February 23 / 18.30 Newcastle (AW)

18.30

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Spreadex Sports Get £40 In Bonuses Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £9288
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Spreadex Sports Get £40 In Bonuses Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 3

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off just 4-1 for his debut over C&D nine days ago, but despite meeting trouble at the start he showed ability in finishing third of the nine runners, a head behind Shaw Park; may be able to reverse the form with the experience under his belt.
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5th

1

(5)

13th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Fade To Gray

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Promising debut here (7f) in February and duly stepped forward to win a 7f maiden nine days later; had something to spare on that occasion but he will need further progress for today's longer trip (bred to stay) if he is to follow up.

4/1

1st

2

(7)

23rd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Fade To Gray

8st 13lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Sent off just 4-1 for his debut over C&D nine days ago, but despite meeting trouble at the start he showed ability in finishing third of the nine runners, a head behind Shaw Park; may be able to reverse the form with the experience under his belt.

5/2

3rd

5

(6)

14th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Fade To Gray

8st 13lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

squeezed out start, soon recovered and in touch with leaders

33/1

14/1

  • Place: £8.40

Form: 3-8

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Definite promise when beaten less than a length into third of nine on her Wolverhampton debut (7f, Tapeta) last August, but disappointing on her Southwell reappearance (1m, Tapeta) 13 days ago; would be a player on that first effort but has something to prove now.
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4th

8

(8)

1st May 2023

Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:28 Beverley

Tondeuse

8st 12lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

AW form includes two placed efforts over 7f; distant second in heavy-ground claimer over 6f at Leicester on turf debut (wore blinkers) but may benefit from this step back up in trip; now goes in cheekpieces.

10/1

2nd

4

(8)

14th Apr 2023

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Leicester

Tondeuse

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

in rear, soon pushed along

8/1

6th

5

(2)

6th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Tondeuse

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

took keen hold, prominent

10/1

Form: 6

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
16-1 when sixth of 12 on her Southwell debut (6f, Tapeta) four weeks ago; extra furlong shouldn't be an issue and she could make her presence felt if that first run has brought her on.
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9th

13

(10)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

15:00 Southwell (AW)

Flower Desert

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Kevin Ryan

Two runs in Tapeta maidens over shorter trips have offered promise, more recently staying on for third over 7f at Newcastle two weeks ago; 1m may help but she will need further progress.

12/1

3rd

7

(1)

23rd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Flower Desert

8st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Kevin Ryan

16-1 when sixth of 12 on her Southwell debut (6f, Tapeta) four weeks ago; extra furlong shouldn't be an issue and she could make her presence felt if that first run has brought her on.

9/1

6th

13

(8)

26th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

14:45 Southwell (AW)

Flower Desert

8st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Kevin Ryan

25,000euros, 10,000euros 2yo; by Mehmas; dam 7f-1m winner in Qatar, half-sister to winners Powderhorn (7f 2yo), Mahaazen (1m1f 2yo) and Pile Ou Face (prolific Italian 5f-6f); heed the market signals.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 632-

Last run: 132 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability on his final two starts last autumn, albeit he still finished 5l behind the winner when second of nine at Redcar (1m, good to soft) in October; may need this first run since and the shorter trip may not be in his favour.
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6th

6

(5)

2nd Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:35 Beverley

Duke Of Wybourne

9st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

13-race maiden; good second with a first-time visor (retained) at Newcastle last time (1m); chance on that form, but unproven at 1m2f (well beaten on last run over C&D) and fast ground a concern.

6/1

2nd

8

(6)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Duke Of Wybourne

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

prominent, went second over 1f out, kept on final 110yds, no match for winner

100/30

3rd

3

(5)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:45 Thirsk

Duke Of Wybourne

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Yet to get his head in front but he wasn't discredited when sixth of ten in 1m Doncaster handicap 15 days ago; cheekpieces go on now and he's one to consider off a falling mark.

3/1

7/2

Form: 22

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't make his debut until last month, but immediately displayed ability in going down by a nose at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta; 40-1) and followed that with a solid second of nine over C&D nine days ago; respected, but may struggle to confirm latest running with Fade To Gray.
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8th

8

(1)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Shaw Park

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Scott Dixon

Good third over a mile here last month but he failed to back it up over that same distance 11 days ago; perhaps vulnerable once again.

16/1

10th

11

(7)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Shaw Park

9st 0lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Scott Dixon

Record of 1-27 on AW but he gave it a good shot when third behind Aisling Oscar over C&D three weeks ago; on same mark here and he could be in the mix again.

12/1

3rd

3

(1)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Shaw Park

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

4-13 on turf but just 1-26 on AW; returned from five-month break with low-key 7f run here on Friday and remains on the same fairly tough mark.

10/1

9/4

Form: 22

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in both starts, firstly in a six-runner maiden at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last month and then in a five-runner novice over 1m here 20 days ago; not sure how strong the form is with both races slowly run, while she now has to prove herself over this shorter trip, but she can't be dismissed all the same.
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2nd

2

14th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

17:34 Fontwell

Flash Bardot

11st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Henrietta C Knight

Useful over middle distances on the Flat (five wins) and made promising stable/hurdle debut when third at Haydock (1m7f, good) last month; that run came after a layoff and she'll be dangerous if it brought her on.

5/1

3rd

6

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 144y

Class 4

13:37 Haydock

Flash Bardot

11st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Henrietta C Knight

Useful on the Flat for Jack Channon up to autumn 2024; however, her form went the wrong way last year and she was sold for 10,000gns in December; needs to turn things around on this hurdle/stable debut

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to winners including Tees Spirit (5f-6f, including Listed; RPR 113), Ingleby Angel (6f-1m1f; 103), Thornaby Nash (7f-1m; 89) and Ingleby Exceed (6f-1m, including at two; 86); dam 1m-1m2f winner (81); his pedigree would suggest he has a future but his stable isn't renowned for winning newcomers.
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4th

3

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:55 Nottingham

Tees George

9st 6lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Adrian Nicholls

In decent nick at present, winning his third race when scoring at Beverley (8.5, good to firm) in April off 2lb lower; made the frame on his two starts last month and holds place claims.

3/1

3rd

4

(4)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:30 Pontefract

Tees George

10st 10lb

J: Mr Jack Lander

T: Adrian Nicholls

Campaigned mostly at up to 8.5f and has seemed ideally suited by Beverley/Newcastle, having registered all of his top-two finishes at those venues; doesn't look the answer in this scenario.

10/1

4th

4

(2)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Tees George

10st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Fourth of 22 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in March and built on that when winning at Beverley (8.5f) the following month; latest Beverley effort was not so good and he has fared no better than sixth in six races from a mark of 61 and higher.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £34.50
Straight Forecast £64.54
Trifecta £375.90

Selections

RP Ratings:

Flash Bardot

SPOTLIGHT:

Fade To Gray

Daily Mail:

Shaw Park

The Guardian:

Duke Of Wybourne

The Times:

Fade To Gray

D Express:

Fade To Gray

The Sun:

Fade To Gray

POSTDATA:

Flash Bardot

Telegraph:

Flash Bardot

Daily Mirror:

Flash Bardot

Daily Record:

Flash Bardot

The Star:

Shaw Park