May 30 / 13.55 Leicester

13.55

Good To Firm

Join Racing TV Now EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £4860
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Join Racing TV Now EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £22.10
  • Place: £4.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; dam Listed-placed 1m1f/1m2f winner (RPR 87), half-sister to three winners at 9.4f or more, out of 1m2f winning half-sister to the dam of Sun Chariot winner Kissogram; must be showing some speed at home to be kicking off over this far.
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5th

2

(11)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Zabriskie Point

10st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings and took third (0.5l behind Exceeding) at Leopardstown (7f, yielding to soft) in April; unplaced favourite at Gowran next time, but took the runner-up spot at Roscommon (7.5f, good to yielding); in the mix.

11/2

2nd

15

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:50 Roscommon

Zabriskie Point

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings and profited from a drop in grade when third at Leopardstown on his penultimate start; unplaced favourite at Gowran last time.

7/1

5th

1

(2)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Zabriskie Point

10st 3lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings and profited from a drop to this grade when third at Leopardstown last week; likely contender with Reese Holohan's useful 7lb a help in easing his burden.

4/1

12/1

  • Place: £5.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; closely related to UAE Group-placed 7f/1m winner Meshakel (RPR 105); dam 6f-7f winner (including 2yo/Listed; 108), half-sister to US 1m1f Grade 3 winner Three Degrees out of half-sister to US 6f stakes winner Eissaurus; commands a market check.
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25th

13

(24)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Gushing Gold

8st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Beat her 19 rivals in a hot York nursery last season (7f, good to firm) and followed that with a fine effort at Listed level (second); has made no further progress, however, and this is her first run at 1m (started off over 5f).

100/1

9th

5

(5)

25th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Goodwood

Gushing Gold

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Highly tried since beating her 19 rivals in a valuable York nursery (7f, good to firm) last August, looking out of her depth in Newmarket Group 3s on her final start at two and reappearance; well drawn but looks vulnerable to an improver; stable also runs Al Shabab Storm.

33/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ninth foal; closely related to Listed-placed 5f/6f winner Ventura Lightning (including 2yo; RPR 101), half-brother to three French winners including Garrogorille (1m2f 2yo; 106) and Northlands (1m7f); dam unraced half-sister to three US stakes winners; with a top yard and market vibes awaited with interest.
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4th

5

(3)

16th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

14:15 Windsor

Kingswood Flyer

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Has made a solid start to his handicap career, winning at Newbury (good to soft) then second off this mark at the Doncaster St Leger meeting (soft), both over 6f; remains open to further progress; respected.

100/30

2nd

4

(10)

15th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Kingswood Flyer

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Has improved with each of his four runs and won five-runner nursery at Newbury last time (6f, good to soft; Count Palatine close second); could continue to progress for top yard and he's a solid contender.

4/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Eighth foal; half-sister to winners Blausee (7f 2yo including AW; 76), Gritty (7f; 75) and Pegasus Bridge (7f AW; 63); dam French 1m1f winner, sister to Italian 1m 2yo Group 1 winner Hearts Of Fire; probably one to watch first time out.
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5th

7

(6)

1st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Ffos Las

La Habanera

9st 3lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Inclined to pull hard on her nursery debut at Leicester last time, when having Professor Tickle just behind; is looking exposed now and needs to find more for the fitting of a tongue-tie.

10/1

4th

7

(4)

13th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:28 Leicester

La Habanera

8st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David Evans

Belied 28-1 odds when keeping-on third in 6f York novice last month, her third start, and did not enjoy run of the race when beaten favourite at Pontefract a fortnight ago; makes nursery debut today; may still have more to offer.

7/1

4th

4

(6)

30th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

13:45 Pontefract

La Habanera

9st 2lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: David Evans

She improved for the step up to 6f (good) when third of eight at York 16 days ago, keeping on well (solid Topspeed figure to boot); that effort sets the standard but she does need to match it back down in trip.

4/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£82,000 yearling, 120,000gns 2yo; first foal; dam 6f winner (including 2yo Listed; 100), half-sister to 1m AW winner Done Deal out of unraced half-sister to 7f 2yo Group 3 winner Charlotte O Fraise; stable's youngsters not yet off the mark.
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8

(5)

16th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Parkers Piece

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Attwater

Placed on AW in three of his six 2yo starts for Michael Bell; sold for 3,000gns in May and subsequently gelded; has been absent for a year, so the betting should be instructive.

25/1

3rd

5

(6)

13th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Parkers Piece

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Michael Bell

Placed over 6f at maiden/novice level on AW; has failed to transfer that form to two nurseries (7f/6f), latest at Wolverhampton last week; something to prove off same mark.

14/1

8th

7

(6)

7th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Parkers Piece

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Michael Bell

Placed in both AW starts on Polytrack; no progress for the switch to nurseries at Newmarket last time (7f) but returning to 6f may help.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
110,000euros foal, 205,000gns 2yo; fourth foal; half-brother to Listed-placed 5f AW winner American Lady (RPR 93); dam unraced half-sister to 1m Group 2 winner Lovelace and tough 6f-1m winner Avonrose; market helpful.
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6th

1

(3)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:55 Leicester

Boneless

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

110,000euros foal, 205,000gns 2yo; fourth foal; half-brother to Listed-placed 5f AW winner American Lady (RPR 93); dam unraced half-sister to 1m Group 2 winner Lovelace and tough 6f-1m winner Avonrose; market helpful.

8/1

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£90,000 2yo; ninth foal; half-brother to winners The Navigator (1m-1m6f Flat, RPR 85; 2m-2m5f hurdle), Mustique (6f 2yo; 82) and Renaissance (7f 2yo; 78); dam placed 1m turf/1m2f AW (79); needs checking in the market.
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9th

3

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Hows The Guvnor

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Won on turf as a 2yo for Clive Cox; dual AW winner (1m/7f) for this yard in January but poor last time when the race reportedly came too soon; has been freshened up and might bounce back.

5/1

7th

1

(6)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

13:32 Southwell (AW)

Hows The Guvnor

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

C&D winner in January, when 12lb lower; followed up at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta); went close from this mark when fourth back there (8.5f) on his penultimate start; respectable second at Lingfield latest but if back in the form of that penultimate effort, he'd have strong claims.

6/1

2nd

1

(2)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Hows The Guvnor

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Two Tapeta wins in January, over 1m and 7f, and better form when a close fourth (off this mark) at Wolverhampton 11 days ago (8.6f); the second and third there have both won since and he is a solid contender back down into a Class 6.

7/2

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; dam 6f winner (RPR 103), half-sister to winners Mo'assess (useful 1m), Securities (1m1f) and Samedi (1m); trainer's 2yos made a bright start to the season and he also runs Vice Captain.
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3rd

3

(7)

10th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Chapman

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: George Scott

Eight-race maiden; returned to form in first-time cheekpieces when close second of nine at Kempton (7f) 24 days ago, leading briefly over 1f out; up 2lb as a result but still in with a shout here.

7/2

2nd

4

(6)

17th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Chapman

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Below-par favourite upped to 1m (from 6f) two weeks ago, taking record to 0-7; however, has possibilities if proving suited by this new trip and change of headgear.

5/1

4th

2

(2)

4th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:15 Lingfield (AW)

Chapman

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: George Scott

He has run well in three AW nurseries this winter but they have been at 6f; improvement will be required for the new trip if he's to break his duck.

4/1

Form: 4 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
At 625,000gns he was the joint top-priced lot at the Craven Breeze-Up Sale; failed to justify favouritism (8-13) on soft ground at Ascot but he was only beaten 2l and, if taking after his sire Blue Point, this ground will be more up his street.
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9th

6

(11)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:55 Leicester

Ocean Runner

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

At 625,000gns he was the joint top-priced lot at the Craven Breeze-Up Sale; failed to justify favouritism (8-13) on soft ground at Ascot but he was only beaten 2l and, if taking after his sire Blue Point, this ground will be more up his street.

5/4

4th

4

(1)

13th May 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Ocean Runner

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Appleby

110,000gns foal, 625,000gns (joint top-priced lot at Craven Breeze Up Sale) 2yo; Blue Point half-brother to 7f 2yo winner Ludo's Landing, out of 6f 2yo winner (including Group 3); sire, in his racing days, had a great record (5-6) at Ascot and yard has a good record in this race; respected.

Evs

OUR TIP
10th
5 (4)
Matloob

11/2

Form: 4

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
The first foal of 2018 Royal Ascot 2yo winner Shang Shang Shang; not the only one to be left behind by this week's impressive Sandown winner Elite Status when sent to Doncaster (5f, soft; 11-4) and he'll probably be seen to better effect on this faster ground; much respected for last year's winning yard.
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13th

12

(19)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Matloob

8st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Raced at 5f; displayed significant improvement to win novice on Wolverhampton's Tapeta in June but he hasn't got near that level in three turf starts either side; hardly looks to be crying out for 7f and he's drawn wide so his claims aren't obvious, for all that he's with a good yard.

25/1

5th

3

(5)

17th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

18:40 Windsor

Matloob

9st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Bred to be a speedy 2yo and displayed significant improvement to win Wolverhampton novice (5f, AW) last month, his third start; still needs to prove he's effective on turf but could easily have more to offer.

11/8

1st

8

(10)

26th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Matloob

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Had tough assignment behind the smart Elite Status at Doncaster on his debut but he failed to build on that fourth when last of ten at Leicester (5f, good to firm) last time; still early days and in very good hands but he needs much better on this switch to AW.

8/1

Form: 4

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made no real impression when a well-held fourth at Redcar and this will be no easier.
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8

(8)

12th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vice Captain

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: George Scott

Reliable as a 2yo, winning Bath maiden in September and running creditably after three months off when fourth in nursery here on Boxing Day; both those runs were over 5f but he stays 6f well; unlikely to be far away.

7/1

4th

5

(4)

26th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

13:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vice Captain

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Was on the go early and fully exposed now (at 5f-1m); stiff 5f was fine when off the mark at Bath in the autumn but this will be more about speed and he's some way down the pecking order back from three months off.

12/1

4th

3

(6)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Catterick

Vice Captain

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

towards rear, switched to near side after 2f

7/2

Non-runners

Vice Captain

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £391.80
Straight Forecast £438.30
Trifecta £0.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ocean Runner

Daily Mirror:

Matloob

RP RATINGS:

Ocean Runner

POSTDATA:

Ocean Runner

NEWMARKET:

Ocean Runner

The Times:

Ocean Runner

Telegraph:

Ocean Runner

The Guardian:

Ocean Runner

Daily Mail:

Ocean Runner

D Express:

Ocean Runner

The Sun:

Ocean Runner

The Star:

Ocean Runner

Daily Record:

Ocean Runner