second at Wolverhampton on his stable debut (6f) two weeks ago; well drawn back on turf but his 18 turf runs have seen him steer clear of anything faster than good to soft.

6/1

4th
7 (9)
Sadiiki

33/1

Form: 868-

Last run: 163 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Well down this pack on bare figures, having achieved little in turf novice events last year; combination of first-time hood and new surface needs to make a difference.
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12th

11

(1)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Sadiiki

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Fred Watson

Peak RPR of just 44 in her nine starts; hard to recommend back from a 142-day layoff.

33/1

7th

8

(6)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sadiiki

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Fred Watson

Fourth in three classifieds over C&D this year, this is a tougher assignment on her handicap debut.

20/1

4th

7

(5)

1st Aug 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:53 Newcastle (AW)

Sadiiki

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Fred Watson

Lightly raced 4yo who has shown only very modest form, failing to threaten when fourth in two C&D classified races in February/March, when last seen; this is a weaker race of its type but her claims aren't compelling.

10/1

Form: -27726 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
On a long losing sequence but has threatened to end it, having finished runner-up four times since autumn; below par in three of last four runs but holds a good chance if running to his recent best.
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8th

10

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Ayr

Bernie The Bear

8st 9lb

J: Jamie Gormley

T: Linda Perratt

Yet to win on turf (0-17) and his 'most recent' AW win was at Wolverhampton (6f) in December 2023; nothing positive to take from his last four starts, including when weakening quickly at Musselburgh (7f; 40-1) three weeks ago.

50/1

9th

10

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Bernie The Bear

9st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

All three wins came on AW in 2023 when trained by Richard Fahey; only narrowly denied by The Gay Blade over 6f at Newcastle in February but hasn't been in same form since, including behind that reopposing rival there last week.

14/1

6th

8

(2)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bernie The Bear

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

All three wins came on AW in 2023 when trained by Richard Fahey; has run poorly on last two starts; best watched for now.

25/1

16/1

Form: 60-306 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Veteran who is on a long losing run and has something to find on balance of recent form; midfield in 5f classified event here last time, taking AW record to 0-16.
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7th

11

(10)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:43 Hamilton

John Kirkup

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: David Thompson

Placed at Musselburgh last weekend but recorded a meagre RPR; the veteran remains on a near two-year losing spell.

20/1

10

(10)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:22 Musselburgh

John Kirkup

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: David Thompson

Veteran who has not won since October 2023 and has finished in rear on his last four outings; others appeal more.

25/1

12

(8)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Carlisle

John Kirkup

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: David Thompson

Veteran who is versatile ground-wise but he's not won since October 2023 and has finished in rear in last three starts; down the list.

25/1

Form: 78770- D

Last run: 158 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
On the decline last year for Linda Perratt; scored twice during a spell with Rebecca Menzies in 2022/2023 and could revive on first run since rejoining this stable; heed the market signals.
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11

(1)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Mews House

9st 0lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Rebecca Menzies

Without a win since May 2023 when previously trained by this yard and he's since dropped a long way in the weights; below his best at Catterick (6f, soft; first-time visor) a week ago and needs to get back on track.

16/1

6th

8

(9)

23rd Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

Mews House

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Rebecca Menzies

Course record of 3-9 includes a nose defeat of Quercus off topweight in this race in 2022 (good to firm); 5lb wrong this time and effectiveness on soft or worse untested since September 2021; debuted visor no certainty to inspire, all seven wins having been gained free of headgear.

15/2

Form: 856-50

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 33

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden who failed to beat a rival in latest outing; has the worst chance on ratings and needs marked improvement in first-time headgear.
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11th

7

(9)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Safios Princess

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Simon Whitaker

Poor form in eight runs from 5f to 1m; no appeal.

50/1

6th

8

(1)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:02 Southwell (AW)

Safios Princess

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Simon Whitaker

Poor form in seven runs from 5f to 1m; headgear absent today; no appeal.

100/1

10th

8

(11)

10th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Safios Princess

9st 9lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Simon Whitaker

Poor form in six starts over further; not easily recommended.

66/1

OUR TIP

Form: -52482

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Close second in two of her last three classified attempts, latest at Southwell (6f) where she belied 66-1 odds; just no certainty to go one better, with record 0-33.
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5

(3)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

14:50 Yarmouth

Fast Flo

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Christine Dunnett

Beaten only 2l but readily dealt with by B Associates in a 7f classified here 12 days ago (good), taking her career record to 0-43; probably that bit more effective down at 6f, but still brave to name this the day.

33/1

2

(7)

3rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

15:07 Yarmouth

Fast Flo

9st 9lb

J: Dominique Van Der Kraats

T: Christine Dunnett

Placed three times in 11 visits here but is now 0-42 and looks up against it, even at this level; stable also runs Primrose Maid.

25/1

10

(9)

16th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Fast Flo

8st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Christine Dunnett

41-race maiden but her best efforts on turf have been here; went off the boil in the spring but it was a respectable effort when sixth of 14 here (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; weakened gradually that day so the return to this trip might help a bit.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £17.60
Straight Forecast £15.72
Trifecta £52.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Raft Up

RP RATINGS:

Bernie The Bear

The Guardian:

Fast Flo

POSTDATA:

Tommytwohoots

The Times:

Raft Up

Telegraph:

Raft Up

Daily Mail:

Raft Up

The Sun:

Raft Up

D Express:

Bernie The Bear

The Star:

Bernie The Bear

Daily Mirror:

Fast Flo

Daily Record:

Fast Flo