16:12 Newcastle 15 Feb 2026
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Rider Restricted Race | Class 5 | 4YO plus
Winner £4,397 - 8 declared to run
Standard (AW - Tapeta)
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Light rain
Temperature: 3.4° - 6.0°
Rainfall: 2.07mm
Wind: 6.9 mph S
Last Update: 14/02/2026 17:00x
- Winner
- Top 2 Finish
- Top 3 Finish
- W/O Front Gunner And Tasever
- W/O Tasever
- W/O Front Gunner
- Top 4 Finish
Bookies best price percentage = 114.97%
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Bit keen but showed good attitude when landing a handicap by a neck off a 6lb lower mark here last time. Effective over 7/8f and mainly campaigned on AW these days. Fair chance under a penalty.
Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 3-1jt-fav here over 1m earlier this month, beating Francesi by a neck. Carries a 5lb penalty today for that success.
Bit keen but showed good attitude when landing a handicap by a neck off a 6lb lower mark here last time. Effective over 7/8f and mainly campaigned on AW these days. Fair chance under a penalty.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 53 | 6 | 17 | 11.3% | |
| Flat (AW) | 34 | 6 | 11 | 17.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 10 | 2 | 3 | 20% |
| C | Course | 31 | 6 | 11 | 19.4% |
| D | Distance | 15 | 2 | 4 | 13.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 29 | 5 | 10 | 17.2% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 34 | 6 | 11 | 17.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 43 | 6 | 13 | 14% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 24 | 2 | 8 | 8.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | C Horgan | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| T | P Morris | 34 | 6 | 12 | 17.7% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Yard won this last year. Ran to form when second, beaten 3/4l off 69 last time and 1lb higher here. Trainer in form, effective at 7f and much better on AW. Veteran can go well again.
Has won 17 races from 6f to 7f on the all-weather. Beaten 3/4l by Golden Strike when second of 8 at 16-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance earlier this month.
Yard won this last year. Ran to form when second, beaten 3/4l off 69 last time and 1lb higher here. Trainer in form, effective at 7f and much better on AW. Veteran can go well again.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 117 | 17 | 25 | 14.5% | |
| Flat (AW) | 108 | 17 | 25 | 15.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 65 | 10 | 10 | 15.4% |
| C | Course | 71 | 11 | 12 | 15.5% |
| D | Distance | 100 | 15 | 23 | 15% |
| G | Similar Going | 80 | 12 | 21 | 15% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 105 | 17 | 24 | 16.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (B only) | 49 | 10 | 14 | 20.4% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 48 | 6 | 10 | 12.5% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 17 | 1 | 3 | 5.9% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Taryn Langley | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Mrs R Carr | 117 | 17 | 25 | 14.5% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Too keen but saw it out well landing a handicap by a nose off a 2lb lower mark here last time; effective 6/7f, acts on S, GF and AW; consistent sort should go well once more.
He has won four times from 6f to 7f including 2 wins on the all-weather. A winner at 5-1 over this course and distance on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Front Gunner by a nose.
Too keen but saw it out well landing a handicap by a nose off a 2lb lower mark here last time; effective 6/7f, acts on S, GF and AW; consistent sort should go well once more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 25 | 4 | 7 | 16% | |
| Flat (AW) | 9 | 2 | 3 | 22.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| C | Course | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| D | Distance | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 2 | 3 | 22.2% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 8 | 2 | 2 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (V only) | 15 | 3 | 5 | 20% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 16.7% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mark Winn | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
| T | D O'Meara | 25 | 4 | 7 | 16% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Too keen and did not see it out when beaten 2 1/2l off a 1lb higher mark here last time. Effective at 6/7f. Mark keeps easing.
Has won ten races from 6f to 7f including 6 wins on the all-weather. Finished 2 1/2l behind Golden Strike when fourth of 8 at 12-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance earlier this month.
Too keen and did not see it out when beaten 2 1/2l off a 1lb higher mark here last time. Effective at 6/7f. Mark keeps easing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 80 | 10 | 20 | 12.5% | |
| Flat (AW) | 50 | 6 | 17 | 12% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 27 | 2 | 11 | 7.4% |
| C | Course | 39 | 3 | 12 | 7.7% |
| D | Distance | 57 | 7 | 18 | 12.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 38 | 5 | 10 | 13.2% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 50 | 6 | 17 | 12% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 77 | 10 | 19 | 13% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 53 | 7 | 17 | 13.2% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 32 | 3 | 6 | 9.4% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mohammed Tabti | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | I Jardine | 80 | 10 | 20 | 12.5% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Found little when beaten 7l in a handicap here last time, having been in good form prior. Returning from a break and effective over 7/8f. Bounce back needed.
Has won 11 races from 7f to 1m including 5 wins on the all-weather. Finished 7l behind Blazing Son when sixth of 7 at 18-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance in September last year.
Found little when beaten 7l in a handicap here last time, having been in good form prior. Returning from a break and effective over 7/8f. Bounce back needed.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 88 | 11 | 27 | 12.5% | |
| Flat (AW) | 37 | 5 | 11 | 13.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 19 | 3 | 5 | 15.8% |
| C | Course | 30 | 3 | 10 | 10% |
| D | Distance | 53 | 10 | 13 | 18.9% |
| G | Similar Going | 27 | 2 | 7 | 7.4% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 37 | 5 | 11 | 13.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 85 | 11 | 26 | 12.9% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 37 | 5 | 9 | 13.5% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 21 | 3 | 4 | 14.3% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J Garritty | 66 | 7 | 23 | 10.6% |
| T | Jedd O'Keeffe | 88 | 11 | 27 | 12.5% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
No-show from off the pace when seventh, beaten 4l off 65 last time and 2lb lower here. Effective at 7/8f and acts on AW. Still on a competitive mark.
He has won three times at 7f on the all-weather (2 PO). Beaten 4l behind My Mate Mike at 11-2 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Southwell over 7f earlier this month.
No-show from off the pace when seventh, beaten 4l off 65 last time and 2lb lower here. Effective at 7/8f and acts on AW. Still on a competitive mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 38 | 3 | 7 | 7.9% | |
| Flat (AW) | 31 | 3 | 7 | 9.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 23 | 3 | 6 | 13% |
| G | Similar Going | 22 | 1 | 4 | 4.6% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 18 | 1 | 3 | 5.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 14.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 27 | 2 | 5 | 7.4% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ryan Kavanagh | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | P Morris | 11 | 1 | 2 | 9.1% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Ran to form when beaten a nose off a 1lb lower mark here last time. Enjoys making it and suited by 7f. This C&D suits and he can go well again.
He has won three times at 7f including 2 wins on the all-weather. Beaten a nose by Flowstate when second of 9 at 9-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance earlier this month.
Ran to form when beaten a nose off a 1lb lower mark here last time. Enjoys making it and suited by 7f. This C&D suits and he can go well again.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 23 | 3 | 5 | 13% | |
| Flat (AW) | 13 | 2 | 3 | 15.4% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 8 | 2 | 3 | 25% |
| C | Course | 12 | 2 | 3 | 16.7% |
| D | Distance | 15 | 3 | 5 | 20% |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 2 | 3 | 18.2% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 13 | 2 | 3 | 15.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 21 | 3 | 5 | 14.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | C J Whiteley | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | S Hanlon | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Too keen but made late gains down in trip when third, beaten 1 1/2l off 62 last time and 1lb lower here. Effective over 7/8f, suited by AW, in good form and likes the track.
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on the all-weather. Third of 8 behind Golden Strike beaten 1 1/2l at 7-2 on his latest outing over this course and distance earlier this month.
Too keen but made late gains down in trip when third, beaten 1 1/2l off 62 last time and 1lb lower here. Effective over 7/8f, suited by AW, in good form and likes the track.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 62 | 5 | 25 | 8.1% | |
| Flat (AW) | 41 | 5 | 19 | 12.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 20 | 3 | 9 | 15% |
| C | Course | 35 | 5 | 18 | 14.3% |
| D | Distance | 33 | 3 | 14 | 9.1% |
| G | Similar Going | 38 | 5 | 17 | 13.2% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 38 | 5 | 18 | 13.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (B only) | 26 | 4 | 15 | 15.4% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 7.1% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 15 | 1 | 6 | 6.7% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Greg Fairley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | K Scott | 42 | 4 | 20 | 9.5% |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Verdict
Six-time course winner Tasever is taken seriously, despite picking up a 5lb penalty for Tuesday's success over a mile here, while Flowstate commands respect after edging out Front Gunner over C&D. However, there could be some value in giving NOVAK another throw of the dice. Iain Jardine's gelding is a dual track-and-trip scorer and is highly dangerous to underestimate from 3lb below his last winning mark. Mohammed Tabti notably enhances that by claiming 5lb.
Expert View Verdict
The 12yo Bobby Joe Leg has been in fine form of late, winning over C&D in December and finishing a good second off 1lb latest. He may find at least one too good for win purposes, however, and that one might be CONCERT BOY, who is certainly consistent and likes it here. A good pace at this trip would be ideal but he seems likely to go well regardless. There's little between Flowstate and Front Gunner on last-time-out C&D form and the pair should again be on the premises late.
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Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Standard | 6 | Streak Lightning | 1 | 8 | 9 6 | 67 | 33-2256 | 16 days | Mrs R Carr (77 miles) | Jonny Peate | 13/ 2 | 1:29.11 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 3 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 7f 14y | 1:24.25 |