December 28 / 17.25 Newcastle (AW)

17.25

Standard To Slow

talkSPORT Powered By Fans EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5372.99
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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talkSPORT Powered By Fans EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

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4/6 (Won)

  • Win: £1.34
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3221 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Placed in three novices before making a nonsense of his opening nursery mark at Kempton this month, making all to record a very easy success (6f); sets the standard back in a novice and still has time to do better.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(8)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:07 Yarmouth

Clipsham La Habana

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Both wins were in late 2022 and he has been looking regressive this year; wouldn't be the obvious answer after nearly three months off.

8/1

6

(13)

27th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Clipsham La Habana

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alice Haynes

His last win was over C&D but that was in a novice in December 2022; very well treated on old form but he's faded in his five runs this year and was beaten 15l at Chepstow (7-2) last time; had a difficult track position in that race but he needs a big turnaround back in trip.

9/1

12th

2

(2)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Chepstow

Clipsham La Habana

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alice Haynes

No win since late 2022; has dropped in the weights and his reappearance effort at Doncaster wasn't a bad run but he failed to build on it at Salisbury a fortnight ago; others appeal more.

6/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 04

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on his Beverley debut in July; more encouragement when fourth at Wolverhampton ten days ago (6f) but he needs to improve again and handicaps should offer easier pickings after this.
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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

14/1

  • Place: £6.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
30,000gns yearling; half-sister to winners History Writer (1m including Listed; RPR 103), Blenheim Boy (7f 2yo/1m; 95), Shouldering (7f; 88) and Edmond Dantes (1m2f; 79); 6f perhaps an inadequate test on debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(2)

21st Oct 2023

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tamay Girl

8st 13lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Alexandra Dunn

led at steady pace, headed halfway, raced in third and ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out

12/1

11th

10

11th Oct 2023

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:45 Ludlow

Tamay Girl

11st 0lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Alexandra Dunn

Safely held in low-grade Flat handicaps on all three starts for current stable (1m-1m2f); needs this switch to hurdling to show her in a much better light.

33/1

9th

12

(11)

30th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Tamay Girl

9st 2lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Alexandra Dunn

Ordinary for Richard Fahey and hasn't looked ready to win in two runs for her new yard lately; only holds outside claims.

33/1

Form:

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
50-1, slowly away and always in rear on debut here last month (7f); not easily recommended on that evidence.
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8th

6

(5)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Climate Change

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Placed in a similar race on handicap debut at Southwell (7f; 4-1) in February; made a low-key return at Yarmouth (last of nine) last month but, with the application of cheekpieces and that run under his belt, an improved effort remains a possibility.

12/1

9th

9

(2)

10th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Climate Change

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

in touch with leaders

8/1

Form: 404006

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Came to hand early, winning a 5f Ayr maiden on debut in April and following up at Kempton in May; progress has stalled more recently and she faces a tough task trying to concede weight all round back in a novice.
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6th

2

(6)

17th Jun 2023

Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Beautiful Eyes

9st 8lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Won her first two outings as a 2yo but unplaced in 11 starts since including all seven handicaps (6f to an extended 1m); another step up in trip today; risks attached.

6/1

8th

6

(1)

22nd May 2023

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

15:30 Redcar

Beautiful Eyes

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charlie Johnston

Won her first two outings as a 2yo but unplaced in ten starts since including all six handicaps, pulled up having lost her action four weeks ago; still to prove she wants this far.

12/1

4

(3)

25th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beautiful Eyes

9st 7lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

prominent

12/1

9/2

Form: 4 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off 7-4 favourite for debut at Wolverhampton 19 days ago (5f) but was towards the rear after a slow start and it might not pay to get too carried away with her late headway; the longer trip should suit, at least.
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6th

9

(8)

25th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Wiccan

8st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Hugo Palmer

Made a sound start to her handicap career when keeping on through the gloom for third over 7f at Wolverhampton under Billy Loughnane on Saturday evening; her quite useful pedigree provides hope that she can build on that; might be the answer.

4/1

3rd

6

(2)

21st Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wiccan

9st 6lb

J: William Carver

T: Hugo Palmer

Favourite for debut over 5f here last month but could manage only fourth of six and has been well held over 6f in both starts since; not bred to improve for the longer trip but she makes her handicap debut at a modest level and remains open to improvement; considered.

8/1

8th

11

(10)

6th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Wiccan

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Hugo Palmer

Hint of promise when fourth on debut at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) last month but well beaten at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) since; looks up against it.

33/1

10/1

Form: 5

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

14/1

Form: 5

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
66-1 and never able to land a blow in 5f novice at Wolverhampton 32 days ago; should fare better in time and today's longer trip can help.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

9

(6)

4th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Muckleton

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Half-sister to connections' useful 7f winner Maywake but she's finished down the field in her four runs so far including a 7f handicap at Southwell last month; still unexposed but she missed the break last time and needs a hood to make difference here.

12/1

7th

4

(1)

17th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Muckleton

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Half-sister to connections' useful 7f performer Maywake; has not pulled up any trees over sprint trips but moving into handicaps over this new trip could well spark something extra; interesting.

6/1

8th

7

(3)

28th Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Muckleton

8st 13lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

66-1 and never able to land a blow in 5f novice at Wolverhampton 32 days ago; should fare better in time and today's longer trip can help.

14/1

40/1

Form: 78

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and has finished down the field in two course runs this winter; handicaps more suitable after this.
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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

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £20.70
Straight Forecast £27.59
Trifecta £267.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Clipsham La Habana

D Express:

Al Bidda

RP Ratings:

Clipsham La Habana

TOPSPEED:

Clipsham La Habana

POSTDATA:

Clipsham La Habana

The Times:

Clipsham La Habana

Telegraph:

Clipsham La Habana

The Guardian:

Clipsham La Habana

Daily Mail:

Clipsham La Habana

Daily Mirror:

Clipsham La Habana

The Star:

Clipsham La Habana

Daily Record:

Clipsham La Habana