December 03 / 18.50 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.50

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It’s Time To Turn To talkSPORT Novice Stakes (AW Championships Fast-Track Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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It’s Time To Turn To talkSPORT Novice Stakes (AW Championships Fast-Track Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 191 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
All three starts at York; not up to the Group 3 Acomb but has won novices either side, looking suited by the drop to 6f when making all last time; hood worn on that occasion is left off now; more to come from him.
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16th

11

(5)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Shaquille

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Julie Camacho

It's a concern he's reared at the start and been slowly away the last twice, but he recovered each time to post impressive Group 1 wins in the Commonwealth Cup (6f, good to firm) and the July Cup (6f, good to soft); has won seven of his eight starts and on form he stands out as the one to beat.

10/11

1st

9

(9)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Shaquille

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Julie Camacho

reared start and slowly away, pulled hard, raced in last, rapid headway and went second 4f out, led under 3f out, ridden and hung left final furlong, kept on well

3/1

1st

8

(4)

23rd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Shaquille

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Julie Camacho

reared start and slowly away

9/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.50

Form: 05

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Had wind surgery after finishing down the field on his Glorious Goodwood debut; fared a lot better when making eyecatching late headway into fifth in a C&D novice on his return to action three weeks ago; definitely capable of better but he will need to advance his form a good deal to go close here.
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6th

6

(2)

16th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harry Magnus

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

His last win was over two years ago and he has record of 70767787 since December; mark continues to tumble but he has lots to prove and needs a major upturn in form.

16/1

7th

8

(1)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Redcar

Harry Magnus

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

His mark continues to tumble but he hasn't been shaping as though he's about to take advantage; a first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.

16/1

7th

8

(1)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Redcar

Harry Magnus

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

His mark continues to tumble but he hasn't been shaping as though he's about to take advantage; a first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.

16/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 63712 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Much improved after a gelding operation when making a successful nursery debut at Kempton (6f) in October; backed that up when second in a similar event at the same venue the following month; has a bit to find here but there might be more to come from him on AW.
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3rd

3

(5)

1st Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Chester

Tenjin

9st 2lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: John Ryan

Close Listed third at Lingfield (7f, AW) in March but unable to hit the same heights on turf on his last four starts and others are preferred.

25/1

9th

4

(9)

2nd Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 1

17:10 Epsom

Tenjin

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

Close Listed third at Lingfield (7f, AW) in March but unable to hit the same heights on turf on his last three starts and others are preferred.

66/1

8th

2

(3)

6th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:15 Newmarket

Tenjin

9st 7lb

J: Adam Kirby

T: John Ryan

Ran well in the face of stiff tasks on his first two starts for John Ryan, finishing third in a Lingfield Listed event (7f) and a conditions race at Kempton (1m); did so again, at 80-1 but beaten only just over 3l, when sixth of eight in 7f Listed race at Newmarket on Friday.

40/1

Form: 582222 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
0-6 but has finished runner-up on his last four starts, the latest in a 7f nursery here on his AW debut; his effort petered out a little in the closing stages on that occasion so this drop back to 6f should suit; draw not ideal but should still be thereabouts under William Buick.
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9th

5

(13)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Danger Alert

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Still consistent but hasn't won in three years and isn't as good now; just a fair comeback effort over 5f here 12 days ago in second-time cheekpieces (has often worn a visor) but won't mind going back up in trip now he's had a run.

12/1

Form: 451551 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
5f maiden winner in September; only fifth on her next two outings but back on the up with a bang when easily winning a 6f Newcastle nursery 18 days ago; a bit more will be needed if she's to come out on top here, though.
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11th

1

(14)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

20:20 York

Havana By The Sea

9st 9lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Craig Lidster

On a handy mark judged on AW form towards end of last year but hasn't performed at the same level this season and needs to raise her game.

20/1

2

(1)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Thirsk

Havana By The Sea

9st 10lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Craig Lidster

Her best efforts have come on AW but she's effective on fast turf; low-key run at York on Saturday; others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

11th

14

(5)

17th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Havana By The Sea

9st 5lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Craig Lidster

Pretty useful sprint 2yo last year but hasn't posed a serious threat in three handicap starts over 6f/7f this term, the latest at Newbury only ten days ago; the sole 3yo in the line-up; others more obvious.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 461402

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Handy sort who has won at Nottingham and Musselburgh (both 5f, good) and put up his best performance when narrowly denied in a York nursery over an extended 5f in October; subsequently gelded; good form chance if as effective on AW for last year's winning yard.
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18th

4

(1)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:20 York

Looking For Lynda

11st 10lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Craig Lidster

Well handicapped on last year's C&D form for Karl Burke but refused to race in April on final outing for that yard and down the field over C&D on recent stable debut, when again awkward at the start; risks attached.

33/1

14th

6

(6)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:07 York

Looking For Lynda

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Beaten 16 times since his C&D win in September 2023; has often run well in defeat, including here, but he put a major black mark on his record at Nottingham in April, belatedly leaving the stalls but downing tools and bucking around immediately afterwards; the combination of a subsequent stable switch/wind surgery/change of headgear could all be beneficial and there's no doubt he has the ability to win a race like this; risky but feared.

10/1

1

(6)

9th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

14:35 Nottingham

Looking For Lynda

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

mounted in chute, refused to race, soon pulled up

5/2

Form: 516670

Last run: 86 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Scored at Windsor (5f, good to firm) on second run; limitations exposed in much better company (Group 2, Listed, two sales races) at 5f-6.5f so he'll need to find a bit more back from an 86-day break; first outing on AW.
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7th

10

(11)

10th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:55 York

Swift Asset

9st 5lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Good winner at Bath in July (5.5f, good to firm) and runner-up at Brighton one month later; not at his best at Sandown last week though and this demands a career best.

16/1

0

3

(10)

2nd Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:20 Sandown

Swift Asset

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Richard Hannon

Ready winner at Bath (extended 5f, good to firm) in July and ran at least as well at Brighton five weeks later; edging back up the weights but Ryan Moore is a positive booking; unlikely to be far away.

15/2

Form: 195 D

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Looked useful when winning easily on debut at Goodwood (6f, good) in June but a bit disappointing in his two subsequent starts for Harry & Roger Charlton; new connections acquired him for 38,000gns in October; has been gelded; early days but he needs to get back on track.
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11th

12

(1)

8th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Flag Flying

9st 3lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Won debut last June but no impact since; his six starts for this yard include two at this track; continues down the weights and now moves up from 6f, with a hood added; others are more solid.

25/1

9th

9

(6)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Flag Flying

9st 3lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

took keen hold, held up in midfield

25/1

8th

4

(6)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:18 Newcastle (AW)

Flag Flying

9st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Won on debut last June but failed to kick on for the Charltons and has struggled in his four starts for this yard, the addition of these accessories not helping over 5f here last week; races off the same mark today and he has enough to prove.

25/1

Form: 029411

Last run: 2 days

W: 10st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Fourth start for this yard when making all in 5f Newcastle nursery 39 days ago; has plenty to find on the figures giving weight away to higher-rated rivals here, though; engaged 8.30 Chelmsford Thursday.
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7th

4

(7)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

14:40 Yarmouth

Michaelas Boy

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Robert Cowell

Prominent racer; won at Lingfield (5f, AW) in January on second start since returning to this stable and he went close over that same C&D next time; ran creditably back on turf at Nottingham (5f, good) 17 days ago but he has a better strike-rate on the AW (1-24 on turf).

10/1

6th

6

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:25 Nottingham

Michaelas Boy

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Robert Cowell

Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf and it's four years since his sole success in this sphere; not the percentage call in this first grass attempt since last August.

12/1

Non-runners

Michaela's Boy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £58.50
Straight Forecast £61.25
Trifecta £287.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Looking For Lynda

POSTDATA:

Danger Alert

Daily Mail:

Havana By The Sea

D Express:

Shaquille

NEWMARKET:

Danger Alert

Telegraph:

Danger Alert

Daily Record:

Danger Alert

The Star:

Havana By The Sea

The Sun:

Shaquille

RP Ratings:

Looking For Lynda

The Times:

Looking For Lynda

The Guardian:

Looking For Lynda

Daily Mirror:

Looking For Lynda