June 29 / 14.45 Newcastle (AW)

14.45

Standard To Slow

Skopes Menswear Metrocentre Store Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5372.99
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Skopes Menswear Metrocentre Store Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.70
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 9

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£105,000 yearling; 6-1 for last month's Goodwood debut (6f, good) but completely blew the start and never figured; no surprise if he shows a good deal more if breaking better here with cheekpieces enlisted.
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13th

7

(20)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 York

Ambushed

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Archie Watson

Not sure what happened first time out but cheekpieces went on at Newcastle (6f AW) and he got the better of yesterday's Acomb runner-up Ballymount Boy who was making his debut; nothing wrong with that form and his owner targets this meeting.

18/1

1st

3

(7)

29th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Newcastle (AW)

Ambushed

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Archie Watson

£105,000 yearling; 6-1 for last month's Goodwood debut (6f, good) but completely blew the start and never figured; no surprise if he shows a good deal more if breaking better here with cheekpieces enlisted.

14/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
April foal by Camacho; 8,000euros yearling; 110,000euros 2yo; half-brother to winners The Met (7f/8.6f AW; RPR 87), Exclusively Jewell (Italian 1m2f) and Equinozio (French 6f 2yo); dam unraced half-sister to Pretty Su (1m1f/9.5f winner; dam of German 1m Group 2 winner Precious Boy); stable does have the occasional 2yo winner first time out and he's worth a market check.
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14th

6

(9)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Ballymount Boy

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Smart as 2yo, placed in the Group 3 Acomb at this meeting (on good to firm) before winning a Listed race at Doncaster (6f, heavy); retains ability but he's not obviously well handicapped and the suspicion is he would prefer good ground or softer; gelded since last start.

14/1

6th

2

(6)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Ballymount Boy

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Acts on any ground; ties in with Indian Run on York form last August; good second in the Richmond here the time before and bagged Listed honours later in 2yo campaign; got going too late in 6f AW Group 3 most recently, shaping as if this return to 7f will suit; could go well.

9/1

6th

11

(7)

29th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:04 Newcastle (AW)

Ballymount Boy

8st 12lb

J: James Doyle

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Tough performer at two, winning a Hamilton maiden and a Doncaster Listed event (both 6f) as well as chasing home Vandeek in the Richmond Stakes; flopped in the Greenham on his return ten weeks ago (7f, good to soft) and now comes here with a point to prove.

20/1

33/1

  • Place: £6.00

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
April foal by Territories; 20,000gns yearling; brother to 6f 2yo winner Numero Dix (RPR 88), half-brother to winners She's Hot (7.3f/8.6f 2yo, including AW; 85) and Reassurance (1m6f/2m; 77); unraced dam closely related to Melbourne Cup winner Rekindling and Irish Derby second Golden Sword; already gelded and stable is not a noted source of winning 2yo newcomers.
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13th

12

(6)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Terrorise

9st 5lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Ended last season in poor form and, despite a subsequent wind op, also looked out of sorts when back in action last month; needs to get career back on track and is probably better suited by longer trips than this now.

20/1

13th

7

(9)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Terrorise

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Won a novice hurdle last May and convincingly at York (2m, good to firm; 4lb higher today) in July; however, comfortably held twice off his revised mark, before a heavy defeat in October when last seen; had wind surgery last month and perhaps best watched this time.

25/1

OUR TIP
4th
1 (8)
Biloxi Boy

2/1

Form: 31

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Last of three on his Nottingham debut (5f, heavy) but stepped up on that when winning at Ripon (5f, good to firm; 20-1) this month; those behind haven't really advertised the form since and he has a penalty to carry, but he is still a major player in this field with the extra furlong likely to suit.
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10th

3

(4)

26th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 2

15:15 Nottingham

Biloxi Boy

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: K R Burke

pressed leader, lost position over 2f out, soon weakened

5/1

2nd

2

(1)

13th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:40 Carlisle

Biloxi Boy

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Stepped up from his debut when winning a Ripon novice (5f, good to firm) in June, but held in all three starts since including two nurseries; didn't stay 7f last time, but even if this trip may suit him better he still needs to resume his progress; soft ground remains a question mark; stable runs four.

14/1

9th

3

(5)

12th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:30 Newmarket (July)

Biloxi Boy

9st 6lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: K R Burke

Won his novice over 5f and hasn't improved for 6f the last twice, latterly finishing 5l off the principals on his nursery debut at York (good to soft); getting back on fast ground may help but it's hard to call him well handicapped and 7f is a grey area.

8/1

Form: 17 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
12-1 when making just about all to win at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) last month on debut, but found the demands of the Hilary Needler too much at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 19 days ago; should be much happier back at this level returned to the AW and is high on the list.
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6th

4

(9)

21st Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Never Fear

9st 10lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Charlie Johnston

Seemingly back in good form when third over C&D in July but two very disappointing runs (8.6f/7f) have followed; dangerously well handicapped now but a very hard filly to predict; visor removed after one use.

12/1

10th

3

(9)

20th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Never Fear

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charlie Johnston

Three wins on Tapeta last year including one over C&D; third of eight (again over C&D) last month, but failed to beat a rival over 8.6f back here last time; return to this trip should suit and 8lb below her last winning mark, but not quite sure what to expect; visor given a go.

9/1

13th

12

(6)

1st Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Never Fear

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Won three times on Tapeta last year including twice at this track (6f/7f); quiet after returning in April, but put up a better performance when third of eight back here (7f) last month; down another 1lb, but is still to fully convince over this far.

20/1

14/1

Form: 6

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£160,000 yearling; 17-2 when a well-beaten sixth of seven on his Haydock debut (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago; needs to improve.
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3rd

2

(6)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:55 Newcastle (AW)

Space Ninja

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

Gained a deserved breakthrough success at Musselburgh (7f) in September but he came in only sixth of ten there eight days ago; he's the sort to bounce back though.

4/1

6th

5

(6)

14th Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:20 Musselburgh

Space Ninja

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

Lightly raced 3yo; has improved since upped to 7f for new yard, going close on reappearance at Carlisle (good) then off the mark over C&D last month, both efforts advertised since (the winner of the Carlisle race now on a 15lb higher mark); up 3lb; good chance.

11/4

1st

4

(9)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Space Ninja

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Lightly raced; first run for this yard and gelded when runner-up at Carlisle (7f, good), coming clear with the winner who has impressed since; off just 2lb higher he makes plenty of appeal.

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
April foal by Inns Of Court; 28,000euros foal; £52,000 yearling; half-brother to winners Dragon Sun (7.4f turf/1m AW; RPR 85), Elara (1m3f/1m5f; 82), Secret Glow (1m AW; 77) and Maestro Stick (7f AW; 65); dam 9.6f/10.8f winner (103), half-sister to 1m4f-1m6f Flat/smart jumper Tarxien; stable had a rare winning 2yo newcomer at Redcar on Friday, though that was in a seller.
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13th

1

(9)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:23 Ayr

Half Moon Rising

10st 1lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Ollie Pears

took keen hold, raced wide, midfield

3/1

1st

4

(6)

10th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:57 Catterick

Half Moon Rising

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Ollie Pears

In first-time cheekpieces and off a career-low mark when beating nine rivals at Carlisle (7f, good; fine on soft) having travelled best throughout; a 4lb rise shouldn't be too damaging.

3/1

1st

3

(5)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:25 Carlisle

Half Moon Rising

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Ollie Pears

0-9; improved once switched to nurseries last year, going close at Catterick (7f, soft) in September; however, beaten at least 10l in all three starts this season; hooded last two starts, now has cheekpieces.

9/1

5/1

Form: 7

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
130,000gns 2yo; 11-1 when seventh of ten on his Newbury debut (6.5f, good to firm) this month; stable's 2yos often better for a run and he is a half-brother to a 7f winner here.
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8th

5

(6)

29th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Newcastle (AW)

D Point

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Marco Botti

130,000gns 2yo; 11-1 when seventh of ten on his Newbury debut (6.5f, good to firm) this month; stable's 2yos often better for a run and he is a half-brother to a 7f winner here.

5/1

7th

2

(4)

7th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 110y

Class 4

14:35 Newbury

D Point

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Marco Botti

18,000euros foal, 78,000gns yearling, 130,000gns 2yo; sixth foal; half-brother to 7f AW 2yo winner Wild Iris (RPR 79); dam French 9.7f winner, half-sister to useful 6f 2yo/1m winner Ershaad out of Canadian 1m2f Grade 1 winner; trainer had a winning 2yo debutante (co-favourite) last week with his first turf 2yo of the season.

7/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £58.80
Straight Forecast £34.38
Trifecta £742.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Biloxi Boy

The Times:

D Point

The Star:

Space Ninja

SPOTLIGHT:

Never Fear

The Guardian:

D Point

POSTDATA:

Biloxi Boy

Telegraph:

Biloxi Boy

Daily Mail:

Biloxi Boy

D Express:

Biloxi Boy

Daily Mirror:

Biloxi Boy

The Sun:

Biloxi Boy

Daily Record:

Biloxi Boy