16:23 | Newcastle | Saturday 27th June 2026

88 Expert View: Overcame early greenness, very promising effort 1 1/4l winner in a novice at Nottingham on debut; effective 5f, acts on good to soft; debut form looks modest but stiff track should suit.

Form Snapshot: Foaled 18 Apr. Half-brother to Miss Yechance, won three times at 5f. A winner at 11-2 at Nottingham over 5f (good to soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Shaniko by 1 1/4l.

2 (2)

Bacha (IRE)

b c ; Cotai Glory - Sun Sign

10/1 11

Warren Fentiman

R A Fahey

Star rating: 0

2 9-4 -

Form Snapshot: Foaled 28 Feb. Dam a lightly raced maiden.

3 (4)

Flashing Star 54

b g ; Rajasinghe - Candescence

6/1 7

D C Costello

M Walford

Star rating: 4

6 2 9-4 -

84 Expert View: Outpaced, showed minor promise beaten 4l in a maiden at Beverley on debut; off a short-break; well fancied on debut so should be capable of better but may need stiffer test.

Form Snapshot: Foaled 13 Mar. Dam won twice at 5f and 6f. Finished 4l behind Brandenburg when sixth of 9 at 6-4fav on his racecourse debut at Beverley over 5f (good to soft) last month.

4 (7)

Hell Of A Spin (IRE)

b c ; Naval Crown - Shamankiyna

9/1 10

Mikey Sheehy

A Keatley

Star rating: 2

2 9-4 -

75 Expert View: 7 Apr; 75,000 euros breeze-up purchase by Naval Crown; half-brother to Smokey Bear, very useful over 6f including at 2yo and won on debut; dam poor at 12f; trainer in form and can get them ready first time.

Form Snapshot: Foaled 7 Apr. Half-brother to Smokey Bear, won three times at 6f.

5 (5)

Papercut (IRE)

ch c ; Night Of Thunder - Chil Chil

3/1 4

P J McDonald

A M Balding

Star rating: 2

2 9-4 -

75 Expert View: Yard won this last year; 23 Jan; Night Of Thunder colt; dam high-class at 6f for these connections; top trainer; market should reveal more.

Form Snapshot: Foaled 23 Jan. Dam won four times at 6f including a Group 3 race.

6 (6)

Taj Mahal Palace

ch c ; Palace Pier - Stereophonic

12/1 13

Connor Beasley

B Ellison

Star rating: 1

2 9-4 -

62 Expert View: 10 Apr; £30,000 breeze-up purchase by Palace Pier; half-brother to Golden Rainbow, very useful at 6f; rivals set good standard; best watched.

Form Snapshot: Foaled 10 Apr. Half-brother to Knebworth, won five times at 5f and 6f.

7 (3)

Knock Three Times (IRE) 35

b f ; Supremacy - White Daffodil

10/3 4.33

Saffie Osborne

J A Osborne

Star rating: 5

22 2 8-13 73

91 Expert View: Ran to form just out-battled late when second beaten 5 1/2l in a maiden at Goodwood latest; effective 6f, acts on good; latest form franked at Group level, should find a race soon.

Form Snapshot: Foaled 12 Feb. Half-sister to Khaadem, won ten times at 5f and 6f including two Group 1 races. Placed in both starts. Beaten 6l by Dark Issue when second of 9 at 11-2 on her latest outing at Goodwood over 6f (good) last month.

2025: (8 ran) Sands Of Spain ( 8 ) , Age 2 , Wgt 9-9 , SP 15/8 - P J McDonald / A M Balding

Forecast: 11/4 Papercut , 10/3 Barnaby Rudge , 4/1 Knock Three Times , 6/1 Bacha , 7/1 Hell Of A Spin , 8/1 Flashing Star , 14/1 Taj Mahal Palace

Last Updated: 26 Jun 2026 15:05:58

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Verdict
Expert View Verdict

Verdict

Barnaby Rudge made his way through the field to score in ready fashion on his introduction at Nottingham and is likely to have his supporters, but KNOCK THREE TIMES might just get the better of him. Jamie Osborne's filly has shown ability so far, taking the silver medal home on both appearances, and she could take a step forward to go one better. Any market support behind newcomer Papercut would be interesting.

Top Tip: Knock Three Times (7)
Watch out for: Barnaby Rudge (1)

KNOCK THREE TIMES has shaped with promise on both starts so far despite showing signs of greenness. Her form has been franked at Group level at Royal Ascot and so she should be able to take this contest. Barnaby Rudge didn't beat much when making a winning debut but should appreciate this stiff track and looks the big danger under a penalty. Flashing Star was well fancied on debut so could leave that form behind and a play a part here.

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Previous Winners

Year	Going	Ran	Winner	Draw	Age	Weight	OR	Form	Last run	Trainer (Distance)	Jockey	SP	Time
2025	Standard	8	Sands Of Spain	8	2	9 9	-	81	29 days	A M Balding (303 miles)	P J McDonald	15/ 8	1:01.04
2024	Standard	9	Against The Wind	1	2	9 4	-	60	23 days	K A Ryan (119 miles)	Tom Eaves	17/ 2	0:59.59
2023	Standard	7	Markakol	7	2	9 7	-	6	15 days	R Varian (241 miles)	Andrea Atzeni	6/ 4	1:02.00
2022	Standard	6	Clearpoint	2	2	9 10	-	1	26 days	R A Fahey (90 miles)	Oisin Orr	8/ 13	1:02.69
2021	Standard	8	Catch Cunningham	2	2	9 2	-	63	16 days	K A Ryan (119 miles)	Tom Eaves	9/ 1	1:01.24

Race Favourite Stats

Year	Favourite Finish Position	Winner Market Position
2025	1	1
2024	3	4
2023	1	1
2022	1	1
2021	5	4

Race Record

Distance	Record Time
5f	0:57.15