November 03 / 16.30 Chelmsford (AW)

16.30

Standard

EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3725.46
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.00
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 6

Last run: 147 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Absent since his debut effort at Nottingham (6f) five months ago in race won by smart Marbaan; ended up well beaten but seemed to need the run; related to numerous winners and looks open to improvement.
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4

(3)

28th Jul 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:25 Southwell (AW)

Think Climate

9st 9lb

J: Ali Husain

T: Wayne Lukas

Won two 7f novice events (one here) in late 2022 when trained by Jane Chapple-Hyam; struggled in 2023 and he hasn't been seen since pulling up in a maiden hurdle at Sedgefield 664 days ago (for James Owen); plenty to prove on his belated return; first runner for his owner-trainer.

33/1

0

8

3rd Oct 2023

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

14:00 Sedgefield

Think Climate

11st 2lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: James Owen

midfield, hit 2nd, soon lost position and dropped to rear

5/1

11th

4

(11)

31st Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Think Climate

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Bell

awkward start, towards rear, headway and prominent on outer after 1f

20/1

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9/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 915 D

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced colt; absent since coming up short under a penalty at Ascot two months ago; recorded a 125-1 win at Newbury (7f) the time before and holds a leading chance if back to that clear peak form.
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6th

6

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:20 Brighton

Oj Lifestyle

9st 6lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Three wins here (1m, good to firm), most recently in October, immediately raise interest and he stuck at it when third over 1m2f on his final start of last term; quiet reappearance in February probably best ignored and he's worth another go at this trip (tried once two years ago); respected.

100/30

8th

10

(4)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Oj Lifestyle

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Four-time turf winner including three at Brighton; placed in both starts on Polytrack (7f/1m2f) and the biggest question is how ready he will be after 79 days off.

14/1

2

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Oj Lifestyle

9st 12lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Two C&D wins in 2024, the second off current mark; behind two of today's rivals here most recently but good chance if back to best.

13/2

25/1

  • Place: £11.50

Form: 9

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Always at the back and finished last of nine in 6f contest here last week when making debut; needs a big step forward.
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8th

2

(4)

9th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tallulah Myla

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Stuart Williams

in touch with leaders, hung left and weakened inside final furlong

6/4

1st

4

(6)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tallulah Myla

9st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Williams

Looked one to follow when surging clear at Chelmsford (6f, AW) in April; things haven't gone to script since but is now only 3lb higher than for her win and she travelled well for a long way when a close fourth at Yarmouth on her penultimate run; dangerous back on AW.

3/1

7th

10

(1)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:03 Newmarket (July)

Tallulah Myla

9st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

ducked right start, towards rear

13/2

10/11

Form: 3

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nicely bred and represents leading stable; duly showed promise in 7f AW contest at Kempton last month, finishing 2l third; highly likely to progress and commands major respect.
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4th

5

(4)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Higher Law

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Kevin Frost

Longstanding, regressive maiden who can pull hard and is being given a rare try without headgear; has been turned over at 11-2 or shorter seven times already this year and will need to improve on recent efforts.

10/1

9th

16

(16)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Thirsk

Higher Law

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Kevin Frost

25-race maiden but regularly placed on AW this year; promise on turf at Doncaster last summer (6f, good); each-way shout once more.

12/1

9th

16

(16)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Thirsk

Higher Law

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Kevin Frost

raced near side

12/1

100/1

Form: 99

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Always towards the rear in two maidens at Wolverhampton (6f/8.5f); handicaps more suitable after this.
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9th

11

(3)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Of Antrim

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jack Morland

took keen hold, prominent, weakened inside final furlong

25/1

9th

11

(3)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Of Antrim

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jack Morland

Won his first four starts on Tapeta after the visor went back on, rising 34lb in the process; however, he could only manage a midfield finish off this mark at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) on Wednesday which means he has something to prove all of a sudden.

25/1

7th

3

(2)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

13:38 Southwell (AW)

Angel Of Antrim

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jack Morland

Impressive in Class 6 at Wolverhampton 11 days ago, completing a quickfire 7f four-timer; hit with another hefty rise in the weights and steps up two grades but he is better than ever; shortlisted.

9/2

8/1

Form: 06

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seemed to run well at Newmarket (7f) two weeks ago but that form may not be entirely reliable and either way he looks the type to find better opportunities in handicaps after this.
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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

25/1

Form: 97

Last run: 161 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in a couple of turf events (6f/7f) in May; combination of subsequent gelding operation and switch to AW may prompt a bigger effort but has poor form claims as things stand.
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1st

7

(5)

10th Oct 2023

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Papa Ricco

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

With the headgear left off he returned to winning ways with a narrow success over 1m6f here when delivered from midfield; the runner-up went into that race in decent form; just 2lb higher.

13/2

1st

9

(2)

28th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Papa Ricco

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: S Woods

Won on seasonal reappearance at Nottingham (1m2f, soft) but has failed to demonstrate improvement for stepping up in distance; placed from a 4lb higher mark at Wolverhampton (2m, AW) on penultimate start but well below par behind Huscari at Lingfield since; risky proposition.

20/1

5th

6

(6)

16th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:33 Lingfield (AW)

Papa Ricco

8st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: S Woods

1m2f winner (soft) on turf; placed for the first time in five attempts on AW latest, when staying on to be 7l third at Wolverhampton (2m, Tapeta); drops 2lb; more is needed from him.

8/1

25/1

Form: 68

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Needs to improve on his two Kempton efforts (6f/7f) and is likely to be more interesting in handicaps after this.
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3rd

4

(6)

2nd Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 99y

Class 3

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Concorde

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

held up in rear, headway 2f out, challenging when ridden over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

6/4

1st

6

(8)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Newbury

Concorde

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: George Boughey

Sent handicapping for three wins (all on softer than good; unraced on heavy) and a controversial second from four starts this spring, all at odds on; good to firm may have been against him in June on his only appearance since; absent three months but he catches the eye with the ground back in his favour and his sire gives encouragement for 1m2f.

3/1

7th

2

(10)

25th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Pontefract

Concorde

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

Three wins and a controversial second in four handicap runs this year, climbing 31lb in the weights as a result; suspect there is more to come and he's one to take seriously; untested on faster than good to soft.

5/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
65,000gns yearling, £15,000 2yo; Profitable half-brother to five winners, notably Hesslewood; dam US 1m dirt winner; stablemate of Think Climate and sole newcomer in the field; heed the market signals.
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9th

8

(10)

3rd Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Zain Al Maani

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

65,000gns yearling, £15,000 2yo; Profitable half-brother to five winners, notably Hesslewood; dam US 1m dirt winner; stablemate of Think Climate and sole newcomer in the field; heed the market signals.

14/1

Form:

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Inauspicious debut (tailed-off last) at Yarmouth last month, having been friendless in the betting; easily opposed.
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6th

3

(4)

15th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:10 Yarmouth

Miss Maisiepaige

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Christine Dunnett

took keen hold, prominent, ridden and lost position 4f out, soon weakened

50/1

10th

12

(12)

1st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

15:00 Yarmouth

Miss Maisiepaige

8st 9lb

J: Royston Ffrench

T: Christine Dunnett

Has struggled at massive prices in all four starts including on her handicap debut at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) last week; can only be watched until she shows some promising signs.

100/1

13th

13

(13)

25th May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Maisiepaige

8st 6lb

J: Royston Ffrench

T: Christine Dunnett

Not started at less than 200-1 in three novices over 7f/1m and has been beaten a total of 150l (in cheekpieces last time); needs something extraordinary on handicap debut, especially from the outside stall.

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £57.60
Straight Forecast £51.23
Trifecta £2343.60

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