Newcastle Race 5 - Always Gamble Responsibly At Betmgm Handicap
STORM STAR (2) bids to go four-in-a-row after securing three victories in 1600m handicaps at this course. Lowered slightly in trip but can pick up from where he left off. Leading contender. POCKLINGTON (3) is racing consistently in four starts so far this year placing three times including when a short-head second attempting a handicap at Doncaster during September. Might go one better. ELDRICKJONES (6) left behind five disappointing efforts when coming out on top by a neck contesting a handicap at this venue attempting the journey. Will be thereabouts. APOTHEOSIS (7) cannot be discounted delivering first outing since a wind operation.

Jockey: L Morris
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Longchamp in the G3 Prix Paul De Moussac June 8 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Maranoa Charlie carrying 57kg at $11. First up last campaign tenth of 16 at Longchamp in the G1 Poule d'Essai des Poulains May 11 over 1600m, 6 len behind Henri Matisse with 58kg at $38. Hasn't trialled publicly for return.
Last Starts 191 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 08/06/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3 | $140,845.00 | Longchamp | 1400m | Soft | Ioritz Mendizabal | 57kg | 1:20.27 | - | 9 |
| 6.1L | $11.00 |
| 10/16 | 11/05/2025 | 217 | G1 OPEN C 3 | $1,154,530.00 | Longchamp | 1600m | Good | Aurelien Lemaitre | 58kg | 1:33.91 | - | 11 |
| 5.9L | $38.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/10/2024 | 28 | G1 OPEN CF 2 | $646,200.00 | Longchamp | 1400m | Soft | Aurelien Lemaitre | 57kg | 1:20.58 | - | 10 |
| 4.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/09/2024 | 28 | G3 OPEN 2 | $130,290.00 | Longchamp | 1400m | Soft | Aurelien Lemaitre | 57kg | 1:21.94 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/5 | 11/08/2024 | 20 | G3 OPEN 2 | $133,110.00 | Deauville | 1400m | Good | Aurelien Lemaitre | 57.5kg | 1:21.53 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.90 |
| 1/4 | 22/07/2024 | 30 | CL2 2 | $54,750.00 | Compiegne | 1400m | Good Soft | Aurelien Lemaitre | 57kg | 1:26.56 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 22/06/2024 | - | UNR CG 2 | $49,020.00 | Compiegne | 1400m | Soft | Aurelien Lemaitre | 58kg | 1:28.93 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Jason Watson
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at this track April 18 over 1600m defeating Roi De France with 56.5kg at $3.50. Won previous preparation first up favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track May 12 2024 over 1200m defeating Jungle Land carrying 60kg at $4.30. Looks tough to beat.
Last Starts 242 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 18/04/2025 | 91 | HCP 4U | $272,240.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Watson | 56.5kg | 1:36.22 | 2-2-1 | 15 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/12 | 17/01/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $83,030.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | Hayley Turner | 56.5kg | 1:42.01 | 4-5-1 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 01/01/2025 | 60 | HCP 4U | $46,490.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | Hayley Turner | 53.5kg | 1:41.77 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 02/11/2024 | 49 | HCP 3U | $45,740.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Hayley Turner | 54kg | 1:38.46 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/14 | 14/09/2024 | 23 | HCP 3U | $127,050.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good | Hayley Turner | 51.5kg | 1:38.06 | 3-3-3 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/14 | 22/08/2024 | 28 | HCP 3U | $97,010.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | NS | David Probert | 59kg | 1:38.88 | 3-1-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/11 | 25/07/2024 | 19 | APP HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Yarmouth | 1408m | Good Firm | David Probert | 56kg | 1:24.11 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/5 | 06/07/2024 | 31 | HCP 3 | $44,680.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Soft | David Probert | 61kg | 1:32.69 | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/13 | 05/06/2024 | 24 | NOV 3U | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Oisin Murphy | 62kg | 1:25.74 | 1-2-4 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $2.75 |
| 1/9 | 12/05/2024 | - | WFA MDN 3U | $50,740.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 60kg | 1:12.35 | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.33 |

Jockey: P J Mcdonald
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation second of 13 at Doncaster September 14 over 1310m, a nose behind Desert Falcon with 58.5kg at $3.30. Previously first up; second of 13 at this track June 28 over 1200m, a nose behind Fivethousandtoone carrying 61kg at $3.50. Looks very hard to beat.
Last Starts 93 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 14/09/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $129,150.00 | Doncaster | 1308m | Good Soft | P J McDonald | 58.5kg | 1:17.58 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.25 |
| 3/20 | 23/08/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $217,790.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | P J McDonald | 59kg | 1:09.77 | 6-6-3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/19 | 26/07/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | York | 1207m | Good | P J McDonald | 59kg | 1:10.93 | 6-9-5 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/13 | 28/06/2025 | 311 | HCP 3U | $92,250.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 61kg | 1:12.85 | 5-4-2 | 14 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 10/22 | 21/08/2024 | 61 | HCP 3U | $217,790.00 | York | 1106m | Good Firm | Harry Russell | 58kg | 1:02.15 | 22-21-10 | 21 |
| 3.0L | $26.00 |
| 10/14 | 21/06/2024 | 34 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,317,200.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Harry Russell | 58kg | 1:12.51 | 4-7-10 | 10 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/14 | 18/05/2024 | 76 | LR OPEN 3 | $117,970.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good | Harry Russell | 58kg | 1:09.68 | 5-4-5 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $19.00 |
| 1/4 | 03/03/2024 | 36 | WFA NOV 3U | $29,520.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Harry Russell | 61kg | 1:12.76 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/12 | 27/01/2024 | - | NOV 3U | $13,250.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Harry Russell | 57kg | 1:14.00 | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Ben Robinson
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign faded in the straight 7th of 11 at Southwell All Weather on February 14 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Apiarist carrying 59kg at $11. Won previous preparation first up won by 0.8 len at this track October 20 2023 over 1400m defeating Engelbert carrying 61.5kg at $8.50. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 305 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 14/02/2025 | 342 | HCP 4U | $46,490.00 | Southwell | 1422m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 59kg | 1:26.81 | 1-1-7 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/03/2024 | 21 | LR OPEN 4U | $110,700.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | Neutral | Harry Russell | 59.5kg | 1:26.34 | 1-1-5 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $4.33 |
| 1/8 | 17/02/2024 | 39 | HCP 4U | $46,490.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | Neutral | Harry Russell | 56.5kg | 1:26.37 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/13 | 09/01/2024 | 45 | HCP 4U | $45,740.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Harry Russell | 56kg | 1:25.78 | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 25/11/2023 | 36 | HCP 3U | $17,790.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Harry Russell | 61kg | 1:27.46 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/11 | 20/10/2023 | 84 | HCP 3U | $13,430.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Harry Russell | 61.5kg | 1:26.29 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
| 6/17 | 28/07/2023 | 42 | HCP 4U | $37,980.00 | York | 1408m | Good Soft | Harry Russell | 57kg | 1:25.23 | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/16 | 16/06/2023 | 20 | HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | York | 1408m | Good Firm | Harry Davies | 53.5kg | 1:22.83 | - | 12 |
| 6.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/19 | 27/05/2023 | 19 | HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | York | 1408m | Good Firm | Harry Russell | 56kg | 1:23.11 | - | 20 |
| 1.0L | $29.00 |
| 1/12 | 08/05/2023 | 21 | HCP 4U | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Harry Russell | 58.5kg | 1:12.23 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $34.00 |
| 10/11 | 17/04/2023 | 307 | HCP 4U | $12,270.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Soft | Paul Mulrennan | 59.5kg | 1:31.38 | - | 10 |
| 8.5L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Warren Fentiman
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start won by a neck at this track December 5 over 1400m defeating Benacre with 59kg at $4.50. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track on November 18 over 1400m, 2 len behind Midnight Lion carrying 61kg at $5.50. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 05/12/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Warren Fentiman | 59kg | 1:26.52 | 9-6-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/11 | 18/11/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $27,590.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Jonny Peate | 61kg | 1:27.13 | 5-5-4 | 11 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 7/11 | 30/10/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $28,040.00 | Southwell | 1422m | Neutral | Kevin Stott | 61.5kg | 1:26.07 | 9-5-7 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $5.50 |
| 9/17 | 10/10/2025 | 34 | HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | York | 1609m | Good | Rowan Scott | 54.5kg | 1:36.97 | 13-12-9 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $15.00 |
| 17/20 | 06/09/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $147,600.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Soft | George Wood | 58.5kg | 1:26.99 | 12-18-17 | 17 |
| 11.3L | $34.00 |
| 9/14 | 21/08/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $138,380.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Trevor Whelan | 56.5kg | 1:26.43 | 5-7-9 | 11 |
| 6.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/13 | 02/08/2025 | 35 | HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good Firm | Rowan Scott | 61kg | 1:24.61 | 11-10-2 | 13 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 10/13 | 28/06/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $92,250.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Connor Beasley | 58kg | 1:27.34 | 8-4-10 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/14 | 07/06/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $33,950.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | Good | Rowan Scott | 60kg | 1:24.00 | 7-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/22 | 16/05/2025 | 5 | HCP 4U | $46,130.00 | York | 1408m | Good Firm | Rowan Scott | 62kg | 1:25.32 | 7-3-2 | 20 |
| 0.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/13 | 11/05/2025 | 239 | HCP 4U | $59,960.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 55.5kg | 1:24.14 | 7-5-1 | 13 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Harry Davies
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign 16th of 18 at Ayr July 21 over 1200m, 19 len behind Almeraq with 62.5kg at $6. When resuming last campaign third of 13 at this track May 11 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Eldrickjones carrying 59kg at $4.30. Looks very hard to beat.
Last Starts 148 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/18 | 21/07/2025 | 44 | HCP 3U | $55,350.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good Soft | Jack Mitchell | 62.5kg | 1:13.36 | 5-3-16 | 16 |
| 19.5L | $6.00 |
| 13/14 | 07/06/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $33,950.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | Good | P J McDonald | 59.5kg | 1:24.00 | 3-2-13 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/05/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $36,900.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Good | Harry Davies | 61kg | 1:26.70 | 8-6-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.75 |
| 3/13 | 11/05/2025 | 260 | HCP 4U | $59,960.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 59kg | 1:24.14 | 2-1-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.33 |
| 4/4 | 24/08/2024 | 19 | HCP 3 | $32,390.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Soft | Ross Coakley | 61kg | 1:28.51 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 05/08/2024 | 31 | NOV 3U | $13,250.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Good | Jack Mitchell | 62kg | 1:20.38 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $1.83 |
| 1/9 | 05/07/2024 | 30 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Good | Jack Mitchell | 59.5kg | 1:28.44 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 3/13 | 05/06/2024 | - | NOV 3U | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Callum Shepherd | 59kg | 1:25.74 | 11-10-3 | 12 |
| 2.8L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Lauren Young
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start led to the turn then faded 5th of 10 at this track on December 5 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Eldrickjones with 61kg at $6. Before that won by a head at this track November 18 over 1400m defeating Unassuming with 56.5kg at $21. Rates highly and is in the mix.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 05/12/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | 1:26.52 | 1-1-5 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 18/11/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $27,590.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Lauren Young | 56.5kg | 1:27.13 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/11/2025 | 17 | APP HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 63.5kg | 2:40.95 | 1-4-6 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/5 | 21/10/2025 | 31 | HCP 3U | $45,740.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | Lauren Young | 52.5kg | 2:42.58 | 1-2-5 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $29.00 |
| 1/12 | 20/09/2025 | 2 | HCP 3U | $39,930.00 | Ayr | 1408m | Soft | Lauren Young | 58.5kg | 1:33.15 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $26.00 |
| 12/13 | 18/09/2025 | 6 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Ayr | 2011m | Good Soft | Lauren Young | 53.5kg | 2:14.14 | 1-10-12 | 8 |
| 13.0L | $51.00 |
| 13/13 | 12/09/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $129,150.00 | Doncaster | 2921m | Good Soft | Amie Waugh | 51kg | 3:06.99 | 13-13-13 | 13 |
| 21.8L | $81.00 |
| 12/13 | 21/08/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $92,250.00 | Newcastle | 2505m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 59kg | 2:38.57 | 1-1-12 | 1 |
| 30.8L | $23.00 |
| 11/13 | 31/07/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 59kg | 1:58.30 | 1-3-11 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
| 10/14 | 05/07/2025 | 7 | HCP 4U | $276,750.00 | Haydock Park | 2372m | Good | Lauren Young | 53kg | 2:31.33 | 1-5-10 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/19 | 28/06/2025 | 71 | HCP 3U | $138,380.00 | Newcastle | 3269m | Neutral | Lauren Young | 60.5kg | 3:39.65 | 11-7-4 | 16 |
| 1.5L | $41.00 |