January 20 / 14.13 Newcastle (AW)

14.13

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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 1111-1 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Landed a gamble over 7f here in November, his second start for new connections, in effortless fashion and he has gone from strength to strength since, winning four more handicaps at the track (7f twice and this trip twice); unpenalised for last week's 7f success and the six-timer beckons.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

11

(14)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Aisling Oscar

9st 7lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Has done well on AW for current yard, completing a remarkable eight-timer along the way; failed to transfer the form back to turf last time, taking record in this sphere to 0-10; bit to prove off same mark.

25/1

7th

8

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Aisling Oscar

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

A revelation on AW for new yard since last November, posting an eight-timer; close second of six off this mark at Wolverhampton last month; he's 0-9 on turf but this is his first run on grass for his current trainer and he could be involved.

7/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 2321-6 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Five course wins, the latest over this trip last month off 2lb lower; not so good last time but might not face much competition for the lead.
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4th

9

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Patrick Morris

All six wins have been at this track (7f/1m) but he's been below his best here on his last three starts; may have needed the run here in July but others have stronger claims.

33/1

14th

13

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Patrick Morris

Bagged a fourth C&D success in February; off since a below-par seventh over C&D in March though so needs to hit the ground running.

33/1

7th

2

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Patrick Morris

Six-time course winner, including twice from the front over C&D this winter; 4lb higher than for his last win and he's never defied a mark this lofty, but the promising Harry Vigors takes off 7lb and he may make a bold bid.

6/1

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6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 2705-4 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Hard to win with but has plenty of ability; didn't find much for pressure over C&D ten days ago but this is a drop in class and he holds each-way claims.
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8th

9

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:42 Redcar

Sea Legend

8st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins at Newcastle (1m, AW) this year, including on his latest start last month; 2lb out of the handicap today and he's 0-13 on turf, but has been placed a few times on grass and is not discounted.

6/1

1st

5

(9)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Sea Legend

9st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Just 2-33 but both wins have come here, the latest over C&D last month; found to be lame when down the field two days later and 7f looked too sharp when third here three weeks ago; he's one to consider now back up in trip.

9/2

3rd

7

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sea Legend

9st 1lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Too strong for his rivals in a Class 6 over a mile here last month; reportedly finished lame when disappointing (13-8f) behind Golden Strike here four weeks ago; revised 3lb higher mark has now kicked in.

6/1

6/1

Form: 64725-

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
0-14 but he goes well here and now drops into his first Class 6 handicap; likely to be in the shake up.
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1st

1

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Joseph

10st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Both wins have been on AW at Lingfield (1m2f) and latest was off 1lb lower in April; mixed results in last four runs, but he was good third at Wolverhampton (1m4f) two weeks ago and has claims if he can back that up.

9/2

3rd

6

(9)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Joseph

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Both wins have been on AW at Lingfield over 1m2f; appeared to get the trip when fourth of seven over C&D last month but looks high in the weights.

14/1

4th

1

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

16:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Joseph

10st 1lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: John Butler

Both wins have came on AW over 1m2f at Lingfield this year, latest in April; inconsistent last four starts, respectable fourth here (9.4f) latest; second once in March over 1m3f and this is his first crack at 1m4f.

14/1

10/1

Form: 27022- CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Successful at Leicester last summer and he has finished second four times since, including here on his last two runs (1m and 7f); the latest defeat was a narrow one and he should give another good account.
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2nd

3

(8)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

16:45 Ripon

Little Ted

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Quirky sort who has sometimes snatched defeat from the jaws of victory this season, partly through idling in front; has the ability to record a fourth C&D win, provided new headgear works a treat.

11/4

4th

9

(12)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:05 Ripon

Little Ted

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has three C&D wins to his name, including this race in 2023; retains ability but threw away a golden opportunity at Leicester last month and a subsequent Newcastle run was below his recent best too; minor money perhaps his best hope.

14/1

6th

4

(9)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Little Ted

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Tim Easterby

The winner of nine races, including C&D, and arrives in good form having finished second in three of his last four races; did rather throw away his latest start at Leicester though, surging to the lead 1f out but dossing in front and picked off close home; has the ability to win but he will need producing late.

7/2

6th
10 (8)
Chiefman

50/1

Form: 63569- C

Last run: 120 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Course winner (1m2f) when trained by Archie Watson; struggled for this yard in 2025 and the addition of a tongue tie and return of cheekpieces aren't enough to tempt.
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6th

10

(8)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

14:13 Newcastle (AW)

Chiefman

8st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: R Mike Smith

Course winner (1m2f) when trained by Archie Watson; struggled for this yard in 2025 and the addition of a tongue tie and return of cheekpieces aren't enough to tempt.

50/1

9th

6

(9)

22nd Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

13:48 Hamilton

Chiefman

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: R Mike Smith

Has dropped down the weights and his trainer is among the winners; however, he's struggled in the main this season and has been beaten 16 times since his sole win in March 2024.

16/1

9

(3)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:43 Musselburgh

Chiefman

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: R Mike Smith

Sole win came for previous trainer Archie Watson over 1m2f at Newcastle (11-8 favourite) in March 2024; 0-11 for this trainer and continues to slide in the weights; has plenty of work to do with Monhammer and Ahamoment on recent C&D evidence.

25/1

Form: 13304-

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won twice in five days on turf last August (both 1m1f, good) and although he is 0-13 on AW, he's fully effective at this track; each-way claims.
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8th

7

(7)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Falcon Nine

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Iain Jardine

Two wins last season, the second over C&D last August off this mark; runner-up on his last three starts, beaten 1.25l by a previous winner over C&D last time; contender.

100/30

2nd

1

(7)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

13:50 Musselburgh

Falcon Nine

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Iain Jardine

Runner-up twice at Ayr (1m2f, good to firm) last month, losing out only by a neck when clear of third on latter occasion; back in action before 3lb rise takes effect and remains 2lb lower than when winning this race a year ago; good chance.

2/1

2nd

5

(8)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ayr

Falcon Nine

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Iain Jardine

Record of 2-37 and both wins came over 1m1f (good) last August; has mixed record this season but he had a close call at Pontefract (1m2f) last month and was runner-up behind a big improver over C&D last Monday; on the same mark here and he's respected.

11/2

20/1

Form: 45509- C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
7f win here in October came off a 2lb higher mark; off the boil more recently though (too free on last two runs) and likely vulnerable despite this drop in class.
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7th

1

(3)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Samra Star

9st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Linda Perratt

Gave willingly to brush off a 5lb penalty at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) 11 days ago; steps up in grade (from 4lb higher) in pursuit of the hat-trick for an in-form trainer; no issue with this track, so obvious claims with Oisin Murphy aboard.

11/4

1st

2

(1)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

13:50 Musselburgh

Samra Star

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

Came from off the pace to collar odds-on favourite and cause 25-1 surprise at Ayr (1m, good to firm) 11 days ago; only to due to go up 4lb for that but takes her chance under a 5lb penalty here and remains well handicapped on older form.

100/30

1st

7

(9)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Samra Star

9st 4lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Linda Perratt

All three wins have been on AW (7f/1m); fair second to in-form rival at Musselburgh in May (1m1f, good) but a bit more needed.

8/1

Form: /4252-

Last run: 99 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Failed to win in six runs for Peter Chapple-Hyam but he finished second in handicaps at Chelmsford (7f) in August and Yarmouth (1m, good to soft; 14 ran) in October; sold for 7,000gns shortly after the Yarmouth effort; unexposed at a mile and he's one to note for market confidence.
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2nd

7

(6)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue Officer

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

0-10; twice runner-up in six starts for Peter Chapple-Hyam last year, but can't be entertained on his four efforts for this yard.

33/1

6th

8

(6)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Rogue Officer

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

0-9; twice runner-up in six starts for Peter Chapple-Hyam, but can't be recommended on his three efforts for this yard; off four months.

80/1

15th

11

(14)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

16:07 Nottingham

Rogue Officer

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

A fair 7f/1m maiden for Peter Chapple-Hyam in 2025; changed hands for 7,000gns and he's finished ahead of only one rival in two runs for new yard this year; overall record is now 0-8 and he needs a big turnaround.

25/1

16/1

Form: 664-

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Three runs in novice/maiden company haven't been without hope and this is her first realistic assignment; worth a market check.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

7

(9)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

14:13 Newcastle (AW)

Mali And Me

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Dods

Three runs in novice/maiden company haven't been without hope and this is her first realistic assignment; worth a market check.

16/1

6th

5

(5)

1st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:50 Redcar

Mali And Me

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Dods

dwelt start, in rear

20/1

6th

5

(5)

1st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:50 Redcar

Mali And Me

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Dods

dwelt start, in rear, outpaced and struggling before halfway, rallied and some headway from over 1f out

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £6.90
Straight Forecast £5.34
Tricast £19.91
Trifecta £32.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Aisling Oscar

NEWMARKET:

Joseph

Daily Mail:

Rogue Officer

The Guardian:

Little Ted

RP RATINGS:

Aisling Oscar

POSTDATA:

Aisling Oscar

THE NORTH:

Aisling Oscar

The Times:

Aisling Oscar

Telegraph:

Aisling Oscar

D Express:

Aisling Oscar

Daily Mirror:

Aisling Oscar

The Sun:

Aisling Oscar

The Star:

Aisling Oscar

Daily Record:

Aisling Oscar