Newcastle Race 3 - Sunday Lunch At The Border Minstrel Ebf Novice Stakes (Gbb Race)
YORDAN (1) got off the mark in style at Southwell providing the second start of his career last time out making his first attempt at 1200m. Looks set to go well under a penalty and will be very hard to beat. BRASH (4) finished runner up on two of his last three outings including last time at Doncaster. Makes his all-weather debut here and is worth giving another chance. ALPHA PLATOON (3) switched stables after finishing fourth at Ayr in June. Will find things easier in handicaps further down the line. TRIPLE P (6) looks a long term project but any runner from this stable is worth monitoring for the future.
Jockey: Harry Vigors
Weight: 62kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, 2nd in a small field at Leicester on July 29 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Siwa Oasis with 59kg at $11. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.75 len at Southwell All Weather on August 16 over 1200m defeating Black Orchid carrying 60.5kg at $2.20. Heading the right way and looks hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 16/08/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Jack Callan | 60.5kg | 1:14.06 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $2.20 |
| 2/4 | 29/07/2026 | - | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good Firm | Kevin Stott | 59kg | 1:23.19 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
Jockey: J Garritty
Weight: 60kgs
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Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Last start 5th of 13 at Southwell All Weather on July 23 over 1400m, 9 len behind Gran Ventura with 63.5kg at $41. The start before that ran second last in a small field at Carlisle on July 9 over 1600m, 11 len behind Wid carrying 63kg at $126. Capable of sharp improvement.
Last Starts 41 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 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | APP MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Jack Garritty | 63.5kg | 1:29.72 | - | 8 |
| 9.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/07/2026 | 13 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Carlisle | 1609m | Good Firm | Jack Garritty | 63kg | 1:38.66 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $126.00 |
| 7/11 | 26/06/2026 | - | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | NS | Cam Hardie | 63kg | 1:26.21 | - | 8 |
| 10.3L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Cam Hardie
Weight: 59kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Ayr June 19 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Thistle Nil carrying 60.5kg at $51. On debut second last of 8 at Catterick June 11 over 1200m, 9 len behind Two Commanders with 59kg at $126. Likely improver who can start this prep in a strong way.
Last Starts 75 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 | 19/06/2026 | 8 | MDN 35 | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Soft | Ryan Sexton | 60.5kg | 1:14.84 | 3-5-4 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/06/2026 | - | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1207m | Good Soft | Barry Mchugh | 59kg | 1:13.97 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Joanna Mason
Weight: 59kgs
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Recent form sound. Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at Doncaster on August 1 over 1200m, 4 len behind Kohana Nation with 60.5kg at $3.80. The race before that 4th in a small field at Ayr on July 20 over 1000m, 4 len behind Sea Her Excel carrying 61kg at $5. Can improve again. All set to open his account.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 01/08/2026 | 12 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 60.5kg | 1:13.74 | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $3.75 |
| 4/6 | 20/07/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Ayr | 1005m | Good Firm | William Pyle | 61kg | 0:58.27 | 2-4-4 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 06/07/2026 | 17 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Oisin Orr | 61kg | 1:12.02 | 4-2-2 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 35 | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Soft | David Nolan | 59.5kg | 1:14.84 | 6-2-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 7/9 | 05/06/2026 | 20 | MDN 35 | $14,520.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good Soft | Jack Gilligan | 60kg | 1:27.01 | 4-5-7 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $17.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/05/2026 | - | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Good | Paddy Bradley | 59kg | 1:12.35 | - | 4 |
| 9.5L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Harry Russell
Weight: 59kgs
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Third-up today. Comes off a 61 day let-up. Resuming didn't finish the race at Navan May 16 over 1005m. Second run from a spell 5th of 8 at Bellewstown on July 3 over 1005m, 9 len behind Focaccia with 61kg at $5. Well placed and can return to form.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 03/07/2026 | 48 | MDN 3U | $20,680.00 | Bellewstown | 1005m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 61kg | 0:58.45 | - | 1 |
| 9.0L | $5.00 |
| 0/13 | 16/05/2026 | 206 | MDN 3U | $22,400.00 | Navan | 1005m | Y | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 61kg | 0:59.83 | - | 4 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/10/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Navan | 1005m | Soft | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 60.5kg | 1:03.71 | - | 7 |
| 6.5L | $2.50 |
| 3/7 | 30/09/2025 | 95 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Cork | 1005m | GY | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 60.5kg | 1:01.24 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $4.33 |
| 7/11 | 27/06/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $39,410.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 60.5kg | 1:12.54 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/05/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $52,030.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 59.5kg | 1:12.40 | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
Jockey: D Fentiman
Weight: 59kgs
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Jumped at long odds at debut, 4th in a small field at Redcar on July 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Indefensible with 59.5kg at $34. Can make his presence felt.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 19/07/2026 | - | MDN 35 | $14,520.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good Firm | Duran Fentiman | 59.5kg | 1:26.74 | - | 5 |
| 7.0L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Aiden Brookes
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. At very long odds at debut, ran last of 7 at Redcar on July 29 over 1400m, 59 len behind Areti with 61kg at $251. Second-up ran second last of 9 at this track on August 20 over 1400m, 19 len behind Star Of Commala carrying 57kg at $251. Looks tested again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 20/08/2026 | 22 | NOV F 35 | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Dylan Hogan | 57kg | 1:27.86 | 3-7-8 | 9 |
| 19.8L | $251.00 |
| 7/7 | 29/07/2026 | - | APP NOV F 3U | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good Firm | Rhys Elliott | 61kg | 1:25.11 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 59.0L | $251.00 |
Jockey: C Horgan
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation ran last in a small field at Ripon on June 3 over 2200m, 33 len behind Gone By carrying 58kg at $12. First up last campaign ran second last in a small field at this track on November 27 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Loquella carrying 58kg at $6. Has performed well when fresh in the past but wait and see how she has returned.
Last Starts 91 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 03/06/2026 | 188 | MDN F 3U | $21,100.00 | Ripon | 2212m | Good | Callum Rodriguez | 58kg | 2:19.00 | - | 4 |
| 33.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/4 | 27/11/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Kevin Stott | 58kg | 1:15.59 | 3-2-3 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Tom Kiely-Marshall
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. At very big odds at debut, ran last in a small field at Hamilton Park on August 1 over 2200m, 50 len behind Tiernan with 55.5kg at $201. Second-up raced on the pace before fading to run last of 8 at Hamilton Park on August 11 over 1700m, 21 len behind Matter Of Britain carrying 58kg at $301. Well placed and expected to feature.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 11/08/2026 | 10 | MDN 3U | $20,870.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1709m | Good | Sean Kirrane | 58kg | 1:45.63 | 3-4-8 | 6 |
| 21.3L | $301.00 |
| 5/5 | 01/08/2026 | - | NOV 3U | $24,500.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2212m | Good | Amie Waugh | 55.5kg | 2:20.78 | - | 3 |
| 50.8L | $201.00 |
Jockey: Barry Mchugh
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, ran second last in a small field at Catterick on August 17 over 1000m, 14 len behind Star Noir carrying 58kg at $81. Needs to show a lot more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 17/08/2026 | - | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Good | Barry Mchugh | 58kg | 0:58.97 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Second-up. First start 4th of 10 at Wolverhampton on June 2 over 1200m, 6 len behind Manly Fireball carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Returned from break raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at this track on August 20 over 1400m, 15 len behind Star Of Commala with 56.5kg at $9. Will benefit from that run and can measure up in this line up.
Last Starts 13 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 | 20/08/2026 | 79 | NOV F 35 | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 56.5kg | 1:27.86 | 4-3-7 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 02/06/2026 | - | NOV 35 | $14,520.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 56.5kg | 1:13.54 | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $6.50 |