February 14 / 18.55 Newcastle (AW)

18.55

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  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 4 runners
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Read Meg Nicholls’ Blog At betmgm.co.uk Fillies’ Handicap

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface:

Weather: Clear

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.30

Form: 70-923 D BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
It's now 16 outings since her last success but she comes here in decent nick, third of seven to Brazilian Rose in 6f Southwell handicap a week ago; she enjoys a 4lb weights pull here so must enter calculations with blinkers added.
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15th

7

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Mereside Diva

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Second when favourite for this race in 2024, with mixed fortunes in her five subsequent C&D appearances but she was a creditable third last June; seen in regular action this year, including when second at Wetherby last month but not so good here eight days ago; her last two wins (2024 and this February) were in small fields, so others make more appeal today.

20/1

8th

13

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Mereside Diva

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Versatile as regards ground; form this year features an AW success in February and close second at Wetherby (7f) last time; five-time winner on turf and C&D record includes two placed efforts; not ruled out.

12/1

2nd

1

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Wetherby

Mereside Diva

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Two good runs at Southwell preceded her Newcastle success in February (7f; blinkered first time); she hasn't run badly at Lingfield twice since, for all she has finished down the field, and this test may prove more suitable; key player.

6/1

Form: 4-1368 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Gained her breakthrough victory over 6f here in January but reportedly bled from the nose when last of eight in 6f handicap here ten days ago; she has a bit to prove now.
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2

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Penny Mountain

9st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Gary Rutherford

Ready winner here (6f, Class 6; 11-1) on New Year's Day, and in the frame four times since, including over 7f here (18-1) in March; fifth at Musselburgh latest and that form has taken a few knocks since; tackles 1m for the first time.

6/1

5th

10

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

15:50 Musselburgh

Penny Mountain

8st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Gary Rutherford

Just one win from her 17 starts but that came on New Year's Day at Newcastle (6f) and she's largely continued in form there since, placing over 7f on her last three visits; raced only on AW for this yard but her peak RPR was achieved on turf in Ireland.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6-1151 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Thriving mare who made it 3-4 in 2026 in 6f Southwell handicap a week ago; up another 4lb but she is proven at this longer trip and this course winner is not taken lightly in her current mood.
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3rd

6

(6)

3rd Apr 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 2

14:25 Newcastle (AW)

Brazilian Rose

9st 1lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Fifth of 14 in the corresponding race 12 months ago when rated 6lb lower; four wins at Southwell this year, the latest over 6f three weeks ago, but that shorter trip probably suits her better.

25/1

1st

4

(6)

13th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:20 Southwell (AW)

Brazilian Rose

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Usually seen over further these days, but is 2-2 over C&D this year; still 4lb above her last winning mark, but this consistent mare should again go well.

11/4

4th

2

(3)

9th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brazilian Rose

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Enjoyed a revival this year, winning three handicaps at Southwell; ran up to her best in a Class 2 fillies' handicap at Lingfield ten days ago but the field finished in a heap and she will need more to beat male opposition this time.

7/2

11/8

Form: 08-621 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage filly who has returned from six months off an improved model, cosily landing 7f Lingfield handicap two weeks ago; another bold showing is on the cards despite a 3lb weights rise.
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4

(1)

3rd Apr 2026

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0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Party Bear

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Returned to winning form over C&D in January and had genuine excuses for two of her three defeats in the meantime; beaten just a short head and a neck into third of 11 in the Fillies and Mares Trial here in between those efforts with two of these behind; leading player.

8/1

5th

2

(4)

11th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Party Bear

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Landed a handicap at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in January and her next run can be easily excused (saddle slipped forward); ran well when third of 11 in a competitive race at Lingfield last time and holds good claims now dropped back in grade.

7/4

3rd

10

(5)

27th Feb 2026

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0m 7f 1y

Class 2

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Party Bear

8st 12lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

C&D winner last month; latest Newcastle run easy to excuse as the saddle slipped early on; unexposed in cheekpieces but she will need to step up a notch to take this.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £15.60
Straight Forecast £14.69
Trifecta £22.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Party Bear

POSTDATA:

Brazilian Rose

Telegraph:

Mereside Diva

TOPSPEED:

Penny Mountain

Daily Mail:

Brazilian Rose

Daily Mirror:

Brazilian Rose

The Sun:

Brazilian Rose

RP RATINGS:

Party Bear

The Times:

Party Bear

The Guardian:

Party Bear

The Star:

Party Bear

Daily Record:

Party Bear

D Express:

Mereside Diva