July 17 / 18.10 Windsor

18.10

Good To Soft

British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 0m 6f 12y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 4

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Late foal; 9-1 for C&D maiden (good to firm) three weeks ago and made most, with his eventual 2l fourth of nine among the better form in today's line-up; has Group 2 Gimcrack entry and should improve.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(2)

25th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Piz Nair

9st 12lb

J: Liam Wright

T: George Scott

Two 6f wins, the second on Polytrack off a 4lb lower mark; some of his placed form since reads well and a lesser effort last time can be excused as the undulations of Epsom looked an issue; should get a good pace to aim at and he holds each-way claims.

10/1

6th

6

(2)

26th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

14:42 Epsom

Piz Nair

8st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

dwelt start, took keen hold, held up in rear, switched to centre 3f out, headway and challenging when hung left 2f out

4/1

4th

12

(1)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Piz Nair

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: George Scott

Consistent 3yo who kept on well for 3l second at Glorious Goodwood (7f, good to firm) recently in first-time cheekpieces (retained); on that latest evidence today's first crack at 1m is well worth a go; he's a possible.

15/2

13/2

  • Place: £3.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
72,000gns foal, 85,000gns yearling; second foal; dam Listed-placed 8.6f AW winner (RPR 95), half-sister to Listed-placed 6f/7f winner Abolish out of half-sister to 7f winner Hachita (dam of 1m2f Group 1 winner Announce); from a major stable and needs a market check, particularly with William Buick having such a good strike-rate for the stable this year.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(9)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Kodiac Thriller

8st 10lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Mark Walford

Had a good season for new yard in 2025, winning on second start and running two excellent races at Ripon when returned to 6f, notably when first home on his side in the Great St Wilfrid (good to firm) in August; confirmed his liking for that course when winning there three weeks ago and needs to prove he's the same horse elsewhere.

8/1

1st

9

(8)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Ripon

Kodiac Thriller

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Prominent-racer; did well for this yard last year, winning at Thirsk in May and running several good races in defeat, notably when best of the stands' rail group in the Great St Wilfrid over C&D; he needs to leave his low-key seasonal return well behind if he is to feature today though.

33/1

17th

16

(5)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Kodiac Thriller

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Mark Walford

Prominent-racer; did well for this yard last year, winning at Thirsk in May and running several good races in defeat, notably when best of the stands' rail group in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon; 1lb lower today and a big run could be forthcoming.

12/1

OUR TIP

9/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 33

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third at Thirsk (6f, good) and improved when third of six from the front in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good) 11 days later; latter is the best form in this field and a bold show is on its way.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(10)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Crocus Time

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Ron Barr

May have needed her Thirsk reappearance ten days ago, but just 1-28 and this is just her second attempt at 5f; others preferred.

11/2

10th

10

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Crocus Time

9st 2lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Ron Barr

Placed over C&D for Richard Hannon and her three runs at Thirsk for her new yard last summer yielded two close thirds and her breakthrough success; she has a 227-day absence to overcome today but is still likely to give it a good go.

10/1

33/1

Form: 60

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
120,000gns yearling; modest form at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) in May and took a backward step over C&D (good; lead early) five weeks ago.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

0

1

(3)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

13:45 Catterick

Line Sheet

9st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Off the mark on first run for this yard in five-runner nursery at Leicester last time (7f, soft); up 4lb; chance.

7/2

1st

2

(4)

12th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Leicester

Line Sheet

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: George Scott

Four runs for Ralph Beckett, running her best race when fourth of 13 in a Windsor novice in July (6f, good); didn't get home over 7f on soft ground on her nursery debut at Chester five weeks ago; down in grade and still not fully exposed; stable debut (same owner).

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Eighth foal; half-sister to winners Heartstone (1m; RPR 77), Imperial Choice (1m6f Flat, 72; 2m/2m1f hurdle) and Sasini (US 8.5f); dam 6f-1m2f winner (including 2yo/Italian Group 1; 112), half-sister to 7f 2yo Group 1 winner Priory Belle; the betting moves should give big clues.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(2)

7th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Ripon

Roast Chestnut

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

Night Of Thunder filly who is in good hands; encouraging debut at Windsor (6f, good) three weeks ago, keeping on for fifth of 13; drops into a weaker field and warrants respect with progress on the cards.

7/2

5th

13

(3)

17th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:10 Windsor

Roast Chestnut

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: George Boughey

midfield on inner

13/2

6th
10 (7)
Trevor

13/2

Form: 03

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dropped right away at Goodwood (6f, good) but not when a close third of 11, making most, at Lingfield (6f, AW) four weeks later; each-way claims on the latter form and looks the type to do better.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(1)

2nd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

18:22 Sandown

Trevor

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

in touch with leaders

9/4

6th

10

(7)

17th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:10 Windsor

Trevor

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

ducked left start, soon led

13/2

3rd

9

(8)

22nd Jun 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

18:25 Lingfield (AW)

Trevor

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

took keen hold, led, headed over 1f out, kept on but lost second towards finish

33/1

Form: 6

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
20-1 and ridden by 5lb claimer, slow to find her stride in C&D novice (good to firm) 16 days ago and his sixth of nine was modest form; probably a longer-term prospect.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(8)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Kempton (AW)

The Smiling Wolf

9st 4lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: John Butler

Drawn a blank since his Ffos Las nursery win (6f) in September 2023; big prices and well beaten in four runs for John Butler but he ran better than the distance beaten at Lingfield 17 days ago (forced a strong pace and weakened quickly in the final furlong); tumbling down the weights and he needs a close look in the betting now back sprinting.

12/1

7th

7

(8)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Kempton (AW)

The Smiling Wolf

9st 4lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: John Butler

Drawn a blank since his Ffos Las nursery win (6f) in September 2023; big prices and well beaten in four runs for John Butler but he ran better than the distance beaten at Lingfield 17 days ago (forced a strong pace and weakened quickly in the final furlong); tumbling down the weights and he needs a close look in the betting now back sprinting.

12/1

6th

7

(8)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

13:45 Lingfield (AW)

The Smiling Wolf

9st 1lb

J: George Bass

T: John Butler

Yet to add to 6f turf win for Jack Channon in September 2023 and was safely held on all three starts for John Butler in the autumn (7f-1m); lurks on a dangerous mark though and needs a check in the betting.

20/1

16/1

Form: 64

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Late foal; 50,000gns yearling; showed promise in a restricted maiden at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) and novice at Kempton (7f, AW) 12 days later; it's still hard to see him making a major impact just yet, though.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(10)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Faster Bee

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Took him a long time to get off the mark, but has utilised forcing tactics to good effect over C&D this year (1241); 5lb higher than for his latest success, though, and he doesn't have a great draw.

4/1

1st

4

(5)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Faster Bee

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Came good at the 26th attempt over C&D in February when making all; has ran well twice since over C&D when in the money and a danger to all if he can grab an early lead in returning cheekpieces.

9/4

4th

6

(9)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Faster Bee

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Disappointing at Southwell (6f) last time but he went close over C&D on his penultimate run and that was after an emphatic front-running success at this track; drawn out wide on this step back up in trip but has possibilities if he can bounce back.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
30,000euros 2yo; second foal; half-brother to Italian 5.5f winner My Captain; dam placed at 7f turf/10.6f AW (RPR 67), sister to 8.3f Listed winner Erysimum, half-sister to useful 1m2f-2m winner Rhombus; probably best watched first time out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

2

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hedge Fund

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Won over 6f on this track as 2yo; winless since that season but he's shown enough to think he can be placed to advantage off a reduced mark; had a troubled start to the season at Beverley but it's too soon to write him off; hood refitted with cheekpieces added.

10/1

7th

6

(8)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Beverley

Hedge Fund

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Appleby

Not a prolific winner; rather disappointing for this yard in a light campaign last season, best run when third at Haydock in September (5f, good; hood on for first time); no hood this time; on a good mark and could go well.

7/1

10th
6 (13)
Ikhtiary

5/1

Form: 4

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
42,000gns 2yo; 15-2, slow to get the hang of things in novice at Bath (5.7f, firm) in early June but looked promising in the end when running on into fourth of nine; others have better form but he could be a big improver.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(13)

17th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:10 Windsor

Ikhtiary

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tom Clover

took keen hold, prominent on outer, weakened from 2f out

5/1

4th

3

(5)

9th Jun 2023

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 3

18:38 Bath

Ikhtiary

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tom Clover

slowly away, towards rear

10/1

Form: 06

Last run: 100 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in 6f maidens in the mud at the Curragh in March and Cork in early April; no form claims and has left Adrian Murray.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(1)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Capall Donn

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Well beaten when 66-1 for nursery debut at Ffos Las (6f, soft) in late July; sports first-time cheekpieces here and today's trip-and-surface combination may show him in a better light, but it still takes a leap of faith to support him.

25/1

8th

10

(8)

31st Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:32 Ffos Las

Capall Donn

8st 11lb

J: Rafael Souza

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

slowly away, in rear

20/1

11th

3

(6)

17th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:10 Windsor

Capall Donn

9st 7lb

J: Rafael Souza

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

dwelt start, always behind

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh foal; half-brother to winners Blue Moonrise (5f-6f including 2yo; RPR 87) and Rusalka (Italian 7f-8.4f); dam 1m-1m2f winner (82), closely related to Hong Kong 6f Group 2 winner Charles The Great; looks bred for further and probably best watched this time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2

4th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

15:10 Fontwell

Bajan New Moon

11st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Ryan Potter

led, headed 3 out, weakened quickly after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out

20/1

3

9th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

15:50 Newton Abbot

Bajan New Moon

11st 0lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Ryan Potter

Close third of five on stable/hurdle debut at Hexham (soft) in June but that form has not worked out well and he's been soundly beaten twice since (latterly behind Torrent at Uttoxeter).

25/1

5th

5

28th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:50 Uttoxeter

Bajan New Moon

11st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Ryan Potter

Ran big race when close third of five on stable/hurdle debut at Hexham (soft) in June but that form has taken some knocks since and he was pulled up in Market Rasen contest won by Play Pretend a fortnight later.

33/1

100/1

Form: 87

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to settle when last at Yarmouth and Sandown (again 5f on good to firm) eight days later; now tongue tied.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(8)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blow Me Away

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

slowly away, took keen hold, in rear

10/1

7th

4

(2)

14th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Blow Me Away

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Ninth of 16 in a 7f AW novice in August but behind on his other seven starts, the last three in handicaps (7f, 6f and 5f); visor now joins his tongue-tie.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £28.40
Straight Forecast £19.87
Trifecta £85.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Crocus Time

NEWMARKET:

Piz Nair

D Express:

Roast Chestnut

The Sun:

Ikhtiary

Telegraph:

Trevor

Daily Mirror:

Roast Chestnut

The Guardian:

Piz Nair

Daily Mail:

Piz Nair

The Star:

Ikhtiary

RP RATINGS:

Crocus Time

POSTDATA:

Crocus Time

The Times:

Crocus Time

Daily Record:

Crocus Time