October 18 / 14.08 Newcastle (AW)

14.08

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Talksport Powered By Fans EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5372.99
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
  • Win time: 1m 25s
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Talksport Powered By Fans EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP
1st
7 (5)

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.60
  • Place: £1.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo

OR:

Form & Verdict
March foal by Saxon Warrior; half-brother to French 11.5f winner Shimura; dam 1m2f AW winner (RPR 91), half-sister to 7f-7.5f winner Starlight Romance out of half-sister to Group 2 winners Takali (1m2f) and Takarian (US 1m1f); stable has plenty of 2yo winners at the first time of asking and the market should be informative.
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No Results Found

25/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 46

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices for his two starts on turf, but there have been signs of ability and he was beaten less than 5l into sixth of 12 in a Class 2 maiden at York (1m, good to soft) ten days ago; nurseries may be more his thing after this, though.
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5th

6

(5)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Leicester

El Montejean

9st 0lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Ben Lund

took keen hold, led

50/1

5th

6

(5)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Leicester

El Montejean

9st 0lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Ben Lund

took keen hold, led

50/1

11th

3

(10)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

El Montejean

9st 9lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Ben Lund

6f turf win for previous yard; poor form for current stable, latterly back on AW; enough to prove.

33/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
18-1 when beaten a head on his debut in a 14-runner Ayr novice (7f, good) last month; that form hasn't really been advertised since, but he should still play a part given normal improvement; half-brother to a couple of AW winners.
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3rd

2

(8)

18th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

14:08 Newcastle (AW)

Beyond Reproach

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

took keen hold, led, headed and chased clear leader after 1f, shaken up and led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, soon outpaced

2/1

2nd

3

(11)

15th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

13:20 Ayr

Beyond Reproach

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

disputed lead, pushed along over 2f out, led narrowly over 1f out, ridden and kept on final 110yds, headed towards finish

16/1

Form: 2851 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Twice disappointed after a narrow defeat on his Hamilton debut in June (6f, good), but bounced right back when making all to easily win a maiden over this C&D last month; that form has already received a boost and, although this is likely to prove harder under a penalty, he has to be respected given his proven effectiveness here.
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3rd

5

16th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 103y

Class 3

17:50 Aintree

Lord Sams Castle

11st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Iain Jardine

Fairly useful Flat-racer who won twice over 7f on Tapeta in the autumn; not seen since a lesser effort in January, though, and his stamina for hurdling is not assured.

4/1

2

(4)

11th May 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

13:50 Southwell (AW)

Lord Sams Castle

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Iain Jardine

Both wins on the Tapeta at Newcastle, in a maiden and nursery over 7f; there were no apparent excuses over C&D when last seen in January and others might be better treated.

20/1

5th
10 (7)
Tiger Trap

12/1

Form: 4

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bred for speed, but didn't seem to lack for stamina when fourth of 14 on his Redcar debut (7f, good to soft; 50-1) this month; form yet to be seriously tested, but that was an encouraging start and he is a half-brother to a five-time AW winner for the stable.
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10th

10

(5)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Tiger Trap

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Tom Tate

15-race maiden who has yet to be placed and was only eighth of nine over C&D three weeks ago; blinkers are now tried but mark has bottomed out and he makes no appeal.

20/1

10th

10

(5)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Tiger Trap

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Tom Tate

15-race maiden who has yet to be placed and was only eighth of nine over C&D three weeks ago; blinkers are now tried but mark has bottomed out and he makes no appeal.

20/1

8

(7)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:17 Newcastle (AW)

Tiger Trap

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Tom Tate

Maiden (0-14); continues to fall in the weights but there were few positives seven weeks ago from his latest start (1m3f) on first attempt beyond 1m; best to look elsewhere for the solution.

25/1

16/1

Form: 3

Last run: 158 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
16-1 but showed some ability when third of five on his Hamilton debut (5f, soft) in May; this trip should be within range given his breeding, but it's a concern that he hasn't been seen since (gelded in the meantime); may be best watched.
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7th

12

(9)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:24 Redcar

Silverlode

9st 2lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Brian Ellison

Pick of his AW form would give him claims but he's been badly out of sorts since April, with and without headgear; too much to prove for comfort.

16/1

14th

14

(11)

3rd Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Silverlode

8st 8lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Brian Ellison

Went close in a C&D nursery in December off a 12lb higher mark; disappointing in 2023 but the combination of new headgear and a return to this track could revive his fortunes.

20/1

8th

8

(5)

13th Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:35 Carlisle

Silverlode

8st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Brian Ellison

Regressive performer who has been soundly beaten on last three starts; yet to race on turf quicker than soft and enough to prove back on this surface.

12/1

66/1

Form: 07

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two starts on turf (7f/7.7f) in August and has been gelded since; nurseries an option after this.
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5th

10

(5)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Redcar

Direct Hit

9st 7lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Tim Easterby

Ten-race maiden but he has a solid record in handicaps this year including an eyecatching second at Catterick (7f, soft) on his penultimate run; same mark here and he shouldn't be far away.

16/1

5th

11

(6)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Leicester

Direct Hit

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, outpaced when carried right 2f out, kept on inside final furlong

10/1

2nd

2

(1)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Catterick

Direct Hit

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Tim Easterby

held up in rear, outpaced and struggling 4f out, still plenty to do when switched to near side over 2f out, wandered around over 1f out, headway inside final furlong, went third final 110yds, went second towards finish, nearest finish

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
March foal by Starspangledbanner; £44,000 yearling, 60,000euros breeze-up purchase in May; dam French 1m winner, half-sister to 6f Listed winner Letters Of Note and Listed-placed 7f 2yo winner Island Vision out of 1m AW winner; stable has a fine record with 2yos first time out and won this with a newcomer last year; watch the market.
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6

(1)

15th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

20:50 Haydock

Victoria County

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Archie Watson

took keen hold, prominent, led after 2f, looked to go wrong and pulled up quickly over 4f out

8/1

3rd

8

(3)

27th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

19:40 Salisbury

Victoria County

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon hung left, no extra final 110yds

4/1

3rd

3

(5)

29th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

15:00 Ripon

Victoria County

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Archie Watson

Promise amidst evident inexperience on his AW debut last October; better effort when third of 15 at Yarmouth two weeks ago (1m2f, soft) when he was sent off at a much bigger price than his reopposing stablemate Natzor; his proven ability on slow ground will be an asset; capable of better.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
February foal by Time Test; 5,000gns foal, 55,000gns yearling; dam sprint maiden (RPR 63), half-sister to Listed winners Aaahayson (6f) and Take Ten (UAE 5f dirt) and useful 6f-7f winner Thebes out of a Listed-placed 5f winner; stable has the occasional 2yo winner first time out, but already gelded and probably best watched unless market suggests otherwise.
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3

27th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

17:50 Newton Abbot

Quizlet

11st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Mark Gillard

Showed some ability at up to 9.4f on the Flat for Charlie Fellowes but struggled (albeit on good to soft ground) when upped to 1m2f for last month's stable debut; one of two hurdling debutants for Mark Gillard here.

20/1

4

(2)

18th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

17:45 Salisbury

Quizlet

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Gillard

Out of the frame in all six starts and was beaten a long way on stable debut here (1m2f, good to soft) last month; needs the longer trip and application of blinkers (has worn cheekpieces) to make a big difference.

33/1

7

(2)

27th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

20:10 Salisbury

Quizlet

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Gillard

12/1

Form: 3

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
12-1 when third of eight on her debut over C&D last month; that was a promising start, but Lord Sam's Castle won the other division in a much faster time so improvement will be required.
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7th

3

(5)

26th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Deepdale

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Contested three ordinary maiden/novice events here last backend, closing out with a fair effort over 6f; moves into handicaps with some potential and stepping back up in trip should suit.

11/2

6

(6)

4th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Newcastle (AW)

Deepdale

9st 0lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Edward Bethell

Contested three ordinary maiden/novice events here last backend, closing out with a fair effort over today's trip; looks to start handicap life on a workable mark.

14/1

5th

8

(4)

2nd Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Deepdale

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Edward Bethell

Shaped with some promise when a staying-on third of eight here on debut in September but she dropped out in another 7f novice here since, beating only one rival; has something to prove on this drop in trip.

25/1

100/1

Form: 68

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished a well-beaten last on both starts over 1m, the first of them here; impossible to recommend.
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0

4

3rd Oct 2023

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

14:00 Sedgefield

Helianthus

11st 2lb

J: Thomas Dowson

T: Philip Kirby

in touch with leaders, slightly hampered 1st

40/1

14th

16

(14)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

16:35 Carlisle

Helianthus

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Philip Kirby

always behind

100/1

8th

8

(8)

13th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Wetherby

Helianthus

8st 5lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Philip Kirby

Well beaten on all starts, including back on turf last time at Carlisle; would be a surprise winner.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £74.50
Straight Forecast £75.75
Trifecta £261.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lord Sam's Castle

RP Ratings:

Beyond Reproach

NEWMARKET:

Naxos

The Guardian:

El Montejean

The Sun:

Naxos

Daily Record:

El Montejean

POSTDATA:

Lord Sam's Castle

Telegraph:

Lord Sam's Castle

Daily Mail:

Lord Sam's Castle

Daily Express:

Lord Sam's Castle

The Times:

Beyond Reproach

Daily Mirror:

Beyond Reproach

The Star:

Beyond Reproach