October 24 / 14.55 Leicester

14.55

Good To Soft

William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4860
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 16 runners
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William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £18.60
  • Place: £3.90

Form: 65

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Posted RPRs in the 60s in two 7f events and, while he clearly has some ability, handicaps will probably be more like it.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(8)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Awtaad Prince

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Amy Murphy

Not on a bad mark but form has become patchy and much depends on what effect a change of headgear might have.

16/1

5th

6

(8)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Awtaad Prince

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Amy Murphy

Not on a bad mark but form has become patchy and much depends on what effect a change of headgear might have.

16/1

6th

7

(3)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Awtaad Prince

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Amy Murphy

took keen hold, midfield, edged left and weakened over 1f out

8/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 53

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Travelled as well as anything when an improved third at Yarmouth (6f) and she coped fine with the good to soft ground there; that run entitles her to a leading role here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

10

(3)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dear Daphne

9st 3lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: R K Watson

Good third in a 7f Cork handicap in September but failed to beat a rival in two starts since; others more likely.

50/1

13th

10

(3)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dear Daphne

9st 3lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: R K Watson

Good third in a 7f Cork handicap in September but failed to beat a rival in two starts since; others more likely.

50/1

14th

2

(3)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Dear Daphne

10st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: R K Watson

Penultimate Cork third was her best run for a while; soft ground probably against her last time so may appreciate return to this surface.

16/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 94

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a low-key start at Haydock but he offered more at York when beaten 4l behind a promising winner; a repeat of that should see him very competitive and he should improve some more.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

13

(15)

24th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Leicester

Road To The East

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

midfield, good headway over 2f out, soon pushed along, ridden and briefly disputed lead over 1f out, carried head high but kept on inside final furlong, weakened inside final 110yds, lost second final stride

13/2

4th

11

(11)

7th Oct 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:00 York

Road To The East

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

prominent, ridden and hung left over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, lost third towards finish

25/1

4th
4 (3)
Banquo

5/1

Form: 2

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
11-2 when runner-up at Pontefract (6f, good) but the odds-on winner did it comfortably and those behind him haven't done anything for the form; questionable what he achieved.
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6th

3

(4)

8th May 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Banquo

9st 8lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Julie Camacho

taken down early, prominent

100/30

3rd

2

(6)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Banquo

9st 4lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Julie Camacho

Similar form in two 6f turf runs for Karl Burke in the autumn; sold for 35,000gns in October and gelded; capable of better this year but he'll need it.

3/1

4th

4

(3)

24th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Leicester

Banquo

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: K R Burke

took keen hold, midfield, pushed along and steady headway from over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

5/1

5th
5 (14)
Be Frank

6/1

Form: 6

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
They all finished in a bit of a heap at Newbury (6f, good) but to finish sixth of 15 was a promising start; should improve.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(7)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:35 Chester

Be Frank

9st 3lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Won at Newmarket in May and he did well to finish third over C&D (good) in July, having taken a wide route into the straight; has remained in good form since and has claims if he responds well to first-time visor.

11/1

9

(1)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

16:40 Haydock

Be Frank

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Still 5lb higher than when making a successful reappearance at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in May; latest fifth of 11 over C&D (good to firm) 27 days ago was respectable but underlines he needs a bit more from this mark.

8/1

10/1

Form: 280

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Failed to progress in Ireland for Henry de Bromhead after finishing second at the Curragh first time out (6f) and he was sold on for 3,500euros; clearly has ability but there have to be reservations.
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Verdict Starting price

10

(5)

1st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Bird Of Play

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Liam Bailey

Without a win since May 2023 and generally very disappointing for current stable since last spring; ran okay behind Purple Martini over C&D two starts ago but still makes only limited appeal; sports refitted cheekpieces and first-time tongue-tie.

20/1

10th

4

(3)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:10 Catterick

Bird Of Play

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Liam Bailey

1-20; continues to ease in the weights, down to a career-low mark, but hasn't shown enough in either of his last two starts (both 7f at Musselburgh) to suggest his turn is imminent; these newly applied blinkers need to work their magic.

11/1

5th

5

(4)

2nd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:20 Musselburgh

Bird Of Play

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Liam Bailey

in touch with leaders, hung right and weakened gradually inside final furlong

16/1

100/1

Form: 98

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Steps up from 5f but not sure what difference that will make as he's been well beaten in those first two runs.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(5)

24th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

14:15 Chepstow

Get Busy

8st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: John Gallagher

in touch with leaders, weakened quickly from 2f out

33/1

13

(8)

11th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:30 Brighton

Get Busy

8st 13lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Gallagher

Eight-race maiden who has been beaten 8l or more in her four handicaps (5f-7f) this season; mark continues to fall but blinkers need to make a difference on this drop back in trip.

33/1

9th

6

(12)

20th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Leicester

Get Busy

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Gallagher

Seven-race maiden who has been beaten upwards of 8l in three sprint handicap starts this season, the latest nine days ago; the step up to 7f needs to spark improvement.

33/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
At triple-digit odds he was never competitive after starting slowly at Southwell (6f).
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(6)

25th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Crocodile Roll

8st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Robert Eddery

Has form figures of 213 in handicaps on Polytrack, the win gained in small field over 1m here; creditable third at Chelmsford last time; not without a chance, provided he copes with the drop back to 7f.

7/1

3rd

1

(6)

14th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Crocodile Roll

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Robert Eddery

steadied start, took keen hold, held up in last, not clear run and switched right 2f out

7/2

1st

3

(1)

6th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Kempton (AW)

Crocodile Roll

8st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Robert Eddery

slowly into stride, raced in last, shaken up and headway on outer over 2f out, soon led, ridden over 1f out, kept on well

13/2

9th
10 (12)
Milvus

14/1

Form:

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten under 8l at Newbury (7f, good) in September but they went no pace early on and he was surely flattered to some extent.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

20/1

Form: 9

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only 5-1 at Chelmsford (7f) and yet he finished completely tailed off; in good hands but hard to recommend after that start.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

15

(6)

24th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:40 Chepstow

Kay Ceraar

8st 11lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Tony Carroll

Minor promise on his handicap debut in February (6f, AW) but little else to shout about; opposable once again.

50/1

10th

13

(13)

31st Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Ffos Las

Kay Ceraar

8st 9lb

J: Mollie Phillips

T: Tony Carroll

Patchy overall record and only eighth in a classified race last time; up against it.

50/1

8th

10

(4)

4th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

15:57 Brighton

Kay Ceraar

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tony Carroll

Patchy overall record and not easily recommended, even at this level; gelded since latest run.

33/1

11th
14 (13)
The Pug

50/1

Form: 08

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in his first two runs, failing to beat a rival here last time; drops back from 7f.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

25/1

Form: 96

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ninth of ten on debut at Sandown (7f, good) in July and again raced too freely when last of six over that trip at Wolverhampton; still early days and dropping to 6f could work.
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12th

12

(4)

24th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Leicester

Omniking

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David Loughnane

unruly beforehand, took keen hold, towards rear of midfield, pushed along over 2f out, soon weakened

25/1

3

(2)

10th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

14:30 Yarmouth

Omniking

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: David Loughnane

Ninth of ten on debut at Sandown (7f, good) in July and again raced too freely when last of six over that trip at Wolverhampton (AW) this month; might be seen to better effect now dropped to 6f and fitted with a hood but remains best watched.

20/1

6th

3

(3)

1st Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Omniking

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: David Loughnane

walked to post, dwelt start, short of room soon after start, took keen hold, prominent, ridden and lost position when hung left over 1f out, weakened from 1f out

14/1

50/1

Form: 06

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
After two months off he ran better at Windsor but was still only sixth (6f, good; behind Muy Muy Guapo) and he'll need to find plenty on that form.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

8

(12)

29th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 20y

15:03 Tipperary

Arbaawi

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

AW winner has also won on soft and is quite versatile trip-wise too; 1m2f was probably too far at Navan last time, could be a contender back in trip here.

14/1

16th

3

(17)

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:35 Navan

Arbaawi

9st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Has won over 6f, 7f and 1m so has stamina to prove over this new trip; if he does stay then looks in good enough form to take a hand.

13/2

3

(17)

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:35 Navan

Arbaawi

9st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Has won over 6f, 7f and 1m so has stamina to prove over this new trip; if he does stay then looks in good enough form to take a hand.

13/2

14th
16 (6)
Showgirl

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; dam German 11.5f winner, closely related to Italian 1m Listed winner Monblue; watch the market.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

16

(6)

24th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Leicester

Showgirl

9st 2lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

slowly away, always towards rear

12/1

OUR TIP

25/1

Form:

Last run: 116 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished last at Newbury in June (6f, good) but he did get loose beforehand and, at odds of 12-1, better was seemingly expected of this 75,000gns yearling.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(7)

15th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:20 Southwell (AW)

Aberfoyle

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Charles Hills

Finished last in two turf novices (June/October) and second last in a maiden on Lingfield AW (November); gelded since and now wears cheekpieces; going handicapping gives him more of a chance but he has no solid claims.

16/1

11th

1

(4)

19th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

12:05 Lingfield (AW)

Aberfoyle

9st 7lb

J: Adam Kirby

T: Charles Hills

He has finished last, beaten over 15l, in two turf novices this year; encouragement for the AW on pedigree but risks attached for now.

20/1

15th

1

(5)

24th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Leicester

Aberfoyle

9st 7lb

J: Tyler Saunders

T: Charles Hills

pulled hard, midfield, brief headway and pushed along over 2f out, soon lost position, ridden and weakened quickly over 1f out

25/1

Form: 03

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Found trouble in running when not far behind Be Frank at Newbury on debut, then finished third at Windsor (6f, good) behind one of Clive Cox's who was odds-on in making it 2-2; looks up to winning one of these.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(7)

8th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Muy Muy Guapo

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

slowly away

13/2

3rd

7

(5)

17th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:20 Brighton

Muy Muy Guapo

8st 11lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Simon Dow

slowly away, in rear, still plenty to do over 3f out, headway over 1f out, went third inside final 110yds, ran on well

5/1

4th

5

(5)

9th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:50 Brighton

Muy Muy Guapo

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Simon Dow

Went very close in classified event over C&D (good to firm) in June; has failed to repeat that form since and latest defeat took record to 0-23; chance depends on how well he responds to new headgear.

12/1

Non-runners

Muy Muy Guapo

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £69.80
Straight Forecast £39.92
Trifecta £336.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Road To The East

The Guardian:

Dear Daphne

The Times:

Be Frank

Daily Mail:

Muy Muy Guapo

Daily Record:

Banquo

NEWMARKET:

Awtaad Prince

RP Ratings:

Bird Of Play

POSTDATA:

Road To The East

The Star:

Road To The East

D Express:

Dear Daphne

The Sun:

Dear Daphne

Telegraph:

Be Frank

Daily Mirror:

Muy Muy Guapo