October 18 / 19.00 Newcastle (AW)

19.00

Standard

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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6th

2

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

17:35 Bath

Jodhpur Blue

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Sole win from 22 starts came in a maiden at Newcastle (7f, AW) in October 2024; has placed form on turf, including when third of eight at Windsor last month, but his best form has been on the AW.

5/1

3rd

5

(8)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

18:00 Windsor

Jodhpur Blue

10st 10lb

J: Miss Amy Milburn

T: Ian Williams

1-21; has been placed a few times on turf but his best form has come on the AW, albeit he was well held at Wolverhampton (1m4f) on Friday; others stronger.

10/1

5th

2

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

16:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jodhpur Blue

10st 1lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Sole win in AW maiden as 3yo, from 20 races; there's plenty of evidence that he can be on the premises, though, including his third here in January on a rare run at 1m4f.

12/1

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

1

(6)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

16:00 Ffos Las

Manhattan Mirage

9st 13lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

13-race maiden who was below form in five runs last year and showed little on his return at Bath in June; his mark continues to drop but is best watched until showing positive signs.

12/1

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

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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10th

14

(9)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Heavenly Heather

9st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Her tremendous progress was highlighted by a close sixth in the King Charles III at Royal Ascot (good to firm, probably acts on soft) but her hopes were ended by some interference in C&D Listed race won by Redorange next time; her finding a bit more even now can't be ruled out but this bar is high.

50/1

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

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