November 17 / 16.15 Newcastle (AW)

16.15

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BetMGM: Stay Golden With Responsible Play EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3564
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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BetMGM: Stay Golden With Responsible Play EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

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20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £18.60
  • Place: £2.60

Form:

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has a useful pedigree but was 18-1 at Newmarket (7f, soft) last month and he ran green before finishing a remote tenth of 12; should know much more this time but he needs a transformation on his second start.
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8th

11

(11)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:50 Newmarket (July)

Daarkom

8st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: William Haggas

in rear

8/1

3rd

1

(2)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

Daarkom

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Badly in need of the experience at Newmarket on his debut last October (7f, soft); took a big step forward when seeing off eight rivals at Newcastle one month later, still looking to be learning on the job; step up to 1m should suit and he's a key player despite his 7lb penalty.

5/2

1st

2

(1)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Daarkom

9st 4lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

raced in second, going easily when shaken up to lead over 1f out, pushed along and headed inside final furlong, rallied final 110yds, led again towards finish, just prevailed

20/1

8/11

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lope De Vega colt who cost 155,000euros as a 2yo; solid 11-4 shot for his Redcar debut (7f, good to firm; hood applied) in September and he surged 4l from the favourite; that was a bright start and he sets a clear standard under a penalty; strong contender.
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4th

8

(6)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

16:17 Goodwood

Involvement

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Missed 2025; last two performances, namely success at Meydan (handicap) and third at Longchamp (Listed), show that he retains plenty of ability; however, has something to find back on home soil.

12/1

5th

2

(10)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Newbury

Involvement

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

in touch with leaders

7/2

3rd

2

(5)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

15:00 Sandown

Involvement

8st 13lb

J: William Buick

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Stepping up to 1m2f worked a treat at the Newmarket July festival (good; 6lb higher today) and he wasn't disgraced when attempting a Listed race in France on latest outing; 3yo who could still have more to give.

2/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh foal; brother to French 1m 2yo winner Khayzaraan (RPR 97), half-brother to French winner Tantheem (5f-6.5f including 2yo/AW/Group 3; 118); dam Listed-placed 7.5f 2yo/1m winner (102), half-sister to 1m2f Listed winner; looks the part on paper and he's an interesting newcomer for leading yard.
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1st

8

(11)

14th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

El Zoud

9st 4lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: John & Thady Gosden

took keen hold, made virtually all

7/2

3rd

3

(3)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

El Zoud

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

dwelt start, midfield

7/2

Form: 5

Last run: 185 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a 6f 2yo/7f winner (RPR 91); showed some ability when a staying-on fifth of nine at Wetherby (5.5f, good; 40-1) in May but he's not been seen since and has quite a lot to find upped in trip on his return; been gelded since his debut.
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8th

7

(8)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Smart Vision

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Good spell culminated in an October double; form has dipped sharply since and he is due a 2lb drop in future; close second in sole C&D attempt but this is harder and doesn't look as if he's about to add to his tally.

16/1

9th

3

(5)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:25 Nottingham

Smart Vision

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Best to forgive reappearance effort (badly hampered); registered three wins apiece in 2024 and 2025 but needs to prove he can defy current mark.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
350,000euros half-sister to four winners including Time Warp (7f-1m2f including 2yo/AW/HK Group 1; RPR 122) and Glorious Forever (1m-1m2f including 2yo/HK Group 1; 116); dam 7f winner (71) out of German 1m Listed winner; has striking pedigree and interesting to see how he figures in market.
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9th

11

(3)

16th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 3

15:45 Nottingham

Heat Of Passion

8st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

3yo who justified favouritism with a dominant display on her handicap debut at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) in July; didn't fire eight days later but fourth at Kempton (1m3f, AW) two weeks ago was respectable; big player judged on that one win but this is her turf debut.

10/1

4th

4

(9)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:20 Kempton (AW)

Heat Of Passion

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Unexposed 3yo who justified favouritism with a dominant display on her handicap debut at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) in July; didn't fire under penalty at Chelmsford (1m2f) eight days later but that may have come too soon and she could resume her progress on this step back up in trip; respected.

4/1

2

(2)

6th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Heat Of Passion

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

All races on Tapeta; from excellent family and was impressive from the front on last week's handicap debut at Southwell, when despite running green she relished the step up to 1m3f and galloped clean away in the closing stages; likely to go up by more than today's 6lb penalty; big chance.

10/11

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
72,000gns foal, 115,000gns yearling; first foal; dam unplaced 5f/6f 2yo (RPR 64), half-sister to three winners including King's Pavilion (useful 7f-8.4f) and Grosvenor Square (7f 2yo/1m); yard 24% with 2yos here this year and he needs a close look on debut.
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8th

5

(8)

6th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Power Shot

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Went the wrong way from debut when beating only one home at Wolverhampton (11-2) and now has a bit to prove; yard also runs Cuban Tiger.

33/1

10th

5

(9)

9th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Power Shot

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

14-1, made an encouraging start when sixth of nine in 7f Newcastle novice 22 days ago, leading until over 1f out; this son of Showcasing can do better now dropped in trip.

9/2

6th

7

(4)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Power Shot

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

led

10/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
100-1 for a C&D novice on his recent debut and he ran green before trailing home in 11th of 12; best watched.
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3rd

7

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Lumenbourg

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Generally very consistent over 7f last season but disappointed over that trip on recent seasonal debut and may find 6f here a bit sharp.

10/1

10th

8

(1)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:02 Doncaster

Lumenbourg

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Scored over C&D last July and in good form after until finishing only eighth in 7f Redcar handicap on his final run; this reliable sort can't be discounted despite a six-month absence.

10/1

1

(9)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Lumenbourg

10st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Beaten favourite in similar event over C&D last time and is still on career-high mark but remains in a very consistent vein of form that now reads 23313323 since April; solid.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
98,000euros foal, 75,000gns 2yo; first foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners First Cornerstone (7f 2yo including Group 2) and Buxted (1m4f including Listed) out of a French 7f 2yo winner; has good pedigree and he needs checking in market on debut.
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13th

6

(10)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

Minstrel Knight

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Ran creditably for minor honours in two (1m5f/2m2f) of his four starts in last year's Flat campaign and won novice hurdles in December and January when last seen; however, although he won on good ground two years ago, his record since has been dominated by achievements on softer.

10/1

1st

3

23rd Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 3

13:45 Doncaster

Minstrel Knight

11st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Edward Bethell

Useful Flat performer who got off the mark over hurdles at the third attempt at Wetherby (2m, soft) four weeks ago; he's open to further improvement in this code and could have a big part to play under a penalty.

7/1

28

(33)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 170y

16:22 Curragh

Minstrel Knight

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Edward Bethell

English raider has won three of his 10 starts on turf; best recent form has come on testing ground; beaten 2.25 off this mark in a class 4 handicap at Musselburgh latest (2m2f, gd-sft); needs the heavens to open.

22/1

33/1

Form: 7

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost £75,000 as a 2yo (breeze-ups) but was a biggish price on his Salisbury debut (7f, soft) last month and he finished last of nine; can only be watched after that low-key start.
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7th

4

10th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

14:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fortydegree

9st 7lb

T: Hugo Palmer

always behind

33/1

9th

4

(5)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Fortydegree

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Hugo Palmer

slightly awkward start, soon recovered and in touch with leaders

33/1

7th

3

(8)

5th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

15:27 Salisbury

Fortydegree

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

35,000euros yearling; £75,000 2yo (breeze-ups); third foal; half-brother to French 7.5f AW winner; unraced dam closely related to St Leger/Gold Cup winner Leading Light; wears a tongue-tie on debut; in-form trainer is 4-10 with 2yos here in the last five seasons so she's worth a second look.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £33.80
Straight Forecast £18.44
Trifecta £78.00

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