November 16 / 15.48 Newcastle (AW)

15.48

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BetUK Golden Rose Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £28355
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 12 runners
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BetUK Golden Rose Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

100/30 (Won)

Form: -10051 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Created a big impression when running away with a pair of Southwell novice events (7f) on his first two starts; pitched into the 2000 Guineas on his third start and finished out the back, as he did in the Jersey Stakes one month later; a wind op and a return to AW sparked a revival at Kempton last month, running away with a 6f conditions event having set a strong pace early and maintained the gallop as his rivals toiled in behind; hasn't got the benefit of a bend to go around today but his high cruising speed will still be a big asset; unlikely we've seen the best of him yet.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(6)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Night Raider

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: K R Burke

Turned his back on a brilliant AW career and, after some fruitless efforts on turf in 2025, as when fading into mid-division in this race, the switch has paid off handsomely since he was gelded, the usual front-running tactics working well at Newmarket (good to firm) before he showed he doesn't have to lead when arriving late for a cosy Group 2 win at Haydock (also 5f, good to soft) in May; this stiff 5f asks a question but he could achieve yet more.

13/2

1st

7

(6)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

Night Raider

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Not beaten far in two 5f Group 1s last August/September (good to firm/yielding) and he finally got off the mark on turf when making all in the Group 3 Palace House Stakes at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; that was his first run since being gelded and he could be tough to reel in.

4/1

1st

5

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Night Raider

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: K R Burke

Often leads; he's pure quality on the AW (4-4) but has had trouble sustaining his effort on turf, even allowing for being first home on his side in a Group 2 at Goodwood in August; gelded since last seen but whether he'll appreciate this stiff finish is questionable.

8/1

OUR TIP

3/1

Form: -21039 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
High-class sprinter on his day and boasts a good record on AW (including two course wins); won a huge pot in Saudi Arabia in February and that race likely to be on his agenda again this winter; in and out since returning from six months off but his Newbury third (inadequate 5f) was promising and he ran a fair bit better than the distance beaten suggests in the big sprint on Champions Day (6f, soft); hard to beat if anywhere near his best but the stable are having a quiet autumn (just 2-86 since October 1st as of Thursday morning).
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7th

3

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Annaf

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Appleby

Six runs at Ascot have yielded two Group 3 wins (6f) as well as a third in a Group 1 over C&D; back to form with a good third in a competitive AW handicap (6f) two weeks ago; 1lb rise not insurmountable; respected.

9/1

3rd

5

(13)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Annaf

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Appleby

Smart performer on his day; finished second in the Group 3 on this card 12 months ago and ended 2025 with an Ascot win at that level; it has been a mixed back so far in 2026 but he is edging down the weights and has too much ability to discount; accessories tried last month are now dispensed with.

12/1

13th

1

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Annaf

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Appleby

Group 3 winner at Ascot (6f, soft) last October and he's versatile ground-wise; down to a dangerous mark but he hasn't been at the top of his game on his four runs this year, in handicaps on the last two occasions, and he needs to turn things around in a first-time tongue-tie and reapplied cheekpieces.

14/1

6/1

Form: -10128 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Handicap wins at Newbury and C&D in the first half of the year marked him down as one to keep firmly onside; ran well over 5f at Haydock in September but he ran no sort of race at Ascot six weeks ago when a refusal to settle in a slowly run race did for him; 3-3 on AW and could still have more to offer; tongue tied for the first time.
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11th

10

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Wiltshire

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Had wind surgery prior to an impressive performance over C&D on Good Friday; struggled in a Newbury handicap six weeks ago; stable sent out the winner of this race in 2022, 2023 and 2024; work to do at this level.

11/2

11th

2

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Wiltshire

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Had wind surgery prior to 6f success on finals day at Newcastle last time, taking AW record to 4-9; no certainty to follow up, being only 1-8 on turf and back on a tougher mark.

7/1

1st

11

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Wiltshire

9st 1lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Smart form in 2024, including over C&D; only ran once in 2025 and he has finished out of the places in all three starts this year but that doesn't tell the whole story as he made some striking late headway into sixth over C&D in January; he has undergone wind surgery since last seen and now sports a tongue tie; looks on a dangerous mark and could be a major player if he can avoid forfeiting too much ground at the start.

6/1

7/1

Form: 002475 CD BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Horse

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Smart handicap form here early in the year; numerous good efforts on turf this summer and he also ran well in a Group 3 in Ireland three weeks ago, racing on the outside of the field but beaten just one length into fifth (5f); should run his race but perhaps vulnerable for win purposes.
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9th

5

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Albasheer

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Has moved in the right direction on AW since returning from lengthy layoff but the form suggests he doesn't retain peak ability; the 8yo is the oldest contender back on turf.

14/1

2nd

2

(7)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Albasheer

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Second run back from a long break (C&D) was better than the first; on a good mark if able to take another step forward.

7/1

4th

2

(3)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Albasheer

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Smart sprint handicapper but off for 13 months after finishing third over C&D on New Year's Day 2025 and always behind on his Chelmsford comeback 26 days ago; needs to have come on a lot.

10/1

Form: 34-920 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Useful 2yo (close fourth in a Group 2 at Goodwood last August); ran well on his first run after a gelding operation at Doncaster in September (7f, soft) but unable to back it up at Ascot six weeks ago; his only win came over 6f but others look stronger in this field.
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23th

5

(22)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Golden Mind

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Failed to beat a rival in Group race last time; seemed to run well in the Victoria Cup over C&D in his most recent handicap attempt but was always favourably positioned the way the race went and needs to prove he can back up the form; still on career-high mark.

25/1

8th

4

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 1

13:30 Epsom

Golden Mind

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

5yo who won three handicaps last year (including on heavy ground) and has been better than ever in such races this season, finishing second at Musselburgh (7f, good to soft) then fourth of 28 in the Victoria Cup at Ascot (7f, good); however, he has something to find against today's opponents.

14/1

4th

2

(23)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Golden Mind

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Good second at Musselburgh (7f) with reappearance under his belt but is by no means certain to go one better off 103 in this deep field; has gained all handicap wins off marks in in the high-90s and still needs to prove he can break the triple-digit barrier.

25/1

Form: -47659 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Group 3-placed on turf last autumn; yet to find her best form in 2024 though and her stable have more obvious claims with Wiltshire.
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6th

11

(12)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:48 Newcastle (AW)

Pink Crystal

9st 0lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

dwelt start, switched left soon after start, in rear

33/1

6th

11

(12)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:48 Newcastle (AW)

Pink Crystal

9st 0lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

dwelt start, switched left soon after start, in rear, outpaced and pushed along halfway, some headway when short of room over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous

33/1

9th

6

(4)

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Pink Crystal

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Ended 4yo turf season with two very good runs, winning an Ayr Listed race (good to soft) and close up in a Group 3 at Ascot (6f, good); not obviously bet-worthy on this year's form but it's possible she'll sing a different tune for the first-time tongue-tie.

12/1

25/1

Form: 21-15 CD BF

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
C&D maiden win one year ago; returned from a 284-day absence to rout four rivals in a weak Windsor novice in August; sent off favourite for the Listed Beverley Bullet later that month but came up well short; now tongue tied; unexposed but improvement is needed.
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1

(5)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Staincliff

9st 11lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Adrian Nicholls

Won Windsor novice (5f, good to firm) last August for Jack Channon and signed off for that yard with good third in Newcastle handicap (7f, AW) in January; has since changed yards (remains in same ownership) and had wind surgery; this lightly raced 4yo is not ruled out on her stable debut.

9/1

1

(5)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Staincliff

9st 11lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Adrian Nicholls

Won Windsor novice (5f, good to firm) last August for Jack Channon and signed off for that yard with good third in Newcastle handicap (7f, AW) in January; has since changed yards (remains in same ownership) and had wind surgery; this lightly raced 4yo is not ruled out on her stable debut.

9/1

3rd

3

(1)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:00 Newcastle (AW)

Staincliff

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

took keen hold, in rear, steady headway 3f out, disputed lead inside final furlong, no extra inside final 110yds

8/1

Form: 166601 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Benefited from the drop into a Class 4 fillies' handicap when scoring at Kempton last month; much more on her plate at this level.
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6

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Queens Guard

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Good second over 5f here in August but two lesser efforts have followed; opposable on balance.

20/1

7th

6

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Queens Guard

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Good second over 5f here in August but two lesser efforts have followed; opposable on balance.

20/1

Form: -39317 D BF

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Gained his biggest win to date when landing the corresponding event 12 months ago (run at Lingfield); high-class handicap form when winning at Wolverhampton in August but he blew out at Kempton last time (behind Night Raider) when a hot favourite; given his overall profile it may be best to forgive that and he's a leading contender judged on his best efforts, including a Group 3 third over C&D in June.
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3rd

1

(4)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 3

15:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Willem Twee

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Won the Listed Golden Rose at Lingfield in November 2023 and landed a valuable 6f Class 2 handicap here (off 106) the following summer; has finally slipped back down the weights, giving notice of a return to form (third) in an added visor at Lingfield (7f) 51 days ago; respected.

13/2

3rd

4

(7)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Willem Twee

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Fanshawe

Good runs few and far between since August 2024; should be well handicapped but that has been the case for a while and he hasn't shown much this year; now tried in a visor; stable also run Heathcliff.

20/1

9th

1

(2)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:03 Southwell (AW)

Willem Twee

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Not the force of old but he ran well when third in a hot Newcastle handicap last May (6f; RPR 108) and he races off a 7lb lower mark today; neither subsequent run has been comparable but this is a drop in grade and he can't be ruled out.

12/1

33/1

Form: 670734 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
2-2 at the track and she has run well in defeat the last twice; looks to face a tough task at this level though.
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5th

7

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Azure Angel

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Likeable mare with a good strike-rate; ran at least as well as could have been expected when midfield in Group 1 at Royal Ascot (125-1) last time, but she was only fifth to Washington Heights in Listed event the time before; may again be up against it.

16/1

12th

14

(25)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Azure Angel

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Improved form when winning a 5f Listed race at Bath (good) in April; finished a creditable fifth of eight in a similar Carlisle race (good to firm) since but she's up a gum tree at this level.

100/1

5th

6

(1)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:33 Carlisle

Azure Angel

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

6yo mare who sprang a 22-1 surprise in Listed race at Bath (5f, good) in April, swooping fast and late; likeable type with an impressive strike-rate but she'll need another personal best under a penalty.

10/1

Form: 005658 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Won last season's Wokingham on his debut for Archie Watson; Group 1-placed on his next start but he hasn't hit the same heights in 2024; now switches to AW and looks vulnerable.
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5th

5

(8)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

19:15 Hamilton

Saint Lawrence

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Having dropped down the weights he was a close second at Ascot (6f, good) in May on his stable/seasonal debut, and perhaps the soft ground didn't suit at Epsom last time; not written off but this 8yo has been regressive and remains without a win since June 2023.

10/1

12th

16

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

17:55 Epsom

Saint Lawrence

8st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Ryan

Proved resurgent with close second at Ascot (6f, good) on stable/seasonal debut; defied a stone higher mark in the Wokingham three years ago and has possibilities even though he hasn't won since.

12/1

2nd

10

(5)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Saint Lawrence

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Hit the handicap heights when winning the Wokingham over C&D in 2023 on debut for Archie Watson, then close up in the Group 1 Maurice de Gheest; desperately hard to place in handicaps since but he's had wind surgery since last seen in October and, even at this late stage, he might well turn it on for Kevin Ryan off a 17lb lower mark than at the start of last year.

9/1

Form: 320296

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f Group 3 on heavy ground as a 2yo; has some good form, turf and AW, this year but latest effort wasn't one of his better ones; gelding operation since looks a good move but others appeal more for win purposes.
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7th

17

(13)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Orne

9st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Smart earlier in career; yet to win for this yard but gave it a good shot from the front when third over C&D (good) at the Dante meeting and bounced back from a lesser effort over 6f here when third (Inspired fourth) of 14 at Wetherby (good to firm; made running again) last week; each-way claims again.

16/1

3rd

11

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

Orne

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

7f turf (heavy) and AW winner but without success since 2023; inconsistent but his better efforts of the last 12 months would give him each-way claims from this mark.

12/1

13th

20

(19)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Orne

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Very useful on his day for previous yard; nowhere near the same force for his current one but his mark reflects that and he looked to be coming to hand when fourth of 22 over 7f at here at last week's Dante meeting, travelling comfortably in the lead for a long way; not discounted back at 6f.

10/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Straight Forecast £4.68

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Night Raider

RP RATINGS:

Annaf

NEWMARKET:

Orne

SPOTLIGHT:

Wiltshire

POSTDATA:

Night Raider

The Times:

Night Raider

Telegraph:

Night Raider

The Guardian:

Night Raider

Daily Mail:

Night Raider

D Express:

Night Raider

The Star:

Night Raider

Daily Record:

Night Raider

Daily Mirror:

Annaf

The Sun:

Annaf