October 23 / 16.45 Chelmsford (AW)

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Flutter Proudly Supporting Pancreatic Cancer UK EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B/C/D) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Flutter Proudly Supporting Pancreatic Cancer UK EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B/C/D) (GBB)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

Form: 38

Last run: 131 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third of nine on his debut at Brighton (6f, good) in May but went backwards from that when down the field at Chester (6f, good to soft; dwelt start) 131 days ago; off since and gelded; AW debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:40 Epsom

Eduardo Calderon

9st 1lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Seven-race maiden; promise in 7f handicaps this summer but he does need a jolt of improvement for today's step up in distance

4/1

3rd

6

(2)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Eduardo Calderon

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Yet to score but he went fairly close at Leicester (7f, good to firm) on his handicap debut in April; hasn't repeated that effort in two subsequent runs, including over that C&D last time, but it's still relatively early days and he's back down in grade.

8/1

4th

7

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Eduardo Calderon

8st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Second over C&D on his stable/seasonal debut in April; not quite so good at Haydock one month later but still early days and the C&D form is solid enough; high on the list.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£55,000 yearling; third foal; half-brother to winners Nibras Angel (7f; RPR 92) and Doha Bu Thaila (Qatari 6.5f-10.5f); dam 7f/1m winner (78); watch the betting on debut.
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Distance / Class
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5th

6

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

14:15 Musselburgh

Thankfully Simmy

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

In decent nick without winning this season until tried in cheekpieces when a below-par sixth of ten to Mereside Princess in 1m Carlisle handicap last month; more is required.

11/1

6th

2

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

16:35 Carlisle

Thankfully Simmy

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Six-race maiden who has broadly consistent RPRs; made late headway from rear over 7f at Doncaster on turf debut most recently; possibilities upped further in trip, provided he takes well to first-time headgear.

9/2

6th

3

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Doncaster

Thankfully Simmy

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Proving consistent; gelded before a keen-going fourth of seven in 6f Newcastle handicap last month; he remains with some potential at this trip if proving more tractable.

15/2

OUR TIP

Form: 7375

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Can race freely, just as he did when third at Ffos Las (7.5f, good) behind a subsequent French Group 3 winner; didn't see a mile out on soft ground at Windsor next time but shaped well when dropped to 6f in a handicap at Kempton (AW) 15 days ago; back into a novice with good claims.
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3

(3)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Titanck

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Can race freely, just as he did when third at Ffos Las (7.5f, good) behind a subsequent French Group 3 winner; didn't see a mile out on soft ground at Windsor next time but shaped well when dropped to 6f in a handicap at Kempton (AW) 15 days ago; back into a novice with good claims.

5/1

8

(5)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Titanck

9st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Richard Hughes

Had some learning to do when a close third at Ffos Las (extended 7f) to a subsequent French Group 3 winner but he couldn't sustain his effort over 1m at Windsor (soft; joint-favourite) last month; can pull hard so the drop to 6f could suit now handicapping.

7/1

7th

4

(10)

1st Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 2

17:30 Windsor

Titanck

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Both starts at about 7f, finishing midfield at Ascot then taking a step forward with third-place finish at Ffos Las (good); bred to be suited by going up in distance; likely player who is a similar type to Arbaawy.

9/2

Form: 42422 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Didn't see the trip out when fourth at Newcastle (7f, AW) in July but has been runner-up at Thirsk (6f, good) and Newcastle (6f, AW) in two starts being gelded; blinkers now go on and he sets the standard.
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4

(2)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Zoiros

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Didn't see the trip out when fourth at Newcastle (7f, AW) in July but has been runner-up at Thirsk (6f, good) and Newcastle (6f, AW) in two starts being gelded; blinkers now go on and he sets the standard.

11/8

2nd

4

(2)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Zoiros

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Good effort when second over C&D (second start) in June; made a big move before not staying 7f here next time and was gelded before finishing a solid second of 16 at Thirsk (6f, good) last month; leading contender.

6/5

2nd

8

(12)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Thirsk

Zoiros

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Has shown promise all three starts, losing two places near the finish when fourth of ten at Newcastle (7f, AW; subsequently gelded) on latest; should be suited by today's drop back to 6f; remains open to improvement and commands plenty of respect.

5/1

Form: 87

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field on AW in two starts at Wolverhampton (6f) and Southwell (7f) and may be one for handicaps.
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3rd

12

(2)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Apex Star

9st 4lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: William Knight

0-9 but he has run several good races in defeat this summer, most recently finishing third of eight at Leicester (6f, good to firm) four weeks ago; each-way shout once again.

8/1

3rd

8

(4)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:50 Leicester

Apex Star

9st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

0-8 but he was a front-running second of 11 at Bath (5.5f, good; beaten 3l) last month; however, he dropped away after showing early speed at Windsor (5f, good to firm; reported to have stopped quickly) three weeks ago and needs to bounce back.

6/1

11th

10

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Apex Star

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: William Knight

0-7 but a drop to 5.7f at Bath (good; unraced on firmer) last time produced a front-running second of 11 off today's mark; admittedly beaten 3l but he was clear at one stage and this first attempt at 5f is interesting.

5/1

Form: 3

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
30,000gns yearling; half-brother to 5f AW 2yo winner Havana Blast (RPR 90); showed plenty of promise when a close third of 12 at Kempton (6f, AW; 8-1) on his debut 22 days ago; open to improvement; lots to like.
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1st

8

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Redcar

Argy Bhaji

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: James Fanshawe

Placed in all six starts on turf, finishing runner-up in the last four including when dropped to this trip for the first time at Wolverhampton (AW) on Tuesday; likely to run his race again, but he has become expensive to follow.

4/1

2nd

2

(6)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

20:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Argy Bhaji

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Now 0-5 but has yet to run a bad race and has been knocking on the door in 6f handicaps; solid claims.

3/1

2nd

4

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 5

14:20 Brighton

Argy Bhaji

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Fairly consistent when placed in three AW qualifying starts and it was an encouraging handicap/turf debut when second of seven at Yarmouth (again 6f, good to firm) last month; probably capable of better and he's respected.

7/4

Form: 4

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed ability but dropped away to finish last of four behind runner-up Zoiros at Newcastle (6f, AW) on debut for Richard Fahey two weeks ago; has since switched stables.
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5th

7

(6)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:48 Kempton (AW)

Roccobear

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: J R Jenkins

Yet to get off the mark but has been placed twice in handicaps this year; first-time cheekpieces are applied and he should be suited by this step up in trip.

10/1

3rd

4

(6)

12th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:50 Lingfield (AW)

Roccobear

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: J R Jenkins

Best effort when beaten less than a length on handicap debut over C&D in March; twice held since, though latest Kempton effort forgivable on account of the draw; shortlisted.

6/1

6th

2

(11)

30th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Kempton (AW)

Roccobear

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Calyx gelding who has made a solid start since joining his current yard, fifth of ten in 7f Lingfield handicap 16 days ago; no forlorn hope eased 1lb here.

16/1

Form: 5

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran green but did hint at ability when fifth of eight at Leicester (6f, good) on her debut nine days ago; now switches to AW with better needed.
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2nd

9

(8)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Backfire

9st 0lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Yet to be placed from six starts and difficult to recommend.

16/1

7th

11

(3)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Backfire

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Five-race maiden whose two handicap efforts (7f/5f) suggest she may improve for this return to 6f; not particularly easy to recommend on bare form, however.

20/1

5th

4

(4)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Backfire

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Dropped right away having raced freely in a 7f handicap here in January, her second run for new connections; had hinted at ability in novice company though and she could still have a bigger run in her; drops to 5f for the first time.

12/1

Form: 07

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed little over C&D on debut but did offer a bit more at Leicester (6f, good) nine days ago, albeit still well beaten in seventh; will likely find more suitable opportunities in handicaps.
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4th

4

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:58 Bath

Rosieisme Darling

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Hayley Burton

Two 5f Polytrack wins last winter and confirmed she's no one-trick pony with some good turf runs of late; involved.

7/4

4th

10

(7)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Rosieisme Darling

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Hayley Burton

Won twice on AW over the winter and she has run two solid races back on turf this summer; suspicion a few of these will have her measure tonight though.

12/1

2nd

3

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

19:05 Lingfield

Rosieisme Darling

9st 5lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Hayley Burton

Untried on softer than good ground; three runs on turf and the best of them came last time out when third of 12 at Windsor (6f, good) 19 days ago; was mucked about that day and this dual 5f AW winner should be fine back down in trip, especially given a likely good gallop despite the small field.

2/1

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Payout
Exacta £4.40
Straight Forecast £3.98
Trifecta £13.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Argy Bhaji

RP RATINGS:

Zoiros

The Sun:

Backfire

LAMBOURN:

Titanck

POSTDATA:

Zoiros

Telegraph:

Zoiros

The Guardian:

Zoiros

Daily Mail:

Zoiros

The Times:

Argy Bhaji

D Express:

Argy Bhaji

Daily Mirror:

Argy Bhaji

The Star:

Argy Bhaji

Daily Record:

Argy Bhaji