January 16 / 13.40 Newcastle (AW)

13.40

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BetMGM AWC Fillies & Mares Trial Fillies’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £23193
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 2
  • 11 runners
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BetMGM AWC Fillies & Mares Trial Fillies’ Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 04812- C BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage filly who has taken her form to quite a useful level (over 1m) on last two starts, scoring comfortably at Newcastle then runner-up at Southwell; 1-1 at 7f (debut win); may progress further; major player.
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3rd

12

(3)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Curragh

Stateira

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Four wins on AW, latest in a valuable Newcastle handicap; needs to prove herself on turf; her single attempt (at Goodwood a year ago) was too bad to be true; has beaten Irish-trained handicappers on her last two starts; faces opposition of a much higher standard now.

9/1

1st

2

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

14:25 Newcastle (AW)

Stateira

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

2-2 at Newcastle, recording wide-margin handicap wins over 1m in November and this trip in the trial in January; the form of the latest win is unconvincing, however, and she had been beaten by Bridget's View at Southwell on her penultimate start; has to be respected but this will require another step forward.

13/8

6/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 11211- D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Irish mare who has a record of 211211, all at Dundalk, since rejoining this stable; has shot back up the weights during that period and now goes into deeper waters but can't be dismissed in current form.
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7th

2

(1)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Nikki Swango

9st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Five-time course winner (four at this trip), most recently in December off 73; good second (not clear run) in quite valuable Newcastle handicap following month but needs to bounce back from underwhelming C&D effort three weeks ago.

11/2

14th

4

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Nikki Swango

9st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Five-time course winner has developed an excellent spell of form since rejoining this stable in November, notching four wins and three seconds; back on home territory with bright prospects after second at Newcastle seven weeks ago.

7/2

2nd

8

(10)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Nikki Swango

8st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Adrian McGuinness

Irish mare who has a record of 211211, all at Dundalk, since rejoining this stable; has shot back up the weights during that period and now goes into deeper waters but can't be dismissed in current form.

6/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: /2531- D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
One of two Irish challengers in this field; straightforward task in Dundalk maiden (7f) most recently and this is a harder assignment but she may have more to offer on AW; handicap debut.
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16th

17

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Indigo Dream

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Sole win came on AW but four times runner-up on turf including last month over this trip at Naas (Go Athletico third) her first attempt at the distance; unchanged mark, could go well.

12/1

2nd

11

(4)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

Indigo Dream

8st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

0-6 on turf but in fine form on AW; won 7f Dundalk maiden in December and creditable efforts in valuable 7f Newcastle handicaps the last twice; drop to 6f a query but can't be discounted.

13/2

2nd

8

(11)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

14:25 Newcastle (AW)

Indigo Dream

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Didn't have to improve to win a 7f maiden at Dundalk in December; 5.25l behind Stateira when third over C&D 11 weeks ago; a career best will be required today.

9/1

12/1

Form: 423-83 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Campaigned over further for current yard, close third at Newcastle (1m) most recently; faces a tougher task in this grade but is 1-1 at 7f on AW (sole success, when trained in Ireland); new headgear.
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1st

2

(8)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Donna Nook

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Beaten 19 times since winning in December 2024 on her second start; positive signs at the beginning of this campaign but she hasn't backed up those performances on her last two starts; may again be vulnerable.

11/1

4th

1

(7)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

17:05 Hamilton

Donna Nook

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Her losing run stands at 18 and she disappointed as favourite at Beverley two weeks ago; on the plus side, she went desperately close at Ayr (behind Starliner) three weeks ago and won't be far away if back at that level.

9/2

9th

2

(2)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Donna Nook

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Record of 0-9 on turf but she transferred her recent AW consistency back to turf last week, going close from the front at Ayr (1m, good to firm); clear possibilities off the same mark.

9/2

16/1

Form: 0451-5 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Six-time AW winner but has high mileage and is more exposed than most of today's rivals; gained her most recent success (penultimate start) in Class 5 and faces a stiffer task at this level.
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6th

6

(3)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Enola Grey

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Came from off the pace to win a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton in fine style in December; beaten twice since but she hasn't run badly; fully exposed but a strong pace would enhance her claims.

12/1

5th

7

(5)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Enola Grey

8st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Gemma Tutty

Six-time AW winner but has high mileage and is more exposed than most of today's rivals; gained her most recent success (penultimate start) in Class 5 and faces a stiffer task at this level.

16/1

4th

4

(12)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Enola Grey

9st 11lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gemma Tutty

She's 1-16 on turf as opposed to 5-38 on AW, which tempers enthusiasm; well beaten in two runs after a break.

20/1

Form: 83301-

Last run: 92 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Made a winning AW debut in Southwell (upped to 1m) when last seen three months ago; sold out of Ed Walker's yard for 32,000gns later in October; this track looks suitable for the return to 7f; interesting prospect for her shrewd new connections, being unexposed in this sphere.
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6th

3

(8)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mollie Foster

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Mark Loughnane

Won twice for Ed Walker, including on Tapeta (1m), but she has finished down the field in two runs for this yard (in season latest); has a point to prove for now.

11/1

6th

1

(3)

11th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Mollie Foster

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Mark Loughnane

Two wins for Ed Walker, including her only previous run over 1m last October (Tapeta); no impact in a good race at Newcastle on her stable debut last month; could have more to offer at the trip.

8/1

12/1

Form: /4050- D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Mixed results at handicap/Listed level in a light 2025 campaign; useful on her day but not fully sure what to expect from her and she's conceding weight all round in this competitive affair.
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7th

1

(1)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Rajindri

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tom Clover

Mixed results at handicap/Listed level in a light 2025 campaign; useful on her day but not fully sure what to expect from her and she's conceding weight all round in this competitive affair.

12/1

4th

2

(8)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

19:10 Yarmouth

Rajindri

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Tom Clover

Absent since last December but she goes well fresh and was progressive last year, finishing fourth in a Listed race for fillies and mares at Ascot (7f, soft) last October; not ruled out on her comeback.

14/1

Form: 71412- D

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Record of 1412 since racing in 7f contests on AW, the wins at Southwell and Chelmsford; went close at Wolverhampton most recently; may well remain competitive kept to this distance.
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8th

6

(9)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Stellenbosch

8st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Record of 1412 since racing in 7f contests on AW, the wins at Southwell and Chelmsford; went close at Wolverhampton most recently; may well remain competitive kept to this distance.

8/1

4th

9

(4)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Stellenbosch

9st 2lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Didn't have to improve to win a 7f fillies' novice at Southwell last month (made all); well on top at the finish on that occasion but an easy lead is unlikely and she has struggled in two previous handicap runs.

6/1

4th

9

(4)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Stellenbosch

9st 2lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Didn't have to improve to win a 7f fillies' novice at Southwell last month (made all); well on top at the finish on that occasion but an easy lead is unlikely and she has struggled in two previous handicap runs.

6/1

Form: 38070- D

Last run: 118 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Goes into unknown territory, being the only runner with no AW experience, and needs a big rebound having failed to beat a rival in last two turf appearances; comes with risk.
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15th

7

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Mereside Diva

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Second when favourite for this race in 2024, with mixed fortunes in her five subsequent C&D appearances but she was a creditable third last June; seen in regular action this year, including when second at Wetherby last month but not so good here eight days ago; her last two wins (2024 and this February) were in small fields, so others make more appeal today.

20/1

8th

13

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Mereside Diva

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Versatile as regards ground; form this year features an AW success in February and close second at Wetherby (7f) last time; five-time winner on turf and C&D record includes two placed efforts; not ruled out.

12/1

2nd

1

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Wetherby

Mereside Diva

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Two good runs at Southwell preceded her Newcastle success in February (7f; blinkered first time); she hasn't run badly at Lingfield twice since, for all she has finished down the field, and this test may prove more suitable; key player.

6/1

Form: 1131-7 C BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 3lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish mare who is 6-8 (all over 1m and mostly at Newcastle) for current yard; ran below market expectations last Saturday and has something to prove back at 7f but a resumption of progress is not impossible.
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11th

9

(11)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Second Fiddle

9st 1lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Iain Jardine

Five C&D wins, the latest from a 3lb lower mark in December; has struggled at double-figure odds on turf lately (Musselburgh and Hamilton) with slow starts a regular feature; drops back into a Class 5 now at a more suitable track, but with enough to prove for the time being.

16/1

8th

6

(4)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

17:45 Hamilton

Second Fiddle

8st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Iain Jardine

Enjoyed a superb 2025 when a six-time winner (including here) but yet to fire this season, beating just one home in a 1m Musselburgh handicap last month; she's 4lb out of the handicap too.

33/1

10th

10

(10)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Second Fiddle

9st 0lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Made it 15th-time lucky on stable debut at Hamilton (1m, soft) last September and then won five of his next six starts on the AW, but held in both outings at the start of the year; bit to prove back on turf after three months off.

25/1

OUR TIP

4/1

Form: 0/131- D

Last run: 181 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Record is 2-4 and gained both wins fresh, latest readily in Newbury handicap (7f) when last seen six months ago; effective on AW; interesting on reappearance, with further improvement very plausible.
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8th

1

(9)

12th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

19:50 Lingfield (AW)

Bela Sonata

10st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Oliver Cole

Lightly raced 4yo whose record last year read 131 including a win in a Kempton maiden (7f, Polytrack); needs to put a poor performance on her return at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) in January well behind her, though, and she has been off another four months since.

12/1

11th

3

(4)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Bela Sonata

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Oliver Cole

Record is 2-4 and gained both wins fresh, latest readily in Newbury handicap (7f) when last seen six months ago; effective on AW; interesting on reappearance, with further improvement very plausible.

4/1

1st

8

(2)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newbury

Bela Sonata

8st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: Oliver Cole

Impressed when seeing off 12 rivals in a 7f fillies' maiden at Kempton on her reappearance in April; better form when third under a penalty at Wolverhampton three weeks later (8.6f); makes her handicap debut off a fair mark and with the potential for better.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £12.10
Straight Forecast £11.96
Tricast £64.51
Trifecta £81.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Stateira

SPOTLIGHT:

Bela Sonata

TOPSPEED:

Nikki Swango

NEWMARKET:

Rajindri

D Express:

Indigo Dream

Daily Mail:

Second Fiddle

LAMBOURN:

Stateira

Telegraph:

Stateira

The Star:

Stateira

Daily Record:

Stateira

RP RATINGS:

Bela Sonata

The Times:

Bela Sonata

Daily Mirror:

Bela Sonata

The Guardian:

Nikki Swango

The Sun:

Rajindri