Southwell Race 8 - Awc Finals Day At Newcastle 26th March Novice Stakes (Gbb Race)
CRYSTAL DARK (2) Looked good when 2nd last time at Redcar and drawn well. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Been in the money each attempt this preparation. Expect to go close. FLICK OF AN EYE (3) Moved ahead of some to finish 4th last run at Yarmouth. Displays very good closing speed. One of the major players. SIGMA (6) Harry Eustace trained 2yo by Blue Point having first race appearance. Watch for a sign in the market. THE HONEY THIEF (7) Archie Watson & England Watson 2yo by Wootton Bassett on debut. Betting as a guide.
Jockey: O J Orr
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Flashed home late into 2nd last run at Haydock and fitter for debut run. One of the punters top hopes at a very generous price.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 03/09/2026 | - | CL3 | $12,788.00 | Haydock | 1207m | SOFT | Oisin Mcsweeney | 58kg | - | 5-4-4-3-2-2 | 4 |
| 6L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Did well when 2nd last time at Redcar and has drawn to do little work. Has early speed and positions nicely. Amongst the placegetters at every start this campaign. Major chance.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 03/10/2026 | - | 2Y CL3 | $11,805.00 | Redcar | 1408m | GOOD | S H James | 60.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.69L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 05/09/2026 | - | GBB Race | $12,788.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | STANDARD | S H James | 60.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.75L | $5.00 |
Jockey: J Mitchell
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Was $1.53 and advanced late into 4th last run at Yarmouth. Will be hitting the line strongly. Has claims.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 15/09/2026 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Yarmouth | 1209m | GOOD TO SOFT | Silvestre De Sousa | 60.5kg | - | 6-4-6-5-5-4 | 5 |
| 5L | $1.55 |
| 3/10 | 26/08/2026 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 1307m | GOOD TO FIRM | Jack Mitchell | 60.5kg | - | 6-6-6-7-6-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.05L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Started at $81.00 and finished 4th last run at Newcastle but has a positive draw. Does take a while to get into stride. Entitled to be big odds.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 02/10/2026 | - | 2yo | $9,837.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | STANDARD | Jack Callan | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.78L | $81.00 |
| 9/11 | 24/09/2026 | - | 2yo | $9,837.00 | Southwell | 1222m | STANDARD | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 12.62L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Kaiya Fraser
Weight: 60.5kgs
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2yo first starter by Blue Point for trainer Harry Eustace. Watch early betting.
Jockey: L Morris
Weight: 60.5kgs
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2yo runner on debut by Wootton Bassett for trainer Archie Watson & England Watson. Watch betting.
Jockey: K Stott
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Rattled home nicely into 3rd last start at Pontefract. Marginal chance.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 17/09/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | GOOD | Harry Vigors | 58kg | - | 5-5-5-4-4-3 | 6 |
| 8L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 12/08/2026 | - | GBB Race | $12,788.00 | Ffos Las | 1481m | GOOD | Darragh Keenan | 60.5kg | - | 4-5-5-5-5-6-6 | 4 |
| 20.8L | $34.00 |