February 06 / 20.30 Newcastle (AW)

20.30

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  • Prize money: £18319
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Snow showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.40
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 9854-2 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Useful sprinter on AW and he made a bold bid at Chelmsford last week (6f), clear turning for home but hanging right under pressure; would appeal more at 5f but can't discount off a competitive mark.
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2nd

7

(7)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Twilight Fun

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Five AW wins, the latest from the front off 2lb lower at Newcastle (6f) in February; well below that form on turf lately but still worth keeping an eye on in the betting.

14/1

8th

3

(8)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:11 Newmarket (July)

Twilight Fun

9st 13lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Only turf win came off a much lower mark more than two years ago and he remains weighted to his AW best after a couple of no-shows at Yarmouth last month; some way down the pecking order.

16/1

4th

3

(6)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:23 Yarmouth

Twilight Fun

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Tends to lead; started the year well on AW but it all went wrong at Newcastle in March and he could only beat one home in seven-runner 5f course handicap a fortnight ago; easy ground probably no help that day and it's not impossible this C&D winner can stage a revival.

16/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 4212-1 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Returned from a 103-day break to run out a ready winner of a 6f handicap at Southwell 17 days ago (Sergeant Pep second); up 5lb but he is unexposed on AW and could still be improving; stable also run Raatea.
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4th

8

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Beverley

Hundred Caps

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Julie Camacho

In good form on AW earlier in the year; unplaced both starts since returning to turf this summer and others have stronger claims.

10/1

7th

6

(8)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:42 Carlisle

Hundred Caps

9st 11lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Julie Camacho

Suited by 5f on a stiff track (two of his three wins have been at Beverley); fair fifth at Beverley with a visor tried last time (5f, good; pulled hard); regular cheekpieces back on here but soft ground a negative.

12/1

5th

3

(1)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Beverley

Hundred Caps

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Julie Camacho

Won over 6f at Southwell in January and two sound efforts after that; C&D record is 121, both wins on fast ground last term; visor replaces cheekpieces; well drawn; chance.

11/4

8/1

Form: 7710-2 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Two course wins, the latest over this trip last October off a 4lb lower mark; good second two weeks ago and this veteran can make another bold bid.
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5th

3

(7)

12th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Raatea

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

Has two wins over C&D and has been placed here on his two starts this year; should not be far away.

8/1

3rd

3

(6)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Raatea

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Julie Camacho

Two course wins, the latest over this trip last October off a 4lb lower mark; good second two weeks ago and this veteran can make another bold bid.

8/1

2nd

4

(7)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

Raatea

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

He was ending a losing run when scrambling home in a C&D handicap last October; finished lame when down the field here one month later; others are more appealing.

12/1

8/1

Form: 5026-2 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
He has finished second on his last two attempts at this trip, chasing home Hundred Caps at Southwell 17 days ago; 4lb better off with his old rival today; each-way claims.
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2nd

3

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Sergeant Pep

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Twice a runner-up over 6f this winter, including here, but he raced too freely in one 7f run and he still has to prove he needs this far.

7/2

3rd

7

(10)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Sergeant Pep

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

He has finished second on his last two attempts at this trip, chasing home Hundred Caps at Southwell 17 days ago; 4lb better off with his old rival today; each-way claims.

8/1

2nd

5

(4)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Sergeant Pep

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Ran encouragingly at Lingfield (6f) on belated return to AW and the step up to 7f provides an excuse for subsequent effort; remains well treated on best turf form; possibilities.

13/2

Form: 9486-2 D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Shaped really well at York's Ebor meeting (7f) but has been disappointing since, including when readily swept aside by a stablemate at Kempton 18 days ago; back against male opposition this time and handicap mark unchanged.
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2nd

7

(6)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:08 Newmarket (July)

Shallow

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Beat five others to win this race off 3lb higher last year and she chased home Powdering over C&D three weeks ago; bombed out in a better race over 7f here on Saturday but that might be best ignored; visor enlisted.

13/2

9th

7

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:15 Newmarket (July)

Shallow

8st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Often leads; all wins at 6f and although Havana Pusey wore her down only late on at Yarmouth in April, on her most recent 7f run, all the signs are that she will give best to stronger stayers, as in this race last year.

7/1

2nd

2

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:50 Newmarket (July)

Shallow

9st 10lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Often leads; C&D winner last July; two narrow defeats from three starts since cheekpieces have been fitted, over 7f at Yarmouth and 6f at York (both on good); a very likely contender back over this C&D.

4/1

10/1

Form: 08511- CD

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Ended 2025 with a pair of C&D wins in Class 5 company; 3lb rise against stronger opposition could find him out.
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7th

2

(10)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Fortamour

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ben Haslam

Six-time C&D winner; easing mark and back to form, just held by U Sure Do over C&D (good; 25-1) under four weeks ago; is capable of handling easier ground, and well drawn close to the stands' rail in stall 10; stablemate of William Dewhirst.

4/1

2nd

9

(2)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

Fortamour

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ben Haslam

Six-time course winner but well held in his three runs this year and latest was over C&D (good to soft) last month; has form figures of 1242 in this race in the last four years but he needs to turn things around off a sliding mark.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 47-6R5 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Usually slowly away but his refusal to race here last month was a first; ran okay over 7f here last week and capable of a big run but he is a risky proposition.
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2

(17)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Northern Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Effective on AW and turf; respectable third in big field at Doncaster (6f) returned to this sphere last time; remains on a workable mark and gained last two wins over 5f.

11/1

3rd

18

(3)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Northern Spirit

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race at Newcastle in January was a first; won't mind getting back on the grass and he is proven in big-field handicaps; could go well at a price.

33/1

7th

2

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Northern Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race here last month was a first; ran okay over 7f here last week and capable of a big run but he is a risky proposition.

14/1

10/1

Form: 377-23 D BF

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
5f win at Haydock on his stable debut last September; several good runs in defeat since, including over 5f here two weeks ago; 3lb higher today; beaten favourite here on Wednesday but not disgraced.
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9th

10

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Arnhem

8st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

He did well after joining this yard last year and he's on a handy mark; he should get back on track sooner or later but this 10yo has failed to shine on his last three outings, over C&D on last two starts.

25/1

9th

15

(5)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Arnhem

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jim Goldie

Veteran whose form has dipped in last two outings, latest over C&D eight days ago; doesn't look as if he's about to improve his poor strike-rate (long time between drinks).

20/1

8th

8

(11)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Arnhem

8st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jim Goldie

Good turf spell in the autumn included a winning yard debut at Haydock (good) and a close second over C&D (soft); has run well on AW since but looks to have his share of weight; trainer runs five and won this in 2024.

14/1

33/1

Form: 869-95 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Latest C&D fifth was his best effort since joining this yard but he will need another good step forward to come out on top this time.
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2nd

3

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Pontefract

Dorney Lake

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Liam Bailey

Often a slow starter but he got away on level terms when landing 5.5f Doncaster handicap eight days ago; not out of things under a 5lb penalty.

12/1

1st

6

(9)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

Dorney Lake

10st 11lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Liam Bailey

All four wins were over 6f for two Newmarket yards; 0-11 for current one and others are in better form.

20/1

7th

6

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

18:40 Ayr

Dorney Lake

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Gained all four wins over 6f on good or faster ground; shaped as though worth another crack at 7f when keeping-on fifth over the stiff 6f at Pontefract (good; first-time cheekpieces) 11 days ago but others appeal more all the same; tongue-tie refitted.

20/1

4/1

Form: 50661- CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
He had dropped down the weights prior to a ready C&D win in December, his third course success; a 4lb rise still leaves him feasibly weighted and he is high on the list.
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8th

12

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Bright

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Loughnane

No problem with fast turf but he has a much better strike-rate on AW; midfield finish at Doncaster last month didn't suggest he is the answer here.

33/1

7th

9

(12)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

20:05 Doncaster

Bright

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mark Loughnane

Both visits here came in the summer of 2024 and yielded a third followed by a win, both at 6f on good to firm; that was his last success on turf but he scored on AW three starts back and last month's return to grass from the widest stall at Chester can be ignored; not ruled out.

18/1

12th

1

(15)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Bright

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

His last three wins have come on the AW at Newcastle but he is effective on turf and this mark shouldn't be beyond him; stall 15 is a severe hindrance though.

16/1

11th
12 (8)
Abduction

8/1

Form: 860-61 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Stepped up on last month's reappearance effort when gamely landing a 7f handicap here last week; not well in under a 4lb penalty but plenty of form to suggest he can still play a part.
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3rd

1

(10)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

Abduction

10st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Multiple wins include three over C&D earlier in his career; has run well on occasions since a narrow Musselburgh win (7f, good) in April off this mark and a recent never-nearer third of eight there under Jake Dickson puts him in this picture; yard runs three.

5/1

3rd

2

(5)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

Abduction

9st 3lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

C&D win off this mark in April; mixed since but his latest third at Ayr (6f, soft) was a sound effort and today he has the assistance of an apprentice who is good value for his 7lb claim; high on the list.

5/1

3rd

8

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Abduction

9st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins this year, the latest off this mark at Musselburgh (7f, good) in April; penultimate Hamilton seventh suggested he was still in good form; no surprise to see him in the thick of it.

12/1

12th
4 (2)
Trouble Man

12/1

Form: 17575- D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far into fifth at Wolverhampton seven weeks ago (7f), his second run for new connections; dropping to a stiff 6f should help and he still has time on his side.
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3rd

3

(7)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trouble Man

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Dual sprint winner for previous yard; best effort for new stable when fifth over C&D on penultimate start; chance of faring better partly depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.

12/1

12th

4

(2)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Trouble Man

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Oli Rix

Not beaten far into fifth at Wolverhampton seven weeks ago (7f), his second run for new connections; dropping to a stiff 6f should help and he still has time on his side.

12/1

5

(6)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:28 Doncaster

Trouble Man

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won a 5f novice at Wolverhampton on his second start and followed up in a 6f handicap at Kempton in January; absent since finishing down the field in a Listed race at Chantilly (6.5f, AW) in March; should be capable of better but raced exclusively on AW and the suitability of heavy going has to be taken on trust.

10/1

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Selections

POSTDATA:

Raatea

SPOTLIGHT:

Hundred Caps

RP RATINGS:

Bright

NEWMARKET:

Shallow

The Times:

Trouble Man

TOPSPEED:

Northern Spirit

The Sun:

Sergeant Pep

Daily Mail:

Fortamour

Daily Record:

Hundred Caps

Daily Mirror:

Bright

D Express:

Shallow

Telegraph:

Raatea

The Guardian:

Raatea

The Star:

Raatea