July 26 / 17.55 Newcastle (AW)

17.55

Standard To Slow

probio-energy.com Energy:Reborn Classified Stakes (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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probio-energy.com Energy:Reborn Classified Stakes (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

Form: 45-476 CD

Last run: 166 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
1-28, the win coming over C&D as a 2yo; returns from 166 days off but has run well fresh before and considered; stable also runs Poet.
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8th

10

(3)

23rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buttercross Flyer

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Won a classified race at Lingfield (7f, AW) last summer; short of her best in three runs this winter though and she needs a full revival.

25/1

8th

1

(9)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buttercross Flyer

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Scott Dixon

Not as her best in handicaps lately, but she was successful the last time she raced at this level at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in August; has run well over C&D and a player; stable also runs Embarked.

6/1

7th

6

(2)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buttercross Flyer

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Dual 7f winner on the AW but a modest strike-rate overall and last win was in a classified race; could still run well off a realistic mark.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 57707

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Poor form in six starts under rules including when completely tailed off over C&D in May.
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2

(3)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:55 Newcastle (AW)

Elzour

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Ian McInnes

Poor form in six starts under rules including when completely tailed off over C&D in May.

20/1

7th

5

(3)

19th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

14:05 Ripon

Elzour

9st 12lb

J: Miss Stephanie Dorey

T: Ian McInnes

Poor maiden who was tried in blinkers when failing to beat a rival in 1m Yarmouth classified event eight days ago; needs this switch to handicaps to spark major improvement.

33/1

Form: 561973 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Front-runner whose three course wins have come in handicaps over 1m, but his other four successes have come over this trip including twice on the Southwell Tapeta; major player on his best form.
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6th

11

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Martins Brig

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: David Thompson

Winner at Wetherby in April 2025 (7f, good to firm) and some fair runs since; hasn't been in much form on the AW this year and perhaps best watched for now.

33/1

7th

13

(7)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Martins Brig

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

Triple C&D winner but he's finished in rear in his last three runs and and his last win was 12 months ago; one of three runners for the yard and he needs to turn things around.

16/1

8th

4

(2)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Martins Brig

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David Thompson

A three-time C&D scorer but he arrives out of sorts, beating only one in classified event over C&D 40 days ago; he needs this change of headgear to spark a resurgence.

16/1

Form: -51877 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Both wins over 6f, the latest here in May; that performance rather stands out compared to his others in recent years and he looks opposable.
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9th

8

(9)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poet

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Scott Dixon

Badly out of form at present, having finished last in all his races since October; others make much greater appeal.

50/1

10th

9

(5)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poet

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Scott Dixon

Last of nine over 5f here a fortnight ago and has now failed to beat a rival six consecutive times; cannot be recommended.

66/1

Form: 835506 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Not the most prolific these days and current losing run is up to 16, but he is a seven-time winner over 6f/7f here and drops to this level for the first time on the AW; considered.
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7th

7

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Spartan Fighter

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Tough 9yo who has won four 6f handicaps here this year; form dipped last time, however, and returning to 7f isn't enough to tempt.

9/1

9th

1

(2)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Spartan Fighter

9st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Has won four of his five races, all over C&D, this year, his latest win coming last Tuesday when getting home by 0.5l; up 6lb but has won off higher marks in the past; should go well

7/2

1st

9

(7)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Spartan Fighter

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Sprightly 9yo who completed a quick hat-trick of front-running C&D wins last month and lost out only by a neck off today's mark here on Wednesday; upped in grade but likely to give another good account.

5/1

Form: 245547 BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Has been campaigned over 5f-1m this year, but despite a couple of runner-up finishes on the AW last winter he is now 0-31; hard to fancy.
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8th

14

(18)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Starshot

9st 1lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Just one win from 43 starts but he's reached the frame on AW at Southwell (1m/7f) in his last two runs; usually comes from off the pace and has claims if he transfers his recent form back to turf.

10/1

4th

9

(9)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Starshot

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

One win from 42 starts but he's posted some good placed efforts this year, including when third of ten here over 1m eight days ago; drops back in trip with place claims but he may prove vulnerable from a win perspective.

7/1

3rd

8

(8)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Starshot

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

1-41; back-to-back good runs under Sean Kirrane in March but gave himself no chance of troubling the judge last week by failing to settle; usual tongue-tie returns.

12/1

Form: 9-7009

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
No closer than seventh in five starts including three over 7f/1m here; drop in grade and application of blinkers need to make a difference.
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10th

8

(2)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:08 Thirsk

Hurricane Bea

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tracy Waggott

Showed some pace in a 7f classified event at Newcastle five weeks ago but that was a weak event, even by 0-50 standards; drop in trip might help but improvement is a must.

12/1

7

(5)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:55 Newcastle (AW)

Hurricane Bea

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tracy Waggott

No closer than seventh in five starts including three over 7f/1m here; drop in grade and application of blinkers need to make a difference.

7/1

14

(9)

26th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

Hurricane Bea

8st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tracy Waggott

Well beaten on first three starts and same story when 33-1 for handicap debut at Redcar (1m) in April; lots of improvement is needed.

33/1

Form: 976

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Only made her debut last month and well beaten in three starts over 7f/1m on turf; needs to improve for the drop in grade and switch to the AW.
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6th

6

(3)

6th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mary Anne Maximus

8st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Ellison

Has achieved little across her five starts and she's been tailed off in a classified race and a handicap on her last two starts.

50/1

9

(3)

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Mary Anne Maximus

8st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Ellison

Had wind surgery since her fourth start and it needs to make a big difference; finished last in a classified race latest.

50/1

8

(4)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:55 Newcastle (AW)

Mary Anne Maximus

9st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Only made her debut last month and well beaten in three starts over 7f/1m on turf; needs to improve for the drop in grade and switch to the AW.

8/1

Form: 8-7860

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
0-8 for three different trainers, his best effort when fourth of six in a novice over C&D last September, but he has regressed since; hood removed after one use.
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2nd

6

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Oselton

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Craig Lidster

Made the breakthrough with a clearcut success at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) last September but he's not gone on from that and was down the field on Thirsk reappearance (7f, good) last month; still 8lb higher than for his win and others are preferred.

25/1

9th

15

(6)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Oselton

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Sole win and best form has been on the AW and likely best watched back on the grass after a break.

14/1

5

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Oselton

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Craig Lidster

Has had some trip/surface excuses but impressive over C&D in September, on his first start here, when beating a next-time winner; unable to do himself justice at Newcastle since, when having to be checked and switched, but he still managed a strong-finishing and close fourth of ten; solid claims.

7/2

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Payout
Straight Forecast £34.60

Selections

The Times:

Mary Anne Maximus

SPOTLIGHT:

Martin's Brig

The Guardian:

Poet

RP RATINGS:

Spartan Fighter

Telegraph:

Buttercross Flyer

D Express:

Starshot

Daily Mail:

Mary Anne Maximus

The Star:

Mary Anne Maximus

The Sun:

Poet

POSTDATA:

Martin's Brig

Daily Record:

Martin's Brig

Daily Mirror:

Spartan Fighter