October 21 / 17.25 Newcastle (AW)

17.25

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  • Prize money: £3402
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 4 runners
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Runners: 4 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25

Form: 4

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a pleasing start to his career when fourth of seven in a 1m maiden at Newmarket last month; open to improvement and his pedigree suggests the switch to AW won't be a bother.
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1st

3

(5)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Moonlight Warrior

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Made a pleasing start to his career when fourth of seven in a 1m maiden at Newmarket last month; open to improvement and his pedigree suggests the switch to AW won't be a bother.

7/4

4th

6

(7)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Newmarket

Moonlight Warrior

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Sixth foal; by Gleneagles; closely related to two winners including Winston's Tipple (1m2f AW; RPR 89), half-brother to two winners notably Bell Shot (6f-7.4f including 2yo; 93); dam Group-placed 1m winner; useful standard needed on debut but he's with a respected yard and could go well.

13/2

Form: 6

Last run: 126 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Never dangerous in a 6f fillies' novice at Thirsk in June; bred to do better but she will need a big step forward for the new trip and surface if she is to trouble the principals.
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8th

4

(8)

18th Feb 2026

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Loma Express

9st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: T J Kent

Good efforts at Lingfield in two runs for her new stable this year; steps up to 1m for her handicap debut but it will need to prompt improvement if she is to defy this mark.

10/1

2nd

6

(5)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

Loma Express

8st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: T J Kent

0-4 but she had a near miss on her second start for James Ferguson and was a close third of six on stable debut over C&D (novice) last month; that form puts her firmly in the picture and she should have more to offer at this trip.

9/4

Form: 38

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Promising third over C&D on debut in July; disappointed over 1m at Thirsk in August, after which he was gelded; capable of better but such progress is essential.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

2

(1)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

16:35 Hamilton

Saxophonist

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Bettered his novice/maiden form when third of seven in a Doncaster handicap in April (1m, good to firm); that form looks solid and he remains capable of better.

11/8

3rd

3

(5)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

15:25 Doncaster

Saxophonist

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Two third-place finishes last season, both over 7f on AW; bred to be useful and market support would look significant on this seasonal and handicap debut.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 220

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer who ran to a useful level when second in a C&D maiden and a 7f novice at Haydock on his first two starts; disappointed at York's Ebor meeting but that was a hot race and he's a leading contender back in these calmer waters.
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4th

1

(3)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Beny Nahar

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Prominent racer who ran to a useful level when second in a C&D maiden and a 7f novice at Haydock on his first two starts; disappointed at York's Ebor meeting but that was a hot race and he's a leading contender back in these calmer waters.

5/4

1

(10)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Beny Nahar

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Johnston

Kingman colt and Royal Lodge entry who seems a winner waiting to happen, having finished a close second in a couple of 7f events, clear of remainder at Haydock (good) latest; brings solid claims to this bigger assignment.

10/1

2nd

2

(6)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

19:25 Haydock

Beny Nahar

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Johnston

First foal of a useful 12.4f winner who gave it a good go from the front when a half-length runner-up at 7-1 on debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) a fortnight ago; leading claims on this second start.

11/8

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Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Moonlight Warrior

The Times:

Beny Nahar

POSTDATA:

Moonlight Warrior

The Guardian:

Moonlight Warrior

Daily Mail:

Moonlight Warrior

D Express:

Moonlight Warrior

Daily Mirror:

Moonlight Warrior

Daily Record:

Moonlight Warrior

Telegraph:

Beny Nahar

The Sun:

Beny Nahar

The Star:

Beny Nahar