Newcastle Race 7 - Read Meg Nicholls' Blog At Betmgm.co.uk Handicap
TRUCIAL PEARL (8) left behind five disappointing efforts when a head runner-up attempting a Chelmsford handicap last week. Quickly turned out to go one better. CONTAINER EXPRESS (4) placed third attempting a 1200m handicap at this venue however failed to follow up when missing the frame finishing fourth tackling the same track and trip eight days ago. Warrants thought as might bounce back. WHAT A TAHOO (9) makes some attraction towards bottom of the weights. Was fourth at this course last start and improvement is expected. SPARTACUS WARRIOR (7) cannot be discounted wearing first-time cheekpieces.

Jockey: D Tudhope
Weight: 61kgs
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Second-up. First-up after three months 8th of 12 at this track on March 5 over 1400m, 5 len behind Kingofthecarnival carrying 61kg at $19. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Musselburgh on August 1 over 1400m, 5 len behind Blooming Legend carrying 59kg at $26. Will take a lot from that run and is in the mix.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 05/03/2026 | 90 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 61kg | 1:28.34 | - | 7 |
| 5.0L | $19.00 |
| 3/4 | 05/12/2025 | 18 | NSY HCP 2 | $12,490.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Tom Eaves | 57.5kg | 1:29.52 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/11/2025 | 47 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Sexton | 61kg | 1:44.54 | 1-2-5 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $9.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/10/2025 | 18 | HCP NSY 2 | $14,760.00 | Musselburgh | 1422m | Soft | Jason Hart | 59kg | 1:31.86 | 4-5-7 | 7 |
| 18.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 13/09/2025 | 18 | MDN 2 | $14,760.00 | Musselburgh | 1422m | Good | Jack Nicholls | 57kg | 1:30.55 | 5-2-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/08/2025 | 17 | HCP NSY 2 | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 1609m | Good | Tom Eaves | 61kg | 1:41.91 | 2-1-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/08/2025 | 8 | MDN 2 | $14,760.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good | David Nolan | 60.5kg | 1:16.17 | 2-4-4 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 01/08/2025 | 25 | MDN 2 | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Good | Oisin Mcsweeney | 59kg | 1:30.13 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/07/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $16,460.00 | Ayr | 1408m | Good Soft | Oisin Mcsweeney | 58kg | 1:34.88 | 10-8-6 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $29.00 |

Jockey: P J Mcdonald
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Last start 5th of 11 at Kempton Park All Weather on February 25 over 1400m, 2 len behind Hove Ranger with 60.5kg at $8.50. The run before that 7th of 12 at Wolverhampton on February 3 over 1740m, 11 len behind Silver State with 59.5kg at $8.50. Hard to fault if at his best.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 25/02/2026 | 22 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Jack Mitchell | 60.5kg | 1:28.79 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 03/02/2026 | 43 | HCP 3 | $11,070.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 59.5kg | 1:49.73 | - | 5 |
| 11.5L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 22/12/2025 | 26 | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 60.5kg | 1:29.59 | 9-9-8 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/13 | 26/11/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 60.5kg | 1:27.75 | 13-10-7 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 22/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 60.5kg | 1:29.87 | 9-8-9 | 10 |
| 8.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: D Nolan
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently got back early 5th of 8 at this track on February 14 over 1600m, 12 len behind Silver State carrying 55kg at $29. Can't enthuse.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 14/02/2026 | 23 | HCP 3 | $13,060.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | NS | Cam Hardie | 55kg | 1:40.55 | 7-7-5 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $29.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/01/2026 | 19 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Oisin Mcsweeney | 58kg | 1:26.54 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/01/2026 | 15 | NOV 3 | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | David Nolan | 59kg | 1:15.00 | 6-7-7 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $201.00 |
| 9/13 | 19/12/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $11,430.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | David Nolan | 59.5kg | 1:14.95 | 1-3-9 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Tom Eaves | 59.5kg | 1:29.62 | 9-8-9 | 5 |
| 19.0L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Aiden Brookes
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on March 11 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Liquid Cooled carrying 60.5kg at $6. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on February 10 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind The Tunguska Event with 59kg at $9. Anticipating a big run.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 11/03/2026 | 29 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Aiden Brookes | 60.5kg | 1:13.48 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/12 | 10/02/2026 | 10 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Aiden Brookes | 59kg | 1:12.48 | 7-5-3 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $13,060.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Aiden Brookes | 55kg | 1:12.72 | 5-6-5 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 17/01/2026 | 19 | HCP 3 | $13,280.00 | Southwell | 1222m | Neutral | Aiden Brookes | 58.5kg | 1:14.65 | 9-8-5 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/5 | 29/12/2025 | 41 | NSY HCP 2 | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Aiden Brookes | 52kg | 1:31.27 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/11/2025 | 21 | SELL NSY HCP 2 | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Aiden Brookes | 51.5kg | 1:15.50 | 6-5-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/5 | 28/10/2025 | 31 | HCP APP NSY 2 | $13,890.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1207m | Soft | Cam Hardie | 58kg | 1:16.44 | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/4 | 27/09/2025 | 4 | MDN 2 | $17,580.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Cam Hardie | 60.5kg | 1:13.85 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/09/2025 | 15 | NOV 2 | $13,610.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Soft | Aiden Brookes | 57.5kg | 1:04.14 | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $201.00 |
| 13/13 | 08/09/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | NS | Cam Hardie | 60.5kg | 1:02.32 | 11-11-13 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Resuming 4th of 8 at Southwell All Weather on January 23 over 1600m, 7 len behind Grey Sands with 61kg at $41. Last start raced on the pace before fading 7th of 12 at Kempton Park All Weather on February 11 over 1600m, 5 len behind Karakula Dancer with 60.5kg at $15. Strips fitter and looks one of the better hopes in the race.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 11/02/2026 | 19 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Jonny Peate | 60.5kg | 1:41.92 | 3-4-7 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/01/2026 | 189 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 61kg | 1:41.45 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 18/07/2025 | 36 | NOV F 2 | $14,760.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Good | Joey Haynes | 57kg | 1:13.74 | 6-8-8 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $201.00 |
| 3/3 | 12/06/2025 | 16 | OPEN NOV 2 | $15,430.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Tom Eaves | 57kg | 1:26.35 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 44.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/12 | 27/05/2025 | - | OPEN MDN F 2 | $14,520.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good Firm | James Sullivan | 58kg | 1:09.41 | 8-4-6 | 11 |
| 7.5L | $81.00 |

Jockey: C J Whiteley
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track on March 11 over 1200m, 4 len behind Liquid Cooled with 56.5kg at $11. The race before that 8th of 11 at Wolverhampton on February 27 over 1200m, 6 len behind Elashgar carrying 59.5kg at $5. Strong contender on his best form.
Last Starts 8 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 | 11/03/2026 | 12 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Conor Whiteley | 56.5kg | 1:13.48 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/11 | 27/02/2026 | 17 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 59.5kg | 1:14.38 | - | 1 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/12 | 10/02/2026 | 19 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 60kg | 1:12.48 | 1-1-6 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 22/01/2026 | 33 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 57.5kg | 1:26.54 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $2.75 |
| 3/8 | 20/12/2025 | 26 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 60kg | 1:29.39 | 2-2-3 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/11/2025 | 90 | NSY HCP 2 | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Tom Eaves | 61kg | 1:43.97 | 6-6-3 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/08/2025 | 22 | HCP NSY 2 | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 1005m | Good Firm | Zak Wheatley | 54.5kg | 0:58.66 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/08/2025 | 10 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Carlisle | 1207m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 58kg | 1:14.24 | 2-4-6 | 6 |
| 16.0L | $51.00 |
| 12/12 | 25/07/2025 | 15 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Kevin Stott | 59kg | 1:09.88 | 10-11-12 | 4 |
| 34.0L | $201.00 |
| 9/13 | 10/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $12,550.00 | Doncaster | 1209m | Good | David Nolan | 60.5kg | 1:12.41 | 8-8-9 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Barry Mchugh
Weight: 58kgs
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Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Leicester October 28 over 1400m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Hear The Drums carrying 58.5kg at $10. On debut second last of 10 at Thirsk May 3 over 1000m, 6 len behind Anaisa carrying 59.5kg at $10. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
Last Starts 142 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 28/10/2025 | 34 | HCP NSY 2 | $10,890.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Soft | Tom Eaves | 58.5kg | 1:29.26 | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/09/2025 | 20 | HCP NSY 2 | $11,070.00 | Redcar | 1608m | Good Soft | David Nolan | 60kg | 1:40.21 | 2-2-6 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 13/14 | 04/09/2025 | 51 | HCP NSY 2 | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Tom Eaves | 57.5kg | 1:16.61 | 7-10-13 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $12.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/07/2025 | 32 | HCP NSY 2 | $12,980.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 58.5kg | 1:36.00 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 5/15 | 13/06/2025 | 16 | OPEN SELL 2 | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Barry Mchugh | 59kg | 1:11.54 | 2-1-5 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/05/2025 | 15 | OPEN CLM 2 | $11,800.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good | Andrew Breslin | 53.5kg | 1:04.75 | 4-2-4 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
| 8/11 | 13/05/2025 | 10 | OPEN NOV 2 | $13,840.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 59kg | 1:02.01 | 7-7-8 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 03/05/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $14,760.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good | David Nolan | 59.5kg | 0:59.88 | 7-6-9 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Joanna Mason
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Chelmsford on March 12 over 1400m, head behind Oh So Perfect with 57.5kg at $13. The start before that 4th of 11 at Wolverhampton on February 27 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Elashgar carrying 58kg at $4.50. Will take plenty of beating.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 12/03/2026 | 13 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Joanna Mason | 57.5kg | 1:26.97 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $13.00 |
| 4/11 | 27/02/2026 | 41 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Joanna Mason | 58kg | 1:14.38 | - | 10 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 17/01/2026 | 135 | HCP 3 | $13,280.00 | Southwell | 1222m | Neutral | Joanna Mason | 58.5kg | 1:14.65 | 8-10-4 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $29.00 |
| 9/14 | 04/09/2025 | 22 | HCP NSY 2 | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Joanna Mason | 57kg | 1:16.61 | 8-11-9 | 14 |
| 6.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 13/08/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $13,610.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Billy Garritty | 57kg | 1:02.01 | 7-6-5 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/07/2025 | 16 | MDN 2 | $13,610.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Billy Garritty | 58kg | 1:02.08 | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $51.00 |
| 10/11 | 13/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $40,590.00 | Southwell | 1223m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 58kg | 1:15.96 | 11-11-10 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Cam Hardie
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 37-day let-up. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on February 10 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind The Tunguska Event carrying 57kg at $29. The start before that 9th of 12 at Southwell All Weather on January 22 over 1200m, 10 len behind Mr Juggles carrying 55kg at $101. Hard to beat on her best form.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 10/02/2026 | 19 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 57kg | 1:12.48 | 8-6-4 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $29.00 |
| 9/12 | 22/01/2026 | 24 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | James Sullivan | 55kg | 1:15.23 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/12/2025 | 169 | NOV 2 | $17,510.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Warren Fentiman | 56kg | 1:14.53 | 3-2-7 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 13/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $40,590.00 | Southwell | 1223m | Neutral | Shane Gray | 58kg | 1:16.24 | 9-8-8 | 11 |
| 10.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Faye Mcmanoman
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign ran last of 9 at Redcar September 24 over 1620m, 53 len behind Harswell River with 56.5kg at $67. On debut ran last of 13 at Doncaster July 10 over 1200m, 13 len behind He's Tru Blue carrying 60.5kg at $301. Expecting a similar result today.
Last Starts 176 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 24/09/2025 | 42 | HCP NSY 2 | $11,070.00 | Redcar | 1608m | Good Soft | Alex Jary | 56.5kg | 1:40.21 | 9-9-9 | 1 |
| 53.5L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/08/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $13,610.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Faye Mcmanoman | 60.5kg | 1:02.76 | 5-7-8 | 3 |
| 19.8L | $201.00 |
| 11/11 | 24/07/2025 | 14 | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good | Alex Jary | 59.5kg | 1:25.61 | 9-11-11 | 6 |
| 32.8L | $201.00 |
| 13/13 | 10/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $12,550.00 | Doncaster | 1209m | Good | Alex Jary | 60.5kg | 1:12.41 | 6-5-13 | 11 |
| 13.0L | $301.00 |