September 17 / 16.00 Newbury

16.00

Good

Racing TV EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 15 runners
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Racing TV EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.80
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 95

Last run: 85 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field over 6.5f here on his debut in May; better form when fifth of seven in a good 7f novice at Doncaster in June; should be capable of better and he hasn't got much to find on form.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14

(11)

14th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

20:10 Chepstow

Afterlife

9st 0lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

ducked right start, towards rear

33/1

14

(11)

14th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

20:10 Chepstow

Afterlife

9st 0lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

ducked right start, towards rear, pushed along over 3f out

33/1

6th

11

(12)

27th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Leicester

Afterlife

8st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

Looked promising as a 2yo but has become very disappointing on the AW since the autumn and is not yet proven on ground slower than good to soft.

20/1

2nd
4 (13)
Caragio

16/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to 2000 Guineas runner-up Tip Two Win (won first time out; RPR 118) and two other winners; dam a fair winning sprinter; has been gelded; enough appeal on paper to warrant a look in the betting.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(1)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Caragio

9st 10lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

Began his 3yo campaign with a BHA mark of 93; a lot of water has flowed under the bridge since but he has bounced back to form for Adam Kirby, finishing second at Chelmsford in March (7f) before an easy win at Yarmouth ten days ago (6f, good to firm); 3lb well in under a penalty; obvious chance.

6/4

1st

4

(1)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

15:45 Yarmouth

Caragio

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

A fairly useful 7f winner at his best; gambled on for his new yard and and shaped well when second of 11 in 7f Chelmsford handicap 26 days ago, just edged out having been set plenty to do; up 3lb but he can make amends with cheekpieces refitted.

2/1

2nd

3

(8)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Caragio

9st 7lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Adam Kirby

Out of sorts last year for Martin Dunne but was previously a dual winner for Roger Teal, including under Adam Kirby who has recently commenced his training career and now houses this gelding; interesting off reduced mark dropped in class, with a revival possible.

5/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Newcomer by No Nay Never; dam placed 8.4f-10.5f, sister to very useful 1m-1m4f winner Astronomer and half-sister to 1m Group 3 winner Lady's First; check the betting.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(8)

25th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Newbury

Bloomwithgrace

9st 11lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Roger Teal

0-15, but having dropped a long way in the weights she only went down by a head and a neck when third of ten at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) 15 days ago; capable of another big run from the same mark; visor replaces cheekpieces.

15/2

3rd

5

(8)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

20:40 Windsor

Bloomwithgrace

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Teal

Weakened in the final furlong when fifth of seven in a fillies' handicap over C&D four weeks ago; now 0-14 and others appeal more for win purposes.

12/1

7/1

Form: 6

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bred to stay middle distances; made an encouraging start over 7.5f at Ffos Las three weeks ago, keeping on late to take sixth of the 13 runners; more to come but perhaps over further.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

9

(6)

10th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

19:15 Sandown

Muktamil

8st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Marcus Tregoning

Advanced his RPR with each start in three 7f/1m novices on turf (good/good to soft) at the end of last summer; subsequently gelded; it's taken a bit of time to get him back to the track but this trip should suit on breeding and it'll be interesting to see how strong the market vibes are.

11/4

4th

11

(9)

17th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Newbury

Muktamil

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Marcus Tregoning

chased leader, pushed along over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon hard pressed and headed, ran green and carried left inside final furlong, weakened inside final 110yds

7/1

6th

9

(6)

26th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

14:10 Ffos Las

Muktamil

9st 7lb

J: Dane O’Neill

T: Marcus Tregoning

slowly away, towards rear of midfield, shaken up 3f out, well held but kept on inside final furlong

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
30,000gns foal, 30,000gns yearling; second foal of a 7f-1m winner (RPR 93), herself from a good family; stable have some useful 2yos in their ranks and he needs a market check.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

(7)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:55 Haydock

Bishops Crown

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

His three wins have come over 6f but he's hinted when running well over that trip this summer that this return to 7f is worth exploring; versatile ground-wise and could be in with a chance.

10/1

10

(1)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:30 Windsor

Bishops Crown

9st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

C&D winner last year; promising efforts over C&D and at Yarmouth (both on soft) last month but he found things happening too quickly on good to firm ground over C&D on Monday; blinkers now replaced by a new visor.

16/1

9th

12

(2)

11th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:10 Windsor

Bishops Crown

8st 8lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Form off current mark, all in Class 4, features a success over C&D in 2024 and placed efforts the last twice; steps up two grades but Oliver Carmichael takes off a handy 7lb; could go well.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
100,000gns yearling; half-brother to winners Forza Orta (1m3f-1m5f; RPR 95) and Big Reaction (7f 2yo; 81); unraced dam closely related to Oaks winner Alexandrova; stable's newcomers often come on for a run but he's certainly bred for the job.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

9

(8)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Fox Journey

9st 3lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

No win since May 2024 when trained by Sir Michael Stoute (below form last year for Kevin Ryan) but second of 14 off almost a career-low mark at Musselburgh (1m4f, good; under Zak Wheatley) one month ago was easily his most competitive show since; back up 2lb and needs to build on that revival.

13/2

2nd

5

(4)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Fox Journey

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

No win since May 2024 when trained by Sir Michael Stoute; below form last year for Kevin Ryan, followed by a 22,000gns sale in October; he's 23lb below his peak mark but the tide needs to turn.

25/1

5

(3)

13th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Fox Journey

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Kevin Ryan

On a losing run but he comes here on the back of a solid fifth of nine in 1m2f handicap at Pontefract 18 days ago; he can make his presence felt from a slipping mark with cheekpieces added.

12/1

7th
12 (7)
Palamon

11/4

Form: 2

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Couldn't cope with a useful rival at Newmarket on his debut five weeks ago (7f, good to firm) but he drew clear of the third and it was a promising start; that's the best form on offer and he needs taking seriously.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 2

16:40 Sandown

Palamon

10st 10lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Returned to form and rewarded heavy market support at Bangor (2m4f, good; tongue-tie refitted) last month, his fifth start for Dan Skelton; just a respectable sixth under penalty in the Red Rum at Aintree (2m, good to soft) nine days later and his mark is another 5lb higher here, but he remains very much of interest.

11/4

6th

15

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

Palamon

10st 2lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Dan Skelton

Well-backed, even-money favourite at Bangor (2m4f) last Tuesday, when reverting to good ground in a reapplied tongue-tie and returning to form with a convincing win; 9lb higher in a much hotter race today but not ruled out for his top yard on the back of that stylish success.

9/1

1st

8

31st Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

15:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Palamon

11st 5lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Maiden chaser and with an overall strike-rate of 2-32; he hasn't got anything going over fences for current yard but he's dropped sharply in the weights and getting back on good ground can only help; would be interesting if the market offered encouragement.

5/2

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal of a 7f 2yo/US 1m winner (RPR 91), herself a half-sister to 1000 Guineas winner Special Duty; looks the part on paper but hooded for her debut.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(1)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

16:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Silvretta

9st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

ducked left start, raced in third

7/2

1st

7

(8)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Newcastle (AW)

Silvretta

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Runner-up on her last three starts, including when a beaten odds-on favourite at Windsor (6f, good) five weeks ago; possesses AW experience (Polytrack) and sets the benchmark on all known form; surely won't have many better chances to break the maiden; the logical choice.

4/11

2nd

12

(1)

9th Oct 2023

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

15:50 Windsor

Silvretta

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Notable effort at Newmarket (7f, good) last October, nearly beating the subsequent dual Group 2 scorer Sumo Sam; creditable second at Kempton (6f, AW) on belated reappearance and should build on that effort; well-bred filly who looks a winner in waiting; respected.

Evs

25/1

Form: 7

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unable to land a blow in a 7f novice at Kempton last month; a big step forward will be needed to trouble the principals.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

14

(6)

18th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Bear Force

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

never better than midfield

25/1

5th

2

(4)

4th Jul 2023

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

14:57 Brighton

Bear Force

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Ran well over 7f here as a 2yo (good to soft); struggling in handicaps this year and although the handicapper is giving him a chance, he has a great deal to prove.

8/1

10th

1

(2)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield

Bear Force

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jonathan Portman

midfield

25/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
68,000euros yearling; dam an unraced sister to Listed winner Dux Scholar; stable having a quiet year and have a modest strike-rate with 2yos in the last five seasons.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

13

(9)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

The Pug

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

He's posted a couple of respectable fourth placings on AW in 2026 but is inconsistent and has won just once since 2023; others are more compelling.

16/1

9th

11

(8)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Pug

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Last of four wins came on final start for Adrian Wintle in a classified at Ffos Las (1m2f, good) last August; yet to be placed from seven starts for current yard.

12/1

11th
10 (4)
Milvus

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
35,000gns yearling; dam an unraced half-sister to Listed-placed winners Roof Fiddle (5f 2yo) and Sylvestris (GB/US 7f); others look likelier types.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

15

(10)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Milvus

8st 4lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Denis Coakley

prominent on outer

20/1

6th

11

(12)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Milvus

8st 12lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

led, headed but clear with one other after 5f

8/1

12th
5 (2)
Ectocross

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to four winners, notably Storm Rock (1m-1m2f; RPR 106), out of a 1m winner (81); he would be a rare winning 2yo newcomer for the yard.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(2)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

18:20 Epsom

Ectocross

9st 2lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Simon Dow

C&D winner who continues to drop down the weights; however, he's struggled on his five outings since last July and a major turnaround is needed.

20/1

7

(5)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Lingfield (AW)

Ectocross

9st 1lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon Dow

Won three times in 2023, including here over 1m2f, but he's not been in the same form in four starts since being gelded; possibly needed the outing over 1m at Kempton last time and now steps back up to 1m4f, which should suit, with better needed.

20/1

7

(5)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Lingfield (AW)

Ectocross

9st 1lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon Dow

Won three times in 2023, including here over 1m2f, but he's not been in the same form in four starts since being gelded; possibly needed the outing over 1m at Kempton last time and now steps back up to 1m4f, which should suit, with better needed.

20/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
38,000euros yearling, 70,000gns 2yo; first foal of an 8.5f stakes winner in the US; stable have modest strike-rate with 2yos and likely a longer-term prospect.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Started 2025 with a bang, winning four handicaps (7f-8.6f) between January and March; mixed bag this summer but he returned to form with a clear second at Kempton (1m) last Friday and went one better there (7f) yesterday; this dual course winner would have be respected if running again today.

2/1

1st

1

(5)

15th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Found only an unexposed 4yo too strong over a mile here last week; handicapped to win but he wouldn't be suited by a tactical event back at 7f.

5/4

1

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Started 2025 with a bang, winning four handicaps (7f-8.6f) between January and March; also finished second in a Class 3 handicap over C&D in April when rated 7lb higher; mixed bag this summer but he's on a good mark now and is of obvious interest back at a suitable level.

5/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
82,000euros foal, £100,000 yearling; dam a 1m6f winner (RPR 79), herself a half-sister to US Grade 2 winner Grandeur; sire an influence for speed but there is plenty of stamina on the bottom line of his pedigree; may need further than 7f; wears cheekpieces for debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(9)

13th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lancillotto

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charles Hills

Not finished within 10l of the winner in his first three outings, though he had an excuse at Nottingham last time (hung badly right leaving the stalls and lost plenty of ground); handicaps still likely to be more his thing, though.

66/1

5th

8

(10)

26th Oct 2022

Heavy

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

13:00 Nottingham

Lancillotto

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Charles Hills

dwelt start, in rear, hung badly right soon after start, soon well behind, headway from 4f out, pushed along 2f out, nearest finish (jockey said colt hung violently right-handed leaving the stalls losing many lengths as a result)

33/1

14th

9

(3)

17th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Newbury

Lancillotto

9st 7lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Charles Hills

pulled hard, swerved sharply left start, midfield, pushed along over 2f out, soon lost ground and ridden, lost touch over 1f out (jockey said colt ran too free)

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
85,000gns yearling; first foal of a Group-placed 5f-7f winner (RPR 95); already gelded but he represents a powerful stable and he's one to note for market confidence.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(2)

15th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:35 Sandown

Finest Leader

9st 12lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

led, headed over 1f out, soon outpaced, weakened quickly inside final furlong

7/4

2nd

1

(3)

6th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Finest Leader

9st 11lb

J: William Buick

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

Three from three (on turf) since upped to 1m2f and fitted with cheekpieces, scoring under William Buick at Newmarket most recently; open to further progress over middle distances; major player provided he's as effective back on AW and with headgear removed.

7/2

Non-runners

Finest Leader

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £90.80
Straight Forecast £77.94
Trifecta £915.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

Palamon

Telegraph:

Fox Journey

SPOTLIGHT:

Afterlife

The Guardian:

Bishop's Crown

Daily Mirror:

Fox Journey

The Times:

Palamon

Daily Mail:

Palamon

Daily Express:

Palamon

The Sun:

Palamon

The Star:

Palamon

Daily Record:

Palamon

NEWMARKET:

Afterlife