October 23 / 13.30 Nottingham

13.30

Soft

PricedUp.Bet EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For Horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3725.46
  • 1m 0f 75y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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PricedUp.Bet EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For Horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Tenth foal; St Mark's Basilica half-brother to four winners notably Limato (6f/7f including 2yo/Group 1); likely to improve for this debut.
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4th

4

(9)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Always A Saint

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Half-brother to four winners at up to 1m2f including Limato (6f/7f including AW/Group 1; RPR 126); no impact in his qualifying runs but he made some late headway over 1m on Polytrack in final two starts last year; been gelded since and he looks interesting now upped in trip on handicap debut.

13/2

1

(2)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

13:30 Nottingham

Always A Saint

9st 7lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Charlie Fellowes

Tenth foal; St Mark's Basilica half-brother to four winners notably Limato (6f/7f including 2yo/Group 1); likely to improve for this debut.

16/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 6

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 75,000euros at the breeze-ups in May but soundly beaten at 28-1 when last of six on recent debut over C&D (good to soft) and he needs to be an entirely different proposition today.
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5

(3)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

16:48 Nottingham

Barbury Boy

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Alan King

Showed improved form when winning at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm; runner-up has won twice since) in April but he didn't settle at Haydock (1m4f, good) 25 days ago; this drop back in trip could suit and he's open to further progress.

7/4

4th

2

(6)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

14:30 Haydock

Barbury Boy

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Gelded and upped in distance, showed much improved form to win 12-runner race at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) on reappearance, pulling well clear with a rival who has since gone one better; should be at least as effective over this longer distance; still unexposed and has solid credentials.

8/11

1st

1

(2)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:25 Beverley

Barbury Boy

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Not exactly solid on autumn novice form (7f/1m) but brings sources of possible improvement, namely a gelding operation, switch to handicap level and new trip; not ruled out.

11/2

Form: 5

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Beaten just over 11l when fifth of 11 at 22-1 on debut at Salisbury (1m, good) three weeks ago, but that run wasn't devoid of promise and he's from a family connections have done well with; open to improvement and not ruled out.
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6th

8

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:25 York

Bridge Of Eagles

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David Menuisier

11-2 for handicap/seasonal debut at Goodwood (1m2f, good) three weeks ago and showed improved form to come from off the pace and win narrowly; the runner-up went one better on Monday; open to further improvement and the 3lb rise will probably underestimate him.

3/1

1st

1

(2)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

17:00 Goodwood

Bridge Of Eagles

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David Menuisier

Failed to build on earlier promise when sixth of 13 in 1m Kempton maiden last autumn; has since been gelded and he remains with potential now going into handicaps.

8/1

Form: 52

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Left last month's debut at Ayr (1m, good to soft) behind when 5l second of four there (1m, heavy) a fortnight ago; this half-brother to the useful Bill Silvers could continue to progress and is one to consider.
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1st

1

(3)

26th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

15:20 Redcar

Gaelic Approach

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Record in small-field handicaps reads 212 and he finds himself in another one; may again enjoy the run of the race in front and has a good chance of seeing it out.

2/5

2nd

3

(1)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

18:40 Hamilton

Gaelic Approach

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Improved form sent handicapping over 1m4f for both starts this term, taking second at Wolverhampton (AW) and getting off the mark at Leicester (good); both were in small fields but the former race has had its form boosted substantially and the latter ended up as a clearcut win after he went on over 2f out; latest 3lb rise probably underestimates him.

11/8

1st

2

(3)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

16:52 Leicester

Gaelic Approach

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Advanced his form after a five-month absence (gelded) when runner-up in 1m4f Wolverhampton handicap four weeks ago; up 2lb but he's well in the mix.

2/1

Form: 7

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Too green to do himself justice when well beaten at 11-2 on debut at Chepstow (7f, good) in August; however, he's been given some time by his top trainer and it will be no surprise if he takes a big step forward today.
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5

(9)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

13:30 Nottingham

Gypsy Beat

9st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ralph Beckett

Too green to do himself justice when well beaten at 11-2 on debut at Chepstow (7f, good) in August; however, he's been given some time by his top trainer and it will be no surprise if he takes a big step forward today.

11/1

7th

1

(6)

19th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

18:00 Chepstow

Gypsy Beat

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Fifth living foal; half-brother to an Italian 1m1f winner and a French Flat/hurdle winner; dam 9.3f winner; with a top stable but by Irish St Leger winner Jukebox Jury and very likely to need further than 7f to be seen to best effect.

5/1

Form: 48

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Always behind when fourth of five at 7-1 on debut at Sandown (7f, soft) last month then soundly beaten in mid-division in sales race at Longchamp (1m, very soft); improvement is needed but he's with a respected trainer and this is a much more realistic task than last time; interesting.
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10th

5

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Sandown

Montague Menace

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Took a 7f Lingfield maiden (AW) on his comeback in March but bombed out when strong in the market on his handicap debut at Epsom (8.5f, good) next time; finished 12th of 14 at York a fortnight ago and has a point to prove now.

40/1

12th

11

(12)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Montague Menace

8st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Possibly didn't take to Epsom (8.5f) last time when beaten favourite on handicap debut; recorded a ready success in Lingfield maiden (7f, AW) in his only other start this term and may still have more to offer.

12/1

5th

2

(6)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:23 Epsom

Montague Menace

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Gelded ahead of his AW debut when readily landing Lingfield maiden (7f) on last month's return; will probably need more on this switch back to turf/handicap debut but it's still early days and he warrants consideration.

5/2

Form: 6

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Brother to two winners and dam was a German 1m6f Group 3 winner; however, he was an 11l sixth of eight at 12-1 on debut at Catterick (7f, soft) three weeks ago and needs to leave that behind.
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11th

4

(7)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:48 Catterick

Hansteen

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Well held in two outings in the mud last autumn and likely to be more one for handicaps after this.

50/1

7

(10)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

13:30 Nottingham

Hansteen

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Brother to two winners and dam was a German 1m6f Group 3 winner; however, he was an 11l sixth of eight at 12-1 on debut at Catterick (7f, soft) three weeks ago and needs to leave that behind.

25/1

6th

3

(7)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:08 Catterick

Hansteen

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: John & Sean Quinn

34,000euros yearling; fifth foal; brother to winners Heal The World (French 7.5f/1m) and Hey Little Moon (German 1m1f); dam German 1m3f/1m6f winner; gelded ahead of this debut but needs checking in the betting.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
35,000gns yearling; seventh foal; Sea The Moon half-brother to four winners including Pure Dreamer (6f-1m; RPR 103) and Consolidation (7f including 2yo; 99); trainer can ready one first time and had a 2yo newcomer go very close at Kempton last week at 18-1; not ruled out on debut.
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7th

4

(1)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

18:25 Southwell (AW)

Pure Moon

8st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

Eye-catching second on his Nottingham debut (8.3f, heavy) in October and he built on that with a near-miss on his reappearance here (1m4f) 25 days ago; had some steering issues in that race but he finished well for a clear second and sets the standard on that form; key player.

5/4

2nd

5

(2)

5th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Pure Moon

8st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Tom Clover

35,000gns yearling by Sea The Moon; 18-1 and slowly into stride for novice at Nottingham (1m, heavy) last October but he gradually worked his way forward to emerge in second of 12; swiftly raised to 1m4f and brings clear potential, so he looks a leading contender.

9/4

8

(11)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

13:30 Nottingham

Pure Moon

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

35,000gns yearling; seventh foal; Sea The Moon half-brother to four winners including Pure Dreamer (6f-1m; RPR 103) and Consolidation (7f including 2yo; 99); trainer can ready one first time and had a 2yo newcomer go very close at Kempton last week at 18-1; not ruled out on debut.

14/1

Form: 7

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Opened at 40-1 and backed into 14-1 when seventh of 11 on debut at Salisbury (1m, good) three weeks ago; it will be interesting to see if his supporters return but a chunk of improvement is needed today.
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4th

4

(4)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Als River

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Horton

Improved placing each start last year but, having been gelded, he returned with a low-key sixth on handicap debut at Nottingham three weeks ago (upped to 1m2f; 9-2; behind Extraterrestrial); rather watch.

13/2

6th

5

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

15:32 Nottingham

Als River

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: James Horton

Fair form in three quick runs last autumn, finishing third of 14 at Chelmsford on the most recent of them (1m); stamina in bottom half of his pedigree but this opening mark will demand improvement; gelded since last run.

10/1

Form: 23

Last run: 89 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Runner-up at 50-1 on debut at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) in July and similar form when third at Chester (7f, good) 15 days later; absent since and set to be on slower ground for his return, but there's every chance this trip will suit and he's a leading contender if reproducing his summer promise.
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6th

1

(7)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Oratorical

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Loughnane

Substantial improvement to win novice at Nottingham in October, followed by creditable sixth of seven in French Listed race (both 1m on heavy); however, eased right down from 4f out on handicap/seasonal debut at Newmarket (1m2f, good; 22-1) three weeks ago, after which it's hard to approach him with confidence.

20/1

8th

2

(1)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:17 Newmarket

Oratorical

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: David Loughnane

Three months off before showing substantial improvement to win 12-runner novice at Nottingham (1m, heavy) in October; creditable sixth of seven in French Listed race on final outing; better is needed on this handicap/seasonal debut but it looks like he'll surely stay.

7/1

Form: 38

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Encouraging third of ten at 11-1 in newcomers' race at Kempton (7f, AW) in August but a lesser run followed there (1m) last month and others in this line-up make greater appeal.
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11

(12)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

13:30 Nottingham

Tales Old As Time

9st 3lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Encouraging third of ten at 11-1 in newcomers' race at Kempton (7f, AW) in August but a lesser run followed there (1m) last month and others in this line-up make greater appeal.

33/1

10

(8)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Tales Old As Time

9st 3lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Battled greenness but managed to place in 7f newcomers race here last month (sent off 11-1); form nothing special but a similar outcome could ensue here.

9/1

8

(6)

11th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Kempton (AW)

Tales Old As Time

9st 5lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

January foal by Time Test; £3,000 yearling; first foal; dam placed 6f 2yo (RPR 61), half-sister to winners Rogue Sensation (useful 6f 2yo), Tchaikovsky (7f 2yo) and Kensington (1m4f/12.5f), out of 1m2f winner, is granddaughter of 1m2f-1m4f Group 1 winner Islington; stable had a 28-1 winning 2yo newcomer last month.

14/1

Form: 73

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Inexperience evident before and during the race on last month's debut at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) and she improved upon that run when a close third at Leicester (1m, good to soft) recently; could continue to progress and she's a possible player this afternoon.
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4th

1

(3)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Charlotte Corday

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Walker

Off the mark in a nursery over C&D in November and ran well to finish third of six behind Fille Imbassee at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) next time, but latest effort over 9.5f here was a step backwards; needs a resurgence.

6/1

6th

5

(4)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Charlotte Corday

9st 4lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ed Walker

Never far away when winning over 8.6f here in November (4lb worse off now with runner-up Phantom Watch); good third of six off this mark at Lingfield four weeks ago; apprentice takes off a handy 7lb and she should make another bold bid.

6/1

3rd

2

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

12:55 Redcar

Charlotte Corday

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ed Walker

Heavy ground was a feasible excuse last time and she had previously finished a close third on good to soft at Leicester (1m); could easily be a factor off this mark.

5/2

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Payout
Exacta £104.30
Straight Forecast £91.27
Trifecta £514.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Charlotte Corday

The Times:

Oratorical

SPOTLIGHT:

Bridge Of Eagles

D Express:

Al's River

Telegraph:

Bridge Of Eagles

LAMBOURN:

Charlotte Corday

Daily Mirror:

Charlotte Corday

The Star:

Charlotte Corday

Daily Record:

Charlotte Corday

The Guardian:

Oratorical

Daily Mail:

Oratorical

The Sun:

Oratorical