February 06 / 20.00 Newcastle (AW)

20.00

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SBK Betting Podcast Handicap

  • Prize money: £18319
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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SBK Betting Podcast Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Snow showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.30
  • Place: £3.90

Form: 402-72 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
2-16 on AW; below par in the Chelmsford event won by North View but that is flanked by sound efforts over C&D, close second both times; may remain competitive.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Benacre

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

No turf win since 2022 but he has won three AW handicaps in the last 14 months; should be well treated but recent efforts haven't been his best; this is a drop in class so not dismissed, even though the return of cheekpieces wouldn't be an obvious plus based on previous usage.

9/1

4th

5

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

Benacre

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Charlie Johnston

Not won on turf since his 2yo days but it was a fairly close third at Musselburgh (7f, good) in April; now 4lb lower after four lesser runs; handicapping case can be made but percentage call is to oppose.

9/1

5th

5

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Newmarket (July)

Benacre

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Not won on turf since his 2yo days and has gone off the boil, finishing a remote last behind Physique at Beverley a few weeks ago; hard to recommend off the back of that.

12/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 56651- D

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Absent since scoring at Wolverhampton 74 days ago when having only his second attempt over 7f and third attempt on AW; unexposed under the conditions.
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8th

2

(9)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:27 Newbury

The Dragon King

10st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Bounced back to form when second of seven at Salisbury (7f, good) last month; 1lb rise for that still leaves him 1lb below his last winning mark and he ran well in his only previous attempt over this far; shortlisted.

6/1

2nd

3

(1)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:44 Salisbury

The Dragon King

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Won off 2lb higher in Class 4 on AW last November; has failed to land a blow in Class 3 races since returned to turf but this drop back in grade may have a positive effect; fairly useful in this sphere as a 2yo.

8/1

8th

12

(6)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

The Dragon King

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Clive Cox

Previously effective on turf but form dipped returned to this sphere last time and he still hasn't scored on grass since his 2yo days; admittedly on a workable mark provided he rebounds.

14/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 332-23 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Irish 6yo who has largely consistent AW form, predominantly at Dundalk; placed five times since last win; weighted to the hilt but Harry Vigors takes off a useful 7lb; solid chance if okay in the first-time headgear.
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3rd

3

(2)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

15:22 Gowran Park

Little Empire

9st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Anthony McCann

Both turf wins came on quick ground at 7f-1m at Ayr; posted a career best when only caught late on in a 17-runner 7f Curragh handicap in June when ahead of a few of these; her run at Naas next time was below that (7f, good) good claims on that Curragh effort.

9/2

6th

1

(7)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Naas

Little Empire

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Anthony McCann

Both turf wins came on quick ground at 7f-1m at Ayr; AW winner last winter and posted career-best on latest when only caught late on in 17-runner Curragh handicap over this trip last month; trip/ground remains in his favour, can go well again.

5/1

Form: 8835-1 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo who scored readily at Lingfield (7f) most recently, opening his account at the fifth attempt; the type to improve further and looks likely to cope with this rise in grade; respected.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(1)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:00 Windsor

Maximising

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

AW winner at 7f but has been fine over 1m in his last two races, going close at Lingfield and Kempton; up 3lb for those defeats but capable of winning off this mark; having third run on turf.

7/2

2nd

8

(2)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:33 Kempton (AW)

Maximising

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Ready 7f AW win in January; upped to 1m for the first time at Lingfield in March and produced career-best form, finishing off best behind a winner who was red-hot at the time; absent since but could have more to come at this trip.

4/1

2nd

8

(2)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Maximising

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Ran out the ready winner of a 7f handicap here in January; beaten favourite in two 7f handicaps since and steps up to 1m on a retrieval mission.

7/2

5th
8 (12)
Stenmark

12/1

Form: 12563- D

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Record is only 1-10 but this return from a 67-day break may be the time to catch him (gained the win when fresh); ran creditably at Kempton (7f) last time.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

15:50 Chepstow

Stenmark

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Gihan Arnolda

7f AW win for Denis Quinn last season; running well for his new trainer too, most recently finishing a neck second at Epsom (good to firm) last week; runs off the same mark (1lb well in) and he is respected, for all his stamina for 1m has to be conclusively proven.

2/1

2nd

2

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

19:15 Epsom

Stenmark

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gihan Arnolda

Close third on stable debut at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) in May and didn't run badly when close eighth of ten (just behind Potomac River) in stronger race than this at Newmarket (7f, good) three weeks ago; no surprise if he features.

5/1

8th

6

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newmarket (July)

Stenmark

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Gihan Arnolda

Became his new trainer's first runner, having been picked up from Denis Quinn for 17,000gns, when faring well in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Yarmouth three weeks ago (Dapper Guest behind); generally consistent and won't mind the stiffer 7f.

7/2

Form: 31/20-

Last run: 138 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo who has progressive turf form; folded tamely switched to AW (and kept to 1m) when last seen but had wind surgery since and may still do better.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

11

(6)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Degale

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: David & Nicola Barron

Novice winner in 2024; his form has dipped quite markedly since a good run in defeat at Nottingham in May.

16/1

3rd

1

(3)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

14:35 Nottingham

Degale

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Sole win from 13 starts came in a Ripon novice over 1m in 2024; best effort this term came when third of 11 over this C&D in May but he's been down the field on his last three starts; tongue-tie added.

7/1

5th

2

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:45 Thirsk

Degale

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Sole win from 12 starts came in a Ripon novice in 2024 (1m, good); hasn't been the most consistent this season and he's been well beaten on his last two outings; down to a career-low mark but others are preferred.

20/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 230-50

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Ex-French 6yo who is 0-11 in Britain (placed four times over 6f); however, has a chance with this drop in class, with Ryan Kavanagh claiming a handy 5lb.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

14

(4)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Purest Time

8st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Smart on his day, as when runner-up to a top 6f handicapper at York (good) last October, and he saw off Desert Cop, Badri and Diligently in some style over C&D in May, despite being switched twice; not so good in two runs since but he's too talented to overlook back on this track.

25/1

9th

10

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Purest Time

9st 6lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Ian Williams

First win for nearly two years when he picked up a Windsor handicap (6f, good to firm) off 3lb lower in May and his subsequent effort at Chester, when never competitive, was a puzzling one a fortnight ago; same mark but it would not be a big surprise if he bounced back.

20/1

Form: 2233-2

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden who is proving consistent; hit with a 5lb rise for Wolverhampton novice effort last time but a first win is possible provided he takes well to first-time headgear.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(6)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:45 Hamilton

They All Know Me

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Off the mark at the ninth attempt when coming from rear to land a Carlisle handicap (7f, soft) in May; only 1lb higher here but he's been well held in his last two starts and this is his first attempt at a sprint trip; others preferred.

20/1

10th

8

(8)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:18 Newcastle (AW)

They All Know Me

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Off the mark at the ninth attempt at Carlisle (7f, soft) last month; soundly beaten at Doncaster (7f, good) since but it's possible he'll be able to bounce back; has run well on Tapeta elsewhere.

10/1

8th

1

(1)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

They All Know Me

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Not straightforward but plenty of ability for one plying his trade at Class 5 level; off the mark at the ninth attempt when winning a Carlisle handicap four weeks ago (7f, soft); 2lb rise not beyond him if things pan out favourably once again.

6/1

Form: 82671- D

Last run: 136 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Record of 3-6 on AW and 3-22 on turf in Ireland for Mick Mulvany; scored by 5l at Listowel (1m) in September when last seen; sold for 16,000gns since; on a career-high mark but market support should be heeded.
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Verdict Starting price

6

(1)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Sunriseontheboyne

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Won six times in Ireland (7f-1m2f) for Michael Mulvany, including over 1m at Listowel (heavy) last September; things are yet to click for him for this trainer (0-7), hanging under pressure at Hamilton (8.5f) recently; mark continues to ease.

16/1

8th

3

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Sunriseontheboyne

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Won his final start in Ireland (1m, heavy); hasn't been in the same form for new stable but worth a second look in the betting back from a two-month break.

20/1

10th
12 (11)
Tolstoy

10/1

Form: 707-54 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Too headstrong in a clear lead at Southwell (7f) last time, so did fairly well to be beaten only 2l in the end; gained last win off 10lb higher at Newcastle in August 2024; fighting chance provided he settles.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

17th

15

(12)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Tolstoy

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Low-key return to turf at York (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; should be well treated but he comes with risks attached.

25/1

14th

11

(2)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Tolstoy

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Drew a blank in 2025 but he has slipped a long way in the weights; absent since a poor run at Newcastle (7f) in February; headgear absent for his return and dropping back to 6f isn't sure to suit.

33/1

10th

12

(11)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tolstoy

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Brian Ellison

Too headstrong in a clear lead at Southwell (7f) last time, so did fairly well to be beaten only 2l in the end; gained last win off 10lb higher at Newcastle in August 2024; fighting chance provided he settles.

10/1

Form: 0166-5 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Ex-French 6yo; has inconsistent British form but scored off current mark at Kempton (7f) in October; possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

5

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

17:43 Chepstow

Society Man

9st 5lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Charlie Johnston

All three wins on turf came on testing ground in France and his best efforts in Britain have been on the AW, including a win at Kempton in October; below par in recent starts and has been dropped another 2lb.

11/1

6th

3

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

14:50 Musselburgh

Society Man

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

His best efforts in Britain have been on AW and he was ideally suited by testing ground when trained in France; none too consistent, either.

12/1

Non-runners

North View

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £81.10
Straight Forecast £71.51
Tricast £431.12
Trifecta £867.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

North View

SPOTLIGHT:

Maximising

D Express:

Degale

Daily Record:

The Dragon King

TOPSPEED:

Little Empire

RP RATINGS:

Maximising

The Times:

Maximising

The Guardian:

Maximising

Daily Mirror:

Maximising

NEWMARKET:

North View

Telegraph:

North View

Daily Mail:

North View

The Sun:

North View

The Star:

North View