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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13th

2

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Fahrenheit Seven

10st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Robert Cowell

Began the year with a pair of impressive 5f handicap wins on AW (here and at Southwell) and he didn't have ideal track position when finishing in midfield in a Naas Listed event in April; too bad to be true at York last time; equally effective at 5f and 6f; remains of interest.

16/1

22th

1

(15)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Fahrenheit Seven

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Robert Cowell

Two wins on turf last season for Mark Usher (5f/6f) and he's continued to improve for his new yard, winning two in a row on AW earlier this year (5f); not at his best when seventh of 15 back on grass in a recent Listed race at Naas (5f, good) but shaped as though this return to 6f could be a positive; returns to a handicap and remains one to be interested in.

11/1

7th

6

(4)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Fahrenheit Seven

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Robert Cowell

British raider arrives in terrific form having won back-to-back 5f AW handicaps at Newcastle off 92 and Southwell off 99; effective on good ground; probably needs to improve again on first run in Listed company, but can't be discounted.

13/2

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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12th

10

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Heavenly Heather

8st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Began her career in handicaps with a BHA mark of 60 and has improved in leaps and bounds since; seemed to excel herself when never-nearer sixth of 26 in Group 1 at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm; 40-1) last month; had run creditably over C&D the time before; big chance if repeating Ascot form.

6/1

6th

17

(22)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Heavenly Heather

9st 4lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Useful handicapper whose three wins have all come on the AW, most recently over 5f in January; faces a daunting task this time.

100/1

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

1

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

15:10 Doncaster

Paddys Day

10st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

He's just 1-25 on turf but was runner-up over C&D (good to firm) last month and wasn't beaten far in a competitive Class 2 at favourite course Newcastle (5f, AW) last Friday; could be in the mix.

7/2

7th

14

(9)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Paddys Day

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won this race 12 months ago off a 1lb higher mark and recorded his seventh C&D win when scoring in December; solid second on turf three weeks ago; should run his race.

10/1

2nd

4

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

14:30 Doncaster

Paddys Day

9st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won six 5f handicaps on AW at Newcastle in 2025; now back on last winning mark but he's 1-24 on turf and that success was in a novice over four years ago; looks opposable back in this sphere after a short break.

11/1

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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8th

11

(3)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Rhythm N Hooves

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Robert Cowell

Had a rare off day in the Dash at Epsom but quickly back on track with a close third at Windsor (5f good to firm) 18 days ago; unlikely to be far away off the same mark.

10/1

3rd

8

(1)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 3

19:17 Windsor

Rhythm N Hooves

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Robert Cowell

Poor effort at Epsom, behind two of these, last time will need forgiving but he boasts a fair record for Billy Loughnane (won for him last summer off 6lb higher); handicapper given him a chance and it wouldn't be a shock were he to pop up.

6/1

19th

18

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Rhythm N Hooves

8st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Robert Cowell

Admirable campaigner who is gradually edging down the weights; type to pop up soon but perhaps in a slightly less competitive affair.

20/1

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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3rd

9

(8)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Air Force One

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Had some strong handicap form at York last summer; appreciated the return to turf when beating his nine rivals, including the odds-on Corolla Point, at Beverley (5f, good) in April; another solid York run when keeping on for fifth last month but slow starts are creeping in and he may prove vulnerable for win purposes back on AW.

8/1

5th

7

(16)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Air Force One

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Has claims on his narrow Beverley win in April (5f, good to soft; only 2lb higher here), but he was never the slightest threat over C&D next time after a sluggish start; needs to bounce back.

9/1

12th

10

(6)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Air Force One

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Beat 18 rivals to win over C&D (good) last July and went close over 5.4f here on his next two starts; regained the winning thread at Beverley (5f, good to soft) four weeks ago and he's only 2lb higher today; respected.

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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11th

8

(15)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Apache Outlaw

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Solid form in four runs on turf since an unproductive spell on AW; needs to find extra on the evidence of last Saturday's third at Limerick; previous third at this venue was over 7f.

16/1

5th

6

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

17:25 Limerick

Apache Outlaw

9st 7lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Adrian McGuinness

Solid form in three runs on turf since an unproductive spell on AW; 7lb claimer in the saddle here, with a senior rider on stablemate Clonmacash.

8/1

3rd

18

(18)

26th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Curragh

Apache Outlaw

8st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Adrian McGuinness

Dual turf winner has shaped nicely enough in two runs since return from a two-month break; not beaten that far when fourth of 15 at Leopardstown latest (7f, good) and place claims if backing that up.

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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1st

1

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

19:07 Pontefract

Badri

10st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Herrington

Arrives in fine form and bidding for a hat-trick following back-to-back 6f wins here, emphatically making all on latter occasion; has won over the minimum trip too so rates a big player under a 4lb penalty.

7/2

1st

5

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:18 Pontefract

Badri

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Has performed well in both starts over C&D, including a game success 16 days ago (good); much more exposed than his rivals, but still high on list from 3lb higher.

11/2

1st

1

(7)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Pontefract

Badri

10st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Much the oldest contestant in this field, being a 9yo, and he's conceding weight all round; managed to defy top weight at Redcar on penultimate start but that was in a slightly lower grade.

7/1

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

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Beverley

Venture Capital

8st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Below par in three AW outings this year but is well treated on last year's turf exploits if first-time blinkers spark him back to life.

9/1

11th

8

(11)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Venture Capital

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Below par in two AW outings this year but might have been building up his fitness and this former course scorer is starting to look well treated on the pick of last year's turf form; no shock were he to bounce back to form.

12/1

7th

9

(9)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:02 Southwell (AW)

Venture Capital

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Got the better of Pilgrim at Ripon (5f, good) last April off a mark 2lb higher than today's, and he ended the season with some solid placed efforts; faded at Newcastle (5f, AW) last month on his first start for 111 days but he may well have needed it.

10/1

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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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

1st

6

(14)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Pilgrim

8st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Enjoyed his finest hour when winning the 5f 3yo handicap at Royal Ascot in 2024; seen only twice last season and down the field on both his AW outings this term, but he met trouble last time and is probably in much better form than his finishing position suggests; undoubtedly well handicapped again and this C&D winner is interesting with a good-value claimer booked.

6/1

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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1st

2

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Thirsk

Vingegaard

10st 1lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

A fairly useful 5f winner in 2024 for Archie Watson; missed 2025 and yet to show that form for his current yard this season, finishing last of six in 5f Hamilton handicap 20 days ago; others are preferred.

12/1

6th

3

(1)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

16:05 Hamilton

Vingegaard

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

He ran his best race for current connections when third of five at Catterick five weeks ago (6f, good; blinkers first time); dropped 2lb but suspicion he will remain vulnerable.

10/1

3rd

2

(1)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

16:25 Catterick

Vingegaard

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Useful as 2yo for Archie Watson; absent for 501 days prior to three modest AW efforts for his new stable this year; dropped 11lb and now tried in blinkers so a revival isn't out of the question; not a solid option though.

14/1

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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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

3rd

1

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

19:45 Nottingham

Elegant Erin

10st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Paul Midgley

Eight-time turf winner including on fast and soft ground; ended last season with a good fourth in a Listed race at Ascot (5f) but she's been out of sorts in her four runs this year; on dangerous mark but she needs to get back on track.

10/1

6th

3

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

14:30 Doncaster

Elegant Erin

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Acts on good to firm and soft; ten-time winner but her last four turf wins have been at Beverley and she's been out of sorts in three runs this year; has something to prove and she needs a big turnaround.

12/1

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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9

(9)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Ayr

The Caltonian

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Linda Perratt

Useful on AW on his day but 0-21 on turf; handicapped accordingly but his latest C&D 12th didn't suggest he was the answer to today's puzzle.

25/1

12th

13

(7)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

The Caltonian

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Linda Perratt

Belied 100-1 odds when respectable fifth of 14 off his much higher AW mark at Newcastle (6f) last week but has 0-20 strike-rate on turf; others have more persuasive profiles.

20/1

5th

10

(11)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

The Caltonian

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

Swept through from off the pace to win a good C&D handicap in January; well beaten in two runs since and surprising if there weren't a few stronger in this field.

25/1

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

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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