October 03 / 17.40 Newcastle (AW)

17.40

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  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 3

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
4-1 when third of nine on last month's debut at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack); this half-brother to Australian 1m4f Group 1 winner Just Fine is open to improvement now up in trip and he's high on the list.
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2nd

13

(4)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Tornado Alert

9st 2lb

J: James McDonald

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Won at Newcastle (1m, AW) last October on second start and fourth on reappearance in the 2,000 Guineas (1m, good), albeit no match for the front three; creditable sixth of 18 in the Derby at Epsom (1m4f, good) 12 days ago; he'll appreciate the drop back in grade and is not discounted.

9/1

18

(11)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 1

15:30 Epsom

Tornado Alert

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Dam's winners include Just Fine, who won an Australian Group 1 at 1m4f; a low-profile 2yo career ended with a 1m AW maiden win but he led for a long way in the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket and did well to head the pack behind the first three; he was said to be only 80% ready, so improvement can be expected but it's unlikely to be enough for him to take a hand today.

33/1

4th

9

(6)

3rd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Tornado Alert

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Third on debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) last September and won Newcastle maiden (1m, AW) in October; this unexposed half-brother to Australian Group 1 winner Just Fine is a likeable prospect who can be expected to progress, but he's bottom of this pack on ratings and by some margin.

50/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
9-2, beaten about 5l when fourth of 13 on last month's debut at Kempton (7f, Polytrack); others have achieved more but this Frankel half-brother to Irish 2,000 Guineas winner Siskin is in excellent hands to improve.
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9th

18

(9)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Byblos

9st 4lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

Landed a Southwell maiden (1m3f, AW; 30-100) in August, but held in three starts back in handicaps since (in blinkers last time); has raced freely, but he may settle better in a bigger field and this race has gone to a 3yo three times in the last six years.

7/1

12

(9)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 14y

Class 3

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Byblos

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John & Thady Gosden

Only 1-8 and disappointed at Windsor (1m3f; raced freely) when the return to soft ground was expected to benefit; however, could settle better in the new blinkers and he is a course winner.

5/1

9

(1)

1st Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

18:00 Windsor

Byblos

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Record is 1-7, the win in 1m3f AW maiden two starts ago; beaten favourite latest but wasn't disgraced; well bred and may do better still.

7/4

7/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam Group-placed 1m4f winner, out of 1m4f Group 1 winner Seal Of Approval; this Kingman colt represents a top trainer and could play a leading role on debut.
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3rd

6

(6)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Reign Of Honour

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Charlie Appleby

First foal; dam Group-placed 1m4f winner, out of 1m4f Group 1 winner Seal Of Approval; this Kingman colt represents a top trainer and could play a leading role on debut.

7/2

10/1

Form: 44

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability when fourth over 7f on turf on his two starts; improvement is needed but this 270,000gns American Pharoah gelding could be suited by the switch to the AW and is not ruled out.
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5

(6)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Enrolled

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Fanshawe

Wore visor the last twice, winning at Salisbury (1m) then leaving the impression something was amiss at Brighton; has form on AW and, assuming he's back on song, could go well switched to blinkers.

13/2

12th

8

(10)

6th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 4

15:45 Brighton

Enrolled

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Had gone close a couple of times before making his breakthrough at the ninth attempt when scoring at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) 42 days ago; first-time visor likely helped that day and he needs a bit more back up 3lb.

11/2

1st

2

(7)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Salisbury

Enrolled

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Fanshawe

Eight-race maiden despite his many minor honours; 1m2f back on AW for latest outing did not work out and he finished just behind Invincible Duke at Goodwood (1m) the time before despite less trouble in running; frustrating sort who now sports headgear for the first time.

5/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
77,000euros yearling; fourth foal; Camelot half-sister to winners Anchorage (Group-placed 1m 2yo/1m2f; RPR 103) and Vanish (1m2f; 91); unraced dam from classy family; takes on males on debut but a market check is advised.
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5

(9)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Camzara

9st 7lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

Seemed a non-stayer over a testing 1m4f when last seen (handicap debut); has shown promise otherwise and may be capable of improvement back down in distance; interesting.

8/1

7th

4

(1)

29th Jun 2025

Soft

1m 3f 209y

Class 5

14:50 Ffos Las

Camzara

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

There has been promise in all three of her starts, including when fourth of eight at Wetherby (1m2f, good to firm) in April; subsequent wins by the first and third (twice) give the form some substance and she shouldn't have an issue with stepping up again in trip on handicap debut.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
10,000gns yearling; sixth foal; Ulysses half-brother to Flat winners Ampeson (6f/7f including AW; RPR 96) and Cahors (5f AW; 78); dam placed at 6f-1m4f (63), from talented family; others appeal more than this newcomer.
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1st

4

(2)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 27y

Class 4

19:52 Pontefract

Trojan Soldier

8st 13lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Improved for a step up in trip and then cheekpieces, getting off the mark at Southwell (1m6f) last month and following up at Ripon on Sunday (2m, good); escapes a penalty for that win and today's further rise in distance could spark additional progress; possible he could do with the ground drying out a bit but he's on the up and should make a bold bid to complete his hat-trick.

2/1

1st

3

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:17 Ripon

Trojan Soldier

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Runner-up in four of his first five handicaps before finally cracking it in a four-runner race at Southwell (1m6f, AW) in April; that was in first-time cheekpieces (retained) but by just a nose, leading on the post; stays 2m and he's a player if transferring this year's improvement back to turf.

7/2

1st

2

(1)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Trojan Soldier

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

0-9, but runner-up in four of his five handicaps including narrow defeats over 1m6f/16.5f here in both starts since returning in January; a player again with cheekpieces given a go.

3/1

Form: 0236

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Went very close at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) in August on second run and the return to AW may well be in his favour, following a recent flop at Yarmouth; however, others here may have greater potential; cheekpieces go on.
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1st

7

(3)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Must Believe

9st 6lb

J: Jack Dace

T: George Baker

Both wins for Ismail Mohammed came on the AW last autumn, including one over C&D; makes his stable debut after three months off having been picked up for 25,000gns in February; usual visor now missing; market useful.

10/1

5th

3

(12)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

15:45 Kempton (AW)

Must Believe

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ismail Mohammed

Won over C&D and at Southwell (1m4f) in the autumn; only fourth of seven at Chelmsford (1m5f) last month but that trip is on the outer limits of his stamina and he still looks feasibly treated; dangerous back at 1m3f.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 55 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising fifth on seven on debut in warm Newmarket novice (7f, good) in August; lesser effort at Salisbury (1m, good to soft) subsequently but he retains potential; not discounted.
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8th

3

(8)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Half Moon Bay

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Promising fifth on seven on debut in warm Newmarket novice (7f, good) in August; lesser effort at Salisbury (1m, good to soft) subsequently but he retains potential; not discounted.

6/1

5th

7

(2)

13th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Salisbury

Half Moon Bay

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

20-1 when fifth of seven on his Newmarket debut (7f, good) three weeks ago (third has won since); gave the impression he would benefit both from that initial experience and this extra furlong; one for the shortlist.

7/1

5th

2

(7)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

Half Moon Bay

9st 2lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Gelded son of New Bay who cost 70,000gns as a yearling and is the first foal of a German Listed-placed 1m winner (RPR 105); best to heed the market signals.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
52,000gns yearling; fifth foal; closely related to 1m-1m4f winner Fulfilled (including AW; RPR 87), half-sister to winners Back See Daa (1m; 93) and Completed (1m AW 2yo; 89); dam 1m AW winner (83); trainer is among the winners but she may be one for further down the line.
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10

(8)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Arie Gordye

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Nine-race maiden who has performed okay in 1m4f/1m6f handicaps for her new yard without looking that well treated.

14/1

4th

6

(5)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

17:00 Redcar

Arie Gordye

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Roger Fell

Has had few chances; still has stamina to prove over 1m6f but her C&D defeat in May came in a more competitive race and she made a promising start for new yard at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm) when coming from off the pace to take second; can do better; cheekpieces refitted.

7/2

5

(7)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

14:45 Beverley

Arie Gordye

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Roger Fell

Hint of ability for Adrian Nicholls but left that yard for 1,500gns; still unsure as to her best trip.

8/1

33/1

Form: 6

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
210,000gns yearling who is a half-brother to six winners and it's very early days, but he was tailed off at 50-1 on his debut at Newmarket (1m, good) in August and a dramatic transformation is needed.
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9th

6

(9)

14th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Kempton (AW)

Sedate

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

steadied start, raced in last

50/1

10th

7

(1)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Sedate

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

210,000gns yearling who is a half-brother to six winners and it's very early days, but he was tailed off at 50-1 on his debut at Newmarket (1m, good) in August and a dramatic transformation is needed.

33/1

6th

7

(2)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Newmarket (July)

Sedate

9st 7lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

Gelded 210,000gns yearling who's a half-brother to six winners, including one first time out (3yo); has been found a warm-looking maiden for his debut for a yard that's surprisingly yet to saddle a 2yo Newmarket winner (0-43 at the two courses).

20/1

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
1,000gns yearling; first foal; unraced dam close relation to Derby runner-up At First Sight, among others; probably best watched on debut.
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6

(5)

21st Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

20:20 Beverley

Invincible Shadow

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

Struggled at big prices in three qualifying runs, most recently when a remote last of four at Pontefract (1m2f, good) 13 days ago; now goes handicapping but opening mark looks on the high side and he needs a transformation.

33/1

2

(3)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:40 Pontefract

Invincible Shadow

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

May improve for this trip judged on the way he has shaped over 1m and 1m4f; however, has plenty to find and handicaps should be more suitable shortly.

50/1

5th

4

(7)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

13:35 Beverley

Invincible Shadow

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

200-1 when tailed off in a 1m AW maiden in October and can only be watched after that.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £6.10
Straight Forecast £5.76
Trifecta £30.80

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Byblos

The Times:

Tornado Alert

SPOTLIGHT:

Reign Of Honour

Telegraph:

Enrolled

POSTDATA:

Must Believe

Daily Mail:

Reign Of Honour

Daily Mirror:

Tornado Alert

Daily Record:

Tornado Alert

The Guardian:

Byblos

D Express:

Byblos

The Sun:

Byblos

The Star:

Byblos