14:05 Newcastle

Friday 1 August 2025

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JPS Ceilings And Partitions Classified Stakes

Off time: 14:07 | Winning time: 2m 13.47s

(3)

Arranmore^p,t¹⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 9-9| J: Aiden Brookes⁽³⁾| T: Micky Hammond| OR: 47

25/1

Hasn't won in 41 runs since 2021, with two thirds at Wolverhampton and Ripon in May before finishing fifth of 12 in a classified stakes at Thirsk (10/1) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.

Form: 8-33675

(9)

Balqaa²⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 9-9| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: Mrs Stella Barclay| OR: 48| CD

5/4

Three-time Newcastle winner including one over this course and distance. Ninth of 10 in handicap at Leicester (8/1) 27 days ago, slowly into stride and weakened final 1f. Strong record at this venue makes her a major player returning to the AW.

Form: 555639

(4)

Curious Mrs Fox⁴¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: D Allan| T: D Thompson| OR: 42

66/1

Yet to win in 21 starts and finished last of 9 in 14f handicap at Redcar (33/1) 41 days ago when too free. Returns to a more suitable trip with cheekpieces removed.

Form: 596989

(6)

Matt Cool^p¹⁴¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: Harry Russell| T: F Watson| OR: 39

250/1

Fared no better in 4 starts, beaten 21 lengths when 6th of 7 here (150/1) 141 days ago, cheekpieces back on.

Form: 754-6

(12)

My Honey B^v¹⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: Billy Garritty| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 49

11/4

Tenth of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (14/1) 17 days ago, failing to build on earlier promise shown when sixth at Newcastle. Significant step up in trip adds uncertainty.

Form: 9-05760

(5)

Parish Record^t1¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Rowan Scott| T: D W Whillans| OR: 47

18/1

Modest handicapper yet to win in 10 starts. Sixth of 10 in 13f handicap at Hamilton (33/1) 15 days ago, went through the motions and was one-paced when driven 2f out. First-time tongue strap applied which may help address the consistent one-paced tendency.

Form: 6-55966

(13)

Royal Justice^h⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Jay Mackay⁽⁷⁾| T: S Dixon| OR: 42

66/1

Tenth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (50/1) 6 days ago, racing freely and showing little as usual.

Form: 006690

(1)

Sassy Glory^p¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Jack Nicholls⁽⁷⁾| T: M Walford| OR: 49

15/2

Maiden showing improved form in recent handicaps. Ran well when 2nd of 10 in conditions race at Nottingham (8/1) 17 days ago, forcing the pace throughout and only worn down over 1f out, keeping on well. Front-running style might be effective at this course and trip.

Form: 0-49832

(8)

Yakhabar^p,t¹²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: Barry McHugh| T: L Bailey| OR: 46| C

20/1

Won a handicap at Ripon (14/1) 43 days ago, then seventh of 8 in handicap at Redcar (33/1) 12 days ago when blowing the start without cheekpieces. Return to shorter trip and reapplication of cheekpieces could help overcome persistent starting issues.

Form: 376197

(10)

Capricorn King^p⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: D Swift| T: S Spencer| OR: 47

9/1

Fifth of 9 in a handicap at Leicester over 8f (11/1) 9 days ago on first run for new connections. May be seen to better effect returned to this C&D with the cheekpieces back on.

Form: 04523-5

(2)

Fuel The Fire^p1²⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Connor Beasley| T: W Storey| OR: 50

66/1

Has shown little in 6 starts and was last of 7 in 12f handicap at Ripon (80/1) 25 days ago, weakened 2f out. Tries first-time cheekpieces back on AW.

Form: 9768-7

(11)

Oselton⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: T Eaves| T: Craig Lidster| OR: 45

15/2

Has struggled in recent starts but ran up to best when third of 9 in conditions race on slow AW at Newcastle (8/1) 6 days ago with hood discarded. First attempt at this longer trip could suit.

Form: 8-78603

Non-Runners

(7)

Rampant⁴⁴

Weight: 9-9| Age: 5

T: P Morris J: Kaiya Fraser

Forecasts

Balqaa (5/4), My Honey B (11/4), Sassy Glory (15/2), Oselton (15/2), Capricorn King (9/1), Rampant (10/1), Parish Record (18/1), Yakhabar (20/1), Arranmore (25/1), Fuel The Fire (66/1), Curious Mrs Fox (66/1), Royal Justice (66/1), Matt Cool (250/1)

BALQAA boasts an excellent Newcastle record with three wins at this venue including one over course and distance. Her disappointing effort at Leicester can be forgiven as she returns to her favoured all-weather surface. Sassy Glory has shown improved form recently, while Parish Record tries a first-time tongue strap which could help her.