The Verdict: Dubai Future Champions special
By Andy Stephens
Last Updated: Mon 12 Oct 2026
Angus McNae and Josh Kerr unpick some fabulous action at Newmarket
Enjoy our RaceiQ pace maps
DARKNESS FALLS
Win time: 1m 22.47s (-2.30s vs Par)
Time Index: 9.2 (Meeting average: 8.9)
Time Analysis: Fast
Break Speed 0-20mph: 2.35s (1st)
Final 2F: 22.74s
FSP: 103.63% (Par: 100.41%)
MUSICAL TIMES
2.57 Newmarket 09/10/26
Win time: 1m 35.07s (-2.54s vs Par)
Time Index: 8.9 (Meeting average: 7.9)
Time Analysis: Fast
Break Speed 0-20mph: 2.47s (4th)
Final 2F: 23.50s
FSP: 101.15% (Par: 98.78%)
DRUMBEAT
1.50 Newmarket 10/10/26
Win time: 2m 0.72s (-4.02s vs Par)
Time Index: 10 (Meeting average: 8.9)
Time Analysis: Fast
Break Speed 0-20mph 2.63s (3rd)
Final 3F: 35.79s
FSP: 101.20% (Par: 102.21%)
ROCK MONTREAL
2.25 Newmarket:
Win time: 1m 36.31s (-1.37s vs Par)
Time Index: 7.2 (Meeting average: 8.9)
Time Analysis: Fast
Break Speed 0-20mph: 2.57s (3rd)
Final 2F: 23.34s
FSP: 103.17% (Par: 98.78%)
NEVER SO BRAVE
2.25 Newmarket 09/10/26
Win time: 1m 22.85s (-1.42s vs Par)
Time Index: 7.9 (Meeting average: 7.9)
Time Analysis: Fast
Break Speed 0-20mph: 2.64s (6th)
Final 2F: 22.31s
FSP: 106.11% (Par: 100.41%)
HUMIDITY
1.15 Newmarket 10/10/26
Win time: 1m 48.12s (-2.87s vs Par)
Time Index: 8.8 (Meeting average: 8.9)
Time Analysis: Fast
Break Speed 0-20mph: 2.16s (1st)
Final 3F: 36.46s
FSP: 98.85%
Par FSP: 101.61%
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