March 15 / 17.40 Newcastle (AW)

17.40

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Spreadex Sports Get £40 In Bonuses Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £6156
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Spreadex Sports Get £40 In Bonuses Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

2/5 (Won)

  • Win: £1.25
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 2-

Last run: 165 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising second in 7f maiden at Newmarket on sole 2yo start, an effort that has plenty of substance (next three home have won since); entered in the 2000 Guineas; nicely bred colt who should progress well this year; strongly respected.
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30

(15)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:15 Ascot

Arabian Storm

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Sole win in 7f maiden on AW in March 2023; seen only four times since but there was plenty of merit in his front-running ninth of 21 in the Victoria Cup over C&D in May and there's time for him to do better yet; this is still a big ask.

16/1

9th

13

(21)

11th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Ascot

Arabian Storm

8st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

dwelt start, soon led

12/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 3

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to three winners; made an encouraging debut in C&D novice event five weeks ago, coming off a steady pace to finish third; holds solid claims kept to same scenario and looks one of the main players.
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9th

9

(13)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

16:45 Ayr

Old Smoke

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Richard Fahey

1m novice winner on soft in April and acquitted himself well when sixth of 14 in the traditionally strong London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f) on his handicap debut in May; hasn't advanced his form since but most efforts have been respectable and the drop back in trip is worth a go after he faded into fifth over 8.6f at Wolverhampton latest.

10/1

5th

2

(8)

7th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Old Smoke

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Fair since handicapping, given he hasn't looked to see out 1m2f a few times, latterly in cheekpieces; this is a touch easier down another 2lb and he holds each-way claims.

10/1

4th

5

(1)

10th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Chepstow

Old Smoke

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Delivered on earlier promise when narrow winner of Thirsk novice (1m, soft) in April and was creditable sixth in valuable handicap when upped to 1m2f at Newbury (good) in May; good claims if judged on that evidence but wasn't in same form on last two outings (cheekpieces added last time).

12/1

3rd
7 (12)
My Duty

25/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 6

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to four winners; showed a bit of promise in 1m contest here last month, finishing sixth; open to improvement with that debut experience under his belt.
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11th

7

(8)

4th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

My Duty

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Not without some ability in two starts at Newcastle, as when third of ten (9l behind the winner) in a slowly run event (7f) last month; looks more of a handicap type.

12/1

3rd

7

(12)

15th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

My Duty

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

prominent against far rail

25/1

6th

4

(3)

20th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 3

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

My Duty

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

dwelt start, towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, made no impression

12/1

OUR TIP
4th
11 (2)
Nwaira

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sold twice as a yearling, fetching 45,000gns then 120,000euros; No Nay Never half-sister to five winners, notably useful Farzeen (7f including AW); dam very well related; interesting newcomer, especially if the market speaks positively.
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7th

10

(5)

22nd May 2023

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:40 Carlisle

Nwaira

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

towards rear of midfield

9/1

4th

11

(2)

15th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Nwaira

8st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

switched right soon after start, held up in midfield

13/2

10

(8)

26th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Nwaira

8st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

45,000gns yearling, resold 120,000euros yearling; No Nay Never half-sister to five winners including Farzeen (7f; RPR 99) and Federal (7f 2yo/1m; 94); dam unraced half-sister to 1m2f Group 1 winner Izzi Top; interesting newcomer for whom the market should guide.

6/1

Form: 47

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts over C&D, finishing fourth then seventh; has something to find on bare figures and yard appears to have a stronger chance with Old Smoke.
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6th

4

(5)

27th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:45 Beverley

Timedtoperfection

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard Fahey

midfield, pushed along 3f out

10/1

8th

6

(11)

20th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:50 Doncaster

Timedtoperfection

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard Fahey

22-1 and made no impact on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March; however, she's lightly raced and both sides of her pedigree suggest this step up in trip is the right move; not ruled out.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hard to fancy on his bumper form, which includes two sizeable defeats here (one on Tapeta); Flat debut.
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8th

2

(8)

15th May 2023

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Heer He Goes

9st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

Holds weak claims on form shown in three bumpers and three Flat contests; this switch to handicap level is a possible source of improvement but he's far from solid.

25/1

11th

3

(6)

10th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

13:44 Redcar

Heer He Goes

10st 2lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

Didn't seem to stay 2m in bumpers, but hasn't shown enough over 6f/7f on the AW to suggest he can win this.

66/1

8th

2

(4)

24th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Heer He Goes

10st 2lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

Struggled in three bumpers this winter; not disgraced over 7f here last week on his Flat debut but perhaps one for a bit further down the line.

33/1

33/1

Form: 56

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has weakened after making the running in races over 1m and 6f here; switches to 7f needing improvement on form.
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9th

5

(4)

22nd May 2023

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

17:40 Redcar

Eccles Street

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Dam has produced winners over various distances and he'll need to improve significantly for going beyond 1m for the first time now switched to turf in first-time headgear.

33/1

7th

6

(4)

11th May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Eccles Street

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Well held in three novice/maiden events on Tapeta at Newcastle (6f-1m) this year; still early days for this well-bred gelding but he needs improvement on his handicap debut.

20/1

7th

6

(5)

15th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Eccles Street

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

slowly away, in rear

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat debutant who has poor claims based on his bumper/hurdles form; tongue-tie applied.
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10th

6

(1)

19th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:14 Newcastle (AW)

Blame The Farrier

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: David Thompson

Remains a maiden and he's not proved the easiest to catch right this term, only tenth over C&D 16 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now.

16/1

10th

8

(10)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Blame The Farrier

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: David Thompson

Much better from the front over C&D last time, when having Angel Amadea just behind; that gave something to build on but this looks more competitive and he's exposed as ordinary under both codes.

8/1

2nd

1

(8)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Blame The Farrier

9st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Maiden (0-14 all codes, 0-7 Flat); has shown a modest level of form in each of his last three starts (6f-1m, turf), falling sharply in the weights as a result; tough to consider even though this is just his second AW appearance.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat debutant who is bred to cope with this trip (dam 7f-1m winner) but may well need further under this code, having gained his last two hurdles wins at about 2m4f.
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4th

1

9th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 3

12:07 Kelso

Clear White Light

12st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

in touch with leaders, not fluent 4th

16/1

4th

1

9th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 3

12:07 Kelso

Clear White Light

12st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

in touch with leaders, not fluent 4th

16/1

7th

5

(1)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Clear White Light

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

First four wins came over hurdles but he proved he could do it on the Flat when successful at Catterick (1m4f, heavy) in April; finished last of seven (behind three of these) on stable debut over C&D last month and needs to do much better.

33/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
35,000gns yearling; Aclaim half-brother to winners Mellys Flyer (6f-7f including AW) and New Dimension (7f), out of 6f AW winner; market instructive on debut.
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9th

5

(9)

21st Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Ripon

Azaim

9st 2lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Michael Dods

Lightly-raced 3yo who offered more when third of nine at Carlisle this month (6f, good to firm; made the running in first-time cheekpieces); unexposed as a sprinter and considered in such a moderate race.

5/1

3rd

7

(8)

2nd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:25 Carlisle

Azaim

9st 1lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Michael Dods

led, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, edged right and no extra inside final furlong

8/1

10th

8

(5)

25th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:40 Catterick

Azaim

8st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

outpaced in rear, always behind

12/1

Form: 7

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished last of seven, albeit beaten only about 5l, in C&D maiden three weeks ago; should do better judged on pedigree, being half-brother to a useful performer for his connections.
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8th

9

(11)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Tees George

9st 2lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Proving solid this season and scored over C&D (good to firm) most recently, taking Beverley form figures to 21021 (the duck egg is probably best forgiven); likely to remain competitive.

9/2

1st

3

(3)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:22 Beverley

Tees George

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Gained sole turf success over C&D (in September 2024) and returns to Beverley in reasonably good form, having made the frame in both outings this year, latest in big field at Doncaster (1m); solid claims.

5/1

4th

15

(11)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

Tees George

10st 7lb

J: Mr Jack Lander

T: Adrian Nicholls

Twice finished second last summer; pleasing return to action when third of nine at Newcastle last month (7f); seems to handle most ground and he is another to consider in a wide-open handicap.

16/1

100/1

Form: 0-5

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Weakened into a modest fifth over C&D when last seen seven weeks ago; has plenty to find on bare figures.
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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

Non-runners

Tees George, Garifullina

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Payout
Exacta £2.50
Straight Forecast £2.01
Trifecta £10.70

Selections

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