Newcastle Race 3 - Betmgm Supports Safer Gambling Novice Stakes (Rider Restricted Race) (Gbb Race)
This will likely concern the market front two. FACTUAL (3) was a 1200m debut winner on the turf last June and returned to action last month finishing a close second in a valuable Lingfield novice. Obvious chance. Little will separate him from MAJESTIC DANE (2) who landed his only start at prohibitive odds over course and distance last month. That form might not be of much substance however is capable of following up. JET WARRIOR (1) starts out for a new yard down markedly in trip from 2000m. Wait to see if market gives any clues. SHIMMERING SPIRIT (4) warrants marginal preference of the two newcomers.
Jockey: Barry Mchugh
Weight: 64.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 7th of 10 at Dundalk All Weather on November 14 over 2112m, 20 len behind Eastern Peace carrying 61kg at $5. First up last campaign second last of 20 at Navan on April 26 over 2011m, on a slow track; 46 len behind Reyenzi carrying 61kg at $41. Check market but happy to watch.
Last Starts 97 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 14/11/2025 | 202 | MDN 3U | $22,700.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | W M Lordan | 61kg | 2:16.83 | - | 7 |
| 20.5L | $5.00 |
| 19/20 | 26/04/2025 | - | SELL MDN 3 | $43,360.00 | Navan | 2011m | Soft | Leigh Roche | 61kg | 2:12.85 | - | 10 |
| 46.8L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Jack Nicholls
Weight: 60kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, won favourite; ran on from midfield and scored a big 4 len win at this track January 31 over 1400m defeating Henry Halflight carrying 56kg at $1.60. Promising type who will be hard to hold out again.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 31/01/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Shane Gray | 56kg | 1:28.97 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $1.57 |
Jockey: Callum Hutchinson
Weight: 59kgs
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Second-up. Strong on debut was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a neck at Salisbury June 10 over 1200m defeating Astrazar carrying 59kg at $3.50. Went for a spell before returning 2nd of 8 at Lingfield All Weather on January 17 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Northern Empire carrying 59kg at $3.50. Fitter for the run and can only be further improved.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 17/01/2026 | 221 | NOV 3U | $64,580.00 | Lingfield | 1410m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 59kg | 1:23.81 | 5-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/12 | 10/06/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 59kg | 1:15.19 | 10-10-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Faye Mcmanoman
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Invincible Spirit out of Shimmering Moment having his first start. Can measure up.
Jockey: Ben Robinson
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-starter by Pinatubo out of So Brave (GNS 90,000 (Tattersalls 2024 October Yearling Sale Book 2) purchase). Should kick off on the right note.