October 13 / 18.30 Newcastle (AW)

18.30

Standard To Slow

Northumbria Leisure For Juke Boxes EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3564
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
SKY
View Course
Northumbria Leisure For Juke Boxes EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.80
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 1 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Green but produced a strong finish to win a Hamilton novice on last month's debut (5f, good to soft); the second and third had already shown a good level of ability and the form looks solid; open to further progress and he's a strong contender.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:18 Pontefract

Garfield Shadow

9st 13lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Useful for Richard Fahey, winning five times the latest of which was a 7f handicap in Qatar in November 2024; makes his debut for his new yard (gelded in the meantime) and, like his stablemate The Strikin Viking, whether he is on a favourable mark remains to be seen; the choice of James Doyle, though, so interesting to see what the market says.

4/1

2nd

8

(2)

4th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Garfield Shadow

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

3yo who made it four wins from his six starts when scoring at Chester (6f, good) in July, and he's been a close third the next twice (6f/7f, good); won on debut on good to soft (unraced on softer); he could still have more to offer and may be in the shake-up this afternoon.

11/2

3rd

14

(21)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Leopardstown

Garfield Shadow

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

dwelt start, towards rear, raced in last under 2f out, headway 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, went third towards finish, nearest finish

12/1

11/10

  • Place: £1.02

Form: 61856 CD

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Confirmed debut promise by winning a C&D novice in good style in July; highly tried since and hasn't quite cut it at Listed/Group 3 level; this more suitable and obvious claims, for all a BHA mark of 90 looks flattering.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(1)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Beverley

Markakol

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

led, ridden when edged left inside final furlong, drifted left and headed inside final 110yds, soon no extra

7/1

25th

28

(24)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:15 Ascot

Markakol

8st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Highly tried after his novice win (5f, AW) last summer and came up short; absent since October (gelded soon after latest start) and others look more persuasive.

25/1

2nd

2

(4)

13th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Markakol

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

reared start, slowly away, hung left throughout, in rear, headway on far side of group over 1f out, went second inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, just held second

11/10

33/1

  • Place: £8.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
22,000euros foal; dam a 6f 2yo/Spanish 7f winner (RPR 83); first 2yo runner of the year for a yard now renowned for winning juveniles.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

18:05 Brighton

Silky Robin

10st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Brian Toomey

Mark eased after a fruitless spell on the AW and made it four wins on the spin on turf when going in off 5lb lower five weeks ago; currently 2-2 round here and it's hard to find any negatives.

2/1

1st

8

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

17:55 Lingfield

Silky Robin

9st 3lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Brian Toomey

Won four races on turf last year and resumes after an unsuccessful stint on the AW, 2lb lower than when last successful; fascinating contender.

11/1

8/1

Form: 8

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Prominent in the market ahead of her Beverley debut three weeks ago (5f, heavy) but having missed the break, she was nudged along to make up the ground and raced far too keenly as a consequence, eventually dropping right away; hood added today and she should be capable of much better.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

11

(8)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:08 Thirsk

Gloves

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Linda Perratt

mounted on course

33/1

7th

6

(6)

1st May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gloves

9st 4lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

slowly away and lost many lengths start, in rear, joined main group but took keen hold after 1f

25/1

7th

6

(6)

1st May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gloves

9st 4lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

slowly away and lost many lengths start, in rear, joined main group but took keen hold after 1f

25/1

Form: 08

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in two 6f runs at Pontefract last month; bred to do better at some point but perhaps when tackling nurseries.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(7)

24th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Renovate

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Out of the frame in first three starts, but was beaten less than 3l into fifth of nine at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) 11 days ago; open to improvement on nursery debut, but it will be needed.

13/2

5th

4

(3)

13th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Renovate

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

taken down early, led but pestered, headed inside final furlong, soon no extra

33/1

8th

9

(1)

28th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Pontefract

Renovate

9st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Edward Bethell

Suffered some interference when down the field here last week but debatable what difference it made; stable probably has a better chance with Kings Merchant.

25/1

Form: 0424

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
All runs over 6f, recording an RPR in the high 60s in novice and maiden events on slow turf the last twice; drops to 5f and switches to AW but improvement is required to come out on top here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

3

(15)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Glory Hyde

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Arrives on the crest of a wave having won four of her last five starts; a 4lb rise for her small-field Class 5 win at Ripon last month could just find her out here, though.

13/2

1st

1

(4)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Ripon

Glory Hyde

10st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

5yo who has won three of her last four starts including a clearcut success over C&D (good) two weeks ago; up 7lb but that was a personal best last time and she seems versatile ground-wise; big player.

6/4

1st

11

(12)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Glory Hyde

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Didn't get the breaks at Beverley (5f, good to firm) on penultimate start, but she pounced late to continue her consistent spell at Redcar (6f, good; from 3lb lower) subsequently, justifying favouritism; is well drawn in stall 12, so should have a positive role to play.

9/2

OUR TIP

33/1

Form: 90

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
No significant threat in either 6f run; likely to come good at some point but maybe once handicapping.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

13:35 Chester

Brummell

8st 12lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Acts on good to soft and softer but his best form is at 5f and latest last of six at Haydock needs forgiving; cheekpieces go on after that; nothing wrong with this mark if they do have a positive effect, however.

10/1

6th

2

(6)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:13 Haydock

Brummell

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Two wins last summer (5f, good/good to firm) and didn't see out 6f when third of six on recent reappearance at Doncaster (6f, good to firm); has run well on slow ground in the past and he's a key player back down to 5f.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sold unraced out of Archie Watson's stable for just 1,200gns last month; dam a 7f 2yo winner (RPR 79); useful standard to aim at on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(6)

2nd Oct 2024

Good

1m 5f 216y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Strike Rate

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

Still to register a victory but he arrives in good nick, third of five in 1m4f Newcastle handicap eight days ago; shortlisted off the same mark.

6/1

3rd

6

(1)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Strike Rate

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

Maiden; not beaten too far when fifth of ten in 1m2f classified here in August and stamina for 1m4f never had a chance to be tested at Musselburgh since, as he was hampered when starting to move forward; likely needs more than he's shown so far, though.

8/1

3rd

7

(6)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

17:50 Musselburgh

Strike Rate

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Daragh Bourke

Most competitive in classified races and has struggled in handicaps; stamina to prove as well.

25/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to minor 6f winner Little Red Dancer (RPR 55); dam a prolific 5f-7f winner (88); stable not renowned for 2yo success.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(2)

13th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

My Dancing Queen

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

Half-sister to minor 6f winner Little Red Dancer (RPR 55); dam a prolific 5f-7f winner (88); stable not renowned for 2yo success.

100/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £7.20
Straight Forecast £5.15
Trifecta £81.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Markakol

SPOTLIGHT:

Garfield Shadow

NEWMARKET:

Gloves

The Times:

Garfield Shadow

The Guardian:

Garfield Shadow

D Express:

Garfield Shadow

Daily Mirror:

Garfield Shadow

The Sun:

Garfield Shadow

TOPSPEED:

Markakol

POSTDATA:

Markakol

Telegraph:

Markakol

Daily Mail:

Markakol

The Star:

Markakol

Daily Record:

Markakol