June 11 / 18.30 Wetherby

18.30

Good To Firm

JM Finn Wealth Management Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 16 runners
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JM Finn Wealth Management Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 27- BF

Last run: 174 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both 2yo starts over 7f on AW, finishing second at Kempton then disappointing favourite at Lingfield; leading player if bouncing back to the debut form and she is bred to do better still, being out of a dual winner for her connections.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(3)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

16:20 York

Tiaraqueen

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

led, headed after 2f

7/2

1st

16

(10)

11th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Wetherby

Tiaraqueen

8st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

ducked right start, made virtually all

11/4

6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
160,000euros foal; by Night Of Thunder and the first foal of a fairly useful 7f/1m AW winner; notable connections; respected debutant, especially if the betting speaks positively.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(10)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:55 York

Thunder Run

9st 12lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Disappointing in the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket on final outing last season and same story in Listed race at Kempton on last month's reappearance; however, he's back down to the same mark as when winning this last year (good to firm) and can have a big say if he's back on song.

5/1

7th

6

(2)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 1f 219y

Class 1

14:55 Kempton (AW)

Thunder Run

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Won four of his first eight starts on turf but not seen since finishing down the field in the Cambridgeshire (1m1f, good to firm) last September; also has to prove himself on the AW but remains unexposed for his age and the stable does well with its runners here.

11/1

22th

2

(5)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Thunder Run

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: K R Burke

Lightly raced 4yo who was highly progressive last year and this prominent-racer continued the good work when winning at York (1m2f, good to firm) in May; however, his improvement has stalled on his last two outings.

16/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
18,000gns 3yo; by Lope De Vega and the first foal of a Group-placed 1m winner whose siblings include Oaks/dual Arc winner Enable; market confidence should be heeded.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(7)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

16:05 Yarmouth

Warriors Dance

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Dam was useful over this trip and he's shown enough in three starts over 7f-7.6f to suggest he's worth considering back from a short break on handicap debut now handed a stiffer test and fitted with first-time headgear/tongue-tie; watch the market.

6/1

5th

9

(9)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Thirsk

Warriors Dance

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

in touch with leaders

12/1

2nd

2

(1)

29th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 127y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Warriors Dance

9st 7lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

First foal of a Group-placed 1m winner whose siblings include Oaks/dual Arc winner Enable; attracted support into 15-2 on recent Wetherby debut (7f, good) and he ran well to finish third of 16 behind a useful prospect; has quite a bit to find with Upscale but he should know more this time and is open to progress over this longer trip.

4/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 180,000gns as a yearling; unraced at two; made a winning debut in Doncaster maiden (7f, good to soft) last month, beating Shamardal Star by almost 3l; open to progress and warrants respect even with 7lb penalty.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(10)

15th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:03 Leicester

Transitioning

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Won two of his first four races, the handicap over Chester's extended 7f on good to soft; raced freely back there last month after a break and can improve on that form.

10/1

4th

12

(7)

14th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:40 Chester

Transitioning

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, prominent, pressed leader halfway

5/1

1st

7

(4)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

20:25 Chester

Transitioning

9st 3lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Made a pleasing start to his career when winning a Doncaster maiden (7f, good to soft; 7-2) in May, but only fourth under a penalty at Wetherby next time and has since bombed out (last of six) on fast ground at Newmarket (1m; on handicap debut); questions to answer.

8/1

Form: 6

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed signs of ability with his keeping-on sixth in 7f contest at Catterick last month; may improve with the experience under his belt.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(4)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:02 Southwell (AW)

Zous Juice

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Unplaced in six attempts on turf and not seen since last April; probably best watched on AW debut, unless market vibes are strong.

33/1

4th

2

(7)

24th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

15:47 Beverley

Zous Juice

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Hasn't threatened across his five starts (handicaps the last twice) but he ran okay when ninth of 21 on last month's reappearance at Doncaster (1m, good) and the visor is a possible source of improvement; not discounted.

10/1

4th

2

(7)

24th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

15:47 Beverley

Zous Juice

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Hasn't threatened across his five starts (handicaps the last twice) but he ran okay when ninth of 21 on last month's reappearance at Doncaster (1m, good) and the visor is a possible source of improvement; not discounted.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 27

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
No match for winner in bumper; both Flat starts at Doncaster, finishing second to Transitioning on worse terms then never dangerous in stronger race; he is a 5yo and may find better opportunities in handicaps shortly.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(1)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Shamardal Star

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Opened his account in Newcastle handicap (1m2f; third run for new yard) most recently and looked value for more than the half-length winning margin; may have more to offer over middle distances; respected back up 5lb.

6/4

1st

2

(5)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Shamardal Star

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

0-10 and hasn't built on early promise, including in two starts for this yard; drops again in grade but enough to prove back from 74 days off.

6/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
68,000euros foal, 140,000gns yearling; closely related to 5f/6f winner Clareyblue, half-brother to five winners, notably Elnadim Star (5f/5.5f including Listed); dam 6f/7f winner; heed the market signals.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(2)

19th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:35 Ripon

Fox Spirit

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

raced wide, midfield

12/1

7th

7

(11)

11th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Wetherby

Fox Spirit

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

dwelt start, midfield

16/1

Form:

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten long way in 1m contest at Newmarket, having been friendless in the betting; again best watched.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(6)

7th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

On Locust Point

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lemos De Souza

Six-race maiden who has not really progressed and was sixth of 12 in a classified event at Southwell (1m) last month; made some late headway in that race but he needs improvement at this new trip.

16/1

6th

8

(6)

7th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

On Locust Point

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lemos De Souza

Six-race maiden who has not really progressed and was sixth of 12 in a classified event at Southwell (1m) last month; made some late headway in that race but he needs improvement at this new trip.

16/1

6th

9

(4)

4th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

On Locust Point

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Lemos De Souza

First signs of life for Amy Murphy, who he's since left, in a first-time hood over C&D early last month; that was still far from exciting, though, with him never looking like winning behind Mr Slicker.

16/1

7/1

Form: 28- BF

Last run: 277 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Raced twice last term, solid second (split subsequent winners) at Thirsk then disappointing favourite on Tapeta at Newcastle; gelded since; may be capable of progress returned to turf and remains of interest.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(8)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Apocalyx

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Chased home a useful sort on debut last August; no progress since and he was well beaten at 100-1 over C&D three weeks ago; headgear off now; not a solid option.

25/1

13th

13

(3)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Apocalyx

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Three poor runs this summer, latterly in cheekpieces; Oisin Orr, up for three of his five runs, has unsurprisingly opted for stablemate Eminent Jewel.

25/1

7th

4

(9)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

20:15 Ayr

Apocalyx

9st 10lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders

25/1

10/1

Form: 4-0

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Trailed home last of ten at Thirsk on reappearance, folding tamely and failing by a long way to back up her 2yo effort (7f, AW); major rebound is required.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(8)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

16:20 Nottingham

Kendalina

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Promising fourth on her debut at Southwell last November; well held in two races on turf this year and big improvement required on handicap debut.

16/1

10th

15

(12)

11th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Wetherby

Kendalina

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

midfield

10/1

10th

4

(7)

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Thirsk

Kendalina

9st 2lb

J: Harry Russell

T: John & Sean Quinn

£65,000 2yo; dam French 1m/1m2f winner (RPR 93), half-sister to Group-placed 6f/7f 2yo winner Fannaan; never involved at 28-1 on her Southwell debut (7f, AW) in November, but she made some late headway and was only beaten around 4l; should know more this time and she's not ruled out on this switch to turf.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Territories half-brother to five winners, notably Summer Festival (Italian 6f-1m3f including Italian Derby) and Autumn Festival (7f/1m for these connections); represents last year's winning yard; interesting newcomer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11

(10)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Spring Festival

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

No wins in 17 and soundly beaten more often than not this season; runs well now and again but he's very light on AW experience.

16/1

5th

7

(6)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Spring Festival

9st 3lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: David O’Meara

16-race maiden; went close in Ayr classified (1m, good) last month but finished well down the field in a subsequent AW handicap (1m2f) and cannot be relied upon heavily; swaps cheekpieces for refitted visor.

8/1

66/1

Form: 6

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Looked green and possibly found 5f too sharp at Chelmsford (AW) but needs to improve markedly on that form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

(9)

23rd May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

14:50 Bath

Dash Gordon

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Joe Ponting

Dual 5f Tapeta winner who achieved little in three runs over 6f-7f for Michael Appleby; has been inclined to hang left more than once and is some way down the pecking order for his new yard, having been picked up for just 1,000gns.

20/1

Form:

Last run: 138 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Absent since finishing last of ten in 5f AW maiden at Newcastle in January; may be more interesting in handicaps later on.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

(8)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

18:33 Ayr

Wiggins B

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

In first-time blinkers when beaten under 5l in a 7f Redcar handicap last time, where he weakened after racing prominently; still early days.

8/1

8

(9)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:25 Redcar

Wiggins B

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David & Nicola Barron

Lightly raced 4yo who has potential in his pedigree; yet to threaten, including on last month's handicap debut here, but was sent off at just 5-1; wears first-time blinkers and interesting to see if his backers return.

9/1

8

(9)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:25 Redcar

Wiggins B

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David & Nicola Barron

Lightly raced 4yo who has potential in his pedigree; yet to threaten, including on last month's handicap debut here, but was sent off at just 5-1; wears first-time blinkers and interesting to see if his backers return.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
75,000gns yearling; brother to 5.7f/6f winner Isabella Swan, half-brother to three winners, notably Jacob Black (7f/1m); one of several newcomers in the field; check the betting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(6)

19th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Pontefract

Edward Cullen

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

in touch with leaders, weakened over 2f out, tailed off

100/1

10th

3

(2)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

16:28 Carlisle

Edward Cullen

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

66/1

14th

6

(5)

11th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Wetherby

Edward Cullen

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

midfield

25/1

Form: 9

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished last of nine in 6f AW maiden at Newcastle last month on belated debut; best watched.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

1

(4)

11th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Wetherby

Fionas Ridge

10st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Wainwright

ducked right start, took keen hold, in rear

100/1

9th

1

(7)

12th May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:42 Newcastle (AW)

Fionas Ridge

10st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Wainwright

anticipated start and slowly into stride

66/1

9th

1

(7)

12th May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:42 Newcastle (AW)

Fionas Ridge

10st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Wainwright

anticipated start and slowly into stride

66/1

Form: 6-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Drops in distance needing major improvement on his 1m/1m2f efforts.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(8)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

15:52 Pontefract

Victoria Legend

8st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: John Wainwright

10lb out of the weights and has been tailed off too many times for comfort this year; first-time blinkers need to give him an elephantine boost.

150/1

7th

7

(3)

9th Sep 2025

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

14:10 Catterick

Victoria Legend

9st 11lb

J: Mrs Camilla Parsonage

T: John Wainwright

Yet to make the frame in 11 starts and faces a tough task from 9lb 'wrong'; first go beyond 1m4f and stamina reserves are questionable on pedigree; better to look elsewhere.

50/1

10

(8)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:33 Ripon

Victoria Legend

9st 11lb

J: Mrs Camilla Parsonage

T: John Wainwright

Out of the frame in all ten starts and finished behind a few of these when running poorly in his last two outings; look elsewhere.

66/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £27.60
Straight Forecast £24.65
Trifecta £183.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Tiaraqueen

Telegraph:

Transitioning

The Times:

Thunder Run

NEWMARKET:

Warrior's Dance

The Star:

Apocalyx

D Express:

Thunder Run

The Guardian:

Transitioning

Daily Mirror:

Transitioning

Daily Record:

Transitioning

RP RATINGS:

Tiaraqueen

POSTDATA:

Tiaraqueen

Daily Mail:

Tiaraqueen

The Sun:

Tiaraqueen