June 28 / 19.10 Newcastle (AW)

19.10

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Race Ahead With Sage From X3Consulting Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3942
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Race Ahead With Sage From X3Consulting Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.07
  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
320,000gns yearling; 33-1 but showed a little promise when in midfield on his Newbury debut (7f, good) last month; his three winning siblings, including Hikmaa (RPR 104), were all successful on the AW so improvement wouldn't be a surprise.
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1st

3

(6)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Germanic

8st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

Strong 6f form here until a disappointing run eight days ago, tanking through the race but finding little off the bridle; should be fine back at 5f and he remains on a dangerous mark.

7/2

9th

7

(3)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Germanic

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

Has turf form but starting to look like an AW specialist, rewarding market support when seeing off Heavenly Heather and 11 others over C&D two months ago; weighted to confirm the form with his old adversary and he is still 2lb lower than for his fine C&D second last May; strong claims.

5/1

7

(13)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

13:30 Doncaster

Germanic

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Began his time with Julie Camacho with two solid runs in the spring, notably when second of 13 at Newcastle (6f); things have gone south since, albeit in top sprints, and a wind operation didn't arrest the slide at Haydock four weeks ago; cheekpieces return (ran well over 7f here in one previous use); stable also runs Solar Aclaim.

20/1

7/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 31

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Plenty of promise when third of 14 on her Leicester debut (7f, good) last month (first two have won since); she also franked the form when beating three rivals in a Haydock novice (1m, soft) 13 days later; has a 5lb penalty to carry, but she is a half-sister to two AW winners and three of the four runnings of this race have gone to a previous winner, including for this yard last year; major player.
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7th

3

(6)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thewind Cries Mary

9st 11lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Edward Bethell

Justified favouritism when winning a Haydock novice (1m, soft) in May; runner-up in next two starts and she wasn't beaten far after missing the break in a Haydock handicap (fifth of ten) last time; returns after four months off but she still has potential and could find more at this new trip; blinkers worn last time are removed.

5/1

7th

3

(6)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thewind Cries Mary

9st 11lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Edward Bethell

Justified favouritism when winning a Haydock novice (1m, soft) in May; runner-up in next two starts and she wasn't beaten far after missing the break in a Haydock handicap (fifth of ten) last time; returns after four months off but she still has potential and could find more at this new trip; blinkers worn last time are removed.

5/1

5th

3

(1)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 37y

Class 5

16:10 Haydock

Thewind Cries Mary

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Showed promise on good ground on debut in May before winning over C&D (soft); 2l second of four on handicap debut over C&D three weeks ago (soft; behind Miaswell who was declared in the 3.35) and perhaps the first-time headgear will eke out something extra; yard remains in good form.

7/1

3rd
3 (4)
Bothar

6/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 4-5

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some promise when fourth of nine on his debut over C&D last November and ran to a similar level when fith of ten at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) in April; has been gelded since and can be handicapped after this, but can't be dismissed in a race lacking depth.
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3rd

3

(4)

28th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Bothar

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Some promise when fourth of nine on his debut over C&D last November and ran to a similar level when fith of ten at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) in April; has been gelded since and can be handicapped after this, but can't be dismissed in a race lacking depth.

6/1

5th

2

(6)

28th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

15:10 Southwell (AW)

Bothar

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

16-1 when fourth of nine on his Newcastle debut (7f, Tapeta) last November; open to improvement, but others have achieved more.

16/1

5th

2

(6)

28th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

15:10 Southwell (AW)

Bothar

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

16-1 when fourth of nine on his Newcastle debut (7f, Tapeta) last November; open to improvement, but others have achieved more.

16/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
150-1 when last of 11 on his Nottingham debut (1m2f, good) last month; probably needs more time.
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12th

3

(10)

28th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:30 Redcar

Habitual

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

midfield

25/1

12th

3

(10)

28th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:30 Redcar

Habitual

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

midfield, no impression from over 2f out

25/1

10th

8

(3)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Habitual

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Signs of ability in three runs in the summer, his peak RPR coming here (7f) on his second start; not obviously thrown in for his handicap debut but he's unexposed at least.

20/1

Form: 9

Last run: 177 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
16-1 when ninth of 13 on her Kempton debut (1m, Polytrack) in January; improvement needed.
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4th

4

(4)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Apostle

9st 8lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Better with each start since handicapping, culminating in a Wolverhampton win over this trip eight days ago; was allowed her own way in front that night but she's only 3lb higher and could yet be capable of better.

Evs

1st

7

(2)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Apostle

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

taken down early, made all, led at steady pace, ridden 2f out, kept on well, ridden over 2f out

13/8

2nd

9

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

19:43 Salisbury

Apostle

9st 5lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Scored comfortably at Chelmsford (1m6f, AW) last week on only her second handicap attempt, bouncing back from a costly defeat at Redcar where she was well supported; this Prescott filly is the type to improve further; could well defy a 6lb penalty.

6/4

Form: 35

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Offered promise when third of seven on her Redcar debut (6f, soft) last month, but took a step backwards when a well-beaten fifth of ten at Catterick 20 days ago; two of her four winning siblings scored on the AW so shortlisted if resuming her progress.
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6th

10

(2)

8th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Highfield Heiress

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Sean Quinn

in touch with leaders

3/1

6th

8

(8)

28th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Highfield Heiress

9st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

Offered promise when third of seven on her Redcar debut (6f, soft) last month, but took a step backwards when a well-beaten fifth of ten at Catterick 20 days ago; two of her four winning siblings scored on the AW so shortlisted if resuming her progress.

5/1

5th

2

(2)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:10 Catterick

Highfield Heiress

9st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

fractious at the post

9/2

33/1

Form: 8-

Last run: 315 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not seen since finishing a long last of eight on her Thirsk debut (7f, good) last August; underwent wind surgery the following month and the market should indicate what is expected on her return.
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7th

10

(7)

28th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Rosie Sophia

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Not seen since finishing a long last of eight on her Thirsk debut (7f, good) last August; underwent wind surgery the following month and the market should indicate what is expected on her return.

33/1

8th

9

(9)

18th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:53 Thirsk

Rosie Sophia

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Newcomer by Oasis Dream; half-sister to two winners over 1m; likely to improve for the experience.

10/1

50/1

Form: 76

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and beaten a long way in both starts at around 1m2f on turf (hooded last time); half-sister to an AW winner, but she needs to improve plenty and handicaps an option after this.
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8th

9

(10)

28th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Just Hot

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Big prices and beaten a long way in both starts at around 1m2f on turf (hooded last time); half-sister to an AW winner, but she needs to improve plenty and handicaps an option after this.

50/1

6th

10

(10)

13th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

18:10 Musselburgh

Just Hot

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

50-1, always behind on last month's debut at Ripon (1m2f, good).

100/1

7th

1

(5)

19th May 2024

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:45 Ripon

Just Hot

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

dwelt start

12/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded half-brother to winners Affluence (1m2f-2m including AW; RPR 79), Aleatoric (1m5f-2m AW; 71), Snoozy Sioux (4f-5f including AW/Belgium/Germany; 68) and All About Alice (1m3f-2m AW; 58); dam maiden Flat/hurdles, half-sister to 10.6f AW winner; bred to handle the surface and worth monitoring in the market on debut.
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6th

9

(4)

15th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

15:45 Yarmouth

Asclepius

8st 7lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Matt Crawley

Offered little in three runs for Dylan Cunha before failing to beat a rival on his yard/handicap debut at Kempton (1m4f) 25 days ago; it's easy to look elsewhere.

50/1

11th

11

(5)

20th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Asclepius

8st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Matt Crawley

midfield

50/1

9th

3

(6)

28th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:12 Pontefract

Asclepius

9st 7lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Dylan Cunha

Holds dismal claims, having failed to beat a rival in both outings.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded half-brother to 1m/1m2f winner Dora Milaje (including 2yo; RPR 92); dam unraced half-sister to French 1,000 Guineas winner Beauty Parlour (dam of US 1m Grade 1 winner Blowout), out of half-sister to Melbourne Cup winner Might And Power; makes some appeal on breeding and stable had a winning 3yo newcomer at Ripon (18-1) last week.
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3rd

2

(1)

7th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:27 Redcar

Barefoot Warrior

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

in touch with leaders on far side of group, pressed leader from 2f out, edged right 1f out, no extra final 110yds

13/8

2

(1)

7th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:27 Redcar

Barefoot Warrior

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won at Thirsk (1m, good) last August on second start and followed up in Newcastle novice (1m, AW) in September; this unexposed 4yo has potential off his opening mark and he's firmly in calculations.

13/8

1st

1

(12)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Barefoot Warrior

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Confirmed the promise of his Thirsk debut in July (7f, good to soft) by winning a 1m novice back there last month; improvement required to defy a penalty but it's not out of the question.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £3.60
Straight Forecast £3.60
Trifecta £7.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Thewind Cries Mary

The Guardian:

Bothar

NEWMARKET:

Germanic

RP RATINGS:

Thewind Cries Mary

POSTDATA:

Thewind Cries Mary

Telegraph:

Thewind Cries Mary

Daily Mirror:

Thewind Cries Mary

The Star:

Thewind Cries Mary

Daily Record:

Thewind Cries Mary

Daily Mail:

Bothar

The Sun:

Bothar

The Times:

Germanic

D Express:

Germanic