Newcastle Races & Results Tomform Friday 17th January 2025
There were 44 Races on Friday 17th January 2025 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Market Rasen, 7 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Cork, 7 races at Windsor, 7 races at Dundalk, 8 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Friday 17th January 2025
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(8) Storm Star 7/2, Yet to finish outside the frame in his career, including two wins here and deservedly got off the mark in handicaps on return from 9 weeks off when winning a 7-runner handicap at this C&D 16 days ago, having been well positioned. No surprise to see him run well again. Record here reads 131; had three of these behind him last time; another big run likely.
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4
2nd (4) (6/1 +0%) Fantastic Fox
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6/1(+0%)
(4) Fantastic Fox 6/1, C&D winner. Won 3 times on AW last winter, including polytrack. Not disgraced in the Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot at end of last season and caught the eye on comeback, held up with plenty to do and finished with running left. That run should put him spot on for this and he rates as a leading contender. C&D winner last winter; caught the eye on Kempton return in November; worth a second look.
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3rd (9) (3/1 +40%) Dragon Icon
3
3/1(+40%)
(9) Dragon Icon 3/1, Ran a good neck second of 11 to Apiarist in handicap over C&D 42 days ago, travelled well and had to wait for gap over 1f out. That form entitles him to be in the mix here. Weighted to reverse last month's C&D running with Apiarist; unexposed for a 5yo; respected.
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4th (10) (33/1 +6%) Liamarty Dreams
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33/1(+6%)
(10) Liamarty Dreams 33/1, Course winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year. Lost his way end of last season, 16/1, last of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) back in July now. Off 6 months now and hard to be confident unless the market speak in his favour on return. Can go well fresh and he won here as a 2yo, but five subsequent visits have been moderate.
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5th (6) (22/1 -100%) Nikovo
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22/1(-100%)
(6) Nikovo 22/1, Victorious on second start for new yard when winning an 8-runner handicap at this C&D (9/2) 27 days ago, readily. Up 4 lb for that victory but the manner of his win suggests he should be capable of holding his own now back in a higher grade. 4lb rise for last month's C&D win puts him on a career-high mark; more will be required.
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3
6th (3) (11/2 +21%) Apiarist
5.5
11/2(+21%)
(3) Apiarist 11/2, Made the most of a drop down in grade when winning a 16-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 6 days ago, travelled well, nice run up inner to lead in final 100 yards. One to consider but will need to step forward again to defy a penalty here. Successful over C&D and at Chelmsford since switched to AW, but improvement still required.
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5
7th (5) (20/1 +29%) Kind Of Kiss
20
20/1(+29%)
(5) Kind Of Kiss 20/1, Fairly useful form in France, stays 10.5f. Won maiden at Fontainebleau (by 1¼ lengths from Pay To Learn) in April 2024 but well held in Prix du Lys in June. Sold from A. Fabre for 40,000 gns in October and has been gelded. Bit to find if he is to take this on stable debut. Won on turf in France; makes stable/AW debut after seven month off; market revealing.
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8th (1) (12/1 -41%) Popmaster
12
12/1(-41%)
(1) Popmaster 12/1, Without a win in 2024 but returned to form on all-weather last 3 starts, Creditable 1½ lengths third of 7 to Storm Star in handicap at this C&D (13/2) 16 days ago and would have benefitted from a stronger gallop. Not guaranteed to get that here but arrives in good form and is one for the shortlist. Running well in defeat lately and could go well again, but not easy to win with these days.
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9th (11) (18/1 +28%) Angel Of Antrim
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18/1(+28%)
(11) Angel Of Antrim 18/1, 4-time course winner, winning sequence ended when seventh of 11 in a handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 11/1) 2 days ago. Tough to make a case for him now upped in grade. Won first four starts after the visor went back on but well held at Southwell on Wednesday.
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10th (2) (16/1 -129%) Symbol Of Light
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16/1(-129%)
(2) Symbol Of Light 16/1, Shaped well starting out for shrewd new ownership after 8 months off when 1½ lengths fourth of 7 to Storm Star in handicap at this C&D (17/2) 16 days ago, another who would have preferred to stronger gallop to aim at. Entitled to come on for that comeback effort and looks a leading player. Behind three of these on his return over C&D, but may fare better this time; watch market.
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11th (12) (11/1 +50%) Feel The Need
11
11/1(+50%)
(12) Feel The Need 11/1, Good third of 10 in handicap (10/3) at Southwell (8.1f) 19 days ago, left with too much to do. Positive jockey booking and low racing weight could see him run well. First and third in last two starts at Southwell, but needs a bit more at this level.
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12th (7) (40/1 -100%) Mcmanaman
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40/1(-100%)
(7) Mcmanaman 40/1, Low-key start for present yard but more like it in recent starts, best effort latest when third of 9 in a handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 36 days ago, having been well positioned. Place claims. Just 2-29 (0-10 on the AW); this stiff mile may not be ideal either.
12:25 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
STORM STAR accounted for Apiarist (second), Popmaster (third) and Symbol Of Light (fourth) over track and trip on New Year's Day and that is likely to be the key piece of form to focus on. Andrew Balding's four-year-old competes off only a 4lb higher rating and it would be no surprise to see him complete a double. Apiarist boosted that form when scoring at Chelmsford last week and he looks the main threat again, while Dragon Icon is another to keep an eye on.
FANTASTIC FOX very much caught the eye on his return, finishing with running left, and that effort should put him spot on for today. The shrewd new ownership of Symbol of Light will have had this race earmarked for a while, so he's respected along with the consistent Storm Star who has two wins at this track already.
The vote goes to DRAGON ICON, beaten a neck by Apiarist on his return from 197 days off here last month. He is now 8lb better off.
(1) Cloud Cover 5/2, Useful filly has won over C&D. Would have gone close to landing Listed success at Dundalk on penultimate run (trouble in running) but made amends to win 16-runner listed race at Deauville (7.4f, 53/10) 34 days ago. Definitely of interest now back in handicap company. Scored over C&D on finals day last March; game Listed win in France most recently.
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2nd (9) (25/1 +24%) Callianassa
25
25/1(+24%)
(9) Callianassa 25/1, Remains a maiden after 21 Flat runs. 9/1, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 6 days ago. In good heart but this is a big step up in class and looks up against it from nearly a stone out of the handicap. Sole maiden in this field and she is almost a stone out of the weights.
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3rd (3) (9/1 +10%) Staincliff
9
9/1(+10%)
(3) Staincliff 9/1, Course winner who struggled at Listed level and then fared no better back in handicaps when sixth of 7 in a handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 9/2) 27 days ago. However there aren't many miles on the clock and she has place claims at a track she likes. Hasn't repeated the form of her August win but it's too soon to write her off.
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4th (6) (9/2 +40%) Red Maids
4.5
9/2(+40%)
(6) Red Maids 9/2, 3-time C&D winner. Three wins from 17 runs last year. Latest win here in December, landing a hat-trick. Seventh of 10 in handicap at this C&D (11/2) 9 days ago but left with too much to do off a slow gallop, made smooth headway and ran on. No surprise to see her bounce back here. Record of 11137 since switched to this C&D, latest effort best forgiven.
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5th (7) (6/1 +25%) Ghaihaban
6
6/1(+25%)
(7) Ghaihaban 6/1, Career best when winning 9-runner novice (5/1) at Redcar (7f, good) in September, running on. Made handicap and AW debut after short break when third of 5 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) last month and shaped respectably (keen early) despite carrying head slightly awkwardly. Chance back at 7f today. Has form figures of 2321 over 7f; may have more to offer back at this distance.
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6th (8) (33/1 -200%) Liv My Life
33
33/1(-200%)
(8) Liv My Life 33/1, Bounced back to her best when winning a 9-runner handicap (22/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 14 days ago but work to do in a tougher race from 2 lb out of the handicap. Won well at Southwell last time; now 9lb higher but Warren Fentiman takes off 7lb.
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7th (2) (5/2 +50%) Moonspirit
2.5
5/2(+50%)
(2) Moonspirit 5/2, Not disgraced when seventh of 16 in a Listed event at Deauville (9.4f) 30 days ago and again shaped as if she would be better over a mile, although has to be respected back in handicap company for top jockey and trainer combination. Largely productive; successful in three of her last four handicap attempts; player.
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8th (5) (18/1 -29%) Glorious Angel
18
18/1(-29%)
(5) Glorious Angel 18/1, Course winner. Latest win at Ripon in April. Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Catterick (5f, soft, 22/1) 90 days ago, Significantly back up in trip and interesting jockey booking for her return to action following a short-break. Most wins at sprint trips; not crying out for this return to 7f.
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9th (4) (28/1 -211%) Take A Pull
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28/1(-211%)
(4) Take A Pull 28/1, 1 win from 5 runs. Did well making the frame in Swedish Group 3 contest (1m, wore cheekpieces) in September. Headgear retained on return to AW when fourth of 7 on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 20/1) 27 days ago. Can be competitive in an open looking race. Largely consistent since debut win but needs some progress to win this race.
13:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
CLOUD COVER is a previous C&D winner who struck in Listed company at Deauville last month and she returns to the handicap ranks. James Tate's five-year-old could be up to defying a career-high mark before potentially going back up in class. Moonspirit was victorious in good style at Southwell on her penultimate start and a reproduction of that level of form would give her every chance. Of the remainder, Glorious Angel makes the most appeal with Tom Marquand booked.
CLOUD COVER has won and finished an unlucky third in two listed events of late and that form reads well on her return to handicap company. She gets the vote in a wide-open contest, with Red Maids taken to bounce back after a forgivable below-par effort last time and Ghaihban expected to appreciate the drop in trip to 7f.
Back down in distance on only her second handicap attempt, GHAIHABAN could well reverse Southwell placings with Moonspirit.
(7) So Darn Hot 9/1, Promising sort. Winner at Doncaster in November. 8/13, creditable neck second of 6 to Yes I'm Mali in nursery at this course (5f) 55 days ago. Enters calculations. Consistent in the autumn; fighting chance with Warren Fentiman taking off 7lb.
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2nd (5) (12/1 -20%) Yes I'm Mali
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12/1(-20%)
(5) Yes I'm Mali 12/1, Course winner. Three wins from 10 runs last year, the latest here in November. 13/2, respectable second of 7 in nursery at Southwell (6.1f) 19 days ago, no match for winner. Place possibilities. Has form figures of 132 since switched to AW, the win at this venue; solid.
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3rd (4) (4/1 +11%) Cyclonite
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4/1(+11%)
(4) Cyclonite 4/1, C&D winner. Career best when winning 9-runner nursery (9/4) at Kempton (6f) 44 days ago. 6 lb rise tolerable and he has to enter calculations. Gelded prior to Kempton win, taking AW record to 3211; open to further progress; player.
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4th (1) (6/1 +57%) Dubai Bling
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6/1(+57%)
(1) Dubai Bling 6/1, Thrice-raced winner. 2½ lengths fifth of 9 to Yah Mo Be There in listed race at Newbury (6f, good to firm, 11/2), hampered. Off 6 months and needs to raise his game now going down the handicap route on this AW debut. Ran well in Listed grade on last appearance; won on debut, so looks one to catch fresh.
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5th (8) (9/2 -20%) Motawahij
4.5
9/2(-20%)
(8) Motawahij 9/2, Promising individual. 6/4, second of 5 in maiden at Ayr (5.5f, good to firm) when last seen 172 days ago. Open to progress now pitched into a handicap. Form of final 2yo effort has been well advertised by the winner since; interesting.
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6th (6) (10/3 +0%) Brosay
3.333333
10/3(+0%)
(6) Brosay 10/3, Latest win at Southwell in December. 13/2, very good second of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 8 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Expected to be bang there off the same mark. Has taken his form to a new level since joining this yard and wearing cheekpieces.
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7th (9) (20/1 -25%) Winchurch
20
20/1(-25%)
(9) Winchurch 20/1, Latest win at Musselburgh in August. Good ½-length second of 6 to Brosay in nursery (4/1) at Southwell (5f) 20 days ago. Back up in trip and should be in the mix once again. Campaigned mostly at 5f; far from certain to get home back over 6f on stiff track.
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8th (3) (14/1 +44%) Line Of Force
14
14/1(+44%)
(3) Line Of Force 14/1, Three wins from 6 runs last year. Latest win at Southwell in December. 13/2, fourth of 5 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 13 days ago. Likely to find one or two too good. Return to 6f will suit but his form is consistent rather than progressive.
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9th (2) (8/1 +50%) Marchogion
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8/1(+50%)
(2) Marchogion 8/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Second of 9 in novice (8/11) at Lingfield (7f, AW). Off 125 days ahead of this handicap debut and while he should pick up a race before long, others make more appeal on this occasion. Novice form stacks up very well, suggesting he's on a workable opening mark; respected.
13:35 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
So Darn Hot failed to justify short odds when beaten a neck into second behind Yes I'm Mali over 5f here in November, but the 1lb pull, along with the extra furlong, may help him to overturn that form. Even so, CYCLONITE gets the nod. James Ferguson's three-year-old made his last juvenile start a winning one at Kempton and is only 6lb higher. With a previous course-and-distance victory aiding his cause, he has lots in his favour to go in again. Marchogion warrants a market check on his handicap bow.
BROSAY has resumed from a break for new connections in top form, scoring over the minimum at Southwell at the end of December prior to going close back up to 6f at Lingfield last week. He should go very close indeed turned out again before his new mark (due to go up 2 lb) kicks in. So Darn Hot shaped as though returning to this trip would be in his favour when touched off by the re-opposing Yes I'm Mali here last time and he is feared most ahead of another promising type in Motawahij.
The vote goes to MARCHOGION, ahead of fellow handicap debutant Motawahij. Most of the others have good claims.
(3) Marshman 3/1, Group 3 winner in France in 2023 and just about a career best when runner-up in listed company on reappearance last season. Didn't come close to matching that form in 3 outings after though, and now makes all/weather/handicap debut returning from 7 months off the track (had wind op). Interesting. Makes AW/handicap debut looking well treated on best form, which is very useful.
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2nd (13) (10/1 +17%) Run Boy Run
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10/1(+17%)
(13) Run Boy Run 10/1, C&D winner. Four wins from 13 runs last year. Again ran well when third of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 10/3) just under 8 weeks ago. Should remain competitive. Likely to cope with this drop back in trip; may remain competitive.
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3rd (6) (16/1 -14%) Malc
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16/1(-14%)
(6) Malc 16/1, Useful at 2 yrs, notably runner-up in the Norfolk at Royal Ascot. Ran respectably back up in trip when 4¼ lengths fourth of 10 to The Caltonian in handicap (12/1) at this C&D 16 days ago and more required if he's to double his career tally. Has plenty of useful form but he's now 0-8 since debut success.
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4th (12) (6/1 -20%) Heathcliff
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6/1(-20%)
(12) Heathcliff 6/1, Promising individual. C&D winner. Four wins from 7 runs last year. 9/4, continued his run-to-run progression after 9 weeks off when winning 9-runner handicap at Kempton (7f) in November, pushed out. Freshened up since and merits consideration from a 6 lb higher mark. Has form figures of 131121 in handicaps; progressing very well; commands respect.
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5th (7) (12/1 -20%) Coachello
12
12/1(-20%)
(7) Coachello 12/1, C&D winner. 3/1, rejuvenated by a return to synthetics after 11 weeks off when winning 10-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 18 days ago, edging ahead line to capitalise on a career-low mark. Should remain competitive from just 3 lb higher. Prevailed narrowly at Wolverhampton last time, taking AW record to 5-11.
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6th (9) (13/2 +19%) We Never Stop
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13/2(+19%)
(9) We Never Stop 13/2, Latest win at Southwell in November. 15/8, again found only one too good when second of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford (6f) 6 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and inexperienced amateur takes over in the plate. Has form figures of 1222 since switched to AW; holds a fighting chance.
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7th (4) (33/1 -18%) Saint Lawrence
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33/1(-18%)
(4) Saint Lawrence 33/1, Ran better than last time without returning to form when 5¾ lengths seventh of 10 to The Caltonian in handicap (40/1) at this C&D 16 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Others look stronger for win purposes. Has failed to dazzle in two C&D events since switched to AW.
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8th (10) (7/2 +42%) Cajetan
3.5
7/2(+42%)
(10) Cajetan 7/2, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap (10/3) at this C&D 27 days ago, leading over 1f out then storming clear. Handicapper has reacted with a 10 lb rise, but he may well have not finished improving on the all-weather. Registered a useful 5l win over C&D last time, taking AW record to 3-4; big player.
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9th (8) (10/1 -11%) The Caltonian
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10/1(-11%)
(8) The Caltonian 10/1, 9/1, proved better than ever to record a sixth career success and his fifth at this track in 10-runner handicap at this C&D 16 days ago by length from We Never Stop. Was in good form around this time last year too and should go well again. New Year's Day success (career-best form) took his Newcastle record to 5-12.
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10th (11) (10/1 -11%) King's Lynn
10
10/1(-11%)
(11) King's Lynn 10/1, Twenty-four runs since last win in 2022. Went close to ending a lengthy losing run from a gradually relenting mark when equal-third of 12 to We Never Stop in handicap (5/1) at Southwell (6.1f) just under 11 weeks ago. Considered having yet to finish outside of the first 3 on all-weather. Well capable of being involved but he's still on a very long losing spell.
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11th (14) (80/1 -142%) Juan Les Pins
80
80/1(-142%)
(14) Juan Les Pins 80/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. 25/1, again ran below form when 7 lengths eighth of 10 to The Caltonian in handicap at this C&D 16 days ago. Mark eases another 3 lb. Finished behind some of these opponents in last few outings; opposed.
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12th (1) (25/1 -108%) Misty Grey
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25/1(-108%)
(1) Misty Grey 25/1, C&D winner in May and proved at least as good as ever when following up in 13-runner handicap (7/1) at Epsom (6f, good to soft) when last seen 7 months ago. Returns 4 lb higher and the likelihood is he will need this outing. Record of 422311 since joining this yard; absent since Epsom win on Derby day.
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13th (5) (150/1 -355%) Gweedore
150
150/1(-355%)
(5) Gweedore 150/1, Very useful front-runner who won 3 times during 2023 and signed off with highly-respectable pair of in-the-frame efforts. Well-beaten last of 9 on return from 6 months off at Haydock (7f, heavy) back in April and presumably has had his issues to not have been seen since. Ran badly in sole outing last year; needs to show he retains ability.
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14th (2) (40/1 -122%) Noble Truth
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40/1(-122%)
(2) Noble Truth 40/1, Back to winning ways in Newmarket listed race in April 2022 and, having been gelded, won the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot in June of that year. Ran poorly 7 months on when tailed-off last at Meydan in January 2023 not seen since. Has switched yards (130,000 gns) ahead of this handicap bow. Smart for Charlie Appleby; market instructive on return form two-year layoff.
14:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow
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THE CALTONIAN looked better than ever when scything his way through the field to score over C&D 16 days ago. The second that day subsequently went close at Chelmsford and a 5lb rise may not be enough to prevent Linda Perratt's charge from following up. Coachello capitalised on a tumbling mark at Wolverhampton last month and he's feared most, ahead of the hat-trick seeking Misty Grey.
An ultra-competitive sprint with any number to consider but the vote goes to MARSHMAN, who boasts an excellent record when fresh and has had a breathing operation ahead of his handicap/all-weather debut. Heathcliff has won 4 of his last 6 outings and having been freshened up since his most recent success, he's put forward as the main threat. King's Lynn and recent wide-margin C&D winner Cajetan are another couple worth mentioning, too.
On the back of an emphatic and very solid C&D win, CAJETAN (nap) holds a particularly strong chance. Heathcliff is feared most.
(6) Old Harrovian 9/4, Made a promising start to 2025 when a clear second of 9 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 13 days ago, conceding first run to the winner. Big shout. Threatening to regain the winning thread; close second at Southwell most recently.
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2nd (8) (5/1 +44%) Metallo
5
5/1(+44%)
(8) Metallo 5/1, 18/1, very good third of 12 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 30 days ago, sticking to task. Up in trip and can make his presence felt. Ran well over 1m last time, shaping as if this new trip is worth exploring.
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3rd (3) (4/1 +27%) Dark Moon Rising
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4/1(+27%)
(3) Dark Moon Rising 4/1, Latest win at Southwell in November. Good second of 10 in handicap (4/1) at this C&D 42 days ago. In the mix again. Two good performances since returned to AW; went close over C&D latest; major player.
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4th (10) (10/1 +0%) Midnight Lion
10
10/1(+0%)
(10) Midnight Lion 10/1, 3/1, improved on recent efforts to win 8-runner handicap at this C&D 6 days ago, always holding on. Can go well again under a 5 lb penalty. Success last Saturday took his record for new yard to 3-3 and C&D score to 4-5.
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5th (2) (33/1 -106%) Fantasy Believer
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33/1(-106%)
(2) Fantasy Believer 33/1, Latest win at Southwell in August. 22/1, not disgraced after a slow start when fourth of 6 to Royal Champion in listed race at Lingfield (10f, AW) 17 days ago. Considered. Remains on a difficult mark and others look better treated.
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6th (7) (16/1 -33%) Dream Harder
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16/1(-33%)
(7) Dream Harder 16/1, C&D winner. Solid second of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 13/2) 22 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Needs considering. Not disgraced on Boxing Day but his losing run is mounting up.
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7th (9) (14/1 -27%) Mighty Nebula
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14/1(-27%)
(9) Mighty Nebula 14/1, 11/4, won 9-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 36 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up despite a 3 lb weights rise. Won at Chelmsford last month, taking his 1m2f form figures to 421; not ruled out.
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8th (4) (4/1 -33%) Northern Ruler
4
4/1(-33%)
(4) Northern Ruler 4/1, Lightly-raced winner. First run since leaving William Haggas when landing 7-runner novice at this course (12.4f) 9 days ago. Has more to offer now going into handicaps. Likely player. Comfortable success in novice event here last week on debut for new stable; respected.
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9th (1) (18/1 -80%) Claymore
18
18/1(-80%)
(1) Claymore 18/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 4/1, last of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 22 days ago. Others have achieved more. Still badly out of the winning habit and may struggle to defy top weight.
14:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow
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Midnight Lion is chasing a fourth consecutive victory over C&D and the five-year-old is effectively only 3lb higher than his triumph here six days ago if taking Amie Waugh's 3lb claim into consideration. However, this rise into class 2 company does demand more from the son of Nathaniel and handicap debutant NORTHERN RULER may prove to be the better handicapped of the pair. Karl Burke's colt had little difficulty in opening his account on his stable bow at this track recently and there should be more to come. Dark Moon Rising is also noted.
A competitive handicap but OLD HARROVIAN signalled he is ready to go in again when an excellent recent Southwell second and gets the vote, ahead of in-form pair Dream Harder and Northern Ruler.
Unexposed NORTHERN RULER is taken to defy a 5lb penalty and follow up his reappearance win. Dark Moon Rising is second pick.
(2) Roaring Legend 15/8, First run since leaving Olly Murphy when winning 7-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (14f, 5/1) 13 days ago, soon clear. Not taken lightly in his current mood despite a 10 lb hike in the weights. Registered a 6l win at Wolverhampton on debut for new yard; unexposed over staying trips.
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1
2nd (1) (6/1 +20%) Wise Eagle
6
6/1(+20%)
(1) Wise Eagle 6/1, C&D winner who easily bagged novice hurdle at Catterick (19.3f, good) 31 days ago. Much respected back in this sphere. Straightforward tasks over hurdles the last twice; this is a harder assignment.
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3rd (5) (17/2 -21%) Cello
8.5
17/2(-21%)
(5) Cello 17/2, Creditable third of 6 to Dreams Adozen in handicap (9/4) at this C&D 16 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts. Lightly raced; creditable third to Dreams Adozen over C&D (first 2m attempt) last time.
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3
4th (3) (3/1 +25%) Cool Party
3
3/1(+25%)
(3) Cool Party 3/1, Three AW wins from 7 runs last year. Very good fourth of 11 in handicap (11/4) at Kempton (16f) 37 days ago, slowly away. Has to be taken seriously. Solid form at Kempton of late; thereabouts provided he's as effective at Newcastle.
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5th (4) (5/1 +41%) Arqoob
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5/1(+41%)
(4) Arqoob 5/1, Creditable third of 9 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f, 40/1) 13 days ago, running on. In the mix. Winning hurdler at this distance but has never raced beyond 1m3f on the Flat.
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6th (7) (18/1 -200%) Dreams Adozen
18
18/1(-200%)
(7) Dreams Adozen 18/1, Won 6-runner handicap at this C&D (7/1) 16 days ago, rallying. Needs considering despite racing off a 3 lb higher mark here. Opened her AW account with C&D win on New Year's Day; may well remain competitive.
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7th (6) (12/1 +14%) Zealandia
12
12/1(+14%)
(6) Zealandia 12/1, C&D winner. Visored for 1st time, creditable sixth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (16f, 10/1) 37 days ago. Has fallen to a workable mark. Defied a 6lb higher mark over C&D last January (sole AW win); interesting back here.
15:20 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Recent C&D winner Dreams Adozen merits respect raised just 3lb in the handicap, but ROARING LEGEND could be the answer. The son of Roaring Lion hadn't been seen on the Flat since winning at Pontefract in September 2023, but it was worth the wait as he bolted up over 1m6f at Wolverhampton earlier this month. A 10lb rise will ask sterner questions of him, as will the step up in trip, but he's not fully exposed in this sphere and could have more to offer. Cello heads the remainder.
COOL PARTY scored three times in 2024 and looks the way to go here on the back of a very good Kempton fourth last time out. Roaring Legend made a winning start for Hugo Palmer at Wolverhampton recently and is next on the list, although Arqoob, Cello and Dreams Adozen can all have a say too in this open contest.
Preference is for ROARING LEGEND, who scored in great style on his debut for Hugo Palmer. Cello is second choice.
(4) Brazilian Rose 11/4, Arrives on the up after back-to-back C&D wins recently. Scored comfortably on latter occasion 6 days ago so she's a player under a 5 lb penalty in her hat-trick bid. Couple of C&D wins under Kaiya Fraser this month; did it comfortably last time; respected.
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2nd (1) (11/2 +0%) Novak
5.5
11/2(+0%)
(1) Novak 11/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in January. Good fourth of 6 in handicap at this C&D (11/2) 6 days ago. Very much one to consider. Scored over C&D on New Year's Day; ran creditably here last Saturday; not ruled out.
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3rd (9) (11/2 +31%) Profit Street
5.5
11/2(+31%)
(9) Profit Street 11/2, Course winner. 17/2, creditable fifth of 12 to Novak in handicap at this C&D 16 days ago. Needs considering. Both wins at this venue; ties in with Novak; possibilities off current mark.
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4th (2) (14/1 -100%) Strong Power
14
14/1(-100%)
(2) Strong Power 14/1, Twenty four runs since last win in 2022. Creditable third of 7 in handicap (50/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 21 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Not sure to build on latest effort; 0-11 for current yard and hasn't won since 2022.
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5th (3) (7/1 -40%) Hiatus
7
7/1(-40%)
(3) Hiatus 7/1, Three wins from 14 runs last year. Latest win at Chelmsford City in December. Good second of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 12/1) 13 days ago. Holds solid claims off the same mark. Solid second at Southwell last time (form is working out nicely); strong contender.
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6th (6) (5/1 +58%) One More Dream
5
5/1(+58%)
(6) One More Dream 5/1, 3-time C&D winner. 28/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 20 days ago. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. Could prove resurgent off current mark and with Warren Fentiman taking off 7lb.
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7th (5) (13/2 -18%) Sibyl Charm
6.5
13/2(-18%)
(5) Sibyl Charm 13/2, C&D winner. Three wins from 13 runs last year. Creditable sixth of 11 in handicap (17/2) at Beverley (5f, good to firm). Off 139 days but no forlorn hope. Consistent AW record features three wins here; returns to this sphere off a handy mark.
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8th (8) (20/1 +39%) Rory
20
20/1(+39%)
(8) Rory 20/1, C&D winner but only eleventh of 12 to Novak in handicap at this C&D (25/1) 16 days ago. Unreliable type. Needs to rebound, having posted a duck egg here on New Year's Day reappearance.
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9th (7) (50/1 -52%) Nazca
50
50/1(-52%)
(7) Nazca 50/1, 3-time C&D winner. 50/1, last of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f). Off 169 days with work to do. Lacks recent match practice (poor record fresh) and remains on career-high mark.
15:55 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Unexposed four-year-old BRAZILIAN ROSE recorded her second C&D success on the bounce last Saturday and, given the manner in which she won that day, the 5lb penalty she must shoulder is unlikely to halt further progress. Hiatus bumped into an in-form rival at Southwell recently and should go close from an unchanged rating, while Strong Power continues to edge down the weights and isn't one to underestimate following a creditable third at Wolverhampton three weeks ago.
BRAZILIAN ROSE's form is on an upward curve so Rebecca Menzies' low-mileage 4-y-o is fancied to defy a 5 lb penalty and complete a C&D hat-trick. Hiatus figures on a handy-looking mark and heads the list of dangers, with Novak, Strong Power and Profit Street all worthy of consideration too.
Hat-trick seeker Brazilian Rose holds obvious claims but a solid alternative is HIATUS, whose latest effort has substance.
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