Newcastle Race 4 - In Loving Memory Of Yvonne Rush Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
GOLD DIGGER (3) returns from a spell of eleven months. Showed plenty of promise winning on debut at Great Yarmouth and already proven she can fire fresh. Major player. ZAIN PRIMUS (1) broke through impressively for his maiden win at Kempton Park over 1200m last time. Appears to have plenty of upside and could be right in the finish again. SPACEMAN (8) has not raced since a strong debut second at Redcar in November. Holds definite claims with natural improvement. ROY LANE (7) was disappointing when resuming at Doncaster. Maintains ability and might progress sharply second-up delivering a top-three performance.
Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 62kgs
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Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, eased back early on 3rd in a small field at this track on February 19 over 1400m, 3 len behind Factual carrying 56.5kg at $3. Last start won by 1.75 len at Kempton Park All Weather April 6 over 1200m defeating Rogue Messiah with 59kg at $3.50. Can build on that impressive start to his career.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 06/04/2026 | 46 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Oisin Murphy | 59kg | 1:12.57 | 3-3-3-3-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/5 | 19/02/2026 | - | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Ben Robinson | 56.5kg | 1:28.09 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
Jockey: A Mullen
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Third race start today. At very big odds at debut, 7th of 9 at this track on April 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind Gouken carrying 62kg at $151. Last start second last of 7 at Ayr on May 5 over 1200m, 11 len behind Railwayman carrying 62kg at $81. Can't see her breaking through for the maiden win this time.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 05/05/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good Firm | Andrew Mullen | 62kg | 1:11.85 | - | 6 |
| 11.3L | $81.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/04/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Greg Fairley | 62kg | 1:13.04 | - | 1 |
| 6.0L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Saffie Osborne
Weight: 60kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation sixth of 17 at Ascot in the G3 Albany Stakes June 20 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Venetian Sun carrying 58kg at $8. On debut won by 0.5 len Great Yarmouth May 14 2025 over 1200m defeating Awaken with 58kg at $3.30. Certain to be right in the mix.
Last Starts 333 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/17 | 20/06/2025 | 37 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Jamie Spencer | 58kg | 1:12.87 | 12-7-6 | 14 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/05/2025 | - | OPEN MDN F 2 | $12,340.00 | Yarmouth | 1207m | Good Firm | Jamie Spencer | 58kg | 1:10.35 | 7-7-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
Jockey: Zak Wheatley
Weight: 59kgs
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Three-year-old gelding who is first starter by Cotai Glory out of Newtown Pippin. Must be kept safe.
Jockey: Ben Robinson
Weight: 59kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at Pontefract September 18 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Master Of Shanghai with 59kg at $23. On debut fifth of 13 at this track September 8 over 1000m, 4 len behind Dark Angel Star with 60.5kg at $101. Wait and see how he returns.
Last Starts 243 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 18/09/2025 | 10 | APP NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good Soft | Ben Robinson | 59kg | 1:18.64 | 9-6-4 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/13 | 08/09/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | NS | Harry Russell | 60.5kg | 1:02.32 | 9-7-5 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $101.00 |
Jockey: O J Orr
Weight: 59kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when came from midfield; 2nd of 15 at Redcar on November 4 over 1200m, 3 len behind Saber Strike with 59kg at $4.20. Looks sure to return in top order.
Last Starts 196 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 04/11/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good | Oisin Orr | 59kg | 1:10.29 | 8-7-2 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
Jockey: Sean Kirrane
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Second-up. First start 9th of 11 at this track on February 24 over 1200m, 9 len behind Seven Fires with 55.5kg at $126. Returned from break ran last of 9 at Southwell All Weather on April 29 over 1200m, 22 len behind Wezzeer with 58kg at $151. Prepared to overlook.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 29/04/2026 | 64 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Connor Beasley | 58kg | 1:15.48 | - | 1 |
| 22.8L | $151.00 |
| 9/11 | 24/02/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $19,250.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Barry Mchugh | 55.5kg | 1:14.30 | - | 3 |
| 9.3L | $126.00 |