Newcastle Race 6

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Prize Money: $19,926

BE THE STANDARD (1) opened his account in style landing a 1600m maiden at Thirsk last time by 0.8L. Lightly raced with further improvement to come and rates a leading contender. SOVEREIGN VIEW (3) ran a creditable race from the front when 5.5L third tackling 1400m at Newbury on latest outing and rates a major threat in this slightly easier contest. LIKENESS (4) was below her best at Wolverhampton last start finishing sixth. Freshened since and is capable of a better showing on prior form. CHAMPION ISLAND (2) wasn't disgraced in a competitive York handicap last time and can be given another chance.

Distance: 1614m
Track: Synthetic
Weather: Windy with showers
Surface: Synthetic
Class: HCP NSY, C4

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Be The Standard (1) 321
Trainer: H Palmer(Malpas, Cheshire)
Jockey: J Fanning
Weight: 62kg
Prize Money: $15,161
Win / Place: 33% / 100%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: GALIWAY (GB)

Dam: AFRICA (FR)

Dam's Sire: Dabirsim

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1408m - 1609m

Comments

Recent form sound. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 0.8 len at Thirsk August 29 over 1600m defeating Accidental Bid carrying 59kg at $2.60. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 7 at Newbury on August 15 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Bow Echo with 60.5kg at $7. Likely to feature.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 11	29/8/25	Thirsk	1609m	NOV 2	5	Jason Hart	59kg	Good	1:39.43	58.3 km/h	0.8L	1-3	$2.63f	14	$12,700	$6,974	1. Be The Standard 2. Accidental Bid 3. Magical Merlot
2nd of 7	15/8/25	Newbury	1609m	MDN 2	7	Hollie Doyle	60.5kg	Good	1:37.85	59.2 km/h	4.5L	1-1	$7.00	27	$22,140	$5,613	1. Bow Echo 2. Be The Standard 3. Lost Boys
3rd of 7	19/7/25	Haydock Park	1408m	MDN 2	2	Harry Davies	60.5kg	Good	1:29.23	56.8 km/h	1.5L	2-4	$2.88f	-	$19,960	$2,574	1. Birgham Dub 2. Haaderr 3. Be The Standard

Champion Island (5) 541230
Trainer: Charlie Johnston(Middleham Moor, N Yorks)
Jockey: A Mullen
Weight: 59.5kg
Prize Money: $33,620
Win / Place: 16% / 50%

2 yo Chestnut Colt

Sire: STARSPANGLEDBANNER (AUS)

Dam: GREENISLAND (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Fasliyev

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1005m - 1409m

Gear Changes

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Comments

Comes here off a 44-day let-up. Last start second last of 18 at York on August 21 over 1400m, 12 len behind Stellar Sunrise carrying 56kg at $21. Before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Goodwood on July 31 over 1400m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Sir Albert carrying 55.5kg at $17. Better than that and can sneak into the finish.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
17th of 18	21/8/25	York	1408m	HCP NSY 2	13	William Buick	56kg	Good Firm	1:25.33	59.4 km/h	12.8L	1-18	$21	21	$184,500	-	1. Stellar Sunrise 2. Command The Stars 3. Special Dividend
3rd of 11	31/7/25	Goodwood	1408m	HCP NSY 2	2	William Buick	55.5kg	Heavy	1:30.33	56.1 km/h	1.5L	5-4	$17	20	$108,900	$13,384	1. Sir Albert 2. Spinning Lizzie 3. Champion Island
2nd of 5	11/7/25	Chester	1409m	HCP NSY 2	1	Jason Hart	60kg	Good	1:27.30	58.1 km/h	1.5L	1-1	$2.63f	29	$27,680	$6,690	1. Sir Albert 2. Champion Island 3. Steel Drum
1st of 3	12/6/25	Chelmsford City	1408m	OPEN NOV 2	1	Jason Hart	60.5kg	Neutral	1:26.35	58.7 km/h	3.0L	1-1	$1.44f	12	$15,430	$7,970	1. Champion Island 2. Parole Officer 3. Monk's Hill
4th of 11	31/5/25	York	1207m	OPEN NOV 2	2	Jason Hart	59.5kg	Good	1:10.95	61.2 km/h	4.3L	1-2	$21	31	$45,370	$5,576	1. Tadej 2. Do Or Do Not 3. Anashhad
31 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 7	30/4/25	Pontefract	1005m	MDN 2	5	Andrew Mullen	60.5kg	Good	1:03.94	56.6 km/h	6.5L	6-5	$15	-	$16,340	-	1. Argentine Tango 2. Star Material 3. Solar Cooper

Sovereign View (3) 4423
Trainer: J Tate(Newmarket, Suffolk)
Jockey: P J Mcdonald
Weight: 59.5kg
Prize Money: $10,843
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

2 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: MOHAATHER (GB)

Dam: VELVET VISION (GB)

Dam's Sire: Nathaniel

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1422m

Comments

Most recently 3rd of 10 at Newbury on September 19 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Senorita Vega with 58kg at $9. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Chelmsford on August 28 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Archer Royal with 60.5kg at $2.90. Perfectly placed to get off the mark.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 10	19/9/25	Newbury	1408m	HCP NSY 2	5	Neil Callan	58kg	Good Soft	1:27.81	57.7 km/h	5.5L	1-2	$9.00	22	$26,420	$2,943	1. Senorita Vega 2. Shaman Champion 3. Sovereign View
2nd of 9	28/8/25	Chelmsford City	1408m	NOV 2	2	Neil Callan	60.5kg	Neutral	1:24.85	59.7 km/h	1.0L	3-4	$2.88f	31	$18,150	$4,531	1. Archer Royal 2. Sovereign View 3. Warning Symbol
31 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 8	28/7/25	Southwell	1422m	NOV 2	7	Neil Callan	60.5kg	Neutral	1:29.22	57.4 km/h	5.3L	5-4	$13	33	$12,550	$795	1. May Angel 2. Tierra Del Toro 3. Key Of Magic
33 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 10	25/6/25	Kempton Park	1207m	OPEN MDN 2	1	Neil Callan	60.5kg	NS	1:15.13	57.8 km/h	3.3L	3-3	$29	-	$19,960	$2,574	1. Cape Orator 2. Mr Writer 3. Ghost Mode

Likeness (2) 336
Trainer: George Boughey(Newmarket, Suffolk)
Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 59kg
Prize Money: $5,382
Win / Place: 0% / 66%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: BLUE POINT (IRE)

Dam: TAYYBAH (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Kingman

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1408m

Comments

Returns from a 32-day let-up. Most recently got back early 6th of 9 at Wolverhampton on September 2 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Ghaadah with 58kg at $2.80. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Newbury on August 15 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Slay Queen carrying 58kg at $3.80. Well-placed and is among the chances.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 9	2/9/25	Wolverhampton	1408m	MDN F 2	5	Billy Loughnane	58kg	Neutral	1:28.81	57.1 km/h	3.5L	8-8	$2.75f	18	$13,820	-	1. Ghaadah 2. Sydney Rock 3. Callahan
3rd of 9	15/8/25	Newbury	1207m	NOV F 2	9	Billy Loughnane	58kg	Good	1:12.09	60.3 km/h	1.5L	5-3	$3.75	37	$22,140	$2,808	1. Slay Queen 2. Rouane 3. Likeness
37 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 10	9/7/25	Kempton Park	1207m	NOV F 2	1	James Doyle	58kg	NS	1:13.92	58.8 km/h	1.3L	10-6	$3.00f	-	$20,300	$2,574	1. Dandana 2. Inside Story 3. Likeness

Dryburgh (4) 463
Trainer: Jane Chapple-Hyam(Dalham, Suffolk)
Jockey: Alexandra Egan (a0)
Weight: 59kg
Prize Money: $11,154
Win / Place: 0% / 33%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: NEW BAY (GB)

Dam: JO JO AIR (USA)

Dam's Sire: Scat Daddy

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1524m

Comments

Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Chester on August 30 over 1530m, 5.5 len behind Lion Of Alba with 59kg at $10. The race before that 6th of 8 at Ffos Las on August 5 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Oceans Four carrying 60.5kg at $7. Not far away last time but must improve further.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 7	30/8/25	Chester	1524m	NOV 2	5	Marco Ghiani	59kg	Good Firm	1:31.44	60.0 km/h	5.5L	3-2	$10	25	$73,800	$8,923	1. Lion Of Alba 2. Laazm 3. Dryburgh
6th of 8	5/8/25	Ffos Las	1508m	MDN 2	6	David Egan	60.5kg	Good	1:32.68	58.6 km/h	3.3L	5-7	$7.00	40	$17,420	-	1. Oceans Four 2. Conjecture 3. Titanck
40 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 6	26/6/25	Newmarket Uk	1207m	OPEN NOV 2	5	Billy Loughnane	60.5kg	Good Firm	1:13.74	58.9 km/h	10.8L	4-5	$3.75	-	$18,150	$2,231	1. Beckford's Folly 2. Rydale Frosty 3. Romeo Montague

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