Newcastle
Today, June 26, 2025FlatClass 67fStandard
Verdict
Verdict
DUE RESPECT cemented a positive start for her new yard when going close for a second successive outing at Redcar last week, so she strikes as the most solid option. Ey Up He's A Star and Epicurian Lad head up the opposition.
Due Respect
Ey Up Hes A Star
Epicurian Lad
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 5. Epicurian LadJ: Billy GarrittyT: Richard FaheyF: 653-44653
- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictFair maiden who returned to form in first-time cheekpieces when third of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 16 days ago. Can make presence felt once again. 
2. Beta ReaderJ: Jason HartT: Charlie JohnstonF: 957-16643- Price History:
- 4.33
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 62
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictWinner at Wolverhampton in March and ran up to best in a first-time visor when third of 9 in handicap at Wetherby (8f, good to firm) 7 days ago, well ridden. Should remain competitive.- 6. Ey Up Hes A StarJ: David NolanT: Tony Coyle & Kaine WoodF: 55-83
- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictLightly-raced maiden who took a step forward when third of 8 on handicap debut at Catterick (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago, not ideally placed. Needs considering on tapeta debut. - 8. Due RespectJ: Rhys ElliottT: Gary RutherfordF: 0-4805922
- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 50
- Days Since Last Run:
- 6
VerdictModest maiden who has gone very close to opening account on last 2 outings at Redcar, latterly in 8-runner handicap (7f, firm) last week, clear of rest. Expected to bang there again. 
3. Marsh MeadowJ: Sam JamesT: Adrian KeatleyF: 345- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 62
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
VerdictThrice-raced maiden who matched previous form when fifth of 8 in maiden at Leicester (6f, good to firm, 11/1) 31 days ago. Makes handicap debut and will benefit from this return to further.
4. Marry The NightJ: S. B. KirraneT: Tim EasterbyF: 464228-58- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- eyeshields
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictFair form at best but down the field in handicaps both starts this year. Makes tapeta debut. Eyeshields on for 1st time.
1. My Mate BeattieJ: Tom MarquandT: Ed DunlopF: 233929-70- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 41
VerdictFair maiden who has shaped as if amiss when last both handicap starts this year.
7. AlmutrafJ: Ben RobinsonT: Brian EllisonF: 067-7- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 53
- Days Since Last Run:
- 148
VerdictLightly-raced maiden who looked a hard ride when last of 7 on handicap debut at Kempton (8f) in January, unable to sustain effort. Off 148 days/gelded. Makes tapeta debut. First run for yard after leaving Charles Hills.
9. MavetheforcebewivuJ: Amie WaughT: Alan BrownF: 60020-690- Price History:
- 67.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 48
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictModest maiden who again ran poorly in first-time cheekpieces when eleventh of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Visored for 1st time.- Unnamed Favourite
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