November 04 / 12.25 Redcar

12.25

Good To Soft

Racing TV Free Trial Now EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3780
  • 0m 5f 217y
  • Class 5
  • 15 runners
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Racing TV Free Trial Now EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 15 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
75,000euros half-brother to six winners including The Wow Signal; won his Ayr debut by 2l (6f, good to soft) before finishing last when highly tried in the Group 2 Champagne Stakes at Doncaster; carries a penalty but could deal with that.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

19th

5

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 York

Cape Ashizuri

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Won at Ayr (6f, good to soft) on the first of his three 2yo starts and back on the scoresheet on his handicap/seasonal debut at Pontefract (6f, good) in April; 4lb higher in a deeper race today but he's unexposed and his illustrious pedigree hints that he could still have more to offer.

10/1

1st

3

(4)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:52 Pontefract

Cape Ashizuri

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Won on debut at Ayr (6f, good to soft) last July; finished last in Group 2 next time and runner-up in Redcar novice (6f, good) last November when last seen; gelded since; not obviously well treated off opening mark but his pedigree provides hope that he'll have more to offer.

7/2

1

(9)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

12:25 Redcar

Cape Ashizuri

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

75,000euros half-brother to six winners including The Wow Signal; won his Ayr debut by 2l (6f, good to soft) before finishing last when highly tried in the Group 2 Champagne Stakes at Doncaster; carries a penalty but could deal with that.

15/8

Form: 43

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Probably showed similar sort of form when fourth at Beverley (5f, soft) and one better at Ripon (6f, good); qualifies for a mark after this and should win a race sooner of later.
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3rd

4

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:32 Newcastle (AW)

Brave Traveller

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Bryan Smart

Won a 6f nursery course nursery in December and also a close second over C&D last month (first run since being gelded); not so good on turf since but better can be expected back on AW.

7/1

7th

7

(13)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Brave Traveller

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Won a 6f nursery at Newcastle in December and went close there last time over 5f on his first start since being gelded; steps back up in trip and returns to turf; can make his presence felt.

4/1

2nd

2

(3)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Brave Traveller

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Won a 6f nursery here off 2lb lower late last year; below that level in two runs back and has been gelded since only beating one home down to this trip at Catterick six weeks ago.

11/2

Form: 73

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Comfortably held in 6f maidens at Ripon and Pontefract; there will be other days, probably in handicaps.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(1)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

17:45 Doncaster

Dontwaste A Moment

9st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ivan Furtado

Dropped to 5f at Newcastle 12 days ago and made all to register his first success; has a 4lb rise to overcome in a deeper race but he should be fine at 6f and is unexposed.

8/1

1st

4

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dontwaste A Moment

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ivan Furtado

Fair form in 6f turf novice/maidens last season; well beaten on handicap debut at Wolverhampton when stepped up to 7f on reappearance; first run at 5f.

7/1

10th

10

(10)

18th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dontwaste A Moment

9st 1lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Just modest form in three runs over 6f; sports first-time tongue-tie up in trip on his AW/handicap debut; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; half-brother to winners Acrisius (5f; RPR 79), Ratafia (7f/1m; 70) and Copper Mountain (7f/1m; 67); dam 5f-7f winner at up to Listed level; stable's newcomers are usually best watched.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Ganthorpe

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Breakthrough Carlisle handicap success in May has been flanked by three rather less auspicious efforts, similarly over 6f on good; only one attempt at 5f so far (Tapeta novice stakes at huge odds) but dam and (to Listed level) granddam both scored at this trip.

6/1

7th

8

(2)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Ganthorpe

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Modest 3yo who has a peak RPR of 48; managed to open his account in Carlisle event (6f) on penultimate start but wasn't in the same form last time; seems to have limitations.

10/1

7th

9

(10)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:40 Redcar

Ganthorpe

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Below par in the C&D event won by Auspicious but reversed the placings at Carlisle (6f, good) later in May, beating him by neck and getting off the mark at the tenth attempt; may build on that win.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; dam 1m3f AW winner (RPR 73), sister to 7f-1m3f winner Shuhood; trainer-owned newcomer who has been gelded.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5

(15)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

12:25 Redcar

Honorable Man

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Third foal; dam 1m3f AW winner (RPR 73), sister to 7f-1m3f winner Shuhood; trainer-owned newcomer who has been gelded.

33/1

5

(15)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

12:25 Redcar

Honorable Man

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Third foal; dam 1m3f AW winner (RPR 73), sister to 7f-1m3f winner Shuhood; trainer-owned newcomer who has been gelded.

33/1

Form: 3

Last run: 162 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
50-1 and made an encouraging debut when keeping on for third over 5f here in May (good to firm); more needed and second run has been a while coming.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

5

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:03 Thirsk

Houndhill

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Had a visor on for the first time when winning at Newcastle (5f, AW) in May but he's been well beaten in both starts since, including here over 6f last time; headgear is now discarded.

20/1

11th

4

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Thirsk

Houndhill

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

The addition of a visor saw him break his duck in a 5f handicap at Newcastle in May; always on the back foot after an awkward start at York 19 days ago; this is weaker and he should be fine back at 6f but others appeal as being better treated.

14/1

10th

8

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 York

Houndhill

8st 13lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Off the mark at the eighth attempt - his first run in a visor - when fending off 11 rivals at Newcastle last month (5f, AW; Class 6; front pair clear); a 6lb rise against stronger opposition could find him out.

12/1

Form: 4

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Posted a modest RPR when a 4l fourth of the eight runners over C&D last month (good).
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

9

(5)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

16:15 Musselburgh

Keep An Eye On It

9st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Didn't enjoy the smoothest of passages when beaten a short head on handicap debut at Southwell (7f, AW) ten days ago; only 1lb higher and stepping up another furlong may suit him even better, with the return to turf unlikely to be a problem; major player.

15/2

2nd

5

(5)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:18 Southwell (AW)

Keep An Eye On It

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Two encouraging efforts at Redcar (6f, good) last autumn; 5f proved inadequate on his reappearance five weeks ago but he stayed on quite nicely under a hand ride; looks a likely improver stepping up to 7f for his handicap debut.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
15,000gns yearling; 11th foal; half-brother to eight winners including Roman River (5f/6f; RPR 96), Get Boosting (5f; 88) and Compton River (5f; 77); dam 5f 2yo winner (79); one of three newcomers from the Easterby yard.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

5

(8)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:52 Ripon

Lamlash Bay

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Four-race maiden who is showing consistency, respectable fifth in Doncaster handicap (6f) most recently; may still do better at this level; not dismissed.

10/1

5th

4

(9)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

12:45 Doncaster

Lamlash Bay

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Well beaten on debut but has shown some ability with a couple of fourth-place finishes since; could go well on handicap debut, with Lewis Chalkley taking off a handy 7lb.

11/2

4th

3

(8)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

18:52 Catterick

Lamlash Bay

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Struggled on Redcar debut (6f, good; 150-1) last November, but better at Southwell (6f; 80-1, fourth of eight, beaten 7l) the following month; eligible for a handicap mark after this comeback run.

33/1

Form: 5

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
18-1 when just behind Keep An Eye On It over C&D 18 days ago and best watched for now.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:48 Ayr

Real Jack

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Placed just once from six outings and his best efforts so far have come on the AW; below par at Thirsk two weeks ago; needs first-time cheekpieces to give him a lift.

14/1

6th

10

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Real Jack

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

0-5 but runner-up in a novice at Newcastle (5f, AW) in November; midfield finish on handicap debut at Southwell (6f, AW) in April and ran to a similar level there (7f) four weeks ago; drops back in trip on this return to turf.

10/1

5th

4

(3)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Real Jack

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Runner-up in a novice at Newcastle (5f) in November and he left the impression 7f could suit when sixth over 6f here on his handicap debut in April; should come on for the run and he's on the shortlist.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
230,000gns yearling; third foal; half-brother to 6f/7f winner Daring Legend (RPR 88); dam 5f 2yo winner (80), sister to 6f Listed winner Swiss Dream; makes lots of appeal on paper in a race of this nature.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:58 York

Saber Strike

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Ran below expectations when a warm order for the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot last Saturday but was drawn a bit higher than ideal, the way the race panned out, and finishing sixth of 16 wasn't a total disaster; 2-2 previously, including 7f Listed win at Newmarket, and can be treated as retaining potential; respected in receipt of 9lb from his elders.

13/8

6th

12

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Saber Strike

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Highly promising colt who cost 230,000gns as a yearling and came from last to first when beating five rivals in Listed event at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) on reappearance, maintaining his unbeaten record; high in the pecking order on ratings after just two outings and has lots of potential; could be anything.

9/4

1st

4

(6)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:40 Newmarket

Saber Strike

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

230,000gns yearling who was backed into 5-2 when readily making a winning debut at Redcar (6f, good) last November; he's entered in the 6f Group 1 Commonwealth Cup but there's every chance he'll be suited by 7f and this highly likeable prospect is in good hands to progress; one to consider.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; half-brother to 7f winner Wotever Next (RPR 72); dam 1m AW/1m2f turf winner (77), half-sister to Listed winners Grey Britain (1m2f) and Lyrical (1m3f); likely best watched on this introduction.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

(12)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

12:25 Redcar

Simmys Legacy

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Fifth foal; half-brother to 7f winner Wotever Next (RPR 72); dam 1m AW/1m2f turf winner (77), half-sister to Listed winners Grey Britain (1m2f) and Lyrical (1m3f); likely best watched on this introduction.

33/1

11

(12)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

12:25 Redcar

Simmys Legacy

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Fifth foal; half-brother to 7f winner Wotever Next (RPR 72); dam 1m AW/1m2f turf winner (77), half-sister to Listed winners Grey Britain (1m2f) and Lyrical (1m3f); likely best watched on this introduction.

33/1

11

(12)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

12:25 Redcar

Simmys Legacy

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Fifth foal; half-brother to 7f winner Wotever Next (RPR 72); dam 1m AW/1m2f turf winner (77), half-sister to Listed winners Grey Britain (1m2f) and Lyrical (1m3f); likely best watched on this introduction.

33/1

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£105,000 yearling; first foal; by Starman; dam 7f/1m AW winner (RPR 92), out of 7f 2yo winning half-sister to two useful winners; could be interesting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

5

(5)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

20:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spaceman

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Solid debut when dead-heating for second at Redcar last November (6f) and probably showed similar form when a beaten favourite at Newcastle (5f); just about sets the standard here.

5/4

3rd

8

(3)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Spaceman

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

First foal of a 7f-1m winner who made a solid debut when dead-heating for second at Redcar last November (6f); the winner (Listed) and joint-second have both won this spring and he has potential.

5/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-brother to 7f-1m2f winner Sunriseontheboyne (RPR 88); dam unraced half-sister to winners Aristia (1m2f Group 1), Glorious Sinndar (Australian 2m Listed) and Daybreak Boy (useful 2m/2m3f hurdle); bred to have a future and the market needs checking.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

2

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

20:15 Ripon

Vietnorm

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Record of 3-3 since being gelded includes 1m2f wins at Ripon/Beverley that represent solid form and suggest he'll be suited by 1m4f; transferred the ability to hurdles last time; respected with further improvement plausible.

5/4

1st

3

12th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

17:41 Market Rasen

Vietnorm

11st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

2-2 on the Flat (1m2f; now rated 56) since being gelded, narrowly beating the frustrating Bradbury both occasions; dam was an unraced half-sister to the useful 2m-2m3f hurdle winner Daybreak Boy among others; interesting to see the level of market confidence behind him.

5/2

1st

4

(3)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:32 Beverley

Vietnorm

9st 4lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Gelded and much improved when gaining a first win in 1m2f handicap at Ripon 22 days ago, collaring Bradbury on post; merits serious consideration despite 3lb rise.

7/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
£1,000 yearling; tenth foal; closely related to winners Port Noir (prolific 5f-9.4f; RPR 74) and Albarino (Italian 5f-6f); unlikely to be the answer first time out.
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9th

9

(5)

15th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Wetherby

Princess Coco

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

Modest efforts so far; tried over 1m2f for the first time but hard to fancy.

33/1

13th

16

(16)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:40 Doncaster

Princess Coco

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

String of poor efforts to date, always at big prices; first-time blinkers will need to make a massive difference from stall 16.

100/1

7th

7

(1)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Ripon

Princess Coco

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Simon Whitaker

Half-sister to numerous winners but she's not shown much and was a long way behind two of today's rivals on handicap debut at Redcar last month; opposable.

40/1

Form: 8

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never counted at Catterick on debut and she's dropping back in trip this afternoon; unlikely.
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9th

10

(11)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Wagyu Star

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

Issues at the start in two turf runs last autumn, finishing well behind; dam progressed once fitted with headgear in handicap company.

66/1

15

(14)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

12:25 Redcar

Wagyu Star

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: John & Sean Quinn

Never counted at Catterick on debut and she's dropping back in trip this afternoon; unlikely.

33/1

15

(14)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

12:25 Redcar

Wagyu Star

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: John & Sean Quinn

Never counted at Catterick on debut and she's dropping back in trip this afternoon; unlikely.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £3.30
Straight Forecast £2.57
Trifecta £8.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cape Ashizuri

NEWMARKET:

Saber Strike

The Times:

Ganthorpe

Telegraph:

Houndhill

D Express:

Spaceman

Daily Mirror:

Saber Strike

The Sun:

Saber Strike

Daily Record:

Saber Strike

RP RATINGS:

Cape Ashizuri

POSTDATA:

Cape Ashizuri

The Guardian:

Cape Ashizuri

Daily Mail:

Cape Ashizuri

The Star:

Cape Ashizuri