16:05 Newcastle

Thursday 1 January 2026

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Win 250,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals Handicap

Off time: 16:08 | Winning time: 1m 47.35s

(2)

Qazaq^h,t¹²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: Mohammed Tabti⁽⁵⁾| T: I Jardine| OR: 79| D

18/1

Has struggled, finishing eighth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (33/1) 12 days ago when making headway in first-time tongue strap.

Form: 607708-

(4)

Donna Nook^p²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Mark Winn| T: D O'Meara| OR: 76

14/1

Better on all-weather with figures of 243, third of 6 at Southwell in first-time cheekpieces (11/2) 20 days ago. More effective on artificial surfaces.

Form: 306423-

(1)

Eve's Boy^p1⁴¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Sean Kirrane| T: M Dods| OR: 75

11/2

Third of 8 at this C&D (9/1) 76 days ago before fifth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (12/1) 41 days ago. First-time cheekpieces.

Form: 587535-

(6)

The Green Man^v,t¹⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-1| J: Alistair Rawlinson| T: P A Kirby| OR: 72| C

17/2

In good form at Newcastle with three wins from last five starts. Won over 7f at this course (10/3) 19 days ago when kept up to work. Clearly thrives here despite step up in trip and 4lb rise.

Form: 711541-

(5)

Bajan Bandit¹²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-1| J: Paddy Bradley| T: P Morris| OR: 72| C| D

14/1

Won once and twice runner-up in last three Newcastle starts, most recently second of 10 in handicap over 7f (4/1) 12 days ago. Step up in trip a question.

Form: 888122-

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Flying Fletcher¹²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: Warren Fentiman⁽⁵⁾| T: R A Fahey| OR: 72| C

11/4

AW performer with 2 course wins, ran creditably when second of 8 in handicap over C&D (9/2) 12 days ago despite not getting ideal run. Without a win in 17 races but should remain competitive at this venue.

Form: 932952-

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Novak¹³

Age: 7| Weight: 9-1| J: A Mullen| T: I Jardine| OR: 72| C

33/1

Ten-time winner, last scoring over 7f here 95 days ago, ran sixth of 12 in 6f handicap at Newcastle (16/1) 13 days ago when racing off the pace and never nearer. Steps up significantly in trip having shown best recent form over 7f.

Form: 514066-

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Concert Boy^b²³

Age: 6| Weight: 8-6| J: Greg Fairley| T: K Scott| OR: 63| CD

7/1

Consistent performer at Newcastle on AW with two wins and two seconds in last four runs. Won impressively at this course and distance (13/8) 23 days ago, travelling strongly for biggest winning margin of his career. Should make another bold bid.

Form: 231221-

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Francesi³

Age: 7| Weight: 8-5| J: Myla Coppins⁽⁷⁾| T: A W Carroll| OR: 62| BF| CD

9/4

In fine form since trainer change, winning over C&D 19 days ago and achieving three placed efforts in other recent starts. Third of 12 in handicap at this C&D (3/1) 3 days ago, in firing line throughout, led 3f out, headed last ½f with no extra late on. Should remain competitive.

Form: 242133

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Non-Runners

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Callianassa¹²

Weight: 9-11| Age: 5

T: B Ellison J: Ben Robinson

Forecasts

Francesi (9/4), Flying Fletcher (11/4), Eve's Boy (11/2), Concert Boy (7/1), The Green Man (17/2), Callianassa (10/1), Bajan Bandit (14/1), Donna Nook (14/1), Qazaq (18/1), Novak (33/1)

CONCERT BOY is thriving at Newcastle with two wins and two seconds in his last four starts. His impressive course and distance victory 23 days ago demonstrated his ability to travel strongly and win commandingly. Francesi is in fine form since changing stables, while Flying Fletcher remains a consistent performer at this venue.