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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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

2nd

4

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

Inspired

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: K R Burke

Sole win came when justifying short odds in 1m AW maiden in December but he's been running with credit in big-field turf handicaps this term, including when fifth of 20 at York (7f, good; Jannas Journey eighth, The Green Man behind) three weeks ago; likely to go well again.

11/4

5th

15

(17)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Inspired

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

1m AW winner last December, caught the eye back from a gelding operation when fourth (Quest For Fun third) of 22 over C&D (good) last month, finishing well after repeatedly meeting trouble; couldn't fully confirm that promise but still ran respectably when fourth again (Orne third) at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) last Thursday; one to consider.

7/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

11

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bajan Bandit

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

Has won over 1m but better at shorter and this extended trip might prove beyond him; not beaten far over 7.4f on Saturday; Billy Loughnane booked but others appeal more for win purposes.

12/1

5th

8

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

Bajan Bandit

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Patrick Morris

Scored three times at 7f/1m on the AW in 2025 but his more recent form is far less encouraging, last of eight in 1m handicap at Nottingham last month; visor goes on the first time here.

25/1

8th

4

(7)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

11:30 Nottingham

Bajan Bandit

9st 10lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Patrick Morris

Last three wins have been on the AW, the most recent off a 6lb higher mark at Newcastle (7f) in December; below his best there over 1m after becoming upset in the stalls 90 days ago and needs to bounce back returned to turf on his first start since.

12/1

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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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(7)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

15:33 Redcar

Rajapour

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

It's now 13 starts since his last success but he comes here in good form, challenging wide when fourth of nine in 1m handicap at Pontefract 12 days ago; weighted to go well eased 1lb.

4/1

4th

3

(5)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:18 Pontefract

Rajapour

9st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Has made the frame a few times this year including off higher marks, but is just 1-24 since joining this yard; others more compelling.

10/1

9th

14

(17)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:35 Carlisle

Rajapour

9st 5lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Sole win since joining this yard came in a first-time visor at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) in December and he's ran some good races since the cheekpieces went on; didn't get the best of passages at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) nine days ago and can be treated as if still in form; up in grade but could go well.

14/1

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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:18 Pontefract

Flying Fletcher

10st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Had dropped to his last winning mark when third of seven at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last time, but he is now 0-14 on turf; another placing may be his best hope.

7/1

3rd

3

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:07 Wetherby

Flying Fletcher

9st 13lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

0-13 on turf, but has won three races on the AW, the latest at Newcastle in January (1m); not been at his best recently.

13/2

4th

2

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Flying Fletcher

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Best RPRs over shorter (6f) but did make all in a slowly run C&D Class 4 in January (4-1); failed to get majorly competitive - often slowly away - in his last three starts; return to AW might assist, along with Ethan Tindall's 5lb claim.

13/2

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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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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