May 09 / 18.10 Newcastle (AW)

18.10

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At The Races App Expert Tips Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4104
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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At The Races App Expert Tips Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £1.91
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-bred colt who made an encouraging start to his career when third of seven at Pontefract four weeks ago (1m2f, soft; winner useful); looked green there and he could take a big step forward with the run behind him; major player.
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4th

2

(2)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:40 Chepstow

Crystal Mariner

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

1-12 on turf; returned to form when second at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) in September then went back-to-back at Kempton (1m3f, AW) on next two starts; slowly run series final didn't work out next time; not discounted on this comeback.

8/1

4

(6)

13th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Crystal Mariner

9st 10lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Two wins this summer, at Salisbury in July (1m2f, good to firm) and over C&D 19 days ago; hit with a 5lb rise but still feasibly weighted.

100/30

1st

3

(8)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Crystal Mariner

9st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jamie Osborne

Inconsistent but snapped losing sequence when winning at Salisbury (good to firm) in July; below form next two starts but close to career best when second at Doncaster (also 1m2f, good to soft) ten days ago; has run well here before and in calculations from the same mark (2lb well in).

7/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to winners Purple Ribbon (Listed-placed; RPR 109), Crimson Rosette (Listed; 107), Astronomos (Australian Listed; 102) and Courage Mon Ami (97); dam 1m4f winner (90); lots to like on paper and starting out in a winnable event; major player.
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6th

4

(3)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Newmarket

Lions Pride

9st 5lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

7l Listed win over C&D (good to firm) last September; there are also plenty of lesser shows to be considered and, after he was not discredited in Qatar in February, he managed only fourth of six when favourite for Group 3 at Newbury 13 days ago; in the mix on peak efforts.

7/2

4th

5

(2)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:35 Newbury

Lions Pride

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: John & Thady Gosden

Not discredited in Qatar in February on latest outing and in the mix judged on peak efforts, including a Newmarket Listed win (1m4f) last September; however, there are also plenty of lesser shows to be considered.

3/1

1st

6

(3)

26th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Lions Pride

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Listed winner at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in November 2023 but didn't kick on from that in light campaign last year and soundly beaten at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in April on his sole run this season; has to get back to his peak.

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 4

Last run: 117 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Missed the break when a market springer here (1m) on his debut in January and did well to finish a close fourth in the circumstances; capable of better if seeing out the longer trip.
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5th

3

(9)

16th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Open Choice

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Maiden who's had valid excuses since headgear went on and is 3lb lower back from a two-month break; sat close to a strong pace down to 1m last time and holds claims in an open handicap.

7/1

6th

9

(4)

11th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Open Choice

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Six-race maiden who has some encouraging form on the Tapeta at Newcastle, most recently shaping better than the bare result over 1m2f last week (made a challenge before fading late on); looks open to improvement back down in distance; interesting.

10/1

0

4

(12)

1st Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Open Choice

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Edward Bethell

raced in second

10/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
190,000gns yearling; half-sister to four winners, notably Listed scorer Let's Go (RPR 114); dam a Group-placed 5f 2yo winner (107); enough paper appeal to warrant a market check.
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11th

2

(12)

25th May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:52 Chelmsford (AW)

Cuernavaca

9st 11lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: David Simcock

190,000gns yearling and half-sister to four winners; beaten a shade under 10l at Newcastle (1m2f) 16 days ago and others have shown greater promise.

33/1

4th

5

(9)

9th May 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

18:10 Newcastle (AW)

Cuernavaca

9st 11lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: David Simcock

190,000gns yearling; half-sister to four winners, notably Listed scorer Let's Go (RPR 114); dam a Group-placed 5f 2yo winner (107); enough paper appeal to warrant a market check.

10/1

25/1

Form:

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
20-1, green and beaten a long way at Yarmouth on last month's debut (1m2f, soft); probably one for the longer term.
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7th

3

(4)

5th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 3f 133y

Class 6

19:15 Lingfield

Surge

9st 7lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: David Menuisier

raced in second

16/1

8th

2

(1)

1st Jul 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Lingfield (AW)

Surge

9st 9lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: David Menuisier

Finished down the field at big prices in three maiden/novice events (1m2f) in the spring; opening mark looks on the high side but she has plenty of stamina in her good pedigree and is a possible improver on this step up in trip; needs watching in market.

7/1

10th

9

(7)

27th May 2023

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Surge

9st 2lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: David Menuisier

Her second start at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) this month was an improvement on her debut, but she still only finished fifth of eight; handicaps an option after this.

66/1

20/1

Form: 5

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 20l when last of five in a 1m2f novice at Beverley 12 days ago (good to soft); bred to do considerably better and could prove a different proposition switched to AW.
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6th

3

(12)

9th May 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

18:10 Newcastle (AW)

Evident

10st 2lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Charlie Johnston

Beaten 20l when last of five in a 1m2f novice at Beverley 12 days ago (good to soft); bred to do considerably better and could prove a different proposition switched to AW.

20/1

5th

3

(4)

27th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

14:50 Beverley

Evident

9st 5lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Charlie Johnston

$320,000 yearling; sixth foal; half-brother to North American winners Drummer Boy (6f-7.5f dirt) and Kitzys Rocket (9.5f/1m3f turf); dam US 5f turf winner; this is a belated debut but he represents a top northern stable and has to be of interest given his purchase price; watch the betting.

13/2

Form: 93-

Last run: 197 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on his debut last summer but appeared to show improvement when third of four over 1m4f here in October (beaten 10l but the first two are useful); can do better this year but perhaps in handicaps.
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7th

7

(5)

8th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Ripon

Easter Island

9st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

13-race maiden; best form has been on the AW, although wasn't disgraced after a break when 7l fifth to Makalu (who is now 5lb worse off) at Beverley last month (8.5f, good to soft).

8/1

3rd

1

(6)

27th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Easter Island

9st 10lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Has yet to win a race but was twice placed over 1m4f here earlier this year; however, that's probably more his trip and he was outpaced over Beverley's extended 1m last time.

8/1

5th

3

(4)

18th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:15 Beverley

Easter Island

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

11-race maiden; placed twice over 1m4f at Newcastle earlier this year; well beaten in first-time blinkers (retained) at Southwell last time (March); tailed off only previous run on turf (1m4f, soft); stable going well but plenty to prove.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
45,000euros yearling; half-brother to five winners, notably Afjaan (RPR 111) and Cairde Go Deo (106); dam a 6f 2yo winner (100); stable can ready a newomer and the market is usually a good guide.
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8th

6

(3)

23rd Apr 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

16:20 Yarmouth

Elusive Empire

9st 6lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

always behind

16/1

8th

6

(3)

23rd Apr 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

16:20 Yarmouth

Elusive Empire

9st 6lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

always behind

16/1

6th

1

(9)

9th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Thirsk

Elusive Empire

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Runner-up in a Salisbury novice (7f, soft) and a Musselburgh maiden last July (7f, good); hasn't run as well since, the first on handicap debut over 1m and the last three on the AW; cheekpieces tried again (poor run over 1m on turf last time they were on); on a fair mark now.

8/1

Form: 5

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest form in bumpers; slowly away on Flat debut over C&D 26 days ago and didn't run too badly in the circumstances; likely a longer-term prospect all the same.
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9th

10

(10)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Wheres The Crumpet

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: David Thompson

Scored at Carlisle (1m) last May but her more recent form is much less encouraging, beating just one in 1m2f Redcar handicap eight days ago; this C&D scorer needs to take a major step forward.

25/1

11th

9

(2)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Wheres The Crumpet

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: David Thompson

Creditable third at Southwell in January (1m) but not so good since; seems to stay 1m2f and wouldn't rule out.

16/1

10th

11

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Wheres The Crumpet

9st 1lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: David Thompson

Both AW wins have been at Newcastle (1m/1m2f) but her last success was 11 months ago and she's been out of sorts in two runs this spring; down the list.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to three winners, notably useful handicapper Alfred Richardson (RPR 94); likely best watched on her belated debut.
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11th

2

(5)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bella Puledra

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: David Thompson

Poor form in three runs over further (absent 583 days after debut); faces her first realistic opportunity and has cheekpieces fitted for the first time; not solid but there are grounds for expecting better.

40/1

9th

7

(9)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bella Puledra

8st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Well beaten a huge odds here (1m2f) on first two starts; drops in trip today.

100/1

9th

7

(9)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bella Puledra

8st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Well beaten a huge odds here (1m2f) on first two starts; drops in trip today.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in a bumper here in January; impossible to recommend.
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1

(2)

9th May 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

18:10 Newcastle (AW)

Dragon Art

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David Thompson

Tailed off in a bumper here in January; impossible to recommend.

100/1

14th

9

31st Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

12:50 Newcastle

Dragon Art

10st 9lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: David Thompson

Third foal; dam placed over 7f as a 2yo (RPR 59) then won two low-grade hurdles after birth of first foal; one of three runners for stable in this; makes only limited appeal on paper.

20/1

14/1

Form: 4-

Last run: 179 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Debut fourth here in November (7f; trained by Richard Fahey) wasn't without promise; this trip should be more to her liking; declared 6.35 Newcastle Monday.
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5

17th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

17:00 Fakenham

Jos Rainbow

10st 12lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Hampered early last time, but unlikely judged on this year's struggles for both her former and current handlers that this would have cost her significantly better; cheekpieces hurriedly replace the visor.

25/1

9

30th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:07 Sedgefield

Jos Rainbow

10st 6lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Safely held on both recent starts for new stable (2m2f) and now 0-12 over hurdles; faced fairly tough assignment when third of five from out of the weights last time but still needs a boost from the new visor here.

20/1

5

6th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:12 Stratford

Jos Rainbow

10st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Left Dan Skelton after some below-par efforts this spring/summer and was tailed off on stable debut at Market Rasen (2m2f, good) three weeks ago; 12lb out of the weights and has a lot to prove.

25/1

Non-runners

Dragon Art, Jo's Rainbow

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £3.60
Straight Forecast £2.58
Trifecta £9.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Crystal Mariner

SPOTLIGHT:

Lion's Pride

The Times:

Open Choice

Daily Mail:

Lion's Pride

D Express:

Lion's Pride

Daily Mirror:

Lion's Pride

NEWMARKET:

Crystal Mariner

Telegraph:

Crystal Mariner

The Guardian:

Crystal Mariner

The Sun:

Crystal Mariner

The Star:

Crystal Mariner

Daily Record:

Crystal Mariner