August 16 / 14.40 Newmarket (July)

14.40

Good To Firm

JenningsBet Britain’s Biggest Independent Bookmaker EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £5154
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 5 runners
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JenningsBet Britain’s Biggest Independent Bookmaker EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 1

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
13-2 and the apparent stable second-string when winning on last month's debut at Sandown (7f, good to firm); the unlucky runner-up has since gone one better; now carries a penalty against some interesting opponents but this half-brother to a Group 3 winner could have lots more to offer.
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2

(7)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Newmarket

Pacifica Pier

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Looked fortunate to win at Sandown (7f, good to firm) in July on debut; third of five in a novice on the July Course here (1m, good to firm) in August but, having been gelded, failed to stay in a nursery at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last month; drop back in trip may help but others are more solid.

5/1

2

(2)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:43 Doncaster

Pacifica Pier

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Both starts on good to firm; fortuitous winner at Sandown (7f; runner-up unlucky) but wasn't disgraced under a penalty at Newmarket (1m); gelded since; this Godolphin runner remains open to progress and must go on the shortlist.

5/2

1

(1)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Newmarket (July)

Pacifica Pier

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Charlie Appleby

13-2 and the apparent stable second-string when winning on last month's debut at Sandown (7f, good to firm); the unlucky runner-up has since gone one better; now carries a penalty against some interesting opponents but this half-brother to a Group 3 winner could have lots more to offer.

13/8

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Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
115,000gns yearling by Zarak; tenth foal; closely related to Listed-placed 7f/1m winner Orchid Star, half-brother to four winners including Dark Orchid (1m/9.7f including Listed); dam French 10.5f winner, half-sister to French Derby winner Hernando; trainer can ready one first time; could go well.
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9th

6

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

20:15 Salisbury

Celestarak

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: David Menuisier

Only beat two rivals home in his three novice/maiden runs as a 2yo (all 1m); gelded since last seen; surprising if this stoutly-bred 3yo couldn't leave those efforts well behind now his stamina is being more fully tested.

20/1

2

(12)

15th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Kempton (AW)

Celestarak

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David Menuisier

Down the field in his two runs in 1m novices on turf but has shown some promise; may not come into his own until tackling handicaps over 1m2f+.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
850,000euros yearling; second foal; Camelot half-brother to German 1m2f Listed winner Diya; dam Group 1 German Oaks winner; wears a hood on debut, which strikes a cautionary note, but he could have a very bright future; top trainer also saddles Sandown winner Pacifica Pier; watch the betting.
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2nd

3

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 44y

Class 1

14:00 Goodwood

Del Maro

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Appleby

Record is only 1-6 but he's consistent on bare figures and has two pieces of Group 3 form, last time fourth of five (not disgraced) in a Chester Vase won by the the colt who is now Derby favourite; possibilities, provided he takes well to first-time cheekpieces.

4/1

4th

2

(2)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 1

15:05 Chester

Del Maro

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Derby entry; progressive as 2yo (hooded three times) while always finding one or two too good for him, in the last instance when third behind two Aidan O'Brien-trained colts in Group 3 at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm); it's unlikely he had to reproduce that form when seeing off a newcomer by half a length in novice at Yarmouth (1m2f, good) on reappearance, at 4-7; not the most exciting on that evidence but likely to relish this extra distance.

9/2

1st

2

(3)

11th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 3

14:37 Yarmouth

Del Maro

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Beaten favourite in three 1m novice/maiden runs but showed high level of ability; improved for the step up to 1m2f when finishing third of eight in the Group 3 Zetland Stakes at Newmarket when last seen; should have no difficulty winning a novice and he sets a high standard for his rivals to aim at.

5/6

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; Too Darn Hot half-brother to winners Al Jafara (8.5f/1m1f including 2yo; RPR 84) and Rose Branch (1m; 78); dam once-raced sister to Oaks winner Qualify; trainer is having a good season with his 2yos and the betting could be informative on debut.
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3

(7)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Glacius

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Hugo Palmer

Has shown fairly useful form in winning on the July course here and finishing fourth in Haydock Listed contest, both over 1m; however, needs improvement on bare ratings in this field.

20/1

3

(3)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 1

13:50 Haydock

Glacius

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Saw off two Godolphin runners when making winning debut in novice at Newmarket (1m, good to firm; 12-1) last month, never far away after sluggish start and always doing enough; this is tougher but his yard is having a good season with its 2yos and improvement seems likely.

20/1

Form: 3

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
14-1 when third of 11 on last month's debut at Sandown (7f, good); he was no match for the first two but that was a promising introduction and this 120,000euros colt is bred to improve for the extra distance; a possible.
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2nd

4

(9)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Sandown

The Joker

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

0-6 record includes three runs here but he's run well on all of those visits, including when third of six in a hot Class 4 on his April return; filled that position again at Newmarket (also 1m2f, good) 12 days ago and this free-going sort may benefit from today's drop back to 1m; player.

7/1

3rd

2

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:37 Newmarket

The Joker

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Best form on return when third of six off this mark on handicap debut at Sandown (1m2f, good) but an enthusiasm to get on with it took him to the front again that day and a repeat would probably see him vulnerable once more.

7/2

3rd

5

(2)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:45 Sandown

The Joker

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Best of his four 2yo runs came when second here (7f, soft) in August, and he also showed promise on fast ground; bred to be suited by the step up in trip but he was headstrong on occasions last year, which is a concern, and improvement is needed off his opening mark.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £40.30
Straight Forecast £30.30
Trifecta £93.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pacifica Pier

TOPSPEED:

The Joker

The Guardian:

The Joker

Daily Record:

The Joker

RP RATINGS:

Pacifica Pier

POSTDATA:

Pacifica Pier

NEWMARKET:

Pacifica Pier

The Times:

Pacifica Pier

Telegraph:

Pacifica Pier

Daily Mail:

Pacifica Pier

D Express:

Pacifica Pier

Daily Mirror:

Pacifica Pier

The Sun:

Pacifica Pier

The Star:

Pacifica Pier