February 09 / 17.40 Newcastle (AW)

17.40

Standard To Slow

BetUK Over 40,000 Live Streamed Races Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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BetUK Over 40,000 Live Streamed Races Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 26-

Last run: 118 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Second of eight in an Ayr maiden (6f, good to soft) in September, a run that gives him sound claims at today's weights; less good at Redcar the following month, however, and he returns from a break with headgear fitted; betting informative.
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7th

3

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

17:50 Market Rasen

Quintus Arrius

11st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Peter Niven

Won twice over 6f with cheekpieces for Kevin Ryan in 2023; mainly disappointing since and well beaten on the Flat (1m/1m2f) this year; hurdles debut; others look stronger candidates.

25/1

8th

4

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Quintus Arrius

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Peter Niven

Both wins for Kevin Ryan as a 3yo came over 6f including one here; losing run up to 16, though, and plenty to prove on this first go beyond 1m.

14/1

8

(9)

7th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Quintus Arrius

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Peter Niven

Won twice for Kevin Ryan in 2023, though over 6f; didn't appear to see out the 1m at Carlisle three weeks ago when behind Ey Up Its Jazz.

10/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 5-

Last run: 262 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Outpaced in the closing stages of a 6f Windsor maiden last May (sent off 100-30 second favourite); returns from a 262-day absence for a stable going well; could take a big step forward.
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10th

7

(9)

14th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

16:20 Haydock

Saracen Head

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Hugo Palmer

Beaten a head at Newcastle (6f, AW) in February and would surely have won with a clear run; backward steps in two further starts over 6f on Tapeta, the latest his handicap debut in early April (last of nine) and he's since been gelded; moves up from 6f and player if judged on that one, best run.

20/1

9th

2

(3)

3rd Apr 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Saracen Head

9st 8lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Hugo Palmer

Best novice run over C&D and unlucky on that occasion (would likely have won with a clearer run); form has worked out nicely (third/fourth have won handicaps since); very interesting back here on handicap debut.

3/1

3rd

3

(4)

27th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Saracen Head

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

prominent

6/4

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 886-5

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in his first two starts but showed much more at Newbury on his third 2yo outing, keeping on steadily under a sympathetic ride (reportedly made a respiratory noise, as he had on his second start); underwent wind surgery and gelded prior to his comeback here two weeks ago when again not knocked about, his keeping-on fifth catching the attention of the Stewards' who noted his rider's explanation that he couldn't get any cover; no surprise to see him get closer to Fox Master on 7lb better terms.
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7th

3

(2)

16th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Engelbert

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

Two starts over C&D have yielded a win and a second behind a highly progressive sort; well beaten on last month's Southwell return (7f, Tapeta), but can't be dismissed back under these conditions.

12/1

7th

3

(2)

16th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Engelbert

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

Two starts over C&D have yielded a win and a second behind a highly progressive sort; well beaten on last month's Southwell return (7f, Tapeta), but can't be dismissed back under these conditions.

12/1

11th

10

(11)

10th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Engelbert

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

Not yet fully exposed after only nine runs and won over 7f on this surface at Newcastle a year ago; ran well in defeat behind much-improved rival over that C&D in October and has good claims if in similar form after break.

6/1

4th
6 (2)

7/2

Form: 31-

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise on his Wolverhampton debut (5f) in November and he confirmed that when a ready winner under the same conditions 19 days later; 6f should suit and he's a solid contender back from a 75-day break.
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15/8

Form: 1 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off a warm favourite for his C&D debut two weeks ago and kept on well in the closing stages, having a head to spare at the finish; open to improvement but he will need it if he is to defy his 7lb penalty.
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7th

9

(2)

18th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Fox Master

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Made a winning debut at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in January but hasn't built on it in seven starts since and didn't see this trip out in his one attempt; enough to prove.

12/1

7th

10

(8)

8th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Fox Master

9st 5lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Won at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) on his debut in January but he's 0-6 since and has finished down the field in last three runs; edging down the weights but he needs to raise his game on this switch to Polytrack; cheekpieces removed after one use.

9/1

5th

4

(1)

13th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:58 Leicester

Fox Master

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Started the season well with two placed runs but then finished last at Newmarket (6f) and was no better at Yarmouth (7f); cheekpieces could turn things around but dangerous to bank on it.

9/2

20/1

Form: 5

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dropped away to finish fifth of six having made the running in a 1m maiden here 18 days ago; should do better in time but he's not bred to appreciate this drop to 6f.
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9th

5

(4)

22nd May 2023

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

17:40 Redcar

Eccles Street

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Dam has produced winners over various distances and he'll need to improve significantly for going beyond 1m for the first time now switched to turf in first-time headgear.

33/1

7th

6

(4)

11th May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Eccles Street

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Well held in three novice/maiden events on Tapeta at Newcastle (6f-1m) this year; still early days for this well-bred gelding but he needs improvement on his handicap debut.

20/1

7th

6

(5)

15th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Eccles Street

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

slowly away, in rear

33/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal of a modest middle-distance maiden; has a fair standard to aim at on this belated debut and likely best watched.
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5th

1

(3)

20th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Beast Of Burden

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Ronald Thompson

Unexposed 4yo who improved on previous efforts when making a successful handicap debut with a tongue-tie fitted at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in May; twice well held since, but the step up to 1m proved too much at that track last month and she makes plenty of appeal back at this trip down in grade.

5/2

8th

6

(2)

29th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Beast Of Burden

9st 4lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Ronald Thompson

Lightly raced 4yo who got off the mark in a 6f handicap here (tongue-tie added) in May and was reported to have been unsuited by the track at Hamilton last time; now steps up to 1m but her dam was placed over middle distances and she still has untapped potential; in the mix back on AW.

8/1

11

(12)

21st Jun 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Newcastle (AW)

Beast Of Burden

9st 5lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Ronald Thompson

Said to be unsuited by the track at Hamilton last week, and tonight should tell us more as to whether the 6lb rise for her previous C&D success over Macho Pride is as fair as it first appeared.

100/1

Form: 8/4-

Last run: 384 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Unplaced in two runs in the US for Noel Wilson last winter (5f and 1m, both on firm ground); gelded and had a wind operation last summer; best watched on stable debut.
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8th

1

(10)

9th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Bolt From The Blue

10st 2lb

J: Amy Hunt

T: Andrew Crook

Unplaced in two runs in the US for Noel Wilson last winter (5f and 1m, both on firm ground); gelded and had a wind operation last summer; best watched on stable debut.

100/1

100/1

Form: 5-

Last run: 286 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
80-1 when finishing a remote last of five on her debut here (7f) last spring; starts out for a new stable; hard to recommend.
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1

(7)

2nd Jan 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bessah

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

Little solid form and the new, longer trip isn't enough to tempt.

66/1

10th

6

(7)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Bessah

9st 5lb

J: Archie Young

T: Alan Brown

Poor form in four starts, beaten 25l when an 80-1 shot for her handicap debut in March; hard to recommend.

66/1

14th

11

(12)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:35 Southwell (AW)

Bessah

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

Well beaten in three AW runs since making her belated debut last April; low-grade handicaps over this trip may see her in a better light but she has enough to prove.

33/1

Form: 08-

Last run: 190 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Recorded RPRs in the 40s in her two runs last summer; significant improvement required and she has twice been withdrawn having played up at the start.
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6

(6)

3rd Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

19:00 Musselburgh

Heart Of Sofia

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Inconsistent seven-race maiden but she made some late headway when a respectable fourth of 13 at Doncaster (7f, good firm) last time; looks a possible improver on this step up to 1m and she's one to keep an eye on.

4/1

4th

11

(10)

18th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:35 Doncaster

Heart Of Sofia

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Signs of promise, notably when fourth to B Associates (runs in the 5.00) over 6f at Carlisle two runs back; didn't build on that up to 7.5f last time; others stronger.

16/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Only minor appeal on paper and she can't be recommended on this belated debut.
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8th

4

(8)

20th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Milky Teal

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

Astronomical prices and beaten miles in all three starts over 5f-7f on Tapeta/turf; no appeal

66/1

10th

1

(7)

13th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Wetherby

Milky Teal

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

Made belated debut in February and has finished last in both starts, on AW and at Pontefract (triple-figure prices each time).

100/1

9th

1

(9)

26th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

18:55 Pontefract

Milky Teal

9st 10lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Soundly beaten on debut and makes no appeal.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £30.70
Straight Forecast £25.29
Trifecta £99.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Fox Master

SPOTLIGHT:

Great State

NEWMARKET:

Fox Master

The Times:

Fox Master

Telegraph:

Fox Master

D Express:

Fox Master

The Sun:

Fox Master

The Star:

Fox Master

Daily Record:

Fox Master

RP Ratings:

Great State

The Guardian:

Great State

Daily Mail:

Great State

Daily Mirror:

Great State