December 10 / 14.19 Newcastle (AW)

14.19

Standard To Slow

Talksport Download The App EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Talksport Download The App EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Snow showers

Abandoned

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
10,000gns son of Mukhadram; dam is unraced half-sister to 5f winners War Spirit and Fair Alibi, out of US 8.5f stakes winning half-sister to German 1,000/Oaks winner Que Belle; watching brief advised on debut unless the betting hints otherwise.
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7th

2

(5)

2nd Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

16:40 Hamilton

Dream Final

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Turned over at short odds in ordinary AW maiden last month on return from layoff; however, may improve with that outing under his belt and now switched to handicap level; not written off.

9/2

3rd

3

(4)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dream Final

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Showed ability over 7f on AW last winter, solid third at this course on final outing (first two have boosted the form since); leading contender provided he's in similar form at this longer distance on return from absence; headgear fitted.

4/5

3rd

3

(5)

13th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dream Final

8st 12lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Modest form in 7f AW maidens at Chelmsford and Newcastle; early days but he needs a great deal better.

33/1

Abandoned

Form: 2

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo

OR:

Form & Verdict
750,000euros son of Dubawi who made an encouraging start to his career when second at Wolverhampton (8.6f) three weeks ago, greenness under pressure (hung left) probably costing him victory; likely to improve and sets a good standard for the rest to aim at.
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OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Is related to a few winners, including the useful sprinter Tawny Port, but his stable isn't known for first-time-out 2yo winners.
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13th

13

(4)

16th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

14:55 Yarmouth

Musical Youth

9st 0lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Michael Herrington

Offered little on all his three starts early in 2023, beating only one in 1m3f Southwell novice eight months ago; this switch to handicaps needs to spark major improvement on his return.

66/1

11th

11

(4)

17th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Musical Youth

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Michael Herrington

No show at Newcastle (7f) or Southwell (1m); surely best watched today as well.

100/1

13th

8

(8)

24th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Musical Youth

8st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

25-1 and offered little short-term encouragement at Newcastle three weeks ago (7f).

66/1

Abandoned

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
His brother Nausha and half-brother Nagano were both very useful performers in these colours; newcomer who would have to enter the reckoning if the betting vibes are strong.
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2nd

2

(3)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Lingfield (AW)

Nazymbek

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

led

4/5

1st

6

(2)

22nd Dec 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:20 Lingfield (AW)

Nazymbek

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

prominent, pushed along on outer 2f out, soon pressed leader, kept on to lead inside final furlong, pushed out, readily

2/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

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0

7

6th Oct 2023

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

15:30 Fontwell

Vale Dolobo Dancer

11st 0lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Minor Flat form for David O'Meara, from 7f to 1m4f; has joined a good yard to go hurdling and headgear is applied.

5/1

7th

6

(1)

5th Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

19:00 Ripon

Vale Dolobo Dancer

9st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Has gone backwards and started a big price for his handicap debut last time, when well held behind a better-fancied stablemate; goes up in trip again tonight off a 3lb lower mark and Lincoln Rockstar looks his trainer's best chance.

25/1

4th

2

(1)

23rd Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:02 Leicester

Vale Dolobo Dancer

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David O’Meara

Has run three times (7f/8.6f) and taken backward steps since fairly encouraging debut in June; however, now goes handicapping off a modest mark and the step up in trip may help; one of two for yard; check betting.

9/1

Abandoned

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; closely related to 5f 2yo winner Dancing Rebel (RPR 84) and half-brother to winners Waikuku (Ireland/Hong Kong 7f-1m1f including Grade 1; 124) and It's Good To Laugh (7.3f 2yo/1m4f; 99); another newcomer in this line-up with something to recommend him on breeding.
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1st

15

(7)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Waipiro

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Won a hot Newmarket novice (1m2f, good) on reappearance before good second in the Lingfield Derby Trial (1m4f, AW); respectable sixth in the Derby (1m4f, good to firm) latest and could be thereabouts now back down in grade.

10/1

6th

13

(11)

3rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 1

13:30 Epsom

Waipiro

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

dwelt start

20/1

2nd

8

(2)

13th May 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Lingfield (AW)

Waipiro

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ed Walker

Derby and King Edward VII entry; half-brother to Waikuku (Ireland/Hong Kong 7f-1m1f, including Group 1; RPR 124); clear promise on Kempton Polytrack in December but, even so, to score with such authority at 25-1 in novice at Newmarket (1m2f, good; always prominent) last month was a huge step forward; due to run in Listed race there last week but his jockey was injured by another horse; work to do but looks open to plenty of further improvement.

10/1

Form: 5

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
220,000euros breeze-up buy in May who might have just needed the outing when fading into fifth on his 1m Kempton debut 24 days ago; that was likely a decent contest and he should play a prominent role here with improvement on the cards.
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14th

1

(1)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Goodwood

Wonder Legend

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

Has raced only four times on turf, with a soft-ground win on first occasion but lesser shows since, already dropping out when he was hampered in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot last time (50-1; pulled up); reliable and progressive on AW, surging to new heights with his two handicap wins (1m6f/2m) this March/April, but he's now 8lb higher than for latest win.

12/1

5

(3)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Wonder Legend

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

Has raced only three times on turf, with a soft-ground win on first occasion but lesser shows since, including at this meeting on good ground two years ago; on the other hand he's been reliable and progressive on AW, surging to new heights with his two handicap wins this March/April; latest was for a big prize at Newcastle (2m) and he did it in good style, so he's not miles away on ratings today but still has a lot to prove.

25/1

Abandoned

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
12,000gns sister to 7f/1m AW winner Honey Man (RPR 99) and half-sister to 1m2f winner Wisper (87); bred to have a future but likely best watched this time.
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7th

12

(11)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Killing Eve

8st 8lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Katie Scott

Has yet to make the frame in seven starts and she came in last of seven in 1m4f Hamilton handicap last month; she's very hard to make a case for.

66/1

7th

8

(3)

14th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

20:40 Hamilton

Killing Eve

8st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

took keen hold, held up in rear

33/1

12th

14

(6)

9th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Ayr

Killing Eve

8st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

Hasn't shown enough among her five runs to suggest she'll win this.

50/1

Form: 57

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Cost 360,000gns as a yearling but she's beaten only one home in two outings over 1m2f this autumn.
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6th

5

(2)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Red Bird

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Iain Jardine

360,000gns yearling; record has an uneven look to it but showed ability for the Johnstons from 1m2f to 1m6f; off since last April but this won't take much winning and interesting for yard among the winners.

4/1

7th

6

(4)

30th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Wetherby

Red Bird

8st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Charlie Johnston

360,000gns yearling buy but she's beaten just one rival in four starts and that was on debut; failed to show enough when last of three to Cinnodin in 1m6f AW handicap 16 days ago, so hopes seem to be pinned on the first-time headgear.

6/1

3rd

1

(1)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Red Bird

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

led, ran green with one circuit to go, raced in second 8f out, shaken up 5f out, pushed along 3f out, soon dropped to last and beaten

7/2

Abandoned

Form: 3

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Allowed to go off at 150-1 on her 7f course debut four weeks ago but she showed clear promise in third, keeping on well in the closing stages after starting slowly; 1m should be within range on that evidence; likely to progress.
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7

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:47 Thirsk

Zapphire

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Has won on good to soft but her latest three wins, at about 1m, came on good to firm; on a highish mark now but off since September and past evidence suggests she'll come on for the run.

14/1

2

(11)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 2

17:10 Nottingham

Zapphire

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Handles most ground and she's tactically versatile; has been generally reliable this season and she won in a tight finish at Windsor (1m) in August before a creditable third at York (1m1f) last month; still looks on a workable mark and she's respected with cheekpieces reapplied.

11/2

1

(1)

7th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 3

17:00 York

Zapphire

10st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

It was a deep handicap she contested at Goodwood and in solid form otherwise, winning for a fourth time by a short-head at Windsor 24 days ago (1m, good to firm); clear claims off 2lb higher if in similar form here.

8/1

Non-runners

Vale Dolobo Dancer

Verdict

If INTRICACY makes the expected improvement from his Wolverhampton debut he should be hard to beat. Wonder Legend was fifth in a warm-looking race at Kempton on his debut and is the obvious threat unless the betting vibes are strong surrounding newcomers Nazymbek and/or Waipiro. [Andrew Sheret]

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