August 25 / 14.35 Carlisle

14.35

Good

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

  • 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 I)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £1.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
170,000euros yearling who made a promising start when second of ten on 6f Newbury debut (good to firm) last month; open to improvement and the one to beat for top stable with a 27% strike-rate at this venue.
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2nd

8

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Alpha Capture

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Form for new yard this term comprises two placed efforts over 1m and a running-on sixth over 7f; useful over 6f early in career but isn't crying out for the return to this trip.

7/1

6th

12

(11)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:23 Thirsk

Alpha Capture

8st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Roger Fell

Smart 2yo for Wiliam Haggas; won a Killarney handicap in July 2024 when trained by Willie Mullins; two good runs for new yard this spring, third at Newcastle and Pontefract (both 1m), and likely to be in the shake up.

6/1

3rd

1

(3)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

14:57 Pontefract

Alpha Capture

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Roger Fell

Listed winner for William Haggas and handicap scorer for Willie Mullins; close third at Newcastle (1m, AW) on stable/seasonal debut; possibilities off same mark back on turf.

4/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
This son of Starspangledbanner cost 120,000gns at the breeze-ups in the spring; stable has had two first-time-out 2yo winners this year, including the useful Oviedo, so a market move for this one would be interesting.
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10th

5

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:40 Ripon

James McHenry

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Course winner who was runner-up in the 2024 Cambridgeshire but has been lightly raced since; his keeping-on fifth of 12 over 1m1f at Musselburgh in April suggests most of that ability remains but he failed to build on it tackling 1m2f for the first time when fourth at Redcar (good to firm) four weeks ago; first-time cheekpieces worn at Redcar are retained.

13/2

4th

1

(8)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

16:30 Redcar

James McHenry

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Runner-up in the Cambridgeshire (1m1f) in September 2024 and he's raced just four times since; denied clear run when keeping on for fifth of 12 at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) recently and the return to 1m2f is worth a go; could have a part to play in first-time cheekpieces.

13/2

5th

4

(6)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

17:15 Musselburgh

James McHenry

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Three wins at about 1m and finished runner-up in the 2024 Cambridgeshire, but lightly raced since; not beaten far into fourth of ten at Kempton (1m, AW) last time, but still 5lb above his last winning mark and doesn't look solid back from another short break; stable also runs Noche Clasica.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 6 BF

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Caught wide when well-held sixth on 6f Goodwood debut (soft) in June; the fact she went off joint-favourite suggests she must have been showing up quite well at home and it'll be interesting to see if there's any market support again back from a break.
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5th

5

(5)

6th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Lady Manyara

9st 2lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: K R Burke

swerved left start, led

20/1

10th

8

(8)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Manyara

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: K R Burke

in touch with leaders

25/1

7th

8

(9)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Manyara

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

in rear

16/1

14/1

Form: 53

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Offered a bit more than on his debut when third of 15 at Thirsk (6f, good) eight weeks ago, although that form hasn't really worked out and he'll need more to trouble Alpha Capture.
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9th

4

(10)

13th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

18:00 Doncaster

Carvetii

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

0-7 but went close in handicap at Leicester (7f, soft) in April; well beaten at Newmarket (7f, good) three weeks later; worth a go at 1m but needs overall improvement.

12/1

7th

2

(12)

19th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Newmarket

Carvetii

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Declan Carroll

0-6 but should have races in him and his latest second of six at Leicester (7f, soft) represented further progress; drying ground shouldn't be an issue but he is creeping back up the weights.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
£70,000 breeze-up buy who is a half-brother to 5f 2yo winner Rapid Russo (RPR 76) and 7f AW winner Inclement Weather (69); market should guide to expectations for a yard that has had 2yo winners in these colours this season.
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2

(12)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Another Baar

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Three-time course winner, the latest when scoring comfortably over 5f last month; easy wins in successive days in early September (good to firm and heavy); now 24lb higher than when starting his winning spree and he will require another career best to overcome latest 11lb rise; certainly can't be ignored though.

100/30

74

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Another Baar

9st 1lb

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

4

(2)

2nd Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:58 Goodwood

Another Baar

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Made it 3-3 since the blinkers were added when comfortably accounting for his two rivals over Brighton's extended 5f yesterday (good to firm); carries a double penalty here but he's fine on slow ground and couldn't be in better form.

11/10

11/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Picked up for £40,000 this year and is a half-brother to five winners, including useful pair El Chapo (7f turf 2yo/UAE dirt; RPR 94) and Roscioli (1m2f AW; 93); dam 6f AW/7f turf winner (93); makes some paper appeal; betting should provide more clues.
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10th

4

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Arkenstaar

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

He was gaining his first win away from Hamilton when landing a C&D handicap last October off a 2lb lower mark; promising return to action at his beloved Hamilton 19 days ago; that should have blown away any cobwebs and he rates a strong contender for a yard who could be hitting top gear judged on recent results.

9/2

3rd

4

(2)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:53 Hamilton

Arkenstaar

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

One of his seven wins here came in this race two seasons ago; had the benefit of a run that year and record after this sort of break isn't overly encouraging; however, his course record is too good to ignore, he's on a competitive mark and goes on all ground.

7/2

1

(7)

14th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:14 Leicester

Arkenstaar

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Prevailed by a neck at Pontefract (1m, soft) last week, making it three wins from his last four starts and recording first success away from Hamilton; only 3lb higher even with another penalty; respected in current form.

4/1

11/1

Form: 49 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Promise when fourth on 6f Chester debut; failed to build on that when well-beaten favourite at Pontefract since but it's still early days.
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9th

9

(9)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

13:28 Bath

Storm Venture

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Thomas Faulkner

in touch with leaders, pushed along after 1f, lost position 2f out, weakened and lost touch inside final furlong

12/1

9th

9

(9)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

13:28 Bath

Storm Venture

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Thomas Faulkner

in touch with leaders, pushed along after 1f, lost position 2f out, weakened and lost touch inside final furlong

12/1

5

(4)

21st Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:37 Bath

Storm Venture

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Thomas Faulkner

Still a maiden after 17 starts but she's dropped a long way in the weights and was a clear second over C&D (heavy; blinkers added) 11 days ago; that was a bold bid and she looks interesting off same mark here.

11/4

Form: 4

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
10-1, remote last of four on 6f Hamilton debut only nine days ago; needs to have come on a lot in a short time.
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9th

2

30th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:50 Down Royal

Indication Rocket

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gary McGill

Modest on the Flat in Britain with Rebecca Menzies, sole win coming on Newcastle AW; runner-up final two starts in low-grade Pontefract handicaps before bought for 4,600gns at Tattersalls July Sales; ground should suit but likely best watched on hurdles debut.

50/1

2nd

3

(6)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Pontefract

Indication Rocket

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Rebecca Menzies

Sole win came off 5lb higher at Newcastle (1m, AW) last May; his first show this term was his second of eight at this track (1m2f) eight days ago, which has reignited some hopes.

4/1

2nd

8

(1)

23rd Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

14:30 Pontefract

Indication Rocket

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Rebecca Menzies

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

20/1

9th
4 (6)
Barrolo

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 65,000gns as a yearling and is a half-brother to three winners; another newcomer for whom the betting should be informative.
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3rd

1

(5)

24th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

17:10 Hamilton

Barrolo

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Unproven on softer than good; has form figures of 112113 in handicaps, the wins gained over 1m-1m2f on turf; ran well on AW last time; may not have stopped improving yet; major player, provided he stays this new trip.

15/8

3rd

10

(10)

8th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barrolo

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Made it 4-5 in handicaps on turf this season when seeing off five rivals over 1m2f at Newmarket three weeks ago; that was his first attempt over this trip and a 4lb rise is unlikely to prevent him making a bold bid if proving as effective on AW.

100/30

1st

7

(3)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Newmarket (July)

Barrolo

9st 3lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Grant Tuer

Has form figures of 1121, all at Class 6 level in Yorkshire/Scotland, since handicapping; won at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) most recently; now upped in grade and ventures south but may progress further.

9/2

Form: 86

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Showed ability in two outings last month but possibly more one for the nurseries after this.
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6th

8

(5)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Whatacracker

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Acts on this surface but his sole win came over 1m3f at Carlisle in 2023 and mostly campaigned at that trip and further since; major query back at 1m for first time in the best part of three years.

16/1

4

(12)

14th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Leicester

Whatacracker

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Only win was over 1m3f at Carlisle in July 2023 (good to soft); several decent placed efforts this season, and would have a chance on that form, but rather disappointing on last two starts.

20/1

10th

14

(14)

17th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

17:24 Beverley

Whatacracker

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Walford

Placed in four of his last six starts including a close call over C&D (soft) in July; on same mark here but he didn't fire at Ayr last time and that took his record to 1-21; tongue-tie worn last time is removed.

16/1

Form: 6

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
40-1, slowly away and always behind on 7f Ayr debut last month.
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9th

11

(3)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ayr

Penelopes Sister

8st 10lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Three C&D wins last year (various ground) and she's just 1lb above her last winning mark; soundly beaten over C&D a fortnight ago but she may have needed that reappearance outing and is not discounted.

16/1

7th

5

(4)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Penelopes Sister

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Gained all three of her 2025 wins over this C&D, the most recent on penultimate start; no certainty to make a successful reappearance, having never scored when fresh, but market support should be heeded.

5/1

Form: 92

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Sister to 6f Group 1 winner Shalaa; all the sharper with her debut behind her when collared only in the dying strides at Lingfield (5f, AW) 16 days ago; goes up in trip back on the grass; in good hands and likely has more to come.
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5th

5

(5)

26th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Lingfield

Tephi

9st 9lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: George Boughey

Regularly placed as a 2yo but she ended that campaign with two lacklustre efforts and was again well short of her best when sixth of seven at Windsor on her return to action this month; something to prove for now.

7/1

6th

7

(2)

2nd Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

15:30 Windsor

Tephi

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

Runner-up in five of her nine starts as a 2yo, showing her best form over 5f on fast ground; wore headgear for final four starts in 2022 and goes without today; good claims if at her best but vulnerable to an improver.

5/2

8th

5

(1)

15th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

14:03 Southwell (AW)

Tephi

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

disputed lead, lost position but pressed leaders from over 3f out

8/1

Non-runners

Tephi

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £6.40
Straight Forecast £4.54
Trifecta £25.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Alpha Capture

Daily Express:

Tephi

Daily Mail:

Storm Venture

RP Ratings:

Alpha Capture

POSTDATA:

Alpha Capture

NEWMARKET:

Alpha Capture

The Times:

Alpha Capture

Telegraph:

Alpha Capture

The Guardian:

Alpha Capture

Daily Mirror:

Alpha Capture

The Sun:

Alpha Capture

The Star:

Alpha Capture

Daily Record:

Alpha Capture