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Formscan  - The consistent FRANCESI bolted up over C&D two starts ago and was only narrowly denied off this mark at Wolverhampton a week ago. On that evidence, the six-year-old is the safest pick in an open event. Powerful Response has been knocking on the door of late and is likely to be in the mix once again, along with Second Fiddle.

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7367
Starliner (IRE) 4,br g 9-12

Showcasing (GB)-Dawning(War Chant)

(9) c1 (Mr David Orr & Miss L A Perratt)
Rated 70

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Starliner (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Alpine Sierra (IRE)1
21st Sep 2024 Ayr(7f 50yds, Flat Hcap, Good to Firm) Starliner (IRE) 6th (33/1 9-2 Rated 71) Kevin Stott 2.00L in front of Alpine Sierra (IRE) 9th (11/1 8-9 Rated 64) Amie Waugh (12 ran)
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The Cookstown Cafu (GB)1
22nd Feb 2025 Southwell(1m 13yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Starliner (IRE) 4th (25/1 8-12 Rated 72) Tommie Jakes 1.75L in front of The Cookstown Cafu (GB) 6th (16/1 9-7 Rated 76) Mark Winn (11 ran)
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Francesi (IRE)1
27th Jul 2024 Newcastle(1m 5yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Francesi (IRE) 3rd (10/1 9-4 Rated 73) D E Hogan 4.91L in front of Starliner (IRE) 11th (14/1 9-1 Rated 83) Tommie Jakes (13 ran)
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211
2555
Maui Breeze (GB) 3,b f 9-9

Bated Breath (GB)-Hula Girl(Oasis Dream)

(10) (Mr W Storey)
Rated 68

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Maui Breeze (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Merapi (GB)1
27th Nov 2025 Chelmsford City(7f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Maui Breeze (GB) 5th (5/1 9-7 Rated 71) Billy Loughnane 1.00L in front of Merapi (GB) 6th (18/1 9-3 Rated 67) Kieran Shoemark (9 ran)
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32
3278
Jesmond Dawn (IRE) 4,b g 9-9

Dawn Approach (IRE)-Strapless(Whipper)

(16) c1 d1 (The Weighting Game)
Rated 67

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Jesmond Dawn (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Alpine Sierra (IRE)1
22nd Nov 2025 Newcastle(1m 5yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Jesmond Dawn (IRE) 3rd (9/2 9-11 Rated 67) Oliver Stammers 2.75L in front of Alpine Sierra (IRE) 5th (13/2 8-11 Rated 58) Lauren Young (12 ran)
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The Cookstown Cafu (GB)1
2nd Dec 2025 Newcastle(7f 14yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Jesmond Dawn (IRE) 7th (5/1 9-3 Rated 68) Oliver Stammers 2.75L in front of The Cookstown Cafu (GB) 9th (20/1 9-1 Rated 66) O McSweeney (11 ran)
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Powerful Response (IRE)2
22nd Nov 2025 Newcastle(1m 5yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Powerful Response (IRE) 2nd (7/1 9-4 Rated 60) O McSweeney .03L in front of Jesmond Dawn (IRE) 3rd (9/2 9-11 Rated 67) Oliver Stammers (12 ran)
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5th Oct 2024 Redcar(1m 2f 1yds, Flat Hcap, Soft-Good to Soft in places) Powerful Response (IRE) 3rd (5/1 9-6 Rated 62) D Allan 6.69L in front of Jesmond Dawn (IRE) 8th (12/1 9-8 Rated 68) Harrison Shaw (14 ran)
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Rainwater (GB)1
13th Apr 2025 Musselburgh(1m 2yds, Flat Hcap, Good) Jesmond Dawn (IRE) 5th (13/2 9-6 Rated 67) S H James 7.75L in front of Rainwater (GB) 11th (6/1 9-4 Rated 65) O J Orr (13 ran)
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48
0451
Luminous Warrior (IRE) 3,b g 9-8

Kingman (GB)-Mambo Light(Kingmambo)

ts9(12) d1 (Quest Thoroughbreds - Luminous Warrior)
Rated 67

54
4550
Samra Star (IRE) 4,b m 9-8

Magna Grecia (IRE)-Bint Samraan(Shamardal)

(9) c1 (Paul Corrigan & Natasha Corrigan)
Rated 66

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Samra Star (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Second Fiddle (IRE)1
24th Nov 2025 Newcastle(1m 5yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Second Fiddle (IRE) 3rd (3/1 9-5 Rated 64) Aiden Brookes 1.63L in front of Samra Star (IRE) 5th (16/1 9-6 Rated 69) Alfie Redman (8 ran)
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Rainwater (GB)1
30th Jan 2025 Chelmsford City(1m 2f , Flat Hcap, Standard / Slow) Rainwater (GB) 4th (3/1 8-4 Rated 66) Warren Fentiman 3.75L in front of Samra Star (IRE) 8th (5/1 9-12 Rated 81) Rossa Ryan (9 ran)
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Merapi (GB)1
4th Oct 2025 Newcastle(7f 14yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Samra Star (IRE) 1st (16/1 9-6 Rated 65) Andrew Breslin 8.50L in front of Merapi (GB) 5th (15/8Fav 9-12 Rated 70) P J McDonald (5 ran)
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63
9339
Renewable Dream (GB) 3,b g 9-8

Bated Breath (GB)-Elizabeth Bennet(Acclamation)

(95) (Eco-Power Racing)
Rated 67

75
1113
Second Fiddle (IRE) 6,b m 9-6

Fulbright (GB)-Somedaysrdiamonds(Equiano)

ts+(35) cd4 (Miss Valerie Renwick & Mr Kevin Kerr)
Rated 64

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Second Fiddle (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Samra Star (IRE)1
24th Nov 2025 Newcastle(1m 5yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Second Fiddle (IRE) 3rd (3/1 9-5 Rated 64) Aiden Brookes 1.63L in front of Samra Star (IRE) 5th (16/1 9-6 Rated 69) Alfie Redman (8 ran)
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810
4213
Francesi (IRE) 6,gr g 9-4

Caravaggio (USA)-Show Me The Music(Dubawi)

(7) cd1 (Sf Racing Club)
Rated 62

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Francesi (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Alpine Sierra (IRE)1
13th Dec 2025 Newcastle(1m 5yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Francesi (IRE) 1st (12/1 9-0 Rated 57) Myla Coppins 3.75L in front of Alpine Sierra (IRE) 3rd (4/1 9-6 Rated 56) Alexandra Egan (7 ran)
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Starliner (IRE)1
27th Jul 2024 Newcastle(1m 5yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Francesi (IRE) 3rd (10/1 9-4 Rated 73) D E Hogan 4.91L in front of Starliner (IRE) 11th (14/1 9-1 Rated 83) Tommie Jakes (13 ran)
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912
0596
The Cookstown Cafu (GB) 6,b g 9-4

Invincible Spirit (IRE)-Miss Delila(Malibu Moon)

(10) cd1 (Dudley Hill Farm Ltd)
Rated 62 Won When Rated 73-71

Head to Head

In the last 3 years The Cookstown Cafu (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Powerful Response (IRE)1
19th Dec 2025 Newcastle(1m 5yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Powerful Response (IRE) 2nd (9/2 9-9 Rated 61) S B Kirrane 5.00L in front of The Cookstown Cafu (GB) 6th (17/2 9-9 Rated 64) C J Orr (9 ran)
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Jesmond Dawn (IRE)1
2nd Dec 2025 Newcastle(7f 14yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Jesmond Dawn (IRE) 7th (5/1 9-3 Rated 68) Oliver Stammers 2.75L in front of The Cookstown Cafu (GB) 9th (20/1 9-1 Rated 66) O McSweeney (11 ran)
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Starliner (IRE)1
22nd Feb 2025 Southwell(1m 13yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Starliner (IRE) 4th (25/1 8-12 Rated 72) Tommie Jakes 1.75L in front of The Cookstown Cafu (GB) 6th (16/1 9-7 Rated 76) Mark Winn (11 ran)
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106
5222
Powerful Response (IRE) 5,b g 9-4

Starspangledbanner (AUS)-Aja(Excellent Art)

cp6(10) c1 d1 (Mr M Gilgeous, Mr C Seeney & Partner)
Rated 62

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Powerful Response (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Alpine Sierra (IRE)3
22nd Nov 2025 Newcastle(1m 5yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Powerful Response (IRE) 2nd (7/1 9-4 Rated 60) O McSweeney 2.78L in front of Alpine Sierra (IRE) 5th (13/2 8-11 Rated 58) Lauren Young (12 ran)
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28th Dec 2024 Newcastle(1m 2f 42yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Powerful Response (IRE) 2nd (17/2 9-6 Rated 62) Rowan Scott 1.84L in front of Alpine Sierra (IRE) 5th (7/1 9-10 Rated 66) P Mulrennan (9 ran)
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12th Dec 2024 Newcastle(1m 2f 42yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Alpine Sierra (IRE) 1st (6/1 9-10 Rated 62) P Mulrennan 1.00L in front of Powerful Response (IRE) 2nd (10/3 9-9 Rated 61) S H James (9 ran)
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The Cookstown Cafu (GB)1
19th Dec 2025 Newcastle(1m 5yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Powerful Response (IRE) 2nd (9/2 9-9 Rated 61) S B Kirrane 5.00L in front of The Cookstown Cafu (GB) 6th (17/2 9-9 Rated 64) C J Orr (9 ran)
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Rainwater (GB)1
29th Mar 2025 Doncaster(1m 2f 43yds, Flat Hcap, Good to Soft-Soft in places on Round course) Powerful Response (IRE) 5th (16/1 8-12 Rated 61) Jack Callan 33.88L in front of Rainwater (GB) 18th (9/2 9-7 Rated 66) Warren Fentiman (18 ran)
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Jesmond Dawn (IRE)2
22nd Nov 2025 Newcastle(1m 5yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Powerful Response (IRE) 2nd (7/1 9-4 Rated 60) O McSweeney .03L in front of Jesmond Dawn (IRE) 3rd (9/2 9-11 Rated 67) Oliver Stammers (12 ran)
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5th Oct 2024 Redcar(1m 2f 1yds, Flat Hcap, Soft-Good to Soft in places) Powerful Response (IRE) 3rd (5/1 9-6 Rated 62) D Allan 6.69L in front of Jesmond Dawn (IRE) 8th (12/1 9-8 Rated 68) Harrison Shaw (14 ran)
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5464
Merapi (GB) 3,b f 9-4

Frankel (GB)-Canton Queen(Shamardal)

(16) (Apollo Horses Vii)
Rated 63

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Merapi (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Maui Breeze (GB)1
27th Nov 2025 Chelmsford City(7f , Flat Hcap, Standard) Maui Breeze (GB) 5th (5/1 9-7 Rated 71) Billy Loughnane 1.00L in front of Merapi (GB) 6th (18/1 9-3 Rated 67) Kieran Shoemark (9 ran)
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Samra Star (IRE)1
4th Oct 2025 Newcastle(7f 14yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Samra Star (IRE) 1st (16/1 9-6 Rated 65) Andrew Breslin 8.50L in front of Merapi (GB) 5th (15/8Fav 9-12 Rated 70) P J McDonald (5 ran)
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121
6220
Rainwater (GB) 4,b g 9-3

Mayson (GB)-Finalize(Firebreak)

(16) d1 (Mr R A Fahey)
Rated 61

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Rainwater (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Alpine Sierra (IRE)1
22nd Aug 2024 Newcastle(1m 5yds, Flat Hcap, Standard / Slow) Rainwater (GB) 11th (50/1 8-2 Rated 69) Cameron Hardie 2.00L in front of Alpine Sierra (IRE) 13th (40/1 8-1 Rated 67) Amie Waugh (14 ran)
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Powerful Response (IRE)1
29th Mar 2025 Doncaster(1m 2f 43yds, Flat Hcap, Good to Soft-Soft in places on Round course) Powerful Response (IRE) 5th (16/1 8-12 Rated 61) Jack Callan 33.88L in front of Rainwater (GB) 18th (9/2 9-7 Rated 66) Warren Fentiman (18 ran)
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Jesmond Dawn (IRE)1
13th Apr 2025 Musselburgh(1m 2yds, Flat Hcap, Good) Jesmond Dawn (IRE) 5th (13/2 9-6 Rated 67) S H James 7.75L in front of Rainwater (GB) 11th (6/1 9-4 Rated 65) O J Orr (13 ran)
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Samra Star (IRE)1
30th Jan 2025 Chelmsford City(1m 2f , Flat Hcap, Standard / Slow) Rainwater (GB) 4th (3/1 8-4 Rated 66) Warren Fentiman 3.75L in front of Samra Star (IRE) 8th (5/1 9-12 Rated 81) Rossa Ryan (9 ran)
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5535
Alpine Sierra (IRE) 7,br g 8-11

Distorted Humor (USA)-Unaccompanied(Danehill Dancer)

(13) c1 d2 (Mr James Callow & Mr J S Goldie)
Rated 55 Won When Rated 62

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Alpine Sierra (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Francesi (IRE)1
13th Dec 2025 Newcastle(1m 5yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Francesi (IRE) 1st (12/1 9-0 Rated 57) Myla Coppins 3.75L in front of Alpine Sierra (IRE) 3rd (4/1 9-6 Rated 56) Alexandra Egan (7 ran)
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Powerful Response (IRE)3
22nd Nov 2025 Newcastle(1m 5yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Powerful Response (IRE) 2nd (7/1 9-4 Rated 60) O McSweeney 2.78L in front of Alpine Sierra (IRE) 5th (13/2 8-11 Rated 58) Lauren Young (12 ran)
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28th Dec 2024 Newcastle(1m 2f 42yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Powerful Response (IRE) 2nd (17/2 9-6 Rated 62) Rowan Scott 1.84L in front of Alpine Sierra (IRE) 5th (7/1 9-10 Rated 66) P Mulrennan (9 ran)
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12th Dec 2024 Newcastle(1m 2f 42yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Alpine Sierra (IRE) 1st (6/1 9-10 Rated 62) P Mulrennan 1.00L in front of Powerful Response (IRE) 2nd (10/3 9-9 Rated 61) S H James (9 ran)
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Rainwater (GB)1
22nd Aug 2024 Newcastle(1m 5yds, Flat Hcap, Standard / Slow) Rainwater (GB) 11th (50/1 8-2 Rated 69) Cameron Hardie 2.00L in front of Alpine Sierra (IRE) 13th (40/1 8-1 Rated 67) Amie Waugh (14 ran)
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Jesmond Dawn (IRE)1
22nd Nov 2025 Newcastle(1m 5yds, Flat Hcap, Standard) Jesmond Dawn (IRE) 3rd (9/2 9-11 Rated 67) Oliver Stammers 2.75L in front of Alpine Sierra (IRE) 5th (13/2 8-11 Rated 58) Lauren Young (12 ran)
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Starliner (IRE)1
21st Sep 2024 Ayr(7f 50yds, Flat Hcap, Good to Firm) Starliner (IRE) 6th (33/1 9-2 Rated 71) Kevin Stott 2.00L in front of Alpine Sierra (IRE) 9th (11/1 8-9 Rated 64) Amie Waugh (12 ran)
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Probable SP 4/1 Powerful Response, 9/2 Second Fiddle, 5/1 Francesi, Merapi, 10/1 Alpine Sierra, 12/1 Starliner, Jesmond Dawn, The Cookstown Cafu, Rainwater, 20/1 Samra Star, Renewable Dream, 25/1 Others.

Previous Years
2024 Paris Lights 5 9-10 D Nolan 11/2 (P Midgley) (Drawn 12)
2023 Cosmos Raj 5 9-13 D Tudhope 11/4Fav (David O'Meara) (Drawn 3)
2022 Asdaa 6 9-4 Jason Hart 10/3 (Mark Johnston) (Drawn 4)
2021 Nushafreen 3 9-8 Marco Ghiani 12/1 (M Botti) (Drawn 7)
2020 Vive La Difference 6 9-2 James P Sullivan 11/2 (Tim Easterby) (Drawn 3)

Symbols Explained

WS Wind Surgery ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bo2 Blinkers one cowl e2 Ear Plugs p2 Pacifier pc2 Pacifier with cowls ps2 Pacifier one cowl sr2 Shadow Roll co2 Cheekpiece one side sb2 Sheepskin Browband cc2 Cornell Collar xb2 Crossed Nose Band cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run

The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.

Trainer/Jockey In Form last 21 days

Trainer/Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Ed Walker/Kieran Shoemark
2
9
22

Grant Tuer/Oliver Stammers
1
6
16

J Goldie/Billy Loughnane
1
1
100

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
A Carroll
10
83
12

Dylan Cunha
2
27
7

I Jardine
2
30
6

Ed Walker
2
14
14

J Goldie
2
11
18

Richard Fahey
2
36
5

Grant Tuer
1
7
14

Fionn Mcsharry
1
2
50

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Billy Loughnane
14
93
15

Kieran Shoemark
4
20
20

P Mulrennan
3
25
12

S B Kirrane
3
21
14

Kaiya Fraser
2
11
18

Oliver Stammers
2
13
15

O McSweeney
1
5
20

For Jockeys in this race

Flat Trainer Stats for Newcastle

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Richard Fahey
211
1756
12

J Goldie
137
1213
11

I Jardine
82
996
8

Grant Tuer
53
524
10

Miss L A Perratt
43
411
10

Ed Walker
19
137
14

A Carroll
18
123
15

G A Harker
13
188
7

W Storey
13
307
4

Seb Spencer
7
128
5

Dylan Cunha
7
58
12

Fionn Mcsharry
2
30
7

For Trainers in this race

Flat Trainer Stats for Newcastle

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
P Mulrennan
215
1814
12

Billy Loughnane
52
299
17

Oliver Stammers
39
326
12

Kaiya Fraser
31
216
14

S B Kirrane
29
306
9

Kieran Shoemark
27
143
19

O McSweeney
20
171
12

Paula Muir
16
279
6

Warren Fentiman
14
151
9

Mohammed Tabti
9
67
13

Gianluca Sanna
7
68
10

Myla Coppins
4
11
36

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Newcastle

Horse
Wins
Runs
Starliner (IRE)
1
12
Maui Breeze (GB)
0
1
Jesmond Dawn (IRE)
1
9
Samra Star (IRE)
1
8
Renewable Dream (GB)
0
2
Second Fiddle (IRE)
4
5
Francesi (IRE)
1
3
The Cookstown Cafu (GB)
2
9
Powerful Response (IRE)
1
9
Merapi (GB)
0
1
Rainwater (GB)
0
5
Alpine Sierra (IRE)
1
19
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