September 12 / 14.50 Thirsk

14.50

Soft

British EBF Future Stayers Novice Stakes (Sire And Dam Restricted Race) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £8100
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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British EBF Future Stayers Novice Stakes (Sire And Dam Restricted Race) (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh foal; half-brother to winners Sharja Queen (7f-1m2f; 112), Aristocratic Lady (6f; 106), Zabeel Queen (1m 2yo; 101) and Regal Director (1m2f turf/1m3f AW; 91); dam a smart 1m winner (102); appeals on paper, but he was pulled out of his intended debut here earlier this month after the ground had turned soft.
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5th

4

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

15:35 Sandown

Royal Rhyme

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Hindered by major traffic issues when behind two of today's rivals at Royal Ascot last time; losing run is mounting up but he's 1-1 over C&D, namely a win in the 2024 Brigadier Gerard Stakes; interesting back here.

6/1

14th

14

(11)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Royal Rhyme

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Did well initially in his career, including when beating three rivals in the 2024 Brigadier Gerard at Sandown (1m2f, soft); 0-9 since, albeit twice placed at the highest level; pulled too hard when beaten about 6l into sixth of 12 on return in a Group 3 at the Curragh (1m2f, soft) in April; never featured at Chester in a Group 2 on good since; good to firm ground is a worry.

16/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 2

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Went off 7-2 and duly figured prominently on her Carlisle debut (6f, good to firm), pushing a subsequent York nursery winner close; improvement anticipated and should go close once more; pedigree a mix of speed and stamina.
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0

3

(5)

9th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:00 Pontefract

In These Shoes

9st 8lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Gained second career success at Beverley in April (7.5f, good to soft) and some fair runs at up to 1m2f since; a possible.

7/1

3rd

9

(3)

29th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

In These Shoes

8st 13lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Both wins at about 7f but stayed on for close fourth over an extended 1m on AW most recently and may see out this slightly longer distance; looks more exposed than the other 3yos in the field, however.

10/1

4th

6

(5)

17th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

16:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

In These Shoes

8st 10lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Made a successful return at Beverley (7f, good to soft) in April and ran well on a couple of occasions subsequently; something to prove after heavy defeats the last twice, but half-sister and dam both AW winners so not impossible she could bounce back on the new surface.

9/1

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9/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 2

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 120,000gns at the breeze-ups; after signs of inexperience, he finished his race out well at Carlisle (6f, good) and that form looks all the better now with the winner Alpha Capture pushing the Gimcrack third close in a valuable sales race at Doncaster last week; by a sprinter but his dam won over 1m4f.
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10th

5

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:40 Ripon

James McHenry

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Course winner who was runner-up in the 2024 Cambridgeshire but has been lightly raced since; his keeping-on fifth of 12 over 1m1f at Musselburgh in April suggests most of that ability remains but he failed to build on it tackling 1m2f for the first time when fourth at Redcar (good to firm) four weeks ago; first-time cheekpieces worn at Redcar are retained.

13/2

4th

1

(8)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

16:30 Redcar

James McHenry

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Runner-up in the Cambridgeshire (1m1f) in September 2024 and he's raced just four times since; denied clear run when keeping on for fifth of 12 at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) recently and the return to 1m2f is worth a go; could have a part to play in first-time cheekpieces.

13/2

5th

4

(6)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

17:15 Musselburgh

James McHenry

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Three wins at about 1m and finished runner-up in the 2024 Cambridgeshire, but lightly raced since; not beaten far into fourth of ten at Kempton (1m, AW) last time, but still 5lb above his last winning mark and doesn't look solid back from another short break; stable also runs Noche Clasica.

7/1

Form: 92

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stepped up on his debut effort to finish second at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) and was probably beaten by a very good horse; cheekpieces are soon turned to but he's a leading form contender.
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10th

3

(9)

18th May 2023

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

17:20 York

Tabaretta

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

took keen hold, always behind

6/1

1st

1

(3)

30th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tabaretta

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

Gelded prior to his success on handicap debut here (8.6f) in October and he's finished close up on Tapeta (9.4f) and Polytrack (1m2f) in both runs since; still has potential after only six starts but he needs to find something extra at this new trip.

7/2

3rd

1

(1)

14th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

12:05 Lingfield (AW)

Tabaretta

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charlie Appleby

led, clear with one other 5f out, going best 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on and every chance final 110yds, eased and lost second post

2/1

10/1

Form: 92

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Much better second time out at Musselburgh (7f, good) but not sure that form amounts to a massive amount; this looks tougher.
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8th

2

(1)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:42 Ayr

Devils Kingdom

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Donald McCain

took keen hold, prominent on inner

12/1

5

16th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

14:50 Stratford

Devils Kingdom

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

took keen hold, towards rear

16/1

6th

2

16th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 103y

Class 3

17:50 Aintree

Devils Kingdom

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Struggled to cope with heavy ground on last month's seasonal/handicap debut on the Flat but was placed last summer (7f, good; RPR 72) and evidently has significant ability; a possible if he gets the trip.

13/2

33/1

Form: 74

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Doesn't look devoid of ability but smacks of one likely to be more competitive in handicaps.
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9th

7

(4)

31st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:30 Beverley

Witchford

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Sara Ender

Hasn't beaten a rival in her three handicaps, the latest back from a 411-day absence for new yard; can only be watched.

66/1

12th

11

(7)

11th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Ripon

Witchford

8st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Sara Ender

Unexposed after only five starts but absent since heavy defeat for Micky Hammond in June 2023; big leap of faith required to support him on this stable debut.

33/1

10th

1

(7)

27th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:45 Beverley

Witchford

9st 11lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

took keen hold, held up in rear

25/1

Form: 54

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten in the region of 6l in 7f maidens at Haydock (good to soft) and Musselburgh (good); will need to find a bit on those efforts and perhaps one for nurseries.
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5th

8

(1)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sea In The Dark

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Dods

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

25/1

9th

10

(11)

6th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sea In The Dark

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Maiden; mainly modest form although has shown signs of promise; tailed off on latest start (1m2f, heavy); may improve on AW debut.

16/1

Form: 9

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Also hooded on her debut when ninth of 13 at Newcastle (7f; 150-1); found some trouble but doubt she would have been involved.
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11th

6

(7)

23rd May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Delayed Action

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Brian Ellison

Triple-digit prices and beaten a long way in three novices, the latest on his return from eight months off at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) 15 days ago; nicely bred, though, and no great surprise were she to show more now switched to a handicap.

14/1

7th

4

(1)

8th May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:35 Newcastle (AW)

Delayed Action

9st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Huge prices and well beaten in two runs last summer; handicaps more suitable after this.

100/1

2

(7)

26th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Delayed Action

9st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Triple-figure prices for two 7f starts on AW and at Thirsk, showing little for the near future; handicaps more likely; hood discarded.

100/1

100/1

Form: 8

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never really in it at Carlisle (1m) and trailed home last; very opposable.
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11th

6

(11)

4th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

15:15 Thirsk

Oskar

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Poor maiden who failed to beat a rival on his reappearance in 1m Newcastle handicap three weeks ago; goes up markedly in trip but others are much more persuasive.

33/1

5th

6

(6)

14th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Oskar

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Didn't finish within 12l of the winner in four starts over 7f-1m on turf last year; half-brother to a couple of AW winners, but enough to prove on handicap debut after five months off.

20/1

4th

3

(2)

14th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:44 Redcar

Oskar

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Nigel Tinkler

raced in second, pushed along 3f out, ridden and weakened inside final furlong

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
42,000euros yearling; third foal; half-brother to 7f winner Aluqair (RPR 86; later in Bahrain); dam 1m-1m2f winner at 6yrs (74), out of a maiden half-sister to two Group 3 winners; has been gelded; probably one to watch for now.
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3rd

6

(7)

12th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

The Follower

10st 11lb

J: Miss Alice Keighley

T: David & Nicola Barron

in touch with leaders

6/1

4th

4

(6)

5th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

The Follower

9st 6lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: David & Nicola Barron

Unable to land any sort of blow in three novice races (7f-1m) but has more realistic chance to get competitive in this low-grade handicap and market support will make him of interest.

9/1

7th

1

(2)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

The Follower

10st 2lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: David & Nicola Barron

Big prices and well beaten in his two starts thus far; absent for a year and hard to make a case for.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
£32,000 yearling; first foal; dam Group/Graded stakes-placed 1m 2yo/7.5f turf winner (RPR 98), sister to 5f-6f winner Mass Gathering; not the obvious answer first time out.
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9th

10

(8)

1st Nov 2022

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:20 Redcar

Annie Be Good

8st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Nigel Tinkler

slowly away and ducked right start, towards rear, pushed along over 4f out

40/1

6th

7

(1)

14th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:44 Redcar

Annie Be Good

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

squeezed out start, slowly into stride, raced freely, in touch with leaders, pushed along 3f out, soon weakened

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £32.80
Straight Forecast £28.46
Trifecta £134.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

James McHenry

POSTDATA:

Tabaretta

The Guardian:

In These Shoes

The Times:

Royal Rhyme

RP Ratings:

James McHenry

Telegraph:

James McHenry

Daily Mail:

James McHenry

Daily Express:

James McHenry

The Star:

James McHenry

Daily Record:

James McHenry

NEWMARKET:

Tabaretta

The Sun:

Tabaretta

Daily Mirror:

In These Shoes