December 02 / 15.38 Newcastle (AW)

15.38

Standard To Slow

Talksport Powered By Fans EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Talksport Powered By Fans EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 3

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
From a good family that has served the Elite Racing Club well; duly showed promise at Leicester (6f; 12-1) on debut, eventually running out of steam on the heavy ground but holding on for third; respected.
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5th

2

(3)

27th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

First Of May

10st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: James Fanshawe

raced in third

4/1

4th

3

(2)

4th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Of May

8st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: James Fanshawe

raced in last

7/4

1st

3

(4)

26th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Of May

9st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Fanshawe

Impressive over C&D on her handicap debut in May; not so good on turf on her next two starts and she gave up her unbeaten record on AW when a weak finisher at Newcastle four weeks ago; back against her own sex today but the last run does leave her with something to prove.

7/2

OUR TIP

5/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 31 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Prevailed by only a pixel in three-way photo at Redcar (6f) last time and incurs a 7lb penalty for that narrow win; however, this twice-raced colt is open to further progress and not left out of calculations.
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2

(6)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Project Black

9st 12lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Useful 2yo form at 6f, including on this track, but has had just four runs since and he's been soundly beaten in two runs after missing the whole of 2024; already 9lb lower than the first of them but lots to prove.

33/1

8th

4

(2)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Beverley

Project Black

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Promising 2yo, including a soft-ground Redcar win (6f); absent for 713 days prior to finishing tailed off in a 7f handicap at Redcar in April; that was his only run for Geoff Oldroyd and he's now back with his original trainer (and running in his colours) so presumably not felt to be a busted flush; risky but could yet bounce back.

33/1

14/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
28,000gns yearling; Camacho half-brother to GB 5f 2yo/Bahrain 6f winner Chimgan; dam placed 5.7f turf/7f AW, sister to winners Lynn Britt Cabin (7f) and La La Land (8.6f 2yo AW); check the betting.
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7th

1

(5)

29th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

18:25 Doncaster

All White Mate

10st 0lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

towards rear

11/1

3rd

5

(7)

2nd Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:38 Newcastle (AW)

All White Mate

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

prominent, led after 1f, headed but prominent after 2f

14/1

9/2

Form: 943

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Ties in closely with Project Black on Redcar form as he was just under 3l behind that winner and now gets a 9lb pull; creditable third at Doncaster (again over 6f) since; major player on bare figures.
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7th

2

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Patrick Morris

Six-time course winner, including twice from the front over C&D this winter; 4lb higher than for his last win and he's never defied a mark this lofty, but the promising Harry Vigors takes off 7lb and he may make a bold bid.

6/1

8th

7

(1)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

Six-time course winner who scored over C&D last month but that was a narrow success and he's been vulnerable in both runs since; looks weighted near his best and others are more persuasive.

12/1

3rd

5

(8)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Two 1m wins here this winter but more to prove at this trip; 3.5l behind Flowstate here 19 days ago and others look better treated.

11/2

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£28,000 yearling; by Acclamation; dam unraced sister to HK 5f winner Ace King, half-sister to 6f Listed winner Blanche Dubawi out of 5f Group 3 winner; one of two newcomers in the field; market instructive.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

4

(9)

28th Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Al Bidda

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Attracted support on his C&D debut 26 days ago and ran creditably, beaten under 4l into fifth; can do better but such progress will be needed.

10/1

5th

4

(4)

2nd Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:38 Newcastle (AW)

Al Bidda

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

in touch with leaders

8/1

50/1

Form: 99

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in both outings, beaten about 5l here (5f) latest; handicaps more suitable after this.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

33/1

Form: 6

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kept on for sixth in 6f maiden here last month, showing some ability; however, she was the 250-1 rank outsider and may have limited potential; now wears hood.
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9th

7

(3)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Instinct

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Adam West

0-4; has failed to improve in two turf runs for new yard this year, modest sixth at Windsor (1m) latest; progress is possible if she proves suited by the return to AW.

12/1

6th

4

(3)

23rd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

16:25 Windsor

Instinct

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Adam West

took keen hold, prominent

6/1

4th

5

(4)

1st Oct 2023

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 4

16:35 Epsom

Instinct

8st 13lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam West

Modest RPRs in a couple of 6f AW events at Newcastle last year for Lawrence Mullaney; had wind surgery since; withdrawn (refused to enter stalls) in June; needs major improvement for the new trip on reappearance.

50/1

33/1

Form: 7

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Just a modest debut effort (finished seventh over 7f) here three weeks ago, having been friendless in the betting; may be one for handicaps further down the line.
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14th

14

(2)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Stelios

8st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Phillip Makin

3yo maiden; close third at Beverley in June; not in anything like the same form since and needs a big revival back on AW; 0-7 in this sphere and has the same score on turf.

33/1

8th

10

(9)

27th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Stelios

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Phillip Makin

13-race maiden; chance on his C&D third in June, but well beaten at 50-1 last time at Thirsk (1m4f, good); would be a surprise winner.

25/1

12th

15

(13)

18th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

19:45 Thirsk

Stelios

8st 5lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Phillip Makin

0-12 and trail has gone cold again since June's Beverley half-length third (1m2f, good to firm), slower ground not necessarily at fault (fair fifth on soft in April); 1lb out of the handicap.

50/1

14/1

Form: 6

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Comfortably held in sixth place at Pontefract (6f) in October, running to a modest RPR; however, may improve with that outing/experience under his belt.
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7th

5

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

12:52 Chelmsford (AW)

Captain Dandy

9st 9lb

T: Stuart Williams

Three wins for previous yard; largely unconvincing form for current stable and chance depends on how well he reacts to new headgear.

10/1

7th

5

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

12:52 Chelmsford (AW)

Captain Dandy

9st 9lb

T: Stuart Williams

Three wins for previous yard; largely unconvincing form for current stable and chance depends on how well he reacts to new headgear.

10/1

6th

8

(8)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Captain Dandy

9st 3lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

took keen hold, led

16/1

Form:

Last run: 153 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Absent since inauspicious debut (finished last of 12) at Beverley five months ago; best watched.
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6th

11

(10)

14th May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Katar

9st 0lb

J: William Cox

T: Richenda Ford

38-race maiden; low-key seasonal return (after a wind op) at Salisbury ten days ago; maiden status set to remain intact.

33/1

6th

11

(10)

14th May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Katar

9st 0lb

J: William Cox

T: Richenda Ford

38-race maiden; low-key seasonal return (after a wind op) at Salisbury ten days ago; maiden status set to remain intact.

33/1

8th

9

(3)

4th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Salisbury

Katar

10st 2lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Richenda Ford

37-race maiden who finished last off today's basement mark on latest appearance in September; hopes are pinned on subsequent wind operation making a big difference.

33/1

Non-runners

Katar

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £13.40
Straight Forecast £11.83
Trifecta £44.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

First Of May

The Times:

Project Black

POSTDATA:

First Of May

NEWMARKET:

First Of May

Telegraph:

First Of May

D Express:

First Of May

The Sun:

First Of May

The Star:

First Of May

Daily Record:

First Of May

The Guardian:

Project Black

Daily Mail:

Project Black

Daily Mirror:

Project Black