Newcastle Race 2 - Newcastle Airport Novice Stakes (Gbb Race)
CUBAN HEELS (2) placed a respectable third on initial career outing attempting a novice race at Ascot. Unable to follow up when fourth at York a month ago. May bounce back. CAERULEUS (1) missed the frame finishing fourth on debut contesting a course and distance maiden then placed third in a novice race at Carlisle providing most recent appearance. Expected to challenge. SIR SIRIUS (6) has struggled in two career attempts to date including when sixth contesting a novice race at Thirsk in latest. Better is expected. UP THE STAKES (7) is a two-year-old by Nando Parrado who could have an impact first-up.
Jockey: O J Orr
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track on May 19 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Big Cigar with 60.5kg at $13. Last start ran second last in a small field at Carlisle on June 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Light Of Dawn carrying 60.5kg at $12. Finds a nice race and can measure up.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 08/06/2026 | 20 | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Carlisle | 1207m | Soft | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | 1:15.34 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Paul Mulrennan | 60.5kg | 1:13.36 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
Jockey: R Havlin
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 10 at Ascot on May 9 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Night In Vegas carrying 60.5kg at $3. Second-up 4th of 8 at York on May 23 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Possessive carrying 60.5kg at $2. A bold showing is on the cards.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | NOV 2 | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | 1:12.72 | 4-4-3-3-3-4 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/05/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $45,370.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 1:14.62 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Ben Robinson
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. At very big odds at debut, 3rd of 9 at Pontefract on May 22 over 1200m, 7 len behind Green Sovereign with 57.5kg at $51. Second-up 5th of 7 at Beverley on June 16 over 1500m, 10 len behind Waasil with 59kg at $21. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 16/06/2026 | 25 | NOV 2 | $21,780.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good | Cam Hardie | 59kg | 1:32.50 | - | 7 |
| 10.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $54,450.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good Soft | Cam Hardie | 57.5kg | 1:17.20 | - | 10 |
| 7.0L | $51.00 |
Jockey: O Mcsweeney
Weight: 60.5kgs
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At debut, ran second last of 11 at Ripon on June 18 over 1200m, 11 len behind Persazz carrying 57.5kg at $19. Has a lot of work to do.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 18/06/2026 | - | APP NOV 2 | $16,340.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Joanna Mason | 57.5kg | 1:11.07 | - | 9 |
| 11.0L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Aiden Brookes
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Was as a despised roughie at debut, ran second last in a small field at Musselburgh on June 5 over 1400m, 16 len behind Time For The Moon with 57.5kg at $51. Out of his depth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 05/06/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $21,780.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Good | Aiden Brookes | 57.5kg | 1:28.01 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $51.00 |
Jockey: T Eaves
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, 10th of 15 at York on May 14 over 1200m, 8 len behind Persian Spring with 60.5kg at $12. Second-up 6th of 10 at Thirsk on May 31 over 1400m, 6 len behind Alfred Wallace carrying 60.5kg at $13. Heading the right way and looks ready to win.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 31/05/2026 | 17 | NOV 2 | $34,490.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good | Tom Eaves | 60.5kg | 1:26.32 | - | 3 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
| 10/15 | 14/05/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | York | 1207m | Good | Tom Eaves | 60.5kg | 1:13.45 | - | 7 |
| 8.5L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 60.5kgs
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First-starter by Nando Parrado out of Malilla. Will pay to keep an eye on betting moves.