February 14 / 17.55 Newcastle (AW)

17.55

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  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

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Weather: Clear

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.90
  • Place: £1.50

Form: -11222 CD BF

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Two wins (first over C&D) and three seconds this year, latest a neck second over C&D for today's rider on Tuesday when running without a front shoe (first two clear); sound each-way chance.
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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

2/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 1-1111 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Remarkable performer who has won his last eight handicaps, three over 1m here, four over 7f here and the latest over 1m at Southwell; mark has gone up 29lb and is 4lb higher than for his last win (won by 0.75l at Southwell); another good run on the cards.
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14th

11

(14)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Aisling Oscar

9st 7lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Has done well on AW for current yard, completing a remarkable eight-timer along the way; failed to transfer the form back to turf last time, taking record in this sphere to 0-10; bit to prove off same mark.

25/1

7th

8

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Aisling Oscar

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

A revelation on AW for new yard since last November, posting an eight-timer; close second of six off this mark at Wolverhampton last month; he's 0-9 on turf but this is his first run on grass for his current trainer and he could be involved.

7/1

11/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 21-2 CD BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 4yo; won a C&D maiden by 4l in December (sent off at 4-9) and not disgraced with a penalty when runner-up to a lightly-raced improver in a C&D novice last time; chance on handicap debut
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Verdict Starting price

1st

11

(7)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:00 Goodwood

Inspired

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Has form figures of 212 since racing over 1m on turf, the success at Hamilton; ran well at Haydock (good) most recently and may show further progress kept to this trip; respected.

7/2

2nd

12

(8)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Inspired

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Consistent form since being gelded, gaining a deserved success in five-runner race at Hamilton (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; just 2lb higher and should go well again.

7/1

1st

3

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

16:00 Hamilton

Inspired

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Scored at Newcastle (1m) in December and has proved reliable without adding to his tally this season, a clear second of seven to Jannas Journey in 1m Carlisle handicap 12 days ago; not taken lightly despite a 2lb weights rise.

15/8

Form: 2-5330 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Well behind Aisling Oscar at Southwell last week (1m) but had been in fair form prior to that; only 1lb higher than his last winning mark.
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12th

11

(4)

31st Aug 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

The visor has had a positive effect and he may have bumped into one when a clear second off this mark 11 days ago (Polytrack); goes well here and is one of the likelier winners.

7/1

2nd

1

(2)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Disappointed on his reappearance in June but he's been running well in three starts since the visor was applied, most recently finishing third of 11 in a 0-75 at Haydock (7f, good) 13 days ago; drops in grade with good claims.

4/1

3rd

11

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

20:38 Haydock

Bajan Bandit

8st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Patrick Morris

He's run pretty well in this visor on his last two starts, last time 3l second of 12 at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW); however, he's back up into a 0-75 here and has won just one of his last 29 races; may again be vulnerable.

11/1

Form: 916-95 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Winner at Wolverhampton when visored for the first time in December (8.5f) but hasn't done quite as well since.
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1st

2

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

17:25 Redcar

Rajapour

10st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: David O’Meara

C&D winner last month off 8lb lower and the following week suffered a fall at York; good to see him bounce back from that with a respectable show at Hamilton; this mark might be on the high side.

7/2

5th

1

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Rajapour

10st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Had been bubbling under prior to winning easily at Redcar (1m, good to firm) last month; keeping on (although still had a fair bit of ground to make up) when clipping heels and coming down 1f out at York last Saturday; 9lb higher than at Redcar but still a potential class act at this level if that nasty experience last weekend hasn't left a mark.

4/1

9

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:05 York

Rajapour

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Had been bubbling under prior to winning easily at Redcar (1m, good to firm) on Sunday, and given the style of that success he looks an attractive proposition under a 5lb penalty; high on the list.

9/2

33/1

Form: 418-86

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Bought for 45,000gns having won a Redcar novice in October (1m2f, soft); plenty to find on her form in her three runs for this yard.
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5th

3

(3)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

16:17 Beverley

Helmsley

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Won a Redcar novice (1m2f, good to soft) in October when trained by Ralph Beckett; yet to match that level for this yard but did run well in a first-time tongue-tie at Chester (1m4f, good to soft) ten days ago, albeit aided by the run of things; unraced on ground quicker than good.

15/8

2nd

3

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:12 Chester

Helmsley

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ivan Furtado

Left Ralph Beckett after 1m2f Redcar novice win (good to soft) in October; that form has not been reached in her six handicaps since but latest sixth of 17 at York (1m4f, good) was a fair effort from the widest stall one month ago; draw has been kinder today and she's edging down the weights; tongue-tie goes on.

12/1

6th

10

(17)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Helmsley

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Left Ralph Beckett after 1m2f Redcar novice win (good to soft) in October; that form has not been reached in her five handicaps since, most at 1m but never dangerous latest when back up to 1m4f at Thirsk; others preferred.

18/1

Form: 952-21 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Three wins here, first two over 6f, the latest over 1m last month; only 1lb higher, but this is a tougher race.
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6th

8

(11)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Flying Fletcher

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Three course wins (6f-1m) and a multitude of placed efforts, including a close third to Saytaar (Harry The Rogue second) over C&D in March; has struggled on turf in his last three appearances (7.5f-1m2f) but his mark has eased accordingly.

6/1

9th

8

(4)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

15:45 Beverley

Flying Fletcher

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

3-21 on the AW but 0-16 on the grass, never in the first two; beaten about 10l in last two races; not hard to turn elsewhere.

14/1

6th

3

(8)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:15 Redcar

Flying Fletcher

9st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

All three wins from 36 starts have been on the AW at Newcastle (6f/1m); solid effort when third at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last month but he needs to bounce back from a lesser effort at Pontefract (1m) three weeks ago; has stamina to prove for this longer trip.

8/1

8th
7 (6)
Qazaq

50/1

Form: 708-96 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won his first three races, all on the AW, when with Roger Varian, but has proved rather disappointing since; bought for 25,000gns in October and hasn't achieved much in his five races since, although slightly more encouraging effort last time; on a good mark.
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5th

7

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

Qazaq

9st 5lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Iain Jardine

Three AW wins; 0-9 on turf but has a 7f race in him on grass on best form in the spring and had another troubled run at Beverley on Friday; has worn various aids on last two starts, goes without this time.

11/2

11th

3

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:40 Beverley

Qazaq

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Iain Jardine

On a long losing run as he's winless since 2024; ran okay in a new hood/cheekpieces combination at Musselburgh but has another change of headgear now; others probably safer.

10/1

3rd

2

(1)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Qazaq

10st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Iain Jardine

On a long losing run but he looked an unlucky second over C&D in April and hasn't enjoyed the rub of the green since, short of room last 1f when fifth at Catterick (7f) last time; weighted to go well off a reduced mark with cheekpieces added (hood also refitted).

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £12.30
Straight Forecast £12.93
Tricast £21.85
Trifecta £32.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Inspired

SPOTLIGHT:

Francesi

Daily Mail:

Aisling Oscar

POSTDATA:

Flying Fletcher

TOPSPEED:

Tribal Wisdom

The Times:

Inspired

Telegraph:

Inspired

D Express:

Inspired

The Sun:

Inspired

Daily Record:

Inspired

The Star:

Aisling Oscar

The Guardian:

Francesi

Daily Mirror:

Francesi