Many ‘maiden’ finals are won by hounds for whom greater things will always be beyond their reach. The 2023 BGBF British Bred Maiden Derby winner Fearsome Enigma does not fit into that category.

The John Marriott bred and trained November puppy went unbeaten into last night’s £6,000 Newcastle decider and ran from trap six. . .

That is five wins from six races for the son of Droopys Jet and Fearsome Diva who ran his qualifying trials in February before landing a Sheffield A5 on debut in 29.51.

Enigma now has five months before losing puppy status with the Jenningsbet Puppy Classic at Nottingham in August looking an obvious target.