Newcastle Race 3 - Quinnbet Best Odds Guaranteed Novice Stakes (Gbb Race)
QILA (4) gets a golden opportunity to shed the maiden tag here in a modest novice event. Placed third in three turf handicaps this summer before spurning a similar chance at Southwell (1000m) last month. Must go well. Stablemate SUNDAY RIVER (6) shaped well on stable debut when just behind QILA (4) in third in that same event latest. Should give that rival most to think about. ENNOBLE (1) has made the minor money on both outings for his current yard over 1200m. Has the ability to contend. NIP ABOUT (3) didn't receive a clear run on racecourse debut at Redcar (1400m) last time finishing fifth. Worth monitoring in the market.

Jockey: Cam Hardie
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 31-day let-up. Most recently sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Wolverhampton on September 15 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Not That Guy with 59.5kg at $41. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on September 2 over 1200m, 8 len behind Yordan carrying 59kg at $15. Must be respected.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 15/09/2026 | 13 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 59.5kg | 1:12.90 | 4-4-3 | 12 |
| 2.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 02/09/2026 | 61 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Harry Russell | 59kg | 1:11.50 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $15.00 |
| 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: Amie Waugh
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 11 at Musselburgh on September 12 over 1000m, 24 len behind Fear And Fast with 57.5kg at $51. Second run from a spell 6th of 8 at this track on September 25 over 1000m, 5 len behind Invincible Crown with 56kg at $41. Likely to struggle again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 25/09/2026 | 13 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Amie Waugh | 56kg | 0:59.68 | 6-5-6 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $41.00 |
| 11/11 | 12/09/2026 | 82 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good | Amie Waugh | 57.5kg | 1:00.01 | 11-11-11 | 9 |
| 24.5L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 22/06/2026 | 23 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good | Harry Russell | 57.5kg | 0:58.92 | 10-10-9 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $23.00 |
| 8/9 | 30/05/2026 | 11 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Good Firm | Amie Waugh | 58.5kg | 0:58.28 | - | 8 |
| 14.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/12 | 19/05/2026 | 20 | HCP 3 | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Amie Waugh | 57kg | 0:59.34 | - | 10 |
| 6.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good | Amie Waugh | 55.5kg | 0:59.80 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/04/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Good | Amie Waugh | 53.5kg | 0:59.39 | - | 5 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/04/2026 | 34 | APP HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Good | Amie Waugh | 57.5kg | 0:58.45 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/11 | 05/03/2026 | 30 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Amie Waugh | 57.5kg | 1:12.54 | - | 9 |
| 10.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 03/02/2026 | 8 | HCP 3 | $13,100.00 | Wolverhampton | 1024m | Neutral | Darragh Keenan | 60kg | 1:02.19 | 5-6-7 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 26/01/2026 | 112 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 60kg | 1:14.35 | 8-6-6 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Was at big odds at debut, 5th of 8 at Redcar on September 23 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Lady Vega carrying 60.5kg at $41. Will be better for that last run but happy enough to avoid.
Last Starts 23 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 | 23/09/2026 | - | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good | Connor Beasley | 60.5kg | 1:27.94 | 7-4-5 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Harry Russell
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Southwell All Weather on September 24 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Leading Times with 59kg at $1.70. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Beverley on September 16 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Call To Action carrying 58kg at $51. Deserves a win and gets his chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 24/09/2026 | 8 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Harry Russell | 59kg | 0:59.16 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.73 |
| 3/12 | 16/09/2026 | 35 | HCP 3U | $19,330.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good | Harry Russell | 58kg | 1:03.48 | 12-12-3 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $51.00 |
| 3/10 | 12/08/2026 | 5 | HCP 3 | $15,700.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Ben Robinson | 59.5kg | 1:02.23 | 4-5-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 07/08/2026 | 59 | HCP 3U | $13,610.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good | Ben Robinson | 59kg | 0:58.25 | 6-6-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
| 10/11 | 09/06/2026 | 21 | HCP 3U | $19,060.00 | Carlisle | 1005m | Good Soft | Ben Robinson | 56kg | 1:01.93 | 8-10-10 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/6 | 19/05/2026 | 243 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Ben Robinson | 59kg | 0:59.91 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $21.00 |
| 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: Ryan Sexton
Weight: 58kgs
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Comments
At the latest run ran second last of 9 at this track on October 1 over 1000m, 5 len behind Cotai Starlight with 60.5kg at $13. The run before that 5th of 14 at this track on September 5 over 1400m, 5 len behind Storm Esme with 56.5kg at $8. Nicely placed and is in the mix.
Last Starts 15 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 | 01/10/2026 | 26 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Ryan Sexton | 60.5kg | 0:58.77 | 8-9-8 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/14 | 05/09/2026 | 19 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 56.5kg | 1:27.92 | - | 3 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |
| 10/10 | 17/08/2026 | 16 | HCP F 3U | $13,800.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Ryan Sexton | 59.5kg | 1:28.53 | 5-10-10 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/08/2026 | 31 | HCP 3U | $15,250.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Good Firm | Ryan Sexton | 59kg | 1:11.77 | 5-7-5 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/11 | 01/07/2026 | 112 | HCP 3 | $13,610.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good Firm | Ryan Sexton | 59.5kg | 1:09.73 | 7-8-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/5 | 11/03/2026 | 15 | MDN 35 | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 55.5kg | 1:00.35 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/11 | 24/02/2026 | 20 | MDN 3U | $19,250.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 55.5kg | 1:14.30 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/02/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 55.5kg | 1:13.42 | 4-7-3 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Tom Kiely-Marshall
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start 10th of 13 at Naas on April 28 2025 over 1207m, 24 len behind Simply Astounding carrying 58kg at $7. Went for a break before returning got back early 3rd in a small field at Southwell All Weather on September 24 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Leading Times carrying 55.5kg at $34. Fitter and is a leading contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 24/09/2026 | 514 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 55.5kg | 0:59.16 | 4-5-3 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $34.00 |
| 10/13 | 28/04/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $34,960.00 | Naas | 1207m | Y | W J Lee | 58kg | 1:14.10 | - | 11 |
| 24.3L | $7.00 |