March 17 / 18.15 Newcastle (AW)

18.15

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Spreadex Sports £300 Spread Betting Cashback Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Spreadex Sports £300 Spread Betting Cashback Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
150,000euros foal, 320,000gns yearling; dam French Listed-placed 9.5f/1m4f winner (RPR 99), sister to 1m2f-10.5f Group 1 winner Almanzor; his debut has been a long time coming, but he makes plenty of appeal on pedigree and the market should be revealing.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(3)

25th May 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

20:12 Sandown

Yaanaas

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Roger Varian

Won his two AW novices with something up his sleeve and looked sure to bring up the hat-trick on his handicap debut at Ascot (1m, good) until the winner (who challenged away from him) went into overdrive late on; didn't make his debut until March and this well-bred 4yo could have a lot more ability in him.

7/2

2nd

4

(3)

3rd May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:30 Ascot

Yaanaas

9st 13lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Out of sister to triple Group 1 winner Almanzor; unraced until this year but won both AW starts at 1m and looked to have plenty of scope when seeing off two unbeaten rivals at Kempton last month; this stiff test can suit; fascinating contender on turf/handicap debut; yard won this in 2018.

15/8

1st

2

(2)

12th Apr 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Yaanaas

9st 11lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Roger Varian

in touch with leaders

9/4

10/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to winners Allumage (1m2f AW; RPR 91) and Max's Thunder (Spain, 8.7f-10.5f); dam 1m1f winner (81), half-sister to Listed winners Alasha and Alaiyma; enough in his pedigree to suggest a market check.
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4th

1

(6)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 2

16:07 Redcar

Flying Frontier

9st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: James Tate

6yo with only 13 races behind him and ran just three times last year, winning at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) on the second occasion; 1lb lower than that day but he does need to rebound from a desperate comeback run at Pontefract.

16/1

8th

5

(7)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 2

15:27 Pontefract

Flying Frontier

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: James Tate

Ran just three times last year, winning at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) on the second occasion, and soft ground there may not have suited when last seen; also unproven on good to soft; this lightly raced 6yo is capable of having a big say if fully tuned up and handling conditions.

8/1

9th

5

(8)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

15:00 Sandown

Flying Frontier

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Got up close home in this race on final start last term (good) and he surged back to form with another C&D win by a neck eight weeks ago (good to firm); a bit below form on his only start on softer than good (good to soft here last July); just 1lb higher than last time and, if the ground is okay, another strong finish from off the pace can't be ruled out.

14/1

7/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2-2 BF

Last run: 45 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising start when second of seven at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) in December, but failed to confirm the form with the third horse when second of 12 behind him at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) the following month, despite being 7lb better off; still a major player here, though.
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6th

4

(4)

4th Apr 2026

Good

1m 5f 216y

Class 1

14:30 Musselburgh

Roaring Legend

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Olly Murphy

A poor show last May prompted a second wind operation and it was a solid campaign otherwise; never better than when second this February in 2m AW handicaps at Wolverhampton and Lingfield, but peak turf form isn't far behind it and he'll probably be on the premises.

7/1

2nd

1

(2)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 2

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Roaring Legend

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Olly Murphy

Developed into a useful handicapper on the Flat for Hugo Palmer last year; having rejoined Olly Murphy, he continued the good work when second on 2m Wolverhampton reappearance three weeks ago, with reopposing pair Enemy and Brasil Power narrowly behind in third/fourth; likely to go well again.

11/4

2nd

1

(6)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 2

16:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Roaring Legend

10st 0lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Olly Murphy

Developed into a useful handicapper, including on AW, last year for Hugo Palmer; close third in the Mallard at Doncaster on final outing; however, needs a career-best performance to defy current mark on first run since rejoining Olly Murphy.

11/2

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
35,000euros yearling; half-brother to winners Fresnel (1m AW; placed in 1m4f Group 3; RPR 99) and Fortunino (Italian 1m3f/12.5f); unraced dam closely related to 1m4f-1m6f Group 3 winner Profound Beauty; something to like on pedigree and market confidence should be noted.
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7th

1

14th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

19:10 Uttoxeter

Military Tycoon

11st 12lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Came good at Fontwell (2m5f, good) in March and probably bettered that performance when close second at Newton Abbot (2m5f, heavy) in April; reportedly not suited by the sharp track at Cartmel when very disappointing favourite last month but might bounce back in new headgear here and is evidently versatile ground-wise.

6/1

8th

11

26th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:55 Cartmel

Military Tycoon

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Arrives on the up for his current yard, scoring at Fontwell (2m5f) in March before an excellent second of nine in 2m5f handicap at Newton Abbot the following month; he was a fair 1m6f Flat winner so merits serious consideration despite a 3lb weights rise.

7/2

8th

11

26th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:55 Cartmel

Military Tycoon

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Arrives on the up for his current yard, scoring at Fontwell (2m5f) in March before an excellent second of nine in 2m5f handicap at Newton Abbot the following month; he was a fair 1m6f Flat winner so merits serious consideration despite a 3lb weights rise.

7/2

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam unplaced 6f-1m (RPR 61), half-sister to winners Talwar (7f-10.7f including 2yo Group 3) and Dark Orbit (6f-7f) out of French 7.5f/1m winning sister to 7f 2yo Listed winner Bruges; stable has few winning newcomers so probably best watched.
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8th

7

(2)

8th May 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Brocklesby

9st 6lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Michael Dods

led in centre of group

10/1

15th

6

(4)

28th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

15:25 Doncaster

Brocklesby

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Showed a degree of promise when fifth of eight on his Newcastle debut (1m, AW; winner has gone in again since) last month, but didn't back it up at Redcar (1m, soft) next time; handicaps probably the way to go after this.

66/1

9th

7

(11)

10th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

13:44 Redcar

Brocklesby

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Showed a degree of promise when fifth of eight in a 1m Newcastle maiden on debut last month (22-1); needs to improve to get involved here.

10/1

Form: 9

Last run: 2 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner over hurdles since last April; well beaten over 7f on Flat debut here on Wednesday.
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Verdict Starting price

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

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in only bumper start for John Wainwright in October; this a more suitable test for him on breeding, but probably best watched on first start for new trainer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15th

11

(15)

20th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Leicester

Roman Blaze

9st 7lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Jessica Bedi

ducked right start, towards rear

20/1

7th

8

(3)

10th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Roman Blaze

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Jessica Bedi

Best effort in seven starts (including a bumper) when fifth of 12 on handicap debut over C&D (good) in May, but little to shout about otherwise and the addition of a tongue-tie needs to make a difference.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
4,500gns foal, 7,000gns yearling; dam made frame at 1m (2yo) and 1m2f (RPR 79); would be a rare winning newcomer for the stable.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(7)

14th Apr 2023

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Leicester

Beechwood Isabelle

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: David C Griffiths

Well beaten at huge odds on both AW starts last month (1m maiden/7f novice); drops in grade for today's turf debut but still can't be recommended.

66/1

10th

7

(1)

27th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beechwood Isabelle

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: David C Griffiths

Inauspicious debut at Newcastle (1m) ten days ago, trailing home last of eight having blown the start; best watched.

100/1

8th

10

(5)

17th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Beechwood Isabelle

8st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: David C Griffiths

4,500gns foal, 7,000gns yearling; dam made frame at 1m (2yo) and 1m2f (RPR 79); would be a rare winning newcomer for the stable.

66/1

Form: 5

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off 33-1 for her Chelmsford debut (1m, Polytrack) 15 days ago, but showed promise in being beaten 3l into fifth of ten; should improve, but a couple of the others have achieved more so a place may be her best hope.
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3rd

3

(5)

30th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Swing To The Stars

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Ian Williams

in touch with leaders but raced wide early, headway to lead after 2f

3/1

4th

7

(11)

21st Dec 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Swing To The Stars

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ian Williams

slowly into stride, midfield, some headway 2f out, kept on inside final furlong

14/1

5th

10

(13)

7th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Swing To The Stars

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

took keen hold, prominent

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-bred colt who was sent off 13-2 when a clear second of eight behind a nice prospect (stablemate of Roaring Legend) on his debut over C&D last month; highly respected if coming on from that performance.
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10th

1

(2)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

20:40 Windsor

Carbis Bay

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Chris Gordon

Consistent rather than progressive in ten runs for Marco Botti; sold for 20,000gns in March; never dangerous over C&D on last month's stable debut; eased in class but needs more.

14/1

10th

12

(3)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Carbis Bay

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Chris Gordon

dwelt start, took keen hold, towards rear, not pace to challenge

12/1

10th

12

(3)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Carbis Bay

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Chris Gordon

dwelt start, took keen hold, towards rear

12/1

Non-runners

Swing To The Stars, Carbis Bay

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £13.70
Straight Forecast £15.57
Trifecta £24.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Carbis Bay

POSTDATA:

Roaring Legend

D Express:

Yaanaas

Daily Mirror:

Yaanaas

The Times:

Carbis Bay

Telegraph:

Carbis Bay

The Guardian:

Carbis Bay

Daily Mail:

Carbis Bay

The Sun:

Carbis Bay

Daily Record:

Carbis Bay

NEWMARKET:

Roaring Legend

The Star:

Roaring Legend