Newcastle Race 1 - Read Meg Nicholls' Blog At Betmgm.co.uk Handicap
WICKSEY (2) brings a progressive profile after taking a big step forward last week scoring by 2.25L in this handicap grade over 2000m here. Can continue improving up in journey. Leading player. Similar comments can be applied to COSPICUA (3) who was off the mark fourth up last month winning by 0.5L tackling this handicap level and trip at Kempton AW. Respect as set to replicate. LORD MAYOR (1) ran well four weeks ago when 1.75L third contesting a higher standard 2000m handicap at Lingfield AW. The longer distance might help. Holds claims. TRUST NO ONE (5) won a 2000m handicap here three starts back. Not dismissed.
Jockey: Jason Watson
Weight: 61kgs
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Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Lingfield All Weather on January 17 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Morbeh with 58.5kg at $2.90. Before that 3rd of 8 at Lingfield All Weather on December 17 over 1600m, 3 len behind Spirit Of Athene with 55.5kg at $81. Can feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 17/01/2026 | 31 | HCP 3 | $15,500.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 58.5kg | 2:05.46 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.88 |
| 3/8 | 17/12/2025 | 15 | NOV 2 | $11,620.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | Neutral | Alfie Redman | 55.5kg | 1:39.46 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $81.00 |
| 9/11 | 02/12/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $11,430.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Callum Hutchinson | 59.5kg | 1:37.90 | 10-9-9 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $126.00 |
| 12/13 | 19/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $55,350.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NSL | William Carver | 58.5kg | 1:40.54 | 3-5-12 | 13 |
| 17.3L | $23.00 |
Jockey: A Mullen
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Second-up today. Last run won by 2.25 len at this track February 4 over 2000m defeating Trust No One carrying 56kg at $21. At only start last preparation eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on November 26 over 1600m, 10 len behind Emma's Letter with 60.5kg at $81. Great chance to make it two in a row. Can get the job done again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 04/02/2026 | 70 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 56kg | 2:11.69 | 7-4-1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/11/2025 | 124 | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Andrew Mullen | 60.5kg | 1:41.40 | 10-10-8 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $81.00 |
| 16/16 | 25/07/2025 | 14 | NOV 2 | $45,370.00 | York | 1408m | Good Soft | Thomas Greatrex | 59kg | 1:27.18 | 12-14-16 | 8 |
| 71.3L | $67.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/07/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $27,680.00 | Chester | 1223m | Good | Thomas Greatrex | 58kg | 1:15.97 | 10-10-10 | 3 |
| 109.0L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Lewis Edmunds
Weight: 57kgs
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At the latest run settled well back; won by 0.0 len at Kempton Park All Weather January 21 over 2420m defeating Onyeisi with 56kg at $26. The run before that ran last of 7 at Southwell All Weather on January 1 over 1600m, 23 len behind Bint Kilfrush with 58kg at $151. Has upside and is a serious prospect in this line-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 21/01/2026 | 20 | HCP 3 | $11,070.00 | Kempton Park | 2412m | NS | Lewis Edmunds | 56kg | 2:37.72 | 5-5-1 | 6 |
| 0.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/01/2026 | 36 | NOV F 3 | $27,220.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 58kg | 1:41.87 | 5-7-7 | 2 |
| 23.0L | $151.00 |
| 14/14 | 26/11/2025 | 28 | NOV F 2 | $11,430.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callan | 56kg | 1:41.30 | 3-6-14 | 4 |
| 21.0L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/10/2025 | - | NOV F 2 | $22,080.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Jason Watson | 58kg | 1:26.75 | 8-7-7 | 10 |
| 11.3L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Harry Vigors
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start second last of 7 at Wolverhampton on January 6 over 1700m, 12 len behind Sovereign Wealth with 51.5kg at $13. Before that 6th of 9 at Chelmsford on December 18 over 1600m, 13 len behind Saxon Street carrying 60.5kg at $19. Impossible to make a case.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 06/01/2026 | 19 | NOV 34 | $21,780.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Harry Vigors | 51.5kg | 1:51.65 | 5-4-6 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 18/12/2025 | 57 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 60.5kg | 1:42.15 | 2-7-6 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $19.00 |
| 9/11 | 22/10/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $18,450.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Shane Foley | 58kg | 1:25.30 | 10-11-9 | 8 |
| 20.5L | $34.00 |
Jockey: K T O'neill
Weight: 56.5kgs
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At the latest run 2nd of 9 at this track on February 4 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Wicksey carrying 54.5kg at $4.50. Before that 3rd in a small field at Kempton Park All Weather on January 21 over 2420m, 1.75 len behind Cospicua carrying 57.5kg at $4.30. Shapes up nicely.
Last Starts 6 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 | 04/02/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Taryn Langley | 54.5kg | 2:11.69 | 9-6-2 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/5 | 21/01/2026 | 12 | HCP 3 | $11,070.00 | Kempton Park | 2412m | NS | Kieran O'neill | 57.5kg | 2:37.72 | 4-2-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $4.33 |
| 1/6 | 09/01/2026 | 10 | HCP 3 | $16,630.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Taryn Langley | 54.5kg | 2:19.02 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 5/8 | 30/12/2025 | 32 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Kieran O'neill | 55.5kg | 1:49.47 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/11/2025 | 28 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Kieran O'neill | 56kg | 1:28.87 | 5-6-8 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $29.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/10/2025 | 20 | HCP NSY 2 | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Kieran O'neill | 59kg | 1:43.04 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/5 | 11/10/2025 | 8 | NOV 2 | $12,550.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | Neutral | Kieran O'neill | 60.5kg | 1:14.52 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $251.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/10/2025 | 15 | NOV 2 | $12,550.00 | Southwell | 1422m | Neutral | Kieran O'neill | 58.5kg | 1:28.81 | 6-8-8 | 3 |
| 20.8L | $151.00 |
| 10/11 | 18/09/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Christian Howarth | 56.5kg | 1:26.27 | 9-10-10 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Warren Fentiman
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start second last of 8 at this track on January 22 over 1400m, 21 len behind Elizabetty with 58.5kg at $26. The race before that eased back early on second last in a small field at this track on January 9 over 1600m, 8 len behind Alba Gu Brath carrying 58.5kg at $101. Thereabouts but others preferred.
Last Starts 19 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 | 22/01/2026 | 13 | NOV 35 | $14,520.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Gina Mangan | 58.5kg | 1:26.67 | 2-5-7 | 4 |
| 21.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/5 | 09/01/2026 | 27 | NOV 34 | $19,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 58.5kg | 1:44.45 | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $101.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/12/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $13,740.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | Tom Eaves | 58.5kg | 1:42.84 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 26.0L | $81.00 |