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NEWCASTLE (AW)
20 January 2026
Tuesday 20th January
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- Distance: 7f 14y
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Selection
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Superior Council
Selected at:
9/4
Won here in November and has remained in top form, with another good second here over 6f this month. Good claimer aboard and should go close again.
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No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
C
3 x Course Winner - Won 3 times before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 16 in the last 14 days (0%)
Respectable showings, behind in-form rivals, over a range of trips recently; place claims.
355-44
Age: 8
Weight: 9-9
OR: 46
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 6 | 9-4 b | 4/10 | Eagles Whistle (4½L) | 9/1 | 46 | 46 |
| 6 Jan 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 6 | 9-4 b | 4/7 | Secret Road (4L) | 5/1 | 46 | 42 |
| 5 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-13 b | 5/11 | Aisling Oscar (5¼L) | 14/1 | 48 | 48 |
| 26 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 8-7 b | 5/9 | Spun To Gold (5¾L) | 9/2 | 48 | 38 |
| 6 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 8-12 b | 3/14 | Korroor (2L) | 3/1F | 49 | 52 |
| 28 Oct 25 | Cat Catterick | 6f Sft | 6Hc | 8-7 b | 8/10 | Crocodile Power (8L) | 11/2 | 49 | 32 |
12-race maiden; some headway from rear when fifth at Wolverhampton (7f; 25-1) penultimate.
9/457-
Age: 5
Weight: 9-9
OR: 44
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-0 h | 7/14 | Goldmoyne (7¾L) | 14/1 | 46 | 40 |
| 1 Dec 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-0 h | 5/12 | Homme De Fer (2¼L) | 25/1 | 46 | 48 |
| 20 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 8-9 h | 4/10 | Carlton And Co (5¼L) | 18/1 | 46 | 40 |
| 22 Sep 24 | Ham Hamilton | 5f GS | 6Hc | 8-10 h | 9/11 | Kyber Crystal (6¼L) | 100/1 | 46 | 33 |
| 15 Sep 24 | Mus Musselburgh | 5f Gd | 5Nv | 9-7 h | 4/6 | Soul Singer (10½L) | 40/1 | 43 | 20 |
| 12 Aug 24 | Ayr Ayr | 8f Gd | 6 | 8-13 h | 6/9 | Keep Me Stable (10½L) | 40/1 | 46 | 36 |
Poor strike-rate (1-37); keeping-on fourth at Southwell (1m) on Saturday; more required.
827-94
Age: 5
Weight: 9-9
OR: 45
Days: 3
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 6 | 9-9 b | 4/9 | Pink Socks (3½L) | 17/2 | 45 | - |
| 12 Jan 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 6Hc | 9-0 b | 9/11 | R P McMurphy (9¾L) | 9/1 | 46 | 35 |
| 19 Dec 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 6Hc | 9-0 b | 7/10 | Ribston Pippin (7½L) | 20/1 | 45 | 40 |
| 6 Dec 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 6Hc | 9-2 b | 2/13 | R P McMurphy (2¾L) | 16/1 | 45 | 50 |
| 31 Oct 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 6Hc | 8-12 | 8/10 | Heretic (14½L) | 11/1 | 48 | 24 |
| 24 Oct 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 6Hc | 9-5 | 7/10 | Heretic (5½L) | 22/1 | 48 | 47 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
2-20; won at odds of 66-1 here (6f, Class 6) in November; underwhelming since (0-3).
0108-0
Age: 5
Weight: 9-9
OR: 50
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-6 | 10/12 | Spartan Fighter (8¾L) | 25/1 | 52 | 33 |
| 16 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-7 p | 8/14 | Mount Ruapehu (4½L) | 22/1 | 53 | 48 |
| 9 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-7 p | 14/14 | Platino Bianco (30L) | 22/1 | 53 | - |
| 18 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-2 p | 1/14 | A Lady Forever (1½L) | 66/1 | 48 | 56 |
| 6 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-3 | 10/14 | Korroor (9L) | 40/1 | 49 | 29 |
| 9 Oct 25 | Ayr Ayr | 7f Hy | 6Hc | 9-1 | 6/7 | Ahamoment (18L) | 28/1 | 49 | 14 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
Won back-to-back C&D Class 6 handicaps in September but he's gradually lost his way since.
1446-9
Age: 9
Weight: 9-9
OR: 50
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jan 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 6Hc | 9-5 v | 9/9 | Pride Eye (7L) | 7/1 | 51 | 41 |
| 19 Dec 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 6Hc | 9-7 v | 6/9 | Latin (4¾L) | 8/1 | 52 | 49 |
| 26 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 6Hc | 9-2 v | 4/10 | Priapos (8¼L) | 9/1 | 53 | 47 |
| 17 Oct 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-7 v | 4/14 | Coramento (1¾L) | 13/2 | 53 | 56 |
| 25 Sep 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-6 v | 1/10 | Coramento (nk) | 7/2 | 51 | 56 |
| 8 Sep 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 6Hc | 9-4 v | 1/11 | Overlooked (nk) | 7/2 | 49 | 56 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 5 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (28%)
Maiden (0-16); often placed for S. Woods; weakened (last of nine) at Southwell (6f) latest
2667-9
Age: 4
Weight: 9-9
OR: 45
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jan 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-0 | 9/9 | Call Glory (6¼L) | 9/1 | 46 | 35 |
| 1 Dec 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-1 | 7/12 | Havana Club (5½L) | 25/1 | 47 | 40 |
| 25 Nov 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-1 | 6/13 | Woodhay Whisper (4¾L) | 100/30 | 47 | 40 |
| 27 Oct 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 8-9 | 6/11 | Vizzavona Lady (2¼L) | 12/1 | 48 | 49 |
| 3 Aug 25 | Yar Yarmouth | 7f Gd | 6 | 9-3 | 2/8 | B Associates (1½L) | 4/1 | 48 | 48 |
| 17 Jul 25 | Lei Leicester | 6f GF | 6 | 9-4 | 3/11 | Due Date (4½L) | 11/2 | 48 | 45 |
C
3 x Course Winner - Won 3 times before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (0%)
Encouraging third to in-form pair over C&D (beaten under 2l) 11 days ago; probable player.
866-53
Age: 8
Weight: 9-9
OR: 47
Days: 11
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 6 | 9-9 b | 3/12 | Eagles Whistle (1¾L) | 9/2 | 44 | 50 |
| 4 Jan 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 8-9 b | 5/9 | Call Glory (2¾L) | 5/1 | 46 | 46 |
| 29 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 8-4 v | 6/9 | Mapledurham (2¾L) | 15/2 | 46 | 46 |
| 16 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 8-9 v | 6/14 | Goldmoyne (6½L) | 12/1 | 46 | 44 |
| 5 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-11 v | 8/11 | Aisling Oscar (8½L) | 14/1 | 46 | 37 |
| 18 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 8-9 v1 | 4/14 | Green Valentine (3L) | 7/2 | 46 | 44 |
Yet to win on AW (0-25); finished last of seven over 6f here ten days ago; obvious risks.
409-57
Age: 5
Weight: 9-9
OR: 44
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-0 p | 7/7 | Spartan Fighter (4¾L) | 12/1 | 46 | 39 |
| 1 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-0 p | 5/12 | Spartan Fighter (4¾L) | 11/1 | 46 | 40 |
| 9 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-0 | 9/14 | Platino Bianco (13½L) | 11/1 | 46 | 12 |
| 18 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-0 b1 | 12/14 | Green Valentine (11L) | 8/1 | 46 | 19 |
| 6 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-0 p | 4/14 | Bishop's Glory (1½L) | 7/1 | 46 | 48 |
| 24 Oct 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-0 p | 7/14 | Pinjarra (5L) | 11/2 | 45 | 36 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 3 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (30%)
Latest effort is excusable (1m2f); last win came at Chelmsford (7f) ten months ago.
0040-7
Age: 8
Weight: 9-9
OR: 48
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 10f St | 6Hc | 10-1 p | 7/9 | Star Cast (9¾L) | 33/1 | 49 | 38 |
| 18 Dec 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 10-6 p | 11/13 | A Pint Of Bear (9L) | 9/1 | 50 | 37 |
| 5 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 10-2 p | 4/11 | Aisling Oscar (3¼L) | 25/1 | 51 | 56 |
| 20 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-4 b | 12/13 | Concert Boy (14½L) | 16/1 | 53 | 27 |
| 13 Aug 25 | Bev Beverley | 7.5f GF | 6Hc | 9-9 | 10/10 | Dumfries (12½L) | 5/1 | 55 | 29 |
| 2 Aug 25 | Don Doncaster | 7f GF | 6Hc | 9-10 | 4/11 | Wilde And Dandy (3¾L) | 33/1 | 57 | 54 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 16 in the last 14 days (0%)
Beaten a nose by Athollblair Boy over 6f here (7-2) ten days ago; clear & obvious chance.
1333-2
Age: 7
Weight: 9-9
OR: 50
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 8-11 tb | 2/8 | Athollblair Boy (nse) | 7/2 | 50 | 57 |
| 16 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 8-11 tb | 3/14 | Mount Ruapehu (2L) | 100/30 | 50 | 53 |
| 9 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 8-13 tb | 3/14 | Platino Bianco (2½L) | 2/1F | 50 | 52 |
| 5 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 8-6 tb | 3/10 | Teardrops (¾L) | 11/1 | 50 | 56 |
| 18 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 8-9 tb | 1/14 | Mister Sky Blue (½L) | 9/2 | 48 | 57 |
| 6 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 8-9 tb | 5/14 | Bishop's Glory (2L) | 9/2 | 48 | 49 |
11
(5)
C
D
The Gay Blade
T: Iain Jardine
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 16 in the last 14 days (0%)
3990-7
Age: 7
Weight: 9-9
OR: 48
Days: 11
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 6 | 9-9 | 7/12 | Eagles Whistle (4½L) | 13/2 | 50 | 42 |
| 16 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-6 h | 12/14 | Goldmoyne (9½L) | 16/1 | 52 | 40 |
| 9 Oct 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-4 p | 9/10 | Bellagio Man (7¼L) | 17/2 | 54 | 39 |
| 1 Oct 25 | Mus Musselburgh | 7f Sft | 6Hc | 9-4 | 9/12 | Ahamoment (12½L) | 7/1 | 55 | 37 |
| 22 Sep 25 | Ham Hamilton | 6f Sft | 6Hc | 9-6 | 3/6 | Green Valentine (2L) | 11/4 | 55 | 57 |
| 1 Jul 25 | Mus Musselburgh | 7f Gd | 6Hc | 9-6 | 6/10 | Keep Me Stable (5¼L) | 12/1 | 56 | 53 |
12
(12)
Wee Nan p
1
T: Alan Brown
4600-0
Age: 4
Weight: 9-9
OR: 42
Days: 11
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 6 | 9-4 | 12/12 | Eagles Whistle (23L) | 40/1 | 46 | - |
| 16 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-4 | 13/14 | Goldmoyne (10L) | 66/1 | 50 | 36 |
| 25 Sep 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-7 | 10/10 | Ring Of Gold (5¾L) | 40/1 | 55 | 42 |
| 11 Sep 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 43yNv | 8-13 | 6/6 | Monsieur Bondy (9½L) | 150/1 | - | 44 |
| 29 Aug 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 5Nv | 8-13 | 4/9 | Judicature (6L) | 80/1 | - | 54 |
| 4 Aug 25 | Crl Carlisle | 6f Gd | 5NvF | 9-2 | 6/6 | Vibrant Pearl (21L) | 25/1 | - | 1 |
Verdict
Jim Goldie's RORY was third to a pair of in-form rivals over C&D latest and receives the narrow vote over Superior Council.
Rory
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11/4 Superior Council,
4/1 Rory,
5/1 Ring Of Gold,
Sir Maxi,
8/1 Catherine Chroi,
10/1 Green Valentine,
14/1 Dash Power,
16/1 She'sashambles,
20/1 Chris's Mate,
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