November 15 / 17.45 Newcastle (AW)

17.45

Standard To Slow

Talksport Download The App EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Talksport Download The App EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
92,000gns foal; half-sister to winners Project Dante (Group-placed 5f 2yo; RPR 104) and Lauded (GB 2yo/Qatar 6f; 101); dam Listed-placed 6f 2yo winner (97); betting to guide on debut.
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11th

4

(5)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:40 York

Silent Words

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

squeezed out start, soon recovered and led at fast pace, reduced lead 2f out, headed when hung badly left and lost ground quickly over 1f out, weakened over 1f out

66/1

7th

2

(1)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 1

15:25 Musselburgh

Silent Words

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

slowly into stride, soon recovered and in touch with leaders on inner

20/1

2nd
4 (2)
Colnago

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 3642

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Ran as well as he ever has when second of 15 in a 6f novice at Redcar last month; quick enough to cope with the drop in trip but others have achieved more; not at best in one run on Tapeta.
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2nd

2

(1)

26th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Colnago

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Placed in three of his six runs as a 2yo, including a narrow defeat over 5f here in November; far too keen in a Southwell handicap 18 days ago but that race has worked out well and he is a key player back in a maiden.

8/1

4th

6

(4)

8th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Colnago

8st 12lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Disappointing on handicap debut here (5f) last month when wearing first-time cheekpieces; however, the headgear is left off here and he's of interest on earlier 5f/6f form, including a close second on the Newcastle Tapeta.

8/1

9th

2

(7)

15th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

14:03 Southwell (AW)

Colnago

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

walked to post, pressed leaders, disputed lead from over 3f out, pushed along and lost position over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened gradually

7/2

12/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 8

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Raced freely before dropping away in the closing stages on his Salisbury debut in September (7f, good to soft); open to improvement but not necessarily bred to be a 5f horse.
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5th

12

(6)

8th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

De Bruyne

8st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Won a Newcastle novice (6f, AW) late last year and has made the frame in his last three starts in turf handicaps, including when a close fourth of 12 at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; extra furlong should be within range and frame material again.

11/2

4th

5

(12)

18th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Newmarket (July)

De Bruyne

9st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: Ed Walker

in rear

7/2

4th

4

(7)

29th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Salisbury

De Bruyne

9st 11lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Ed Walker

Progressed to win a 6f AW novice at two and ran his best race of this season when third in new blinkers at Newbury (6f, good to firm); chance on that run, though has no headgear this time and softish ground remains something of a grey area.

7/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to a minor 5f 2yo winner out of a 5f 2yo winner; stable amongst the winners but they aren't renowned for 2yo success.
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12th

2

(4)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Keep It Hush

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Showed some promise in 5f novices on Tapeta and wouldn't judge her too harshly on her well-beaten ninth at Catterick on her handicap debut two weeks ago as the ground was extremely testing; dropped 3lb and bred to do better at some point.

25/1

9th

1

(2)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:42 Catterick

Keep It Hush

9st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

took keen hold, pressed leader, briefly led 2f out

14/1

5th

6

(4)

3rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Keep It Hush

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

10/1

4/1

Form: 109 D

Last run: 115 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a small-field fillies' maiden at Ascot on her debut in May; came up short in two Group races in the summer but she could get back on track now returning to a lesser grade.
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10th

8

(7)

14th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Omniqueen

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Highly tried for David Loughnane as a 2yo after making a winning start over this trip at Ascot; beat only one home on her final outing so has questions to answer having been off since and joined the same yard as Rock Girl.

20/1

7th

4

(7)

1st Dec 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Omniqueen

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David Loughnane

Campaigned at Ascot on turf, winning 5f maiden then highly tried in two Group races; respectable fifth in Newcastle nursery switched to AW and may improve for that run, having been off for four months; not dismissed.

8/1

5th

2

(12)

15th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Omniqueen

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: David Loughnane

Made all to win a small-field fillies' maiden at Ascot on her debut in May; came up short in two Group races in the summer but she could get back on track now returning to a lesser grade.

4/1

OUR TIP

11/4

Form: 2210 D

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Improved with each of her first three starts, getting off the mark in a 5f fillies' maiden at Sandown in July; got trapped on the far rail when down the field at York in August but she was only 4-1 for that 18-runner nursery and it is a run that can be easily discounted; returns from a break with her yard in flying form; big player.
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3rd

3

(3)

10th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

15:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mrs U S A

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

Sandown maiden winner (5f, good to firm) last summer who was returning from 132 days off when beaten a neck over C&D a fortnight ago; 2lb higher, but still respected with the run under her belt.

11/4

2nd

7

(4)

27th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 2

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mrs U S A

8st 5lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: George Boughey

Found more improvement when justifying favouritism in a Sandown maiden (5f, good to firm) last July; had some serious traffic issues in a York nursery (6f) next time but she was well below form again in a Newcastle novice in her final 2yo run; still lightly raced but has bit to prove upped to 7f on her return and yard also runs River Pride.

3/1

6th

1

(14)

15th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mrs U S A

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: George Boughey

Improved with each of her first three starts, getting off the mark in a 5f fillies' maiden at Sandown in July; got trapped on the far rail when down the field at York in August but she was only 4-1 for that 18-runner nursery and it is a run that can be easily discounted; returns from a break with her yard in flying form; big player.

11/4

Form:

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
150-1 when a never-dangerous 12th of 18 at Thirsk in May (6f, good); should do better in time but not easily recommended.
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2

(17)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Northern Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Effective on AW and turf; respectable third in big field at Doncaster (6f) returned to this sphere last time; remains on a workable mark and gained last two wins over 5f.

11/1

3rd

18

(3)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Northern Spirit

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race at Newcastle in January was a first; won't mind getting back on the grass and he is proven in big-field handicaps; could go well at a price.

33/1

7th

2

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Northern Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race here last month was a first; ran okay over 7f here last week and capable of a big run but he is a risky proposition.

14/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£6,000 yearling; half-brother to 6f-1m2f winner Kennocha (RPR 75); dam a 1m AW winner (83); stable not renowned for winning 2yo newcomers and he has a useful standard to aim at here.
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5th

6

(5)

9th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mr Squires

8st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Made all to win a 7f handicap here in June; not beaten a rival in three subsequent runs; has the pace to be effective at this trip and he's favoured by these weights; not ruled out.

5/1

12th

1

(9)

18th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Mr Squires

10st 4lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Dual winner from the front this season, including over C&D in April off 12lb lower, who hasn't been able to dominate the past twice and has been eased off each time; needs to bounce back and also show this mark within range.

12/1

13th

5

(8)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:45 Southwell (AW)

Mr Squires

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Successful under positive rides over C&D in April and at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) in June; taken on in front when last of nine at Chester (7.6f, good) ten days later; not many confirmed front-runners among this opposition, so he could be dangerous if allowed his own way.

8/1

66/1

Form: 9

Last run: 111 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
66-1 for his debut at Redcar in July when beaten over 8l into ninth of the 14 runners; significant improvement is required.
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9th

7

(12)

31st Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Storminghull

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Out of the frame in all seven starts including after seven months off on stable debut at Thirsk (6f, good) in August; off another 81 days since and enough to prove.

7/1

7th

14

(10)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Thirsk

Storminghull

9st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David C Griffiths

Unplaced in six starts but he's hinted at ability and attracted good market support on his only run for David Brown in January (7f, AW; visored first time); no headgear on this stable debut and may come on for the run.

33/1

7th

2

(8)

21st Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Storminghull

9st 8lb

J: Dale Swift

T: David Brown

Out of the frame in five starts over 5f/6f for Nigel Tinkler; extra furlong should be just about within range on stable debut, but he does need to improve; visor replaces cheekpieces.

8/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£10,000 yearling, £65,000 2yo; half-brother to 6f winner Misteria (RPR 72) and bumper winner Single Edition; dam a 5.7f 2yo winner (88); one of two newcomers for Bryan Smart and worth a market check.
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4th

2

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Ripon

Herakles

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

C&D winner; consistent in defeat on AW before making a successful return to turf at Nottingham (5f, good) 19 days ago, with reopposing Dc Cogent and Marajito behind in third and fifth; did that quite comfortably but a 6lb rise puts him 3lb above his highest win mark of 66; has also yet to score back-to-back in his 41-race career.

2/1

1st

7

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

16:00 Nottingham

Herakles

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Has reached the frame on AW in his last six starts including when a close second at Newcastle (5f; tongue-tie added) last month; record of 1-21 on turf but conditions should be fine back in this sphere and he had a close call off 1lb higher at Beverley last summer; interesting contender for yard that has won this race in the last two years.

3/1

2nd

5

(2)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Herakles

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Three of his four wins have come over C&D; not beaten far at Southwell on his last two starts; dropped another 1lb and he's a leading contender back at this track; stable runs three here.

4/1

11th
3 (5)
Amerrone

12/1

Form: 6

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Good pedigree and he attracted support on his Ripon debut in September (6f, good) but finished well beaten having looked ill at ease on the track; should be capable of much better.
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11th

1

(10)

4th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Amerrone

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

prominent

9/2

25/1

Form: 4235

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Hasn't built on the promise of her C&D debut in June; hood added for the first time; plenty of improvement required to take this.
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10th

10

(10)

16th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Beverley

Mystical Dreams

8st 13lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

ducked sharply left start, raced wide, rushed up and prominent soon after start, led after 1f, pushed along and headed 2f out, ridden over 1f out, lost ground quickly inside final furlong

16/1

8th

7

(3)

4th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Thirsk

Mystical Dreams

8st 11lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Runner-up in a Beverley novice last July (5f, good to firm); has raced mainly on the AW since and hasn't progressed (excuses last time); half-sister to prolific sprint winner Copper Knight; may do better.

12/1

8th

8

(7)

15th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mystical Dreams

8st 13lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

ducked sharply left start and hampered rivals start, took keen hold, prominent

10/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
100-1 when well beaten in a 7f fillies' novice here last month; drop in trip needs to make a huge difference.
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9th

12

(9)

1st May 2024

Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:35 Pontefract

Maddisonelle

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Gillian Boanas

Poor maiden who arrives on the back of below-par efforts in 7f/1m handicaps at Newcastle; she's hard to fancy.

50/1

9th

12

(9)

1st May 2024

Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:35 Pontefract

Maddisonelle

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Gillian Boanas

Poor maiden who arrives on the back of below-par efforts in 7f/1m handicaps at Newcastle; she's hard to fancy.

50/1

6th

10

(10)

26th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Maddisonelle

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Gillian Boanas

Poor maiden who's yet to make the frame; again holds only outside claims.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
65,000gns foal, 60,000gns yearling; half-brother to three winners, notably Listed-winning sprinter Forever In Dreams (RPR 113); dam a maiden half-sister to high-class sprinter Marchand D'Or; one of two newcomers for Bryan Smart and also for the owners.
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3rd

3

(5)

26th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Data Leak

9st 0lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Good pedigree and attracted some support at big odds on his debut here ten weeks ago (5f) but he was slowly away, green and weakened quickly from halfway (bled from the nose); should be capable of better but there are obvious risks attached.

25/1

5

(6)

15th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Data Leak

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

65,000gns foal, 60,000gns yearling; half-brother to three winners, notably Listed-winning sprinter Forever In Dreams (RPR 113); dam a maiden half-sister to high-class sprinter Marchand D'Or; one of two newcomers for Bryan Smart and also for the owners.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £18.40
Straight Forecast £13.61
Trifecta £114.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mrs U S A

D Express:

Colnago

The Times:

Silent Words

The Sun:

Colnago

RP Ratings:

Mrs U S A

POSTDATA:

Mrs U S A

NEWMARKET:

Mrs U S A

Telegraph:

Mrs U S A

The Guardian:

Mrs U S A

Daily Mail:

Mrs U S A

Daily Mirror:

Mrs U S A

The Star:

Mrs U S A

Daily Record:

Mrs U S A