Newcastle Race 5 - Best Odds Guaranteed At Betmgm Handicap
The in-form FLYING FLETCHER (3) has recorded a pair of runner-up efforts among this handicap company recently including a short-head defeat over course and distance prior to being beaten by the same margin here on New Years Day. Leading player. THE GREEN MAN (4) secured a 1.25L victory in a lower standard 1400m handicap at this venue prior to a solid third here when a neck behind the top pick twelve days ago. Main danger. CRIMINAL SHORE (2) showed plenty of ability during October producing a 0.5L second attempting the handicap grade over 1600m at this circuit. Makes appeal on return. BAJAN BANDIT (6) won and placed twice at this circuit during December. Warrants a second look.

Jockey: Elle-May Croot
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 53-day let-up. Last start settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Southwell All Weather on November 21 over 1600m, 4 len behind Billyb carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Before that settled well back; won by 3.5 len at this track November 7 over 1600m defeating Powerful Response with 61kg at $2.80. Expect he will make amends.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Elle-May Croot | 57.5kg | 1:40.52 | 8-6-7 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 07/11/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Elle-May Croot | 61kg | 1:40.98 | 10-9-1 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $2.75 |
| 1/8 | 27/10/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $12,050.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | NS | Elle-May Croot | 58.5kg | 1:42.02 | 8-7-1 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $3.13 |
| 4/12 | 13/10/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $11,070.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | Good | Paddy Bradley | 61kg | 1:38.29 | 12-6-4 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $3.25 |
| 3/12 | 27/09/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Darragh Keenan | 63kg | 1:40.11 | 10-8-3 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 6/11 | 09/09/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Carlisle | 1408m | Good Soft | Elle-May Croot | 57.5kg | 1:29.34 | 11-11-6 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/08/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 64.5kg | 1:39.88 | 8-3-6 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $4.50 |
| 7/8 | 16/08/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $27,230.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 59kg | 1:39.48 | 8-7-7 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $8.50 |
| 15/19 | 26/07/2025 | 28 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 1609m | Good | Tom Eaves | 57kg | 1:36.46 | 18-15-15 | 15 |
| 7.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/06/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $15,500.00 | Doncaster | 1603m | Good Firm | Elle-May Croot | 62.5kg | 1:40.01 | 9-6-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/11 | 13/06/2025 | 13 | HCP APP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 1408m | Good Firm | Elle-May Croot | 56kg | 1:22.89 | 10-11-6 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Ben Robinson
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at this track October 17 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Mr Mistoffelees carrying 59kg at $13. Previously first up; ninth of 11 at Doncaster March 30 over 1400m, 12 len behind Forty Years On carrying 60.5kg at $34. Will take a lot from this run but stays under notice.
Last Starts 89 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 17/10/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | David Nolan | 59kg | 1:39.04 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/12 | 25/09/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $18,450.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 61kg | 1:38.97 | 6-2-6 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 14/09/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $18,450.00 | Musselburgh | 1611m | Good Soft | Mark Winn | 61kg | 1:42.41 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 6/13 | 29/08/2025 | 16 | HCP 3 | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1609m | Soft | Cieren Fallon | 59.5kg | 1:48.90 | 3-4-6 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/08/2025 | 32 | HCP 3U | $19,330.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good Firm | Daniel Tudhope | 61kg | 1:30.64 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/07/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $18,330.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1709m | Good | Mark Winn | 60kg | 1:43.76 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/06/2025 | 20 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 61kg | 2:02.05 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $23.00 |
| 8/9 | 31/05/2025 | 28 | HCP 3 | $39,930.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 58.5kg | 1:44.71 | 6-7-8 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 03/05/2025 | 16 | HCP 3 | $23,340.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Good | Hector Crouch | 59.5kg | 1:38.65 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/04/2025 | 18 | HCP 3 | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good | David Nolan | 60kg | 1:40.34 | 6-5-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
| 9/11 | 30/03/2025 | 128 | NOV 3 | $14,520.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 60.5kg | 1:27.46 | 2-3-9 | 10 |
| 12.0L | $34.00 |

Jockey: S A Gray
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track on January 1 over 1600m, nose behind Francesi with 55.5kg at $3.80. Before that 2nd of 8 at this track on December 20 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Midnight Lion carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Well placed. Expected to be very competitive.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 01/01/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Warren Fentiman | 55.5kg | 1:47.35 | 6-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $3.75 |
| 2/8 | 20/12/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Shane Gray | 56.5kg | 1:39.88 | 5-5-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/11 | 02/12/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Ethan Tindall | 57.5kg | 1:27.26 | 9-11-5 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $2.63 |
| 9/21 | 08/11/2025 | 41 | APP HCP 3U | $39,930.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Heavy | Alfie Redman | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 17-9-9 | 10 |
| 13.8L | $19.00 |
| 2/11 | 28/09/2025 | 9 | HCP APP 4U | $39,930.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Warren Fentiman | 61.5kg | 1:27.34 | 5-5-2 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 19/09/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $15,450.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Harry Russell | 60.5kg | 1:28.08 | 7-4-3 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 9/13 | 29/08/2025 | 36 | HCP 3U | $13,800.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Oisin Orr | 63.5kg | 1:28.75 | 11-10-9 | 13 |
| 5.3L | $3.00 |
| 5/12 | 24/07/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Yarmouth | 1408m | Soft | Cam Hardie | 53.5kg | 1:25.31 | 11-10-5 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/11 | 10/07/2025 | 40 | HCP APP 3U | $19,930.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | Good | Jack Garritty | 62.5kg | 1:22.86 | 9-8-5 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
| 20/21 | 31/05/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 1408m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 61kg | 1:22.69 | 17-20-20 | 18 |
| 23.3L | $41.00 |
| 13/22 | 16/05/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $46,130.00 | York | 1408m | Good Firm | Warren Fentiman | 59.5kg | 1:25.32 | 11-14-13 | 13 |
| 11.3L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Alistair Rawlinson
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track on January 1 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Francesi carrying 57.5kg at $9.50. Before that won by 0.0 len at this track December 13 over 1400m defeating Bajan Bandit carrying 61kg at $4.30. Expected to be very competitive.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 01/01/2026 | 19 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Alistair Rawlinson | 57.5kg | 1:47.35 | 9-7-3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $20,200.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Alistair Rawlinson | 61kg | 1:28.43 | 7-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.0L | $4.33 |
| 4/11 | 22/11/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $15,250.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Alistair Rawlinson | 58.5kg | 1:12.50 | 11-10-4 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/13 | 01/11/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Alistair Rawlinson | 61kg | 1:12.62 | 13-13-5 | 14 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/10 | 09/10/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Alistair Rawlinson | 63.5kg | 1:14.71 | 9-8-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $2.38 |
| 1/11 | 30/09/2025 | 15 | HCP APP 3U | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Alistair Rawlinson | 61kg | 1:11.98 | 4-1-1 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 7/12 | 15/09/2025 | 20 | HCP SELL 36 | $14,520.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Soft | Alistair Rawlinson | 62kg | 1:12.55 | 3-6-7 | 13 |
| 6.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/12 | 26/08/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good Firm | Alistair Rawlinson | 57.5kg | 1:10.74 | 12-7-5 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 18/08/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 63.5kg | 1:25.36 | 6-8-8 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $11.00 |
| 9/10 | 06/08/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good Firm | James Sullivan | 55.5kg | 1:15.78 | 8-9-9 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $19.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/07/2025 | 48 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Pontefract | 1614m | Good | James Sullivan | 58kg | 1:43.75 | 5-7-7 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: P Mulrennan
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run from last on the turn 7th of 9 at this track on January 1 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Francesi carrying 59kg at $6.50. Before that 5th of 10 at Southwell All Weather on November 21 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Billyb with 58kg at $13. Rates highly and can break through.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 01/01/2026 | 41 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 59kg | 1:47.35 | 7-9-7 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 21/11/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Lewis Edmunds | 58kg | 1:40.52 | 4-4-5 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/10/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 59kg | 1:39.04 | 8-7-3 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/12 | 20/09/2025 | 49 | HCP 3U | $39,930.00 | Ayr | 1408m | Soft | Connor Beasley | 61kg | 1:33.15 | 10-6-5 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $12.00 |
| 7/9 | 02/08/2025 | 14 | HCP 3 | $19,600.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Firm | Sean Kirrane | 59kg | 1:26.03 | 6-8-7 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $7.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/07/2025 | 13 | HCP 3 | $21,780.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Good | Connor Beasley | 61kg | 1:26.12 | 6-7-8 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 06/07/2025 | 30 | HCP 3U | $29,040.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Soft | Sean Kirrane | 56.5kg | 1:44.02 | 5-4-5 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/06/2025 | 23 | HCP 3 | $19,930.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 60.5kg | 1:26.27 | 9-9-4 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/14 | 14/05/2025 | 200 | HCP 3 | $54,450.00 | York | 1408m | Good Firm | Connor Beasley | 56kg | 1:26.14 | 11-14-6 | 13 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/10/2024 | 37 | NSY HCP 2 | $45,370.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Soft | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | 1:30.81 | 10-9-6 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 19/09/2024 | 89 | NOV 2 | $36,300.00 | Ayr | 1408m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 59kg | 1:30.77 | 8-5-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at this track on January 1 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Francesi carrying 57.5kg at $15. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at this track on December 20 over 1400m, neck behind Bobby Joe Leg carrying 59kg at $5. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 01/01/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Paddy Bradley | 57.5kg | 1:47.35 | 2-3-5 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | David Nolan | 59kg | 1:28.37 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/12/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $20,200.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 61kg | 1:28.43 | 5-5-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $4.33 |
| 1/11 | 02/12/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 58.5kg | 1:27.26 | 3-5-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 8/11 | 24/11/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Warren Fentiman | 58.5kg | 1:29.39 | 4-10-8 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 04/11/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Jack Nicholls | 58.5kg | 1:47.90 | 1-5-8 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 23/10/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $13,100.00 | Southwell | 1622m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 61kg | 1:41.56 | 2-2-8 | 9 |
| 12.3L | $19.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/10/2025 | 37 | HCP 3U | $14,020.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | Neutral | Paddy Bradley | 61.5kg | 1:27.23 | 5-10-9 | 8 |
| 15.4L | $5.00 |
| 8/13 | 28/08/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Clifford Lee | 56.5kg | 1:26.10 | 1-2-8 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/11 | 10/08/2025 | 2 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good Firm | Warren Fentiman | 58.5kg | 1:42.44 | 3-4-6 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/11 | 08/08/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Good | David Allan | 61kg | 1:26.60 | 5-4-4 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $19.00 |

Jockey: J P Sullivan
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 8 at Wolverhampton on January 2 over 1700m, 7 len behind Tonal carrying 59kg at $26. The run before that 6th of 8 at this track on December 20 over 1600m, 4 len behind Midnight Lion with 52kg at $8.50. Prepared to risk in this line-up.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 02/01/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Paddy Bradley | 59kg | 1:47.85 | 7-7-7 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Kavanagh | 52kg | 1:39.88 | 6-8-6 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 13/12/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $20,200.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | David Nolan | 60kg | 1:28.85 | 6-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 06/12/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Paddy Bradley | 58.5kg | 1:28.87 | 8-7-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 27/11/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | David Nolan | 59.5kg | 1:42.56 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/11/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | David Nolan | 59kg | 1:40.59 | 7-7-6 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/12 | 17/10/2025 | 32 | HCP 3U | $14,020.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | David Nolan | 60kg | 1:25.76 | 8-9-8 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $19.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/09/2025 | 4 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Hector Crouch | 62.5kg | 1:39.08 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/10 | 11/09/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $16,610.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 61kg | 1:24.41 | 7-6-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $4.33 |
| 3/5 | 29/08/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $16,190.00 | Ffos Las | 1508m | Soft | Rob Hornby | 59kg | 1:36.36 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/08/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $13,800.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Kieran Shoemark | 63.5kg | 1:49.64 | 5-6-7 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $5.50 |