September 02 / 13.40 Newcastle (AW)

13.40

Standard To Slow

Vickers Bet EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5372.99
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Vickers Bet EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

Evs (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 13 D BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Decisive debut winner at Haydock (6f, good to firm; Orbital Chime fourth, Lamation sixth) and, although unable to defy a penalty at Salisbury (6f, good to firm; 5-6 favourite) he posted an even better RPR when a close third to a front-running winner; sets the benchmark on AW debut.
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4

(1)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Batal Dubai

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Jack Morland

Now 2lb lower than when winning a 7f handicap here on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell (6f) in February but his last three runs have been underwhelming; needs a full revival.

12/1

8th

4

(1)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Batal Dubai

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Jack Morland

Now 2lb lower than when winning a 7f handicap here on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell (6f) in February but his last three runs have been underwhelming; needs a full revival.

12/1

8th

3

(7)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newmarket

Batal Dubai

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jack Morland

Won a 7f AW handicap at Lingfield on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell in February but his last two efforts have been disappointing; lightly raced on turf but fully effective on fast ground; new visor needs to turn things around.

10/1

9/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 23380

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Narrowly beaten on C&D debut (25-1) in June and placed on next two starts before finding life tough in Group company at Goodwood, then a valuable nursery at York; it's possible the return to Tapeta could revitalise but others do appear more progressive.
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8th

9

(1)

18th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Shines Ambition

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Runner-up over 7f here in January; below par in three runs since and stamina for 1m has to be taken on trust; experiment with blinkers quickly aborted.

8/1

7th

11

(4)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shines Ambition

9st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

midfield

33/1

12th

7

(8)

20th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Shines Ambition

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

took keen hold, in touch with leaders in centre of group

20/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal from an unraced half-sister to the Australian Group 1 winner Miss Finland; half-brother to the Australian 6.7f winner Melo Melo; market helpful as yard is 36% at Newcastle in 2022 (8-22).
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3rd

4

(6)

19th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Paspaley

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

midfield, pushed along over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish

5/2

3rd

9

(7)

2nd Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Paspaley

9st 4lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: William Haggas

dwelt start, in rear, shaken up 2f out, pushed out and ran on well from over 1f out, not reach leaders, promising

11/2

Form: 42

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Raced freely and weakened inside the final furlong when fourth to Batal Dubai on debut at Haydock (6f, good to firm; 7-1; beaten 6.5l); best of the rest behind the subsequent Gimcrack Stakes runner-up Marshman at Thirsk (6f) next time; place chance on a surface that should suit on pedigree.
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10th

8

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Orbital Chime

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Helen Cuthbert

Ended his time with James Owen with a couple of lesser efforts and he could only manage a midfield finish here (7f, soft) on last month's stable debut; dropping down the weights but others are stronger.

20/1

6th

3

(9)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:28 Carlisle

Orbital Chime

9st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Helen Cuthbert

Poor strike-rate; eventually lost his form during spring spell with James Owen and was sold for 2,200gns since last run; best watched unless the market suggests a revival is likely.

16/1

8th

6

(10)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Orbital Chime

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Has been threatening for his current yard this spring but a couple of expensive defeats latterly; goes back to the visor from blinkers and, while capable off this mark, his strike-rate doesn't inspire.

5/1

OUR TIP

100/30

Form: 21 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Went close to making a winning debut over C&D against a potentially useful one with prior experience; made no mistake next time when landing the odds at Hamilton (6f, soft); likeable attitude and is open to further improvement.
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9th

4

(7)

16th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

15:45 Windsor

Tribal Hunter

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Unexposed sort who scored over 6f on soft ground as a 2yo; had no luck at Pontefract on seasonal/handicap debut, having been badly hampered after halfway then met traffic issues when trying to recover (eased once clearly beaten); clear possibilities granted better fortune.

100/30

8th

4

(2)

28th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Pontefract

Tribal Hunter

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

took keen hold, prominent, edged left and badly hampered rival under 3f out

13/2

6

(10)

21st Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Ripon

Tribal Hunter

9st 1lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Confirmed the promise of last summer's near miss at Newcastle on debut by easily winning a 6f maiden at Hamilton two weeks later; only a midfield finish under a penalty back at Newcastle when last seen in September; has been gelded; handicap debut with further improvement on the cards.

10/1

Form: 64

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed speed on debut at Haydock but was unable to sustain his effort when beaten over 10l by Batal Dubai (8-1); also well held at Windsor (6f, good to firm) subsequently; work to do on AW debut.
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9th

8

(4)

29th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

14:19 Lingfield (AW)

Lamation

9st 4lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie & Mark Johnston

took keen hold, prominent on outer, pushed along when lost position and struggling over 3f out, dropped to last and beaten over 2f out

10/1

6th

6

(6)

2nd Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Lamation

9st 4lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie & Mark Johnston

led, headed and pushed along 2f out, ridden briefly over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£18,000 yearling; sixth foal from an unraced dam; half-brother to three winners, including Moritzburg (1m; RPR 89); in-form trainer's first 2yo runner of the season but is 0-12 with them in the last five years.
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11

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

13:42 Cartmel

Malinheadsearovers

10st 10lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Gretton

Disappointing Flat maiden who was well beaten when 66-1 for last month's handicap hurdle debut at Market Rasen (2m, good), where he raced too freely and jumped left throughout; blinkers added here; too risky.

40/1

8th

5

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:35 Market Rasen

Malinheadsearovers

11st 1lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Gretton

17-race maiden who became disappointing on the Flat and hasn't exactly hit the ground running over hurdles, going down by between 17l and 24l in his qualifying races; clearly entitled to do better now handicapping but he's unconvincing.

10/1

8th

5

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:35 Market Rasen

Malinheadsearovers

11st 1lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Gretton

17-race maiden who became disappointing on the Flat and hasn't exactly hit the ground running over hurdles, going down by between 17l and 24l in his qualifying races; clearly entitled to do better now handicapping but he's unconvincing.

10/1

25/1

Form: 08

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Minor improvement when in midfield at Redcar (6f, good to firm; 16-1) in July; probably more of a nursery type and trainer has better prospects with Tribal Hunter.
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3rd

6

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Havana Rum

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ended 2025 in good form on AW; some solid efforts back on turf this year without suggesting he had much in hand of his mark; minor money perhaps his best hope.

14/1

3rd

5

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

18:22 Epsom

Havana Rum

9st 10lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Back to his best last year and his reappearance second of 13 at Pontefract (5f) in April sent his mark to new heights; hasn't matched that in three starts since but last time's fifth of ten from the widest stall at Chester (6f, also good to soft; not clear run) suggests this mark isn't beyond him; in the picture.

10/1

5th

7

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

13:35 Chester

Havana Rum

8st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

His year started well when bustling up Saturday's Epsom "Dash" winner at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) in April but his two runs last month didn't come close and he has the widest stall.

20/1

Form: 48

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Remote last of four to Tribal Hunter on debut at Hamilton (6f, soft) and still looked to be a work in progress when eighth of 11 at Carlisle (6f, good; 150-1); a most unlikely candidate.
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9th

2

30th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:50 Down Royal

Indication Rocket

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gary McGill

Modest on the Flat in Britain with Rebecca Menzies, sole win coming on Newcastle AW; runner-up final two starts in low-grade Pontefract handicaps before bought for 4,600gns at Tattersalls July Sales; ground should suit but likely best watched on hurdles debut.

50/1

2nd

3

(6)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Pontefract

Indication Rocket

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Rebecca Menzies

Sole win came off 5lb higher at Newcastle (1m, AW) last May; his first show this term was his second of eight at this track (1m2f) eight days ago, which has reignited some hopes.

4/1

2nd

8

(1)

23rd Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

14:30 Pontefract

Indication Rocket

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Rebecca Menzies

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

20/1

Form: 07

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hasn't shown a great deal in two starts to date, rolling around under pressure when seventh of 12 at Carlisle (6f, good to firm; 200-1) last month; look elsewhere.
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4th

7

(4)

27th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Little Red Dancer

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Alan Brown

prominent

7/1

5th

7

(6)

22nd Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Little Red Dancer

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

Just one win from 22 starts but she's had a couple of near-misses at Chelmsford (7f) this winter and was a respectable fourth from a tough draw at Southwell last time; still looks on a workable mark and she has possibilities.

13/2

Form: 64

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded after Haydock debut; he did best work in the closing stages when returning from a break at Carlisle last week (6f, good; fourth at 12-1); needs another step forward to trouble the principals; AW debut.
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10th

7

(11)

9th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Pontefract

Derwent Boy

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Julie Camacho

0-6 but has shown promise and was just held by Havana Pursuit over C&D (good to soft; first-time visor) latest; 1lb better off with that opponent for a neck and has the scope to do better; player.

9/2

2nd

6

(4)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Pontefract

Derwent Boy

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

led, increased tempo over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed final strides

6/1

4th

5

(4)

21st Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

15:30 Hamilton

Derwent Boy

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Improving steadily and he returned from nearly eight months off with a good fourth of eight in 6f Newcastle handicap last month; that form has worked out well so he must enter calculations.

5/1

Non-runners

Derwent Boy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £9.00
Straight Forecast £9.06
Trifecta £40.10

Selections

RP Ratings:

Batal Dubai

SPOTLIGHT:

Tribal Hunter

Daily Express:

Orbital Chime

TOPSPEED:

Shine's Ambition

NEWMARKET:

Paspaley

Daily Record:

Tribal Hunter

POSTDATA:

Batal Dubai

The Times:

Batal Dubai

Telegraph:

Batal Dubai

The Guardian:

Batal Dubai

Daily Mirror:

Batal Dubai

The Sun:

Batal Dubai

The Star:

Orbital Chime

Daily Mail:

Shine's Ambition