Newcastle Race 7 - Bet 10 Get 40 With Betmgm Novice Stakes (Gbb Race)
With limited form on offer a market check could prove a helpful guide. DOMENICO CONTARINI (5) profiles well on paper being a three-year-old colt by St Mark's Basilica out of Layaleena. Can debut for the Kevin Philippart De Foy stable as a likely player first up. MIDSUMMER STORM (9) makes plenty of appeal being a son of Night Of Thunder out of G3 winner Last Waltz. Represents notable connections. Big claims. MAESTRO BERNSTEIN (3) placed twice from three attempts for the Aidan O'Brien team last year including when 1.5L third tackling 1800m in a heavy ground maiden at Leopardstown (Ireland) during October. Interesting. EXMOOR (6) warrants a second look.
Jockey: D Nolan
Weight: 64.5kgs
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Five-year-old gelding by Iffraaj out of Starlet who has taken a long time to make it to the track. Must be kept safe.
Jockey: P Mulrennan
Weight: 64.5kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when second last of 8 at Wetherby on December 6 over 3200m, on a slow track; 55 len behind Solly's Gold carrying 69.5kg at $23. Wait until he shows something.
Last Starts 80 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 06/12/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 3 | $8,170.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Tom Midgley | 69.5kg | 3:59.30 | 5-7-7 | 0 |
| 55.0L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Cam Hardie
Weight: 64.5kgs
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Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign third of 13 at Leopardstown October 19 over 1810m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Playin Cool with 61kg at $3. On debut eighth of 15 at Listowel September 22 over 1609m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Naples with 58.5kg at $8. Can make an immediate impact.
Last Starts 128 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 19/10/2025 | 8 | MDN 3U | $28,780.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | Heavy | W M Lordan | 61kg | 2:03.89 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/16 | 11/10/2025 | 19 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Naas | 1609m | Y | Ronan Whelan | 61kg | 1:44.45 | - | 16 |
| 3.8L | $3.75 |
| 8/15 | 22/09/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $27,190.00 | Listowel | 1609m | Heavy | Jack Cleary | 58.5kg | 1:47.79 | - | 12 |
| 11.3L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Alistair Rawlinson
Weight: 64.5kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 3rd in a small field at this track on January 10 over 1600m, 13 len behind Ted Le Saux with 59kg at $13. Last start 5th of 10 at this track on February 4 over 1600m, 5 len behind Outback Heat carrying 64.5kg at $23. Hard to make a case on recent form.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 04/02/2026 | 25 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Oliver Stammers | 64.5kg | 1:42.53 | 7-5-5 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/5 | 10/01/2026 | - | NOV 4U | $21,780.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Oliver Stammers | 59kg | 1:40.36 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $13.00 |
Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by St Mark's Basilica out of Layaleena. Looks set to run well.
Jockey: P J Mcdonald
Weight: 56kgs
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At debut, 6th of 12 at Kempton Park All Weather on January 28 over 1600m, 10 len behind Palladas carrying 55.5kg at $8. Solid contender.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 28/01/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $19,790.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Jason Watson | 55.5kg | 1:42.63 | 9-10-6 | 9 |
| 10.5L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Sottsass out of Chaibia. Prefer to let go without a strong market move.
Jockey: O Mcsweeney
Weight: 56kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At big odds at debut, second last of 9 at Southwell All Weather on December 12 over 1400m, 21 len behind Tales Of Wisdom carrying 60.5kg at $34. Last start got back early 7th of 10 at this track on February 4 over 1600m, 8 len behind Outback Heat carrying 56kg at $101. Makes no appeal.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 04/02/2026 | 54 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joanna Mason | 56kg | 1:42.53 | 8-8-7 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $11,430.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Joanna Mason | 60.5kg | 1:29.97 | 6-7-8 | 7 |
| 21.0L | $34.00 |
Jockey: S H James
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Night Of Thunder out of Last Waltz. Looks ready to make a bright start.
Jockey: Sean Kirrane
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Lope Y Fernandez out of Si Belle. Likely to be better for this outing.