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Newcastle 16:10

Race 2 Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Novice Stakes (7f 14y)

17th Nov 25

WinnerMy Love Is KingSP 1.67
Horse
My Love Is King
Jockey
Luke Catton
Trainer
J & T Gosden
Kicking off the 16:10 at Newcastle in the 'Race 2 Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Novice Stakes', covering a distance of 7f 14y on a Standard (AW - Tapeta) track, we have a snazzy colt named My Love Is King. Trained by the remarkable duo J & T Gosden and ridden by Luke Catton, this 2-year-old is stepping onto the course with short odds of 1.73, signaling high expectations. While this newbie has no recorded races under his belt, the training duo boasts an impressive strike rate of 24% over the last 180 days, and even better, a 50% win rate on this very course over the last 30 days. Though Luke himself hasn't had remarkable success recently, combined with the Gosdens, they managed a solid performance on this course in the past. Next up, let’s talk about Ilraawi, another colt in the race saddled up by Aidan Keeley and trained by R Varian. Coming in with promising odds of 2.25, Ilraawi is another strong contender. Like his competitor, he comes without any race history, but Varian’s recent form, showing a 17.5% win rate over the last 180 days and a course win rate of 16%, gives plenty of optimism for his potential. With Keeley yet to make a spectacular mark in the jockey standings, the spotlight remains firmly on his horse and the training backing him. Arc La Shari, ridden by Jonny Peate and trained by I Furtado, is also on the gate with significantly longer odds at 17. Although also a novice without racing stripes, the horse's surrounding team stats don’t scream top contender, with a modest trainer win rate of 8% over the last 180 days. However, the odds might be tempting for those looking for a higher risk-reward punt. To wrap it up, My Love Is King, under the skilled stewardship of J & T Gosden and young Luke Catton, holds the edge with the lowest odds and the strongest team-stats combo. This colt not only has the lineage but the team backing to hopefully make a winning debut. If you're placing your bets, he's a standout choice - may the odds be ever in your favor, and remember, always gamble responsibly!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:16 am on 17th November 2025

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Course & Distance SR 21.16% (from last 189 races)

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