September 25 / 16.00 Epsom

16.00

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Federation Of Bloodstock Agents Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 1m 2f 17y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Federation Of Bloodstock Agents Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 1-

Last run: 291 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
825,000gns yearling who impressed on debut at Kempton (1m, AW) last December; absent since, which strikes a cautionary note, but there was lots to like about that victory and it will be no surprise if he plays a leading role.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

13/8

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 31

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising third on debut at Thirsk (1m, good to soft) in July and built on that to win at Newcastle (1m, AW) last time; this 500,000gns yearling could have more to offer now up in trip and he's respected under a penalty.
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9th

2

(9)

15th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Dukeman

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won final start in Britain but poor form so far here in two handicaps here and a maiden hurdle; booking of Keane clearly interesting and could be capable of better in this headgear combination; one of seven runners for the stable.

12/1

13th

1

(13)

9th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dukeman

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won final start in Britain but poor effort on yard debut here and tailed off over timber last week; first-time cheekpieces now tried; others may be on better marks.

16/1

8th

4

29th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 30y

13:10 Punchestown

Dukeman

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Twice a winner in 3-runner flat contests (rated 84) for the Crisfords on a decent surface; bought for just 7,000gns at the Newmarket Autumn Sales and faded badly in straight on yard debut at Dundalk last month; tongue-tied here for hurdles debut and may want better ground.

14/1

13/8

Form: 3

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
7-1, kept on for third of ten on debut at Pontefract (1m, good) last Thursday; his dam was a 1m6f Listed winner so there can be optimism he'll improve for his top yard now upped in trip; likeable claims.
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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: 554

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair fifth on debut at Salisbury (1m2f, good to firm) in June but tailed off on her two starts since and is therefore hard to fancy.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

8

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Bay Dream Believer

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Walford

Showed signs of a return to form at Ripon last time; no certainty to build on that effort, having been inconsistent since a hat-trick last August, but otherwise has become attractively handicapped.

8/1

5th

11

(12)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:17 Ripon

Bay Dream Believer

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Mark Walford

Rattled off a three-timer last August (two of which were over C&D); yet to get going this year, down the field at Doncaster and Nottingham; now 2lb lower than her last winning mark but doesn't look ready to take advantage.

16/1

10th

14

(13)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

18:45 Nottingham

Bay Dream Believer

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Walford

Reeled off a fast-ground hat-trick over this trip last August; also runner-up off 2lb higher at Redcar (1m2f, good to soft) in the autumn but never involved on Doncaster return three weeks ago.

25/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
There's some potential in his pedigree but there was no immediate promise when he was well beaten at 150-1 on last month's debut (1m, AW).
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6th

4

(2)

10th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newmarket (July)

Niarbyl Bay

9st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Off the mark at the eighth attempt in a 1m4f handicap at Wolverhampton (AW) last November but didn't shape with obvious short-term encouragement on his Newbury reappearance in July.

16/1

7th

2

(2)

11th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newbury

Niarbyl Bay

9st 13lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Off the mark at the eighth attempt in a 1m4f handicap at Wolverhampton last November, which was last-gasp stuff; only fifth next time at Kempton with no excuses; lacks a recent run and the yard is struggling for winners.

12/1

200/1

Form:

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Always in rear at 250-1 on recent debut at Kempton (1m4f, AW).
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1st

5

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Imperial Cult

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Won three times in the summer of 2024, including twice over C&D; several good runs in defeat last year and he starts out for George Baker (same owner) off a competitive mark; one to consider.

5/1

3

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Imperial Cult

9st 12lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Record is 3-35; couple of third-place finishes since wearing blinkers, latest at Newbury when stepped back up to 2m (usually races over middle distances); could go well in the retained headgear.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in a bumper on his debut and won over hurdles in Ireland; can be a force on the Flat if transferring his ability to this code, but takes on some interesting rivals and this 5yo may be best watched on stable debut (bought out of Mags Mullins' yard for £6,000 in May).
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11

31st Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:53 Uttoxeter

Mythical Hero

11st 9lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Adam West

Faller over fences on final start in Ireland; holds poor claims on Flat/hurdles form for current yard and took a heavy tumble at Ludlow most recently; enough to prove.

50/1

8

20th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

12:15 Ludlow

Mythical Hero

11st 4lb

J: Miss Roisin Leech

T: Adam West

Successful over hurdles in Ireland but nothing positive to report so far in Britain and not sure about the addition of a tongue-tie making the world of difference.

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £4.90
Straight Forecast £4.73
Trifecta £7.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Chantico

NEWMARKET:

Dukeman

Telegraph:

Nobel

RP Ratings:

Chantico

POSTDATA:

Chantico

The Times:

Chantico

Daily Mail:

Chantico

The Star:

Chantico

Daily Record:

Chantico

Daily Express:

Dukeman

The Sun:

Dukeman

Daily Mirror:

Nobel