March 06 / 18.00 Newcastle (AW)

18.00

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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Clear

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.10

Form: -74241 CD

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
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.
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7th

6

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:45 Carlisle

Pallas Lord

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Donald Whillans

Handy sort who is 1-1 here and ran well returned to turf when beaten a short head and a neck into third of eight at Hamilton (1m, good) a fortnight ago; ground faster than good probably not ideal, though.

7/1

3rd

3

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Pallas Lord

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Donald Whillans

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (7f) in February but below par both runs since, sixth in 8.5f handicap at Wolverhampton last time; has a rare run on turf now.

7/1

2

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

Pallas Lord

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Donald Whillans

Gained Newcastle win number ten in February; respectable sixth at Wolverhampton (8.6f) latest; it's hard to get excited by last year's turf exploits but he was runner-up over 1m here in April 2024.

15/2

OUR TIP

6/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 4-2175 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Has won here (over 7f/6f) twice, the most recent coming in Class 6 in January; no impression over C&D latest but that was a Class 5; back down in grade and now blinkered; chance.
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8th

10

(9)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Sam England

Last eight starts in classifieds and he didn't always get the breaks when third over C&D 12 days ago; that was one of his better recent efforts and he's firmly in calculations.

13/2

3rd

6

(5)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

Regressive 8yo; running respectably at this level in 2026 but 2l behind Woodrafff at Newcastle last week; never threatened over 1m2f on Thursday; easy enough to look elsewhere.

8/1

6th

10

(4)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:28 Newcastle (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

Spent most of a long career racing at shy of 1m and didn't look to see it out in one try over this far (C&D); not as good now and can miss the break and/or pull hard, so comes with risks attached.

8/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 293-69 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Three wins over C&D, the latest coming last September; however, pulled hard when failing to beat a rival under these conditions latest.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(6)

11th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Keep Me Stable

10st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Has been running well since March and she's won at Musselburgh (1m/7f, good) in her last three starts; up another 4lb but she's a strong traveller who still looks feasibly treated and is a big player again in her bid for a four-timer.

5/2

7

(8)

22nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Keep Me Stable

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Has been running well since March and always looked the most likely winner over C&D three weeks ago (good); fair shout off 4lb higher provided the ground doesn't soften up too much.

11/4

10/1

Form: 137-06 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Four-time C&D winner, the most recent coming in November; however, not so good more recently.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(5)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Drakeholes

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Alison Hamilton

A four-time course winner who arrives in decent nick, fourth of eight over 7f here 19 days ago; he ought to be thereabouts once more from an easing mark.

8/1

4th

6

(4)

6th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Drakeholes

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alison Hamilton

Four-time C&D winner, the most recent coming in November; however, not so good more recently.

10/1

6th

2

(5)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:58 Newcastle (AW)

Drakeholes

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Alison Hamilton

midfield in centre of group

10/1

100/30

Form: 512123 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Three course wins, two of them this year under Darragh Keenan; placed under an apprentice rider last two goes; leading claims.
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4th

7

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Concert Boy

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Katie Scott

All five wins have come here, the latest over C&D in December, and he was short-headed over 7f here on March 12; this hold-up horse was on the wrong end of a pace bias when 2l sixth over C&D last Saturday and could play a leading role if this pans out more favourably.

7/1

6th

10

(9)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Concert Boy

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Katie Scott

All of his five wins have been at Newcastle and he produced a strong finish to go close over 7f here last Thursday; only 1lb higher on this step back up in trip and he's an interesting contender.

5/1

2nd

9

(6)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Concert Boy

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Katie Scott

Two Class 6 wins here (including this trip) in late 2025 but recent efforts no more than respectable, including at Wolverhampton on Monday.

8/1

6th
5 (9)
Rory

6/1

Form: 080355 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
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.
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7th

7

(1)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Hold-up performer who needs the cards to fall right; losing run stretches back to July 2024 and others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

6th

7

(11)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:13 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

7-91 but without a win since July 2024; didn't get the breaks when fifth at Southwell (6f) on penultimate start and was an encouraging third to an in-form pair over C&D (beaten under 2l) 11 days ago; a likely player under Mulrennan.

4/1

13

(13)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

9st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Three-time course scorer; on a long losing sequence but holds a good chance off current mark, provided he takes well to first-time visor; has won in cheekpieces.

10/1

10/1

Form: 090-88 CD

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won C&D Class 5 in December 2023; has been struggling for a while but has had another breathing operation since latest start, which might help, and is down to Class 6 for the first time since a win at Ayr in 2023.
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5

(9)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Kalganov

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Dods

Losing run up to 18 and entitled to have run better than he did at Ayr last time (7f; handles soft); had been running quite well, though, and cheekpieces now replace a visor.

6/1

4

(6)

6th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Kalganov

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Losing run is mounting up; however, has proved consistent in the last two months and latest effort can be marked up (met traffic issues); defied a much higher mark over C&D in 2023 and enters the reckoning.

5/1

Form: 04807- D

Last run: 143 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Off since October and yet to show best form in a handful of goes on AW but he won Class 5 handicap on turf at Chester last summer so not safely dismissed at this level, especially with stable among the winners.
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Payout
Exacta £14.60
Straight Forecast £14.88
Tricast £157.00
Trifecta £166.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Odd Socks Havana

SPOTLIGHT:

Concert Boy

The Sun:

Drakeholes

The Star:

Pallas Lord

The Times:

Sir Maxi

Daily Mail:

Concert Boy

Daily Mirror:

Concert Boy

Daily Record:

Concert Boy

POSTDATA:

Odd Socks Havana

Telegraph:

Odd Socks Havana

The Guardian:

Odd Socks Havana

D Express:

Odd Socks Havana