'Don't write her off' - 33/1, 25/1 and 12/1 ITV outsiders for Aintree and Sandown
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NEWCASTLE (AW)
5 December 2025
Friday 5th December
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- Distance: 7f 14y
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
CD
3 x C&D Winner - Won 3 times before on this course at this distance
C
4 x Course Winner - Won 4 times before at this course
Hinted at a revival with C&D fourth latest; this three-time C&D scorer is a likely player
290974
Age: 6
Weight: 9-9
OR: 85
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 3Hc | 9-9 | 4/11 | Midnight Lion (2L) | 9/2 | 86 | 89 |
| 30 Oct 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 3Hc | 9-10 | 7/11 | Morte Point (3½L) | 9/2 | 88 | 88 |
| 10 Oct 25 | Yor York | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 8-8 | 9/17 | Ice Max (8½L) | 14/1 | 90 | 80 |
| 6 Sep 25 | Asc Ascot | 7f GS | 2Hc | 9-3 | 17/20 | Native Warrior (11L) | 33/1 | 91 | 73 |
| 21 Aug 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 2Hc | 8-13 | 9/14 | Golden Mind (6L) | 6/1 | 92 | 81 |
| 2 Aug 25 | Thi Thirsk | 7f GF | 3Hc | 9-9 | 2/13 | Rhythm Master (nk) | 12/1 | 90 | 98 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
7 x Course Winner - Won 7 times before at this course
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Course specialist who notched seventh success here 17 days ago; not taken lightly
001561
Age: 5
Weight: 9-8
OR: 84
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 3Hc | 8-13 | 1/11 | Unassuming (hd) | 20/1 | 81 | 90 |
| 7 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 12.5f St | 4Hc | 10-0 | 6/10 | Bahadur (9¼L) | 14/1 | 82 | 78 |
| 21 Oct 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 12.5f St | 2Hc | 8-4 | 5/5 | Warrant Holder (7¾L) | 28/1 | 82 | 82 |
| 20 Sep 25 | Ayr Ayr | 7f Sft | 4Hc | 9-3 | 1/12 | Quest For Fun (1½L) | 25/1 | 77 | 86 |
| 18 Sep 25 | Ayr Ayr | 10f GS | 2Hc | 8-6 | 12/13 | El Burhan (13L) | 50/1 | 79 | 63 |
| 12 Sep 25 | Don Doncaster | 14.5f GS | 2Hc | 8-0 | 13/13 | Subsequent (22L) | 80/1 | 79 | 56 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 4 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (36%)
Largely below par for Roger Varian in 2025 and seventh over C&D for new yard 17 days ago
-66077
Age: 4
Weight: 9-8
OR: 84
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 3Hc | 9-10 h | 7/11 | Midnight Lion (6L) | 20/1 | 87 | 77 |
| 9 Aug 25 | Hay Haydock | 8f Gd | 3Hc | 9-12 h | 7/10 | Sir Paul Ramsey (6½L) | 4/1 | 90 | 84 |
| 26 Jul 25 | Asc Ascot | 7f Gd | 2Hc | 8-13 | 12/21 | Two Tribes (7¼L) | 16/1 | 92 | 83 |
| 26 Jun 25 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 7f GF | 3Hc | 9-9 h1 | 6/12 | Cracking Gold (4L) | 6/1 | 92 | 93 |
| 1 Jan 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 2Hc | 8-12 | 6/7 | Storm Star (4¾L) | 15/8F | 92 | 90 |
| 12 Nov 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 3Hc | 9-9 | 1/12 | Magnum Opus (shd) | 13/8F | 89 | 103 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
w2
Wind Op - Second run after wind operation
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 19 in the last 14 days (0%)
Back on track after wind op when fifth over C&D 17 days ago; one for the shortlist
-67005
Age: 5
Weight: 9-6
OR: 82
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 3Hc | 9-6 | 5/11 | Midnight Lion (2¼L) | 33/1 | 83 | 85 |
| 5 Sep 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 4Hc | 9-9 | 12/12 | Arctic Dawn (13L) | 11/1 | 85 | 58 |
| 30 Jul 25 | Goo Goodwood | 7f Gd | 3Hc | 9-4 h | 19/20 | Great Acclaim (19L) | 33/1 | 87 | 47 |
| 22 Jun 25 | Pon Pontefract | 6f Gd | 3Hc | 10-3 | 7/7 | Rare Change (16½L) | 11/2 | 89 | 51 |
| 7 Jun 25 | Don Doncaster | 7f Gd | 3Hc | 9-6 | 6/14 | Akkadian Thunder (5L) | 18/1 | 90 | 87 |
| 14 Sep 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-4 | 4/17 | Dance Night Andday (1¼L) | 16/1 | 90 | 95 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Scored at Wolver before drawn wide when eighth there 11 days ago; still needs considering
428218
Age: 5
Weight: 9-4
OR: 80
Days: 11
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 4Hc | 9-7 v1 | 8/12 | The Dragon King (5L) | 7/2 | 80 | 76 |
| 8 Nov 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 5Hc | 9-9 p | 1/9 | Rainwater (5½L) | 10/11F | 70 | 83 |
| 24 Oct 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 5Hc | 9-12 p | 2/14 | Star Of Mali (1L) | 15/2 | 70 | 78 |
| 28 Sep 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 5Hc | 9-8 p | 8/11 | Candonomore (9¾L) | 6/1 | 72 | 61 |
| 15 Sep 25 | Thi Thirsk | 7f Sft | 5Hc | 9-9 p | 2/11 | Ey Up Its Jazz (½L) | 100/30F | 70 | 76 |
| 10 Jul 25 | Don Doncaster | 7f Gd | 4Hc | 9-7 | 4/11 | Commander Of Life (1½L) | 12/1 | 71 | 75 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Blinkered and back to best of late, Southwell second latest; merits serious consideration
255412
Age: 5
Weight: 9-4
OR: 80
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 4Hc | 9-3 b | 2/10 | Bin Ajwad (½L) | 9/1 | 76 | 86 |
| 17 Oct 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 4Hc | 9-5 b | 1/8 | Criminal Shore (½L) | 7/2 | 74 | 81 |
| 4 Oct 25 | Red Redcar | 8f GS | 2Hc | 8-11 b | 4/13 | Debora's Dream (1L) | 18/1 | 74 | 80 |
| 28 Sep 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 4Hc | 9-3 b | 5/13 | Rogue Encore (5L) | 5/1 | 74 | 72 |
| 21 Aug 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 10f St | 4Hc | 9-9 | 5/14 | Bragbor (4¼L) | 11/2 | 75 | 79 |
| 9 Aug 25 | Red Redcar | 8f GF | 4Hc | 9-8 | 2/9 | Paladin (½L) | 6/1 | 73 | 80 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
On a losing sequence and only 12th in 7f Doncaster handicap 27 days ago; bit to prove now
895070
Age: 6
Weight: 9-3
OR: 79
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Nov 25 | Don Doncaster | 7f Hy | 4Hc | 9-12 | 12/21 | Lir Speciale (16½L) | 22/1 | 81 | 47 |
| 13 Sep 25 | Don Doncaster | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 8-2 p | 7/14 | Treble Tee (7¾L) | 28/1 | 84 | 79 |
| 28 Aug 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 4Hc | 9-6 | 11/13 | Benacre (5L) | 12/1 | 86 | 82 |
| 21 Aug 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 2Hc | 8-0 | 5/14 | Golden Mind (2¼L) | 12/1 | 86 | 87 |
| 31 Jul 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 3Hc | 9-10 | 9/11 | Mr Swivell (7¾L) | 20/1 | 88 | 85 |
| 24 Jul 25 | Yar Yarmouth | 7f Sft | 3Hc | 9-5 | 8/12 | Mister Bluebird (4¼L) | 10/1 | 88 | 85 |
w1
Wind Op - First run after wind operation
Failed to beat rival on yard debut at York in July; since had breathing surgery
437000
Age: 3
Weight: 9-1
OR: 77
Days: 132
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul 25 | Yor York | 7f Gd | 43yHc | 9-9 t | 16/16 | Chesneys Charm (24L) | 100/1 | 80 | 23 |
| 27 Jun 25 | Cur Curragh | 7f Gd | Hc | 8-11 tp1 | 11/15 | Quadruple (7½L) | 25/1 | 82 | 68 |
| 5 Jun 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 9f Gd | 3yHc | 9-10 b | 12/12 | Lady In Paris (22L) | 22/1 | 84 | 45 |
| 24 May 25 | Cur Curragh | 7f Gd | 3yHc | 9-6 | 7/11 | Iceford (3¾L) | 22/1 | 84 | 80 |
| 16 Apr 25 | Gow Gowran Park | 7f Y | 3y | 9-9 b1 | 3/7 | Seward (1½L) | 14/1 | 86 | 85 |
| 23 Mar 25 | Naa Naas | 7f Sft/Hy | 3yHc | 9-4 | 4/10 | East Hampton (13½L) | 20/1 | 87 | 53 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 16 wins from 64 in the last 14 days (25%)
C&D scorer who was in good form until beating one over C&D 17 days ago; can bounce back
612340
Age: 5
Weight: 9-1
OR: 77
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 3Hc | 9-1 | 10/11 | Midnight Lion (9¾L) | 11/1 | 78 | 58 |
| 27 Oct 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 4Hc | 9-8 | 4/12 | Arctic Dawn (5L) | 8/1 | 79 | 81 |
| 9 Oct 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 7f St | 4Hc | 9-11 | 3/7 | Commander Of Life (2¼L) | 7/2 | 79 | 83 |
| 12 Sep 25 | Chs Chester | 7f Gd | 4Hc | 9-8 | 2/10 | Mayday Malone (4¼L) | 7/1 | 79 | 78 |
| 28 Aug 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 4Hc | 9-2 | 1/13 | Best Rate (hd) | 14/1 | 75 | 85 |
| 28 Jul 25 | Ayr Ayr | 7f Gd | 4Hc | 9-13 | 6/10 | Boy Douglas (5L) | 7/2 | 77 | 72 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
3 x Course Winner - Won 3 times before at this course
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Run best ignored (poorly drawn) at Doncaster last month; possibilities for this C&D winner
933130
Age: 7
Weight: 9-0
OR: 76
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Nov 25 | Don Doncaster | 7f Hy | 4Hc | 9-5 | 18/21 | Lir Speciale (28L) | 50/1 | 77 | 14 |
| 28 Sep 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 5Hc | 9-9 | 3/11 | Candonomore (7L) | 15/2 | 77 | 73 |
| 19 Sep 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 5Hc | 9-6 | 1/7 | Yaajooz (nk) | 8/1 | 74 | 83 |
| 9 Sep 25 | Crl Carlisle | 7f Sft | 5Hc | 9-10 | 3/11 | One Night Thunder (2½L) | 22/1 | 74 | 76 |
| 29 Aug 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 5Hc | 9-11 | 3/13 | King's School (2¼L) | 10/1 | 74 | 77 |
| 23 Jul 25 | Don Doncaster | 6f GS | 4Hc | 9-2 | 9/12 | Territorial Knight (3¾L) | 50/1 | 76 | 71 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Scored here in August; best effort since when fifth here 13 days ago; he's no forlorn hope
51975
Age: 3
Weight: 8-10
OR: 72
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-9 | 5/7 | Fortamour (3¼L) | 100/30 | 75 | 72 |
| 24 Oct 25 | Don Doncaster | 6f Sft | 4Hc | 9-2 | 7/14 | Lord Bertie (6¼L) | 50/1 | 76 | 67 |
| 20 Sep 25 | Ayr Ayr | 7f Sft | 4Hc | 9-7 | 9/12 | Midnight Lion (11½L) | 50/1 | 77 | 56 |
| 29 Aug 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 5Nv | 9-4 | 1/9 | Shamacid (1¼L) | 12/1 | - | 78 |
| 9 Aug 25 | Red Redcar | 7f GF | 5Md | 9-7 | 5/8 | Monsieur Bondy (9L) | 80/1 | - | 49 |
Verdict
Lots with chances but MR MISTOFFELEES posted a fine second at Southwell last time and this strong traveller edges the vote back at 7f
Mr Mistoffelees
Betting Forecast:
3/1 Midnight Lion,
4/1 Mr Mistoffelees,
9/2 Eldrickjones,
7/1 Al Muqdad,
9/1 Havana Blue,
10/1 Judicature,
12/1 Qazaq,
14/1 Benacre,
Blazing Son,
16/1 Tolstoy,
33/1 Monotone
Relevant Tips
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