July 12 / 13.45 Ascot

13.45

Good

Juddmonte British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands A/B/C/D) (EBF Restricted Qualifier) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 14 runners
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Juddmonte British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands A/B/C/D) (EBF Restricted Qualifier) (GBB)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £3.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
70,000gns yearling; fifth foal; half-brother to winners King Carney (1m Listed; RPR 103), Dusky Lord (5f/6f; 102) and Chateau (5f/6f; 98); dam placed 6f (71); worth checking in the betting.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(6)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Sandown

Laureate Crown

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Didn't really kick on last year after winning at Ascot (7f, good to firm) on debut but he reappeared at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) last month having been gelded and defied a slow start to win by half a length; it was a small field but the clear runner-up finished second in a good handicap at Newmarket subsequently and this fellow may well be in the mix up 6lb.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cracksman colt who cost 50,000gns as a yearling; second foal; half-brother to Swedish 7f/1m dirt winner Fly Liberty Fly; dam 5f 2yo winner (RPR 87); market support would heighten interest.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(3)

26th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Newmarket

Battle Apple

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Twice-raced colt; close second of 14 at Ascot (7f, good to firm) then respectable ninth of 21 when facing a tougher task in Doncaster sales race (6.5f, good to soft); one of the main form contenders.

3/1

6

(18)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

13:50 Doncaster

Battle Apple

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Hannon

Promising half-length second of 14 in Ascot novice event (7f, good to firm) two months ago, shaping as if this slight drop in trip may prove ideal; interesting with improvement plausible.

16/1

2nd

8

(11)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Ascot

Battle Apple

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Cracksman colt who cost 50,000gns as a yearling; second foal; half-brother to Swedish 7f/1m dirt winner Fly Liberty Fly; dam 5f 2yo winner (RPR 87); market support would heighten interest.

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 4

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slow to start before making up some late gains to finish fourth of 12 at Kempton (7f), beaten just over 4l; highly likely that he can raise his game but perhaps placed at best here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(2)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:47 Windsor

Ohara

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Improved on final 2yo start, comfortably landing a nine-runner nursery at Pontefract (1m, soft) in October; that was his first run on testing ground and it remains to be seen if he can build on it back on a faster surface.

10/1

2

(1)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

14:33 Pontefract

Ohara

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Ran okay from the front when fourth in first-time cheekpieces (retained) in a novice at Bath (1m, good to soft) 11 days ago; however, he's now 0-5 and needs something extra now back in a handicap.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 52 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten only 3l behind the subsequent Chesham winner at Newbury (6f) and probably bumped into a smart newcomer at York (7f, good); he's a winner waiting to happen and brings strong form credentials.
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No / Draw
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3rd

11

(7)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 2

15:45 Carlisle

Crest Of Fire

8st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

Made the running when beaten a neck on nursery debut at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last September, which was the second leg of a four-timer for the winner; reappeared with an easy 10l win at 2-5 in a maiden at Southwell (1m, AW; made all) in March and looks well treated today, given that his mark is unaltered since that win.

5/1

1st

5

(3)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

15:37 Southwell (AW)

Crest Of Fire

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

Five-race maiden who has shown more than enough to win a race; stepped up a little on his maiden/novice form when just held on handicap debut at Doncaster (1m) in September; subsequently gelded and sets a clear standard on this AW/seasonal debut.

4/5

Form: 3

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fared best of the newcomers when third at York (6f, good) and that's strong form with the first two home finishing sixth and second respectively in the Coventry at Royal Ascot; on breeding, this extra furlong is sure to suit; major player.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(6)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Goodwood

Anashhad

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Promising third on debut at York (6f, good) in May and similar form when fifth of 14 at Ascot (7f, good to firm) this month; improvement needed but he is in top hands and could benefit from the return to 6f for the time being.

7/1

5th

1

(8)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Ascot

Anashhad

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Fared best of the newcomers when third at York (6f, good) and that's strong form with the first two home finishing sixth and second respectively in the Coventry at Royal Ascot; on breeding, this extra furlong is sure to suit; major player.

11/8

2

(3)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:05 York

Anashhad

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

50,000gns foal, 75,000gns yearling; sixth foal; Mohaather half-brother to three winners notably Asiaaf (1m2f; RPR 95); dam maiden sister to 1m-1m2f Group 1 winner Dunboyne Express; from top Newmarket stable and it will be no surprise to see a good run on debut.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
30,000gns 2yo; seventh foal; half-brother to winners Val De Travers (5f; RPR 83), Act Of Passion (6f 2yo; 52) and Act Of Glory (French 7f 2yo); dam unraced half-sister to useful 6f winner Gathering Power; wouldn't be the obvious answer on debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

4

(11)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 2

15:45 Carlisle

Suspended Sentence

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Michael Bell

Progressive once upped to 1m as 2yo, winning twice (good to firm/soft) before his Listed fourth in France (soft); may have needed last month's comeback run in the race won by Laureate Crown at Sandown (1m, good to firm; 14-1 from 20-1) but he's not obviously well treated.

25/1

5th

4

(3)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Sandown

Suspended Sentence

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Won Ripon novice (1m, good to firm) last August on third start then followed up in four-runner nursery over this C&D (soft); creditable Listed fourth in France (1m, soft) in September but returns to a handicap off a mark 13lb higher than for his course win; further improvement needed.

33/1

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
38,000gns yearling; second foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners Royal Bench (1m Group 2), Memphis Tennessee (13.4f Group 3) and Mayhem (1m2f Group 3); would need to be useful to take this first time out.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(3)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Titanck

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Can race freely, just as he did when third at Ffos Las (7.5f, good) behind a subsequent French Group 3 winner; didn't see a mile out on soft ground at Windsor next time but shaped well when dropped to 6f in a handicap at Kempton (AW) 15 days ago; back into a novice with good claims.

5/1

8

(5)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Titanck

9st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Richard Hughes

Had some learning to do when a close third at Ffos Las (extended 7f) to a subsequent French Group 3 winner but he couldn't sustain his effort over 1m at Windsor (soft; joint-favourite) last month; can pull hard so the drop to 6f could suit now handicapping.

7/1

7th

4

(10)

1st Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 2

17:30 Windsor

Titanck

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Both starts at about 7f, finishing midfield at Ascot then taking a step forward with third-place finish at Ffos Las (good); bred to be suited by going up in distance; likely player who is a similar type to Arbaawy.

9/2

8th
9 (5)
Loblolly

33/1

Form: 6

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 12l behind runaway winner Postmodern at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm); wasn't the only one to be left behind by the winner but it wasn't the most promising of starts.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(3)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Sandown

Loblolly

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Gained due reward for a couple of close calls when making all for a convincing win at Lingfield (7f, AW) in September; beaten around 17l on his next two starts, however, including in a warm event at Southwell on his April return (had been gelded); needs to get back on track.

40/1

6th

5

(7)

5th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

14:31 Southwell (AW)

Loblolly

9st 4lb

J: Jack Callan

T: S Woods

Front-runner whose form on AW last year read 221 as opposed to 686 on turf; returns from 192 days off having been gelded and the market should be interesting.

9/1

4

(4)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Newmarket

Loblolly

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: S Woods

Runner-up twice in a row last month (1m, AW; including nursery debut) then easily won Lingfield maiden (7f, AW; odds-on); might not be far away if his good form continues but he needs to prove he's just as effective on turf.

13/2

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
75,000gns yearling; first foal out of a 5f/6f 2yo winner (Listed; RPR 97), herself a half-sister to winners Spiritual Star (useful 7f-8.6f), Spiritual Son (Italian Listed-placed 1m-1m2f) and Elusive Million (7.5f 2yo); interesting newcomer.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(6)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:43 Doncaster

Mogbbel

8st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Owen Burrows

Best effort when fourth at Ffos Las (7.4f) on penultimate outing; opening mark doesn't look generous but improvement is possible switched to nursery level; market support should be heeded.

8/1

5th

6

(5)

20th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Kempton (AW)

Mogbbel

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Owen Burrows

Green on debut at Ascot (7f; 11-1) last month but showed the benefit of that experience when fourth at Ffos Las (7.5f; 3-1) 15 days ago; respected on switch to AW.

4/1

4th

5

(9)

5th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 4

14:45 Ffos Las

Mogbbel

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Owen Burrows

11-1 when ninth of 14 on debut at Ascot (7f, good to firm) last month; however, that performance wasn't without promise and his useful pedigree provides optimism he'll be capable of considerably better; trainer is in excellent form (including with 2yos) and he could have a part to play.

15/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
9,500euros foal; half-brother to Czech 1m3f/1m4f winner Triestina; dam French 1m3f winner, sister to Dubai World Cup winner Monterosso; would need to see some confidence behind him.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(6)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Al Shabab Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Well-connected son of Gleneagles; made a low-key start at a biggish price at Ascot (7f) last month but he showed promise with his third of six behind an odds-on rival at Chelmsford (1m, AW; 100-30) two weeks ago; should continue to improve with experience and he's respected.

3/1

1

(3)

7th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Al Shabab Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Well-connected colt who was unfancied and ultimately well beaten on 7f debut at Ascot (20-1) in July; the experience and extra furlong can suit but middle distances should prove more suitable.

8/1

10th

7

(12)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Ascot

Al Shabab Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

9,500euros foal; half-brother to Czech 1m3f/1m4f winner Triestina; dam French 1m3f winner, sister to Dubai World Cup winner Monterosso; would need to see some confidence behind him.

16/1

Form: 6

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Weak 16-1 chance when trailing home last of the six runners at Sandown a month ago, over 7f on good; had to show more.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

11

(16)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Newbury

Berkshire Schmokin

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Won at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in February in his second handicap; backward steps in his three starts since, admittedly clipping heels early on latest (Madjid's race at Doncaster; 11-2) but doubts are creeping in.

16/1

8th

6

(7)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:10 Doncaster

Berkshire Schmokin

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Two turf starts last year; made the breakthrough in his second handicap when scoring at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) in February; yet to build on that, however, and others arguably have more scope for improvement on this switch back to grass.

6/1

5th

3

(5)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Berkshire Schmokin

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Improved for the step up to 9.4f when winning at Wolverhampton last month, his second handicap; only fourth behind two of tonight's rivals at Wolverhampton 16 days ago; needs to raise his game but that is possible.

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
19,000gns yearling; second foal; dam unplaced 1m2f/1m4f (RPR 62), half-sister to winners Clear Cut (7f-1m1f) and Moonlit Warrior (1m5f-1m6f); trainer-owned and best watched first time out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Newbury

Loz Vegas

9st 9lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Seemed to run well in notable conditions race over C&D on penultimate 2yo start but needs to prove he can back up that form, hence could be on a difficult mark; gelded over the winter.

20/1

5

(7)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket

Loz Vegas

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Took a huge step forward in a four-runner maiden at Sandown (1m, good) on second start and, having been hampered, he was awarded the race; 25-1 when unable to get to grips with Look To The Stars at Newbury (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago, with the late lack of room probably not costing him much but he looked a candidate for 1m2f.

20/1

5th

3

(6)

19th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:30 Newbury

Loz Vegas

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Well beaten on debut but took a huge step forward at Sandown (1m, good) where, having been hampered by the first past the post, he was awarded the race after a stewards' inquiry; may improve further.

7/1

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal out of a 1m winning (RPR 67) half-sister to winners Feathers (useful 7f-8.5f), Dukebox (5f/6f) and Packard (6f 2yo); can only be watched making debut in a race of this nature.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(7)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Doncaster

Beau Chevalier

9st 1lb

J: William Cox

T: Ed de Giles

Little promise shown in 7f Ascot novice last July and Southwell maiden on his return nine days ago.

100/1

9th

3

(10)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Beau Chevalier

9st 1lb

J: William Cox

T: Ed de Giles

150-1 and he was always behind following a slow start at Ascot (7f, good to firm) on his debut last summer; switches to the AW having been off since.

100/1

13th

11

(9)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Ascot

Beau Chevalier

9st 3lb

J: William Cox

T: Ed de Giles

First foal out of a 1m winning (RPR 67) half-sister to winners Feathers (useful 7f-8.5f), Dukebox (5f/6f) and Packard (6f 2yo); can only be watched making debut in a race of this nature.

66/1

100/1

Form: 80

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beat one home at Yarmouth and repeated the trick at Nottingham (again over 6f); one for handicaps.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:37 Newmarket

Guest House

8st 5lb

J: J F Egan

T: George Margarson

Sent handicapping at Yarmouth for his two starts this season, showing improved form to win six-runner race 16 days ago (1m, good to firm); raised 5lb but 1m2f now looks within range; respected despite rise in class.

7/1

1st

6

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

17:30 Yarmouth

Guest House

8st 11lb

J: J F Egan

T: George Margarson

Gelded after third start last season and took third of nine on handicap debut here (7f, good) in October on his only appearance since; showed promise too, from off the pace, and isn't entirely ruled out despite the need for further progress.

12/1

14th

4

(7)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Ascot

Guest House

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

Beat one home at Yarmouth and repeated the trick at Nottingham (again over 6f); one for handicaps.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £298.10
Straight Forecast £322.40
Trifecta £5647.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Crest Of Fire

SPOTLIGHT:

Anashhad

D Express:

Mogbbel

POSTDATA:

Battle Apple

TOPSPEED:

Anashhad

NEWMARKET:

Anashhad

The Sun:

Anashhad

LAMBOURN:

Crest Of Fire

The Times:

Crest Of Fire

Telegraph:

Crest Of Fire

The Guardian:

Crest Of Fire

Daily Mail:

Crest Of Fire

Daily Mirror:

Crest Of Fire

The Star:

Crest Of Fire

Daily Record:

Crest Of Fire