August 03 / 19.45 Newcastle (AW)

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At The Races App Expert Tips Irish Stallion Farms EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Qual’)(GBB) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3564
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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At The Races App Expert Tips Irish Stallion Farms EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Qual’)(GBB) (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.90
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 247

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Ran well in defeat on first two starts (5f/6f, good to soft) and perhaps unsuited by the first-time visor (now left off) when disappointing at Doncaster (6f, good); key player if bouncing back to his best.
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10th

11

(15)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Project Geofin

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Two wins last summer, with two minor honours in the autumn including one here; ended last year on a low note and started this one with another, while pedigree leaves him with plenty to prove on this first go at 1m4f.

28/1

7th

8

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

16:30 Redcar

Project Geofin

8st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Tailed off last November when last seen but enjoyed a good season in the main otherwise, winning two in a row in the summer and finishing second over C&D (good) on his penultimate start; his record when fresh in the spring is pretty decent and he's one to consider.

9/1

OUR TIP

11/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
21,000gns yearling; first foal; dam 6f AW winner (RPR 82) out of 6f AW 2yo winner Exceptionelle; may improve for this debut run but yard is enjoying an excellent year and he's one to watch in the betting on debut.
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7th

2

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Kings Merchant

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Philip Kirby

Won four times in 2024, but losing run up to 14 despite a tumbling mark; fair effort when fourth of 13 at Catterick (7f, good) 18 days ago, though, and the winner has gone in again since; each way claims.

7/1

4th

3

(3)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Kings Merchant

10st 0lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Philip Kirby

He needs to produce a bigger performance than he's managed over 6f on his four starts this spring but he hasn't been running badly and is dropping down the weights; showed promise over 7f at Carlisle last September and the step back up in trip may be a positive move; possible player.

9/1

6th

6

(10)

1st May 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Kings Merchant

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Philip Kirby

On a dangerous mark now and his three runs this year have offered hope that his losing run could be snapped imminently; effective on AW and likely to be involved.

8/1

4/6

  • Place: £1.02

Form: 3

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hampered at the start when promising third at 11-1 on debut at Newbury (6f, good) three weeks ago and that form has been boosted by the runner-up; leading claims.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

1

(11)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Al Waasl

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Ferguson

Has shown ability when third on both starts (6f, good/AW) but he was turned over at 4-7 last time and others have stronger form.

20/1

3rd

1

(9)

3rd Aug 2023

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Al Waasl

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: James Ferguson

Hampered at the start when promising third at 11-1 on debut at Newbury (6f, good) three weeks ago and that form has been boosted by the runner-up; leading claims.

4/6

3rd

3

(5)

13th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Newbury

Al Waasl

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: James Ferguson

35,000gns 2yo; sixth foal; half-brother to winners Saisons D'Or (7f-1m including AW; RPR 86) and Mitshurin (Swiss 1m); dam French 7f turf/7.5f AW winner (93), half-sister to French 2,000 Guineas winner Tin Horse and 1m 2yo Listed winner Becomes You; stable yet to have a 2yo winner on turf this season.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
33,000gns yearling; tenth foal; half-sister to six winners (four in Scandinavia) including Gathering Power (6f; RPR 109); dam 1m and 9.6f winner (85); may need this debut outing, but check the betting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

10

(7)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Thirsk

Last Addition

9st 2lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

AW debut was encouraging but she made no impression over slightly further than this at Beverley; on that initial effort she's dangerous to rule out.

12/1

6th

8

(5)

27th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

13:40 Beverley

Last Addition

9st 0lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Stuck in the middle of the track when a close fourth of nine at Newcastle on debut 24 days ago (6f, AW); should know more today and the step up in trip will suit on pedigree.

12/1

4th

7

(1)

3rd Aug 2023

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Last Addition

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

33,000gns yearling; tenth foal; half-sister to six winners (four in Scandinavia) including Gathering Power (6f; RPR 109); dam 1m and 9.6f winner (85); may need this debut outing, but check the betting.

12/1

Form:

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
It's possible he's one for handicaps but there was some promise in his recent tenth on debut at Chelmsford (6f, AW; 66-1) and he could be sharper for that experience; interesting, especially if stronger in the betting.
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1st

2

(2)

31st May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

16:00 Carlisle

Test Of Love

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Didn't hit the target immediately once handicapping, but did it nicely at Salisbury (7f, good) six days ago; probably still has more to offer and a major player despite the penalty.

10/11

1st

5

(2)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 5

19:30 Salisbury

Test Of Love

9st 6lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Three quick runs last summer before being gelded and put away; came clear with the winner when edged out at Pontefract (6f, soft) and appeared to be crying out for today's trip when done for toe at Newcastle; 3lb higher for this but thereabouts.

4/1

1st

5

(2)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 5

19:30 Salisbury

Test Of Love

9st 6lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Three quick runs last summer before being gelded and put away; came clear with the winner when edged out at Pontefract (6f, soft) and appeared to be crying out for today's trip when done for toe at Newcastle; 3lb higher for this but thereabouts.

4/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
50,000euros foal, 22,000euros yearling, £22,000 2yo; eighth foal; closely related to 5f Listed winner Rebecca Rocks, half-sister to winners Rolfe Rembrandt (5f/5.5f including 2yo; RPR 96) and Dear Daphne (6f; 86); trainer has done an excellent job with such as Gweedore but isn't known for 2yos.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

1

(3)

20th Oct 2023

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0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Jungle Jean

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Katie Scott

Best efforts so far have been on turf but no reason why she shouldn't be fully effective on this surface and Hollie Doyle again rides; however, she'll have to improve to win this.

10/1

5th

3

(9)

4th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Catterick

Jungle Jean

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Katie Scott

in touch with leaders

11/1

10th

3

(2)

19th Sep 2023

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Jungle Jean

9st 2lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Katie Scott

Not without a bit of promise in first two starts, finishing sixth of nine on her debut over C&D last month and clear of the rest when fourth of eight at Carlisle (good to firm) 18 days ago; may be one for nurseries after this, though.

20/1

Form: U86

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Took a step in the right direction when sixth at Beverley last time but didn't show enough to suggest she'll be posing a threat here.
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12th

7

(5)

28th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Regal Solitaire

8st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

More tractable nowadays but yet to see out her races all that well, including returned to this trip on her nursery debut last time.

33/1

11th

7

(5)

17th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Beverley

Regal Solitaire

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Phillip Makin

Getting better with each run and beaten only 4l when seventh of nine in 6f AW novice last time; enjoyed the run of the race in front but the drop back to 5f could be a plus; might be in the mix on nursery debut.

12/1

7th

9

(8)

3rd Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Regal Solitaire

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Phillip Makin

Took a step in the right direction when sixth at Beverley last time but didn't show enough to suggest she'll be posing a threat here.

100/1

Form: 5

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
25-1, soundly beaten when fifth of seven on debut at Chester (6f, soft) three weeks ago; she's perhaps best watched for now; hood applied.
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9th

9

(2)

17th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:50 Brighton

Sheila Tequila

8st 8lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Adam West

Seven-race maiden who has finished in rear in her two Flat handicaps (7f/1m) and was tailed off at Ludlow last week, on her second run over hurdles; has plenty to prove back in this sphere and can only be watched.

33/1

10

9th Oct 2024

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:35 Ludlow

Sheila Tequila

11st 0lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Adam West

Soundly beaten off lowly marks in both Flat handicaps (1m/7f) but belied triple-digit odds when keeping-on second (no match for easy winner) on recent hurdling debut at Plumpton (2m1f, good to soft) and now has something to build on.

16/1

2nd

6

22nd Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 164y

Class 4

15:20 Plumpton

Sheila Tequila

10st 7lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Adam West

Soundly beaten off lowly marks in both Flat handicaps (1m/7f); needs this switch to hurdling to show her in a considerably better light; hood refitted.

50/1

100/1

Form: 09

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way on her first two starts (6f/7.4f, good/good to firm) and a transformation is needed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

9

(1)

16th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bella Camina

8st 4lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Kevin Ryan

Best effort when third of ten in a Carlisle nursery (5f, good to firm) last September but may not have achieved much and well held otherwise, including in both AW starts; back from 201 days off; look elsewhere.

20/1

9th

9

(1)

16th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bella Camina

8st 4lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Kevin Ryan

Best effort when third of ten in a Carlisle nursery (5f, good to firm) last September but may not have achieved much and well held otherwise, including in both AW starts; back from 201 days off; look elsewhere.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £42.40
Straight Forecast £36.31
Trifecta £67.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Al Waasl

D Express:

Project Geofin

RP RATINGS:

Al Waasl

POSTDATA:

Al Waasl

The Times:

Al Waasl

Telegraph:

Al Waasl

The Guardian:

Al Waasl

Daily Mail:

Al Waasl

Daily Mirror:

Al Waasl

The Sun:

Al Waasl

The Star:

Al Waasl

Daily Record:

Al Waasl