January 31 / 18.55 Newcastle (AW)

18.55

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  • Prize money: £3768.48
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.10
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 5843-7

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Represents top stable but was just a respectable third of five here (7f) on last month's handicap debut and finished last when dropped back to 6f at Lingfield ten days ago; needs new blinkers to make big difference.
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8th

9

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Henriette Ronner

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

6f AW win for William Haggas in January (blinkered first time); struggled in three runs for Martin Dunne in the spring and she has finished out the back in two runs for new connections; new headgear tried but risky.

25/1

9th

9

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:02 Newcastle (AW)

Henriette Ronner

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

With William Haggas when winning in newly applied blinkers here (6f; 15-2; Surgeon Commander third) in January; failed to shine in three runs for Martin Dunne; stumbled badly at the start on first go for this trainer at Doncaster latest; that's excusable, and an easing mark is helpful.

25/1

11th

8

(12)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

17:45 Doncaster

Henriette Ronner

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

6f AW win for William Haggas in January (blinkered first time); unplaced in three runs for Martin Dunne and now starts out for another new yard (same owner) with headgear discarded.

25/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 74-223

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden after 11 starts but placed three times off today's mark this month, runner-up twice over 6f at Southwell before close third over 5f here; holds very obvious each-way claims.
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9th

8

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:45 Windsor

Mademoiselle Belle

9st 3lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Max Comley

Off the mark on Newcastle AW in February (5f); ran well back on turf when runner-up at Nottingham (6f, good) in April but not so good in final two starts for Brian Ellison; sold for £1,000 since; regular cheekpieces left off on yard debut.

10/1

3rd

2

(6)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:43 Catterick

Mademoiselle Belle

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Ellison

5f AW winner who has been placed over 5f and 6f on turf; beaten just 1l from the same mark at Nottingham (6f, good) but well below that level when back there over 5f (good) latest; not ruled out.

7/2

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 561-71 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Dead-heated over 7f here just before Christmas and rebounded quickly from lesser effort when winning very narrowly over that trip nine days ago (made all); not sure to be suited by this drop back to 6f but still considered.
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1st

14

(11)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:02 Newcastle (AW)

Surgeon Commander

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Craig Lidster

Possesses form lines with a number of these, including Maynora, Henriette Ronner, and Popty Ping; 2-2 over C&D (nose win and a dead-heat) and was bang there until the final furlong (fourth) at Doncaster 11 days ago; likely player.

7/1

4th

14

(3)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:30 Doncaster

Surgeon Commander

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Still has something to prove on turf but returning to 7f may a have positive effect; 2-3 over this distance, both wins on Newcastle AW.

16/1

6th

3

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:50 Wetherby

Surgeon Commander

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Craig Lidster

Two-time 7f AW winner who was placed from this mark in that sphere last time; his juvenile turf form was moderate but he's not ruled out back up in trip and back on this surface for the first time in 11 months.

13/2

Form: 460-52

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Placed for first time in six-race career when keeping on well to dead-heat for second at Wolverhampton (6f) on Monday; can make his presence felt again if suited by the stiffer track here.
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9th

5

(12)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:55 Nottingham

Faithful Dream

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Still a maiden but has several pieces of encouraging form, most recently third of 17 in cheekpieces at Nottingham (5f) last weekend; effective over 6f and has possibilities if taking well to visor.

7/2

3rd

5

(9)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:12 Nottingham

Faithful Dream

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

0-11 but has been running with credit on AW this year, meeting trouble in running on several occasions; sports first-time cheekpieces and drops down in trip on this return to turf; should be thereabouts.

6/1

5th

12

(1)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Faithful Dream

8st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Remains winless but he arrives in very good nick, not seen to ideal effect when third of nine in 6f Chelmsford handicap 12 days ago; very much one to consider eased 1lb.

7/2

Form: 4514-5 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Held on by a neck over C&D in November, his second handicap, but was not in same form on next two outings (7f/6f); others appeal more.
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5th

4

(1)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Container Express

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Narrowly won 6f selling nursery here off 1lb lower in November; respectable keeping-on fourth in 6f course handicap last week; steps up to 7f for just a second time.

11/2

4th

4

(7)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Container Express

9st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Narrowly won a C&D selling nursery off today's mark in November; below that level in his next three starts but he posted a good effort when third of 12 here 29 days ago; contender.

4/1

3rd

9

(8)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Container Express

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Narrowly won C&D selling nursery off today's mark in November, his fifth start, but his subsequent three runs were underwhelming; others have more pressing claims.

10/1

Form: 44851- C

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Just held on to open account in 5f nursery here last month (first-time blinkers), opening his account at the sixth attempt; still needs to prove himself over 6f but further progress is possible.
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2nd

2

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ayr

Golden Havana

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

5f AW win in December; knocking at the door this year, including when a close second on his return to turf at Thirsk (5f, good) last month; now 2lb higher but likely to give his running.

4/1

2nd

8

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Thirsk

Golden Havana

8st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Ended 2025 with victory on Newcastle AW (5f) in December and he's continued in good form, third of six in another 5f handicap there two weeks ago; firmly in the picture back on turf eased 1lb.

5/1

3rd

2

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Havana

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

C&D winner off 3lb higher in November when blinkered for first time; creditable runs over C&D on last two starts (tried in a visor, which is retained, last time); a possible.

9/2

6/1

Form: 0754-

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Safely held on all three turf starts last year but, having been gelded, returned from four-month break with very promising fourth in 7f novice here in early December; drops back in trip for handicap debut; could still have a lot more to offer.
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8th

5

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Full Gas

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

3yo maiden who failed to settle when back over 7f most recently; performed encouragingly in last two 6f attempts, making the frame at Newcastle (AW) and Haydock; could go well.

11/2

7th

3

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Redcar

Full Gas

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

No threat to winner but made good headway from the rear to finish second at Haydock (6f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) last month; eased in grade here and looks well worth another crack at 7f; good chance.

9/2

OUR TIP

13/2

Form: 7-45

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £40.70
Straight Forecast £41.75
Tricast £219.25
Trifecta £293.00

Selections

The Times:

Mademoiselle Belle

RP RATINGS:

Surgeon Commander

SPOTLIGHT:

Faithful Dream

D Express:

Full Gas

POSTDATA:

Evolve

NEWMARKET:

Henriette Ronner

The Guardian:

Mademoiselle Belle

Daily Mail:

Mademoiselle Belle

Daily Mirror:

Surgeon Commander

Daily Record:

Surgeon Commander

Telegraph:

Faithful Dream

The Star:

Full Gas