August 25 / 15.10 Carlisle

15.10

Good

Watch Racing TV Now EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5399.46
  • 0m 5f 182y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Watch Racing TV Now EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 2

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
11-1, made a highly promising start when second to subsequent Lowther winner Swingalong in Ripon novice (6f, good) 24 days ago, finishing really well having run green; this Dark Angel filly looks capable of a fair bit better and is the one to beat.
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6

(6)

17th Apr 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Barefoot Angel

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Won Group 3 over 6f as 2yo; ran only twice in 2023, down the field in the Nell Gwyn at this meeting and, following wind surgery, she faded on her 6f handicap debut at York in July; plenty to prove after layoff.

40/1

6

(6)

17th Apr 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Barefoot Angel

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Won Group 3 over 6f as 2yo; ran only twice in 2023, down the field in the Nell Gwyn at this meeting and, following wind surgery, she faded on her 6f handicap debut at York in July; plenty to prove after layoff.

40/1

7th

10

(6)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Barefoot Angel

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Down the field in Group 3 Nell Gwyn (7f, good to soft) in April on sole run this season but she's had a wind op since and was a very talented 2yo last year, the highlight a Group 3 win at Ayr (6f, good); also effective on good to soft; if back on song she could be a contender on handicap debut.

8/1

OUR TIP
2nd
6 (3)

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 34

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has made the frame on both his starts, fitted with a tongue-strap when fourth at Hamilton (6f) on latter occasion 71 days ago; more is required after his break, however.
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No Results Found

14/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form:

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
20-1, always behind when 15th of 18 in maiden at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) on his debut 30 days ago; he needs to take a big step forward.
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2nd

4

(9)

24th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:00 Redcar

Atomic Impact

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: K R Burke

prominent, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and went second over 1f out, kept on but no match for winner

9/2

6

(3)

22nd Oct 2022

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

13:55 Doncaster

Atomic Impact

8st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

All starts at 6f; contested a useful race at Goodwood on debut and then finished third at Carlisle, not far behind subsequent Group 3 winner Barefoot Angel; backward step at Haydock last time but no shock were he to resume his progress now handicapping up in trip

9/1

6th

3

(7)

23rd Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Haydock

Atomic Impact

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

midfield, pushed along halfway, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced, made no impression

4/1

20/1

Form: 6

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
100-1, hinted at promise on his first start when sixth of eight in novice at Haydock (6f, good to soft) in June; has since been gelded and he's no forlorn hope after his break.
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10th

7

(11)

9th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Pontefract

Derwent Boy

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Julie Camacho

0-6 but has shown promise and was just held by Havana Pursuit over C&D (good to soft; first-time visor) latest; 1lb better off with that opponent for a neck and has the scope to do better; player.

9/2

2nd

6

(4)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Pontefract

Derwent Boy

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

led, increased tempo over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed final strides

6/1

4th

5

(4)

21st Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

15:30 Hamilton

Derwent Boy

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Improving steadily and he returned from nearly eight months off with a good fourth of eight in 6f Newcastle handicap last month; that form has worked out well so he must enter calculations.

5/1

Form: 48

Last run: 109 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Made a promising start when fourth at Thirsk only to trail in last of eight in 5f Hamilton maiden in May; has since been gelded and it would come as no surprise to see him take a big step forward after his layoff.
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5th

5

(1)

3rd Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

13:50 Lingfield (AW)

Pride Of Yorkshire

9st 5lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Kevin Ryan

Raced over sprint trips thus far, finishing last of eight on his handicap debut at Newcastle 17 days ago (5f); stepping up to 7f not sure to suit.

10/1

8th

3

(8)

14th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pride Of Yorkshire

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Speedy sort who can lead and is best at 5f; weakened on return from a break (5f; first-time cheekpieces, retained) but should come on for the run and no surprise to see him go well in his first handicap.

7/1

3rd

3

(5)

16th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pride Of Yorkshire

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

On the go early last season and wasn't seen again after August (gelded in early summer); will need to improve for the switch to AW in first-time headgear and it will be interesting to see how he goes in the market for a yard that's made a bright start to the year.

13/2

Form: 44

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Time Test colt who has hinted at promise when fourth over 7f in Beverley novice and Newcastle maiden this summer; he may do better still so can't be ruled out.
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2nd

11

(6)

12th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:30 Ayr

Tremendous Times

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

0-10 but ran pretty well from the front to finish fourth when dropped back in trip over C&D (soft) last week; could make another bold bid.

9/1

4th

6

(6)

3rd Oct 2023

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:57 Ayr

Tremendous Times

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

led, edged right and headed over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

10/1

10th

8

(3)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Ayr

Tremendous Times

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Dods

Eight-race maiden; suggested his turn might be near when second under very positive ride at Carlisle (1m1f, good to soft) in July but two lesser efforts have followed, the latter after he raced too freely in first-time cheekpieces (now removed); has a point to prove.

14/1

25/1

Form: U56

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Only modest form shown thus far in his two completed starts, coming in sixth of 11 in 6f Pontefract maiden 22 days ago; more is required here.
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No Results Found

7/2

Form: 4

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
4-1, very green when encouraging debut fourth of six in Newmarket maiden (7f, good to firm) 19 days ago; this Showcasing filly is bred to be useful so seems sure to take a sizeable step forward now.
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7th

2

(8)

6th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:30 Lingfield (AW)

River Naver

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Archie Watson

in rear

12/1

13th

2

(4)

23rd May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

14:53 Brighton

River Naver

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Archie Watson

in touch with leaders

6/1

3rd

2

(4)

2nd May 2023

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:10 Nottingham

River Naver

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Minor form for William Haggas as 2yo and she couldn't pick up on handicap debut for new yard at Bath 11 days ago (about 5f, soft; first-time cheekpieces, retained); at least she should come on for the run and the extra distance is likely to suit.

6/1

Form:

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
33-1, green when last of 11 in novice at Ripon (6f, good) on her debut 24 days ago; she can build on that initial effort.
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10th

10

(1)

11th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Truly Charming

8st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold, in touch with leaders on far side of group, ridden over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

16/1

7th

5

(10)

21st Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Truly Charming

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

in touch with leaders, ridden from over 2f out, soon outpaced, no chance but rallied and kept on inside final furlong

10/1

5th

8

(5)

27th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:44 Ayr

Truly Charming

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

pressed leader, ridden and weakened from 2f out

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
5,500euros yearling; half-brother to Italian 6f winner Lethal Effusive; dam, 5f turf 2yo/6f AW winner (RPR 82), is half-sister to 5f-6f winner Hollander out of 7f winning sister to 7f Group 3 winner Infallible (dam of 1m Group 1 winner Veracious); already gelded and the market can prove a good guide for this newcomer.
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8th

6

(9)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:52 Catterick

Fortunate Star

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

C&D winner who also finished third in this last year; has been in good nick since the visor went on, winning a classified at Southwell and Newcastle (February/March) and placed in three handicaps (also 5f, AW) subsequently; can take a grip so today's likely good pace will suit and he gets on well with Conor Whiteley; player.

9/2

3rd

1

(9)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Fortunate Star

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Won classified events over C&D in February and at Newcastle in March; placed in handicap company on both starts since, latest when a close third of 13 here 13 days; good claims once again.

7/2

3rd

3

(2)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Fortunate Star

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Won classified events over C&D and at Newcastle (penalised) before being brushed aside by Little Mi Mi at Newcastle three weeks ago; a 5lb turnaround in the weights should see things finish closer today.

9/2

Form: 87

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-related Ulysses colt who stepped up on his debut when seventh of nine in 7f Goodwood maiden 26 days ago, leading long way; he's likely to progress again and needs considering.
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8th

3

(8)

14th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Trojan Legend

9st 9lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Charlie Johnston

Well held in three starts on turf last summer and, after having been gelded, has fared little better in two AW handicaps since returning in January (sent off favourite on the first occasion); presumably thought capable of better, but makes limited appeal for now.

7/1

8th

6

(5)

21st Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Trojan Legend

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Didn't beat many home in three turf runs last summer; gelded afterwards and he returned to action at Kempton last month when sent off favourite for a 1m handicap, only to drop away tamely in the closing stages; dropped 3lb for his troubles and now fitted with blinkers; clearly thought capable of better.

4/1

9th

3

(1)

19th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Trojan Legend

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Well-related Ulysses colt who was comfortably held in his three qualifying runs over 6f/7f last summer but no surprise were he to prove a different proposition now handicapping after a break (has been gelded).

4/1

Form: 07

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has offered little in maidens at Pontefract and over C&D this summer; others are much preferred.
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4th

7

(4)

27th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Little Red Dancer

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Alan Brown

prominent

7/1

5th

7

(6)

22nd Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Little Red Dancer

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

Just one win from 22 starts but she's had a couple of near-misses at Chelmsford (7f) this winter and was a respectable fourth from a tough draw at Southwell last time; still looks on a workable mark and she has possibilities.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £18.10
Straight Forecast £21.92
Trifecta £88.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Barefoot Angel

POSTDATA:

River Naver

Daily Express:

Reward Smile

NEWMARKET:

River Naver

Daily Mail:

River Naver

The Star:

River Naver

RP Ratings:

Barefoot Angel

The Times:

Barefoot Angel

Telegraph:

Barefoot Angel

The Guardian:

Barefoot Angel

Daily Mirror:

Barefoot Angel

The Sun:

Barefoot Angel

Daily Record:

Barefoot Angel