February 06 / 19.00 Newcastle (AW)

19.00

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SBK: No Casino Just Sports Handicap

  • Prize money: £28347
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 14 runners
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SBK: No Casino Just Sports Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Snow showers

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.20
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 31410- C

Last run: 139 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
The winner of five of his 12 starts for Mark Usher, including a 6f handicap here; disappointing in the Ayr Gold Cup on stable debut last September but he is better than that and could well have more to offer; interesting.
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10th

22

(7)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Fahrenheit Seven

8st 13lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Robert Cowell

Disappointed in this race 12 months ago on stable debut; began 2026 with two impressive AW wins but not much to recommend him since April.

50/1

20th

10

(15)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Fahrenheit Seven

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Robert Cowell

Began the season with two dominant 5f wins on AW; well short of his best on last three starts and there are risks attached, despite his favourable mark.

33/1

8th

3

(8)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Fahrenheit Seven

10st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Robert Cowell

Began the season with two dominant 5f wins on AW; well short of his best on last two starts (6f, good and AW); returning to 5f won't hurt and the return of cheekpieces could perk him up; can't discount.

8/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 221-15 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Two wins here (5f and 6f) around the turn of the year; not beaten far behind The Caltonian over 6f three weeks ago but is another 1lb higher today; another step forward is required to win.
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6th

11

(7)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Heavenly Heather

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Ran a fine race in the Group 1 King Charles III over C&D in June but unable to match it since; the balance of her form suggests she is up against it here.

16/1

9th

5

(1)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:05 Ayr

Heavenly Heather

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tracy Waggott

Ran a stormer when close sixth of 26 in the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm); unable to match that form before or since but she was beaten only 4l when mid-division in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York (5f, good to soft) last time and is a key player in this lower grade; effective on soft ground.

5/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 561-43 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Boasts a fine record over C&D and turned in another good performance when third of five in a Class 2 event 13 days ago; little room for error off this mark but likely to run his race.
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3rd

3

(7)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Paddys Day

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Seven Newcastle wins last year, latterly off 8lb higher; didn't shape with obvious promise when sixth back on AW at Southwell latest but the second/third from that race have won since and he could revive back here.

7/2

6th

7

(4)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:20 Southwell (AW)

Paddys Day

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Seven Newcastle wins to his name last year (fine here too), latterly off 6lb higher; will appreciate the return to Tapeta, having been cut a bit of slack by the handicapper following a few runs on turf; one to consider.

7/1

6th

8

(3)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

13:25 Doncaster

Paddys Day

9st 6lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Soft ground was probably against him on latest outing; won six times on AW last year and, although he's taken minor honours on all three starts at this track, including two this summer, he does not look the percentage call with his 1-27 strike-rate on turf.

33/1

Form: 62235- CD BF

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner who was a close third to Paddy's Day over C&D in December; not so good at Wolverhampton last time though and this may prove a shade too competitive.
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2nd

13

(10)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Rhythm N Hooves

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Robert Cowell

Fully exposed but conditions will suit and he is on a manageable mark; should make a bold bid.

10/1

8th

10

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:10 Ascot

Rhythm N Hooves

8st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Robert Cowell

Capitalised on a good mark at Newbury (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; up 4lb but still feasibly weighted and this Royal Ascot winner should make another bold bid.

7/1

Form: 13206- D

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Good form in York sprints last summer; below best on his last two starts but this mark wouldn't look beyond him judged on his best efforts; modest show on AW debut latest start but may yet do better on this surface.
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1st

1

(1)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Air Force One

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

A sprinter on a sharp upward curve, winning notable handicaps at York and Doncaster (extended 5f; good) in recent months; likely to make his mark at this level in time and he is one to take seriously.

10/1

1st

5

(17)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

Air Force One

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Enjoyed his finest hour when rattling home to win a 5.4f handicap at York's Ebor meeting last month; more prominently ridden over 6f three days later and didn't quite see it out on good to soft ground; still has time to do better but this mark does demand it.

10/1

8th

17

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Air Force One

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

In good form this year and he took it to a new level when powering home to win the 5.4f handicap here on Wednesday; has had few chances at 6f (third to Stratusnine over C&D last month) and will be fine on good to soft (more to prove should it get slower); respected under a 5lb penalty.

6/1

Form: 4874-3 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Four AW wins at Dundalk (6f and 7f); respectable efforts on his last two starts but they were over 7f; drops in trip with cheekpieces given a go; others look stronger.
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9th

2

(4)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:07 Curragh

Apache Outlaw

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time winner who has not added to his score since December 2024; struck a patch of good form in August/September; not far off La La Lucrative at Listowel; found 5f inadequate at Naas last Saturday.

10/1

9th

16

(3)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Apache Outlaw

9st 4lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Long losing run, but performing well over 7f lately and may well have come out on the right side of the draw.

14/1

8/1

Form: 8054-2 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Needs a thorough test at 5f but he ran well behind Paddy's Day over C&D in December and showed better form when second over 6f here 17 days ago; each-way shout once more.
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14th

3

(10)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Badri

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Herrington

Has enjoyed a terrific season, including four handicap wins on good/good to firm; last week's second on unfavourable terms in a Beverley conditions race was a career-best RPR; course winner; has to enter calculations.

20/1

2nd

1

(4)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Beverley

Badri

10st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Herrington

Ran well for third behind Jm Jungle in a Listed race here last month but he is 3lb worse off today and has since finished down the field in the Portland.

8/1

17th

4

(22)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

Badri

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Herrington

As good as ever as a 9yo, recording four wins this year and running with credit in Listed event at Beverley (5f, heavy) 13 days ago; should run his race but there are likely to be better handicapped opponents today.

22/1

13/2

Form: 23033- C

Last run: 111 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Ended 2024 on the up and he got the better of Pilgrim at Ripon on his second run in 2025; ended the year with some solid efforts too and has the ability to feature off this mark; may come on from this first run since October, though, as he has no great record fresh.
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8th

6

(3)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Venture Capital

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Should be well treated but little to cheer this season; latest fifth of 16 at Doncaster (5f, good) was a bit better but he was subsequently reported to have bled from the nose.

10/1

5th

16

(13)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

13:25 Doncaster

Venture Capital

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Twice ran well over C&D (good/soft) in 2024, winning this race on first occasion; thrown in on that form but little to cheer this season, given a wind operation (his second) before penultimate start; latest was at least a step back in the right direction.

25/1

4th

2

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:13 Ripon

Venture Capital

9st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Scored over 5f here last April; without a victory since though and beat only one on the back of a wind operation in 5f Hamilton handicap last time; others appeal more.

11/1

Form: 00/29- D

Last run: 267 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won the 5f 3yo handicap at Royal Ascot in 2024 before losing his way later that year; good second at Ripon on his return to action last April and ran respectably at York's Dante meeting when last seen; drops in class for his return and there's no obvious reason why he wouldn't handle AW.
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13th

3

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Ascot

Pilgrim

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Enjoyed his finest hour when winning the Palace Of Holyrood House Stakes at the Royal meeting in 2024; gained his first win since when narrowly landing a 5f handicap at Musselburgh in April; two solid efforts have followed and he would appear likely to make another bold bid.

6/1

6th

1

(13)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Pilgrim

9st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

In-form 5yo; overcame trouble to win at Musselburgh (5f, soft) in April and was a creditable fourth in a big field here (6f, good) ten days ago; should be thereabouts again off an unchanged mark.

10/1

4th

9

(3)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Pilgrim

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Mixed fortunes since winning the 5f 3yo handicap at Royal Ascot in 2024 (good to firm); got back on track to win at Musselburgh (5f, soft) last month despite being denied a clear run; his peak performances have come at 5f but he was a C&D winner in his 2yo season; respected up just 3lb for last time.

14/1

Form: 29045/ D

Last run: 501 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Sharp as 2yo for Archie Watson; sold for 38,000gns in October 2024; makes his belated stable debut having been gelded during his 501-day absence.
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11th

2

(2)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Haydock

Vingegaard

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Paul Midgley

Won at Thirsk (6f, good) in June on penultimate run for Julie Camacho and has run well on both starts for this stable, most recently a close fourth at Chester (5f, heavy); could again be thereabouts.

14/1

4th

10

(5)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:17 Chester

Vingegaard

9st 1lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Paul Midgley

Winner at Thirsk in June (6f, good) for Julie Camacho; bought for 5,000gns in August and decent run on stable debut when sixth of 21 at York (5.5f, good to soft); each-way chance.

10/1

6th

12

(4)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Vingegaard

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Paul Midgley

Hit and miss for Julie Camacho; won a 6f handicap at Thirsk on his penultimate start before a midfield finish at Glorious Goodwood; sold for 5,000gns last month and new yard try him in new headgear.

33/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 26114- CD

Last run: 125 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Two-time C&D winner; ended 2025 in fine form, winning twice at Beverley before a cracking fourth in Listed race at Ascot when last seen four months ago; hit with a 7lb rise for that latest effort and needs a career best to win back in handicap company.
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10th

2

(1)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:17 Chester

Elegant Erin

9st 12lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Paul Midgley

Has won eight times on turf, seven of them over 5f, all on stiff tracks; well drawn, acts well on soft ground, and decent fourth at Beverley last time; interesting in first-time headgear.

9/2

4th

9

(7)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Beverley

Elegant Erin

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

Positives include a penchant for soft ground and a C&D record that reads 1166126113; beaten in a Class 4 handicap last month though and she faces a stiff task in this company.

40/1

3rd

2

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Beverley

Elegant Erin

10st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Five wins and a second from nine attempts over C&D; ended 2025 in flying form and returned off a brutal mark as a consequence; handicapper relenting now and her third at Nottingham 13 days ago was a step back in the right direction; this should be run to suit and she's a strong contender.

5/1

Form: 12000- D

Last run: 132 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won his first two starts and he was a close second on his handicap debut last June (6f, good to firm); struggled thereafter, albeit pitched into a Group 1 at Royal Ascot; gelded during his 132-day absence; could still have some potential and switching to AW shouldn't be a problem.
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7th

4

(4)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Strong Warrior

10st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won his first two starts in maiden/novice company; second of nine at Windsor (6f, good to firm) on his handicap debut last June but it has been tougher going since; latest third at Ripon was a promising enough return to action though and he should give a good account.

7/1

3rd

3

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Strong Warrior

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Shaped well on his first four career starts, winning an Ayr maiden (5f, good) and a Pontefract novice (6f, good); disappointing since, including on first run after being gelded (AW) last time; back after a break.

14/1

12th

5

(8)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Warrior

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Won his first two starts and he was a close second on his handicap debut last June (6f, good to firm); struggled thereafter, albeit pitched into a Group 1 at Royal Ascot; gelded during his 132-day absence; could still have some potential and switching to AW shouldn't be a problem.

12/1

Form: 7046-1 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Hold-up performer who needs things to fall right but they did just that when he surged home in a good 6f handicap here three weeks ago; up 5lb but not impossibly treated on last season's best and the return to 5f won't be a negative.
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16th

9

(6)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

The Caltonian

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Linda Perratt

Seven-time AW winner who is 0-24 on turf and usually races over 6f; currently in form, however, and has frame possibilities provided the return to 5f doesn't prove an issue.

14/1

3rd

5

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

The Caltonian

9st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Linda Perratt

All his seven victories have come on the AW but he wasn't discredited with fourth of ten in 6f Newmarket handicap 15 days ago; not out of things eased 1lb.

11/2

4th

9

(2)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:12 Newmarket (July)

The Caltonian

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Linda Perratt

Multiple AW winner; has shown most of his turf form at Ayr, not disgraced last time; 0-22 in this sphere, so the booking of Oisin Murphy (up for first time) needs to make a significant difference.

10/1

14/1

Form: 50006- D

Last run: 173 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Useful as 2yo, winning twice before finishing third in the Group 3 Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood; began his 2025 campaign with a couple of good runs but his form dipped in the summer; returns from 173 days off with a reduced mark to exploit; interesting.
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6th

7

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:44 Leicester

Mr Lightside

9st 3lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Can lead; smart 2yo who began 3yo season on a mark of 102; has shown just humdrum form in three turf handicaps, despite a sliding mark, and was way back behind Justcallmepete at Bath last week; has it to prove now.

10/1

11th

5

(5)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:20 Bath

Mr Lightside

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael Appleby

Both wins were on turf in 2024 but he's well treated on old form and has run respectably on Tapeta (5f/6f) in last two starts; can make the running and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid back in this sphere.

6/1

4th

5

(8)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Mr Lightside

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Having tumbled down the weights there were signs of a possible revival when keeping on for third in a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton last week (attracted support); Rossa Ryan retains the ride and today's return to 6f won't be an issue; can't discount.

7/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £76.70
Straight Forecast £50.79
Tricast £408.26
Trifecta £383.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The Caltonian

The Times:

Heavenly Heather

TOPSPEED:

Paddy's Day

Telegraph:

Strong Warrior

NEWMARKET:

Fahrenheit Seven

The Guardian:

Venture Capital

D Express:

Air Force One

POSTDATA:

Badri

Daily Record:

Heavenly Heather

RP RATINGS:

The Caltonian

Daily Mail:

The Caltonian

Daily Mirror:

The Caltonian

The Star:

The Caltonian

The Sun:

Paddy's Day