19:00 Newcastle

Thursday 22 January 2026

All15:5516:2517:0017:3018:0018:3019:00

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Off time: 19:01 | Winning time: 1m 24.25s

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Judgment Call⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 9-9| J: Kaiya Fraser| T: Miss L A Perratt| OR: 70| BF| C| D

6/1

Ended long losing run when scoring here in December and made the frame next 2 starts. However, wasn't in the same form when fifth of 9 in handicap at this course (6f, 7/2) 6 days ago, so bounce back now called for.

Form: 6514-35

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Novak²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-9| J: Cara Tuke⁽⁷⁾| T: I Jardine| OR: 70| CD

22/1

Three-time winner last year, with latest success over C&D in September. Hasn't been able to match that level since, though, sixth of 9 in handicap (33/1) at this course (8f) 3 weeks ago. Others more persuasive.

Form: 14066-6

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Bobby Joe Leg^b²⁴

Age: 12| Weight: 9-9| J: Tom Kiely-Marshall⁽⁵⁾| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 70| CD

25/1

Successful 3 times here last year, recording his tenth C&D victory when winning in December. Creditable third of 6 in handicap (12/1) over C&D 24 days ago and he can give his running once more.

Form: 540613-

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Golden Strike¹⁶⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: J Garritty| T: R A Fahey| OR: 69

16/1

Without a win last year, but ran creditably on final outing of the campaign when never-nearer fifth of 13 in handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, good, 33/1) in August. Drops in grade, though has a 5-month absence to overcome.

Form: 0/77085-

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Flowstate^v¹⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: Jason Watson| T: D O'Meara| OR: 67| BF| CD

14/1

Suited by step up in trip when winning at this C&D in December and has continued in good heart since, left poorly placed when fifth of 10 in handicap (7/2) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 10 days ago. Enters calculations.

Form: 22413-5

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Goldmoyne^p¹²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: L Morris| T: James Owen| OR: 66| BF| C| D

11/2

Made third start for current yard a winning one at this course (6f) in December and followed up back here 13 days later. Ran at least as well when second of 11 in C&D handicap (11/4) 12 days ago, so he's not taken lightly.

Form: 93711-2

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Tasever^p²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: Alfie Redman⁽⁷⁾| T: P Morris| OR: 64| CD

11/1

Five-time course winner and quickly left behind a below-par effort when 1¼ lengths second of 10 to Aisling Oscar in handicap here (8f, 3/1) 2 days ago. Capable of making another bold bid at this venue.

Form: 2321-62

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Jamaican Storm¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: P Mulrennan| T: B Smart| OR: 63

14/1

Remains a maiden but ran well from his easing mark when third at this C&D in December. Backed up that effort when third of 12 in handicap (7/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 18 days ago and he can give another good account

Form: 89053-3

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Front Gunner¹²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Warren Fentiman⁽⁵⁾| T: S Hanlon| OR: 63| BF| CD

8/1

Gained a second C&D victory when winning here in November. However, making first start since leaving Ann Duffield he was below form when fifth of 11 in handicap (11/4) over C&D 12 days ago. Capable if on a going day.

Form: 17313-5

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Concert Boy^b¹²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-1| J: Jason Hart| T: K Scott| OR: 62| CD

11/1

Won 4 times at this course in 2025, including an impressive success at 8f in December. Has made the frame here both starts this year, third of 11 over C&D (3/1) 12 days ago, and he could be in the mix once more.

Form: 1221-43

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Aisling Oscar²^{(ex 5)}

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: C J Whiteley⁽⁷⁾| T: A Keatley| OR: 60| CD

15/8

Has thrived for current yard, completing a 6-timer at this course when scoring readily in 10-runner handicap (8f, 11/8) 2 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Tasever. The one to beat if turned out again quickly.

Form: 1111-11

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Wyvern^p⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 8-10| J: Gina Mangan| T: P Morris| OR: 57| CD

25/1

Made it 2 wins at this course from final 4 starts in 2025 when scoring over C&D in December. Again ran well when length second of 6 to Aisling Oscar in handicap (7/1) here 9 days ago, though was no match for the winner.

Form: 41451-2

Forecasts

Aisling Oscar (15/8), Goldmoyne (11/2), Judgment Call (6/1), Front Gunner (8/1), Concert Boy (11/1), Tasever (11/1), Flowstate (14/1), Jamaican Storm (14/1), Golden Strike (16/1), Novak (22/1), Wyvern (25/1), Bobby Joe Leg (25/1)

AISLING OSCAR hasn't looked back since joining this yard, making it 6 course victories in a row with a comfortable success on Tuesday, and he looks to hold leading claims if taking up this engagement. Goldmoyne has also shown improved form since a change of stables and could be the main danger, ahead of Flowstate.