14:42 Newcastle

Tuesday 24 February 2026

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Off time: 14:43 | Winning time: 1m 1.24s

(1)

Azucena^b⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: P Mulrennan| T: S Hanlon| OR: 59| CD

9/1

Capitalised on a reduced mark to record a third C&D success in January. Solid efforts in defeat both outings subsequently and should remain competitive.

Form: 054-124

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(4)

Amerjeet¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: P J McDonald| T: M Herrington| OR: 58| D

2/1

Eighteen runs since last win in 2024 but posted another good effort when second of 11 in C&D handicap on most recent outing. Likely to remain competitive.

Form: 522-732

(9)

La Rochette^p1⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: D Nolan| T: Miss Tracy Waggott| OR: 57

16/1

Sixteen runs since last win in 2024 and ran below form when fifth of 9 in handicap (9/1) at this C&D 9 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Of limited interest.

Form: 090-345

(5)

Mount Ruapehu²⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: Mohammed Tabti⁽⁵⁾| T: I Jardine| OR: 57| BF| C| D

3/1

Bounced back to form to win over 6f here in December. Shaped well when runner-up in follow-up bid at Dundalk (7f, 9/4) and again ran creditably back there last time. Since left Mark Fahey and remains of interest on old form.

Form: 0401-25

(7)

Thank The Lord^b²⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 9-6| J: Alistair Rawlinson| T: W G Harrison| OR: 56| D

18/1

On a long losing run but wasn't disgraced on the figures when sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 28 days ago, weakening when hampered last ½f (eased off). Dropped 2 lb.

Form: 0632-86

(10)

Sherlock¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: K Stott| T: K A Ryan| OR: 56

6/1

Maiden who took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 13 days ago, despite not looking keen. Significantly down in trip.

Form: 423-854

(6)

Okami²⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: Jack Callan⁽⁵⁾| T: P T Midgley| OR: 55| CD

8/1

Recorded a second C&D win in January but wasn't in the same form (6/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) on most recent outing. Bounce back required.

Form: 001-416

(3)

Wee Mary²²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: Lauren Young⁽⁵⁾| T: J S Goldie| OR: 51| CD

28/1

C&D winner in January but wasn't in the same form with the hood removed (6/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) on most recent outing. 5 lb claimer now back in the saddle.

Form: 07-4418

(8)

Latin Five²⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 9-1| J: Barry McHugh| T: P T Midgley| OR: 51| CD

40/1

3-time C&D winner who wasn't disgraced when seventh of 10 in handicap at this C&D 24 days ago, unable to sustain effort.

Form: 6381-57

(2)

Shatin Venture⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-9| J: Amie Waugh⁽³⁾| T: Miss L A Perratt| OR: 45| CD

9/1

Sole win came over C&D and ran well when second in 9-runner handicap (12/1) on most recent outing. Merits consideration.

Form: 333-042

Forecasts

Amerjeet (2/1), Mount Ruapehu (3/1), Sherlock (6/1), Okami (8/1), Azucena (9/1), Shatin Venture (9/1), La Rochette (16/1), Thank The Lord (18/1), Wee Mary (28/1), Latin Five (40/1)

MOUNT RUAPEHU has been shaping up well lately, including a win over 6f here in December, so he remains of firm interest now setting out for a new stable from an attractive mark based on past exploits. Amerjeet and Azucena arrive in good order and head the opposition.