November 11 / 14.45 Newcastle (AW)

14.45

Standard To Slow

Talksport Powered By Fans EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5372.99
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Talksport Powered By Fans EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
100,000euros yearling; closely related to 1m4f turf/12.5f AW winner Royal Right (RPR 89); dam 1m-1m2f winner (including Group 2); fits the bill on pedigree and stable is operating at over 20% with 2yos this season.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(2)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:45 York

Chesspiece

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

prominent early, in touch with leaders after 1f, smooth headway and went second 6f out

10/1

6th

6

(2)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 50y

Class 1

19:07 Sandown

Chesspiece

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

disputed lead, prominent after 2f, lost ground over 3f out, weakened and eased 2f out

5/1

14/1

  • Place: £7.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
62,000gns yearling; brother to winners Platinum Warrior (1m-1m2f including US Grade 2; RPR 108) and Pons Aelius (1m4f; 88), both successful on AW, out of a 1m Group 2 winner in France; has a classy pedigree and has to be respected on debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

5

(15)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

18:55 Hamilton

Hadrianus

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

Has shown some useful form without getting his head in front this season; beat only one in 2m Newbury handicap last month though so needs to get back on track.

20/1

12th

14

(6)

22nd Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 2

14:25 Newbury

Hadrianus

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Johnston

in touch with leaders

8/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
300,000euros yearling; sixth foal; half-brother to five French winners including Welwal (7.5f-1m including 2yo AW/Group 3; RPR 106) and Epistrophy (Listed-placed 7f 2yo; 104); one of two nicely bred types for the Gosdens.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(3)

13th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newmarket

Humanity

8st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

midfield, brief headway 3f out, soon weakened, tailed off

11/4

1st

12

(12)

27th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 3

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Humanity

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Smart form on sole 2yo start (1m2f, Tapeta); turned over on reappearance but made all in good style on Lingfield Polytrack since (1m4f; first-time blinkers, retained); promising type for handicaps; can improve.

9/2

1st

3

(4)

6th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Humanity

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: John & Thady Gosden

soon led at steady pace, increased tempo 3f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, readily

5/2

Form: 43 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved a little on debut form when 2l third of seven at Wolverhampton (9.4f) four weeks ago, short of room final 1f; probably needs more progress but his experience should stand him in good stead; could have a say.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

(5)

2nd May 2023

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

14:40 Nottingham

Artisand

9st 2lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

towards rear, pushed along and dropped to last halfway, soon eased, pulled up and dismounted over 3f out

9/2

5th

10

(11)

29th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Lingfield (AW)

Artisand

8st 6lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

slowly into stride, in touch with leaders, headway to lead on outer after 1f, switched left and against rail from over 7f out, shaken up when headed over 2f out

4/1

4th

1

(6)

11th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

14:45 Newcastle (AW)

Artisand

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Charlie & Mark Johnston

prominent, switched to near side 3f out, disputing lead when ridden 2f out, outpaced but kept on from over 1f out

8/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
95,000gns yearling; brother to 1m/1m1f winner Glam De Vega; dam 7.5f-1m4f winner (including 2yo/Listed), closely related to 1m Group 1 winner Poetic Flare; one of several interesting newcomers here; check the betting.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(14)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:20 Carlisle

Banderas

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Not seen on the Flat since hard-fought course win (2m1f, soft) last summer but produced career-best hurdle performance when winning on good ground last month and is evidently in very good nick; respected.

7/2

1st

7

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

20:20 Hexham

Banderas

11st 11lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Sam England

Won a Southwell maiden hurdle (2m4f, good; first-time tongue-tie) and a Carlisle Flat handicap (2m1f, soft) last summer, but handicap hurdle debut in September was too bad to be true; however, he made a promising return here over 2m 17 days ago when shaping as though he'd improve for the outing; interesting back up in trip.

16/1

Form: 8

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Weak in the market when only eighth of 11 on debut at Newmarket (1m, good; 22-1) last month, reluctant to enter stalls and fading late on; will need improvement to figure here but he's well bred and it's possible.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(5)

1st Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Newmarket (July)

Serengeti Sunset

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: John & Thady Gosden

Six-race maiden; ran creditably in first-time cheekpieces at Sandown most recently, finishing 3l second to Zara's Return; gets a 6lb pull with that rival and has possibilities in the retained headgear.

5/1

2nd

6

(5)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

15:50 Sandown

Serengeti Sunset

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Unraced on firmer than good; well beaten at Beverley (1m2f; caught out wide) on handicap debut; creditable third of 13 at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) eight days ago, staying on from the rear, puts him in the picture but gives him 4l to find on runner-up Penzance; cheekpieces enlisted.

11/4

3rd

3

(6)

8th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Serengeti Sunset

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

held up in rear

5/1

6/1

Form: 23 BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Similar form in two 1m novice events, third of nine when odds-on at Leicester (good) last month; again faces some well-bred newcomers but he ought to be in the thick of things if staying this longer trip (mixed messages from pedigree).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(6)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

13:55 Musselburgh

Power Of Gold

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John & Sean Quinn

Just one win from his 21 starts but he's been a creditable third on two of his three starts this season, most recently at Chepstow (7f, good); he's probably fine on good to soft; in the mix if he's on another going day.

5/1

3rd

2

(8)

21st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Chepstow

Power Of Gold

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Sean Quinn

Only 1-20 but his comeback run was encouraging, over 1m at Pontefract; Wetherby next time was disappointing but he did go down by only a neck on his last run over 7f (last August) and he's his Yorkshire-based yard's only runner on the card; Oisin Murphy rides.

6/1

2

(8)

21st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Chepstow

Power Of Gold

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Sean Quinn

Only 1-20 but his comeback run was encouraging, over 1m at Pontefract; Wetherby next time was disappointing but he did go down by only a neck on his last run over 7f (last August) and he's his Yorkshire-based yard's only runner on the card; Oisin Murphy rides.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bred in the purple (by Sea The Stars out of a smart 1m2f/1m4f winner) and he fetched 450,000gns as a yearling; Sir Mark Prescott's 2yos have had a quiet season but market support for this one would be significant.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

18

(1)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

18:05 Ascot

Pledgeofallegiance

8st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Has mostly run well since handicapping, one of the exceptions on his sole visit to this track but that was on soft ground and the only time he's had a visor (usually wears cheekpieces); three front-running wins on turf at up to 2m last season and renewed his progress this term, always prominent when scoring from Temporize at Goodwood (2m) last time; whether he can get a good enough early position from stall 1 is a worry, as he's not been quick to find his stride this term, but otherwise he should run very well.

12/1

1st

3

(4)

24th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:25 Goodwood

Pledgeofallegiance

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

dwelt start, pushed along soon after start, took keen hold, raced in second

6/1

1st

3

(4)

24th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:25 Goodwood

Pledgeofallegiance

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

dwelt start, pushed along soon after start, took keen hold, raced in second

6/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£40,000 yearling; son of Expert Eye; not crying out for 1m2f judged on pedigree but worth monitoring in the market, with stable running two.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(8)

13th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:20 Wetherby

Fools Gambit

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Ex-Hugo Palmer; modest efforts so far, including when tailed off on stable debut/reappearance at Haydock (1m, good to firm; first run since being gelded) last month; cheekpieces now tried; plenty to prove.

33/1

9th

9

(8)

26th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 212y

Class 5

17:00 Haydock

Fools Gambit

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Three runs for Hugo Palmer towards the end of last year and was down the field each time (7f-1m2f); gelded since and has changed stables (remains in the same ownership); this handicap debut provides a far more realistic opportunity and it will be interesting to see how he goes in the betting.

25/1

12th

5

(5)

6th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:50 Southwell (AW)

Fools Gambit

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Hugo Palmer

Has not troubled the judge in AW races over 1m2f and 8.5f; drops further in distance needing improvement.

25/1

11/2

Form: 5

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bred to be useful and has a Derby entry; seemed too green to do himself justice when over 8l fifth of eight at Newmarket (1m, good to soft; 13-2) six weeks ago, but the way he kept on suggests this longer trip will suit him well; open to plenty of progress; should make his presence felt this time.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 164y

Class 4

14:55 Plumpton

Luna Effect

11st 4lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

took keen hold, held up in rear, headway 3 out, carried right home turn, not fluent 2 out, kept on run-in

8/1

3rd

5

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 164y

Class 4

14:55 Plumpton

Luna Effect

11st 4lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

took keen hold, held up in rear, headway 3 out, carried right home turn, not fluent 2 out, kept on run-in

8/1

3rd

2

(3)

12th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

18:00 Brighton

Luna Effect

9st 8lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Has yet to win on the Flat or over jumps and had the run of the race up front when collared at Lingfield last time (1m4f; January); still needs respecting on the back of a positive run.

5/1

50/1

Form: 95

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in two runs in the mud in October; lots to find on AW debut.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(1)

5th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Thirsk

Ten Bob Note

8st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Declan Carroll

No impact, including in this season's three handicaps and last two were over 1m6f; badly hampered early on the latest, so that can be forgiven.

20/1

7th

9

(10)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

14:50 Redcar

Ten Bob Note

8st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Fair sixth in muddling race at Wetherby last time out (1m6f, good to soft) but has plenty to find overall and is 1lb out of the handicap.

25/1

6th

4

(5)

30th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Wetherby

Ten Bob Note

8st 12lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Declan Carroll

Cut little ice in his three runs last autumn and it was the same story on handicap debut at Thirsk (1m4f, soft) early this month; dam 2m winner, so this extra distance could help but he needs to show something very new.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Already gelded; changed hands for just £1,200gns in September; isn't sure to stay this far on pedigree; others appeal more on paper.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(9)

22nd Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

13:25 Thirsk

London Legend

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ann Duffield

fractious at the post, took keen hold, in touch with leaders, raced slightly wide but went second after 1f

100/1

12th

7

(5)

11th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

14:45 Newcastle (AW)

London Legend

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ann Duffield

never better than mid-division

50/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £151.70
Straight Forecast £176.37
Trifecta £894.90

Selections

Daily Mail:

Humanity

SPOTLIGHT:

Luna Effect

The Times:

Hadrianus

Telegraph:

Pledgeofallegiance

NEWMARKET:

Serengeti Sunset

The Sun:

Power Of Gold

POSTDATA:

Artisand

D Express:

Humanity

Daily Mirror:

Humanity

The Star:

Humanity

Daily Record:

Humanity

The Guardian:

Luna Effect