February 15 / 15.42 Newcastle (AW)

15.42

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  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface:

Weather: Rain and snow

OUR TIP

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 13-551 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Invigorated by a step up to 7f this winter, winning over C&D in December and adding to his haul back here nine days ago (beat Front Gunner by a nose); came from off the pace in a race where the second, third and fourth were more prominently ridden and showed plenty of pluck to lead late; 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another prominent showing.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Flowstate

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Only fourth off this mark at Southwell last week but this track seems to suit him ideally and he is 3-4 over C&D; not sure he is fully exposed at 7f just yet and he looks a major player.

9/4

9/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 66-674 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Now 3lb lower than for his C&D win last September; fair fourth over C&D nine days ago but that run will need bettering if he is to come out on top.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(1)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Novak

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Gained last five wins on AW but has proved consistent in Scotland since returned to turf; finished 1l second at Ayr (7f) most recently; reasonably solid contender in current form.

7/1

2nd

5

(11)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Novak

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Hasn't won on turf for more than three years but he's run plenty of good races this season including when runner-up over C&D (good to firm) in May and close third at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) in June; hasn't made an impact in last two runs but this drop back in trip is a positive and he's in the mix.

13/2

4th

5

(2)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Novak

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Tough, consistent sort; hasn't won on turf for more than three years but plenty of decent placed runs this term, including when second over 1m here in May (good to firm) and when close third over 6f at Hamilton in June (good to soft); yet to win over 1m.

6/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 613-02 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Age no barrier to success for this grand campaigner and he showed a fine attitude in a C&D handicap in December; back at that level when second here nine days ago; should remain competitive.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(9)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Joe Leg

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ruth Carr

11-time course winner who defied this mark over C&D in December; some creditable efforts since but he has been a bit up and down and was only sixth behind Anthropologist here last time; others preferred.

16/1

6th

5

(9)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Joe Leg

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

11-time course winner, the latest over C&D in December, and he twice finished placed over C&D last month; certainly of interest on that form but this 12yo has gone off the boil on his last two starts.

14/1

11th

1

(7)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Bobby Joe Leg

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Failed to fire at Newcastle last week but this veteran had run two fine races in defeat beforehand; fully effective at this track too so no great surprise were he to rebound quickly.

12/1

9/1

Form: -76367 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Consistent enough RPRs for new yard since November and he is 1lb lower than for his Wolverhampton win in early December; this should be run to suit and no surprise to see him feature more prominently; yard also runs Tasever
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

11

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Lessay

9st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

Came from the rear to gain his fourth success (all on the AW) when winning at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) two months ago; a 5lb rise still leaves him well treated on his previous form so can't be discounted in his bid to follow up.

9/2

1st

9

(9)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lessay

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Patrick Morris

C&D winner off 8lb higher in December; chased home Split Elevens here last month but not quite so good back here four weeks ago; apprentice takes off a useful 5lb; each-way shout.

10/1

6/1

Form: -43433 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Two course wins this winter, the second by a wide margin, and he has performed with credit off his revised mark since; more minor money perhaps his best hope once again.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(3)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Ayr

Concert Boy

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Five-time AW winner but 0-24 on turf; will appreciate this ease in grade but has been out of form since returning from a break in June; needs to turn things around.

10/1

12th

13

(5)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Concert Boy

8st 11lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Katie Scott

Very rarely goes this far and it's a long time since he won at higher than 0-55 level; always a chance he'll miss the break too and he's some way down the pecking order.

25/1

7th

6

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Concert Boy

9st 8lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Well handicapped on pick of this year's AW form but finished well down the field on both starts last month (1m1f/7f) and is now 0-23 on turf.

40/1

100/30

Form: -62621 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
He was gaining the sixth win of his career, all at this venue, when gamely landing a 1m handicap on Tuesday; effectively 6lb higher under the penalty and could face competition for the lead.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

9

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Patrick Morris

All six wins have been at this track (7f/1m) but he's been below his best here on his last three starts; may have needed the run here in July but others have stronger claims.

33/1

14th

13

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Patrick Morris

Bagged a fourth C&D success in February; off since a below-par seventh over C&D in March though so needs to hit the ground running.

33/1

7th

2

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Patrick Morris

Six-time course winner, including twice from the front over C&D this winter; 4lb higher than for his last win and he's never defied a mark this lofty, but the promising Harry Vigors takes off 7lb and he may make a bold bid.

6/1

Form: 13-592 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Two-time C&D winner who went desperately close to making it three when pipped at the post by Flowstate nine days ago; 1lb turnaround today but he is likely to face competition for the lead this time.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

11

(11)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Front Gunner

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Sole turf win came off 2lb lower in this race last year, when with Ann Duffield, and he is 1lb below his last winning mark; interesting to see how he fares in the market on his first start for Ivan Furtado (same owners).

12/1

6th

7

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:00 Thirsk

Front Gunner

9st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

He has won on fast turf (7f) but he is a better horse on AW; not at his best on his last two starts and now tries 1m for the first time on his 26th start.

10/1

Form: 23156- CD

Last run: 149 days

W: 9st 6lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who retained a good deal of enthusiasm, winning at Catterick (7f, good to firm) last August; not quite so good in two AW runs the following month; has gone well fresh in the past but others appeal more.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Saisons DOr

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Veteran who proved he still had what it takes when making virtually all at Southwell in April and is back off the same mark; has won three times over this C&D and no surprise were he to run well.

8/1

6th

2

(4)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Saisons DOr

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

11yo who made virtually all to win at Southwell (7f, AW) in April; unplaced on both starts since but he failed to settle and was denied a clear run here on the first occasion; has won here three times; not ruled out.

7/1

7th

4

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:58 Carlisle

Saisons DOr

9st 4lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Veteran who gamely made all at Southwell (7f, AW) in April, his 12th win; only 1lb higher here and did pretty well to finish fifth at Catterick (7f, good) last month, given he pulled hard in the early stages (not a regular trait) and was denied a clear run; considered.

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £24.50
Straight Forecast £21.24
Tricast £126.01
Trifecta £167.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Front Gunner

SPOTLIGHT:

Flowstate

Daily Mirror:

Bobby Joe Leg

POSTDATA:

Flowstate

D Express:

Flowstate

The Sun:

Flowstate

The Times:

Front Gunner

Telegraph:

Front Gunner

The Guardian:

Front Gunner

Daily Record:

Front Gunner

The Star:

Bobby Joe Leg