June 27 / 15.35 Newcastle (AW)

15.35

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Coopers Marquees Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5210.99
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Coopers Marquees Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.10
  • Place: £1.90

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
35,000gns yearling; first foal; dam 1m4f winner (RPR 85), half-sister to useful winners Ennistown (1m-1m4f Flat including 2yo/2m-3m3f jumps), Above Normal (6f-1m4f) and Enfranchise (1m-1m4f Flat including Listed/2m1f hurdle); likely contender for trainer who has won this race before.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

2

(12)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Newbury

Fred On Fire

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Won at Newcastle and then a close third under a penalty at Ayr when still looking green (both over 6f); barely sighted on his nursery debut at Glorious Goodwood but that was over 7f on a very different track and he could bounce back.

10/1

12th

3

(11)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Fred On Fire

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Hugo Palmer

in rear

9/1

3rd

1

(3)

15th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:18 Ayr

Fred On Fire

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

took keen hold, prominent, ran green under 2f out, soon went second, no extra and lost second final strides

2/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
80,000euros yearling; second foal; dam runner-up 10.6f AW (RPR 61), half-sister to winners Taniyar (7f Group 3) and Tanaza (7f/7.4f Group 3 including 2yo), out of 1m4f Listed winning half-sister to 1m2f Group 2 winner Takali; interesting newcomer.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(6)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:08 Beverley

Bowen Island

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Gained his breakthrough victory over C&D in April but he's failed to match that form in three subsequent outings, 11th at York (1m) 16 days ago; blinkers are reached for now and he has something to prove.

14/1

9

(7)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:30 York

Bowen Island

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Encouraging start to career last summer (including here) and he tapped back into that 2yo promise to win at Beverley (7.4f, good) in April; however, he hasn't shone the last twice and has something to prove.

16/1

5th

1

(2)

17th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Bowen Island

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

Doesn't always looks the easiest, but has finished runner-up in both starts on Tapeta (including over 7f here) and got off the mark at Beverley (7f, good) in April; made little impression in the Silver Bowl at Haydock last time, but respected back in calmer waters.

6/1

100/1

  • Place: £10.80

Form: —

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Made no impression at Haydock (6f, good) when a 200-1 chance, finishing behind Veydari.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(9)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Green Pursuit

9st 10lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Only 1-17 but he hasn't been running badly, finishing best of the rest behind a thriving sort in a 15-runner race at Thirsk (1m, good) five weeks ago; likely to be on the premises from an unchanged mark.

7/1

2nd

8

(12)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Green Pursuit

9st 5lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Only 1-16 and he's 3lb higher than the mark he won off in April 2025, despite since going 0-11; hasn't been running badly but looks vulnerable once more; effective in this returning headgear combination.

12/1

5th

6

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Green Pursuit

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

On a good mark on 2025 best and he has been running himself into form this time around, third of ten (beaten 1l) at Carlisle four weeks ago; conditions no problem and he is one to consider.

8/1

7/4

Form: 6 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
High-profile ownership and was recruited for 200,000gns at a breeze-up sale; finished a one-paced sixth of 15 at Haydock (6f, good; from the front) but went off 2-1 favourite and could well be capable of a whole lot better.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(8)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Pontefract

Veydari

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Front-runner whose sole success came in a C&D nursery (soft) two years ago when trained by Richard Fahey; chased home Fiscal Policy here (good ground) in June, after which he had a wind operation; should be sharper for his recent Hamilton run; not discounted.

9/1

3rd

3

(7)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

15:55 Hamilton

Veydari

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Front-runs; winless since soft-ground success in 2024 but he was thereabouts in some competitive races as a 3yo and made an encouraging reappearance at Pontefract in July; had wind surgery since; of some interest back at 5f.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 57

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Both runs over 6f on good to soft at York, with his debut effort the more notable; not without hope if recapturing that level of performance.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(6)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Atomic Mass

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Poor strike-rate and he hasn't been at his best since finishing second at Southwell in October; slipping down the weights but others arrive in better form.

12/1

10th

10

(1)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:02 Southwell (AW)

Atomic Mass

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Just one win from his 21 starts but he was twice a runner-up over C&D last autumn and he is now 4lb lower than for the second of those efforts; recent runs need bettering if he is to take this though.

16/1

6th

6

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Atomic Mass

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Just one win from 17 starts (5.5f, good to firm; off 3lb lower mark) but he comes here on the back of two good second-place finishes at Southwell; clear of the third on latter occasion and a 2lb rise justified; should be in the thick of it.

15/8

6th
12 (4)
Cushty

40/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
31,000euros yearling; eighth foal; half-sister to winners Sollertia (7f 2yo; RPR 84), The Ginger Queen (US 7.5f/1m) and Szachrajka (Polish 7f/1m); dam 1m/8.4f winner (including Listed; 98), out of half-sister to 1m2f Group 3 winner Grand Ducal; stable not noted for winning newcomers.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(3)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cushty

8st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ruth Carr

Best positioned when off the mark in slowly run C&D race (17-2) three weeks ago; up just 2lb and Hollie Doyle is again in the saddle, so needs respect despite chance that the cards might not fall so favourably this time.

11/2

1st

9

(3)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cushty

8st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ruth Carr

14-race maiden; mark has tumbled but she does need to pull out more if she is to break her duck.

16/1

12

(8)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cushty

8st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ruth Carr

13-race maiden whose form is remaining static despite going up in trip and down the weights; needs plenty more.

16/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
45,000gns yearling; first foal; dam 1m winner (RPR 82), sister to New Zealand 6f Group 2 winner Endless Drama; likely stable second string according to jockey bookings.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(7)

20th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Paulie Two Lockers

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

held up in rear

8/1

4th

1

(7)

20th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Paulie Two Lockers

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

held up in rear

8/1

9th

7

(7)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

11:00 Southwell (AW)

Paulie Two Lockers

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Has progressed steadily as he has gone up in trip, though 9.5f at Wolverhampton last time may have been a shade too far; this might suit him better but others still look more compelling.

14/1

Form: 5

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
April foal; produced some promising late work to finish fifth of 12 at Nottingham (5f, good) and the winner was Kassaya who had no luck when a well-backed favourite for last week's Queen Mary; steps up a furlong and strongly considered.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Commander Atkinson

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

13-race maiden; didn't see out 7f at Musselburgh last week and this trip should be more suitable but he's not fired on all cylinders this year; others are stronger.

20/1

5

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:20 Musselburgh

Commander Atkinson

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Brian Ellison

3yo whose 12 starts have been over sprint trips (zero wins), the majority at 5f; however, it's still fairly early days for him with this yard and he's kept on well over 5f on his last two runs; not a forlorn hope.

16/1

5th

1

(7)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:08 Beverley

Commander Atkinson

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Remains winless and he has yet to fire in three runs for his current yard, sixth of eight in 5f Wolverhampton handicap 17 days ago; others are preferred.

8/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; half-brother to winners Ratafia (7f including AW; RPR 73) and Copper Mountain (7f/1m including 2yo/AW; 67); dam 5f-7f winner (including 6f Listed; 111), half-sister to Listed-placed 5f/6f winner Shabaaby; gelded ahead of debut and stable's newcomers best watched.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16th

16

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Acrisius

8st 13lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won off 4lb lower at Chester (5f, good) last July and perhaps unsuited by softer going in two starts since; only had 12 races and couldn't dismiss.

33/1

9th

10

(10)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Beverley

Acrisius

8st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Successful over 5f at Chester (5f, good) last July; also went close on his 2025 reappearance which provides hope that he may be ready to roll after seven months off; drawn widest.

12/1

Form: 5

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Ran to an ordinary level when fifth at Hamilton (6f, good) and he's down the picking order here.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

2

(5)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:42 Newcastle (AW)

Force Of Honour

9st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ivan Furtado

1m turf win for Craig Lidster as a 2yo; unfancied and beaten 9.25l+ in two runs this winter; only of interest if stronger in the betting.

8/1

5th

1

(10)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:50 Southwell (AW)

Force Of Honour

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

1m turf winner (good), when 1lb lower and with Craig Lidster; 50-1 when returning from a lengthy layoff over C&D recently and beaten over 15l; visor goes on; plenty to prove at present.

50/1

10th

6

(5)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Force Of Honour

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Won a 1m Redcar nursery for Craig Lidster in September 2024 off a 3lb lower mark; gelded during his 477-day absence; not fully exposed and he is worth a market check on his belated return.

12/1

14/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
45,000gns 2yo; second foal; dam US 1m turf winner, out of Canadian 8.5f dirt Grade 3 winner; worth checking in the market.
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8th

10

(7)

12th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Astroqualis

8st 13lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Matt Crawley

Wore cheekpieces on last two outings; while fifth of eight here (1m2f) last time was her closest finish, she is held by Good Call on that result and overall has plenty to find.

25/1

8th

10

(7)

12th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Astroqualis

8st 13lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Matt Crawley

Wore cheekpieces on last two outings; while fifth of eight here (1m2f) last time was her closest finish, she is held by Good Call on that result and overall has plenty to find.

25/1

5th

8

(2)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Astroqualis

8st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Matt Crawley

prominent, weakened from over 1f out

33/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
30,000euros yearling; 11th foal; half-brother to eight winners including Reroute (Listed-placed 5f 2yo; RPR 98), The Art Of Racing (5f-7f including 2yo; 89), Available (5f-7f including AW; 86), Deviate (5f AW 2yo; 79) and Campachoochoo (5f 2yo; 70); dam 5f winner (85); already gelded.
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12th

4

(10)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

14:40 Thirsk

Spanish Blessings

9st 5lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

reluctant to load, slightly awkward start, raced in last, detached and struggling after 1f

25/1

8th

7

(2)

13th Aug 2024

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:00 Hamilton

Spanish Blessings

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Half-brother to eight winners who left debut run (6f, AW) well behind when fair fourth of ten at 80-1 at Pontefract (6f, good) last month; could continue to progress and he's a possible player.

9/1

4th

5

(1)

19th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Pontefract

Spanish Blessings

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

100-1 on his Newcastle debut (6f, AW) last month and he finished a tailed-off last of 12.

66/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £46.40
Straight Forecast £38.87
Trifecta £1732.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Veydari

The Times:

Acrisius

D Express:

Fred On Fire

The Star:

Bowen Island

RP RATINGS:

Veydari

POSTDATA:

Veydari

Telegraph:

Veydari

The Guardian:

Veydari

Daily Mail:

Veydari

Daily Mirror:

Veydari

The Sun:

Veydari

Daily Record:

Veydari