October 14 / 13.59 Redcar

13.59

Good To Soft

Yorkshire Jump Racing Is Back EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 0m 5f 217y
  • Class 5
  • 16 runners
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Yorkshire Jump Racing Is Back EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
100,000gns breeze-up buy who shaped well when third of 12 to last weekend's Chantilly Group 2 winner Charyn on his 6f Haydock debut (good) in August; the second in that race is also quite useful so the form looks good; major player with improvement on the cards.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

15

(28)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Yorkshire

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Edward Bethell

Effective on turf but still has a better strike-rate on AW and ended his rather truncated 2025 campaign with defeats (admittedly not entirely disgraced) in major handicaps over this C&D, finishing sixth then ninth; needs to raise his game on reappearance.

16/1

9

(14)

26th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ascot

Yorkshire

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Couple of sound efforts back on turf since his productive spell on AW; has something to find with Akkadian Thunder on Royal Ascot running last time but that effort suggests he could be set for further prize-money, which again goes down to sixth place.

14/1

6th

16

(31)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Yorkshire

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Can lead; progressive on AW since dead-heating for most recent turf win, at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) last May; ran a solid race when a close fourth of ten back on turf at Haydock (7f, good) in April, but several of these should prove better treated.

50/1

2nd
2 (8)
Colnago

12/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 364 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Third to the reopposing Look Back Smiling on his 6f Pontefract debut (good to firm) in August; below that level when a beaten favourite twice since and even a return to the Pontefract form is unlikely to be good enough here.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(1)

26th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Colnago

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Placed in three of his six runs as a 2yo, including a narrow defeat over 5f here in November; far too keen in a Southwell handicap 18 days ago but that race has worked out well and he is a key player back in a maiden.

8/1

4th

6

(4)

8th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Colnago

8st 12lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Disappointing on handicap debut here (5f) last month when wearing first-time cheekpieces; however, the headgear is left off here and he's of interest on earlier 5f/6f form, including a close second on the Newcastle Tapeta.

8/1

9th

2

(7)

15th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

14:03 Southwell (AW)

Colnago

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

walked to post, pressed leaders, disputed lead from over 3f out, pushed along and lost position over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened gradually

7/2

3rd
16 (4)
Vixey

20/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 3

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off at 150-1 but did show ability when beaten just under 5l into third on her 6f Newcastle debut 24 days ago; that form will need improving upon.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Newmarket

Vixey

9st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Simon West

Four wins in a productive 2025, the latest over 7f (good) in September; good third of 21 at York (7f, good) three weeks ago; likely to go well again.

11/4

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Newmarket

Vixey

9st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Simon West

Four wins in a productive 2025, the latest over 7f (good) in September; good third of 21 at York (7f, good) three weeks ago; likely to go well again.

11/4

3rd

6

(3)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Vixey

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Simon West

Won at Southwell (7f, AW) and Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) in the spring and has added two wins at Chester (7.5f/7f, good); she needs to transfer her recent improvement at unique Chester back to a regulation track but she's clearly thriving and her latest win has received a strong boost.

9/1

Form: 3

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big market drifter at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) on his debut last month but he shaped with promise behind two rivals who dead-heated; this step up in trip should suit but he does have a bit to find on that initial form.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Concert Boy

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Katie Scott

All five wins have come here, the latest over C&D in December, and he was short-headed over 7f here on March 12; this hold-up horse was on the wrong end of a pace bias when 2l sixth over C&D last Saturday and could play a leading role if this pans out more favourably.

7/1

6th

10

(9)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Concert Boy

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Katie Scott

All of his five wins have been at Newcastle and he produced a strong finish to go close over 7f here last Thursday; only 1lb higher on this step back up in trip and he's an interesting contender.

5/1

2nd

9

(6)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Concert Boy

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Katie Scott

Two Class 6 wins here (including this trip) in late 2025 but recent efforts no more than respectable, including at Wolverhampton on Monday.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 138 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Defied inexperience to win on debut at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) in August; both outings since over 7f, third at Chepstow then possibly unsuited by the track when last of eight in an Epsom nursery; drops back in trip with a first-time visor added; vulnerable under penalty unless the headgear sparks improvement.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(9)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Bath

Look Back Smiling

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Neil Mulholland

Usually slowly away; lost his form last autumn but he's thrown in judged on plenty of earlier 2025 form, never mind peak efforts; first run since he left Gemma Tutty for 9,000gns in December and the market may guide.

14/1

11th

6

(14)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Look Back Smiling

9st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

Stuck on a losing run but competitive in 7f/1m handicaps this year (and a seller) and heavy ground perhaps not ideal the last time; could go well.

10/1

9/2

Form: 2

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
150,000gns son of Mehmas who made a solid start to his career when second on his 6f Ayr debut (good to soft) 17 days ago; can be expected to improve and play a prominent role again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

17:50 Market Rasen

Quintus Arrius

11st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Peter Niven

Won twice over 6f with cheekpieces for Kevin Ryan in 2023; mainly disappointing since and well beaten on the Flat (1m/1m2f) this year; hurdles debut; others look stronger candidates.

25/1

8th

4

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Quintus Arrius

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Peter Niven

Both wins for Kevin Ryan as a 3yo came over 6f including one here; losing run up to 16, though, and plenty to prove on this first go beyond 1m.

14/1

8

(9)

7th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Quintus Arrius

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Peter Niven

Won twice for Kevin Ryan in 2023, though over 6f; didn't appear to see out the 1m at Carlisle three weeks ago when behind Ey Up Its Jazz.

10/1

100/1

Form: 77

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away when seventh on both starts (C&D on debut), achieving more at Newcastle latterly, although Vixey was around 2l ahead in third.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

15

(10)

19th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Catterick

Rockin Rosa

8st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Placed several times this season but she was 4l behind Coconut Bay when third over C&D (first-time blinkers) last time and that took her record to 1-22; others look stronger.

16/1

10

(2)

6th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Catterick

Rockin Rosa

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Third over C&D three times in a row earlier in the season and an each-way case can be made on that form; however, below par elsewhere the last twice and she has to turn things around now blinkered (replacing cheekpieces).

9/1

7th

6

(7)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rockin Rosa

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

towards rear, ridden and headway on outer over 2f out

10/1

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
160,000euros breeze-up buy who is a half-brother to a couple of winners abroad; represents a powerful and in-form stable; would enter the reckoning if the betting suggests he's fancied.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(12)

5th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Tawafag

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

in rear on outer

5/1

2nd

4

(5)

12th May 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Ascot

Tawafag

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Prominent in the market for all three runs; overcame an awkward start to win his maiden on the AW (7f) but couldn't concede weight to a Stoute-trained winner (disappointed since) when upped to 1m at Lingfield; doesn't look obviously well handicapped on his bare achievements to date but clearly open to improvement for his top yard.

7/1

2nd

1

(2)

18th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Tawafag

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Stepped up a fair way on debut turf run when scoring over 7f at Wolverhampton in November, taking a bump at the start but showing a good attitude to reel in one that got first run; should stay this trip and should go well on reappearance, despite penalty.

10/11

Form: 7475

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Ran up to his best when fifth of 11 in a C&D nursery on his return from a break 23 days ago but more will be needed if he's to go close to breaking his duck here.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(3)

29th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dyed In The Wool

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

0-10 since winning at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) just over a year ago and finished a well-held third of seven at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) 11 days ago; the first two have won since, though, so not dismissed down another 2lb.

7/1

3rd

2

(2)

18th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Dyed In The Wool

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Now 16lb lower than when winning on Tapeta at Newcastle at start of last year but has been in the doldrums for a while now; visor removed after one use; tongue-tie fitted for first time; revival needed.

12/1

14/1

Form: 54

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hinted at promise in two outings over 5f in the spring; retains potential back from a five-month break but a good chunk of improvement will be required.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(7)

30th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

19:25 Chester

Seagrave Fox

8st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: Tim Easterby

Won twice over 7f on the AW earlier this year; ran respectably when close sixth of 11 when returned to turf at Haydock (7f, good to firm) when always prominent but short of room late on; needs to build on that but not dismissed.

12/1

11

(11)

14th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

16:20 Haydock

Seagrave Fox

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Did well over 7f on AW early this year, winning twice; ran respectably when close sixth of 11 when returned to turf here (7f, good to firm; The Toff third) three weeks ago, always prominent but short of room late on; needs to build on that but not dismissed.

12/1

11th
11 (15)
Garifullina

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Mondialiste and out of a 1m4f winner (RPR 71); bred for further and likely outsider on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(9)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Garifullina

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: John Davies

Seen only twice this term, finishing second at Catterick then posting a lesser effort at Newcastle; still has something to prove on AW.

16/1

8

(9)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Garifullina

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John Davies

Won two 6f turf handicaps last July; encouraging return from a 294-day break at Catterick in August and this stiffer test at the trip should suit; still to prove her effectiveness on AW.

9/1

2nd

2

(3)

5th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

Garifullina

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John Davies

Won two in a row last July, at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) and Redcar (6f, good) before finishing second of ten here (6f, soft) in October; has been off since failing to beat a rival home at Newcastle (7f, AW) 294 days ago and this return to 5f isn't sure to be a positive.

4/1

40/1

Form: 6

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
16-1, slowly away and never involved on her 6f Pontefract debut (good) 29 days ago; can only be watched after that.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(4)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Rockonmecca

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Dods

11-race maiden who isn't progressing; met some trouble at Wolverhampton 18 days ago but others still look much more likely.

25/1

8th

10

(8)

4th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rockonmecca

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Dods

Has made the frame several times on turf; pair of duck eggs, both over 7f at Newcastle, since switched to AW; not the percentage call.

33/1

12th

9

(4)

19th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:14 Newcastle (AW)

Rockonmecca

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

Largely in good form without winning in early summer but she resumed from four months off with a poor run over C&D 12 days ago; blinkers replace visor.

25/1

66/1

Form: 6

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
More one for the longer term based on his 6f Pontefract debut (good) three weeks ago.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(4)

30th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:15 Catterick

Moon Friend

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

held up in rear, no impression from over 2f out

20/1

12th

7

(12)

2nd Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:37 Leicester

Moon Friend

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Big prices and he was been beaten around 16l in two 6f events (good/good to soft) last autumn; has stacks to find on his return and minor handicaps look the way forward after this.

66/1

100/1

Form: 7

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 20l when seventh of eight on her 6f Pontefract debut (good) 29 days ago.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

13

(2)

1st Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

16:20 Thirsk

Guidance

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Promising third on handicap debut at Redcar (7f, good; 33-1) in June but not involved in two runs since; still lightly raced but was beaten 7l last time and needs first-time cheekpieces to give her a boost.

25/1

6th

12

(11)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:02 Redcar

Guidance

9st 0lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Lawrence Mullaney

in rear

25/1

12th

13

(15)

20th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Leicester

Guidance

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Offered some hope form her basement mark when keeping on for third on 7f Redcar handicap debut (good) four weeks ago and the fourth has won since.

25/1

250/1

Form: 6

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
150-1, always behind on 5f Hamilton debut 28 days ago.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

15

(3)

14th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

13:59 Redcar

Tianna Falls

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: R Mike Smith

in touch with leaders towards far side, pushed along halfway, soon weakened

250/1

6th

6

(1)

26th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

13:38 Hamilton

Tianna Falls

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: R Mike Smith

swerved right start, always towards rear

33/1

Form: 4

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
18-1, encouraging debut when fourth of 12 on Haydock debut (6f, good to soft) three weeks ago; likely to progress but P J McDonald, who was on board at Haydock, partners stablemate Yorkshire this time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(3)

24th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

13:30 Redcar

Scotts Moon

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along halfway, ridden 2f out, soon beaten (jockey said colt was slowly away)

3/1

7

(9)

14th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

13:59 Redcar

Scotts Moon

9st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Edward Bethell

18-1, encouraging debut when fourth of 12 on Haydock debut (6f, good to soft) three weeks ago; likely to progress but P J McDonald, who was on board at Haydock, partners stablemate Yorkshire this time.

7/2

Non-runners

Scotts' Moon

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £12.30
Straight Forecast £10.15
Trifecta £129.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Yorkshire

POSTDATA:

Quintus Arrius

Daily Mirror:

Scotts' Moon

The Guardian:

Rockonmecca

NEWMARKET:

Tawafag

Telegraph:

Concert Boy

The Times:

Quintus Arrius

Daily Record:

Quintus Arrius

RP Ratings:

Yorkshire

Daily Mail:

Yorkshire

Daily Express:

Yorkshire

The Sun:

Yorkshire

The Star:

Yorkshire