February 15 / 15.12 Newcastle (AW)

15.12

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  • Prize money: £3454.44
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: —

Weather: Rain and snow

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.50
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 096-54

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
He didn't run badly in two runs last month, beaten under 2l into fourth at Wolverhampton 16 days ago (first classified run); needs more to win but his first placing could be in sight.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

11

(10)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Sold Out

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John Mackie

Career best when making all in Newcastle classified (1m) last month; hasn't matched that in three subsequent starts but he lost a shoe when back in a classified last time; probable contender with Billy Loughnane taking over.

7/1

5th

10

(3)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sold Out

9st 9lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: John Mackie

Off the mark in classified event at Newcastle (1m) in February and has continued in good form, fourth in 1m handicap there ten days ago; big shout at these weights.

5/1

4th

4

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sold Out

9st 7lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: John Mackie

Opened his account in classified event over C&D in February and not discredited back in handicap company when fourth of nine at Lingfield (1m) 13 days ago; possibilities despite 3lb weights rise.

4/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 0454-1 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Won two handicaps last spring and she returned from 202 days on the sidelines to win a similar event over C&D 11 days ago; concedes 2lb to her rivals today but still actually favoured by BHA ratings; major player.
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9th

3

(1)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:52 Catterick

I Can Boogy

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

2-10 on the AW and 1-15 on turf; bounced back from a lesser effort at Thirsk (1m) when third of 13 in a classified event at Newcastle (7f, AW) last month; needs to back that up returned to turf.

7/1

3rd

3

(13)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

I Can Boogy

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Needs to bounce back quickly from duff effort on turf nine days ago but has been placed here three times (7f-1m) since his 1m course win in February and has a big role to play if back on song.

12/1

12th

6

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

I Can Boogy

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Three-time winner, the most recent in a classified at Newcastle (1m, AW) in February; ran well there three weeks ago and has to be considered returned to this level.

8/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: -79428 C BF

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Stayed on late to take second behind I Can Boogy over C&D 11 days ago; failed to build on it dropped to 6f on Wednesday; each-way claims again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(9)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Sam England

Last eight starts in classifieds and he didn't always get the breaks when third over C&D 12 days ago; that was one of his better recent efforts and he's firmly in calculations.

13/2

3rd

6

(5)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

Regressive 8yo; running respectably at this level in 2026 but 2l behind Woodrafff at Newcastle last week; never threatened over 1m2f on Thursday; easy enough to look elsewhere.

8/1

6th

10

(4)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:28 Newcastle (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

Spent most of a long career racing at shy of 1m and didn't look to see it out in one try over this far (C&D); not as good now and can miss the break and/or pull hard, so comes with risks attached.

8/1

Form: 3753-8 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f classified event here last summer and he wasn't beaten far in a 7f handicap back here on his final run in 2025; never in the hunt over C&D ten days ago (after a break); risky but not impossible he could bounce back.
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11th

11

(8)

15th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Starshot

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Only ever won once and ran poorly here, back from a break, when last seen seven weeks ago; some way down the pecking order.

25/1

8th

9

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Starshot

9st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Lawrence Mullaney

1-44 but has made the frame off higher marks in his last two visits here (1m/7f); record suggests this first start in 103 days may be needed, though.

14/1

8th

14

(18)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Starshot

9st 1lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Just one win from 43 starts but he's reached the frame on AW at Southwell (1m/7f) in his last two runs; usually comes from off the pace and has claims if he transfers his recent form back to turf.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5-5532

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Beaten in classified events on his last three starts but he has run well on each occasion, second of ten at Wolverhampton last time (8.6f); had few chances at this trip; likely to be involved again.
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4th

9

(5)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bossy Parker

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Just held on to win 8.6f classified here in March and can handle today's drop back in trip but this is his first run since May and he might find this race too competitive.

14/1

4th

5

(6)

5th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bossy Parker

9st 4lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Winning for the third time at Wolverhampton, and his first over further than 7f, when landing a C&D handicap in March; his stamina looked stretched by 9.4f when fourth 18 days ago; not ruled out back down in distance.

5/2

4th

8

(5)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bossy Parker

9st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

His third win here when holding on grimly last month (8.6f), ending a two-year losing streak; only 2lb higher but he wouldn't be an obvious one to follow up and has never raced over quite this far.

12/1

Form: 0090-4

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Stablemate of My Kurkum; beaten 16 times since winning a 7f maiden at Wolverhampton in October 2023 (second start); finished a staying-on fourth in a similar event at Wolverhampton (7f) nine days ago; more needed to end his drought.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

13

(6)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Serengeti Sunrise

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R K Watson

Fair 2yo for George Scott but generally struggled for his current trainer; brought over from Ireland twice early in the year (AW), when unplaced each time, and is some way down the pecking order back from a break.

33/1

8th

14

(6)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Serengeti Sunrise

8st 11lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: R K Watson

Short-head second at Gowran just over a year ago was out of kilter with the rest of his form for this yard.

33/1

8th

14

(1)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

16:32 Sligo

Serengeti Sunrise

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: R K Watson

Hasn't added to Wolverhampton 7f maiden win in 2023; touched off at Gowran (heavy) this time last year, but form since none too encouraging and takes a big step up in trip here.

20/1

Form: /5-865 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner; ran well when fifth at Yarmouth on his stable debut, his first run back from a 519-day absence; not hit that level so far this winter but there is still time.
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7th

9

(1)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:12 Newcastle (AW)

Star Of St Louis

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Wayne Lukas

Five-time AW winner; ran well when fifth at Yarmouth on his stable debut, his first run back from a 519-day absence; not hit that level so far this winter but there is still time.

16/1

5th

9

(9)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Lingfield (AW)

Star Of St Louis

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Wayne Lukas

C&D winner but his last success was almost two years ago and he's finished down the field at biggish prices in two runs this winter; others preferred.

16/1

6th

7

(10)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Star Of St Louis

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Wayne Lukas

C&D winner (also 9.5f here) who returned last August from a lengthy absence and showed there was still minor ability there; didn't see the racecourse again until being beaten 11l in a similar event to this here (9.5f) recently; bit to prove at present.

14/1

8/1

Form: 3242-5

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Exposed 21-race maiden; went close in 7f handicap at Wolverhampton in November but raced freely and dropped away over that C&D last month; down in grade but he will need to settle better back up in trip.
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8th

2

(5)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:12 Newcastle (AW)

Bandello

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jennie Candlish

Exposed 21-race maiden; went close in 7f handicap at Wolverhampton in November but raced freely and dropped away over that C&D last month; down in grade but he will need to settle better back up in trip.

8/1

5th

5

(6)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bandello

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

0-20 but was running well when last seen in November and has a solid record at this track; thereabouts.

100/30

4th

6

(6)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bandello

9st 2lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jennie Candlish

18-race maiden but placed in four of his last six starts (all in classified events from 6f-9.5f); experienced apprentice booked and he's more appealing than many.

7/1

16/1

Form: 22800- D

Last run: 118 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
No win since June 2022; twice a runner-up in turf handicaps in Ireland last May (6f and 7.5f); three lesser efforts followed but not discounted tackling 0-50 company on his reappearance; stable also runs Serengeti Sunrise).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

15

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 190y

20:19 Fairyhouse

My Kurkum

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: R K Watson

On long losing run; best efforts for this yard have come over shorter than this; poor form so far in 2026; others hold more pressing claims.

28/1

7th

12

(3)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

My Kurkum

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: R K Watson

Seasonal debut second in this race last year came from out of the blue, but he followed it up with another second at Roscommon before losing his form again; no show in two runs this year (excuse last time); different headgear tried.

20/1

20/1

Form: 000-

Last run: 243 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in three novice runs (7f-1m) last summer; she has had a wind operation since last seen and now tackles a more suitable level of opposition; betting to guide.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

4

(9)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:12 Newcastle (AW)

Kittens Gift

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ivan Furtado

Tailed off in three novice runs (7f-1m) last summer; she has had a wind operation since last seen and now tackles a more suitable level of opposition; betting to guide.

20/1

10th

10

(3)

17th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Kittens Gift

8st 13lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

Beaten a very long way in her first two starts over 7f/1m on Polytrack/turf; no appeal.

100/1

12

(3)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Doncaster

Kittens Gift

8st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

100-1 and she finished tailed-off last on Kempton debut (7f, AW) last month.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £55.90
Straight Forecast £48.70
Trifecta £234.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

I Can Boogy

POSTDATA:

Bossy Parker

D Express:

Sold Out

NEWMARKET:

Star Of St Louis

RP RATINGS:

I Can Boogy

The Times:

I Can Boogy

Telegraph:

I Can Boogy

Daily Mirror:

I Can Boogy

The Sun:

I Can Boogy

Daily Record:

I Can Boogy

The Star:

Bossy Parker