September 26 / 19.30 Newcastle (AW)

19.30

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QuinnBet Best Odds Guaranteed EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (C&D) (No More Than 3 Runs) (GBB)(Div II)

  • Prize money: £3564
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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QuinnBet Best Odds Guaranteed EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (C&D) (No More Than 3 Runs) (GBB)(Div II)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.80
  • Place: £1.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
27,000euros foal, 35,000gns yearling; tenth foal; half-brother to five winners including Questioning (1m1f Group 3; RPR 115) and Global Shift (Greek 5f-7f); dam US 8.5f 2yo winner, half-sister to French 1m Group 3 winner Mahfooth; trainer 5% with AW 2yos (last five seasons); market check.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

14

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Newbury

Yokohama

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: John Butler

Has slipped to a career-low mark and well-backed fifth of 15 when returned to turf at Doncaster (1m2f) in March last time wasn't too bad; however, his record over that sort of trip is far more appealing than his two runs at 1m4f and his turf tally is 0-11.

10/1

5th

3

(13)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Yokohama

9st 13lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: John Butler

Drawn a blank since AW debut success but was placed over this trip on turf (good/good to firm) off higher marks last season; hard to get too excited by this winter's AW efforts but it's possible an eight-week break could have had a reviving effect; one to note in the betting.

10/1

10th

8

(10)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yokohama

9st 2lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: John Butler

7f Tapeta winner but has not won since that debut in 2023; was a close second on turf from a higher mark last season but needs to be much better than his latest AW effort.

25/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
10,000euros yearling; first foal; unraced dam out of twice-raced maiden sister to 7f-1m Group 1 winner Dawn Approach and 7f 2yo Group 2 winner Herald The Dawn; trainer 8% with AW 2yos (last five seasons); perhaps one to watch on debut unless market vibes strong.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

11

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bellasio

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Grant Tuer

In fine fettle (form figure 522122) last spring/summer, rounding off with a close second to Eeetee at Redcar (1m, good to soft, 6-4 favourite) in July; fair sixth to Military Leader on Southwell comeback run but disappointed over 1m2f at Haydock subsequently; best watched.

16/1

5th

9

(4)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:05 Haydock

Bellasio

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

In good form last May-July, winning at Carlisle (1m, soft) and runner-up on four occasions, including there at 1m1f on soft; never dangerous on reappearance 15 days ago, which also happened at the same juncture last term before a good run next time; player if he can stay 1m2f, which isn't nailed on.

8/1

6th

9

(9)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Bellasio

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

In good form last year, winning at Carlisle (1m, soft) in June and finishing runner-up on four occasions, most recently at Redcar (1m, good to soft) 291 days ago; needed his reappearance over this C&D last May and that may well be the case again.

8/1

20/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run: 80 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Washington DC colt, out of a 6f-1m winner (including 2yo/AW; RPR 92); 28-1 on debut, when beaten a long way; in good hands but much more needed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Beverley

Venture Capital

8st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Below par in three AW outings this year but is well treated on last year's turf exploits if first-time blinkers spark him back to life.

9/1

11th

8

(11)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Venture Capital

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Below par in two AW outings this year but might have been building up his fitness and this former course scorer is starting to look well treated on the pick of last year's turf form; no shock were he to bounce back to form.

12/1

7th

9

(9)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:02 Southwell (AW)

Venture Capital

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Got the better of Pilgrim at Ripon (5f, good) last April off a mark 2lb higher than today's, and he ended the season with some solid placed efforts; faded at Newcastle (5f, AW) last month on his first start for 111 days but he may well have needed it.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
18,000gns foal, 20,000gns yearling; fifth foal; half-brother to 1m winner Loquace (RPR 76); dam placed 6.5f-1m in France (including AW), sister to 7f Listed winner Saying; trainer 6% with AW 2yos; market can guide.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

23

(15)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Mickley

8st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Progressive gelding who won his AW maiden without any fuss and didn't appear to be doing a lot in front when following up on handicap debut at Doncaster (7f, good to soft); that was a Class 4 off 7lb lower but he has his tail up this season and shouldn't be fazed by today's longer trip.

16/1

1st

3

(3)

31st May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Doncaster

Mickley

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

dwelt start, in rear, good headway over 2f out, led when ridden and hung right over 1f out, went clear inside final furlong, comfortably

6/4

1st

3

(7)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Mickley

9st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Sent off a warm favourite for his 2yo debut at Newcastle but he was in need of the experience and could only manage fourth of the eight runners; stepped forward from that with a good placed effort at Redcar the following month (7f, good) and that run sets the standard; gelded since; good claims.

7/4

Form:

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to French 9.5f winner Rihama (RPR 75); 50-1 on debut here (6f) last week, when losing a lot of ground at the start and finishing last; much more needed.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(6)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Royal City

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

towards rear, waiting for room over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

16/1

10th

6

(6)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Royal City

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

towards rear, waiting for room over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

16/1

5th

8

(2)

26th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Royal City

8st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tristan Davidson

Ran creditably over 6f here on her handicap debut ten days ago; still has potential and 7f should suit but this is a stronger race.

16/1

Form: 87

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved for his Ripon debut when showing more at Thirsk (6f, good) latest; probably of greater interest when entering nurseries.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

12

(10)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Chillout Charlie

8st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

0-10 but he's dropped some way in the weights and was a creditable third here (7f) last Tuesday; kept on well in that race and has each-way claims again on this step up to 1m.

8/1

3rd

12

(12)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Chillout Charlie

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

More realistically treated now than when first handicapping last October but he hasn't been getting near enough to make a case, with stamina for 7f also to prove.

20/1

5th

5

(9)

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Thirsk

Chillout Charlie

9st 6lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Nigel Tinkler

Unplaced in eight starts and needs to improve on what we've seen to get seriously involved, even at this level.

14/1

Form: 99

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big odds and well beaten in both starts; can only watch.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

10

(12)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alma Don

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

in rear

25/1

9th

9

(5)

11th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

11:50 Southwell (AW)

Alma Don

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Thrice-raced filly whose form isn't fully convincing but who may be capable of better now handicapping and dropped back in trip.

20/1

21

7th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

12:47 Southwell (AW)

Alma Don

8st 13lb

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
28,000gns foal, 18,000euros yearling; third foal; half-sister to 7f-9.5f AW winner May Night (including 2yo; RPR 92); dam Swedish 8.6f winner; trainer has 16% strike-rate with 2yos on AW in last five seasons; no surprise if she acquits herself well on debut.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(2)

13th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sweet Talkin Sue

8st 9lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Hugo Palmer

Just poor form in four races, tailed off on nursery debut at Chelmsford in December; needs cheekpieces to have a transformative effect.

25/1

9

(6)

11th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Sweet Talkin Sue

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

Thrice-raced filly whose peak RPR, albeit a modest one, came at this track (midfield over 7f); bred to stay this longer distance and looks open to improvement back here on handicap debut.

14/1

10th

7

(8)

1st Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Kempton (AW)

Sweet Talkin Sue

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Hugo Palmer

took keen hold, in touch with leaders on outer

66/1

Non-runners

Teddy Brown

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £22.00
Straight Forecast £23.77
Trifecta £104.30

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Teddy Brown

SPOTLIGHT:

Sweet Talkin Sue

D Express:

Mickley

POSTDATA:

Chillout Charlie

The Times:

Venture Capital

Telegraph:

Teddy Brown

The Guardian:

Teddy Brown

Daily Record:

Teddy Brown

Daily Mail:

Sweet Talkin Sue

Daily Mirror:

Sweet Talkin Sue

The Sun:

Sweet Talkin Sue

The Star:

Mickley