February 10 / 18.15 Newcastle (AW)

18.15

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  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 1-6262 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Course regular who often makes the running and has largely been consistent in recent months; runner-up off today's mark over C&D on Wednesday and likely to give this another good shot.
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4th

9

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Patrick Morris

All six wins have been at this track (7f/1m) but he's been below his best here on his last three starts; may have needed the run here in July but others have stronger claims.

33/1

14th

13

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Patrick Morris

Bagged a fourth C&D success in February; off since a below-par seventh over C&D in March though so needs to hit the ground running.

33/1

7th

2

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Patrick Morris

Six-time course winner, including twice from the front over C&D this winter; 4lb higher than for his last win and he's never defied a mark this lofty, but the promising Harry Vigors takes off 7lb and he may make a bold bid.

6/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3-1122 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Resurgent for new stable since the autumn, winning three times (twice over C&D) along the way; returns here after good effort in defeat at Lingfield on Saturday, and commands respect in current mood.
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7th

6

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Francesi

9st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Still 5lb above his last winning mark and all five wins have come over 1m on the AW, including two here; hard to recommend over this trip.

16/1

3rd

7

(2)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Francesi

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Sits third, one place behind Aisling Oscar, in the All Weather Horse of the Year standings after his fine winter; yet to win at Wolverhampton but he has run well here; Billy Loughnane takes over tonight; each-way shout.

5/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 074-57

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Unplaced all six starts for John Mackie since winning 7f turf seller for Adrian Nicholls in October but had an excuse last time (blindfold removed late) and his three runs before that (7f-8.6f) were respectable; on a good mark now and worth a second look.
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7

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Packetofbiscuits

9st 1lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Won a couple of 7f handicaps at Southwell in February; this mark in range judged on his second at Southwell in March but his last three runs have been poor and it is easy to have reservations at present.

33/1

8th

7

(7)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Packetofbiscuits

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Mackie

Dual Southwell winner off lower marks early in the year who ran poorly there when last seen and has been off for almost four months since; would need a career-best in order to take this.

20/1

7th

4

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Packetofbiscuits

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: John Mackie

C&D winner twice in February, before only just failing to catch the winner back here in hat-trick bid; work to do with Jimmy Speaking from Doncaster (fifth), with recent Thirsk effort - last of 12 - hardly a ringing endorsement.

5/1

10/1

Form: 35030- CD

Last run: 199 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Ran well on two of four starts for new stable last June/July, latterly when keeping-on third over C&D; returns from 199-day break on career-low mark but his fitness must be taken on trust.
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3rd

14

(11)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Chuzzlewit

8st 11lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Winless since 2024 (over C&D) but runner-up in 1m handicaps here on his last two starts; can't be dismissed despite being 3lb out of the handicap.

10/1

2nd

14

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:18 Newcastle (AW)

Chuzzlewit

8st 11lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

He's 9lb lower than when third in this last year and he returned to form when going close over C&D early this month; has a modest strike-rate but he can be bang there if backing up that latest performance.

10/1

8/1

Form: 677-34 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Not really firing on all cylinders this winter but kept on to make the frame on consecutive outings last month (once over C&D) and remains on a good mark; can't be ruled out.
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2nd

10

(8)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Starliner

9st 1lb

J: William Pyle

T: Linda Perratt

Sits on last winning mark (Ayr, 1m) and has held his form well, finding one stronger in three of his last four, including when picked off inside the final furlong at Doncaster (7f; 11-1) recently; is a modest 1-22 on AW.

3/1

2nd

13

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Starliner

8st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Linda Perratt

Ended a losing sequence at Ayr (1m) in May and largely in good nick since, sixth of ten in 1m handicap at Hamilton two weeks ago; no forlorn hope eased 1lb.

10/1

Form: 2224-4 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Made the frame four consecutive times over C&D towards end of last year and again ran well when fourth at Wolvehampton (8.6f) last week; holds no secrets from the handicapper but probably won't be far away.
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6th

9

(2)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Powerful Response

8st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoffrey Harker

Back to winning ways with a front-running C&D success 23 days ago (visored first time); up 2lb but should give it another good go.

5/1

1st

5

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Powerful Response

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Two soft-ground turf wins, including one for this yard, but he acts on better ground and made the most of a good draw when close third of 15 at Nottingham (8.5f, good; Token Love seventh) in cheekpieces three weeks ago; that is just about the best recent form on offer and he's nicely berthed again; visor goes on and he's respected.

5/2

3rd

10

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

16:07 Nottingham

Powerful Response

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

First win was on AW but last two have come on turf (8.3f/1m2f, soft); had some close calls on Tapeta during the winter and he was a creditable fourth in big field at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) 11 days ago; could be in the mix again but he wouldn't want the ground to dry out.

8/1

6/1

Form: 51-234 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won twice here (1m/7f) towards end of last year and is still in good form; capable 5lb claimer Cian Horgan is enlisted; ought to be on the premises again.
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8th

6

(1)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wyvern

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Does most racing now at Newcastle, the scene of his last three wins; off for six weeks since finishing well held behind Captain Pickles over C&D.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 125-46 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
In career-best form here in November, winning twice (7f/1m), but seems to have gone off the boil lately and is still on a fairly tough mark.
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6th

7

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Electric Avenue

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ivan Furtado

Won off 2lb higher at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) last November but she's been a long way below that level on her last four starts.

25/1

15th

5

(15)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Electric Avenue

9st 11lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Won two fillies' handicaps (7f and 1m) at Newcastle in November but has lost her form in recent AW starts; it remains to be seen whether a return to turf and step up in trip sparks a revival.

33/1

9th

3

(8)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Electric Avenue

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Ivan Furtado

Won two fillies' handicaps (7f and 1m) at Newcastle last November; back down in the weights but that is a result of disappointing efforts on her last two starts.

10/1

Form: -41114 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won three classified races in one week at Southwell (7f-1m) last month; raced too freely and was below that form when fourth on handicap return at Wolverhampton (9.4f) a fortnight ago but still enters calculations.
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10th

8

(1)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Pink Socks

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Completed a hat-trick in 0-50 classified events in January including two wins here (7f/1m); has found life tougher in handicaps since then, though, and may need a return to the basement level.

20/1

11th

6

(11)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Pink Socks

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Nailed a rapid AW classified hat-trick in January for Ian Williams but her subsequent form in handicaps for that yard and this doesn't compare; maybe her return to this sphere will help but she needs to get back on track.

10/1

6th

6

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Pink Socks

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Legs two and three of her January hat-trick for Ian Williams came here (7f/1m); went off the boil for him and hard to fancy on what she's done in three starts for this yard.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £15.00
Straight Forecast £11.73
Tricast £73.84
Trifecta £176.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Tasever

Telegraph:

Francesi

SPOTLIGHT:

Packetofbiscuits

The Times:

Starliner

Daily Mail:

Electric Avenue

The Guardian:

Wyvern

RP RATINGS:

Packetofbiscuits

D Express:

Starliner

The Sun:

Tasever

Daily Record:

Tasever

Daily Mirror:

Francesi

The Star:

Francesi