TimeWise Chronicles

Newmarket; Analysis of the Timewise Top two rated+The Spotlight Verdict+Race Stats.

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This response provides the requested analysis for the Newmarket races in chronological order, drawing exclusively on the information available in the provided sources.

Newmarket Races Analysis (October 31st, 2025)

1. 12.40 Newmarket Challenge Whip Handicap (GBBPlus Race) (Class 3)

1m 2f

RankHorseTimeWise Master Top Two
1Opera Wave
2Lord Normandy

Recent Form and Comments

  • Opera Wave: This lightly raced 3yo ran close on the other course here over 1m 2f. In her latest start, she got off the mark by a nose at Southwell (1m 3f, AW), coming from last of seven. These two runs represent her only efforts in handicaps, and also her only two runs wearing a hood. She may be capable of further progress.
  • Lord Normandy: This lightly raced 4yo won a novice event in 2023. He ran a creditable second in a 9.4f handicap last December but has been absent since a lesser show in January (276 days ago). This race marks his turf debut.

Spotlight Verdict

Settling OPERA WAVE in such a small field could be problematic, but Jamie Spencer brought her from last of seven to win a steadily run race last time out and today’s two rivals have done very little this year. Lord Normandy makes his turf debut but has won a race on AW, so he seemingly has a much better chance than Madeleine Moonshot.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: 3yo 5-7-33, 4yo+ 5-9-63.
  • Fate of Favourites: 5110330331.
  • Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Not available in the source material.

Assessment of the Top Two

  • Opera Wave (Master RPR 70):
    • Strengths: Recently won off the pace on AW, lightly raced with potential for further improvement, showed competence over 1m 2f previously.
    • Weaknesses: Settling could be an issue in a small field, turf debut anticipated soon.
    • Suitability: Faces very limited opposition. She has a good chance.
  • Lord Normandy (OR 70):
    • Strengths: Has winning form and showed creditable ability in a handicap last year.
    • Weaknesses: Returning from a significant absence (276 days), making his turf debut.
    • Suitability: Expected to fare better than the third rival, Madeleine Moonshot.

2. 1.10 German G1 Racecourses Thank World Pool British EBF Novice Stakes (Class 4)

7f

RankHorseTimeWise Master Top Two
1Moving Shadow
2Yazin

Recent Form and Comments

  • Moving Shadow: This horse was the favourite for a newcomers race at Leicester (7f, good to soft) last month and won it by half a length, maintaining a prominent position throughout. He looks sure to improve. He runs carrying a 7lb penalty.
  • Yazin: He finished third at Kempton (7f, AW) and then was a comfortable winner of a six-runner novice at Redcar (7f, good to soft) 19 days later, consistently prominent. He is promising. He runs carrying a 7lb penalty.

Spotlight Verdict

September winners Moving Shadow and Yazin (second choice) look promising but have 7lb penalties. Preference is therefore for PRINCLING who came within an inch of making a winning debut at Kempton. There is also a stack of newcomers who need a close look, headed perhaps by Richie’s Rocket and King’s Cavalry.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: 2yo colts & geldings.
  • Fate of Favourites: Not available in the source material.
  • Trainer Records (w-pl-r): John & Thady Gosden 1-0-1, Ralph Beckett 0-1-2.

Assessment of the Top Two

  • Moving Shadow (Master RPR 92):
    • Strengths: Recent winning form at 7f, expected to improve.
    • Weaknesses: Carries a considerable 7lb penalty.
    • Suitability: Promising, but the penalty makes the task difficult in a strong race including newcomers from leading yards.
  • Yazin (Master RPR 91):
    • Strengths: Confident winner last time out, good run style (always prominent).
    • Weaknesses: Carries a 7lb penalty.
    • Suitability: Considered promising, but disadvantaged by the weight penalty.

3. 1.40 156 Grosser Preis Von Baden Handicap (Class 4)

5f

RankHorseTimeWise Master Top Two
1Hk Fourteen
2Roach Power

Recent Form and Comments

  • Hk Fourteen: This horse has had a superb 12 months, winning six times. He fairly powered home at Bath (5f, good to firm) last month, acting well on all ground. Despite being raised a further 7lb, there is no clear indication that his progress will stop.
  • Roach Power: He has been in fine form since returning to 5f this summer, securing four wins. He completed a quick double recently at Ffos Las and Ascot (on heavy/soft ground, following earlier wins on good). His latest York race did not suit him due to a big penalty, but he remains of interest.

Spotlight Verdict

Top of the list is HK FOURTEEN (nap) who looked better the further he went at Bath recently and a 7lb higher mark may not be enough to check his progress. The 2023 winner Parisiac couldn’t hang on against Vince L’Amour (who has run moderately since) at Musselburgh but he may be next best with Jamie Spencer up for the first time. Roach Power, Gold Star Hero and Al Hussar also have claims.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: 3yo 1-0-10, 4yo+ 1-4-14.
  • Fate of Favourites: 41.
  • Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Jessica Macey 0-1-1.

Assessment of the Top Two

  • Hk Fourteen (Master RPR 89):
    • Strengths: Highly progressive (six wins), decisive winner last time, ground versatile, confidently tipped as the NAP.
    • Weaknesses: Raced off a 7lb higher mark.
    • Suitability: Strong chance to continue winning despite the rise in the weights.
  • Roach Power (Master RPR 90):
    • Strengths: Excellent record at 5f this summer, versatile regarding ground conditions.
    • Weaknesses: Recent run under a big penalty was unsuccessful.
    • Suitability: Remains of interest and holds claims in this race.

4. 2.12 Irish Stallion Farms EBF ‘Bosra Sham’ Fillies’ Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1)

6f

RankHorseTimeWise Master Top Two
1Spicy Marg
2Thaluna

Recent Form and Comments

  • Spicy Marg: She won her debut at this track (5f, good to firm) in May and was successful in a conditions event at Glorious Goodwood. She struggled in the Nunthorpe in August but returned to form with an eyecatching fourth in a Group 3 here (5f, good) three weeks ago. She was strong at the finish in that race.
  • Thaluna: She started promisingly with a runner-up finish at Ascot (6f, soft) last month, and then landed the odds comfortably at York (6f, good) three weeks ago. She is bred to be smart and represents an in-form yard.

Spotlight Verdict

Top of the list is SPICY MARG who really kicked on again with her staying-on fourth in a Group 3 here three weeks ago. She sets the standard on that form and is a big player back up in trip. Golden Palace drops back in class after her creditable effort in the Cheveley Park and she’s feared most ahead of Splish Splash, who was impressive at Haydock 14 days ago. York winner Thaluna is an interesting contender for William Haggas, while the others on the shortlist are Eternal Solace and Rogue Attraction.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: 2yo fillies only.
  • Fate of Favourites: 5134012116.
  • Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Jonathan Portman 1-0-1, M D O’Callaghan 1-2-5, Philip McBride 1-1-2, Richard Fahey 1-1-3, David Simcock 0-1-3, James Tate 0-1-1, Michael Bell 0-1-2, Ollie Sangster 0-1-1, Stuart Williams 0-1-2.

Assessment of the Top Two

  • Spicy Marg (Master RPR 112):
    • Strengths: Sets the standard based on recent Group 3 performance, finishing strongly suggests suitability for the 6f trip, previous course winner.
    • Weaknesses: Found Group 1 company too tough.
    • Suitability: A big player on this drop in class back to a Listed race.
  • Thaluna (Master RPR 93):
    • Strengths: Recent York winner over 6f, strong pedigree, represents a powerful yard.
    • Weaknesses: Stepping up to Listed level is a tougher assignment.
    • Suitability: An interesting contender who needs close consideration.

5. 2.47 Westminster-136 Grosser Preis Von Berlin Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Class 4)

6f

RankHorseTimeWise Master Top Two
1Castle Rock
2Hallo Spaceboy

Recent Form and Comments

  • Castle Rock: This horse justified 4-9 favouritism in a five-runner maiden here (7f, good) four weeks ago, building on a previous fourth at Newbury. He has a speedy pedigree that bolsters hopes he can adapt to 6f. However, he carries a 7lb penalty and utilizes a 7lb claimer.
  • Hallo Spaceboy: On his debut at York (6f, good) three weeks ago, he showed plenty of pace, travelling best for a long way before fading into third place. This debut effort was very promising and he has a solid form chance.

Spotlight Verdict

This looks between Hallo Spaceboy and Castle Rock, with his rival’s 7lb penalty probably handing the initiative to Ed Walker’s charge who showed striking promise before running out of steam on his debut at York. HALLO SPACEBOY.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: 2yo colts & geldings/fillies.
  • Fate of Favourites: Not available in the source material.
  • Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Not available in the source material.

Assessment of the Top Two

  • Castle Rock (Master RPR 84):
    • Strengths: Recent winner, making virtually all over 7f, speedy pedigree.
    • Weaknesses: Carries a 7lb penalty, dropping in trip from 7f to 6f.
    • Suitability: The penalty is a major drawback, which may hand the advantage to his main rival.
  • Hallo Spaceboy (Master RPR 84):
    • Strengths: Very promising debut over 6f, showed striking pace, runs unpenalised, favoured by the Spotlight Verdict.
    • Weaknesses: Faded slightly late on debut.
    • Suitability: Holds the initiative against the penalized favourite.

6. 3.22 Munich’s Grosser Dallmayr-Preis Handicap (Class 5)

1m

RankHorseTimeWise Master Top Two
1Kokanee
2Mckenna

Recent Form and Comments

  • Kokanee: He won over 1m 2f at Beverley in April. Although his form has not improved since then, he ran a close fourth of 12 when dropped back to 1m at Pontefract (soft) last time. He holds major each-way hopes.
  • McKenna: He won twice over 7f on AW in January and May. He is making his turf debut here and returning to 1m (for the first time since his second start), adding uncertainty to his prospects. He runs off a 173-day absence.

Spotlight Verdict

This looks very tricky but KOKANEE looks as if he will be seriously involved following his close fourth at Pontefract. Repertoire returning from a layoff is another angle and he is second on the list, ahead of Post Rider and Thats My Boy Luke.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: 3yo 3-8-53, 4yo+ 7-15-86.
  • Fate of Favourites: 6015221006.
  • Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Ed Dunlop 0-1-1, Tim Easterby 0-2-6.

Assessment of the Top Two

  • Kokanee (Master RPR 81):
    • Strengths: Close fourth last time over 1m on soft ground, holds major each-way hopes, predicted to be seriously involved.
    • Weaknesses: Form has plateaued since his early season win.
    • Suitability: Looks a strong contender, suited by the recent form line.
  • McKenna (OR 75):
    • Strengths: Two AW wins over 7f earlier this year.
    • Weaknesses: Turf debut, debut for a new stable, uncertain about handling 1m trip again, returning from a significant layoff.
    • Suitability: Too many unknowns to be confident, needs to prove himself under new conditions.

7. 3.57 German G1 Racecourses Thank World Pool Handicap (Class 5)

1m 1f

RankHorseTimeWise Master Top Two
1Mcted
2Wondrous Light

Recent Form and Comments

  • Mc’Ted: Ridden by Alice Bond, he is 3-3 for Martin Dunne this month, winning races over 9.4f, 1m 2f, and 8.6f on AW and turf using varied tactics. His latest run was career-best form. He runs here with a 4lb penalty and six days off, and is due to be raised 6lb after this race.
  • Wondrous Light: Scored on his handicap debut at Lingfield (11.5f, good to soft) in June. He ran well when fourth over C&D in September (cheekpieces worn) but performed slightly worse at Kempton most recently. He runs today without headgear.

Spotlight Verdict

The suggestion is MC’TED, who has won three races in a row this month and finished well on top each time. He’s unbeaten for Martin Dunne and is due to be raised 6lb after this. Huggable and Hibernate might be the best options for win purposes, in that order.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: 3yo 0-1-4, 4yo+ 1-1-10.
  • Fate of Favourites: Not available in the source material.
  • Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Not available in the source material.

Assessment of the Top Two

  • Mc’Ted (Master RPR 72):
    • Strengths: Unbeaten (3-3) for his current trainer, runs off a career-best effort, is running ahead of a 6lb rise.
    • Weaknesses: Quick turnaround (6 days) and carries a 4lb penalty.
    • Suitability: The strongest option for the win due to his current progressive form.
  • Wondrous Light (Master RPR 75):
    • Strengths: Good form earlier this season (won handicap debut), ran well over C&D previously.
    • Weaknesses: Recent Kempton run was not as good, running without cheekpieces.
    • Suitability: Needs a second look, but needs to bounce back from his latest effort.

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