June 19 / 14.30 Lingfield (AW)

14.30

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Royal Ascot Form Study On attheraces.com Restricted Novice Stakes (Horses In Bands C/D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3564
  • 0m 6f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Royal Ascot Form Study On attheraces.com Restricted Novice Stakes (Horses In Bands C/D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

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25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.90
  • Place: £4.00

Form: 7

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nicely bred but could only manage a midfield finish on his Leicester debut (6f, good to firm; 28-1) 13 days ago; may need more time.
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3rd

4

(7)

20th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Leicester

Ten Card Brag

9st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Nicely bred colt who could only manage a midfield finish on his 6f course debut (good to firm) but different proposition on AW at Lingfield next time, winning a 6f novice with a degree of comfort; likely capable of better again now stepping up to 7f for nursery debut.

9/1

1st

3

(2)

19th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Ten Card Brag

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Nicely bred but could only manage a midfield finish on his Leicester debut (6f, good to firm; 28-1) 13 days ago; may need more time.

25/1

25/1

  • Place: £5.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Aptil foal by Land Force; 10,000gns foal, 35,000gns yearling; half-brother to five winners including Crackovia (Listed-placed 7.4f turf/1m AW 2yo; RPR 94), Olanthia (French 8.5f; 91) and Oot My Way (8.6f/1m2f AW; 57); dam Listed-placed 7f/7.5f 2yo winner (97); would be a rare winning newcomer for the yard and has the outside stall.
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5th

2

(8)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:33 Newcastle (AW)

Pressures On

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ed Dunlop

Didn't appear to be crying out for the return to 1m at Doncaster and weakened late on; this is his trip, over which he was twice runner-up at Wolverhampton in March; not handicapped out of it, either.

4/1

8th

20

(7)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Pressures On

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ed Dunlop

Best form over 7f, including second-place finishes on Wolverhampton AW this year; faded into midfield, having raced freely, when joint-favourite for this contest 12 months ago; not crying out for return to 1m.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
April foal by Dandy Man; half-sister to winners Pride's Gold (7f-8.6f AW; RPR 96), Durrell (1m2f/1m4f AW; 93) and Saudi Angel (KSA 6f); dam US 1m turf winner, half-sister to UAE 6f dirt Group 1 winner Our New Recruit; stable does have 2yo winners first time out and won this race last year, though that one had experience; market should be informative.
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16th

9

(3)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:17 Ascot

Bigger Than Giga

9st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Two minor wins on the AW over 7f; the form of her Yarmouth third has worked out well (7f, good) and her Kempton effort was too bad to be taken seriously; commands respect on that penultimate effort.

20/1

9th

5

(6)

29th May 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:12 Kempton (AW)

Bigger Than Giga

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won twice in maiden/novice company last summer, including over C&D; improved effort when third of ten behind Shin Jidai on her Yarmouth reappearance (7f, good) four weeks ago, form that has been boosted by the subsequent wins of the second, fourth and sixth; 2lb turnaround in the weights perhaps not enough to reverse the placings.

13/2

3rd

6

(6)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:00 Yarmouth

Bigger Than Giga

9st 0lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Limitations exposed after two AW victories (successful siblings also did their winning on the AW) last summer, albeit things didn't pan out her way on her handicap debut (Tapeta) latterly; needs more back from eight months off.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
March foal by Time Test; 35,000gns yearling; half-brother to six winners including Dicey Mo Chara (US 1m/1m1f turf including Grade 2; RPR 114), Rodrigo De Torres (6f-1m including 2yo; 106), Dune Dancer (1m2f; 85) and Old Master Expert (5f 2yo; 80); dam 1m winner (90), half-sister to 7f Listed winner; plenty to like on breeding and market support would be significant.
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6th

1

(5)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

This Time Maybe

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

One of his two wins was over this C&D in August; hasn't run quite so well since; could bounce back.

5/1

4th

9

(9)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

This Time Maybe

9st 3lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

Two wins on AW this year, with first over C&D in April and latest at Lingfield (AW) last month; disappointing back at this track last time but he may have done too much too soon and he's capable of bouncing back; in the mix for in-form yard.

11/2

Form: 64

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts at Goodwood and improved from his debut when fourth of eight (6f, good) last time, but still finished 8l behind the winner; drawn wide and may be vulnerable to an improver.
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10th

8

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Bated Breeze

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

0-18, with his solitary second over 7f on soft; ended 2025 with two respectable thirds in October, including over 7f here on good to firm, but first time out has seen two of his best shows, so he needs a second look today.

9/1

7

(3)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:25 Bath

Bated Breeze

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Gary & Josh Moore

17-race maiden but he's well treated on his best form and was a good third of 14 at Brighton (7f, good to firm) two weeks ago; this is a different test but he's effective on soft ground and has possibilities back in trip; visor reapplied.

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
April foal by Ulysses; 32,000gns yearling; closely related to Guadeloupe 7f/France 1m4f winner Sveltezza, half-brother to winners Crazy Luck (6f/7f including 2yo; RPR 91) and Speriamo (6f/7f 2yo including AW; 82); dam German 7f 2yo winner out of 1m2f winner; stable can get them ready first time and worth a market check.
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7th

7

(5)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Zola Power

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Robert Cowell

AW winner for Mick Appleby last season; big prices and yet to beat a rival in three runs for Robert Cowell; too much to prove for now.

20/1

7th

7

(5)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Zola Power

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Robert Cowell

AW winner for Mick Appleby last season; big prices and yet to beat a rival in three runs for Robert Cowell; too much to prove for now.

20/1

7th

3

(2)

9th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Zola Power

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Robert Cowell

ducked right start, prominent, led after 1f, headed 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

16/1

Form: 7

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-bred filly who finished seventh of 14 on her Thirsk debut (6f, good to firm; 7-1) a fortnight ago, but met all sorts of trouble and would have finished closer otherwise; can do better, but her wide drawn makes things tricky.
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15

23rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

14:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Latama

9st 2lb

T: Richard Fahey

10th

10

23rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

14:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Latama

9st 2lb

T: Richard Fahey

took keen hold, prominent

16/1

Form: 3

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
From a successful family and made a pleasing start when beaten 2l into third of ten on her Kempton debut (6f, Polytrack; 18-1) last month; any improvement on that would make her a major player.
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14

(7)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:20 Cork

Quiet Affair

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: James M Barcoe

15-race maiden and hasn't beaten many home in seven outings for this yard.

50/1

14

(7)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:20 Cork

Quiet Affair

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: James M Barcoe

15-race maiden and hasn't beaten many home in seven outings for this yard.

50/1

10th

11

(8)

9th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 14y

16:53 Leopardstown

Quiet Affair

8st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: James M Barcoe

14-race maiden and has barely beaten a rival in her last five starts; off 112 days.

66/1

Form:

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nicely bred but finished well beaten on her Newbury debut (6f, good to firm; 12-1) 12 days ago; will need to have improved quickly.
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7th

10

(2)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Without Flaw

8st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tina Jackson

Ties in with Glory Hyde on Wetherby reappearance running; has done all her winning in Class 6 but she's 2-3 over C&D and could go well from a good draw back here.

8/1

3rd

8

(7)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 5

17:05 Wetherby

Without Flaw

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Tina Jackson

Won two 5f handicaps at Beverley in the space of a week last July; went close off 1lb lower at Pontefract in October; ran well on last year's seasonal debut but just a suspicion others are better handicapped.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
March foal by Goken; closely related to winners Xaario (7f 2yo; RPR 90) and Xaaros (5.5f-7f including 2yo/AW; 86); dam French 7f winner (94), half-sister to 7f 2yo Group 3 winner See The Rose and 7f 2yo Listed winner Xaarino out of 5.5f 2yo winner; stable not prolific with 2yos first time out, but had an impressive newcomer at Sandown on Friday (under Oisin Murphy); market useful.
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4th

7

(2)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Xaarine

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Menuisier

Placed in three of her last four starts, including when third of ten on nursery debut at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) 13 days ago; 1lb lower; claims.

11/4

3rd

6

(4)

1st Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Kempton (AW)

Xaarine

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David Menuisier

midfield

13/2

2nd

13

(4)

24th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:50 Windsor

Xaarine

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David Menuisier

Beaten 2l in novice events at Lingfield (6f, AW) in June and Newbury (6f, good); has raced a bit freely both starts, in the latter showing plenty of speed and losing out in only the final 1f, wandering under pressure; looks capable of better with the benefit of that experience and is one to consider.

9/2

Form: 7

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
20-1 when a well-beaten seventh of nine on her Chelmsford debut (6f, Polytrack) 11 days ago; improvement required; stable also runs the newcomer Lexington Belle.
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6th

7

(1)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:10 Yarmouth

Elegant Elloise

8st 8lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Alice Haynes

in touch with leaders

33/1

9th

9

(4)

13th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Bath

Elegant Elloise

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

midfield

16/1

8th

9

(12)

29th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

13:50 Nottingham

Elegant Elloise

9st 2lb

J: Thore Hammer Hansen

T: Alice Haynes

Has struggled in two 6f runs on Polytrack this month with a best RPR of only 21.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
January foal by Belardo; 6,000euros yearling; half-sister to winners Mackaar (8.6f 2yo/1m2f AW; RPR 101), Lone Creek (Bahrain 7f) and Shinji (bumper); dam unplaced 7f/10.5f in France (66), half-sister to useful Japanese 1m2f winner Montegrosso out of 10.5f/1m4f winner; relatively inexpensive, but makes some appeal on pedigree and stable has a good record with 2yos first time out, especially this year; market helpful.
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5th

3

(6)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

15:52 Musselburgh

Lexington Belle

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Alice Haynes

Back in reasonably good form, having made the frame in last two outings, beaten only 2l at Haydock latest; still quite fresh, having had a light 2025 campaign, and is 1lb below last winning mark; one to consider.

7/2

5

(2)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:35 Haydock

Lexington Belle

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Had her conditions at Sandown (soft) two weeks ago but although she finished third, she was over 12l behind the winner; drying conditions here will suit others better.

16/1

8

(3)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Sandown

Lexington Belle

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Came good 12 months ago when faced with testing ground so every drop of rain to fall beforehand will be welcomed; well beaten in two runs this year but quite possible she'll be seen to better effect this time.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £282.70
Straight Forecast £172.97
Trifecta £3815.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Quiet Affair

NEWMARKET:

Lexington Belle

The Sun:

Xaarine

Telegraph:

This Time Maybe

Daily Mirror:

Latama

RP RATINGS:

Bated Breeze

The Guardian:

Lexington Belle

POSTDATA:

Quiet Affair

The Times:

Quiet Affair

Daily Mail:

Quiet Affair

D Express:

Quiet Affair

Daily Record:

Quiet Affair

The Star:

Xaarine