July 18 / 15.00 Newbury

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Ire-Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £6480
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Ire-Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
100,000gns yearling, 80,000euros breeze-up 2yo (private sale); second foal of a French Listed-placed 7f 2yo winner (RPR 97); stable won this race with 2,000 Guineas winner Chaldean (second start) in 2022.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(5)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Gewan

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Beat a couple of today's rivals in the Group 3 Acomb at York (7f, good to firm; followed up debut win) but isn't guaranteed to confirm the placings, having failed to back up the form when favourite in the Group 2 Champagne Stakes at Doncaster where he was two places behind Oxagon.

20/1

3

(2)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

13:50 Doncaster

Gewan

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Both runs over 7f on good to firm; looked very nice when overcoming signs of inexperience at Newbury and confirmed that promise in winning the Group 3 Acomb at York, a race that the yard's future 2,000 Guineas winner Chaldean also won en route to taking this and the Dewhurst; likeably straightforward and it was never in much doubt last time after he raced close to the pace throughout; hard to knock.

7/4

2

(7)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 York

Gewan

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

80,000euros breeze-up 2yo in May (private sale); 9-1 from 11-1 for 11-runner novice at Newbury (7f, good to firm) nearly five weeks ago and always prominent, firmly in charge through the final 1f despite looking green; has Group 2 and Group 1 entry; others bring stronger form but that was a promising start.

10/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
$700,000 yearling; first foal of a US 8.5f turf winner; powerful stable having another prolific year with their 2yos and he's of obvious interest on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:15 Windsor

Ruler Of Time

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Appleby

Not This Time gelding; fairly useful form shown when runner-up on four of his five starts, on latest back from four months off in 1m Doncaster novice 22 days ago; the form pick.

8/13

2nd

6

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Doncaster

Ruler Of Time

9st 5lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: Charlie Appleby

RPR of 87 when runner-up in three of his four starts including a close second in a big-field handicap at Meydan (1m, good) in January; just about sets the standard on his return and he should have more to offer at this trip; key player.

6/4

2nd

12

(5)

6th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Kempton (AW)

Ruler Of Time

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

$700,000 yearling; showed strong promise with his second of 11 in 7f contest at Newbury, doing well considering he looked very green; the form has received a couple of boosts since; the stable first string with William Buick on board and is well clear on the figures.

Evs

16/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
28,000euros foal, 38,000euros yearling, 75,000euros breeze-up 2yo; second foal of a maiden, herself a sister to three winners; stable won this last year; another for whom the betting should reveal more.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(3)

14th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Newmarket

Lost Signal

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Richard Hannon

Progressive last summer and the form has substance; finished third to the subsequent Dewhurst winner then justifying favouritism twice, the final performance at Ffos Las (7.4f, good); probably has a better chance than bare ratings suggest.

12/1

1

(4)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

14:45 Ffos Las

Lost Signal

9st 11lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Built upon very promising debut (7f) when keeping on well for clearcut success at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) last month; can probably improve again on this return to 7f and has a big role to play.

Evs

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
280,000euros breeze-up 2yo; fifth foal; dam a 1m2f winner (RPR 92); stable can ready a newcomer and the betting should be revealing.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

30

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Exclusive Code

8st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Archie Watson

Encouraging runs behind Group-class horses last season; back from a lengthy break and a gelding operation when the workmanlike winner of a big-field maiden at Newbury (1m, good) that's produced a stack of winners; unexposed and respected.

16/1

1st

6

(15)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Newbury

Exclusive Code

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Finished fourth in 7f events at Newbury and Goodwood won by colts who have since performed well at Group 1 level; gelded since; may take a step forward.

8/1

7

(3)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Goodwood

Exclusive Code

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Archie Watson

280,000euros breeze-up 2yo; finished just behind a subsequent winner when fourth at Newbury (7f, good to firm), having kept on takingly after being held up; a beaten favourite that day but every chance he can raise his game here.

5/2

Form: 82

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Midfield finish in a good 6f maiden at Leicester in May; well backed and duly stepped forward when second of ten at Kempton last month (6f), travelling strongly; has more to offer and 7f should suit well; major player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Mr Writer

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Didn't have to improve to reward odds-on backers in a 7f maiden at Catterick in May; creditable fifth in a 1m handicap at Goodwood two weeks ago and the return to 7f in a slightly weaker race should see him on the premises.

5/2

5th

7

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:05 Goodwood

Mr Writer

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Runner-up in a handicap at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last month and got off the mark at the eighth attempt when landing a steadily run maiden at Catterick (7f) 20 days ago; steps up in trip (his brother stays a 1m) and has place claims returned to a handicap.

9/1

1st

3

(2)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:58 Catterick

Mr Writer

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Quite exposed; sound effort when runner-up off a mark of 77 in a Lingfield turf handicap last time (7f, good to firm); sets the standard.

6/5

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
40,000euros yearling; seventh foal; half-brother to winners New Endeavour (7f-1m1f including 2yo/AW/Australian Group 3; RPR 117) and Johnny Boom (8.6f-1m4f; 80); dam unraced half-sister to 7f 2yo Group 3 winner Luminous Eyes; stable's 2yos 0-12 in 2025 with just one of them placed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Cashbox

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Charles Hills

Ended his 2yo campaign with a pair of nursery wins; unplaced in two runs in 2026, including tried in blinkers three weeks ago; drops in class in new headgear; not a solid option.

10/1

7th

10

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Sandown

Cashbox

8st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charles Hills

Won back-to-back nurseries in the autumm, over 6f and 7f; gelded in January; he was last on comeback run at Newmarket, since when he's also finished out the back at Windsor only to be declared a non-runner for having his leg stuck in the gates when the stalls opened; plenty to prove now and goes in blinkers.

33/1

3

(6)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:47 Windsor

Cashbox

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charles Hills

Won back-to-back nurseries in the autumm, over 6f at Lingfield and 7f at Newmarket; gelded prior to his reappearance at Newmarket four weeks ago, a race where he dropped away to finish last of the 13 runners; same mark here and still has to prove his stamina.

16/1

7th
11 (4)
Plan C

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
25,000euros yearling, 80,000gns breeze-up 2yo; 14th foal; half-brother to seven winners including Devotion (7f 2yo; RPR 107), Thomas Edison (1m4f Flat, 93; smart 2m/2m1f hurdle) and Burrumbeet (1m AW; 90); dam unraced half-sister to Irish 1,000 Guineas third My Branch; first 2yo runner of the year for a stable whose juveniles are usually brought along steadily.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

15:58 Sandown

Plan C

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Showed some fair form in three starts over 7f/1m as a 2yo, but comfortably held on handicap debut at York (1m2f, good) last month; may have needed the run after 248 days off, so too early to be giving up on him.

12/1

5th

6

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:25 York

Plan C

9st 5lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Alan King

Fair form at Kempton (7f, AW) and Sandown (1m, soft; three ran) on his last two starts as 2yo and he shaped as if he'd prove capable of better, including at this trip; one to note on handicap/seasonal debut.

6/1

3

(1)

17th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:05 Sandown

Plan C

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Both runs over 7f; seventh behind the subsequent Acomb (Group 3) winner at Newbury (good to firm) but finished a lot closer to the runner-up when third at Kempton (AW) where he ran on encouragingly from off the pace; shouldn't remain a maiden for long.

9/2

8th
7 (3)
Kuu

100/1

Form: 77

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in a 6f novice (good to firm) and a 7f maiden (AW); hard to recommend.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(1)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:20 Leicester

Kuu

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Said to have pulled hard in a Newbury novice last time and has since been gelded; yet to show a lot but is a half-brother to two winners and market support on his nursery debut would see him enter calculations.

8/1

8th

7

(3)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newbury

Kuu

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Well beaten in a 6f novice (good to firm) and a 7f maiden (AW); hard to recommend.

100/1

7th

3

(9)

30th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kuu

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Ran green and was always in rear when a remote seventh of nine at York (6f, good to firm; 8-1) last month; should know much more over this longer trip but he needs a transformation on his second start.

20/1

9th
9 (13)
Morbeh

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal of a 1m2f-12.5f winner in France (including Group 2; RPR 113); stable's 2yos operating at a 33% strike-rate this year; a newcomer of some interest.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(3)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 4

15:45 Ascot

Morbeh

9st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Unraced on firmer than good except when well beaten on debut; highly progressive in handicaps and won at Windsor (11.4f, good) and Chester (10.3f, good to soft; first two 5l clear) on last two outings; keeps on finding more, and it's rash to say he can't do it again, but 9lb rise demands it for sure.

11/10

1st

8

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

14:37 Chester

Morbeh

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Roger Varian

Very much on the up since sent handicapping and he cosily bagged a second success at Windsor (11.5f) last month; up 4lb but that form is working out really well so this son of Dubawi is a big player.

3/1

1st

3

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

19:10 Windsor

Morbeh

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Varian

Well-related gelding who has done well since switched to handicaps, winning on AW at Lingfield (1m2f) in January and going close at Goodwood (1m2f, good) 17 days ago; only 1lb higher than for that last run and he's an interesting contender at this new trip; cheekpieces worn last time are removed.

9/2

Form: 57

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two 7f runs this summer; bred to do better but likely that will coincide with a switch to nurseries.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Karakula Dancer

9st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: James Ferguson

A triple AW winner this year, the latest over C&D in April off 4lb lower; has performed with credit in three outings since and should not be far away.

6/1

3rd

4

(3)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:42 Ripon

Karakula Dancer

9st 8lb

J: Liam Wright

T: James Ferguson

Consistent record, mostly on AW, this year features three wins; posted a rare unplaced effort last time (behind Ziggy's Avenger) but shaped as if still in form; ran well on turf two starts ago; solid.

9/2

5th

2

(14)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Karakula Dancer

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

Most consistent since returning in January, winning three times on the AW including over C&D; another 3lb rise not the end of the world, but the outside stall may make things tricky.

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
260,000gns yearling; fourth foal; half-brother to winners Galashiels (French 1m1f-12.5f including Listed; RPR 111) and Sabousi (1m AW 2yo; 81); dam 1m winner (Listed-placed over 1m6f; 86); stable 9-40 with their 2yos this year; one to consider.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(8)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Sergeant Chaos

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Struggled in four starts last year (7f/1m) and holds weak form claims; has undergone wind/gelding operations since last seen and wears a first-time tongue-tie on his return; best watched.

14/1

9th

8

(10)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 2

15:25 Yarmouth

Sergeant Chaos

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Thrice-raced colt who has very weak claims on form; still waiting for a handicap mark.

100/1

10th

9

(4)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Sergeant Chaos

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Attracted some support over C&D two weeks ago but was again soundly beaten; seemingly thought capable of better.

33/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £49.90
Straight Forecast £44.72
Trifecta £345.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ruler Of Time

LAMBOURN:

Exclusive Code

NEWMARKET:

Morbeh

RP RATINGS:

Mr Writer

D Express:

Ruler Of Time

Daily Mirror:

Ruler Of Time

The Sun:

Ruler Of Time

Daily Record:

Ruler Of Time

Telegraph:

Exclusive Code

Daily Mail:

Exclusive Code

The Times:

Morbeh

The Guardian:

Morbeh

POSTDATA:

Mr Writer

The Star:

Mr Writer