January 08 / 16.30 Newcastle (AW)

16.30

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BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets Restricted Novice Stakes (For Horses In Bands C/D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3942
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets Restricted Novice Stakes (For Horses In Bands C/D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.80
  • Place: £2.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£22,000 yearling; first foal; dam 6f winner (RPR 68), half-sister to winners Mr Wizard (useful 6f 2yo) and Majestic Beauty (5f 2yo), is granddaughter of 6f winner; has plenty of speed in his pedigree and he needs a close look on debut.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

True Promise

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Fionn McSharry

Four wins on Tapeta elsewhere, at 5f-7f, all in 2024; has been involved in several tight finishes since December, including for Oisin Murphy at Kempton (6f) in April, and while he's been on much the same mark throughout, he's worth another go over a bare 5f; thereabouts.

4/1

12th

8

(12)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

True Promise

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Fionn McSharry

Yet to win in ten starts for current stable but he has been placed in seven of them, including back on turf at Wetherby 13 days ago (5.5f, good to firm); should run his race but this looks a tough race in which to end his losing streak.

10/1

2nd

3

(3)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 5

17:05 Wetherby

True Promise

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Fionn McSharry

String of good AW runs for current yard since December; his turf record is less compelling but he has been placed on good ground; others are preferred for win purposes.

100/30

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.80
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 06-

Last run: 145 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held at 100-1 in two sprint maidens last summer and he was withdrawn after getting upset in the stalls here in October; has stacks to find Mattella and can only be watched.
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4th

2

(2)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Buzz Box

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Improved to win two C&D handicaps early last year; looked capable of even better but not seen since; new yard (same owner) among the winners and it'll be interesting to see what the betting makes of him.

13/2

1st

2

(4)

4th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Newcastle (AW)

Buzz Box

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Bryan Smart

Finally got it together after a few costly defeats here when winning over C&D a month ago; Billy Loughnane, up for the first time that afternoon, retains the ride but he'll need a bit more upped 6lb.

3/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 32- BF

Last run: 51 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising third at Wolverhampton (6f) on her debut in November and she caught the eye again when runner-up after a slow start there (7f) 12 days later; this is tougher back in trip but she was a well-backed favourite last time and this well-bred filly should have more to offer.
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5th

6

(2)

21st Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Berrygate

9st 7lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Edward Bethell

A maiden after nine runs but kept on for third at Carlisle (7f, soft) two starts ago and is also suited by Tapeta; lost action and was tailed off when tried in blinkers on latest outing ten weeks ago but has a fighting chance here if all goes to plan; now sports cheekpieces.

8/1

13th

9

(13)

11th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Berrygate

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Placed in 6-8 starts on AW or turf, including two of her last three; blew the start when under 2l third over 7f here (soft) latest; unraced on fast ground; if headgear works, she could be a player back down in trip.

15/2

3rd

5

(5)

17th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:00 Carlisle

Berrygate

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Placed in five of her six AW starts, going close at handicap level on two occasions; had an excuse (raced on unfavoured part of track) when beaten favourite at Redcar switched to turf last time; still of interest.

9/2

7/4

Form: 22- BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Went very close over C&D on her belated debut in November and was runner-up again when dropped to 5f at Southwell last month; that was an odds-on defeat but she ran into a useful prospect and sets a clear standard on this step back up in trip; big player.
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2nd

10

(8)

14th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Mattella

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

A 5yo but she only made her debut last October; 0-6 and well held on turf debut at Thirsk (6f, heavy) five weeks ago; hard to know what she will make of the likely different conditions.

16/1

2nd

10

(8)

14th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Mattella

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

A 5yo but she only made her debut last October; 0-6 and well held on turf debut at Thirsk (6f, heavy) five weeks ago; hard to know what she will make of the likely different conditions.

16/1

7th

3

(2)

9th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Thirsk

Mattella

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Consistent on AW without really progressing; beaten 4l into third on her handicap debut at Newcastle 25 days ago; suitability of slow turf remains to be seen.

9/2

Form: 4-

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal of an ordinary maiden and was a well-held fourth of seven over C&D (weak 6-1 shot) on his recent debut; recorded an RPR of 57 in that race and he needs major improvement on his second start.
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9

(9)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:22 Musselburgh

Angel Of The Bay

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

0-19; best run this season when 3.5l third to Giselles Izzy (11lb worse off) at Ayr in June (7f, good); hasn't fared quite so well when stepped back up to 1m on two starts since; back after a break; place chance.

11/2

4th

8

(2)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Angel Of The Bay

10st 2lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: David & Nicola Barron

18-race maiden but he's run respectably in classified events on his last two starts (7f/1m); returns to handicap company with place claims.

7/1

4th

1

(3)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

19:00 Thirsk

Angel Of The Bay

9st 9lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: David & Nicola Barron

0-17 but ran with credit dropped to this level for the first time when third of nine at Ayr, (7f, good) last time, shaping as though worth another go at this trip; a contender on form, but unraced on ground faster than good.

6/1

33/1

Form: 66-

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to four winners but she finished an 8l sixth in two C&D events last month, with RPRs in the 40s on both occasions; remains best watched for now.
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11th

6

(3)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Dollarindex

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

11-race maiden but she's been placed in three of her last five runs and she had an excuse against a pace bias at Beverley (5f, soft) last time; handles most ground and she could be dangerous back up in trip.

7/1

8th

10

(5)

16th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Beverley

Dollarindex

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

towards rear, bumped then took keen hold soon after start

6/1

2nd

9

(6)

25th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:47 Beverley

Dollarindex

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Bryan Smart

took keen hold, prominent

7/1

Form: 1- CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a good start with his 33-1 win in a C&D novice last month, showing a good attitude to beat some experienced rivals; this is tougher under a penalty but he should improve for that initial experience and is respected.
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9th

9

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Fletchers Dream

9st 1lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Three C&D wins, the latest in September off a 2lb lower mark; that race panned out perfectly though and latest Wolverhampton effort suggests he is vulnerable.

12/1

9th

9

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Fletchers Dream

9st 1lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Three C&D wins, the latest in September off a 2lb lower mark; that race panned out perfectly though and latest Wolverhampton effort suggests he is vulnerable.

12/1

6th

4

(2)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fletchers Dream

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Two wins this season, the latest a comfortable success at Newcastle (for today's apprentice) 16 days ago; enjoyed a clear run there while a few of those in behind got in the way of each other but a 2lb rise is still fair enough; more appealing than many.

7/2

25/1

Form: 78-

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
In rear in two C&D events late last year and he's been gelded since his eighth of ten behind Fletchers Dream last time; has plenty to find here and minor handicaps will be more suitable.
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13th

7

(2)

28th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Wetherby

Walter Mitty

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

midfield on inner

10/1

13th

7

(2)

28th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Wetherby

Walter Mitty

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

midfield on inner

10/1

8th

7

(8)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Walter Mitty

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Dods

In rear in two C&D events late last year and he's been gelded since his eighth of ten behind Fletchers Dream last time; has plenty to find here and minor handicaps will be more suitable.

25/1

9th
1 (11)
Busan

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Closely related to 1m4f winner Genesius (including AW; RPR 84) and a half-brother to 6f/7f winner Quest For Sun (98); dam a maiden half-sister to Group 1 winner Parish Hall; refused to enter the stalls on his intended debut here (14-1) in November and has been gelded since.
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15th

1

(15)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Thirsk

Busan

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

raced near side

33/1

15th

1

(15)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Thirsk

Busan

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Bred to better than a Class 6 handicapper but he didn't achieve a huge amount in three novice events at Newcastle early in the year; likely best watched despite the more suitable opportunity.

33/1

9th

2

(3)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Busan

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Julie Camacho

Modest RPRs in two novice events (6f/7f) at this venue; latest effort was better than the first but he's still likely to be more interesting in handicaps shortly.

33/1

Form: 3-

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Attracted support into 17-2 and she made some encouraging late headway when third of seven in a C&D novice last month; was beaten 5l in that race but the front-running winner looks useful and she should benefit from that experience; in the mix.
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8th

1

(4)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Ruth Langmore

9st 9lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

took keen hold, towards rear throughout

15/2

8th

1

(4)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Ruth Langmore

9st 9lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

33-1 for last month's handicap debut at Kempton (7f; first-time blinkers) but ran well until fading into fourth inside final furlong; 1lb lower here and enters calculations.

15/2

4th

3

(6)

6th Mar 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Ruth Langmore

9st 7lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Has not kicked on from her encouraging debut (6f, Tapeta) in two subsequent runs, but she makes her handicap debut at a realistic level and blinkers could spark improvement.

8/1

200/1

Form: 9-

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a fairly useful 7f winner but was tailed off at a massive price on her Chelmsford debut (6f, Polytrack) last month; can only be watched.
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8th

8

(8)

17th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Newcastle (AW)

Ms Barbaro

8st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Jessica Bedi

dwelt start, took keen hold, towards rear

100/1

11th

12

(9)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ms Barbaro

8st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Jessica Bedi

Out of a fairly useful 7f winner but was tailed off at a massive price on her Chelmsford debut (6f, Polytrack) last month; can only be watched.

200/1

9th

9

(6)

21st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Ms Barbaro

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Jessica Bedi

Half-sister to a minor 5f winner (RPR 58); dam a 7f/7.4f 2yo winner (82); would be a surprise winner on debut.

66/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam well beaten bumpers/maidens (RPR 27), half-sister to 1m2f/1m3f winner Spanish Hustle and 2m2f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner First Man; has fair standard to aim at on belated debut and is best watched.
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5th

1

(2)

24th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

14:25 Thirsk

Cherrytreeprincess

9st 12lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

slowly into stride, raced in last throughout, reminder 3f out, soon lost touch

100/1

9th

1

(6)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

14:08 Thirsk

Cherrytreeprincess

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Brian Rothwell

in touch with leaders

100/1

12th

2

(10)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cherrytreeprincess

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Second foal; dam well beaten bumpers/maidens (RPR 27), half-sister to 1m2f/1m3f winner Spanish Hustle and 2m2f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner First Man; has fair standard to aim at on belated debut and is best watched.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £78.00
Straight Forecast £69.71
Trifecta £477.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mattella

The Times:

Fletchers Dream

The Star:

Ruth Langmore

D Express:

Berrygate

Telegraph:

Fletchers Dream

The Guardian:

Fletchers Dream

Daily Record:

Fletchers Dream

RP RATINGS:

Mattella

POSTDATA:

Mattella

Daily Mail:

Mattella

Daily Mirror:

Mattella

The Sun:

Mattella