June 29 / 16.15 Newcastle (AW)

16.15

Standard

Winners Wear Skopes Menswear EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £17010.5
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Winners Wear Skopes Menswear EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 60

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Needs to improve on his turf efforts; will be more interesting in nurseries shortly, unless this switch to AW has major effect.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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21th

4

(1)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Against The Wind

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Third of 22 in 3yo handicap over C&D (good to firm) at this meeting 12 months ago and progressive on AW since; soft ground may not have suited at Musselburgh last time and he's had wind surgery since; however, a career best is needed today and he has to prove he's just as good on turf as AW.

16/1

11th

2

(1)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Against The Wind

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Steadily progressive and posted another personal best when third at Southwell (5f, AW) on reappearance; his turf form is at a lower level but he still won at Thirsk last spring and finished third in a big field at York's Dante meeting (both 5f, good to firm); race-fit and should be in the thick of things again if a low draw doesn't count against him.

5/1

3rd

6

(1)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

16:38 Southwell (AW)

Against The Wind

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Prominent racer; thumped ten rivals in a C&D handicap last July and ran well off his revised mark (1lb lower today) back here in September; found the Group 1 Abbaye too hot to handle when last seen in October; won after a break last spring but he was well ahead of his mark then and that probably isn't the case now.

8/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 61

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Twice-raced colt who made all at Salisbury (6f) last time, beating a solid yardstick; one of the main players under 5lb penalty, provided he's as effective back at 5f and takes to Tapeta.
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5

(5)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:07 Southwell (AW)

Ardennes

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Appleby

Losing run stands at 14; twice a runner-up at Kempton over the winter (6f) but he hasn't beaten many rivals in five starts since April; return to 5f, drop in class and latest change of headgear not enough to tempt.

25/1

10

(1)

27th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:07 Kempton (AW)

Ardennes

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Off the mark in 6f novice at Salisbury as 2yo but he's had some seriously poor results either side of wind surgery, failing to beat a rival on last four starts; visor replaces cheekpieces; hard to see the light.

20/1

10

(5)

12th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Ardennes

9st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Won 6f turf novice as 2yo; finished placed in three of first four AW starts for this yard but he's been through difficult times since the spring, including when back from wind surgery latest; now in cheekpieces; risky.

40/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 32

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in races at Newbury (6.5f) and Newmarket (7f) won by Charlie Appleby-trained colts who look potentially smart; doesn't appear to be crying out for this drop to 5f but warrants respect on form.
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10th

4

(3)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Invited

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

Record of 4-11 on the AW and better than ever when a 33-1 third over 1m at Southwell last time out; dual course winner who is well drawn to adopt his prominent style of racing; considered.

9/1

3rd

10

(6)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Invited

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

C&D winner who prevailed narrowly over 1m at Lingfield (fourth career win) on New Year's Eve; 7f perhaps too sharp here last time but that was still disappointing given he was beaten 8l; all handicap wins at Class 4 level and this is a Class 3.

16/1

13/2

Form: 5

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Blue Point filly who is a half-sister to winners on turf and AW; showed some promise with her fifth-place finish at Bath (5f) and should improve with the experience under her belt; possibilities.
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8th

11

(5)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Loudan

8st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Notably strong in the betting given she was drawn widest on her return to action three weeks ago and she never featured having been poorly positioned throughout (finished behind three of these); stable has been quiet and others look safer.

14/1

11

(5)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Loudan

8st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Notably strong in the betting given she was drawn widest on her return to action three weeks ago and she never featured having been poorly positioned throughout (finished behind three of these); stable has been quiet and others look safer.

14/1

8th

5

(9)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

12:30 Lingfield (AW)

Loudan

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Not devoid of promise in her first three starts; well beaten on nursery debut at Sandown (5f, good to firm) latest; this is weaker back from a break but she has the widest stall to negotiate.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
36,000gns foal, 135,000gns yearling; brother to his connections' 5f/6f winner Salvuccio (including 2yo/AW), closely related to Listed-placed 5f/6f winner Significantly (including 2yo/AW); dam Group-placed 5f/6f 2yo winner; interesting newcomer.
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7

(9)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Dutch Finale

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Stuart Williams

Looked one to follow when producing a dominant display at Lingfield in June (6f, AW; second handicap run); only third behind H Key Lails over C&D next time but ran well for third at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June; not seen to best effect on his stable debut last month but he's not fully exposed and could have a bigger run in him; stable form is hard to fault.

6/1

13

(13)

12th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Dutch Finale

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Clear winner of first AW handicap (6f) here then finished a close third over 7f at Chelmsford under a penalty before keeping on quite nicely when third of eight at Windsor (6f) in June; left George Boughey for 42,000gns since; now tongue tied; interesting for new yard.

10/1

8

(6)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

16:00 Windsor

Dutch Finale

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Fluffed the start on his handicap debut at Nottingham last month (blindfold issues) but showed himself to be well ahead of his opening mark with a comfortable win at Lingfield three weeks ago (6f, AW); outstayed over 7f at Chelmsford one week later; still capable of better and his useful brother Salvuccio went well on fast turf.

11/4

Form: 304

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Placed at Beverley (5f) on debut; had plausible excuses (grade/ground) for her lesser efforts since but a mark of 66 reflects that nurseries may provide better opportunities.
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11th

1

(2)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Sybaris Jewel

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Failed to progress over sprint trips; close second (off just 1lb lower) upped to 1m at Musselburgh most recently, doing best work at finish; possibilities kept to this distance.

9/2

2nd

2

(1)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

15:22 Musselburgh

Sybaris Jewel

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

slightly awkward start, held up in last

10/1

13/2

Form: 24

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Clear promise on turf, finishing second at Hamilton (5f) then fourth at Chester (6f); bred to win races this year, being related to a few 2yo scorers, and enters the reckoning.
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7th

1

(4)

16th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Thirsk

Death Or Glory

9st 11lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Shaped well when second at Hamilton on debut (5f, soft) but hasn't progressed and was well beaten on nursery debut at York last time (6f, good to soft); this is easier but has a bit to prove.

14/1

8

(8)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:05 Thirsk

Death Or Glory

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Ability at a modest level on first three starts but no show from high draw on nursery debut at York last time; down 3lb and back in trip but needs to raise game to win.

10/1

12th

8

(14)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:15 York

Death Or Glory

9st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

Kept on for encouraging second of five on debut at Hamilton (5f, soft) in May; unable to build on that the next twice (6f/5f, good/AW) but could be on a handy opening mark if rediscovering his initial promise.

11/1

OUR TIP

Form: 08

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to beat a rival on debut and subsequent effort may not be reliable form; nurseries are likely to be more suitable shortly.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Chasing Gold

9st 8lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Michael Keady

Maiden who's had his moments at the start and often pulled hard; reared as the stalls opened on his turf comeback and unseated, so can only be considered risky in first-time blinkers.

8/1

4

(13)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Chasing Gold

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Still a maiden after 13 starts but he was generally consistent in sprint handicaps last year; returns after five months off but he's well handicapped on his best form and needs a close look back on turf.

13/2

2

(3)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Chasing Gold

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Keady

He had gelding and wind operations prior to his stable debut in June; has run consistently in defeat in his four starts for Michael Keady but he will need to raise his game a notch to record a first win; cheekpieces now return.

5/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
52,000gns yearling; by Zoustar and the first foal of a 1m-winning daughter of unraced half-sister to 6f Group 3 winner Toscanini; market instructive.
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12th

4

(1)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Darlas Secret

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Finished last of 12 in classified event over C&D six days ago and is now 0-15; cheekpieces are reached for now.

20/1

12th

2

(5)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Darlas Secret

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Fair third of nine in a 0-55 handicap at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) on his penultimate start, but didn't back that up in a similar race to this there 13 days later and now 0-14; his stamina isn't assured either.

12/1

7th

2

(1)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Darlas Secret

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

13-race maiden; fair C&D third on latest start and has an each-way chance on that form.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £38.10
Straight Forecast £37.17
Trifecta £75.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Invited

POSTDATA:

Ardennes

SPOTLIGHT:

Dutch Finale

D Express:

Death Or Glory

NEWMARKET:

Dutch Finale

Telegraph:

Invited

Daily Mail:

Invited

Daily Mirror:

Invited

The Star:

Invited

Daily Record:

Invited

The Times:

Ardennes

The Guardian:

Ardennes

The Sun:

Ardennes