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NEWCASTLE (AW)
2 January 2025
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- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 5y
- Going: Standard
- Runners
- 9
- Type
- All Weather
- Surface
- Tapeta
- Stalls
- Centre
- Weather
- Partly cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (0%)
Not won since July 2023 but race conditions suit and is best at 1m; could go well
66536-
Age: 9
Weight: 9-9
OR: 50
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 6Hc | 9-2 tp | 6/11 | United Force (3½L) | 6/1 | 52 | 52 |
| 5 Nov 24 | Red Redcar | 8f Sft | 6Hc | 8-12 tp | 3/8 | Rwenearlytheredad (5½L) | 7/1 | 54 | 48 |
| 24 Oct 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 6Hc | 9-11 tp | 5/11 | Mykonos St John (4¼L) | 20/1 | 56 | 55 |
| 12 Oct 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-7 tp | 6/10 | Wilde And Dandy (3½L) | 8/1 | 58 | 57 |
| 9 Sep 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 6Cl | 8-7 tp | 6/6 | B Associates (4¼L) | 9/1 | 60 | 46 |
| 29 Jul 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 6Hc | 9-11 tp | 10/14 | Light Up Our Stars (6¾L) | 11/1 | 62 | 55 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
C&D winner; close 7th after 376-day break last time; should come on for that; interesting
369/7-
Age: 5
Weight: 9-9
OR: 47
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 6Hc | 9-5 p | 7/12 | Alyara (1¾L) | 50/1 | 48 | 51 |
| 10 Dec 23 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 9.5f St | 6Hc | 9-5 p | 9/12 | Prince Hector (15½L) | 11/1 | 50 | 25 |
| 19 Nov 23 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-1 p | 6/12 | Keep Me Stable (5½L) | 9/1 | 51 | 43 |
| 7 Nov 23 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 6Hc | 9-5 p | 3/11 | Panama City (2L) | 5/1 | 52 | 55 |
| 31 Oct 23 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 6Hc | 9-6 p | 3/11 | Ledger (2¾L) | 4/1F | 52 | 55 |
| 26 Jul 23 | Lei Leicester | 8f Sft | 63yHc | 9-6 p | 3/8 | Astronomica (5¼L) | 9/2 | 51 | 51 |
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
Two wins last year were over further but effective at around 1m; interesting down in grade
44869-
Age: 7
Weight: 9-9
OR: 50
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Dec 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 9.5f St | 6Hc | 8-13 h | 9/12 | Fitz Perfectly (3¼L) | 9/1 | 52 | 52 |
| 4 Nov 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 9.5f St | 6Hc | 8-12 h | 6/10 | Cerulean Summer (3¾L) | 28/1 | 53 | 55 |
| 19 May 24 | Rip Ripon | 8f Gd | 6Hc | 9-8 h | 8/10 | Makalu (8½L) | 7/1 | 54 | 42 |
| 6 May 24 | Bev Beverley | 8.5f GS | 6Hc | 9-4 h | 4/11 | She's Got Bottle (2¾L) | 5/1 | 55 | 59 |
| 18 Apr 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 10f St | 6Hc | 11-0 h | 4/15 | Dubai Immo (7½L) | 9/2 | 56 | 53 |
| 2 Apr 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 9.5f St | 6Hc | 9-7 h | 1/9 | Damoiseau (¾L) | 9/4 | 53 | 62 |
Unexposed; creditable AW 4th latest, running on after meeting trouble; well drawn; chance
/5544-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-9
OR: 49
Days: 49
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 8f St | 6Hc | 9-1 t | 4/12 | Elterwater (1¼L) | 9/2 | 49 | 55 |
| 4 Sep 24 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 7f St | 63yHc | 8-12 t | 4/7 | Whoop Whoop (4L) | 5/1 | 51 | 50 |
| 16 Aug 24 | Eps Epsom | 8.5f Gd | 53yHc | 8-2 t | 5/6 | Hello Cotai (2¾L) | 20/1 | 53 | 52 |
| 6 Jan 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 4Nv | 8-10 t | 5/11 | Newsreader (9½L) | 40/1 | - | 43 |
| 20 Nov 23 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 22yMd | 9-7 t1 | 9/13 | Bravo Zulu (12L) | 50/1 | - | 48 |
| 12 Oct 23 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 7f St | 52yNv | 9-2 | 9/13 | Pressure's On (9¾L) | 33/1 | - | 49 |
0-14; in fair form in the summer but below best after 98-day break; best watched
63398-
Age: 5
Weight: 9-9
OR: 44
Days: 56
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 10f St | 6Hc | 9-4 p | 8/11 | Keen Interest (4¼L) | 25/1 | 46 | 44 |
| 14 Oct 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 6Hc | 9-4 | 9/9 | Ravenglass (8¾L) | 6/1 | 47 | 36 |
| 8 Jul 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 12f St | 6 | 9-9 | 3/10 | Dillydingdillydong (6½L) | 8/1 | 48 | 46 |
| 20 Jun 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 9.5f St | 6 | 9-6 b | 3/11 | Flying Panther (2¾L) | 25/1 | 49 | 50 |
| 1 Jun 24 | Mus Musselburgh | 8f Gd | 6Hc | 9-1 b | 6/9 | Scarriff (20L) | 14/1 | 50 | 19 |
| 7 Mar 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 6 | 9-9 b1 | 2/9 | Ana Emaraaty (hd) | 10/1 | 48 | 55 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Ten-time AW winner, latest over C&D in March; below best when last out; others stronger
79055-
Age: 8
Weight: 9-9
OR: 44
Days: 80
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 6Hc | 9-3 t | 5/9 | Ravenglass (5½L) | 15/2 | 46 | 42 |
| 23 Sep 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 6Hc | 9-0 t | 5/11 | Prince Ali (4½L) | 50/1 | 46 | 46 |
| 3 Sep 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 6Hc | 9-3 tv | 10/11 | Balqaa (9¼L) | 33/1 | 46 | 33 |
| 20 Jun 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 9.5f St | 6 | 9-11 tv | 9/11 | Flying Panther (9½L) | 14/1 | 47 | 36 |
| 13 May 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 6Hc | 8-13 tv | 7/13 | Billy McGarry (5½L) | 12/1 | 48 | 47 |
| 23 Apr 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 9.5f St | 6Hc | 9-3 tv | 3/8 | Irv (5L) | 9/1 | 49 | 48 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Won an 8.5f turf handicap in September; below that form since; others appeal more.
36568-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-9
OR: 47
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Dec 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 6Hc | 9-1 | 8/12 | Volenti (8¾L) | 22/1 | 48 | 41 |
| 16 Nov 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 6Hc | 8-8 | 6/7 | Wyvern (3¾L) | 17/2 | 49 | 44 |
| 6 Nov 24 | Not Nottingham | 8.5f Sft | 5Hc | 8-6 | 5/12 | Equion (4¼L) | 14/1 | 50 | 48 |
| 24 Oct 24 | Not Nottingham | 8.5f Sft | 6Hc | 8-8 | 6/12 | Dream Pirate (7¼L) | 12/1 | 50 | 45 |
| 30 Sep 24 | Ham Hamilton | 8.5f Sft | 5Hc | 8-5 | 3/11 | Shine On Brendan (2¾L) | 10/1 | 51 | 55 |
| 19 Sep 24 | Pon Pontefract | 10f GF | 6Hc | 8-7 | 7/10 | Mc'ted (5¼L) | 12/1 | 51 | 49 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Poor form in Irish maidens; fair 6th on stable debut here (1m2f); drop to 1m could suit
00006-
Age: 5
Weight: 9-9
OR: 44
Days: 56
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 10f St | 6Hc | 9-3 | 6/11 | Keen Interest (2½L) | 3/1J | 45 | 46 |
| 22 Jun 24 | Lim Limerick | 7f Gd | Md | 10-3 | 11/15 | Il Pellegrino (13L) | 250/1 | - | 49 |
| 5 Jun 24 | Cur Curragh | 6.5f Gd | Md | 10-2 h | 15/18 | Ojw Legacy (23L) | 250/1 | - | 24 |
| 18 May 24 | Nav Navan | 5f Gd | Md | 10-2 h | 16/17 | Sturlasson (26L) | 125/1 | - | - |
| 12 Apr 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 6f St | Md | 10-5 h | 12/13 | Transcending Glory (18L) | 200/1 | - | 35 |
| 5 Apr 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 7f St | Md | 10-7 h1 | 14/14 | Air Commander (30L) | 200/1 | - | 17 |
Mainly modest form over 5f/6f (best run over 5f); needs to improve for the step up to 1m
92586-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-9
OR: 46
Days: 66
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 63yHc | 9-4 | 6/12 | Tomorrow Day (3¾L) | 12/1 | 47 | 46 |
| 8 Oct 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 9-4 b | 8/12 | Havechatma (4½L) | 20/1 | 49 | 45 |
| 24 Sep 24 | Bev Beverley | 5f Gd | 63yHc | 8-12 b | 5/12 | Ifonlytheycudtalk (3¾L) | 11/1 | 49 | 46 |
| 27 Aug 24 | Mus Musselburgh | 5f Gd | 6Hc | 9-2 b1 | 2/7 | Kyber Crystal (2L) | 12/1 | 50 | 55 |
| 2 Aug 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St/Slw | 63yHc | 9-0 p | 9/12 | Dc Flyer (5¾L) | 22/1 | 53 | 43 |
| 3 Jun 24 | Wet Wetherby | 5.5f GF | 63yHc | 9-4 | 6/10 | Batal Dandy (2½L) | 16/1 | 55 | 53 |
Verdict
The unexposed CHERRY KING looks the one to beat here following his good fourth on his latest start at Chelmsford.
Cherry King
Betting Forecast:
15/8 Cherry King,
9/2 Alexander James,
7/1 Annalee Lass,
Making A Move,
15/2 Calcutta Dream,
10/1 Likleman,
12/1 Eva Rosie,
Inexplicable,
Stoneacre Girl
Relevant Tips
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