December 02 / 16.10 Newcastle (AW)

16.10

Standard To Slow

Talksport Powered By Fans EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Talksport Powered By Fans EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 83

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Faded into eighth of 12 at Salisbury (7f, good to soft) on debut in September but he found improvement on the drop to 5f when third here two weeks ago, keeping on well; open to progress on switch to 6f; respected.
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5th

12

(6)

8th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

De Bruyne

8st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Won a Newcastle novice (6f, AW) late last year and has made the frame in his last three starts in turf handicaps, including when a close fourth of 12 at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; extra furlong should be within range and frame material again.

11/2

4th

5

(12)

18th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Newmarket (July)

De Bruyne

9st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: Ed Walker

in rear

7/2

4th

4

(7)

29th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Salisbury

De Bruyne

9st 11lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Ed Walker

Progressed to win a 6f AW novice at two and ran his best race of this season when third in new blinkers at Newbury (6f, good to firm); chance on that run, though has no headgear this time and softish ground remains something of a grey area.

7/1

15/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a promising start when going close at 5-1 in a Kempton novice (6f, Polytrack) two weeks ago, staying on well for a clear second; he sets the standard on that form and is a big player.
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8th

3

(6)

13th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Macho Mania

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Phil McEntee

Picked off in the final strides in a 6f classified event at Lingfield nine days ago but dropped away to finish a remote eighth at Newcastle on Monday (tried in a hood which is left off today); needs better for today's drop back to 5f.

7/1

8th

6

(7)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Macho Mania

9st 2lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Phil McEntee

Record of 0-16 but he was only just caught by the favourite in a classified event at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) last Thursday; hood is now added into the mix and he's a big player if he can repeat that latest form.

100/30

2nd

5

(10)

4th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

11:45 Lingfield (AW)

Macho Mania

9st 2lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Phil McEntee

took keen hold, pressed leader, led 2f out, clear 1f out, reduced lead inside final furlong, headed final stride

16/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
£28,000 yearling; second foal; sister to 6f 2yo winner Tareekh (RPR 75); dam well beaten 1m AW (RPR 36), half-sister to Listed winners Snoqualmie Boy (1m2f) and Snoqualmie Girl (1m/1m4f) and useful 1m winner Merlin Magic; one of two newcomers for Karl Burke and market should guide.
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10th

9

(6)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tilt At Windmills

9st 6lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: John O’Shea

Got off the mark for her current yard at Bath (1m) but she came in only seventh under a penalty in 1m Windsor handicap later in October; may still do better.

20/1

7th

2

(10)

23rd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

17:00 Windsor

Tilt At Windmills

9st 8lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: John O’Shea

Much better since tackling slower ground, building on her big-priced Ffos Las fourth with a win from the front on heavy ground last Wednesday; this looks a bit more competitive under a penalty but conditions won't pose a problem.

7/4

1st

9

(5)

18th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Bath

Tilt At Windmills

8st 7lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: John O’Shea

Lost her way after making a reasonably bright start for Karl Burke; seems to be working her way back to form for this trainer, running well at Ffos Las (7.5f, soft; 50-1) last month; should stay this trip, so isn't without a chance for a place at least.

7/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
8,000gns foal, 26,000gns yearling; first foal; dam 9.4f AW winner (RPR 80), sister to Listed-placed 9.4f/1m2f winner Celstran, half-sister to 1m 2yo Group 1 winner Inspiral; has striking pedigree and interesting to see how he figures in the market on debut.
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6th

5

(6)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Sunfyre

9st 7lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Began his career with two encouraging efforts at this track and also ran well on his handicap debut at Ayr (7f, good) in May; absent since finishing well beaten at Haydock four months ago (badly hampered and eased); each-way claims if running near his best.

5/1

10th

5

(5)

25th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

17:40 Haydock

Sunfyre

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Brian Ellison

Bits of promise on Tapeta at Newcastle during the winter; made an encouraging turf/handicap debut at Ayr (7f, good; finished third) on return from break; still unexposed; interesting off the same mark.

12/1

3rd

6

(6)

8th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:35 Ayr

Sunfyre

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Brian Ellison

Showed best form when third in a 7f Newcastle novice in January (pulled hard); not so good next time (1m) and is having first run on turf on handicap debut; bit to prove

8/1

25/1

Form: 30

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped with some promise when a staying-on third of eight here on debut in September but she dropped out in another 7f novice here since, beating only one rival; has something to prove on this drop in trip.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(5)

26th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Deepdale

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Contested three ordinary maiden/novice events here last backend, closing out with a fair effort over 6f; moves into handicaps with some potential and stepping back up in trip should suit.

11/2

6

(6)

4th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Newcastle (AW)

Deepdale

9st 0lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Edward Bethell

Contested three ordinary maiden/novice events here last backend, closing out with a fair effort over today's trip; looks to start handicap life on a workable mark.

14/1

5th

8

(4)

2nd Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Deepdale

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Edward Bethell

Shaped with some promise when a staying-on third of eight here on debut in September but she dropped out in another 7f novice here since, beating only one rival; has something to prove on this drop in trip.

25/1

Form:

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to 2yo sprint winner but was 125-1 for a C&D maiden on debut and she weakened before finishing last of 11.
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3rd

2

(4)

22nd Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

12:45 Newcastle (AW)

Territorial Waters

9st 10lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

Quite a promising run over C&D last month on her second start; 50-1 when down the field on last week's handicap debut, weakening quickly in the final 110 yards over 7f; 6f may suit better but she's not obviously well handicapped.

11/1

7th

6

(2)

15th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:20 Southwell (AW)

Territorial Waters

9st 5lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

Massive prices when out of the frame on Tapeta in a maiden and two novices; appeared to show some ability on second start and, despite a heavy C&D defeat last time, she's worth a market check on handicap debut.

12/1

12th

12

(10)

20th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:20 Southwell (AW)

Territorial Waters

9st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

Massive prices when out of the frame in her first two starts at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta), albeit not beaten that far last time; handicaps likely to be her thing in due course.

50/1

OUR TIP
7th
2 (10)
Mistamac

11/2

Form: 3

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
27,000gns yearling who went for £52,000 this year; attracted support into 10-1 at Catterick (5f, good) in May and he was a promising third under a prominent ride; has not been seen since but this step up in trip should suit on pedigree.
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11th

5

(6)

16th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Beverley

Mistamac

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

Seven-race maiden; closely matched with Herakles on Newcastle form in December; creditable second on turf at Ayr last time (5f, good to soft) and not without a chance.

3/1

2nd

1

(3)

24th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:40 Ayr

Mistamac

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

prominent, went second halfway, edged right over 1f out, no match for winner

4/1

5th

6

(3)

29th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mistamac

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

Showed up well when a close third over C&D on final 2yo start; handicaps haven't seen him in a better light on turf this year but it's possible he will have more going for him back on this surface.

16/1

Form: 60

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at big prices in two runs here (1m/7f) this autumn and can only be watched on this switch to sprinting.
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10th

10

(5)

20th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:35 Southwell (AW)

Sir Arthurs Boy

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Ann Duffield

always behind, lost touch home straight, tailed off

66/1

11th

10

(2)

31st May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Beverley

Sir Arthurs Boy

9st 2lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ann Duffield

Beaten just one rival home in his four starts and he was tailed off at Southwell on his handicap debut three weeks ago (6f); drop to 5f and addition of cheekpieces not enough to tempt.

33/1

12th

6

(5)

11th May 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:35 Southwell (AW)

Sir Arthurs Boy

9st 7lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Ann Duffield

Has beaten just one opponent home in three starts, reducing in trip from 1m to 6f latest; that Newcastle effort last December was his first that hinted at any ability but he looks best watched for now.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
£52,000 half-sister to winners Fresh (6f-7f including AW; RPR 109), Temple Bruer (5.7f-6f including AW; 86) and Al Ameen (5f AW; 82); dam 6f 2yo winner (81), half-sister to Italian Listed-placed 5f 2yo winner Lady Ro; yard has 24% record with 2yos here this year; interesting newcomer.
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7th

8

(1)

5th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Heartlander

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Ewan Whillans

dwelt start, in rear, weakened and eased over 1f out

50/1

7th

8

(1)

5th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Heartlander

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Ewan Whillans

dwelt start, in rear, weakened and eased over 1f out

50/1

7th

8

(7)

17th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:30 Newcastle (AW)

Heartlander

8st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

in touch with leaders

25/1

15/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
4,000euros yearling; sixth living foal; half-brother to three winners including Ruby Wedding (French 5.5f-6.5f) and Tahanrun (French 2m1f-2m7f hurdle/chase); dam French 5f-7.5f winner (including 2yo/Listed; RPR 100); represents in-form yard and he needs a close look on debut.
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8th

5

(7)

22nd Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Jahidin

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Has mixed record in his eight starts but both wins have come at this track (7f) and he kept on well when third of 12 at Wolverhampton (cheekpieces added) last time; looks worth a try at this new trip and he's in the mix.

13/2

3rd

4

(1)

7th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jahidin

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

8/1

5

(9)

28th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Jahidin

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Has low mileage; proved suited by the return to this C&D (back from layoff) three weeks ago, showing a game attitude and taking Newcastle record to 2-2; may well be capable of further improvement at this venue; major contender up just 2lb.

9/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £5.30
Straight Forecast £4.50
Trifecta £28.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Macho Mania

NEWMARKET:

Heartlander

LAMBOURN:

De Bruyne

The Times:

Mistamac

Telegraph:

Heartlander

Daily Mail:

Heartlander

POSTDATA:

Macho Mania

D Express:

Macho Mania

Daily Mirror:

Macho Mania

The Star:

Macho Mania

The Guardian:

Mistamac

The Sun:

De Bruyne

Daily Record:

De Bruyne