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18.15

Good

British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 62 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran below market expectations when beaten 15l on debut at Musselburgh (5f, good; 7-2) but he was caught out on the wing that day and improved when runner-up to Argentine Tango, who has since won the Hilary Needler, at Pontefract (5f, good) 35 days ago; solid claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(3)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:40 Chester

Star Material

9st 4lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Best form when winning a Ripon novice event (5f, good) and second in Ayr nursery (6f, soft); chance of emerging on top in this competitive handicap partly depends on the effects of first-time headgear.

16/1

9th

6

(13)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:07 Thirsk

Star Material

9st 4lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Of interest on his two best efforts last year, namely a 5f novice win and a good second in a nursery at the Ayr Gold Cup meeting; market useful back from a six-month break.

14/1

11th

8

(3)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:30 York

Star Material

9st 3lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Ripon novice winner (5f, good) who returned from a break to fill second on nursery debut at Ayr (6f, soft) last month; he has something to find and was no match for the winner last time, but that one followed up in a Listed race and this fellow could build on that latest run; each-way squeak.

14/1

6/4

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 3 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£52,000 yearling and £350,000 breeze-up purchase; dam 5f 2yo Listed winner (RPR 103); third of six when sent off a short price on debut at Bath (5f, firm; 4-9; wandered around) 12 days ago; should improve for that outing.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

20

(17)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Fortification

8st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Brian Ellison

Sprang a 40-1 C&D surprise last week on first start since leaving Archie Watson, finishing fast to lead late on; now 4lb higher but he hasn't had much racing and there may be better still to come.

13/2

1st

11

(9)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Fortification

8st 13lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Pretty consistent across her six starts for Archie Watson (including on turf), winning a 5f AW novice last November; however, improvement is needed on stable debut, having changed hands for 26,000gns last month.

20/1

4th

4

(2)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fortification

9st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Trainer won with four of his last eight runners but the switch from cheekpieces to first-time blinkers will need to help this C&D winner, who's finished held in two handicaps this year having been gelded.

5/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
$350,000 yearling; by No Nay Never; third foal; dam placed 1m2f-1m4f (RPR 79), half-sister to 6f/7f 2yo Group 1 winner Dabirsim, out of a half-sister to Italian 1m1f Group 3 winner Fathayer, is a granddaughter of Italian Oaks winner Bright Generation; the dams' side of the pedigree suggests he may want a bit further but watch the betting on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:10 Sandown

Major Neigh Sayer

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: George Scott

Won a 7f Newmarket maiden (good) in October but finished down the field having led in French heavy-ground Listed race next time; weakened when attempting 1m on his comeback in April but this first start at 5f since his 2yo debut is still something of a surprise; fascinating to see what he makes of it in an additional tongue-tie with Oisin Murphy steering.

4/1

10th

2

(2)

14th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Newmarket

Major Neigh Sayer

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: George Scott

Comfortably held in heavy-ground Listed event in France when last seen; won well at Newmarket (7f, good) the time before, taking record in domestic races to 321; possibly remains open to further progress.

8/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
44,000euros yearling; Sioux Nation colt; eighth foal; half-brother to winners Udododontu (7f/1m; RPR 107), Enzemble (1m-1m2f including AW/HK; 88) and What's She At (7f 2yo; 66); dam unplaced 6f-7.4f (RPR 33), half-sister to 6f/7f 2yo winner Witch Of Fife; betting may be informative on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

(2)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Zoiros

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Didn't see the trip out when fourth at Newcastle (7f, AW) in July but has been runner-up at Thirsk (6f, good) and Newcastle (6f, AW) in two starts being gelded; blinkers now go on and he sets the standard.

11/8

2nd

4

(2)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Zoiros

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Good effort when second over C&D (second start) in June; made a big move before not staying 7f here next time and was gelded before finishing a solid second of 16 at Thirsk (6f, good) last month; leading contender.

6/5

2nd

8

(12)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Thirsk

Zoiros

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Has shown promise all three starts, losing two places near the finish when fourth of ten at Newcastle (7f, AW; subsequently gelded) on latest; should be suited by today's drop back to 6f; remains open to improvement and commands plenty of respect.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 29

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a promising debut when second of ten at Thirsk (5f, good) but proved disappointing at Doncaster (5f, good to firm; raced freely) 18 days ago; needs to bounce back.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:18 Pontefract

Believeinmenow

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Nigel Tinkler

Nine-race maiden whose second-place finishes over 5f in April/May suggest there may be a contest of this nature in him; form dipped when returned to 6f last time.

5/1

7th

2

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

19:08 Doncaster

Believeinmenow

9st 10lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Consistent maiden who was always well positioned from a rail draw when going close off 3lb lower at Beverley 12 days ago; needs more on just his second go beyond 5f.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
125,000gns yearling; sixth foal; half-brother to four winners including White Lavender (5f/5.7f including Group 3; RPR 111) and Blinky (5f including 2yo/AW; RPR 87); dam unraced half-sister to HK 1m Group 1 winner Xtension; watch the market on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11

(7)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Thirsk

Enjoy The Night

8st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: John & Sean Quinn

Well held when down the field in three novice/maiden events, most recently when ninth of 11 at Pontefract (5f, good) in July; still early days but he needs a transformation with tongue-tie added on nursery debut.

12/1

2

(9)

27th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

13:55 Pontefract

Enjoy The Night

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Took a slight step forward last time but needs to do better still and gives the impression he'll be more interesting in nurseries shortly.

12/1

3

(1)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Carlisle

Enjoy The Night

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Colt by Ardad; over 9l sixth of eight in a Ripon novice (5f, good; 18-1) three weeks ago; significant improvement needed.

20/1

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
16,000euros yearling and £360,000 breeze-up purchase; eighth foal; Profitable colt who is a half-brother to winners World Title (7.4f/1m 2yo, RPR 89) and Big Dream (7f/1m AW; RPR 79); dam Italian 1m winner, half-sister to 6f-7.5f Group 1 winner Gordon Lord Byron; lots to like on paper for a yard that won this with subsequent Abbaye winner Platinum Queen in 2022 and again last year.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

16:00 Carlisle

Great Profit

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gary Harrison

Not solid on his sprint form last year for the Fahey yard and contests another novice race rather than switching to a low-grade handicap; sold for 2,600gns and gelded since last run.

33/1

4th

2

(2)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

17:55 Hamilton

Great Profit

9st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

Was only 100-30 for Ripon debut when not showing much but he travelled strongly and shaped better in a fair Redcar novice (also 5f; good to firm) in June; now hooded up in trip; looks the type to improve again.

5/1

6th

2

(5)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:43 Redcar

Great Profit

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

100-30 and green when beating only one in novice at Ripon (5f, good) on his debut 17 days ago; this son of Profitable fetched £360,000 at the breeze-ups and appeals as the sort to do a fair bit better.

5/1

66/1

Form:

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in the Brocklesby at Doncaster (5f, good to soft; 11-1) 67 days ago; refused to enter the stalls at Pontefract in April; needs to improve.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(2)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:20 Leicester

Monty Magoo

8st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Roger Fell

Showed the right attitude when winning at Southwell (7f, AW) off a 2lb lower mark early last month but then made it six poor efforts from six starts on turf at Beverley a fortnight later; that leaves him with it to prove.

12/1

6

(2)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

14:40 Beverley

Monty Magoo

8st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Roger Fell

Had stable companion Harswell River (2lb better off) just behind in fourth when winning a Southwell nursery on AW debut last time (well-beaten fifth in a C&D nursery previous start); up 2lb; a possible.

4/1

1st

7

(5)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Monty Magoo

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Roger Fell

No improvement for the switch to minor nurseries on his last two starts; hopes appear to rest on the new surface having a positive effect.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £9.00
Straight Forecast £12.27
Trifecta £46.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Great Profit

RP RATINGS:

Fortification

Telegraph:

Star Material

TOPSPEED:

Believeinmenow

NEWMARKET:

Zoiros

The Times:

Great Profit

D Express:

Great Profit

The Star:

Great Profit

The Guardian:

Fortification

Daily Mail:

Fortification

Daily Record:

Fortification

Daily Mirror:

Star Material

POSTDATA:

Believeinmenow