April 25 / 15.15 Yarmouth

15.15

Soft

QuinnBet Second To The Favourite Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 1m 0f 3y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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QuinnBet Second To The Favourite Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
22-1 and hooded, made a promising start when third of 12 in 1m Lingfield novice 31 days ago, nearest finish despite having gone freely; that form is working out well so this son of Footstepsinthesand is firmly in the picture .
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1st

1

(6)

15th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:30 Chester

Bear On The Loose

9st 11lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

made virtually all

9/4

1st

2

(2)

3rd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

20:00 Epsom

Bear On The Loose

9st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

made all

7/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
62,000gns yearling; closely related to 1m3f AW winner Comeback King (RPR 81) and half-brother to 1m4f winner Royal Associate (RPR 99); dam, unplaced at 1m-1m2f in France, sister to useful 1m/1m4f winner Sadeek's Song out of 1m2f Group 3 winnner; Farhh colt who is in excellent hands so he can't be ruled out, especially if the market vibes are positive.
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4th

11

(8)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:10 York

Kingfisher King

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: William Haggas

Made no impact last autumn in first two handicaps (1m2f/1m6f, soft) and absent since; however, his trainer has won this three times since 2011, including with the reappearing Sinjaari in 2020, and this lightly raced 4yo showed considerable promise earlier last year; very interesting contender.

16/1

4th

1

(10)

13th Oct 2023

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:40 York

Kingfisher King

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

A win and two seconds at novice level, best form when beaten a neck at Hamilton (1m3f, good to soft) in August; rather disappointing when favourite for 1m2f handicap debut at Doncaster (soft) but there's been a rethink about his trip; trainer (runs two) won this race in 2019 and 2022.

7/1

3rd

2

(5)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:10 Doncaster

Kingfisher King

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Form figures of 212 reflect his solid record at novice level; achieved a very useful RPR at Hamilton (1m3f, good to soft) most recently, pulling clear of the remainder; looks the type to improve further and do well in handicaps; respected.

7/2

25/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Charm Spirit filly who is a half-sister to 7f and 1m (Listed) winner Astral Beau (RPR 106); dam, 1m4f winner (RPR 89), is a half-sister to bumper winner Special Cadeau and Flat winners Vernatti (1m2f), Dark Spec (1m) and Specialty (1m) out of 1,000 Guineas winner Speciosa; pedigree offers hope but the betting can prove a good indicator for this newcomer.
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9th

4

(2)

19th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newmarket

Astral Spirit

10st 1lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Pam Sly

Consistent maiden in her first season last year; made all at Wetherby (1m, soft; off 4lb lower) on reappearance, showing improvement; may well build on that win and have a productive 2024 campaign; shortlisted.

15/2

9th

4

(2)

19th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newmarket

Astral Spirit

10st 1lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Pam Sly

Consistent maiden in her first season last year; made all at Wetherby (1m, soft; off 4lb lower) on reappearance, showing improvement; may well build on that win and have a productive 2024 campaign; shortlisted.

15/2

1st

10

(15)

28th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Wetherby

Astral Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Pam Sly

Consistent maiden in her first season last year, solid second off this mark at Doncaster (7f, heavy) on final outing; threatening to win a race of this nature and is one for the shortlist on reappearance.

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
525,000gns yearling; brother to 7f 2yo/1m winner King Leonidas (RPR 109) and half-brother to 12.4f AW winner Rasmee (RPR 87); dam, 7f-9.5f winner (UAE Listed; RPR 106), is out of Australian 6.7f winning granddaughter of 7f Listed winner Hot Princess; lots to like on breeding so this son of Kingman rates a most interesting newcomer.
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2nd

8

(1)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:32 Leicester

Ziryab

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Well held in his two handicaps since winning a maiden here in June but this 525,000gns yearling could have some potential lurking now he's gelded; off since July, so some confidence behind him would be preferable.

100/30

6th

7

(11)

21st Jul 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:30 Newmarket (July)

Ziryab

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

525,000gns yearling; maintained his progress with a comfortable maiden win at Leicester (1m, good to firm) and was a bit too free for his own good when a fader on handicap debut at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm); retains plenty of potential.

3/1

5th

17

(11)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Ziryab

8st 11lb

J: Frankie Dettori

T: John & Thady Gosden

525,000gns yearling buy, brother to the same stable's King Leonidas whose best form (RPR 109) was registered over 1m2f on handicap debut; this one's three runs over 1m, making all in Leicester maiden (good to firm) last time, suggest that he too is building up to something once upped to this trip; very much one to note.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of Roaring Lion who is a half-brother to six winners, notably Bletchley (Group-placed 5f-8.5f; RPR 104) and Time Scale (6f Listed; RPR 102); dam, 5f Listed winner (RPR 95), is closely related to 1m-1m3f winner Bancnuanaheireann; yard also has Ziryab in here but he's a highly respected debutant.
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1st

2

(6)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Savanna King

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Joseph Parr

Well-related ex-Gosden maiden who's gone as far as 1m4f and been expensive to follow; didn't improve for the drop back to this trip last time but the handicapper's given him every chance on his AW debut.

10/1

1st

2

(6)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Savanna King

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Joseph Parr

Well-related ex-Gosden maiden who's gone as far as 1m4f and been expensive to follow; didn't improve for the drop back to this trip last time but the handicapper's given him every chance on his AW debut.

10/1

7th

1

(11)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Bath

Savanna King

10st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Joseph Parr

0-9 with his best effort for this yard when third of 11 at Haydock (1m2f, good) in July; down in grade but not sure dropping back in trip is the answer.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
58,000gns yearling; Make Believe colt who is a half-brother to four winners, notably Hamwood Flier (7f/1m; RPR 105) and Ribaat (6f 2yo; RPR 99); dam once-raced half-sister to 6f/1m Group 3 winner Layman; appeals on pedigree but market can guide.
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10th

10

(1)

14th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Mythical Guest

8st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Margarson

Both wins came over 1m2f in the spring of 2024, including here; 0-18 subsequently and he's still 7lb above his last winning mark, but he goes well fresh (has won after a longer break) and finished third on his comeback in this race last year; likely to be competitive.

6/1

3rd

4

(8)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Mythical Guest

9st 5lb

J: J F Egan

T: George Margarson

Has run some really good races in defeat this season, including over C&D on good/good to firm; latest soft-ground Ascot second (Grizedale third) shows he's still in form but he's been beaten on his last 17 starts and suspicion he might find at least one too strong again.

11/1

3rd

4

(8)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Mythical Guest

9st 5lb

J: J F Egan

T: George Margarson

Has run some really good races in defeat this season, including over C&D on good/good to firm; latest soft-ground Ascot second (Grizedale third) shows he's still in form but he's been beaten on his last 17 starts and suspicion he might find at least one too strong again.

11/1

Form: 77-

Last run: 189 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-related Le Havre filly but she came in seventh in novices at Windsor (1m) and over C&D last October; she needs to take a big step forward on her return.
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2nd

9

(11)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:53 Lingfield (AW)

Folk Star

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

in rear

4/1

1st

10

(3)

6th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

17:05 Kempton (AW)

Folk Star

8st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

Three course runs have resulted in two thirds and a ready C&D success in September; progress stalled when only fourth at Southwell last time but her yard are gong well and there could be more to come back at this venue.

7/1

4th

2

(1)

28th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Folk Star

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Simcock

Displayed a thoroughly willing attitude when breaking her duck at Kempton (1m3f) a fortnight ago; that form has since been franked by the runner-up so, while she undoubtedly has more to do from this 6lb higher mark, further improvement remains a possibility; first run at Southwell.

5/2

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
85,000gns yearling; Zoustar colt; half-brother to 6 winners, notably Casanova (1m-9.4f; RPR 107) and Kinglet (7f-1m Group 3; RPR 106); dam 7f-8.5f GB/US Grade 3 winner (RPR 115); appeals on paper so this newcomer needs considering.
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7

(14)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Kalamunda

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

Won his first five starts on the AW between October 2023 and October 2024 including twice over C&D; has run well on several occasions since then and just 2lb above his last winning mark, but the outside stall makes things tricky.

16/1

4th

6

(4)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:15 Windsor

Kalamunda

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Joseph Parr

Five-time AW winner but he was reluctant to race at Kempton (tailed off) last month and finished well held back off a lower turf mark at Sandown (1m, good) last time; record on grass is 0-9 and others are preferred.

14/1

4

(9)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Sandown

Kalamunda

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Joseph Parr

Well handicapped on this year's AW form but reluctant to race when well beaten at Kempton (1m, AW) last month and he has a lower turf mark for a very good reason (0-8 on grass as opposed to 5-12 on AW).

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £11.10
Straight Forecast £12.82
Trifecta £89.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ziryab

POSTDATA:

Bear On The Loose

NEWMARKET:

Savanna King

Daily Mail:

Ziryab

D Express:

Ziryab

Daily Mirror:

Ziryab

The Sun:

Ziryab

Daily Record:

Ziryab

The Times:

Bear On The Loose

Telegraph:

Bear On The Loose

The Guardian:

Bear On The Loose

The Star:

Savanna King