07 Apr 2021 17:15 Newcastle
Winner: £8,050 (Penalty: £4,347); Distance: 1m 2f 42y; Class: 4; Eligibility: 3YO only; Going: Standard / Slow.
QuinnBet Novice Stakes (Plus 10)
| Place | No (Draw) | Silks | Beaten Distance | Horse | Form/Age | Last Run | Jockey | Trainer/Owner | SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2(2) |   | - | Bay Bridge (GB) (colt, bay, 9 5) | 34- / 7 | Flat (140) | P J McDonald | Sir Michael Stoute James Wigan & Ballylinch… | 9/4 | |
| keen in early stages before settling in share of third, pushed along over 2f out but quickened to lead over 1f out, stretched clear, impressive | ||||||||||
| 2nd | 1(3) |   | 5 L | Al Nefud (GB) (gelding, bay, 9 5) | 2 / 3 | Flat (19) | James Doyle | C Appleby Godolphin | 11/10 | |
| led after 1f, quickened 3f out, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on but no match for winner | ||||||||||
| 3rd | 5(4) |   | 2¼ L | Khezaana (IRE) (filly, bay, 9 0) | 26- / 4 | Flat (147) | Jason Hart | Charlie & Mark Johnston Donal Kinsella | 6/1 | |
| led early before settling in second, ridden over 3f out, under pressure 2f out, stayed on same pace | ||||||||||
| 4th | 4(5) |   | 3¼ L | Punta Arenas (USA) (gelding, bay, 9 5) | / 3 | L Morris | George Scott Flaxman Stables… | 40/1 | ||
| settled at rear, niggled along over 3f out, under pressure 2f out, moderate late headway to take fourth close home | ||||||||||
| 5th | 3(1) |   | ½ L | King Francis (IRE) (colt, bay, 9 5) | 0- / 5 | Flat (161) | E J Walsh | R Varian Mr Peter Trainor… | 11/2 | |
| disputed third, asked for effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out | ||||||||||
