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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Penny Mountain

9st 7lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gary Rutherford

Just 1-22 but scores good marks for her consistency since 6f AW win in January; denied clear run before keeping on for fifth in recent C&D contest won by Jkr Cobbler; each-way claims at least.

9/1

5th

3

(8)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Penny Mountain

9st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Gary Rutherford

Largely consistent mare who was third over 6f at Hamilton on her last two appearances; also suited by this longer trip and won't mind if the ground is slower than good; probably won't be far away.

8/1

3rd

5

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Penny Mountain

9st 5lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Gary Rutherford

Largely consistent mare who was respectable third of seven when dropped back in trip for C&D (good to soft) amateur riders' race a fortnight ago; probably won't be far away.

6/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

14:48 Pontefract

Brazilian Rose

9st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

All eight wins have come on the AW and is 0-8 on turf, including when just under 3l behind Bellarchi at Chester (7f, good) ten days ago; 3lb pull not enough to tempt, especially as she has never attempted this far before.

66/1

6th

4

(11)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:33 Chester

Brazilian Rose

9st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Four handicap wins on the Southwell AW this January-March (7f/6f); ran right up to her best when 3.5l fifth of seven to Circe in 7f Musselburgh Listed race latest but it underlines she needs more at this level; a wide draw won't make it any easier.

40/1

5th

2

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 1

15:28 Musselburgh

Brazilian Rose

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Four handicap wins on the Southwell AW this January-March (7f/6f) and has also shown promise on turf (albeit 0-6 on grass); however, she needs a sizeable step forward if she's to pose a threat in this Listed contest.

33/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

(1)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

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

Standard

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

Standard

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