July 20 / 15.10 Leicester

15.10

Good To Soft

William Hill Lengthen Your Odds EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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William Hill Lengthen Your Odds EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 3

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bred to be useful and finished an encouraging third on his 1m AW debut at Chelmsford eight weeks ago; up 2f in trip; likely to progress and Oisin Murphy takes the ride.
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5th

5

(2)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

11:58 Lingfield (AW)

No Surrender

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Ed Dunlop

2023 novice winner; 0-10 since, pipped over C&D in November but beating only one home in 1m4f Southwell handicap 20 days ago; needs to bounce back and, having worn cheekpieces on those last two starts, he now sports a visor.

5/1

5th

5

(2)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

11:58 Lingfield (AW)

No Surrender

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Ed Dunlop

2023 novice winner; 0-10 since, pipped over C&D in November but beating only one home in 1m4f Southwell handicap 20 days ago; needs to bounce back and, having worn cheekpieces on those last two starts, he now sports a visor.

5/1

8th

7

(2)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

13:42 Southwell (AW)

No Surrender

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Consistent sort who has been knocking on the door recently, latest when second of nine at Lingfield (1m2f; 9-2) last month when beaten a head in first-time cheekpieces (retained); steps back up in trip and holds claims.

5/1

4/6

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 22 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Frankel colt who has achieved a level more than good enough to win plenty of novices when second over 1m2f at Redcar and Salisbury (both good to firm) in recent months; likely to face slower ground now but sets a clear standard.
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6

(1)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spectacular Style

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Won over 1m6f at Redcar in August but hasn't given himself a chance in two subsequent races after pulling hard, with and without the hood; risky.

11/2

5th

2

(3)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Spectacular Style

10st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Ran below market expectations, having raced freely, last time when bidding for a Redcar double (1m6f); upped further in distance but may settle better and rebound with hood reapplied.

5/2

5th

3

(4)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

17:35 Redcar

Spectacular Style

10st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

Gained second career win when scoring over C&D last time (good to firm); chance off this 4lb higher mark, providing the ground doesn't turn soft.

11/8

100/1

  • Place: £10.90

Form: 4

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Comfortably held in two AW bumpers over the winter and beaten 13l when fourth on 1m2f Salisbury Flat debut (good to firm) 22 days ago; best to look elsewhere.
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8th

2

5th May 2024

Heavy

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

17:35 Salisbury

Looksee

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

Placed at huge odds in 1m2f Leicester novice last summer but well down the field in first two handicaps (1m3f/1m2f), latterly on seasonal debut three weeks ago; moves up in trip today.

33/1

8th

2

5th May 2024

Heavy

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

17:35 Salisbury

Looksee

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

Placed at huge odds in 1m2f Leicester novice last summer but well down the field in first two handicaps (1m3f/1m2f), latterly on seasonal debut three weeks ago; moves up in trip today.

33/1

13th

10

(13)

15th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Windsor

Looksee

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

midfield

50/1

4/1

Form: 4-

Last run: 281 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-held fourth behind the very smart King Of Steel on his 1m Nottingham debut (soft) last autumn; it's taken a bit of time to get him back to the track but he should be capable of better.
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7

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 210y

Class 4

16:15 Carlisle

Alshadhian

10st 10lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

5yo who won at Southwell (2m, good) in June on second chase start and has been runner-up at Worcester (2m, good) on last two outings, bumping into an improved winner most recently; stayed well on the Flat and he's been shaping as though this step back up in trip could prompt further improvement.

3/1

2nd

5

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

13:37 Worcester

Alshadhian

12st 0lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Easy winner on second chase start at Southwell (2m, good) in June and can be forgiven his odds-on defeat a few days later; back on song with a C&D second to Rocks Up Late last month; up 1lb and needs a bit of luck in running but he's still open to progress and commands respect.

7/2

2

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:50 Worcester

Alshadhian

11st 13lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Off the mark over fences at second attempt, cruising clear by 13l at Southwell (2m, good) in June; flopped when odds-on to follow up a few days later but has been given a longer break since and remains of strong interest.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 70

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in two outings over 7f in recent weeks; the much longer trip will need to spark significant improvement.
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8th

12

(9)

12th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Balmy Breese

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Threatened to pick up a small race here early in the year but has had endless chances and recent efforts haven't been good; only holds outside claims.

25/1

8th

12

(9)

12th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Balmy Breese

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Threatened to pick up a small race here early in the year but has had endless chances and recent efforts haven't been good; only holds outside claims.

25/1

10th

10

(3)

30th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

19:25 Brighton

Balmy Breese

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

It remains to be seen what he is capable of on turf after just two novice events and a heavy-ground 1m handicap, all in 2023 (well held in each); trail has gone cold since an okay winter on Tapeta, however.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Zoustar half-brother to several winners, including Group 3 winning sprinter Lady Macapa and a useful winner at up to 1m2f in Italy; betting should help guide to expectations.
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8th

2

16th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

12:45 Uttoxeter

First Cut

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

towards rear, outpaced after 6th, lost touch 2 out

66/1

8th

2

16th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

12:45 Uttoxeter

First Cut

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

towards rear, outpaced after 6th, lost touch 2 out, tailed off

66/1

8th

9

(4)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:05 Leicester

First Cut

10st 6lb

J: Miss Ellie Holder

T: Stuart Edmunds

Regressive during his light Flat career and has since finished tailed off in two maiden hurdles; too much to prove.

25/1

Form: 49

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed ability amidst greenness when fourth of six on 11.5f Haydock debut (good to firm) last month but last of nine at Newmarket (1m2f, good) since; blinkers are quickly reached for.
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4

2nd Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 3

16:35 Kelso

Governor Of India

11st 0lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Second foal of owner's French Oaks winner Star Of Seville; he showed ability on the Flat for the Gosdens, winning at Newcastle (1m2f, AW; RPR 77) in October, and he's joined another top yard for his hurdling career; could play a leading role on stable debut.

11/4

4th

3

(3)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

13:55 Newcastle (AW)

Governor Of India

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

in touch with leaders

2/1

Form: 56

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made some encouraging late headway into fifth on his Chester debut (1m4f, soft) in May but failed to make the anticipated progress when sixth on Newcastle's Tapeta (1m2f) last month; still early days for top yard.
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2nd

3

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 3

15:30 Catterick

Medieval Gold

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Patrick Neville

Won at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) in November on final run for Micky Hammond and again ran well when third on recent stable debut there (2m1f, good to soft), where shaping as though this longer trip would be worth exploring.

4/1

3rd

4

3rd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Carlisle

Medieval Gold

11st 9lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Patrick Neville

Two wins for Micky Hammond, the latest a C&D handicap in November (soft; beat That One by 5.5l); progressive sort who should go well on stable debut despite 7lb rise; tongue-tie on for the first time.

4/1

2nd

12

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

15:47 Carlisle

Medieval Gold

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

A fair Flat maiden for William Haggas; won a Perth maiden hurdle and went on to be beaten 3l and 11l in his two handicaps; each-way claims if fit enough to do himself justice.

12/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 218 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Appealing pedigree but 80-1 and beat only one home on his 7f Kempton debut last December; subsequently sold out of Marcus Tregoning's stable for 1,200gns.
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8

16th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Worcester

Nelson Bay

11st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

Showed only glimmer of promise during five-race Flat career for Kevin Frost and makes stable/hurdle debut after 11-month absence.

66/1

10th

11

(11)

10th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Nelson Bay

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Kevin Frost

Showed little in his first three starts (7f/1m) and beaten a very long way on handicap debut (amateur riders) at Nottingham (1m2f, good) in August; plenty of improvement required.

33/1

12th

7

(8)

15th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

14:30 Nottingham

Nelson Bay

11st 0lb

J: Mr Kevin Skelton

T: Kevin Frost

Sold out of Marcus Tregoning's stable for 1,200gns after one run; mild improvement last time but doesn't look obviously well treated for handicap debut.

12/1

Form: 4

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off at 100-1 but did show some ability when 12l fourth of 6 on 1m2f Nottingham debut (heavy) in May; cheekpieces added this time; may improve.
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10th

8

(11)

24th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

13:40 Beverley

Regency Boy

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Steph Hollinshead

Eight-race maiden; best handicap effort when neck second over C&D (good to soft) in June; that form gives him a fighting chance.

9/1

6th

7

(4)

16th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:30 Beverley

Regency Boy

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Unexposed 4yo; sound effort when second over C&D on latest start in May (good to soft; not best of runs); had Three Platoon behind in third that day and fourth has won since, so form is fair; visor now replaces blinkers; respected.

5/1

100/1

Form: 6

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
33-1, always in rear when 13l last of six on her 1m2f Redcar debut 27 days ago.
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9th

11

(5)

18th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Cape Point

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

slowly away, held up in rear, raced wide but headway halfway

25/1

7th

10

(3)

6th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Cape Point

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Unexposed filly; made fairly encouraging handicap debut when sixth over 1m6f here in September but was well beaten over that trip here last month; drops back to 1m4f with tongue-tie fitted today.

10/1

9th

20

7th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Cape Point

8st 11lb

T: Ivan Furtado

Unexposed compared to nearly all of today's rivals; moving up to 1m6f here when 18-1 for handicap debut in September sparked some improvement on latest start, leading briefly over 2f out; needs to build on that.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £17.20
Straight Forecast £9.64
Trifecta £468.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Spectacular Style

The Guardian:

No Surrender

RP RATINGS:

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POSTDATA:

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NEWMARKET:

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The Times:

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Telegraph:

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D Express:

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Daily Mirror:

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The Star:

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Daily Record:

Spectacular Style

Daily Mail:

No Surrender