October 25 / 18.25 Newcastle (AW)

18.25

Standard To Slow

EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Band D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Band D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4727

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Strong contender on his maiden/novice form, including over C&D, and has an even bigger chance if his latest effort (125-1 seventh of 16 in Two Year Old Trophy at Redcar) is taken literally; even if flattered last time, may be good enough to win.
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1st

8

(8)

25th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Newcastle (AW)

Oahu

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

taken down early, midfield, steady headway from over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, kept on well, eased towards finish

11/4

7th

15

(12)

1st Oct 2022

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 1

15:21 Redcar

Oahu

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

in rear, outpaced and pushed along 4f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

66/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 3

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelding by Equiano out of half-sister to a 6f Group 2 winner; made an encouraging debut at Ripon (6f) one month ago, finishing nicely for third; open to progress and warrants respect.
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3

(3)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Thirsk

Jack Of Clubs

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Michael Dods

Yet to fire this season, beating only one in 5f Beverley handicap ten days ago; he needs to take a step forward.

14/1

5

(3)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Beverley

Jack Of Clubs

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Now 3lb lower than when winning this 12 months ago (soft); however, he's failed to shine on either outing this year and slow ground, which seems unlikely to prevail today, is probably preferable.

9/1

6

(8)

26th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

18:45 Hamilton

Jack Of Clubs

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Only 2-25 but latest win came off this mark last summer and also placed on both visits here; pulled too hard and weakened on 5f Carlisle reappearance but that should have knocked some of the freshness out of him and his yard is in better form now; no surprise were he to go well.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 33

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Similar efforts in 6f novice events at this track and Redcar, finishing third both times; bred to do better still, being half-sister to a dual course winner for her connections; enters calculations.
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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

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 137468 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Record of just 1-9 on turf and has proved inconsistent since the sole win; not sure what to expect on AW debut and, even if back to best, looks vulnerable under 7lb penalty.
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3rd

1

(1)

1st Nov 2022

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

15:20 Southwell (AW)

Jaxta

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David O’Meara

held up in rear, headway 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on and went third final 110yds

13/2

4th

1

(6)

25th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Newcastle (AW)

Jaxta

9st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

towards rear, pushed along and steady headway 2f out, kept on but held final 110yds

12/1

8th

4

(10)

28th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 2

14:10 Nottingham

Jaxta

8st 12lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: David O’Meara

took keen hold, midfield, ridden and no impression from 2f out

12/1

33/1

Form: 77

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished seventh in a couple of 7f maidens here last month, meeting some traffic issues latest; needs improvement for the drop in trip and may be more interesting in handicaps after this.
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3rd

6

(9)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

13:50 Beverley

Hidden Code

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Ollie Pears

Inconsistent and unraced on slow turf, but he ran well in two handicaps on grass in May/June and was a close second in a maiden at Newcastle (1m, AW) nine days ago; this 3yo has leading claims if at the top of his game.

7/2

2nd

4

(3)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Hidden Code

9st 7lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Ollie Pears

Peak efforts when placed in low-grade handicaps over C&D in May and at Carlisle in June; exposed sort who is now 0-11 but has a fighting chance in this ordinary maiden event, granted a return to his best.

4/1

4th

2

(2)

29th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

19:05 Musselburgh

Hidden Code

9st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

dwelt start, in touch with leaders, short of room against rail, soon switched left, no impression

8/1

Form: 4232

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Consistent in four races for Chris Dwyer, runner-up at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) most recently; remains with same owner; likely player on debut for new stable, provided he takes to first-time headgear.
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8th

3

(6)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Global Effort

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Three-time course winner who's regressed since two victories last August, latterly when behind four of tonight's rivals over C&D; only holds outside claims.

33/1

9th

4

(2)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Global Effort

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Won a Chelmsford handicap (5f) last August but he's 0-9 since and hasn't threatened in classified events in his last three runs; has good draw back on Tapeta but he needs to raise his game.

12/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£4,000 yearling; by Lethal Force; dam maiden half-sister to 7f winner Cavatina out of Listed-placed 1m2f-1m3f winner; yard has modest strike-rate with 2yos.
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5th

2

(1)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Leicester

Mr Gloverman

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Kevin Frost

0-6 and isn't progressing; even at this level he looks up against it unless cheekpieces make a difference.

7/1

6th

4

(2)

8th May 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Mr Gloverman

9st 9lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Kevin Frost

Shaped better on his handicap debut, following wind surgery, here in February, especially as his saddle slipped; didn't build on that last time, but things didn't fall his way and it's too soon to write him off for a trainer in good form.

7/1

5th

6

(5)

30th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mr Gloverman

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

Best effort at Southwell, despite slipping saddle, on handicap debut last time (6f; first run after a wind op); should be suited by the return to 7f and no surprise to see him give a good account.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Closely related to his connections' 5f 2yo winner Sagittarius, out of a 6f AW 2yo winner; interesting newcomer, especially if the market speaks favourably.
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8th

1

(8)

16th Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:00 Southwell (AW)

Dream Mission

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Modest form in qualifying runs at 6f/5f; however, there were signs of improvement from a high draw at Wolverhampton recently, is out of a Tapeta winner and has quite a handy pedigree so can improve now handicapping.

5/1

6th

1

(11)

26th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dream Mission

9st 7lb

J: Sydney Cale

T: Archie Watson

Just poor form in two 6f novice events on Tapeta this autumn; drawn widest on this drop in trip; hard to recommend.

33/1

8th

3

(9)

12th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dream Mission

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Archie Watson

always towards rear, ridden 2f out, ran green and hung left over 1f out, never on terms

10/1

25/1

Form: 6

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished sixth in 7f maiden here last month, running to a modest RPR; needs to improve a good deal on that form.
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6th

6

(2)

27th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Breathtaker

9st 0lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Ollie Pears

Made no impact at big odds on first three starts (6f/7f, AW) and soundly beaten fifth of eight on handicap debut at Southwell (1m4f, AW) in January; improvement needed in first-time cheekpieces on turf debut.

20/1

5th

3

(3)

6th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Breathtaker

9st 8lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Ollie Pears

Down the field towards the end of last year on his first three starts (6f/7f); market check advised now up in trip on handicap debut but he's not bred for this distance and improvement is needed.

25/1

11th

3

(12)

6th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:50 Southwell (AW)

Breathtaker

9st 7lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Ollie Pears

Needs to improve on his two Newcastle efforts (7f/6f); handicaps more suitable after this.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £12.90
Straight Forecast £12.34
Trifecta £46.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Oahu

The Times:

Jack Of Clubs

D Express:

Dream Mission

The Star:

Vixey

Daily Record:

Global Effort

The Guardian:

Jack Of Clubs

Daily Mirror:

Jack Of Clubs

RP Ratings:

Oahu

POSTDATA:

Oahu

Telegraph:

Oahu

Daily Mail:

Oahu

The Sun:

Oahu