18:20 Newcastle

Wednesday 15 November 2023

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Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 18:23 | Winning time: 1m 41.38s

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Darkzideofthemoon¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Ryan Sexton⁽³⁾| T: J Butler

80/1

Showed a bit more than on debut when fourth of 9 in minor event (80/1) at this C&D just over 2 weeks ago.

Form: 64

(3)

Glowing Flame^h³⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: P J McDonald| T: E Bethell

28/1

Refused to race on debut. 9/2 and hooded for 1st time, went with little encouragement when fourth of 7 in seller at Musselburgh (12.5f, good to soft) 30 days ago, slowly away. Significantly back down in trip.

Form: R4

(4)

Inspiritus^h³⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Kyle Strydom| T: R Varian

9/2

12/1 and hooded for 1st time, settled better and came on plenty for debut when second of 14 in maiden at Windsor (8.1f, good to soft) 30 days ago.

Form: 62

(1)

King's Vanity

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: P Mulrennan| T: A M Balding

12/1

Kingman gelding. Dam, 6f/7f winner (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to winner up to 6f Lesson In Humility and 5f-1m winner Boastful (both smart).

Form:

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Abbey Gardens⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Harry Davies| T: S & E Crisford

5/1

40/1, offered plenty to work on when fourth of 14 in minor event at Kempton (8f) on debut 9 days ago. Open to improvement.

Form: 4

(7)

Flindrikin⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: A J Farragher⁽³⁾| T: W J Haggas

7/1

16/1, held back by inexperience when seventh of 14 in minor event at Kempton (8f) on debut 9 days ago, running on under hands-and-heels riding. Should progress.

Form: 7

(5)

Platinum Jubilee¹⁵⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: D Fentiman| T: A M Balding

18/1

14/1, ran to similar level as on debut when ninth of 11 in minor event at Goodwood (8f, good to firm) when last seen 5 months ago. Likely she needs more time.

Form: 79

(8)

Torchlight⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: R Havlin| T: J & T Gosden

10/11

Promising sort. 14/1, came on plenty for debut when second of 14 in minor event at Kempton (8f) 9 days ago, beaten only by an above-average prospect. Difficult to oppose.

Form: 42

Forecasts

Torchlight (10/11), Inspiritus (9/2), Abbey Gardens (5/1), Flindrikin (7/1), King's Vanity (12/1), Platinum Jubilee (18/1), Glowing Flame (28/1), Darkzideofthemoon (80/1)

It's hard to look beyond TORCHLIGHT, who bumped into an above-average prospect at Kempton last week and John & Thady Gosden's filly looks capable of better again. Abbey Gardens and Flindrikin were fourth and seventh respectively in that same contest and may well emerge as the chief threats, with newcomer King's Vanity another worth keeping a close eye on.