October 26 / 19.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

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BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4104
  • 0m 5f 21y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 632

Last run: 127 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
RPR of 73 when placed over C&D and at Ripon (6f, good) in his last two runs for the Charltons and he shaped as though this drop back in trip could suit last time; changed hands for 28,000gns in July and he's respected back on AW for new yard.
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12th

1

(15)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Bright

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

His last three wins have come on the AW at Newcastle but he is effective on turf and this mark shouldn't be beyond him; stall 15 is a severe hindrance though.

16/1

10th

1

(4)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bright

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

He had dropped down the weights prior to a ready C&D win in December, his third course success; a 4lb rise still leaves him feasibly weighted and he is high on the list.

4/1

2nd
6 (3)
Rooska

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 323

Last run: 124 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Finished close up in different conditions at Musselburgh (5f) and Redcar (6f) in his first two starts but he was disappointing back at Redcar in June; has bit to prove after four months off and he needs to resume his progress.
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3rd

3

(1)

10th Apr 2025

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rooska

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

took keen hold, towards rear on far side of group, headway and pressed leaders when edged right over 1f out, no extra towards finish

7/2

3rd

3

(1)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rooska

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

took keen hold, towards rear on far side of group, headway and pressed leaders when edged right over 1f out, no extra towards finish

7/2

2nd

5

(3)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Rooska

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

slowly away, in rear

8/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 724 BF

Last run: 117 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Showed clear promise at Doncaster (6f, good) in his final two runs for Clive Cox during the summer, including a front-running second on his penultimate run; sets the standard on that form and he's an interesting contender dropped to 5f on his stable debut (changed hands for 20,000gns in July).
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12th

6

(1)

3rd May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Kaidu

9st 8lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Susan Corbett

Ten-race maiden; signed off for Archie Watson with pretty good third at Wolverhampton (6f) in January and may not have handled soft turf when struggling on recent stable debut but others have more pressing claims; hooded for first time.

20/1

12th

6

(1)

3rd May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Kaidu

9st 8lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Susan Corbett

Ten-race maiden; signed off for Archie Watson with pretty good third at Wolverhampton (6f) in January and may not have handled soft turf when struggling on recent stable debut but others have more pressing claims; hooded for first time.

20/1

16th

2

(10)

20th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Thirsk

Kaidu

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Susan Corbett

towards rear

14/1

Form: 4242 BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Has not really progressed so far but he's reached the frame in all of his four runs and he ran into a useful prospect when a front-running second at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) last Friday; that form puts him firmly in the picture here and he looks worth a try at this new trip.
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5

(8)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:50 Ayr

Moon Flight

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Won the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 2lb higher mark; came into that race in good form, however, whereas this time around he was a remote last of seven at Beverley; revival not impossible but others are more solid; stable also run Lion's House.

12/1

7th

6

(8)

16th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

14:15 Beverley

Moon Flight

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Linda Perratt

held up in rear

13/2

16/1

Form: 7

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has a useful sprinting pedigree but he made a low-key start when a well-held seventh of 12 at Windsor (6f, good) two weeks ago; should know more this time but he needs major improvement.
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0

2

(11)

14th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Advantage

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David O’Meara

Looked a handicapper to follow when easily landing a Wolverhampton handicap (extended 1m; cheekpieces first time) last month; disappointing under a penalty 18 days ago but still early days and Rossa Ryan is /back on board today; one to consider.

6/1

5th

3

27th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Advantage

9st 11lb

T: David O’Meara

Improved since upped from sprint trips and handicapping, building on Southwell third when winning over C&D nine days ago (first-time cheekpieces); open to further improvement and high on the shortlist under a penalty.

3/1

1st

6

(9)

18th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Advantage

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David O’Meara

in touch with leaders, raced in second after 1f, led then ridden over 1f out, went clear inside final furlong, kept on, comfortably

5/1

Form: 55

Last run: 100 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest form when a well-held fifth in 5f events at Windsor (good to firm) and Nottingham (soft) in July; has a lot to find back from a break and minor handicaps look the way forward after this.
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3rd

3

(8)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

17:09 Bath

Darkened Edge

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

C&D scorer who has not been seen since beating just one (stumbled halfway) in 5f Lingfield handicap in September; she needs to hit the ground running.

7/2

5

(7)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

Darkened Edge

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Expensive to follow this year, for all that she's a winner (5f, good to firm; 5-4f); has the ability to be competitive at this level but stall 7 is wide enough and she's light on AW experience (figures of 636 at Wolverhampton).

6/1

Form: 00

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Massive prices and she's finished a remote last in two 7f events at Kempton since August; now drops to 5f on this switch to Tapeta.
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8th

11

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:30 Brighton

Almavillalobas

9st 2lb

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Has shown very little in nine starts from 5f-11.4f; visor removed; makes no appeal.

50/1

11th

12

(6)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

16:00 Windsor

Almavillalobas

9st 0lb

J: William Cox

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Yet to make the frame in her eight runs to date at up to 7f, retried in a visor when tenth in 7f Lingfield classified event in February; takes a big step up in trip now.

50/1

10th

1

(12)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Almavillalobas

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Little solid form and returning to 7f with a visor refitted isn't enough to tempt.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 782

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
4yo who struggled in his first two starts last month but he showed promise when 150-1 second over C&D three weeks ago; did his best work late on in that race but the form doesn't look strong and he needs another major step forward here.
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13th

12

(3)

15th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Captain Bentley

8st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Michael Mullineaux

80-1 for a classified at Chepstow (5f, good to firm) in July and made all; big majority of his performances, however, make him very hard to fancy.

50/1

9

(10)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:58 Catterick

Captain Bentley

10st 4lb

J: Miss Katie Garton

T: Michael Mullineaux

Made all to cause 80-1 surprise in a classified at Chepstow (5f, good to firm) in July but he was well beaten next time and last of six at Chepstow (5f, good) 43 days ago.

16/1

6

(3)

19th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

18:30 Chepstow

Captain Bentley

8st 12lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Mullineaux

Gamely made all to cause 80-1 surprise in C&D (good to firm) classified last month, opening his account at the 19th attempt, but was soundly beaten in a Beverley handicap soon afterwards; look elsewhere.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £14.30
Straight Forecast £13.75
Trifecta £40.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Moon Flight

SPOTLIGHT:

Kaidu

POSTDATA:

Bright

The Star:

Rooska

The Times:

Bright

NEWMARKET:

Moon Flight

Telegraph:

Moon Flight

The Guardian:

Moon Flight

Daily Mail:

Moon Flight

The Sun:

Moon Flight

Daily Record:

Moon Flight

D Express:

Kaidu

Daily Mirror:

Kaidu