July 24 / 14.00 Doncaster

14.00

Soft

British Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B, C And D) (EBF Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £16200
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 2
  • 11 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B, C And D) (EBF Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 7

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
45,000euros yearling by Lope Y Fernandez; weak 25-1 shot on Newcastle debut (6f, AW) last month and was a never-dangerous seventh of nine; should know more this time but he needs lots of improvement upped in trip.
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2

(7)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:12 Wetherby

Ciao Capo

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

1m AW winner; first turf win when upped to 1m2f at Beverley (good to firm) in May; 3lb rise suggests he is still well treated; big player.

6/4

1st

1

(4)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Ciao Capo

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Progressed last season, culminating in a nursery win over 1m at Newcastle; gelded during the winter and his Ripon return was eye-catching; might be ready for this longer trip.

100/30

4th

7

(5)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:52 Ripon

Ciao Capo

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

He got better with each of his three runs in nurseries last autumn, winning comfortably at Newcastle (1m, AW) in November; gelded since; he needs to transfer his improvement back to turf but is bred to do better still and a 6lb rise might not stop him if he can continue the good work.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
30,000euros foal, 25,000gns yearling, 55,000gns 2yo; first foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners Excellent Result (UAE 1m4f Group 2) and Midnight Crossing (US 1m1f Grade 3), out of once-raced half-sister to two South African 1m Grade 1 winners; yard 20% with 2yos this season and he's an interesting newcomer.
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4

(4)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Double Eagle

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Showed ability in three novices at 7f and 1m (two on Polytrack) without progressing; looks a slow learner, however, and will likely get his act together at some point; tongue-tie goes on for this handicap debut; respected.

4/1

7th

3

(10)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:57 Kempton (AW)

Double Eagle

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: George Boughey

Has shown ability with his fifth-place finishes, latest at Kempton; set for a similar position unless he shows improvement, and may be more interesting in handicaps after this.

16/1

5th

2

(9)

27th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:37 Kempton (AW)

Double Eagle

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Dark Angel colt who showed some promise, amid greenness, at Doncaster (7f) where he finished fifth of 11; in good hands and has frame possibilities with improvement on the cards.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
50,000gns yearling; half-brother to six winners including Sky Defender (7f-1m4f including 2yo; RPR 111), Afandem (5f-6f including 2yo Group 3; 107) and Sudden Ambush (1m; 90); dam 6f AW 2yo winner (76); plenty to like on paper and he needs a close look on debut.
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4

(13)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newmarket (July)

Erbil

9st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

50,000gns yearling; at 4-1 he was noticeably short in the betting at Doncaster (7f, good) and was clear of the fifth; that form has been franked and he showed enough pace to believe he'll cope with 6f.

10/1

3

(11)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:00 Doncaster

Erbil

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

50,000gns yearling; half-brother to six winners including Sky Defender (7f-1m4f including 2yo; RPR 111), Afandem (5f-6f including 2yo Group 3; 107) and Sudden Ambush (1m; 90); dam 6f AW 2yo winner (76); plenty to like on paper and he needs a close look on debut.

5/1

Form: 4

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
42,000gns yearling; well-held fourth of five on Newmarket debut (7f, good to firm) last month but he ran well for a long way and the runner-up finished a close third in a Group 2 next time; sets the standard on that form and he has slow-ground winners in his useful pedigree; respected.
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8th

9

(2)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:28 Kempton (AW)

Sunset On Leros

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Marco Botti

Created a positive impression when winning a 7f novice at Doncaster on his second 2yo run; better form when a close fourth in Listed company at the St Leger meeting and ended that campaign with a close third in an Italian Group 3; stepping up to 1m should suit; more to come.

9/1

4th

10

(4)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

13:50 Doncaster

Sunset On Leros

9st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Marco Botti

Well-held fourth of five at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) but his win in another novice here (7f, good) nearly five weeks later was delivered in smooth style; has 1m Group 2 Royal Lodge entry; another to consider in a field packed with promise.

14/1

4

(1)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:00 Doncaster

Sunset On Leros

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Marco Botti

42,000gns yearling; well-held fourth of five on Newmarket debut (7f, good to firm) last month but he ran well for a long way and the runner-up finished a close third in a Group 2 next time; sets the standard on that form and he has slow-ground winners in his useful pedigree; respected.

11/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
36,000gns yearling; first foal; dam placed 1m3f AW (RPR 67), half-sister to winners Eldar Eldarov (St Leger/Irish St Leger) and Kingswood (Australian 1m2f Group 3), out of French 1m2f/10.5f Listed winner, is granddaughter of 1m4f Group 1 winner Albanova; looks the part on paper and yard is 21% with 2yos this season.
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4th

1

(1)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Goodwood

Allegresse

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Looked on the up when making all in a pair of 1m Kempton novices in the autumn but he failed to get home when beating only one in Zetland Stakes at Newmarket (1m2f) on final 2yo run; since gelded and it would come as no surprise to see this son of Oasis Dream bounce back.

10/1

1

(1)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket

Allegresse

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Dam half-sister to St Leger winner Eldar Eldarov; second at Doncaster (7f, good) in July and won novice events from the front when odds-on at Kempton (1m, AW) on both starts since, by nearly 10l on first occasion and a neck on latest; should stay 1m2f and not dismissed.

7/1

1st

2

(3)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

18:12 Kempton (AW)

Allegresse

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Made a promising debut when second of 11 at Doncaster (7f, good) in July and looked smart when bolting up by nearly 10l in a novice over C&D (4-11) last month; major player.

6/4

Form: 00

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and he's finished ahead of only rival in two novice events over sprint trips; no appeal.
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8th

8

(1)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Ripon

Captain Bruce

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Andrew Crook

Won 7f/1m2f AW handicaps for Nigel Tinkler last year but has finished tailed off on all three starts this term, including back on turf for new yard 16 days ago.

40/1

9th

6

(3)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Captain Bruce

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Andrew Crook

Won 7f/1m2f AW handicaps for previous yard but has finished tailed off in both runs this season; changed yards.

50/1

12th

6

(10)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Captain Bruce

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

A dual AW scorer at Chelmsford (7f) and Newcastle (1m2f) last autumn; tongue tied when failing to beat a rival on her seasonal return though in 1m Newcastle handicap 19 days ago so has something to prove.

25/1

Form: 5

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to seven winners, but was 25-1 at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) last month and he finished a tailed-off last of five.
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3rd

7

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Ripon

Hood Wink

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Tim Easterby

Dead-heated at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) in April but has failed to back that up twice since (including C&D).

6/1

6th

6

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:15 Catterick

Hood Wink

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Dead-heated at Wetherby (1m, good to firm; 12-1) on penultimate start; paid the price for a rapid mid-race move at Ripon (fourth of seven, beaten over 5l) subsequently; isn't without a chance from 4lb above his mark at Wetherby; stablemate of Lope Y Linda.

9/2

4th

6

(2)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Ripon

Hood Wink

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Off the mark at the tenth attempt when dead-heating in a Wetherby handicap (1m, good to firm) 12 days ago; this is tougher under a penalty but he showed a good attitude last time and is open to more progress; respected.

5/2

Form: 5

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Time Test from a good middle-distance/staying family, being a half-brother to the likes of Michelangelo, Private Secretary and No Heretic; didn't show much on recent Brighton debut (7f, good to firm) and he's probably one for later on.
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2

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Raspoutine

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Won in good style here (1m) on seasonal/handicap debut in April and made the frame on both starts since, more recently when upped to 1m2f at Salisbury 12 days ago; returns to this track with first-time blinkers fitted; may still have more improvement to come.

2/1

4th

7

(12)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

20:15 Salisbury

Raspoutine

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Duly stepped up on his 2yo efforts when winning a Class 6 handicap in good style at Lingfield last month (1m, AW); beaten a nose at Southwell under a penalty nine days later (also 1m; winner gone in again since) and he a further 6lb higher today; stepping up to 1m2f looks sure to prompt further progress though.

3/1

2nd

1

(5)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Raspoutine

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Held in four starts on turf last year but he posted a much improved effort when switched to the AW on his handicap debut at Lingfield nine days ago, kicking off the bend before being eased late on; 6lb well-in under a penalty and he's the one to beat.

4/6

Form:

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
300-1 for a 6f maiden here (good) two weeks ago and he finished last of 13; opposable.
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15th

15

(15)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:55 Nottingham

Rupert Ritzik

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Five-race maiden who has achieved little; first-time headgear needs to make a big difference.

50/1

9th

10

(9)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rupert Ritzik

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

No form over a variety of trips on turf as a juvenile, including trailing throughout on 1m Redcar handicap debut in September; plenty of improvement will be needed switching to AW after six months off.

50/1

5

(1)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

13:40 Redcar

Rupert Ritzik

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Triple-figure prices and failed to beat a rival in each of his three starts (5f-7f); now steps up to 1m for his nursery debut with much better needed.

25/1

13/2

Form: 7

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal of a 7f AW 2yo winner (RPR 85); well backed into 9-2 for Newmarket debut (6f, good) in May but he faded into a remote seventh of 11; gelded since and he needs a transformation upped in trip after a short break.
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6

(5)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 5

16:35 Salisbury

Calchas

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Gelded after a quiet debut when only 9-2 at Newmarket; favourite for both runs since, running on well over 7f at Doncaster and 1m at Lingfield (winner progressive); blinkers could be an interesting addition now into handicaps.

4/1

5

(8)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Calchas

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Disappointing at 9-2 on Newmarket debut in May, but he returned after a gelding operation with a much improved third under prominent tactics at Doncaster (7f, good) last month; sets good standard on that form and he's open to more progress on this step up to 1m; key player.

5/4

10

(10)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:00 Doncaster

Calchas

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

First foal of a 7f AW 2yo winner (RPR 85); well backed into 9-2 for Newmarket debut (6f, good) in May but he faded into a remote seventh of 11; gelded since and he needs a transformation upped in trip after a short break.

13/2

Form:

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished in rear a massive price on her debut here (6f, good) two weeks ago; one of three runners for yard and is best watched.
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2nd

12

(12)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Baldosa

8st 10lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Remains winless and she comes here on the back a below-par fifth in 1m handicap at Redcar 26 days ago; needs this step up in trip to spark some progress.

10/1

5th

6

(10)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

19:50 Redcar

Baldosa

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Enters calculations on her solid 6f Newcastle third in March but well held over 6f/7f on turf since; it remains to be seen whether the step up to 1m makes a difference.

22/1

8th

10

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Doncaster

Baldosa

8st 11lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Enters calculations on her solid 6f Newcastle third in March but she came in only 11th in 6f Pontefract handicap 18 days ago; needs to bounce back.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £18.60
Straight Forecast £14.44
Trifecta £59.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sunset On Leros

The Guardian:

Erbil

Daily Mirror:

Allegresse

Telegraph:

Double Eagle

Daily Record:

Allegresse

RP RATINGS:

Sunset On Leros

POSTDATA:

Sunset On Leros

NEWMARKET:

Sunset On Leros

The Times:

Sunset On Leros

D Express:

Sunset On Leros

The Star:

Sunset On Leros

Daily Mail:

Erbil

The Sun:

Erbil