October 18 / 19.00 Newcastle (AW)

19.00

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Central Employment & Training Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3942
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Central Employment & Training Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 5332

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Consistent rather than progressive, finishing second of nine at Southwell last week (Kisdon Force third); should remain competitive.
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2nd

2

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Jodhpur Blue

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Sole win in 7f AW maiden as 3yo; very understated in early handicaps for this yard but he's been involved in three tight finishes at 1m3f and 1m2f on AW in 2026 and the step up to 2m in March looked more of an experiment than a plan; acts on turf and has claims back at 1m2f.

5/1

6th

2

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

14:12 Lingfield (AW)

Jodhpur Blue

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Still to add to his 7f maiden win for Charles Hills in October 2024 but he has been banging at the door this year, placed on his last four starts (1m2f-1m4f); goes into unknown territory in terms of stamina and he's by Blue Point so there has to be a question mark.

4/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 3

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unconsidered 28-1 shot on last week's Southwell debut (7f) but he shaped with promise in third, keeping on nicely once the penny dropped; has one and a half lengths to find with Jodhpur Blue on that run but he's open to improvement.
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17th

15

(8)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Kisdon Force

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Very lightly raced 4yo; ended last season with odds-on win at Newcastle (7f novice) but reappeared with a tailed-off effort on handicap debut at Southwell (1m) in May; has something to prove after that major blip and this looks tough on turf debut.

33/1

10th

4

(11)

31st May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:55 Southwell (AW)

Kisdon Force

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Progressive in three starts over 7f on Tapeta last October, culminating in success in a four-runner Newcastle novice (second won next time); this trip shouldn't be an issue and market useful on handicap debut after seven months off.

9/2

4

(11)

31st May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:55 Southwell (AW)

Kisdon Force

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Progressive in three starts over 7f on Tapeta last October, culminating in success in a four-runner Newcastle novice (second won next time); this trip shouldn't be an issue and market useful on handicap debut after seven months off.

9/2

6/5

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2-2752

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Promise in both 2yo runs and again on his seasonal return at Doncaster in March (7f, soft); progress has stalled since and although he holds strong claims at the weights, he looks vulnerable to anything progressive on this AW debut.
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7th

9

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

18:40 Bath

Manhattan Mirage

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

12-race maiden who was below form in five runs last year; his mark continues to drop but is best watched until showing positive signs.

16/1

4

(4)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Manhattan Mirage

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Adrian Wintle

11-race maiden; yet to strike form after four runs for new stable this season but will cope if the ground softens and is quite well drawn; Billy Loughnane rides; well worth a second look.

14/1

12th

4

(2)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Manhattan Mirage

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Ten-race maiden who has yet to shine for his new stable this summer; slipping down the weights but this might prove too competitive.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 23/ BF

Last run: 965 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising second over C&D on debut (for Kevin Philippart de Foy) in January 2022; not so good in one run for Simon Hodgson one month later; sold for 10,000gns in October 2022; makes stable debut after a 965-day absence.
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8th

3

(14)

29th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:20 Doncaster

The Ganges

9st 11lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Simon Whitaker

Ran okay at Newcastle (7f) in October after long absence but well beaten on handicap debut there (7f again) the following month; off for a further four months ahead of this turf debut over a longer trip; can only be watched.

40/1

10th

4

(11)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

The Ganges

9st 11lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Simon Whitaker

midfield on near side of group, weakened over 1f out

25/1

10th

4

(11)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

The Ganges

9st 11lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Simon Whitaker

Had three races for as many different trainers; ran okay here last month given his long absence but remains to be seen whether he builds on that now into a handicap.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
37,000gns purchase in February; half-sister to 11.4f/1m4f winner Night Breeze (RPR 82); dam 7f winner (96), half-sister to Melbourne Cup winner Cross Counter; stable not renowned for winning newcomers and she'll perhaps prove more suited to longer trips in time.
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12th

10

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Heavenly Heather

8st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Began her career in handicaps with a BHA mark of 60 and has improved in leaps and bounds since; seemed to excel herself when never-nearer sixth of 26 in Group 1 at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm; 40-1) last month; had run creditably over C&D the time before; big chance if repeating Ascot form.

6/1

6th

17

(22)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Heavenly Heather

9st 4lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Useful handicapper whose three wins have all come on the AW, most recently over 5f in January; faces a daunting task this time.

100/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
250-1 when offering little over a mile here last month.
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9

(11)

28th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Orient Lad

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: R Mike Smith

Today's handicap debut provides a first realistic opportunity and a market check is advised, but this 4yo has shown very little when massive odds on his first three starts (7f-1m3f).

33/1

2

(8)

11th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

19:30 Hamilton

Orient Lad

10st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Massive odds and well beaten last autumn on his first two starts (1m/7f, AW); very hard to fancy on this first outing since.

100/1

6th

6

(4)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Orient Lad

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: R Mike Smith

250-1 when offering little over a mile here last month.

100/1

100/1

Form: 9

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
200-1 and offered little here on last month's debut (1m); now tongue tied.
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13

(14)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Carlisle

Heritor

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Nine-race maiden who has not finished closer than 7l to a winner including in six handicaps; passed over.

50/1

10

(10)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:12 Ayr

Heritor

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Unplaced in eight starts and hard to recommend on what he has shown in handicaps.

50/1

5

(7)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

20:50 Musselburgh

Heritor

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Looks a poor maiden and he beat just two in 6f Ayr handicap 11 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now and a tongue-tie is also refitted.

20/1

Form: 9-

Last run: 419 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
100-1 when down the field at Redcar on her debut 419 days ago (6f, good to firm); best watched.
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4th

4

(1)

28th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Three Sixty

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Rebecca Menzies

in touch with leaders, weakened over 2f out, tailed off

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £5.50
Straight Forecast £6.31
Trifecta £9.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Manhattan Mirage

LAMBOURN:

Jodhpur Blue

SPOTLIGHT:

Kisdon Force

The Guardian:

Kisdon Force

The Star:

Kisdon Force

The Times:

Jodhpur Blue

Daily Mirror:

Jodhpur Blue

Daily Record:

Jodhpur Blue

POSTDATA:

Manhattan Mirage

Telegraph:

Manhattan Mirage

Daily Mail:

Manhattan Mirage

D Express:

Manhattan Mirage

The Sun:

Manhattan Mirage