September 09 / 19.20 Salisbury

19.20

Good To Soft

Symonds Event Catering British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 1m 1f 201y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Symonds Event Catering British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Thunderstorms

OUR TIP

Abandoned

Form: 1-

Last run: 275 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Looked a colt of some potential when pulling 3l clear of his closest pursuer to win ten-runner novice at Kempton (1m, AW; 3-1) on only outing last year; has a nine-month absence and 7lb penalty to overcome but he's well-bred (should stay at least 1m2f) and has to be taken seriously on his return.
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4th

14

(3)

15th Jul 2023

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:10 York

Nobel

8st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Andrew Balding

Impressed in novice events (1m/1m2f, AW/good) on first two starts and bounced back from two disappointing runs (1m2f, soft/good to firm) when easily making all at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) a fortnight ago; capitalised on an easy lead last time but this very lightly raced 4yo could have more to offer now things have clicked again, and he's ahead of the handicapper under a 5lb penalty.

10/1

1st

4

(6)

1st Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 3

15:50 Newcastle (AW)

Nobel

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

made all, set steady pace, switched to centre 3f out, increased tempo and went clear over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on well, unchallenged

5/1

5

(6)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 3

15:15 Sandown

Nobel

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Impressed in novice events on first two starts, latterly over 1m2f on good at Epsom last September; however, well beaten in Listed race at Newmarket (1m2f, soft) in October and tenth of 13 in handicap at York (1m2f, good to firm) four weeks ago; he was favourite in the latter, following wind surgery and with his tongue tied, but weakened in the final 2f; questions to answer.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in bumpers and over hurdles; impossible to fancy.
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7th

3

(7)

20th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

13:50 Southwell (AW)

Half Nelson

9st 8lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Grace Harris

Holds weak claims on bumper, hurdles and Flat form; looks a decidedly modest maiden and is opposed.

40/1

8th

6

(1)

5th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Half Nelson

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Grace Harris

Down the field here (1m6f) last week, taking overall record (bumpers/hurdles/Flat) to 0-12; yet to finish in the first five; improvement needed.

25/1

10th

5

(5)

28th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Half Nelson

9st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Grace Harris

held up in last

33/1

Form: 9

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away and green when well held at Ffos Las (150-1) two weeks ago; almost certainly more of a long-term prospect.
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7th

4

19th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Worcester

Midnight Shimmer

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Neil Mulholland

0-8 on the Flat; placed off basement marks on consecutive 1m6f AW starts in February/March and has winning jumpers in his pedigree but will need to take very well to hurdling to pose a threat here.

33/1

6th

6

(3)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Midnight Shimmer

9st 0lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Neil Mulholland

Low-mileage 6yo who was placed over C&D before going close over this trip at Southwell; disappointing when stepped up 2m back at Southwell latest but he's a contender on his 1m6f form; fitted with first-time cheekpieces.

8/1

6th

6

(3)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Midnight Shimmer

9st 0lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Neil Mulholland

prominent, led after 1f

8/1

Abandoned

Form: 56

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped well behind some useful rivals at Newmarket (1m2f, good) in April, then off four months and only sixth of ten at Southwell (1m3f, AW; 11-2); he's since been gelded and retains potential; dangerous to rule out.
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3rd

3

15th Oct 2024

Good

2m 2f 94y

15:20 Punchestown

Byker

11st 2lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Good novice hurdler who went down narrowly in the Boodles at Cheltenham in 2023; subsequent form was disappointing however, last seen when well held on the Flat in the Spring; good bit to find on ratings here.

10/1

Abandoned

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
100,000gns yearling; by Kingman; dam 1m3f-1m6f winner at 4yrs (including Listed; RPR 103), half-sister to 1m4f winner Return Ace out of unraced half-sister to 2m4f Group 1 winner San Sebastian; bred to be useful and well worth a market check on debut for a yard in excellent form.
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7th

8

(7)

29th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Chantico

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Outstayed in 2m novice hurdle three weeks ago; has form at up to 1m3f on the Flat; still seeking first win for current yard but went close at Bath in April; new trip presents a question mark.

14/1

4th

1

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

13:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Chantico

11st 2lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Had 1-14 strike-rate on the Flat but showed some fairly useful form at up to 1m3f; his tendency to race too freely is a worry on this hurdling debut but he's a half-brother to smart hurdler Golden Ace; interesting to see how he fares.

7/2

6th

6

(7)

12th May 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:52 Newcastle (AW)

Chantico

9st 5lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

slowly into stride, pulled hard, held up in rear

10/1

Form: 42222- BF

Last run: 347 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Consistent as 2yo and his form has substance, runner-up last four starts (7f-1m) on ground ranging from good to firm to good to soft; an absence of nearly a year is clearly of some concern (has been gelded) but if he's ready to do himself justice he's probably the one to beat; should stay 1m2f.
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1st

2

(1)

21st Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Firth Of Clyde

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

held up in last, headway from over 3f out, going best when pressed leader from over 2f out, pushed along when led over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, soon edged right

3/1

3rd

4

(1)

10th Oct 2022

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:50 Windsor

Firth Of Clyde

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

pulled hard, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, bit short of room and bumped rival twice over 1f out, went third and kept on inside final furlong

4/6

2nd

5

(3)

15th Sep 2022

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

17:10 Pontefract

Firth Of Clyde

9st 7lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

took keen hold, prominent, headway going easily 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on but no chance with winner final 110yds

2/1

Form: 5-

Last run: 268 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has a useful middle-distance pedigree and he shaped better than the bare result when fifth of ten at Kempton (1m, AW; 12-1) last December, finishing well from a poor position after a slow start; open to plenty of improvement and a key contender after nine months off.
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1st

6

(13)

16th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Kempton (AW)

Melfet

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

raced wide early, midfield, headway and went second after 2f, led over 2f out, ridden and ran green over 1f out, went clear inside final furlong, kept on strongly

7/2

Form: 52

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved markedly from debut when beaten head at Chelmsford (1m, AW; 13-2) last month, making much of the running; may do better still if staying this longer trip, although his pedigree suggests that's not guaranteed.
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9th

8

(9)

3rd Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

21:00 Musselburgh

Regal Rambler

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Seven-race maiden who has been well held in turf handicaps (1m/1m2f) in both his runs this season; looks feasibly treated on his best form but he needs a visor to help spark him back into action.

14/1

6

(13)

13th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Regal Rambler

9st 8lb

J: Thore Hammer Hansen

T: Alice Haynes

Safely held in two turf handicaps last month (1m/1m2f) and now 0-7; might be aided by first-time visor here and the return to Tapeta ought to suit but he's drawn wide and others have more pressing claims.

10/1

6th

10

(2)

25th May 2023

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 5

18:12 Sandown

Regal Rambler

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

prominent

12/1

Abandoned

Form: 02

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelded and had wind surgery before improved second of 12 at Kempton (1m, AW; 7-2) three weeks ago, racing freely but keeping on; will need more progress if he's to win this but he's in good hands and it's certainly possible.
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No Results Found

Form: 0-

Last run: 473 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Plenty of quality in her pedigree but she was tailed off on her only start for James Tate in May 2021 and was sold for just 5,000gns that summer; difficult to recommend.
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12th

6

(3)

20th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Dulcet Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Brett Johnson

prominent, soon went second

12/1

12th

6

(3)

20th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Dulcet Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Brett Johnson

prominent, soon went second

12/1

13th

2

(5)

10th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:22 Lingfield (AW)

Dulcet Spirit

9st 10lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Brett Johnson

led, headed and prominent after 2f

10/1

Verdict

Firth Of Clyde had some solid 2yo form and is the one to beat if returning from almost a year off at the top of his game, but the vote goes to the well-bred MELFET who has plenty of potential and is taken to build on the promise of last winter’s debut. Third on the list, also returning from a layoff, is the unbeaten Nobel, with Regal Rambler and Wessall also considered.[Richard O’Brien]

Selections

Telegraph:

Nobel

TOPSPEED:

Firth Of Clyde

NEWMARKET:

Wessall

SPOTLIGHT:

Melfet

Daily Mirror:

Regal Rambler

Daily Mail:

Wessall

The Sun:

Wessall

The Times:

Melfet

Daily Express:

Nobel

The Star:

Nobel

Daily Record:

Nobel

POSTDATA:

Firth Of Clyde

LAMBOURN:

Firth Of Clyde

The Guardian:

Firth Of Clyde