Southwell Race 8 - Awc Finals Day At Newcastle 26th March Novice Stakes (Gbb Race)
CRYSTAL DARK (2) finished a creditable 1.75L second on Newcastle debut then followed with a 0.75L second at Redcar. Should appreciate dropping back in trip. Preferred. FLICK OF AN EYE (3) found the frame on racecourse debut at Newbury. Failed to justify favouritism next time when unplaced at Yarmouth and since been gelded. Dangerous to dismiss returning from a short break. THE HONEY THIEF (7) is a two-year-old Wootton Bassett colt on first outing for the Archie Watson stable. Market instructive. HUNSTANTON (5) improved second-up for a 1L fourth of twelve display at Newcastle and might do well again.
Jockey: O J Orr
Weight: 60.5kgs
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At debut, 2nd of 7 at Haydock Park on September 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sharadd with 58kg at $11. Should come on following that experience and likely to be highly competitive again.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 03/09/2026 | - | NOV C 2 | $23,590.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Soft | Oisin Mcsweeney | 58kg | 1:16.39 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 7 at Newcastle All Weather on September 5 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind St Helier with 60.5kg at $5. Second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Redcar on October 3 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Charted Course with 60.5kg at $4.30. Has been racing well. Expected to be very competitive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 03/10/2026 | 28 | NOV 2 | $21,780.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good | Sam James | 60.5kg | 1:25.01 | 3-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 05/09/2026 | - | HCP F 3U | $19,600.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Sam James | 60.5kg | 1:14.01 | 6-5-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
Jockey: J Mitchell
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. At debut, came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Newbury on August 26 over 1300m, 1.0 len behind Crusherman with 60.5kg at $8.50. Second-up eased back early on 4th in a small field at Great Yarmouth on September 15 over 1200m, 5 len behind Bad Dreams with 60.5kg at $1.50. Has improvement to come and is among the leading hopes.
Last Starts 40 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 | 15/09/2026 | 20 | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Yarmouth | 1207m | Good Soft | Silvestre De Sousa | 60.5kg | 1:13.66 | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $1.53 |
| 3/10 | 26/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1307m | Good Firm | Jack Mitchell | 60.5kg | 1:17.63 | 5-6-3 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 9th of 11 at this track on September 24 over 1200m, 13 len behind Lady Henshaw with 60.5kg at $5. Second-up 4th of 12 at Newcastle All Weather on October 2 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Big Tribe carrying 60.5kg at $81. With further improvement can play a major role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 02/10/2026 | 8 | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Jack Callan | 60.5kg | 1:13.71 | 5-3-4 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $81.00 |
| 9/11 | 24/09/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 1:15.15 | 8-7-9 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Kaiya Fraser
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt who is first starter by Blue Point out of Its Nice Tobe Nice. Capable of a decent run.
Jockey: L Morris
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt (Wootton Bassett - Mummy Bear) making his debut. Should run a bold race.
Jockey: K Stott
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Having third race start. At long odds at debut, ran last in a small field at Ffos Las on August 12 over 1500m, 20 len behind Narrjoo carrying 60.5kg at $34. Last start 3rd in a small field at Pontefract on September 17 over 1200m, 8 len behind Our Son Oscar carrying 58kg at $34. Doesn't appeal.
Last Starts 38 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 | 17/09/2026 | 36 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good | Harry Vigors | 58kg | 1:15.89 | - | 6 |
| 8.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 12/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $23,590.00 | Ffos Las | 1508m | Good | Darragh Keenan | 60.5kg | 1:35.74 | - | 4 |
| 20.8L | $34.00 |