February 06 / 18.30 Newcastle (AW)

18.30

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SBK: Dont Settle For Less Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £7851
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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SBK: Dont Settle For Less Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Snow showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.70
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 06-693 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Recorded best effort of the winter when third of ten in C&D handicap six days ago; has winning form here too, so can make his presence felt.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(6)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:21 Hamilton

Lions House

9st 4lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Linda Perratt

Has only won on Tapeta and spends a lot of his time at Newcastle; finished well behind in his last two races on turf.

10/1

12th

10

(13)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Lions House

8st 13lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

Wins have all come on Tapeta and does most racing now at Newcastle; decent second there last time, back up from 5f, but this is stronger and he's far from certain to repeat the effort.

16/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 522-73 D BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Without a win since July 2024 but staged something of a revival since joining current yard and he caught the eye when third of seven at Wolverhampton (5f) last time, finishing well having had to switch 1f out; interesting.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(10)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:15 Wetherby

Amerjeet

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Well handicapped on some of his winter AW form but was safely held when back on turf at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last week and remains without a win since summer 2024; others preferred.

20/1

5th

8

(7)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Amerjeet

9st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Michael Herrington

Sole win on AW and his rare turf handicap runs haven't seen him to best advantage, admittedly when higher in the weights than he is now; beaten favourite four times from last six runs though and others higher up the list.

10/1

7th

8

(5)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amerjeet

8st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Michael Herrington

Poor strike-rate and hasn't always looked the most eager under pressure; conditions no problem and on a dangerous mark so can't rule out another prominent showing.

9/2

9/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 451-28 CD BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Garnered a third C&D win in December but saw his run of good form come to an end when eighth of ten back over C&D six days ago; he's the sort to bounce back quickly though.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(8)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Ripon

Our Absent Friends

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Seven wins, the latest at Newcastle in December off a 6lb lower mark; good second off 1lb lower back at Newcastle in March but well held back on turf at Doncaster later that month; freshened up since.

10/1

17th

14

(4)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:50 Doncaster

Our Absent Friends

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Seven wins, the latest at Newcastle in December off a 6lb lower mark; good second off 1lb lower back at Newcastle 24 days ago; should give his running but others may prove better treated.

12/1

2nd

10

(8)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Our Absent Friends

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Gained a third C&D success in December and largely in good nick since, fourth of nine over C&D two weeks ago; ought to be in the shake-up.

10/1

9/2

Form: 64-224 CD BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Holding his form well without winning this winter, a close fourth of ten off this mark over C&D six days ago; this C&D scorer can go well again.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:21 Hamilton

Water Of Leith

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Wolverhampton (6f, Class 5; 6-4 favourite) in March but below that level in three subsequent starts, 2l fifth of eight at Musselburgh (5f; 15-2) latest; vulnerable on those performances.

7/1

5th
9 (11)
Digital

9/2

Form: 61-221 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Arrives in great nick and he gained a second C&D success when gamely making all in 11-runner handicap 17 days ago, just holding off Our Absent Friends; up 3lb but a likely player once more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Digital

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four-time turf winner who won off today's mark at Newcastle (5f, AW) in February; however, he's finished down the field on his last four starts and a major turnaround is necessary.

12/1

11th

3

(13)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Digital

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won three 5f AW handicaps through the winter but his last three efforts were nothing to shout about; capable on turf but needs to turn a corner.

14/1

9th

10

(6)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Digital

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

In good form for much of the winter, winning three 5f handicaps, but his form has cooled on his last two starts; others look stronger in this grade.

25/1

7/1

Form: /907-3

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced for her current handler and back on song when third of nine in 5f Southwell handicap last month; remains relatively unexposed at this trip, so is very much one to consider.
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4th

2

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:18 Pontefract

D Flawless

10st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Has gained both wins on AW, including at Newcastle in latest start when wearing a hood and attempting 6f for the first time; far from solid on her turf form but otherwise may have more to offer at this distance in the retained headgear.

7/1

1st

4

(1)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

D Flawless

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

1m winner for the Gosdens in May 2024; best effort for this yard came when a close third in a 5f Southwell handicap in January but not so good over 5f here since; steps back up in trip with a hood fitted.

9/1

10/1

Form: 394-85 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Not at his best since returning from a nine-month absence, just fifth to Digital over C&D last time out; more is required from this C&D winner.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(9)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Darlo Pride

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Having slipped in the weights he returned to form with a close third at Southwell five weeks ago; won't be inconvenienced by this stiffer test and he is one to take seriously.

7/2

3rd

9

(1)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Darlo Pride

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Dods

Shaped well on his return from a 258-day absence when fourth at Newcastle in December; yet to kick on from that and others look more persuasive.

14/1

7th

6

(3)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Darlo Pride

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Not at his best since returning from a nine-month absence, just fifth to Digital over C&D last time out; more is required from this C&D winner.

10/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 491-65 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Scored at Wolverhampton (5f) in December but has failed to back it up in two subsequent outings, only fifth of seven there two weeks ago; more is needed from this C&D winner.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Force

8st 11lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

Has won on all three Tapeta tracks, most recently over C&D in December, not as good since and although he ran better back here in April, he found little at Newcastle next time; others more likely.

16/1

6th

3

(1)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Blue Force

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Four 5f wins on Tapeta, two of them at this track; attracted support and returned to form with a closing third at Wolverhampton nine days ago; 1lb lower today; considered.

11/2

3rd

4

(1)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Force

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Antony Brittain

Beat Candy Warhol over C&D in December off this mark; unplaced in five runs since but he is well drawn and a revival wouldn't be a huge shock; stable also runs Toomuchforme.

8/1

Form: 23-136 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Back to winning ways at Wolverhampton (5f) in January and suffered a poor run when sixth of ten over C&D last time; ought to be thereabouts.
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9th

1

(7)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Emperors Son

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Back to winning ways at Wolverhampton (5f) in January and suffered a poor run when sixth of ten over C&D last time; ought to be thereabouts.

7/1

6th

2

(4)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Emperors Son

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Took advantage of a favourable mark when scoring at Wolverhampton (5f) four weeks ago, but he was well below that form at Southwell last time; remains well handicapped on old form but he needs to step up again after that last run.

11/2

6th

1

(8)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Emperors Son

9st 12lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Dropped out over 5f two starts ago but good efforts at 6f either side of that and he's 11lb lower than a close fifth of ten over 5f on this track in January; can be on the premises.

7/1

Form: 7698-7 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
C&D scorer but his recent form is far from encouraging, beating only two in 5f Southwell handicap 17 days ago; hood goes back on; work to do.
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10th

10

(8)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Catch Cunningham

8st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael Herrington

C&D scorer but his recent form is far from encouraging, beating only two in 5f Southwell handicap 17 days ago; hood goes back on; work to do.

14/1

7th

1

(2)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Catch Cunningham

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Possibly needed latest run (when back from a break); losing sequence is mounting up but this drop in class may do the trick; interesting at this level off 11lb below last winning mark.

13/2

14

(3)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:07 Southwell (AW)

Catch Cunningham

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Needs things to fall just right for him but he is on a lowly mark and some of this summer's form gives him leading claims; wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest Leicester run and he holds each-way claims again.

10/1

20/1

Form: 66239- D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
On a long losing sequence and he failed to beat a rival in 5f Southwell handicap 40 days ago; he's not easy to make a case for.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15th

18

(2)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:50 Doncaster

The Fixer

8st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Scott Dixon

Speedy sort; yet to strike for current stable; ran two good races at Southwell in late 2025 but his last three starts leave him with a point to prove.

33/1

10th

12

(12)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

The Fixer

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Placed over C&D in November and December and now 5lb lower than for both those efforts; he hasn't beaten a rival in his last two starts but not out of the question that he'll bounce back.

20/1

11th

7

(4)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

The Fixer

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

On a long losing sequence and he failed to beat a rival in 5f Southwell handicap 40 days ago; he's not easy to make a case for.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £32.40
Straight Forecast £24.71
Tricast £164.55
Trifecta £304.50

Selections

Daily Mail:

Digital

SPOTLIGHT:

Amerjeet

Telegraph:

Lion's House

The Times:

Emperor's Son

D Express:

Water Of Leith

RP RATINGS:

Amerjeet

POSTDATA:

Amerjeet

The Guardian:

Amerjeet

Daily Mirror:

Digital

The Sun:

Digital

The Star:

Digital

Daily Record:

Digital