November 11 / 16.25 Newcastle (AW)

16.25

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Win £1M With BetMGM’s Golden Goals Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3402
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Win £1M With BetMGM’s Golden Goals Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

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7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 31732 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
6f turf winner who nearly justified favouritism (beaten only a head) in Southwell AW nursery dropped to 5f last time; major player back at novice level, even with 7lb penalty.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(2)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:22 Kempton (AW)

Force And Valour

9st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Versatile sort who scored over 5f/6f (turf/AW) last term and ran well over 7f at Meydan in February; however, the assessor has not cut him much slack and he returned from a break with a laboured effort at Chester (first run since gelded) three weeks ago; down the list.

12/1

4th

1

(2)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:22 Kempton (AW)

Force And Valour

9st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Versatile sort who scored over 5f/6f (turf/AW) last term and ran well over 7f at Meydan in February; however, the assessor has not cut him much slack and he returned from a break with a laboured effort at Chester (first run since gelded) three weeks ago; down the list.

12/1

2

(8)

7th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:40 Chester

Force And Valour

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Versatile sort who scored over 5f/6f on turf/AW last term and ran well over 7f at Meydan most recently; gelded since; however, the assessor is cutting him no slack at all.

14/1

20/1

  • Place: £6.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Washington DC half-brother to 5f winner Circus Lion (RPR 87), out of unraced half-sister to 5.5f 2yo Group 2 winner Tis Marvellous; one of two newcomers in the field; market helpful.
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No / Draw
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3rd

4

(4)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dc Cogent

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

His only win from 20 starts came when long odds-on for a C&D maiden in March 2025; there have been plenty of placed efforts amongst his 17 handicap defeats and he has slipped to the lowest mark of his career; respected.

6/1

7th

2

(8)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Beverley

Dc Cogent

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Bryan Smart

Has made the frame plenty of times since AW maiden win, close third at Thirsk most recently; 0-16 in handicaps but holds a fighting chance off unaltered mark, which is 12lb lower than opening one.

13/2

3rd

1

(5)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Dc Cogent

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Bryan Smart

On a very long losing run and he came in last of eight in 5f Ripon handicap 19 days ago; others are preferred.

10/1

20/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 03

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only a modest third at Southwell (5f) last time but should take another step forward judged on pedigree, being out of a fairly useful performer for his connections.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

2

(12)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Star Chorus

9st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mike Murphy

Four course wins, the latest off 2lb higher over this trip in February; found valuable series final at Windsor too competitive last month but he's of interest back here, despite his wide draw.

10/1

11th

15

(3)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Star Chorus

8st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mike Murphy

One turf win from 15 attempts, in a four-runner race at Chepstow (5f) last July; two fair C&D runs since returned to turf in May and was out on a limb when finishing sixth to Another Abbot and Sudden Flight 14 days ago; however, he'll do well to win at this level off his current mark.

33/1

Form: 2

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten only a whisker by the market leader at Wolverhampton (5f) four weeks ago and had a fairly useful sort one place behind her; that promising debut gives her leading claims.
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4th

7

(5)

5th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Queenofdestruction

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Expensive to follow (0-6) but was twice bang there (including here) before perhaps failing to take to a hood last time at Southwell; unlikely to be far away.

9/2

4th

7

(5)

5th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Queenofdestruction

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Expensive to follow (0-6) but was twice bang there (including here) before perhaps failing to take to a hood last time at Southwell; unlikely to be far away.

9/2

3rd

8

(5)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Queenofdestruction

8st 11lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

towards rear, headway over 1f out, went modest third inside final 110yds, no match for first two

4/1

25/1

Form: 56

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away in both runs but showed some promise at Beverley and was perhaps unsuited by the soft ground at Yarmouth; may improve, especially if breaking better.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

12

(9)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:38 Southwell (AW)

Fair Call

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

She didn't run badly on her seasonal/handicap debut at Redcar in May but that hasn't been a springboard to better things; still relatively early days for her and she shaped with promise in one previous AW start.

14/1

8

(5)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Thirsk

Fair Call

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

She didn't run badly on her seasonal/handicap debut at Redcar in May but that has been followed by two disappointing efforts; dropping down the weights but others look more appealing.

12/1

9

(3)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Thirsk

Fair Call

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Gave it away at the stalls last time having shown a bit of promise on her handicap debut previously; lightly raced for a yard among the winners and should be suited by the extra furlong, so there are positives.

12/1

20/1

Form: 5

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed signs of ability with her fifth-place finish at Southwell (5f) but shaped as if in need of further; improvement not certain kept to this distance.
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4th

1

(4)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:04 Newmarket (July)

Tiva

10st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David O’Meara

Led close home to win this race a year ago (good to firm) and was back on the scoresheet with another narrow success at Musselburgh (5f, good) a fortnight ago; likely contender.

2/1

1st

2

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:50 Musselburgh

Tiva

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won three times last season, all over 5f on good/good to firm; yet to score this term, but creditable third at Thirsk last week (5f, good); a possible.

11/2

3rd

3

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

Tiva

9st 13lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won a 5f handicap off this mark at Newmarket (good to firm) last August; she has run some fair races this year but her latest effort (tried in cheekpieces, usual visor back on today) wasn't one of them; no surprise to see her bounce back quickly.

10/1

Form: 30

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts over 6f on turf in August, finishing third at Newmarket for Dominic Ffrench Davis then trailing home last in York sales race; debut form gives him place claims.
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10th

2

(11)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:38 Southwell (AW)

Bueno Nacho

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Ran well in a 6f Newmarket maiden on debut 12 months ago but there has been little to celebrate since, including both runs for this yard; tumbling down the weights but not a solid option.

33/1

6

(2)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Thirsk

Bueno Nacho

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Early promise in a 6f Newmarket maiden last August but he hasn't approached that form since and failed to beat a rival on handicap/trainer debut at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) in June; needs lots more back at 6f.

33/1

8th

7

(7)

30th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:00 Pontefract

Bueno Nacho

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Lawrence Mullaney

His standout effort came at Newmarket on his debut last August (6f, good); well held since and sold for 1,600gns last month; looks on a tough mark moving into handicaps.

12/1

Form: 78

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Needs to improve plenty on his 6f efforts and may find life easier in handicaps shortly.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

6

(3)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:42 Beverley

Nobodys Business

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Jessica Macey

in touch with leaders, outpaced 2f out, raced awkwardly and weakened 1f out

14/1

6th

6

(3)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:42 Beverley

Nobodys Business

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Jessica Macey

in touch with leaders, outpaced 2f out, raced awkwardly and weakened 1f out

14/1

8th

5

(2)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Nobodys Business

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

swerved sharply left start, led up the centre

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
4,000gns foal; by Land Force out of a 5f/6f winner (including 2yo; RPR 69); wears hood on debut; stable has a modest strike-rate with 2yos; best watched.
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10th

12

(14)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:30 Musselburgh

Crackinthunder

9st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Contrasting efforts over C&D since returning from layoff and switched to handicaps, finishing third then well held; may progress if rebound materialises.

12/1

8

(1)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:22 Musselburgh

Crackinthunder

9st 1lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Unexposed after just four runs; looked green as a 2yo and appeared a much improved model when third of eight over C&D (good ground) 18 days ago, fading after eight months off; the hood (omitted on return) goes back on today; in good hands and has far more potential than most of today's rivals.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £95.50
Straight Forecast £81.81
Trifecta £431.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Queenofdestruction

TOPSPEED:

Force And Valour

Daily Mail:

Force And Valour

D Express:

Force And Valour

The Sun:

Force And Valour

RP RATINGS:

Queenofdestruction

POSTDATA:

Queenofdestruction

NEWMARKET:

Queenofdestruction

The Times:

Queenofdestruction

Telegraph:

Queenofdestruction

The Guardian:

Queenofdestruction

Daily Mirror:

Queenofdestruction

The Star:

Queenofdestruction

Daily Record:

Queenofdestruction