August 03 / 14.00 Newcastle (AW)

14.00

Standard To Slow

At The Races App Expert Tips/Irish Stallion Farms EBF Rest’ Novice Stakes (Qual/GBB) (IRE Incentive)

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
SKY
View Course
At The Races App Expert Tips/Irish Stallion Farms EBF Rest’ Novice Stakes (Qual/GBB) (IRE Incentive)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 2

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal of a well-related 5f winner (including at two; RPR 84); ran green when 18-1 at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) on his debut last month but he finished well to go close behind an odds-on rival; that was a striking effort and he should be more streetwise this time; interesting contender.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

8

(10)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Carlisle

Hougoumont

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Won twice in novice company as a 2yo; record of 0-10 in handicaps but he's dropped down the weights and didn't get much luck when fourth at Beverley (7.4f, soft) on recent stable debut; looks worth a try at this new trip and he's not ruled out with cheekpieces added.

10/1

4th

9

(4)

29th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

14:10 Beverley

Hougoumont

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Won twice in novice company as a 2yo; yet to win a handicap but he ran well at Chelmsford on Good Friday (7f, AW); less good at Musselburgh one month later; has since left Julie Camacho.

14/1

14

(11)

21st Apr 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

16:45 Musselburgh

Hougoumont

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

0-8 in handicaps but has come down the weights and ran promisingly at Chelmsford (7f, AW) most recently, while shaping as if he's ready for a crack at this new trip; one to consider.

15/2

13/2

  • Place: £2.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
30,000euros half-brother to winners Happiness Therapy (Italy 7.5f-1m including 2yo) and Magnas Miska (Hungary 6f-1m); dam Italian 1m-1m4f winner, sister to GB/Macau 6f-7f winner Amazing Storm; yard has 17% record with 2yos this season and he needs watching in the market on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(7)

16th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

15:45 Windsor

Tribal Hunter

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Unexposed sort who scored over 6f on soft ground as a 2yo; had no luck at Pontefract on seasonal/handicap debut, having been badly hampered after halfway then met traffic issues when trying to recover (eased once clearly beaten); clear possibilities granted better fortune.

100/30

8th

4

(2)

28th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Pontefract

Tribal Hunter

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

took keen hold, prominent, edged left and badly hampered rival under 3f out

13/2

6

(10)

21st Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Ripon

Tribal Hunter

9st 1lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Confirmed the promise of last summer's near miss at Newcastle on debut by easily winning a 6f maiden at Hamilton two weeks later; only a midfield finish under a penalty back at Newcastle when last seen in September; has been gelded; handicap debut with further improvement on the cards.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
20,000euros yearling; second foal; dam 8.5f-10.5f winner in France/Germany, half-sister to several winners including Mystic Monarch (French 5.5f 2yo/5f) and Wayne (French 7f-1m2f); yard 3-20 with juveniles this term and she needs checking in market on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

(5)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

13:33 Doncaster

Sophias Starlight

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Record of 7-24 on turf; made all at Pontefract (6f) on Monday, scoring with something to spare and confirming that she's well suited by soft ground; may well remain competitive, even with 5lb penalty.

8/1

3

(4)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:33 Pontefract

Sophias Starlight

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Won this 12 months ago off 3lb higher before a good fourth in a Doncaster Listed race; this season started slowly but the blindfold was removed late on her penultimate start and she did a solo when fifth of 12 at Ripon; not ruled out.

9/4

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; gelded half-brother to 10.6f AW winner Flyin Hawaiian (RPR 82); dam 5f 2yo winner (94), half-sister to useful winners Commander Cave (7f-1m), Jillnextdoor (5f 2yo) and Van Rooney (1m-8.4f); yard had a well-backed 2yo winner last week and interesting to see how he figures in market on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(8)

25th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Newcastle (AW)

Oahu

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

taken down early, midfield, steady headway from over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, kept on well, eased towards finish

11/4

7th

15

(12)

1st Oct 2022

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 1

15:21 Redcar

Oahu

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

in rear, outpaced and pushed along 4f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

66/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brazen Beau half-brother to three useful winners, including Mountain Brave (6f-7f including AW; RPR 100); 16-1 at Ayr (6f, good) last month and he chased the leaders before keeping on well for a close fourth of 15; that was a promising start and he sets the standard on that form; big player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(5)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Redcar

Mountain Warrior

8st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Edward Bethell

Kickstarted 2024 with 6f Southwell success and he's continued in good form, a close sixth of 12 at Doncaster (5f) three weeks ago; can go well.

8/1

6th

11

(5)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

19:20 Doncaster

Mountain Warrior

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Dual 6f winner at Southwell (AW); good second dropped to 5f at Carlisle (good to firm) most recently, meeting traffic then keeping on well once in the clear; unexposed at this distance and warrants respect off unaltered mark.

13/2

2nd

1

(2)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Carlisle

Mountain Warrior

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Both wins over 6f on Tapeta at Southwell; led until folding in the final 1f at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) most recently, suggesting this drop in distance is worth a shot.

9/1

25/1

Form: 08

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to five winners but she's shown very little at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) and York (5f, good to firm) in her two runs so far; still very early days but she remains best watched for now.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

6

(8)

9th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Princess Savannah

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Alastair Ralph

Three poor efforts for this yard since winning a 6f Thirsk seller for Kevin Ryan in the summer and is now tried in a first-time tongue-tie; can't be recommended.

33/1

11th

10

(3)

28th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Princess Savannah

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Alastair Ralph

Well beaten in a handicap on reappearance in May, before winning a Thirsk seller (6f, good to firm) next time; left Kevin Ryan after being well beaten in a Pontefract handicap next time and was last of seven in a Wolverhampton claimer latest; handy mark if she can be revived.

25/1

7th

6

(4)

14th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Princess Savannah

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alastair Ralph

prominent

20/1

13/2

Form: 7

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off at 6-1 on debut at Ripon (good) last month but she ran green before making some late headway; should know much more this time and it wouldn't be a surprise if she left her initial form behind.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(5)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Newmarket (July)

Greycious Anna

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Best form at 7f, including a couple of respectable efforts this season; weakened in 1m race at Haydock last Saturday and still has something to prove over this distance.

12/1

5th

7

(6)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 5

16:45 Haydock

Greycious Anna

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Won 7f 2yo novice at Redcar last August and kept on for fair third at Catterick (7f) two starts ago; pulled hard in prominent pitch in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when close fifth at Newcastle (7f, AW) latest and could build on that now back up to 1m, if she gets cover and settles better.

10/1

5th

3

(8)

3rd Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Greycious Anna

9st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

7f winner on turf last August; shaped well at Catterick (7f) last month, faring best of the hold-up runners; possibilities, provided she takes well to first-time headgear.

10/1

Form:

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Missed the break and was always in rear when 28-1 at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) last month; can only be watched after that low-key start.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

(6)

3rd Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

19:00 Musselburgh

Heart Of Sofia

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Inconsistent seven-race maiden but she made some late headway when a respectable fourth of 13 at Doncaster (7f, good firm) last time; looks a possible improver on this step up to 1m and she's one to keep an eye on.

4/1

4th

11

(10)

18th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:35 Doncaster

Heart Of Sofia

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Signs of promise, notably when fourth to B Associates (runs in the 5.00) over 6f at Carlisle two runs back; didn't build on that up to 7.5f last time; others stronger.

16/1

Form: 4

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Caravaggio colt who showed some ability when fourth at Catterick (6f, good to firm; raced freely) on his recent debut but he was beaten almost 7l and needs plenty of improvement to make a serious impact here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(11)

24th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Knights Artist

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

towards rear throughout

25/1

9th

10

(6)

4th Oct 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Leicester

Knights Artist

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

midfield, ridden and dropped to rear over 3f out, soon no chance

25/1

13th

17

(7)

12th Sep 2022

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Thirsk

Knights Artist

9st 0lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

awkward start, in touch with leaders on far side of group, pushed along from 3f out, ridden and weakened from over 1f out

12/1

25/1

Form: 04

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held at big prices in both her starts, most recently when 8l fourth of six at Ripon (5f, good) last month; has a lot to find back up in trip and nurseries look the way forward after this; yard also runs newcomer Tribal Hunter.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(6)

30th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Techno Lady

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Poor maiden who comes here on the back of below-par efforts in 1m handicaps at Southwell and Newcastle; cheekpieces are reached for now.

20/1

36

7th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

12:12 Southwell (AW)

Techno Lady

8st 12lb

T: Richard Fahey

9th

11

(8)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Techno Lady

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Nine-race maiden whose form has been mixed, but she was going beyond 7f for the first time when keeping on for an encouraging fourth at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) 17 days ago; that was her first outing since July and it's possible she'll improve for it.

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
11,000gns yearling; second foal; dam 6f/7f 2yo winner (RPR 71), half-sister to 7.5f-8.5f winner Mr Coalville and 7f 2yo winner; yard is 0-25 with 2yos in recent years and she's probably one for further down the line.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

13

(3)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:02 Redcar

Spurn Point

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Lawrence Mullaney

towards rear of midfield

50/1

11th

15

(6)

20th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Leicester

Spurn Point

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Lawrence Mullaney

slowly away, raced in last

50/1

8th

8

(3)

10th Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Ripon

Spurn Point

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Lawrence Mullaney

0-6; best efforts when third in AW classified race last December and eighth (not far behind three of these rivals) in Redcar handicap last month; more is required to get off the mark.

16/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£19,000 yearling, 8,000gns 2yo; second foal; half-brother to 1m4f winner Purple Reign (RPR 59); dam unplaced 1m-1m4f (60), half-sister to useful winners Stravagante (1m 2yo/1m2f) and Stargazer (1m2f-2m); has fair target to aim at on debut and he could be a longer-term prospect.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(3)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Star Start

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

A dual 1m2f scorer in 2025; back to form when third of nine in 1m Pontefract handicap ten days ago so ought to be thereabouts eased 1lb.

10/1

3rd

7

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Star Start

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Six turf wins include one here (1m2f, good to firm) in August; had wind surgery before a fair comeback at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in March and built on that when fifth of 14 at Nottingham (1m2f, good) 11 days ago; drop back in trip no reason to rule him out and he's respected.

5/1

5th

13

(2)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

18:45 Nottingham

Star Start

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

In good form with a pair of 1m2f fast-ground wins last summer; ought to be sharper for Doncaster reappearance 13 days ago and on a workable mark if back close to his best.

22/1

20/1

Form: 6

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tagula filly who was 13-2 at Catterick (5f, good to firm) last month but she ran green before finishing a 10l sixth of seven; should be more streetwise on this step up in trip but she needs to leave her debut form a long way behind.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(8)

8th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

MamZelle Dupont

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

Modest form in her four starts but stepping up to 7f may help and the addition of headgear is another possible source of improvement.

16/1

6th

13

(6)

8th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

MamZelle Dupont

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

32,000euros breeze-ups purchase who's finished well held in three runs to date; is worth a look in the market back from three months off.

16/1

13th

8

(10)

3rd Aug 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Newcastle (AW)

MamZelle Dupont

9st 2lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: John Quinn

prominent, pushed along 3f out, weakening when slightly hampered over 1f out

20/1

66/1

Form: 59

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has struggled at biggish prices in both her runs, most recently when a remote ninth of ten at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) ten days ago; hood now returns and she makes no appeal back up in trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(2)

3rd Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:40 Pontefract

Zerbinetta

8st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Ann Duffield

Raced only four times so there is a chance she can still show improvement at this sort of level; however, holds poor claims on form as things stand.

33/1

10

(3)

21st Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Ripon

Zerbinetta

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Ann Duffield

9th

10

(8)

5th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Zerbinetta

8st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Ann Duffield

Holds weak claims on 2yo form but, like Selby's Joy, looks a possible improver now qualified for handicaps; had wind surgery since last appearance ten months ago; follow the market signals.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £20.40
Straight Forecast £19.84
Trifecta £114.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mountain Warrior

Daily Mail:

Hougoumont

Telegraph:

Tribal Hunter

Daily Mirror:

Hougoumont

The Star:

Hougoumont

Daily Record:

Hougoumont

RP Ratings:

Mountain Warrior

POSTDATA:

Mountain Warrior

The Times:

Mountain Warrior

The Guardian:

Mountain Warrior

Daily Express:

Mountain Warrior

The Sun:

Mountain Warrior