15:45 Newcastle 29 Dec 2025
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GBB Race | Class 4 | 2YO only
Winner £5,211 - 10 ran
Standard (AW - Tapeta)
Draw Advantage: High
Forecast: Drizzle
Temperature: 4.3° - 6.6°
Rainfall: 0.27mm
Wind: 9.4 mph NE
Last Update: 29/12/2025 17:00
wore earplugs to post, midfield, headway over 1f out, led 1f out, went clear, promising
prominent, led over 1f out, ridden and headed 1f out, soon outpaced by winner
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
in touch with leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, pushed along over 1f out, no extra final 110yds
towards rear, ridden over 1f out, made no impression
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
led, headed over 1f out, soon faded
very slowly away and lost many lengths start, always in rear,
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £5.39 (1, 4) |
| Win | £3.50 (1) |
| Place | £1.10 (1), £1.20 (4), £18.10 (10) |
| Swinger | £1.10 (1, 4), £25.40 (1, 10), £21.10 (4, 10) |
| Exacta | £7.20 (1, 4) |
| Trifecta | £128.10 (1, 4, 10) |
Video Highlights
Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Standard | 11 | The Watcher | 10 | 2 | 9 4 | - | K R Burke (57 miles) | Clifford Lee | EVENS | 1:13.67 | ||
| 2023 | Standard | 7 | Filly One | 5 | 2 | 9 3 | - | 1 | 48 days | G R Oldroyd (121 miles) | Harry Russell | 6/ 4 | 1:14.18 |
| 2022 | Standard | 9 | Clipsham La Habana | 8 | 2 | 9 6 | - | 3221 | 28 days | K P De Foy (241 miles) | Daniel Muscutt | 1/ 3 | 1:15.80 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 6f | 1:09.62 |