August 18 / 17.25 Windsor

17.25

Good To Firm

Beumer Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 0m 5f 21y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Beumer Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1

Form: 4

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
7-1 when 5l fourth of ten behind more experienced rivals in C&D maiden (good to firm) seven weeks ago, sticking to his task; scoped wrong when non-runner at Sandown 11 days ago; others have accomplished more but he should improve.
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8th

1

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:35 Goodwood

Akirra

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Clive Cox

Front-runner; runner-up on quick ground at Windsor (latterly promoted to first) last August and he bolted up when a short-priced favourite in a maiden at Wolverhampton in November; below his best on his final start last year and left the impression his first start for 178 days was needed when behind Havana Smile at Sandown (first start since being gelded) 22 days ago.

9/2

5th

7

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:10 Sandown

Akirra

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

All starts at 5f; fast turf no problem when runner-up at Windsor (latterly promoted to first) in August and he bolted up in Wolverhampton maiden in November having previously gone quite close on handicap debut at Southwell (also AW); underwhelmed on final start of last term but subsequently gelded and he's in the right hands to progress this season.

100/30

Form: 42

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Showed plenty of speed, helping to set the pace, when fourth of 12 at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) and second of eight at Yarmouth (5f, good); can improve again and he has the form and draw for another bold show.
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10th

8

(12)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Leicester

Arctic Wind

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: David Evans

A fair maiden as 2yo for David Menuisier but yet to kick on for his current yard, beating just one in 5f AW Lingfield handicap last month; needs to take a step forward.

20/1

5th

3

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Arctic Wind

9st 5lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: David Evans

Seven-race maiden for two different yards and he was well below form at Kempton (6f, AW) last month; dropped another 3lb but he's been up and down so far and others are more convincing; stablemate of Guernsey Lady.

6/1

7th

9

(10)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Kempton (AW)

Arctic Wind

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Six-race maiden for two different yards but he ran into some trouble when a fair third in Ffos Las handicap (5f, good to soft) last month; dropped another 2lb and he could be dangerous on this step back up in trip.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Third foal; Bated Breath half-brother to 1m winner Zappata (RPR 74); dam 1m/1m2f winner (99), half-sister to useful winners Shediak (6.5f-1m) and Shehira (1m), out of unraced half-sister to 1m2f/1m7f Group 3 winner Shemima; trainer has made a splash with 2yos on turf this term, including first time out, so any market support for this gelding should be noted.
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3rd

12

(9)

1st Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

Crimson Rambler

9st 3lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Matt Crawley

Ran well when third off 5lb higher at Newmarket (1m, good) in June on second stable start; however, he's failed to kick on and needs something extra today; might be vulnerable to stronger stayers at this trip.

10/1

5th

1

(1)

7th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Crimson Rambler

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Matt Crawley

Dual AW winner for George Scott and latest was at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March; couple of creditable efforts on turf for current yard, but he was well held at Newmarket last time and is still 3lb higher than for his last win; others look stronger.

10/1

Form: 56

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Big prices when showing modest form at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) and Yarmouth (5f, good) three weeks later, so best watched for time being.
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11th

10

(11)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:45 Windsor

Giles Glory

8st 13lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: T Ellis

Gained first win over 7f on Lingfield AW in January but he hasn't been finding much over that trip on Tapeta and turf for new trainer; however, the return to 6f looks worth a go.

16/1

6th

5

(3)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:40 Leicester

Giles Glory

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: T Ellis

Unproven on turf and his form has been up and down since he won at Lingfield (7f, AW) in January, with a below-par run at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) on last month's stable debut; however, he's not ruled out each-way.

8/1

5th

4

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Giles Glory

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: T Ellis

Emphatic winner in first-time visor for Joseph Parr at Lingfield (7f) in January and signed off for him with two pretty good fourths on Polytrack in February/March; subsequently changed hands for 2,800gns; big player if he responds well to first-time blinkers on stable debut.

7/2

Form: 7

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
From a speedy family but he was slowly away and never figured when 33-1 in a 6f novice here (good) two weeks ago.
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4th

3

(7)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kanes A Lott

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Set a strong pace before weakening into sixth of 11, beaten 4.5l, behind Elashgar here (6f) last week; continues to edge down the weights and dropping to 5f may help.

6/1

6th

7

(2)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kanes A Lott

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Overall record is patchy; set an unsustainable gallop over 7f here 25 days ago when tried in a visor for the first time; well drawn now back at 6f and Sean Levey takes over for the first time; could yet come good off his reduced mark (dropped 10lb in four handicap runs).

8/1

8th

4

(2)

2nd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kanes A Lott

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Finished down the field in all six runs and was behind Frankali when sixth at Lingfield (7f) last month; continues to drop down the weights but he took a strong hold last time and needs improvement with visor added.

12/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
31,000gns foal, 105,000euros breeze-up 2yo; second foal; Zoustar half-brother to 6f 2yo winner Apache Green (RPR 79); dam unraced half-sister to Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint winner Belvoir Bay, out of 1m winner; yard does not have many 2yo winners but purchase price ensures he is given a second look.
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6

(11)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:25 Windsor

Midnight Pulse

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Robert Cowell

31,000gns foal, 105,000euros breeze-up 2yo; second foal; Zoustar half-brother to 6f 2yo winner Apache Green (RPR 79); dam unraced half-sister to Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint winner Belvoir Bay, out of 1m winner; yard does not have many 2yo winners but purchase price ensures he is given a second look.

12/1

Form: 20

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Beaten a neck in novice at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) in May; that's the best form in this field and he was not disgraced in mid-division next time considering that was the Listed Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm; 33-1); off two months but new trainer (same yard; runs two in this) is going well and had a 2yo Listed winner over 5f on Friday; the one to beat.
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21th

23

(27)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Sovereign Spell

8st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won 6f events at Wolverhampton (AW) and Newmarket (good) on his first two starts this year; progress stalled behind Ten Carat Harry last time; high in the weights back at 5f.

20/1

7th

5

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Newmarket

Sovereign Spell

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

First past the post at Windsor last summer but demoted on a technicality; 2-2 in 2026, winning a Wolverhampton maiden easily before gamely seeing off Advertised over C&D 16 days ago; 6lb rise could be enough to scupper the hat-trick bid.

4/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
By Starman; first foal; dam 5f-7f 2yo winner (including Group 3; RPR 103), half-sister to winners Celebration (useful 5f-7f including 2yo) and Bold Ribb (7f/1m2f), out of 5f 2yo winning half-sister to useful 5f 2yo winner Right Answer; Sovereign Spell looks the stable first string.
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6th

4

(1)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Staniel Cay

9st 10lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Not seen to best effect in either start for his new yard and he met plenty of traffic when trying to launch a challenge at Leicester (5f, good to soft) nine days ago; got taken off his feet in the early part of that race though and it could be that stepping back up to 6f will see him in a better light; still has some potential.

13/2

5th

2

(4)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:27 Leicester

Staniel Cay

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Shaped quite nicely on his stable debut at Catterick three weeks ago and this stiffer test should be in his favour; still has low mileage; one to be interested in.

4/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
60,000euros foal, £90,000 yearling; sixth foal; Starman half-brother to winners Gorytus (7f 2yo/HK 1m; RPR 99), Verona Star (7f/8.6f AW including 2yo; 83) and Labaska (Spanish 6.5f 2yo); dam 2m AW winner (74) out of 1m2f-winning half-sister to 7f Group 3 winner; tongue tied for debut; market can guide.
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3

(2)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Starlit City

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ollie Sangster

12-1 and tongue-tied, ran to a fair level when third of 12 on 5f Windsor debut 59 days ago; he showed greenness on that occasion so improvement should be forthcoming.

7/2

9

(7)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:25 Windsor

Starlit City

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ollie Sangster

60,000euros foal, £90,000 yearling; sixth foal; Starman half-brother to winners Gorytus (7f 2yo/HK 1m; RPR 99), Verona Star (7f/8.6f AW including 2yo; 83) and Labaska (Spanish 6.5f 2yo); dam 2m AW winner (74) out of 1m2f-winning half-sister to 7f Group 3 winner; tongue tied for debut; market can guide.

7/1

Form: 36

Last run: 100 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Green in early stages at Brighton but ran on well for third of seven, no threat to front pair; again 20-1 at Leicester (again 5f on good to firm) ten days later, however, and faded into sixth of 13; off 100 days and now tongue tied; on both performances, he needs big improvement.
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1st

1

(3)

18th Feb 2026

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Whos On First

10st 0lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Stuart Williams

Dominant display when making all in a 1m handicap at Chelmsford ten days ago but turned over off this mark at Lingfield on Saturday; dropping in trip shouldn't hurt and he's more appealing than many.

9/4

4th

2

(5)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Whos On First

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Stuart Williams

No impact in his first handicap but he proved a different proposition at Chelmsford on Sunday (1m), making the running and surging clear in the final furlong; looks well in under a penalty and Jack Dace's claim helps offset it; leading contender.

2/1

1st

6

8th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Whos On First

9st 3lb

T: Stuart Williams

Well held in all five starts, latest when eighth of 13 on handicap debut at Kempton (1m, Polytrack; 25-1) in November; still early days but she needs a transformation after a break.

16/1

Form: 33734

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Mostly fair form with varied tactics in her five races, all over 6f; place chance on that but she has not improved and needs to find extra if she's to get off the mark with this drop to 5f.
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9

(8)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Daretobedifferent

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: D Donovan

Scored off 1lb higher at Nottingham (8.3f, good) in May but she's not easy to predict and has finished tailed off in last two starts; still unexposed on AW but she's now 1-19 and needs a major revival back in this sphere; blinkers reapplied.

25/1

14th

5

(4)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 6

16:17 Epsom

Daretobedifferent

9st 8lb

J: Tom Queally

T: D Donovan

Has tried all trips from 5f to 1m2f, the win coming at 1m; wasn't stopping last time at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) when not far behind the winner so this far is worth a go.

10/1

5th

2

(5)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

19:15 Nottingham

Daretobedifferent

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: D Donovan

Spent last year sprinting and is having a first try over this far (won over 8.3f here in the spring off 3lb lower); didn't get going until too late in a small field last time (1m) but stamina would be the concern.

8/1

Form: 9955

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 34

Form & Verdict
Four races (nursery latest) and they've all been low-level form.
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11th

11

(7)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Kempton (AW)

Dawn Melody

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Started triple-figure odds in all but one of her seven starts and has run accordingly; moves up in trip.

50/1

7th

8

(3)

14th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

11:55 Lingfield (AW)

Dawn Melody

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Low-level form in her six starts; this is more realistic than her latest assignment in novice company but still not easily recommended.

40/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £7.00
Straight Forecast £4.82
Trifecta £42.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sovereign Spell

The Times:

Arctic Wind

LAMBOURN:

Akirra

D Express:

Arctic Wind

The Sun:

Arctic Wind

Daily Record:

Arctic Wind

RP RATINGS:

Sovereign Spell

POSTDATA:

Sovereign Spell

NEWMARKET:

Sovereign Spell

Telegraph:

Sovereign Spell

The Guardian:

Sovereign Spell

Daily Mail:

Sovereign Spell

Daily Mirror:

Sovereign Spell

The Star:

Sovereign Spell