October 31 / 17.15 Newcastle (AW)

17.15

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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Band D Having Not Run More 3 Times) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £3564
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Band D Having Not Run More 3 Times) (GBB)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.75
  • Place: £1.80

Form:

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
150-1 when well held in a Class 3 novice on his York debut (6f, soft) this month; major improvement needed, but he is closely related to a few AW winners and the stable's 2yos usually need their first starts; not discounted.
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12th

11

(3)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Monks Dream

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Has gained all four of his wins at Newcastle, with the most recent of those successes coming there over 5f 16 days ago; 3lb rise looks fair but he was well beaten when last seen over 6f.

8/1

1st

2

(4)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Monks Dream

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

All three of his wins have come at Newcastle and he has run some good races this winter, including his latest third when keeping on after an awkward start (not his first); capable at this level; respected.

9/2

6/5

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 48

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Definite promise when a close fourth of 11 on his Redcar debut (6f, good to firm) in August, but didn't build on it at Nottingham (6f, good to soft) this month; half-brother to an AW winner and a player on that first effort, especially if responding positively to the hood.
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3rd

3

(9)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gundogan

9st 6lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Tony Carroll

Poor strike-rate (1-30); beaten a neck over 6f at Southwell (Class 6) in February but less productive in three subsequent appearances (6f-7f), although with mitigating circumstances (saddle slipped) latest.

11/2

5th

5

(10)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Gundogan

9st 8lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Winless since August 2024 but he comes here in decent nick, fifth of nine in 7f Lingfield handicap 17 days ago; place prospects off an easing mark.

8/1

5th

1

(9)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:22 Lingfield (AW)

Gundogan

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Effective at 6f and 7f but his sole win was in a Carlisle novice in August 2024; went close off this mark at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) last month but was never involved when a remote fourth there last time; that was behind a handicap blot but he needs to step up again after that.

7/2

OUR TIP

6/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not unbacked when second of eight on his debut here (7f; 11-2) five weeks ago; the time was modest, but dropping in trip may be no bad thing given how keen he was and with improvement possible, he has to be respected.
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5th

11

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bellasio

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Grant Tuer

In fine fettle (form figure 522122) last spring/summer, rounding off with a close second to Eeetee at Redcar (1m, good to soft, 6-4 favourite) in July; fair sixth to Military Leader on Southwell comeback run but disappointed over 1m2f at Haydock subsequently; best watched.

16/1

5th

9

(4)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:05 Haydock

Bellasio

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

In good form last May-July, winning at Carlisle (1m, soft) and runner-up on four occasions, including there at 1m1f on soft; never dangerous on reappearance 15 days ago, which also happened at the same juncture last term before a good run next time; player if he can stay 1m2f, which isn't nailed on.

8/1

6th

9

(9)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Bellasio

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

In good form last year, winning at Carlisle (1m, soft) in June and finishing runner-up on four occasions, most recently at Redcar (1m, good to soft) 291 days ago; needed his reappearance over this C&D last May and that may well be the case again.

8/1

50/1

Form:

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
50-1 when well held on her Beverley debut (5f, soft) last month; half-brother to an AW winner but she needs to leave that initial effort well behind; stable also runs Queen Roslyn.
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8th

10

(5)

6th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Beverley

Our Neil

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

in rear

22/1

8th

10

(5)

6th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Beverley

Our Neil

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

in rear

22/1

33/1

Form: 06

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Huge prices and well beaten in both starts on turf last month, though her second outing at Ripon (6f, good) was much better than her debut; nurseries an option after this, but she is a half-sister to a C&D winner for the stable so is worth keeping an eye on.
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8th

13

(13)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:37 Redcar

Askim

9st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Nigel Tinkler

Poor maiden who's done most racing in sprints and has yet to make the frame; fared no better in the cheekpieces here last time.

50/1

10th

14

(6)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:30 Redcar

Askim

8st 9lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Nigel Tinkler

Best form when sixth in a Beverley seller in May (5f, good to firm); well beaten next time; cheekpieces applied; others appeal more.

33/1

8th

8

(9)

31st May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:25 Carlisle

Askim

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

midfield

20/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to 9.4f AW winner Rock Island Line (RPR 64); dam 7f winner (77), sister to 7.7f winner Jozafeen, half-sister to 7.4f-1m4f Flat and useful 2m hurdle winner Ubi Ace; stable has the occasional 2yo winner first time out so worth a market check.
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7

(2)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

18:10 Hamilton

Groove Inn

8st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Mark Walford

Has very weak claims on form (6f/1m); visor replaces the cheekpieces worn last time; others preferred.

25/1

8th

5

(6)

24th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

17:35 Leicester

Groove Inn

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Mark Walford

Well beaten in all five starts, over 6f; this step up in trip should help; cheekpieces are also now tried; needs to show more.

33/1

10th

11

(12)

15th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:03 Ayr

Groove Inn

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Mark Walford

dwelt start then bumped start, towards rear

50/1

Form:

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
33-1 when well beaten on her Newmarket debut (7f, good to firm) last month; major improvement needed, but she is a half-sister to two Tapeta winners so it's not out of the question.
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10th

10

(10)

3rd Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Bumblebee Bullet

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Moderate form in three maidens over 6f-7f; half-sister to 8.6f AW winner, so step up in trip may prove positive; cheekpieces also fitted for handicap debut; improvement possible.

14/1

7th

3

(2)

16th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Bumblebee Bullet

9st 2lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Alice Haynes

pushed along early, in rear

66/1

7th

8

(7)

31st Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bumblebee Bullet

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

33-1 when well beaten on her Newmarket debut (7f, good to firm) last month; major improvement needed, but she is a half-sister to two Tapeta winners so it's not out of the question.

12/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to French 5.5f 2yo winner Drag Lift (RPR 81); dam 6f selling winner (67), half-sister to 6f 2yo Listed winner Heart Of Fire and useful winners Knight Eagle (1m 2yo/1m6f) and Unsinkable (6f-1m4f); already gelded and sire just 2-81 (2%) here in past five seasons; best watched on debut unless market suggests otherwise.
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9th

7

(6)

1st May 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:00 Southwell (AW)

Maverics Magic

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

took keen hold, prominent, lost position from over 2f out

16/1

9th

7

(6)

1st May 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:00 Southwell (AW)

Maverics Magic

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

took keen hold, prominent, lost position from over 2f out

16/1

10th

6

(7)

27th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Maverics Magic

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

took keen hold, led, headed and prominent after 2f

11/2

Form:

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
100-1 when beaten a long way on her York debut (6f, soft) this month (behind Monks Dream); out of a 1m4f AW winner and her pedigree suggests she won't come until her own until tackling much further.
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6th

11

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 2

15:55 Musselburgh

Queen Roslyn

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Brian Ellison

From out of the handicap she's 12lb higher than when winning at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) 12 days ago in her second handicap hurdle; however, she did it comfortably and may well have more to offer in this code, especially now up in trip (won at up to 2m on the Flat); versatile ground-wise.

5/1

1st

8

8th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Carlisle

Queen Roslyn

10st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Brian Ellison

A fair 2m winner on the Flat in 2025; not at that level in four runs in this sphere, including on her handicap debut when a never-dangerous sixth of 13 at Catterick (2m) in January; she could still do better though after a break granted this stiffer test of stamina.

11/2

6th

7

21st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

15:20 Catterick

Queen Roslyn

11st 5lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

Made hurdle debut in November and soundly beaten on her three runs in this code, but she now goes handicapping off a lowly mark and she was progressive on the Flat last year (albeit at modest level); this 5yo will be all the more interesting if attracting market support.

8/1

12/1

Form: 06

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
100-1 when well held in both starts on turf (5f/6f) for David Griffiths in the summer; half-brother to a multiple AW winner and sire's record of 17-83 (20%) here in past five seasons offers some encouragement, but improvement is required on stable debut.
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4th

2

(2)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Buzz Box

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Improved to win two C&D handicaps early last year; looked capable of even better but not seen since; new yard (same owner) among the winners and it'll be interesting to see what the betting makes of him.

13/2

1st

2

(4)

4th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Newcastle (AW)

Buzz Box

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Bryan Smart

Finally got it together after a few costly defeats here when winning over C&D a month ago; Billy Loughnane, up for the first time that afternoon, retains the ride but he'll need a bit more upped 6lb.

3/1

Form: 86

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in two starts over 5f on Tapeta (hooded both times), the latest here after having been gelded; may have more options in nurseries after this.
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3

(11)

31st Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Compra Borracho

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Gay Kelleway

Well held in two starts over 5f on Tapeta (hooded both times), the latest here after having been gelded; may have more options in nurseries after this.

50/1

6th

3

(2)

13th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Compra Borracho

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Gay Kelleway

28-1 and looked a hard ride when a remote last of eight at Wolverhampton ten weeks ago; gelded since but not easily recommended.

50/1

8th

3

(8)

4th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

15:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Compra Borracho

9st 5lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Gay Kelleway

slowly away and ducked sharply right start, in rear

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £18.00
Straight Forecast £15.12
Trifecta £44.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bellasio

Telegraph:

Gundogan

The Times:

Monks Dream

RP RATINGS:

Bellasio

POSTDATA:

Bellasio

Daily Mail:

Bellasio

The Sun:

Bellasio

The Star:

Bellasio

Daily Record:

Bellasio

The Guardian:

Gundogan

D Express:

Gundogan

Daily Mirror:

Gundogan