September 02 / 13.40 Newcastle (AW)

13.40

Standard To Slow

Vickers Bet EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5372.99
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Vickers Bet EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

Evs (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 13 D BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Decisive debut winner at Haydock (6f, good to firm; Orbital Chime fourth, Lamation sixth) and, although unable to defy a penalty at Salisbury (6f, good to firm; 5-6 favourite) he posted an even better RPR when a close third to a front-running winner; sets the benchmark on AW debut.
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4

(1)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Batal Dubai

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Jack Morland

Now 2lb lower than when winning a 7f handicap here on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell (6f) in February but his last three runs have been underwhelming; needs a full revival.

12/1

8th

4

(1)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Batal Dubai

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Jack Morland

Now 2lb lower than when winning a 7f handicap here on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell (6f) in February but his last three runs have been underwhelming; needs a full revival.

12/1

8th

3

(7)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newmarket

Batal Dubai

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jack Morland

Won a 7f AW handicap at Lingfield on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell in February but his last two efforts have been disappointing; lightly raced on turf but fully effective on fast ground; new visor needs to turn things around.

10/1

9/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 23380

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Narrowly beaten on C&D debut (25-1) in June and placed on next two starts before finding life tough in Group company at Goodwood, then a valuable nursery at York; it's possible the return to Tapeta could revitalise but others do appear more progressive.
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8th

9

(1)

18th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Shines Ambition

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Runner-up over 7f here in January; below par in three runs since and stamina for 1m has to be taken on trust; experiment with blinkers quickly aborted.

8/1

7th

11

(4)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shines Ambition

9st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

midfield

33/1

12th

7

(8)

20th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Shines Ambition

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

took keen hold, in touch with leaders in centre of group

20/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal from an unraced half-sister to the Australian Group 1 winner Miss Finland; half-brother to the Australian 6.7f winner Melo Melo; market helpful as yard is 36% at Newcastle in 2022 (8-22).
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3rd

4

(6)

19th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Paspaley

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

midfield, pushed along over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish

5/2

3rd

9

(7)

2nd Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Paspaley

9st 4lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: William Haggas

dwelt start, in rear, shaken up 2f out, pushed out and ran on well from over 1f out, not reach leaders, promising

11/2

Form: 42

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Raced freely and weakened inside the final furlong when fourth to Batal Dubai on debut at Haydock (6f, good to firm; 7-1; beaten 6.5l); best of the rest behind the subsequent Gimcrack Stakes runner-up Marshman at Thirsk (6f) next time; place chance on a surface that should suit on pedigree.
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8th

6

(10)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Orbital Chime

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Has been threatening for his current yard this spring but a couple of expensive defeats latterly; goes back to the visor from blinkers and, while capable off this mark, his strike-rate doesn't inspire.

5/1

6th

6

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:20 Nottingham

Orbital Chime

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Best effort for current stable when close second at Thirsk (7f) in most recent turf attempt; still nicely handicapped, having recorded both wins (6f) off higher marks; commands respect back down in distance.

100/30

6th

2

(1)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Orbital Chime

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: James Owen

Course winner over 6f in November when trained by Katie Scott; didn't quite get home when third at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) earlier in the month, and ran well when second of 14 at Thirsk (7f, good) five days ago; may be able to go one better.

9/2

OUR TIP

100/30

Form: 21 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Went close to making a winning debut over C&D against a potentially useful one with prior experience; made no mistake next time when landing the odds at Hamilton (6f, soft); likeable attitude and is open to further improvement.
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9th

4

(7)

16th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

15:45 Windsor

Tribal Hunter

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Unexposed sort who scored over 6f on soft ground as a 2yo; had no luck at Pontefract on seasonal/handicap debut, having been badly hampered after halfway then met traffic issues when trying to recover (eased once clearly beaten); clear possibilities granted better fortune.

100/30

8th

4

(2)

28th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Pontefract

Tribal Hunter

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

took keen hold, prominent, edged left and badly hampered rival under 3f out

13/2

6

(10)

21st Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Ripon

Tribal Hunter

9st 1lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Confirmed the promise of last summer's near miss at Newcastle on debut by easily winning a 6f maiden at Hamilton two weeks later; only a midfield finish under a penalty back at Newcastle when last seen in September; has been gelded; handicap debut with further improvement on the cards.

10/1

Form: 64

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed speed on debut at Haydock but was unable to sustain his effort when beaten over 10l by Batal Dubai (8-1); also well held at Windsor (6f, good to firm) subsequently; work to do on AW debut.
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9th

8

(4)

29th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

14:19 Lingfield (AW)

Lamation

9st 4lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie & Mark Johnston

took keen hold, prominent on outer, pushed along when lost position and struggling over 3f out, dropped to last and beaten over 2f out

10/1

6th

6

(6)

2nd Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Lamation

9st 4lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie & Mark Johnston

led, headed and pushed along 2f out, ridden briefly over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£18,000 yearling; sixth foal from an unraced dam; half-brother to three winners, including Moritzburg (1m; RPR 89); in-form trainer's first 2yo runner of the season but is 0-12 with them in the last five years.
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11

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

13:42 Cartmel

Malinheadsearovers

10st 10lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Gretton

Disappointing Flat maiden who was well beaten when 66-1 for last month's handicap hurdle debut at Market Rasen (2m, good), where he raced too freely and jumped left throughout; blinkers added here; too risky.

40/1

8th

5

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:35 Market Rasen

Malinheadsearovers

11st 1lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Gretton

17-race maiden who became disappointing on the Flat and hasn't exactly hit the ground running over hurdles, going down by between 17l and 24l in his qualifying races; clearly entitled to do better now handicapping but he's unconvincing.

10/1

8th

5

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:35 Market Rasen

Malinheadsearovers

11st 1lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Gretton

17-race maiden who became disappointing on the Flat and hasn't exactly hit the ground running over hurdles, going down by between 17l and 24l in his qualifying races; clearly entitled to do better now handicapping but he's unconvincing.

10/1

25/1

Form: 08

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Minor improvement when in midfield at Redcar (6f, good to firm; 16-1) in July; probably more of a nursery type and trainer has better prospects with Tribal Hunter.
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9th

11

(5)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Havana Rum

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Went close at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) on reappearance but had no obvious excuses at Doncaster next time; more exposed than some of these and 6lb above his highest winning mark.

14/1

6th

4

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Havana Rum

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

String of solid efforts for Ethan Tindall, including two wins, in the past nine months; on a career-high mark, having been nudged up another 2lb, but there was nothing wrong with his comeback effort at Pontefract early last month (5f); has to be considered.

4/1

2nd

12

(13)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

15:57 Pontefract

Havana Rum

8st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Successful on AW in most recent 5f attempt and is far less exposed at this trip than 6f; however, he's rather in the deep end at this level returned to turf; yet to win above Class 4.

25/1

Form: 48

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Remote last of four to Tribal Hunter on debut at Hamilton (6f, soft) and still looked to be a work in progress when eighth of 11 at Carlisle (6f, good; 150-1); a most unlikely candidate.
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9th

2

30th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:50 Down Royal

Indication Rocket

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gary McGill

Modest on the Flat in Britain with Rebecca Menzies, sole win coming on Newcastle AW; runner-up final two starts in low-grade Pontefract handicaps before bought for 4,600gns at Tattersalls July Sales; ground should suit but likely best watched on hurdles debut.

50/1

2nd

3

(6)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Pontefract

Indication Rocket

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Rebecca Menzies

Sole win came off 5lb higher at Newcastle (1m, AW) last May; his first show this term was his second of eight at this track (1m2f) eight days ago, which has reignited some hopes.

4/1

2nd

8

(1)

23rd Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

14:30 Pontefract

Indication Rocket

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Rebecca Menzies

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

20/1

Form: 07

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hasn't shown a great deal in two starts to date, rolling around under pressure when seventh of 12 at Carlisle (6f, good to firm; 200-1) last month; look elsewhere.
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4th

7

(4)

27th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Little Red Dancer

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Alan Brown

prominent

7/1

5th

7

(6)

22nd Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Little Red Dancer

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

Just one win from 22 starts but she's had a couple of near-misses at Chelmsford (7f) this winter and was a respectable fourth from a tough draw at Southwell last time; still looks on a workable mark and she has possibilities.

13/2

Form: 64

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded after Haydock debut; he did best work in the closing stages when returning from a break at Carlisle last week (6f, good; fourth at 12-1); needs another step forward to trouble the principals; AW debut.
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10th

7

(11)

9th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Pontefract

Derwent Boy

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Julie Camacho

0-6 but has shown promise and was just held by Havana Pursuit over C&D (good to soft; first-time visor) latest; 1lb better off with that opponent for a neck and has the scope to do better; player.

9/2

2nd

6

(4)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Pontefract

Derwent Boy

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

led, increased tempo over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed final strides

6/1

4th

5

(4)

21st Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

15:30 Hamilton

Derwent Boy

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Improving steadily and he returned from nearly eight months off with a good fourth of eight in 6f Newcastle handicap last month; that form has worked out well so he must enter calculations.

5/1

Non-runners

Derwent Boy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £9.00
Straight Forecast £9.06
Trifecta £40.10

Selections

RP Ratings:

Batal Dubai

SPOTLIGHT:

Tribal Hunter

Daily Express:

Orbital Chime

TOPSPEED:

Shine's Ambition

NEWMARKET:

Paspaley

Daily Record:

Tribal Hunter

POSTDATA:

Batal Dubai

The Times:

Batal Dubai

Telegraph:

Batal Dubai

The Guardian:

Batal Dubai

Daily Mirror:

Batal Dubai

The Sun:

Batal Dubai

The Star:

Orbital Chime

Daily Mail:

Shine's Ambition