April 10 / 20.00 Newcastle (AW)

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Win £1M With BetMGM’s Golden Goals Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Win £1M With BetMGM’s Golden Goals Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Clear

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.10
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 622484 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Beaten on his last 14 starts going back to last October but his last six wins have come over C&D and he twice went close over C&D earlier this year; respectable fourth at Southwell last time; one to consider back here.
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9th

10

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:37 Bath

Pop Favorite

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Eight times an AW winner but he has run just three times on turf and offered little on each occasion; plenty to prove.

33/1

8th

10

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Hasn't troubled the judge since returning in December from a short break and finished well behind Spirit Of Bowland over C&D last time.

33/1

9th

8

(5)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Last win away from Newcastle was in 2021; slow starts have been holding him back so both classified fourths over C&D this month can arguably be upgraded; chance rests largely on the start.

20/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: -46266 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Five-time course winner (latest last April) who went close over C&D last month; fair efforts when sixth over C&D the last twice, most recently on stable debut, and there's every chance he'll be involved.
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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

7/2

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 8/8-42

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
0-11 and has something to prove at this trip, but he was a close second of six over 7f here 16 days ago and can be bang there if seeing out 1m.
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3rd

3

(1)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rooska

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

took keen hold, towards rear on far side of group, headway and pressed leaders when edged right over 1f out, no extra towards finish

7/2

3rd

3

(1)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rooska

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

took keen hold, towards rear on far side of group, headway and pressed leaders when edged right over 1f out, no extra towards finish

7/2

2nd

5

(3)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Rooska

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

slowly away, in rear

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6230-2

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Winless after 11 starts and the first-time visor he wore on last month's stable and seasonal debut over C&D is now left off, but he was a good second that day and will hold strong claims if repeating the form.
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1st

2

(1)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Cuban Fiesta

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Denis Quinn

Back on form when second in a C&D handicap last month; possibly unsuited by a drop to 6f for the first time in well over two years when seventh at Kempton since; good shout if recapturing the previous C&D form.

3/1

7th

7

(8)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Kempton (AW)

Cuban Fiesta

9st 5lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Denis Quinn

Raced over further since handicapping and his sole success came over 1m last May; second of seven at Lingfield last time (7f), well positioned in a race that was steadily run to halfway; on a competitive mark but dropping to 6f is the query.

7/1

2nd

6

(8)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:26 Lingfield (AW)

Cuban Fiesta

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Denis Quinn

Well handicapped on his Newcastle win (1m) last May but he's hard to predict and was beaten 10l at Southwell (7f) last time; that took his record to 1-23 and others are preferred.

12/1

10/1

Form: 4701-9 D

Last run: 87 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent and well beaten at Wolverhampton in January on latest start; however, he won there (9.4f, Tapeta) two starts ago and posted a hat-trick last summer; a contender if he's on a going day.
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8th

5

(10)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Ayr

Jumeira Vision

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Four handicap wins in 2024; 0-7 this year and form dipped the last twice but could rebound at this level; major contender at the weights on classified debut.

13/2

1

(4)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Jumeira Vision

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Katie Scott

Four wins in 2024, one of them here (8.3f, good to soft); not at his best at Musselburgh 11 days ago but he's slipped to a good mark and this is uncompetitive; solid candidate.

3/1

10th

5

(3)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:55 Musselburgh

Jumeira Vision

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Has finished close up when fourth/fifth the last twice (8.3f/1m2f, good to firm) and he was on the scoresheet here (1m1f, good) last July; won on good to soft ground ten days later; every chance he'll be thereabouts.

7/1

15/2

Form: 563659

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Continues to edge down the weights and he's run the odd fair race this year, but he's without a win since November 2023 and it's hard to be confident regarding his claims.
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6th

6

(4)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Impeach

8st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Continues to edge down the weights and he's run the odd fair race this year, but he's without a win since November 2023 and it's hard to be confident regarding his claims.

15/2

6th

6

(4)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Impeach

8st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

dwelt start, in rear, headway inside final furlong, not reach leaders

15/2

9

(5)

2nd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:07 Musselburgh

Impeach

9st 0lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Rebecca Menzies

He has run some fair races for this yard but all four wins, the latest of them in November 2023, have come over 6f on Polytrack; solid effort over 1m last week; each-way shout.

10/1

25/1

Form: 849460 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Two-time 7f course winner who went close in 7f classified here in January but his subsequent form has been mixed and he's unproven at 1m.
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4th

8

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

No problem with conditions but on a losing run and he needs to step up a level judged on recent efforts.

14/1

6th

9

(2)

19th Feb 2026

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

He has run some fair races this winter (had a third wind op prior to his return in October) but he was never in contention behind The Gay Blade over C&D nine days ago; others appeal more for win purposes.

8/1

6th

12

(6)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Without a win since October 2024 but made the frame over C&D off his basement handicap mark on three of his last four appearances and has each-way claims again in this classified race.

7/1

Form: 23-938

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Close third in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) over C&D last month; failed to back that up at Southwell (1m, AW) a fortnight ago and he's now 0-10, but he's not written off.
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5th

5

(2)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Thats My Boy Luke

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Two wins over 1m at Ripon last season (good/good to firm); a bit disappointing this term (4l fourth of seven at Pontefract latest) but on a good mark now.

11/2

4th

5

(3)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:35 Pontefract

Thats My Boy Luke

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tim Easterby

Won two 1m handicaps last summer at Ripon, from 25 races overall; backward steps in his three starts this season leave him 3lb below last winning mark but with plenty to prove currently.

25/1

11th

10

(1)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Thats My Boy Luke

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

8.4f second or third last spring on his three outings at this track, twice from the front; two 1m wins at Ripon last summer, showing form which has not been recaptured this season but he has a competitive mark.

25/1

Form: 14602- CD

Last run: 227 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent and has a modest strike-rate but won over C&D in 2022 and at Ayr last June; good second at Ripon last August when last seen and Billy Loughnane is booked for his reappearance; capable if fully tuned up.
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10

(3)

9th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:20 Catterick

Going Underground

8st 9lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

Not beaten far when fifth at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) in April but this 8yo has struggled on his three starts since; others preferred.

33/1

9

(3)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Going Underground

8st 8lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

2-42; slipped leaving the stalls over C&D last time but, while that's easily excused, hasn't been shaping like a winner waiting to happen either; it's possible that with a clear run, he might have sneaked into the frame at Wetherby (7f) in April; others more obvious.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £59.40
Straight Forecast £58.32
Tricast £461.50
Trifecta £434.20

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Cuban Fiesta

Daily Mail:

Rooska

SPOTLIGHT:

Pop Favorite

Telegraph:

Going Underground

POSTDATA:

Yaahobby

The Times:

Odd Socks Havana

The Guardian:

Cuban Fiesta

The Sun:

Cuban Fiesta

Daily Record:

Cuban Fiesta

D Express:

Rooska

The Star:

Rooska

RP RATINGS:

Pop Favorite

Daily Mirror:

Going Underground