Newcastle Race 3 - Sky Sports Racing Virgin 512 Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
A tricky race with limited form on offer so a market check could prove a helpful guide. NOELAN STAR (2) made the perfect start to his career last December scoring by an impressive 8.5L a 1600m novice race here. Ticks all the right boxes to follow up. Looks hard to beat. HORU KANU (6) shaped with credit delivering all three outings last year including a decent 5L fifth contesting a 1200m novice event at this venue during August. Improvement expected up in trip and after a break. May play a role. VIPER (9) finished a not disgraced 5.5L seventh over 1400m at Doncaster two weeks ago. Open to plenty of progress switching to the AW. Might feature. Debuting third at this circuit BALMORAL BOY (3) warrants a market check.
Jockey: J P Sullivan
Weight: 64.5kgs
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Jumped at very long odds at debut, 3rd in a small field at this track on March 21 over 1400m, 11 len behind Recency Bias with 60.5kg at $67. Finds a tough assignment this time.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | NOV 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Kaiya Fraser | 60.5kg | 1:27.84 | - | 2 |
| 11.5L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Callum Rodriguez
Weight: 61kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when won by 0.0 len at this track December 13 over 1600m defeating Alba Gu Brath carrying 60.5kg at $9. Nicely placed to kick off where he left off.
Last Starts 123 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 13/12/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $13,740.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | Callum Rodriguez | 60.5kg | 1:42.84 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.0L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Rowan Scott
Weight: 58kgs
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Jumped at a huge quote at debut, 3rd of 8 at this track on March 21 over 1600m, 23 len behind Wareeth with 60.5kg at $81. Can't see him playing a major role.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 21/03/2026 | - | NOV 3 | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Faye Mcmanoman | 60.5kg | 1:39.20 | - | 4 |
| 23.0L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 58kgs
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At debut, ran last of 11 at Kempton Park All Weather on March 25 over 1600m, 33 len behind Enemy Agent with 56.5kg at $13. Others look better prospects.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 25/03/2026 | - | MDN 35 | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Callum Shepherd | 56.5kg | 1:39.80 | - | 11 |
| 33.3L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when 7th of 10 at this track on November 26 over 1600m, 9 len behind Emma's Letter carrying 60.5kg at $4.50. Has upside.
Last Starts 140 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 | 26/11/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Kevin Stott | 60.5kg | 1:41.40 | 8-8-7 | 9 |
| 9.3L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Shane Gray
Weight: 56kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fifth of 13 at this track August 1 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Advertised with 59.5kg at $7.50. On debut sixth of 9 at Thirsk July 2 over 1200m, 5 len behind Dandy Style carrying 58kg at $13. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work.
Last Starts 257 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 01/08/2025 | 13 | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Barry Mchugh | 59.5kg | 1:14.81 | 4-6-5 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 19/07/2025 | 17 | MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Good | Barry Mchugh | 60.5kg | 1:29.23 | 2-6-4 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/07/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $11,990.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Barry Mchugh | 58kg | 1:11.52 | 9-8-6 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Ben Robinson
Weight: 56kgs
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Jumped at a huge quote at debut, 8th of 12 at Doncaster on March 29 over 1400m, 6 len behind Langstone with 59kg at $67. Open to improvement. Expected to go a lot better this time.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 29/03/2026 | - | NOV 3 | $18,150.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Soft | Ben Robinson | 59kg | 1:30.74 | - | 5 |
| 6.3L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Tom Kiely-Marshall
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Sergei Prokofiev out of Armageddon. Will pay to keep an eye on betting moves.
Jockey: Mark Winn
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Lope Y Fernandez out of Almond Branches. Profiles nicely and is worth keeping safe.
Jockey: Greg Fairley
Weight: 54kgs
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Jumped at a huge quote at debut, 7th of 9 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 10 len behind Henry Halflight with 54kg at $151. Doubt she will trouble these.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 12/03/2026 | - | MDN 35 | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Greg Fairley | 54kg | 1:31.09 | - | 8 |
| 10.5L | $151.00 |