August 30 / 15.50 Chester

15.50

Good

British Stallions Stud EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £20616
  • 0m 7f 127y
  • Class 2
  • 7 runners
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British Stallions Stud EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £1.91
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 55

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Built upon the promise of his debut fifth at Newbury (6.5f, good) when occupying the same position at Glorious Goodwood (7f, good to soft), where he kept on well; he's the type who should have more to offer and today's extra yardage is a likely positive; he's one to consider.
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3rd

3

(5)

5th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Lion Of Alba

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

His fourth of 30 in the Britannia at the royal meeting here (1m, good to firm) in June has been this season's highlight but not disgraced when beaten under 4l at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, good to firm; first-time tongue-tie); still has to prove himself at this trip but pedigree suggests he can do so.

10/1

7th

8

(8)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Lion Of Alba

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

2yo novice winner and an always-prominent fourth of 30 on handicap debut at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) last month; not so hot at Newmarket (1m) three weeks ago, which sees a tongue-tie enlisted today; his dam being a 1m4f/1m5f winner heightens interest in this new trip.

20/1

OUR TIP

3/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 1 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
5-4 favourite when winning five-runner newcomers' race over C&D (good to firm) four weeks ago; that form has been let down by those who have run since and he carries a 6lb penalty today, but he's in good hands to improve and is entitled to respect.
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3

(2)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:40 York

Laazm

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

5-4 favourite when winning newcomers' race at Chester (7.5f, good to firm) in August; beaten 5l when runner-up under a penalty in novice there (7.5f, good to firm) last time but he's in good hands to progress and is one to consider on nursery debut.

4/1

2nd

1

(6)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:50 Chester

Laazm

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

5-4 favourite when winning five-runner newcomers' race over C&D (good to firm) four weeks ago; that form has been let down by those who have run since and he carries a 6lb penalty today, but he's in good hands to improve and is entitled to respect.

3/1

1st

1

(5)

3rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Laazm

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

60,000euros yearling; Mehmas half-brother to three winners, notably Native Tribe (1m 2yo/1m2f; RPR 97); dam French 1m4f scorer, out of Irish Oaks winner; major stable; warrants respect.

7/4

Form: 46

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
150,000euros yearling who took a step forward and wasn't beaten far when sixth of eight at Ffos Las (7.3f, good) last time on his second start, when failing to settle and denied a clear run; could get closer to the target if this pans out more favourably.
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2nd

4

(6)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

14:02 Bath

Dryburgh

9st 11lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Oli Rix

Still a maiden but he posted a very good second in 1m2f Doncaster handicap in June; reportedly finished lame when ninth of 13 at Ayr (1m2f) only run since so not ruled out after a break.

9/1

9th

6

(10)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Dryburgh

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Oli Rix

0-10; runner-up in two of his last three races, failing to get a clear run when a close second at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) two months ago; on a positive trajectory but with more required from 4lb higher.

7/1

Form: 7

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
16-1, weakened into 9l seventh on debut at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) this month; improvement needed but he's likely to come on for that initial experience and his dam was a triple Group 3 winner; not ruled out.
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2nd

1

(9)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

18:45 Ffos Las

Senor Campanaro

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Landed a four-runner Newcastle nursery (7f, AW; first start since being gelded) in December, but hasn't shown a great deal in his other six outings including four on turf; opposable despite the drop in grade.

8/1

8th

6

(11)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 5

17:15 Haydock

Senor Campanaro

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Reared at the start and couldn't get into it at Newmarket (7f, good) last month when back from a break; won a four-runner nursery at Newcastle (7f, AW) in December on his first run since being gelded and he drops back in grade today; could have a part to play.

8/1

Form: 3 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Backed into 9-4 favouritism for his debut at Haydock (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago, when he kept on well for third having been outpaced; with a top trainer and the step up in trip may well be a positive move.
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5th

5

(7)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:50 Chester

No Direction

9st 4lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Backed into 9-4 favouritism for his debut at Haydock (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago, when he kept on well for third having been outpaced; with a top trainer and the step up in trip may well be a positive move.

7/2

5

(7)

10th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Haydock

No Direction

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Colt by Space Blues and first foal of Group-placed 6f 2yo winner (RPR 97); stable is operating at an excellent strike-rate with 2yos; interesting newcomer, especially if strong in the betting.

15/8

Form: 3

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Weak in the betting but showed promise when third of seven at 9-1 on recent debut at Doncaster (7f, good to firm); he cost 230,000gns last October and his dam was a Group-placed 8.4f winner; open to improvement; chance.
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6th

2

(4)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:50 Chester

Amirlan

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Weak in the betting but showed promise when third of seven at 9-1 on recent debut at Doncaster (7f, good to firm); he cost 230,000gns last October and his dam was a Group-placed 8.4f winner; open to improvement; chance.

4/1

2

(2)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

14:32 Doncaster

Amirlan

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Charlie Johnston

230,000gns yearling; second foal; dam Group-placed 8.4f winner (RPR 104), sister to winners Delphi (Australian 1m4f Group 2) and Matchless (7f-1m4f Flat and 2m hurdle), out of 6f 2yo Group 3 winner; yard 19% with 2yos this season and the market should be informative on debut.

4/1

Form: 7

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
80-1, always behind on debut at Haydock (7f, good) this month.
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7th

12

(11)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 5

17:25 Chester

Risk Averse Rebel

8st 4lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Gary Hanmer

Yet to get his head in front but he got back on track with third of 11 in 1m2f handicap here eight days ago; more is required from 4lb out of the handicap though.

16/1

3rd

11

(1)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 5

14:47 Chester

Risk Averse Rebel

8st 7lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Gary Hanmer

12-race maiden; regularly placed since moving into handicaps, including when beaten a short-head over 1m4f here (good ground) in July; too free when disappointing at Windsor since; ground a query.

14/1

8th

8

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:55 Windsor

Risk Averse Rebel

8st 11lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Gary Hanmer

Modest form on turf and AW, still a maiden after 11 races but his latest defeat was by a nose in a ten-runner handicap at Chester (1m4f, good); placed in five of his eight handicaps and, although he has his quirks with high head carriage, no surprise if he is in serious contention.

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £5.40
Straight Forecast £4.47
Trifecta £23.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Lion Of Alba

SPOTLIGHT:

No Direction

D Express:

Amirlan

LAMBOURN:

Laazm

The Star:

Dryburgh

Daily Record:

No Direction

TOPSPEED:

Lion Of Alba

POSTDATA:

Lion Of Alba

The Times:

Lion Of Alba

Telegraph:

Lion Of Alba

The Guardian:

Lion Of Alba

Daily Mail:

Lion Of Alba

Daily Mirror:

Lion Of Alba

The Sun:

Lion Of Alba