Newcastle Race 9 - Win 250,000 With Betmgm's Golden Goals 'Hands And Heels' Apprentice Handicap
WYVERN (6) left behind four disappointing efforts when securing a good 1L victory on most recent appearance over course and distance three weeks ago. Can double up once more. MARRY THE NIGHT (3) turned two runner-up efforts into a 0.5L success attempting a Southwell AW handicap on latest outing. Placed second in two starts tackling the aforementioned track and trip. Dangerous. SECOND FIDDLE (1) failed to continue an impressive streak of winning form when third in a handicap at this venue attempting the journey. May return to winning ways. FRANCESI (4) cannot be discounted after placing second at Wolverhampton. Something for the Multiples: TYPEFACE (8)

Jockey: Alfie Redman
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track on December 2 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Aisling Oscar with 59kg at $5.50. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at this track on November 27 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Uniting with 55.5kg at $13. Backs up quickly and should go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 02/12/2025 | 5 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Cian Horgan | 59kg | 1:40.07 | 2-1-3 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 27/11/2025 | 5 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Cian Horgan | 55.5kg | 1:42.56 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 7/12 | 22/11/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $15,250.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Warren Fentiman | 57.5kg | 1:39.81 | 2-1-7 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/10/2025 | 10 | HCP 4U | $12,050.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | NS | Harry Burns | 59.5kg | 1:42.02 | 2-1-5 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/10/2025 | 36 | HCP 4U | $11,440.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | David Nolan | 61kg | 1:39.48 | 2-2-5 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/09/2025 | 13 | HCP APP 3U | $18,450.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | David Nolan | 62.5kg | 1:28.54 | 4-4-7 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/13 | 29/08/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $13,800.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | David Nolan | 60.5kg | 1:28.75 | 2-3-4 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
| 9/10 | 26/07/2025 | 85 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | NS | Ryan Kavanagh | 55.5kg | 1:41.57 | 5-7-9 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $29.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/05/2025 | 28 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Newcastle | 1422m | Neutral | Rhys Elliott | 56kg | 1:26.14 | 2-4-6 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/04/2025 | 23 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Southwell | 1422m | Neutral | Warren Fentiman | 57.5kg | 1:26.83 | 5-7-8 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/03/2025 | 5 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | Rhys Elliott | 59kg | 1:42.66 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Jake Dickson
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; won by 0.5 len at Southwell All Weather November 20 over 1600m defeating Hashtagnotions carrying 58.5kg at $4.30. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Southwell All Weather on October 31 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Tonal carrying 59.5kg at $7. Can go on with it with the confidence high.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 20/11/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $11,070.00 | Southwell | 1622m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 58.5kg | 1:41.73 | 5-4-1 | 14 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/10 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 59.5kg | 1:40.65 | 4-5-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/11 | 24/10/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 61kg | 1:41.35 | 3-5-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
| 10/11 | 04/10/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good Soft | Duran Fentiman | 55kg | 2:09.59 | 11-11-10 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/11 | 16/09/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Good | David Allan | 56kg | 1:35.52 | 10-8-5 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $29.00 |
| 6/7 | 27/08/2025 | 18 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 1810m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 57kg | 1:52.10 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/08/2025 | 31 | HCP 3 | $11,070.00 | Redcar | 1608m | Good Firm | Harry Russell | 61kg | 1:35.83 | 7-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/07/2025 | 13 | HCP 3 | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1413m | Good Firm | Duran Fentiman | 54.5kg | 1:24.32 | 6-7-6 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/06/2025 | 20 | HCP 3 | $16,500.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 59kg | 1:31.54 | 5-6-7 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/9 | 06/06/2025 | 58 | HCP 3 | $14,760.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Duran Fentiman | 56kg | 1:09.42 | 9-7-8 | 2 |
| 19.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/04/2025 | 193 | HCP 3 | $16,610.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1199m | Good | David Allan | 58kg | 1:13.53 | 7-7-5 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Myla Coppins
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 13 at Wolverhampton on November 25 over 1700m, 1.75 len behind Dingwall with 69.5kg at $6.50. The race before that 4th of 14 at Southwell All Weather on November 20 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Marry The Night carrying 56.5kg at $7. Big chance on the back of that encouraging effort last time.
Last Starts 21 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 | 25/11/2025 | 5 | APP HCP 4U | $10,650.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Sarah Bowen | 69.5kg | 1:50.91 | 9-10-2 | 13 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/13 | 20/11/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $11,070.00 | Southwell | 1622m | Neutral | Tyrese Cameron | 56.5kg | 1:41.73 | 12-9-4 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/10/2025 | 16 | HCP APP 3U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Katrine Holm | 59.5kg | 1:50.26 | 4-1-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/10/2025 | 23 | HCP APP 4U | $11,440.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | Neutral | Kieran O'Neill | 60kg | 1:48.55 | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $3.25 |
| 6/8 | 18/09/2025 | 5 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Katrine Holm | 58.5kg | 1:38.61 | 6-5-6 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/09/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $13,100.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 61kg | 1:37.46 | 7-6-5 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.75 |
| 3/13 | 25/08/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Suraj Narredu | 61kg | 1:42.82 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/12 | 28/07/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $16,610.00 | Southwell | 1621m | Neutral | Ben Sanderson | 63kg | 1:40.46 | 10-9-3 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 8/9 | 09/07/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Ben Sanderson | 60kg | 1:40.74 | 3-3-8 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $12.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/06/2025 | 18 | HCP APP 4U | $16,610.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Karen Dieltjens | 66kg | 2:12.96 | 4-6-7 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/4 | 01/06/2025 | 34 | OPEN HDLE 4U | $11,800.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 71kg | 4:02.41 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 54.0L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Alexandra Egan
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on November 22 over 1600m, 3 len behind Newtown Duke carrying 56kg at $7.50. The run before that 5th of 13 at this track on November 1 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Prince Achille carrying 61kg at $9. Looking to others.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 22/11/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $15,250.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Lauren Young | 56kg | 1:39.81 | 1-2-5 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
| 5/13 | 01/11/2025 | 5 | HCP APP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | 2:14.20 | 12-11-5 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/10/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $12,050.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | NS | Paul Mulrennan | 58.5kg | 1:42.02 | 5-2-3 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/10/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Musselburgh | 1422m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | 1:28.72 | 8-5-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $3.75 |
| 7/8 | 30/09/2025 | 40 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Ayr | 1408m | Soft | Paul Mulrennan | 61.5kg | 1:33.81 | 3-6-7 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |
| 12/14 | 21/08/2025 | 187 | HCP 3U | $64,580.00 | Newcastle | 2050m | Neutral | Kaiya Fraser | 55.5kg | 2:12.13 | 14-12-12 | 8 |
| 10.1L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 15/02/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $13,100.00 | Newcastle | 2504m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 60.5kg | 2:40.32 | 9-7-5 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/02/2025 | 21 | HCP APP 4U | $12,610.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Megan Davies | 67.5kg | 2:13.14 | 7-3-5 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/01/2025 | 10 | HCP 4U | $17,530.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | Amie Waugh | 56kg | 2:12.39 | 7-7-5 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/11 | 01/01/2025 | 4 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 58.5kg | 2:13.95 | - | 6 |
| 4.0L | $2.25 |
| 5/9 | 28/12/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $13,100.00 | Newcastle | 2049m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 61.5kg | 2:16.83 | 9-8-5 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Joe Bradnam
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track November 22 over 1600m defeating Typeface with 60kg at $3.50. Before that 4th of 14 at this track on November 20 over 1400m, 4 len behind Concert Boy carrying 59.5kg at $29. Back in form and is expected to run well again.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 22/11/2025 | 2 | HCP 3U | $13,610.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Aiden Brookes | 60kg | 1:40.24 | 11-7-1 | 13 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 4/13 | 20/11/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Harry Burns | 59.5kg | 1:27.78 | 13-11-4 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $29.00 |
| 6/11 | 07/11/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | David Nolan | 59kg | 1:27.78 | 7-8-6 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $29.00 |
| 8/8 | 11/10/2025 | 137 | HCP APP 4U | $11,440.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | Neutral | Paddy Bradley | 60kg | 1:48.55 | 7-8-8 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $10.00 |
| 13/13 | 27/05/2025 | 29 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Gina Mangan | 53kg | 1:58.19 | 6-5-13 | 1 |
| 16.0L | $41.00 |
| 2/13 | 28/04/2025 | 9 | HCP APP 4U | $11,440.00 | Wolverhampton | 1740m | Neutral | Simon Walker | 69.5kg | 1:51.03 | 5-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/12 | 19/04/2025 | 21 | HCP APP 4U | $11,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Warren Fentiman | 60kg | 1:49.82 | 10-6-3 | 10 |
| 6.0L | $7.00 |
| 6/9 | 29/03/2025 | 4 | HCP 4U | $13,800.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Dylan Hogan | 56kg | 1:29.45 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 25/03/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | David Nolan | 61kg | 1:43.51 | 7-6-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $4.33 |
| 4/7 | 04/03/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 1:41.47 | 6-4-4 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.25 |
| 6/8 | 10/02/2025 | 10 | HCP APP 4U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Rhys Elliott | 57kg | 2:03.11 | 8-8-6 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $12.00 |

Jockey: C J Whiteley
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track on November 26 over 2000m, 2 len behind Krissy carrying 60kg at $7.50. The race before that 3rd of 14 at Southwell All Weather on November 20 over 1600m, 3 len behind Amber Honey with 60kg at $7. Can measure up.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 60kg | 2:11.89 | 7-7-3 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/13 | 20/11/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $11,070.00 | Southwell | 1622m | Neutral | Jack Garritty | 60kg | 1:41.66 | 10-9-3 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/11/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Musselburgh | 1609m | Soft | Rhys Elliott | 51.5kg | 1:47.69 | 7-5-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $9.50 |
| 5/14 | 23/10/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $11,990.00 | Nottingham | 1678m | Heavy | Billy Garritty | 60kg | 1:55.19 | 13-4-5 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/12 | 09/10/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Heavy | Billy Garritty | 62kg | 1:48.29 | 3-3-4 | 11 |
| 7.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/09/2025 | 31 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1810m | Soft | Jack Garritty | 60.5kg | 2:00.18 | 1-4-5 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/08/2025 | 31 | HCP APP 4U | $16,610.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Good | Josh Halford | 72.5kg | 2:07.96 | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/07/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Good Soft | P J McDonald | 56.5kg | 1:42.05 | 2-3-6 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/12 | 07/07/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $14,410.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Good Soft | Billy Garritty | 63.5kg | 1:47.23 | 6-7-5 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/12 | 16/06/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Carlisle | 1810m | Soft | Billy Garritty | 58kg | 1:57.58 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/6 | 29/05/2025 | 28 | HCP APP 4U | $16,610.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good Soft | Billy Garritty | 58kg | 1:41.81 | 2-3-4 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Lewis Chalkley
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 14 at this track on December 9 over 1600m, 4 len behind Concert Boy with 61kg at $4. The run before that 2nd of 12 at this track on November 22 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Wyvern carrying 61kg at $5. Nicely placed and is a definite top three chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 09/12/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $11,920.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Dougie Costello | 61kg | 1:42.42 | 13-4-2 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/12 | 22/11/2025 | 42 | HCP 3U | $13,610.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Dougie Costello | 61kg | 1:40.24 | 9-3-2 | 14 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 7/12 | 11/10/2025 | 57 | HCP 3U | $11,440.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | Neutral | Callum Hutchinson | 60.5kg | 2:02.20 | 10-11-7 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $2.20 |
| 2/12 | 15/08/2025 | 2 | OPEN 3U | $12,180.00 | Yarmouth | 1612m | Good Firm | Ryan Kavanagh | 58kg | 1:34.85 | 10-4-2 | 12 |
| 0.8L | $2.38 |
| 1/10 | 13/08/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Ffos Las | 1609m | Good | Callum Hutchinson | 57.5kg | 1:39.23 | 8-4-1 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/9 | 29/07/2025 | 15 | OPEN 3U | $11,980.00 | Ffos Las | 1609m | Good | Callum Hutchinson | 57.5kg | 1:41.90 | 9-9-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/07/2025 | 96 | NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Windsor | 1609m | Good Firm | Marco Ghiani | 59kg | 1:43.01 | 3-2-8 | 9 |
| 24.5L | $67.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/04/2025 | 25 | MDN 3U | $12,920.00 | Nottingham | 2057m | Good | Luke Morris | 56kg | 2:11.04 | 4-7-7 | 7 |
| 24.8L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 15/03/2025 | - | NOV 3 | $79,650.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Charles Bishop | 59kg | 1:41.08 | 8-8-9 | 1 |
| 19.0L | $67.00 |