September 25 / 15.20 Redcar

15.20

Good

weatherbysshop.co.uk Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3780
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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weatherbysshop.co.uk Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: -32445

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Consistent maiden who wasn't beaten far back from a break in a 1m AW novice last time; she's not progressing but capable of winning a race of this nature.
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9th

6

(7)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Ghaihaban

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

midfield but in touch with leaders

9/1

4th

4

(7)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Ghaihaban

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

in touch with leaders, edged left when outpaced over 1f out, rallied and went fourth inside final 110yds

8/1

5th

7

(8)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ghaihaban

8st 4lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Andrew Balding

Off the mark in Redcar novice event, taking her form figures over 7f to 2321; the return to 1m backfired at Southwell (belated handicap debut; behind Moonspirit) since; may have more to offer back down in distance and remains of interest.

11/2

5/6

  • Place: £1.02

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 225 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
325,000euros breeze-up buy and a half-brother top-class miler Palace Pier; unable to justify odds-on favouritism in an ordinary 7f maiden at Newcastle and second run has been a long time coming; retains potential, however.
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27

(32)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

My Cloud

9st 1lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Form figures read 22111 (started favourite each time; 3-3 over 1m); proved well ahead of his opening mark at Ascot in April then followed up at Newbury (again on good to firm) where he collared the pacesetter close home; very progressive and commands respect.

9/2

1st

8

(2)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

My Cloud

8st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Half-brother to Palace Pier, whose Group 1 haul included the Lockinge on this card in 2021; proved well ahead of his opening mark at Ascot (1m, good to firm) on seasonal debut, scoring easily and taking form figures to 2211; one to follow and could well defy a 10lb rise with further improvement on the cards.

6/4

50/1

  • Place: £16.70

Form: 47

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten single-figure lengths in two Kempton visits (7f/1m) but she needs to step up to threaten the best of these; now has tongue tied.
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5

(8)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:45 Brighton

Grovely Belle

9st 5lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

11-race maiden; respectable third over 7f at Brighton (good to firm) most recently, shaping as if she'll be as effective back at 6f; again has place possibilities.

8/1

6

(1)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:05 Brighton

Grovely Belle

9st 0lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

No wins in ten and very questionable whether last week's 2l defeat at Leicester (7f) was a step forward when only six ran.

10/1

7

(2)

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Leicester

Grovely Belle

8st 9lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Nine-race maiden who has finished unplaced in all six handicaps; cheekpieces left off today; others bring stronger claims.

33/1

Form: 44332- BF

Last run: 398 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Left Dermot Weld for 50,000gns and as an eight-race maiden; did show plenty of ability though and has been gelded; could find 7f on the sharp side but needs checking in the market on return from 13-month absence.
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12th

16

(5)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Walsingham

8st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: David O’Meara

Ran just four times last year, winning on three occasions (1m, good/soft), and back on the scoresheet at Pontefract (1m, good) a fortnight ago on his second start of the season; did it cosily last time and a 4lb rise may not stop this thriving 6yo.

11/1

1st

3

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:23 Pontefract

Walsingham

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Completed a hat-trick last summer with the first two legs coming over C&D (good ground); promising third at Ripon on his seasonal return two weeks ago, keeping on well from 2f out having earlier clipped a rival's heels as the race was hotting up; still has more to offer and the drying ground is the only imponderable (unraced on faster than good).

4/1

Form: 32

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
175 days between his two races (7f), showing similar form on the AW; didn't impress with his finishing effort last time and this looks stronger.
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5th

3

(5)

25th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Redcar

Dark Venture

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Charles Hills

175 days between his two races (7f), showing similar form on the AW; didn't impress with his finishing effort last time and this looks stronger.

7/1

2nd

1

(1)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Venture

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charles Hills

swerved left soon after start, towards rear

5/2

3rd

7

(2)

14th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Dark Venture

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charles Hills

prominent

6/1

OUR TIP

100/1

Form: 97

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form in two bumpers and 7f/1m novices on the AW; outclassed.
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4th

7

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Fast Fred

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Disappointing behind Letsbefrank at Hamilton a fortnight ago but in good form otherwise this year, with two close seconds sandwiching a win at Musselburgh (1m4f, good); no surprise if he bounces back with a big performance.

10/1

8th

1

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

18:45 Hamilton

Fast Fred

10st 0lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Phillip Makin

Dependable sort who's been in career-best form with a win and two seconds this season; raised another 2lb but can show up well again after his two big runs at Musselburgh (pipped by Letsbefrank latest); highly respected.

11/4

2nd

4

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:15 Musselburgh

Fast Fred

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Second at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) on reappearance and better than ever when taking a 14-runner handicap over C&D (good) two weeks ago; 4lb higher this time but firmly in the mix.

7/2

Form: 7-5 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh in one run for previous yard and later changed hands for 11,000gns; belated second run was ten days ago when a very disappointing odds-on favourite at Musselburgh (5f, good); the hood tried there is left off now but now has a lot to prove.
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7th

3

(5)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Wessex

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

took keen hold, prominent, weakened over 2f out

12/1

7th

3

(5)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Wessex

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

took keen hold, prominent, weakened over 2f out

12/1

9th

6

(8)

28th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:15 Redcar

Wessex

9st 8lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: David & Nicola Barron

held up in rear, no impression from over 2f out

50/1

16/1

Form: 8

Last run: 173 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Weak 28-1 chance when eighth in a 7f AW maiden at Dundalk in April; remains in the same ownership despite moving yards; best watched more than likely.
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8th

8

(3)

25th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Redcar

Melodiam

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

taken down early

16/1

8th

13

(4)

5th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Melodiam

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

First foal; dam twice-raced French 7.5f AW 2yo winner (RPR 78), sister to 7.5f-1m French Listed/US Grade 2 winner Filimbi out of US 1m1f and 1m2f Grade 1 winner Flute; by a leading sire but looks the Lyons' second-string on jockey bookings; could still go well.

9/1

8th

13

(4)

5th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Melodiam

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

First foal; dam twice-raced French 7.5f AW 2yo winner (RPR 78), sister to 7.5f-1m French Listed/US Grade 2 winner Filimbi out of US 1m1f and 1m2f Grade 1 winner Flute; by a leading sire but looks the Lyons' second-string on jockey bookings; could still go well.

9/1

Form: 94

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Closely related to connections' prolific and very useful miler Sparks Fly; tailed off on heavy-ground debut and then fourth of six on good at Brighton (7f); one for another day.
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6th

12

(3)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Supernova Steps

8st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: David Loughnane

Only 1-19 but the win came over C&D in late 2024 and recent respectable runs have been over 8.6f/7f (in an eyeshield latterly); could have a say with Jack Dace taking off 5lb.

10/1

10th

9

(16)

21st Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:30 Yarmouth

Supernova Steps

8st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: David Loughnane

Sole win from 15 runs came on Tapeta at Southwell (6f) last November; a bit below peak form when last in action in July, third of five in a modest five-runner Class 6 handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to soft; 9-2).

25/1

7

(7)

23rd Jul 2025

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

18:20 Doncaster

Supernova Steps

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Sole win came at Southwell (6f, AW) in November; ran below market expectations when fourth in a Brighton classified (6f, good to firm; 7-4) last time but she had excuses (saddle slipped and was struck into); worst two runs came on testing ground but they were at 1m.

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £9.90
Straight Forecast £8.08
Trifecta £334.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

My Cloud

TOPSPEED:

Ghaihaban

The Star:

Walsingham

NEWMARKET:

My Cloud

The Times:

My Cloud

Telegraph:

My Cloud

The Guardian:

My Cloud

Daily Mail:

My Cloud

D Express:

My Cloud

Daily Mirror:

My Cloud

The Sun:

My Cloud

Daily Record:

My Cloud

POSTDATA:

Ghaihaban