19:45 Newcastle

Friday 30 September 2022

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One For Brad Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • 3YO plus  |   Class 5  |   1m 5y  |   Standard  |   6 Runners  |   Allweather  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 19:46  |   Winning time: 1m 39.73s
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Cloth number
Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
(6)
Horse silk
Melfet14
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-11| J: Benoit D L Sayette(3)| T: J & T Gosden| D
4/5
Overcame some signs of inexperience to impressively get off the mark despite a 9-month absence in 14-runner novice at Kempton (8f) a fortnight ago, quickening clear entering final 1f. In top hands, and is open to further progress.
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Timeform
2
(2)
Horse silk
Poker Face15
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-11| J: Harry Burns(3)| T: S & E Crisford| D
5/2
95,000 gns yearling, Fastnet Rock gelding who knew what was required to make a winning start in 10-runner maiden at Pontefract (8f, good) on debut 15 days ago, leading over 1f out. Sure to have more to offer for a yard who have enjoyed an excellent September.
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Timeform
3
(4)
Horse silk
Alnilamp114
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-4| J: D Tudhope| T: C Appleby
5/1
260,000 gns yearling, Sea The Stars gelding who is bred to be smart and showed ability when 7½ lengths third of 14 to Melfet in novice (9/2) at Kempton (8f) on debut a fortnight ago. Progress anticipated despite the cheekpieces being quickly reached for.
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Timeform
4
(1)
Horse silk
Topomania137
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-4| J: P J McDonald| T: James Horton| BF
9/1
Encouraging start when chasing home a more experienced rival at Newcastle in April and matched that form a fortnight later when second of 12 in maiden at Carlisle (6.9f, soft), clear of rest. Not seen since but remains an exciting prospect for his up-and-coming yard.
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Timeform
5
(5)
Horse silk
Capparis15
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-13| J: Cam Hardie| T: R A Fahey
200/1
Twice-raced maiden. Ran to a similar level as on debut after 13 months off when 11 lengths fifth of 10 to Poker Face in maiden at Pontefract (8f, good, 50/1) 15 days ago.
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Timeform
6
(3)
Horse silk
Zarabanda
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-13| J: Jason Watson| T: D O'Meara
125/1
4,000 gns 3-y-o, Teofilo filly. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, half-sister to British/Irish 1000 Guineas winner (stayed 10.5f) Finsceal Beo. This a tough first assignment.
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Timeform

Forecasts

Melfet (4/5), Poker Face (5/2), Alnilam (5/1), Topomania (9/1), Zarabanda (125/1), Capparis (200/1)

Verdict

Plenty of promise on show but the vote goes to MELFET, who looked a useful prospect when defying a 9-month absence at Kempton a fortnight ago and John & Thady Gosden's colt looks destined for bigger and better things. He can get the better of Poker Face, who knew what was required to make a winning start at Pontefract earlier this month and looks sure to have more to offer. The returning Topomania completes the shortlist.

  1. Melfet4/5
  2. Poker Face5/2
  3. Topomania9/1

Prize Money

1st: £4,320.002nd: £2,028.003rd: £1,014.004th: £507.00

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