October 22 / 17.25 Newcastle (AW)

17.25

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Best Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B/C/D, No More Than 3 Runs) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £5210.99
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Best Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B/C/D, No More Than 3 Runs) (GBB)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £50.70
  • Place: £5.80

Form: 9

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
7-1, looked green when ninth of 11 in 6f Southwell maiden on her debut 17 days ago; this daughter of Pinatubo can take a step forward now.
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8th

3

(6)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Happy To Fly

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Off the mark over this C&D last October on her second start for Charlie Johnston but she hasn't gone on from that in handicaps since; never landed a blow at Kempton (7f, AW) on stable debut 36 days ago.

5/1

6th

1

(3)

20th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Kempton (AW)

Happy To Fly

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Tate

Won a novice at Newcastle (7f, AW; 40-1) in October for Charlie Johnston but she's yet to go on from that in three handicaps since; cheekpieces, which were worn last time, are removed on yard debut (same owners).

7/1

4th

7

(5)

5th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:47 Leicester

Happy To Fly

9st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Low-mileage filly who won 7f AW novice in October; just a respectable sixth on handicap debut at Kempton (1m, AW) in May but has possibilities here if combination of return to 7f and first-time cheekpieces aids her.

8/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
12,000euros yearling, 12,000euros 2yo; sister to French 6.5f-1m winner Grey Belle and a half-sister to winners Colday (French 7.5f-10.5f), Premier Episode (French 7.5f AW) and Eblouis Moi (Italian 7f-8.5f); dam unraced; this daughter of Johnny Barnes is interesting, especially if the market vibes are positive.
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12

(9)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Miss Yorkshire

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Gemma Tutty

Still a maiden but she got right back on track when second of five in 7f handicap here ten days ago; she can go well again off the same mark.

10/1

3

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Miss Yorkshire

9st 10lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Gemma Tutty

Eight-race maiden; went close over C&D last month but she failed to back it up on slow turf at Thirsk 19 days ago; 4lb higher mark has now kicked in but this isn't competitive.

7/2

11

(2)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Thirsk

Miss Yorkshire

9st 3lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Gemma Tutty

Seven-race maiden but she has threatened on occasions, including when a close second at Newcastle on Thursday (7f); best turf run came here (1m) but on good to firm; rain would be a query.

8/1

25/1

  • Place: £6.00

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Havana Grey gelding; closely related to 7f winner Craven (RPR 84) and a half-brother to KSA 10.5f/1m4f winner Freshwater Cliffs; dam, 1m2f winner (RPR 76), is a half-sister to 1m Group 1 winner Here Comes When; respected newcomer who is worth a market check.
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3rd

3

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Jamaican Storm

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

1-19 and his best form has come on the AW, albeit he didn't run very well at Southwell last time and his previous fourth of 13 at Thirsk (1m, good) was better; frame material again based on that effort.

10/1

9th

10

(10)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Jamaican Storm

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Placed twice here in March prior to getting off the mark at Newcastle (1m, AW), winning by a nose; ran a solid race when fourth of 13 at Thirsk (1m, good) 27 days ago and has claims back on this surface.

9/1

4th

8

(13)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:53 Thirsk

Jamaican Storm

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Placed twice in March prior to making it 17th time lucky at Newcastle (1m) a fortnight ago; arrives fit and in form but eighth is the best he's managed in four previous turf outings.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 14 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Son of Blue Point made a winning debut in 7f Wolverhampton maiden before backing it up with a solid fourth of 13 in Chlemsford novice 24 days ago; he holds strong form claims.
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4th

2

(5)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Sapphire Valley

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Son of Blue Point made a winning debut in 7f Wolverhampton maiden before backing it up with a solid fourth of 13 in Chlemsford novice 24 days ago; he holds strong form claims.

5/2

4th

1

(2)

28th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Sapphire Valley

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

bumped start, soon led, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, lost third post

4/5

1st

6

(2)

21st Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sapphire Valley

9st 7lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

prominent, switched right over 2f out, quickened to lead when ran green under 2f out, ran on towards far side inside final furlong, comfortably

10/1

Form: 661 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Son of Kodiac built on his two previous efforts to get off the mark in 7f Wolverhampton maiden 17 days ago; he may do better still so needs considering.
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3rd

3

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Everyoneknowsadave

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Jessica Macey

Three-time AW winner who has rather stagnated in that sphere in 2026; record of 0-8 on turf but he was placed off higher marks in last two attempts; each-way possibilities, provided he's back in similar form.

8/1

4/1

Form: 27 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of Shaman failed to build on his promising debut C&D second when an odds-on seventh in 7f Chelmsford novice 24 days ago; he's in good hands though and may still do better.
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7th

8

(5)

29th Jun 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ffos Las

Shamador

9st 4lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Has completely failed to back up debut effort and cheekpieces made no difference the last twice; chance depends on whether the switch to blinkers has a better effect.

33/1

3

(4)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Wetherby

Shamador

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Went close on debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) last September but unable to reproduce that form on his five runs since; soundly beaten at Haydock (1m2f, good to firm) most recently with these cheekpieces applied.

10/1

3

(4)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Wetherby

Shamador

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Went close on debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) last September but unable to reproduce that form on his five runs since; soundly beaten at Haydock (1m2f, good to firm) most recently with these cheekpieces applied.

10/1

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
2-1, shaped well on her first start when a strong-travelling second of eight in 7f maiden at Southwell 12 days ago; this daughter of Calyx has more to offer; big shout for her in-form yard.
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8th

3

(5)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

19:45 Ripon

Velvet Whisper

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Relatively lightly raced 4yo who ended last year with wins at Nottingham (1m2f, heavy) and Musselburgh (1m4f, soft); started this season with a low-key effort but she may have needed that run and still has scope for further progress; not ruled out dropped back in trip and grade.

8/1

8th

8

(2)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Velvet Whisper

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Back to life in the autumn on last three starts, beaten a neck on first occasion (good to soft) before front-running wins at Nottingham (1m2f, heavy) and Musselburgh (1m4f, soft); the ground may not be so testing for this reappearance but she's relatively lightly raced and could have more to offer.

7/2

Form: 08

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of Magna Grecia has offered little in a novices at Redcar (7f) and C&D this month; others appeal more.
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9th

9

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:23 Catterick

Precious Spartan

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Patrick Neville

Progressive after joining this yard last May, winning three times at Ripon (1m, good) and posting a close third at Ayr (1m, soft) in September when last seen; the drop back to 7f might not be ideal on his reappearance but he's one to consider nevertheless.

11/1

8

(5)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ayr

Precious Spartan

9st 5lb

J: Archie Young

T: Patrick Neville

Returning to 1m from further is a good thing but all his best form is on drier ground.

40/1

7th

10

(11)

5th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

17:27 Haydock

Precious Spartan

9st 1lb

J: Archie Young

T: Patrick Neville

Won three at Ripon from his six starts for this yard; those wins were 1m, however, and his form was not as good when tried over 1m2f, including when tailed off on latest start; big questions to answer over new trip.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
40,000euros yearling, 15,000euros (breeze-up) 2yo; Invincible Army colt; brother to 5f/6f winner Vantheman (RPR 101) and a half-brother to 5f winner Whisky McGonagall (RPR 77); dam, 6f winner (RPR 79), is a half-sister to 5f Listed winner/Nunthorpe second Hamish McGonagall; appeals on paper but the market can prove an accurate guide.
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7th

6

(10)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Get Up Everybody

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

0-11 but has frequently run well, finishing third Pontefract (5f, good to soft) last month before a very close fourth at Redcar (6f, good); perhaps the first-time cheekpieces will eke out something extra; in the mix.

4/1

4th

9

(10)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Get Up Everybody

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Still a maiden after ten runs but was creditable third from awkward draw on last month's seasonal debut at Pontefract (5f, good to soft; first run after wind surgery) and looks interesting back over 6f.

6/1

3rd

7

(9)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Pontefract

Get Up Everybody

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Nine-race maiden but clear signs he was getting the hang of racing last year, placed in three of his last four starts; he has had a wind operation since last seen; market useful back from a six-month absence.

13/2

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
1,000gns yearling; Ribchester gelding is a half-brother to six winners, including Last Tango Inparis (1m 2yo; RPR 93), Hawridge Flyer (1m4f; RPR 85) and Flamborough (1m6f Flat, RPR 85; 2m hurdle); dam maiden (RPR 75); market can guide.
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9

(6)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

19:08 Ayr

Jackchester

9st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Pulled hard in three novice runs over 7f/1m; fitted with a hood and dropped to 6f for his handicap debut at Carlisle three weeks ago, a race where he settled better than had been the case and made some good late ground in the straight; still has some potential upside and he's more interesting than many of these.

12/1

5th

11

(8)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:15 Carlisle

Jackchester

9st 0lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Linda Perratt

Three poor efforts at huge prices thus far; having a first crack at sprinting in first-time headgear and is hard to make a case for.

33/1

5th

11

(8)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:15 Carlisle

Jackchester

9st 0lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Linda Perratt

Three poor efforts at huge prices thus far; having a first crack at sprinting in first-time headgear and is hard to make a case for.

33/1

100/1

Form: 09

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Profitable gelding has cut little ice in a novices at Beverley (5f) and Nottingham (6f) this autumn; plenty more is required.
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10

(2)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:05 Redcar

Andalseeyagraham

8st 13lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Ended 2024 with 6f Newcastle nursery success in December but well below par in 6f handicaps at Redcar and Wetherby this summer; he's not easy to make a case for.

25/1

6th

7

(7)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

21:00 Wetherby

Andalseeyagraham

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Sprung a 125-1 surprise at Newcastle in December (6f) and ran with credit at Southwell one week later; low-key return to turf at Redcar six weeks ago; still early days but not a solid option.

16/1

6th

7

(7)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

21:00 Wetherby

Andalseeyagraham

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Sprung a 125-1 surprise at Newcastle in December (6f) and ran with credit at Southwell one week later; low-key return to turf at Redcar six weeks ago; still early days but not a solid option.

16/1

Form: 056

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of Australia has been brought along very steadily, coming in last of six in 7f Redcar novice 27 days ago; he looks one for middle-distance handicaps in the longer term.
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7th

7

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:45 Windsor

Launceston

9st 2lb

J: George Bass

T: Joe Ponting

0-13 under rules; runner-up in one of his nine starts for Sir Mark Prescott, but has shown nothing in five outings for this stable, four of them over hurdles.

25/1

6th

8

12th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

16:45 Hereford

Launceston

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Joe Ponting

Modest Flat maiden for Sir Mark Prescott; yet to show much for his current yard over hurdles and last of nine back on the Flat at Wolverhampton in February; hard to warm to.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £412.40
Straight Forecast £510.72
Trifecta £5891.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Velvet Whisper

POSTDATA:

Sapphire Valley

LAMBOURN:

Shamador

Telegraph:

Everyoneknowsadave

RP RATINGS:

Velvet Whisper

The Times:

Velvet Whisper

The Guardian:

Velvet Whisper

Daily Mail:

Velvet Whisper

Daily Mirror:

Velvet Whisper

The Sun:

Velvet Whisper

The Star:

Velvet Whisper

Daily Record:

Velvet Whisper

NEWMARKET:

Sapphire Valley

D Express:

Shamador