March 13 / 20.30 Newcastle (AW)

20.30

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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

Form: -21510 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Serial hard-puller whose two course wins came from similarly high draws; everything went wrong from stall 10 at Wolverhampton last time and he's better than that; one to consider.
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6th

6

(6)

9th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Kempton (AW)

Just Typical

9st 5lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ian Williams

Is enjoying an excellent season and bagged a fourth AW win of 2025 in 1m Newcastle handicap in April; up 5lb but he's a likely player after a break for his in-form yard.

5/2

1st

3

(5)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Just Typical

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Three of his four wins have come here and he's been in good form at this venue of late, two wins followed by a solid third last time (all 1m); takes a firm grip but should go well again.

3/1

1st

3

(5)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Just Typical

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway against near rail and led over 1f out, ridden and ran on final 110yds

3/1

Form: 121235 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
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).
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8

(10)

1st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Concert Boy

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

In good form on Tapeta at Newcastle in early part of this year, winning twice (1m/7f), but was 14l behind Keep Me Stable here (1m, good) last month and is now 0-18 on turf.

16/1

9th

1

(5)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:55 Musselburgh

Concert Boy

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Katie Scott

Two wins at Newcastle (1m/7f, AW) earlier this year and continued in good form on AW up to March, when last seen; 0-17 on turf but he ran some good races on grass last summer and is entitled to respect.

15/2

4

(3)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

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

14/1

Form: 4660-7

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Goes for a third yard in the space of five months having gone backwards for Ivan Furtado in the winter; has plenty of short-priced defeats to go with his sole win and, while this is easier, has something to prove.
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9th

9

(12)

7th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Ripon

Mr Jetman

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Seb Spencer

Won two in a row over C&D (good) in May/June; merely mid-division over 1m2f the next twice, here then at York, but the drop back down in trip and return to Ripon could both be positives and he's not ruled out.

9/1

9th

17

(14)

28th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:25 York

Mr Jetman

9st 12lb

J: Miss Stephanie Dorey

T: Seb Spencer

Has form over 1m2f but was below par (behind Westernesse) returned to this trip last week when bidding for a Ripon hat-trick; still seeking first success beyond 1m.

20/1

5

(8)

19th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:15 Ripon

Mr Jetman

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Seb Spencer

Bids for a hat-trick after back-to-back 1m handicap wins here recently; up 3lb but he's effective at this longer trip and not taken lightly in his current mood.

7/2

14/1

Form: -43516

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Forced out of 0-50 company after a win last month and was held back in a handicap latest; has done a lot of his racing in sprints and has stamina to prove going beyond 7f for the first time.
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6

(3)

5th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

19:12 Carlisle

Evoluir

10st 2lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

Scored at Wolverhampton (7f) in February and has continued in largely decent form, not best drawn when sixth back there 12 days ago; possibilities.

10/1

6th

5

(10)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Evoluir

9st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Both wins on AW and was confirming earlier hints when winning a C&D classified in February; has had some excuses since but he wasn't beaten far over 7f at Catterick recently and he's weighted to go well.

13/2

4th

6

(8)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:10 Catterick

Evoluir

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Both wins on AW, the latest over this trip at Wolverhampton in February; outpaced dropping to 6f at Redcar (fifth of ten, beaten approx 5l) a fortnight ago, so returning to 7f should suit; place chance from a competitive mark.

10/1

16/1

Form: 9-7548

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Regressive maiden who again looked to have no excuses from the front here on Monday; has often not seen it out over this longer trip and is some way down the pecking order.
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4

(5)

16th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:30 Catterick

Made All

10st 3lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Ex-Antony Brittain; in good form for new yard having been stepped up in trip, winning off 7lb lower over C&D in May (good to firm) before finishing runner-up on last three starts (favourite on all three occasions); a possible.

11/4

2nd

2

(9)

1st Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:30 Musselburgh

Made All

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Maiden for previous yard; has form figures of 1522 for new stable, the win over 1m4f; went very close and pulled clear of the third at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) on Friday; respected off same mark.

11/8

10

(8)

27th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Made All

10st 11lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Sam England

Has run three times for his new yard, winning on stable debut at Catterick (1m4f) last month and finishing a well-beaten second of nine to a much-improved winner at Nottingham (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago; also effective here and could give another good account.

11/2

Form: 68-462 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Five-time course winner, all in the early months of the year, who's on a fair mark now and bounced back to form when beaten a neck over C&D last Tuesday (winner gone in again since); holds obvious claims.
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4th

6

(8)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Odd Socks Havana

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Six of his seven wins have been on AW and yet to win beyond 8.5f; second of 11 at Pontefract (1m, good) ten days ago where he stayed on to suggest this longer trip should suit.

11/2

4th

6

(8)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Odd Socks Havana

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader from over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

11/2

2nd

3

(7)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Pontefract

Odd Socks Havana

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Seb Spencer

Probably better on the AW but won on turf for David O'Meara in July 2021 (6f, good); good second over 1m at Newcastle two runs back and not beaten far when seventh of 13 at Thirsk last week (7f, good to firm).

9/1

Form: 75085-

Last run: 170 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Better expected upped to 1m2f here when last seen six months ago but didn't look to see it out from the front; dam won twice over this trip in Ireland and it's too soon to write him off.
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7

(6)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

18:30 Thirsk

Yorkshire Glory

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Prominent racer; still seeking his first win after 11 starts but he has been placed on his last three starts; finished nearly 3l behind One More Bottle at Ayr last week (lost both hind shoes on the way to post) and gets a 7lb pull with the winner today (5lb for the penalty and Elizabeth Gale's reduced claim); still no certainty to reverse the placings.

9/2

3rd

12

(13)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Ayr

Yorkshire Glory

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

In-form maiden who recorded last two efforts, placed both times, in Musselburgh handicaps (1m1f/1m) won by subsequent scorers; solid claims on classified debut.

9/2

3rd

8

(10)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:55 Musselburgh

Yorkshire Glory

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

0-9 but has dropped down the weights and he bumped into a highly progressive winner when second here (1m1f, good) last month; contender.

6/1

Form: 476224 CD BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Six-time C&D winner who's only landed one of his last 23 starts; often misses the break and will always need races to pan out his way, which they haven't of late; remains capable.
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9

(4)

26th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 5lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

Seven-time C&D winner, the latest in April, and he came from further back than the first three when fourth of eight over C&D last time, so that performance can be upgraded; possible player.

6/1

4th

7

(6)

2nd May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 4lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

Has gained seven of his eight career wins over this C&D, including last time out; up 2lb for that and he's yet to successfully follow up any of his previous successes; nonetheless, he's hugely respected.

2/1

4th

7

(6)

2nd May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 4lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

dwelt start, bumped start, in rear, headway inside final furlong, nearest finish

2/1

OUR TIP

Form: 700-67

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Maiden who's regressed in handicaps since returning from a year off; isn't without hope if first-time headgear helps stepping back up from 7f though.
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9

(6)

9th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:20 Catterick

Pinjarra

8st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: John & Sean Quinn

0-12 but fair fifth over C&D (good) last month and he's since finished a 3l second in a classified at Ayr (7f, good); holds each-way possibilities.

13/2

7

(7)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

19:08 Ayr

Pinjarra

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

11-race maiden; didn't look an easy ride at Catterick 11 days ago (7f, good), hanging to his left in the straight, but he wasn't beaten far at the finish and this is weak; one to consider.

7/2

5th

7

(9)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:10 Catterick

Pinjarra

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Ten-race maiden; no progress for the introduction of cheekpieces at Newcastle (1m), or blinkers at Nottingham (8.5f); all traces of headgear are now discarded returning to 7f from a career-low mark; a risky proposition.

14/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £16.58
Tricast £116.13

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Odd Socks Havana

SPOTLIGHT:

Just Typical

D Express:

Concert Boy

Telegraph:

Made All

Daily Mirror:

Just Typical

The Sun:

Concert Boy

POSTDATA:

Odd Socks Havana

The Times:

Odd Socks Havana

The Guardian:

Odd Socks Havana

Daily Mail:

Odd Socks Havana

The Star:

Odd Socks Havana

Daily Record:

Odd Socks Havana