April 07 / 13.50 Newcastle (AW)

13.50

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talkSPORT All-Weather 3 Year Old Championships Conditions Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £77310
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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talkSPORT All-Weather 3 Year Old Championships Conditions Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.25
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 921 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Improved with each of his three starts, relishing the drop back to 6f at Kempton in February when making all in good style; that form is well short of the level needed today but he's bred to be smart and the best is still to come from him.
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4th

1

(8)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

18:22 Epsom

Desert Cop

10st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Baker

Snapped a losing sequence when down in class to score at Windsor (6f, good to firm) on Saturday; 5lb penalty leaves him with a fair burden to carry but he's in the same grade and should make his presence felt.

5/1

1st

2

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:15 Windsor

Desert Cop

10st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Baker

On a long losing sequence and tried in cheekpieces when beating just two in 5f handicap here five days ago; others are preferred.

5/1

7th

3

(7)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 3

19:17 Windsor

Desert Cop

9st 12lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: George Baker

Infrequent winner who's tried in a third form of headgear after a few recent runs over 6f (two here); handicapper has given him a chance, dropping him another 3lb, but the cheekpieces will need to make a difference.

12/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 462-15 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
The winner of four of his nine races, notably a three-runner event at Southwell in January; finished behind New Definition over 7f five weeks ago; chance if back to his best.
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11th

9

(1)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Ascot

Shouldvebeenaring

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Has won just one of his last 17 races and was tailed off in the Group 2 Challenge Stakes at Newmarket last week; would be a shock winner.

40/1

9th

6

(8)

11th Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Shouldvebeenaring

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Richard Hannon

towards rear

9/1

3rd

5

(7)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Shouldvebeenaring

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Has blown hot and cold this season, best efforts when beaten a nose in Group 2 Duke of York (6f, good) in May and when winning Group 3 at Deauville (6f, good to soft) in July; faced stiff task but well held even so in Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock last week; has a chance if on a going day.

14/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 2-1315 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Two 6f wins at Southwell this year but he was behind Danger Alert at Kempton on latest start; not sure to turn things around despite a 2lb pull.
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3

(10)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

The X O

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Robert Cowell

Should be thrown in on even last season's best but he has found it tough going for Robert Cowell this year; drops in class with cheekpieces fitted but drawn widest and others look safer.

33/1

6

(8)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

16:40 Doncaster

The X O

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Robert Cowell

Off a 3lb lower mark when very nearly winning a 6f Class 2 handicap here last October (soft) on final run for John Ryan; however, a case can't be made on what he's shown during a light 2025 campaign.

33/1

1

(5)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

The X O

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Robert Cowell

Interesting on the pick of his form and he's on the same mark as when second in a better race at Doncaster last October (6f, soft); two modest efforts for his new yard this year but this is less taxing than the Stewards' Cup last time.

33/1

Form: 9411-8 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Showed bright speed in winning a couple of 5f handicaps for this yard in the latter part of 2022; got stuck in the mud in a Listed race in France 17 days ago; this stiff 6f may place too much emphasis on stamina.
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8th

1

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Michaelas Boy

10st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Robert Cowell

Two wins and a close second to his name in four runs over C&D; tended to be hot and cold in the past, twice winning back-to-back, which bodes well after bouncing back off 4lb lower at Yarmouth last time; goes well for Luke Morris too.

7/2

1st

3

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

14:40 Yarmouth

Michaelas Boy

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

AW win in January and went close 19 days later; unplaced in both turf starts this spring and he needs to raise his game.

8/1

7th

4

(7)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

14:40 Yarmouth

Michaelas Boy

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Robert Cowell

Prominent racer; won at Lingfield (5f, AW) in January on second start since returning to this stable and he went close over that same C&D next time; ran creditably back on turf at Nottingham (5f, good) 17 days ago but he has a better strike-rate on the AW (1-24 on turf).

10/1

OUR TIP

9/2

Form: -94271 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Rattled off a four-timer on AW (one 6f race and three 7f) from October to December; a couple of good efforts in Dubai before returning to Europe to win a 5.5f Listed event at Chantilly (very soft) 17 days ago; showed a fantastic attitude to repel her main challenger (pair drew well clear of the third) and unpenalised today; should get a good pace to aim at and she's a strong candidate.
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6th

1

(3)

14th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

17:00 Newmarket

Perdika

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

Tough sprinter who is still improving judged on her second in the Abbaye 13 days ago; has run well over C&D in the past and the forecast rain will be in her favour; obvious claims if reproducing the latest run, even with her penalty, but she did lead up the rail and was seen to maximum effect.

4/1

5th

1

(7)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

14:50 Ayr

Perdika

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: George Boughey

led in centre of group, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

12/1

6th

8

(3)

10th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:50 York

Perdika

9st 0lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: George Boughey

Campaigned in UAE, France and Britain this year, showing useful form on the whole; however, her two Listed wins came on French soil and she was a disappointing favourite there when last seen; needs a career best to land this prize; cheekpieces added.

12/1

Form: 321-20 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Two Polytrack wins (6f and 7f) last year; improved form when running a useful stablemate very close in Listed race at Lingfield last month (7f); however, never in the hunt in a good race at Chelmsford last week (1m) and others may have his measure today.
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12th

7

(12)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

New Definition

9st 11lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Richard John O’Brien

towards rear throughout

14/1

12th

7

(12)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

New Definition

9st 11lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Richard John O’Brien

Two wins in 2022 on AW in Britain; out of form for this yard this year though recent run here in first-time blinkers a bit more encouraging; more needed but remains unproven at this trip.

14/1

5th

5

(14)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:18 Dundalk (AW)

New Definition

10st 1lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Richard John O’Brien

Two wins in 2022 on AW in Britain; out of form for this yard this year; has slumped in the ratings, needs first-time blinkers to work in order to bring a revival.

20/1

25/1

Form: 113455 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Tough front-runner who won three times in a fortnight in January (5f-7f); her limitations have since been exposed and this looks a tough race in which to try to regain the winning thread.
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No Results Found

10/1

Form: 4-11 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Bred to sprint and she is on the right path, confirming the promise of her debut here in December (5f) with 6f wins at Wolverhampton and back here five weeks ago; still has more to offer but she's in deep today.
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6th

5

(2)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newcastle (AW)

Hello Queen

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Two AW wins early in the year, one over C&D; made a winning turf debut at Doncaster in July and she ran well for third in a strong fillies' handicap at Pontefract in September (6f, good to soft); still open to improvement after just six runs and her rivals would be wise not to allow her too much rope up front.

5/1

3rd

5

(4)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Pontefract

Hello Queen

9st 1lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Made it three wins from five starts when making all on her handicap and turf debut at Doncaster (6f, soft) in July last time out; this well-bred 3yo could still have more to offer and she's a strong contender up 4lb.

7/2

1st

2

(4)

27th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

15:05 Doncaster

Hello Queen

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Kevin Ryan

Only raced on Tapeta so far, winning 6f novices at Wolverhampton in January and Newcastle in March; out of her depth in a valuable conditions event at the latter track the following month and now makes her handicap/turf debut after 111 days off; market may be helpful.

7/2

Form: 24-121 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Took a while to break his duck but blinkers have made the difference this year, as he easily won a 5f maiden at Wolverhampton in January and added a 6f Kempton handicap one month ago (picked up well); still has time to do better and is respected, for all that this is a rise in class.
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9th

5

(13)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Danger Alert

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Still consistent but hasn't won in three years and isn't as good now; just a fair comeback effort over 5f here 12 days ago in second-time cheekpieces (has often worn a visor) but won't mind going back up in trip now he's had a run.

12/1

Form: 1911- D

Last run: 125 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Came up short in Group 3 Acomb Stakes on his second racecourse appearance but won his other three starts, creating a very favourable impression at Wolverhampton when last seen in December (6f); strong suspicion his handicap mark underestimates him and the return of the hood won't hurt; major player.
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16th

11

(5)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Shaquille

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Julie Camacho

It's a concern he's reared at the start and been slowly away the last twice, but he recovered each time to post impressive Group 1 wins in the Commonwealth Cup (6f, good to firm) and the July Cup (6f, good to soft); has won seven of his eight starts and on form he stands out as the one to beat.

10/11

1st

9

(9)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Shaquille

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Julie Camacho

reared start and slowly away, pulled hard, raced in last, rapid headway and went second 4f out, led under 3f out, ridden and hung left final furlong, kept on well

3/1

1st

8

(4)

23rd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Shaquille

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Julie Camacho

reared start and slowly away

9/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £20.00
Straight Forecast £20.22
Trifecta £219.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Shaquille

NEWMARKET:

Perdika

RP Ratings:

Shouldvebeenaring

The Guardian:

Perdika

D Express:

Perdika

Daily Record:

Perdika

POSTDATA:

Shouldvebeenaring

Daily Mail:

Shouldvebeenaring

TOPSPEED:

Shaquille

The Times:

Shaquille

Telegraph:

Shaquille

Daily Mirror:

Shaquille

The Sun:

Shaquille

The Star:

Shaquille