Newcastle Race 4 - In Loving Memory Of Yvonne Rush Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
ZAIN PRIMUS (1) sets the standard after winning at Kempton over 1207m last start by 1.75L and was 3rd here over 1421m prior. GOLD DIGGER (3) resumes and brings higher-grade form, last seen 6th of 17 in a 1207m Ascot Group 3 after a debut win at Yarmouth. QILA (6) has 1005m track experience, finishing 5th of 13 here and returned 4th at Pontefract over 1207m. These look the key chances.
Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 62.5kgs
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Comes off a 42-day break after winning at Kempton over 1207m on 6 Apr by 1.75L, sat handy throughout and started $3.50 with 59kg. Earlier placed 3rd of 5 at Newcastle over 1421m on 19 Feb, beaten 2.29L at $3 behind Factual. Carries 62.5kg here and draws barrier 6, with Connor Beasley riding for J Butler. Progressive 3yo colt who can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 06/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 1207m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 59kg | - | 3-3-3-3-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.75L | $3.50 |
| 3/5 | 19/02/2026 | - | 3UP CLASS 4 | $9,837.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 57kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.29L | $3.00 |
Jockey: A Mullen
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Back in trip by 202m and drops 2kg, with a better draw from barrier 2. Last start 6th of 7 at Ayr over 1207m on 5 May, beaten 11.25L on good, with 62.5kg at $81 behind Railwayman. Prior run 7th of 9 at Newcastle over 1207m on 20 Apr, beaten 5.95L at $151 behind Gouken. Can improve with the weight drop and soft gate.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 05/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ayr | 1207m | GOOD | Andrew Mullen | 62.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 11.25L | $81.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Greg Fairley | 62.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.95L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Saffie Osborne
Weight: 60kgs
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First-up after 332 days. Last start 6th of 17 at Ascot over 1207m on 20 Jun, beaten 4.35L in a Fillies' Group 3 at $8 after drawing 14 and improving through the run. Won prior at Yarmouth over 1209m on 14 May by 0.5L at $3.25, defeating Awaken. Draws barrier 1 and rises to 60kg; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 333 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/17 | 20/06/2025 | - | Fillies' Group 3 | $122,963.00 | Ascot | 1207m | GOOD | Jamie P Spencer | 58kg | - | 13-11-10-7-5-6 | 14 |
| 4.35L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Yarmouth | 1209m | GOOD | Jamie P Spencer | 58kg | - | 8-8-8-7-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
Jockey: Zak Wheatley
Weight: 59kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Cotai Glory for D Carroll, drawn barrier 9 with Zak Wheatley up, carries 59kg. Irish-bred and trained at Malton. Limited exposed data here, so keep expectations measured. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Ben Robinson
Weight: 59kgs
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First-up after 242 days. Last start 4th of 9 at Pontefract over 1207m on 18 Sep, beaten 4.25L with 59kg at $23 after making late headway behind Master Of Shanghai. Prior run 5th of 13 at Newcastle over 1005m on 8 Sep, beaten 4.1L with 60.5kg at $101. Can improve with fitness and is not without hope.
Last Starts 243 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 18/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | GOOD | Ben Robinson | 59kg | - | 9-8-7-7-5-4 | 2 |
| 4.25L | $23.00 |
| 5/13 | 08/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | GOOD | Harry Russell | 60.5kg | - | 10-9-9-8-5 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $101.00 |
Jockey: S H James
Weight: 59kgs
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Second-up after 24 days. Last start 13th of 14 at Doncaster over 1208m on 24 Apr, beaten 24.35L with 59kg at $9.50 in a GBB Race. Debut run was 6th of 6 at York over 1005m on 14 May last year, beaten 5.95L in Class 2 at $8.50. Needs to lift but can improve with experience.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 24/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Doncaster | 1208m | GOOD | Pierre Louis Jamin | 59kg | - | - | 8 |
| 24.35L | $9.50 |
| 6/6 | 14/05/2025 | - | CL2 | $39,348.00 | York | 1005m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 58kg | - | 5-4-4-5-6 | 4 |
| 5.95L | $8.50 |
Jockey: O J Orr
Weight: 59kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Starman out of Bellissime, trained by R A Fahey at Malton. Drawn barrier 3 with 59kg under O J Orr. Limited exposed data provided. Can improve.
Last Starts 4744 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/17 | 23/05/2013 | - | C5 | $0.00 | Wetherby | 5030m | Rachel King | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 | |
| 8/13 | 14/03/2013 | - | C5 | $0.00 | Towcester | 4828m | Zac Baker | 62.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 40.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/14 | 19/02/2013 | - | C5 | $0.00 | Taunton | 4929m | Zac Baker | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/12 | 03/08/2012 | - | C5 | $0.00 | Bangor | 4828m | Max Kendrick | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.25L | $0.00 | |
| 6/13 | 25/05/2012 | - | C5 | $0.00 | Towcester | 4828m | Anthony Freeman | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 34.25L | $0.00 | |
| 7/11 | 15/05/2012 | - | C5 | $0.00 | Wincanton | 4426m | J A Mccarthy | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/13 | 04/04/2012 | - | C5 | $0.00 | Hereford | 4527m | J A Mccarthy | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 14/03/2012 | - | C5 | $0.00 | Huntingdon | 4326m | J A Mccarthy | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 08/03/2012 | - | C5 | $0.00 | Wincanton | 4024m | J A Mccarthy | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 35L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 02/01/2012 | - | C5 | $0.00 | Folkestone | 4527m | Noel Fehily | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Sean Kirrane
Weight: 57kgs
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Third-up after two ninths this season. Last start 9th of 9 from barrier 1 at Southwell over 1221m on 29 Apr, beaten 22.75L with 58kg at $201 behind Wezzeer. Prior run 9th of 11 at Newcastle over 1207m on 24 Feb, beaten 9.35L with 55.5kg at $126 behind Seven Fires. Drops 1kg and draws wider; needs sharp improvement but has place claims with a kinder run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 29/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Southwell | 1221m | GOOD | Connor Beasley | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 22.75L | $201.00 |
| 9/11 | 24/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Barry Mchugh | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 9.35L | $126.00 |