November 18 / 16.45 Newcastle (AW)

16.45

Standard

Set Deposit Limits At BetMGM Novice Stakes (Rider Restricted Race) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3942
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
SKY
View Course
Set Deposit Limits At BetMGM Novice Stakes (Rider Restricted Race) (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

Evs (Won)

Form: 22

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Twice runner-up in 1m turf maidens earlier in the year, the form of his latest effort at Leicester in June working out particularly well (winner now has a mark of 97); sire 12-48 (25%) here in past five seasons and this colt is a major player if ready to go after 168 days off.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Ascot

Clouds Hill

10st 0lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Charlie Johnston

Made all at Yarmouth (good to firm) on his April return and it was a fine effort when third at Newbury (also 1m2f, good) a fortnight later; couldn't maintain his lead in better events subsequently but this drop back in grade should see him last longer.

11/2

11th

10

(9)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:47 Newcastle (AW)

Clouds Hill

8st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Made it 2-5 when making all in Yarmouth handicap (1m2f, good to firm) on his reappearance in April; creditable third at Newbury the following month but he flopped when joint-favourite at Redcar last time; has bit to prove again after that and he could have competition for the lead back on AW.

12/1

9th

7

(2)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 2

16:07 Redcar

Clouds Hill

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Dominated a small field at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm) and definitely improved on that form when a battling third behind classy improvers from top yards at Newbury (good); an easy lead looks unlikely here but he's a 4yo on the upgrade.

6/1

Form: 22

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has finished runner-up in two starts at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) eight months apart; improvement is needed but this stiffer track may suit; each-way claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(9)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

17:10 Nottingham

Monty Beau

8st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Lightly raced 5yo who won on handicap debut at Wolverhampton in December (8.6f) and has run to a similar level in three subsequent runs; needs to find more but he's unexposed at this trip and was beaten less than 1l when fifth at Newcastle (1m2f) last time; not ruled out.

7/1

5th

1

(8)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Monty Beau

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Lightly raced 5yo who has proved consistent so far, twice finishing third over similar trips to this since narrowly making a successful handicap debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) in December; may still have more to offer and respected.

7/2

3rd

1

(10)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Monty Beau

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Lightly raced 5yo; narrowly made a successful handicap debut here (8.6f) last month and finished half a length behind Oman when third of nine at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) 11 days ago; cheekpieces given a go and remains open to further progress.

6/1

Form: 5533-

Last run: 412 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Progressed in his four starts last year, going down by less than a length when third of nine in a Musselburgh nursery (7f, good) on the final occasion; the longer trip should suit but he has fitness to prove after 14 months off, having been gelded in the meantime.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

17:01 Perth

Storm The Dug

11st 2lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Fair Flat racer who kept on from the rear for second of 14 over C&D (good) on handicap debut in April; didn't really build on that run when fifth of 12 here last month but still considered; tongue-tie added.

8/1

5th

5

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:42 Perth

Storm The Dug

11st 6lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Fair Flat racer (albeit a maiden) who kept on from the rear for clear second behind Breadalbane Lass over C&D (good) on handicap hurdle debut in April; shortlisted.

5/1

2nd

10

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Storm The Dug

10st 12lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

4yo who is yet to threaten across his three hurdle starts but last time was better and he has potential off his opening jumps mark based on the ability he has shown on the Flat; could be involved.

9/1

Form:

Last run: 220 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
110,000euros breeze-up 2yo; never got involved when tenth of 15 on his Thirsk debut (7f, good) in April, but was sent off just 7-2 which suggests better was expected; out of a Tapeta winner and it will be interesting to see if the money comes for him again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Mao Shang Wong

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Gained a third win of 2026 at Beverley (1m2f) in May; comes here on the back of a good second of five in another 1m2f handicap there 12 days ago so must enter calculations.

9/1

2nd

2

(1)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

16:17 Beverley

Mao Shang Wong

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Gained his third success when winning over this C&D last month off 3lb lower but wasn't at his best at York (1m2f, good) 11 days ago; unexposed on good to firm but needs to bounce back.

4/1

13th

9

(14)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:18 York

Mao Shang Wong

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Three 1m2f wins already this year, the latest at Beverley last month (good to firm); has gone up a total of 11lb but only 3lb higher than last win so could go well despite a tricky draw.

5/1

Form: 38-9

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in three starts for Richard Hannon, including on his Wolverhampton return (8.6f, Tapeta) in May (with jockey looking down as though something was amiss); changed hands for 12,000gns in July and has enough to prove on stable debut after another six months off.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Hamilton

Time Turner

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Edward Bethell

Gained a breakthrough success at Newcastle (1m4f) in January; back from five months off in good nick, though seemed unsuited by the drop back in trip when fifth of eight at Nottingham (1m2f) 12 days ago; remains unexposed over this trip so very much one to consider.

11/4

5th

3

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

21:00 Nottingham

Time Turner

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Edward Bethell

Has a patchy profile but he won a Newcastle handicap (1m4f, AW) in January and was a close fourth on his Musselburgh reappearance (12.4f, good) last month; this is a deeper race but has possibilities if he gets a good pace back at this trip.

3/1

4th

1

(1)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

15:45 Musselburgh

Time Turner

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Edward Bethell

Looked to be on the up when gaining a first win in 1m4f Newcastle handicap but he failed to back it up under a penalty when ninth at Southwell (1m3f) later in January; freshened up since so he can't be ruled out.

3/1

8th
12 (10)
Wingstar

100/1

Form:

Last run: 240 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
50-1 when beaten a very long way on her Naas debut (1m, soft to heavy) in March when trained by Johnny Murtagh; makes her stable debut in a first-time tongue-tie after eight months off; best watched.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(9)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wingstar

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Keady

Minor promise on AW for Sam England; poor form for new yard though and the return to AW/fitting of accessories isn't enough to tempt.

25/1

5th

5

(3)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

17:03 Yarmouth

Wingstar

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Keady

Eight-race maiden who showed a little ability on the AW at the start of the year, but her two efforts for this yard leave plenty to be desired.

14/1

9th

12

(9)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Wingstar

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Keady

Ex-Johnny Murtagh/Sam England; tailed off on debut at Naas on only previous run on turf and also tailed off on AW for new stable in March; hard to fancy.

9/2

Form: 54

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth of nine on his Leicester debut (7f, good) last month and faced a stiff task when a tailed-off last of four in C&D novice (66-1) 13 days later; looks more one for handicaps.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(12)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Neptune Street

9st 5lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

Fifth of nine on his Leicester debut (7f, good) last month and faced a stiff task when a tailed-off last of four in C&D novice (66-1) 13 days later; looks more one for handicaps.

50/1

4th

3

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Neptune Street

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

4-1 when fifth of nine on his Leicester debut (7f, good) 13 days ago; bred to do better (half-brother to connections' Spirit Dancer amongst others), but this looks a stiff task; stable also runs They All Know Me.

12/1

4th

3

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Neptune Street

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

4-1 when fifth of nine on his Leicester debut (7f, good) 13 days ago; bred to do better (half-brother to connections' Spirit Dancer amongst others), but this looks a stiff task; stable also runs They All Know Me.

12/1

Form: 437633 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
0-10 but in the frame on eight occasions including when third in 1m Tapeta handicaps the last twice, the latest here 17 days ago; should again run his race but he was beaten at 11-10 last time and looks vulnerable to less exposed types.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(2)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Forest Caper

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

0-18 but has shown ability as when second of nine at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) ten days ago; return to this trip not a problem and he holds each-way claims again.

7/1

2nd

1

(4)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Forest Caper

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David O’Meara

0-17 but he got right back on track when fourth of 11 in 1m Southwell handicap nine days ago, doing best of those held up off a steady pace; he's effective at this longer trip and is one for the shortlist.

6/1

4th

7

(10)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Forest Caper

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Free-goer who came from the rear for a close third behind Soames Forsyte over C&D last month and may not have been suited by the much more positive tactics when below that form at Wolverhampton (8.6f; ran without usual hood) a few days later; however, he's 0-16 now and has become frustrating.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
5,000euros yearling; dam 1m4f winner (RPR 57), half-sister to Group-placed 1m-1m4f winner Reduit, out of half-sister to 10.5f Group 3 winner Audacieuse (dam of St Leger winner Kingston Hill); best watched on belated debut unless market suggests otherwise.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Form: 4

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten nearly 9l into fourth of six when attempting to make all on his Southwell debut (6f, Tapeta; 14-1) 15 days ago; improvement needed and the longer trip is not sure to suit.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Form: 65

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in two turf novices (7f/1m2f) last month; handicaps may be more suitable after this.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:20 York

Treasure Islands

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

4yo who's relatively lightly raced and has found his niche in 2m races this season, winning at Ripon (good; made all) in April and Catterick (good to firm) last month; didn't show it in the Northumberland Vase at Newcastle two weeks ago but that was on AW and after just a five-day break; 3lb lower today and still has more to offer with stamina tests.

6/1

12th

17

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Treasure Islands

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Off the mark when stepping up in trip at Ripon (2m, good; made all) in April; third in a warm Thirsk race on penultimate start, followed by a tidy win at 8-11 in a four-runner race at Catterick this Monday; that gives him a 5lb penalty today and sole AW run was in a novice (okay) but he has more to offer with stamina tests and needs considering.

16/1

1st

2

(3)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 5

16:35 Catterick

Treasure Islands

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Off the mark when stepping up in trip at Ripon (2m, good; made all) in April; placed twice since, the latest when third of 13 in a Class 3 handicap at Thirsk (2m, good) last month; back in calmer waters here and has plenty to recommend him.

7/4

Non-runners

Pinatubos Legacy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £4.33

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Clouds Hill

Telegraph:

Monty Beau

NEWMARKET:

Pinatubo's Legacy

POSTDATA:

Forest Caper

The Times:

Clouds Hill

The Guardian:

Clouds Hill

Daily Mail:

Clouds Hill

The Sun:

Clouds Hill

Daily Record:

Clouds Hill

D Express:

Pinatubo's Legacy

Daily Mirror:

Monty Beau

The Star:

Monty Beau