July 22 / 13.15 Newbury

13.15

Good

bet365 EBF Novice Stakes (IRE Incentive Race) (Colts & Geldings) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £6480
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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bet365 EBF Novice Stakes (IRE Incentive Race) (Colts & Geldings) (Div I)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.90
  • Place: £2.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
100,000gns Showcasing colt out of a 6f 2yo winner (RPR 87); stable won this race in 2019 but that one had the benefit of experience.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(5)

30th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Sketch

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Freddie & Martyn Meade

Soft ground excuses his Richmond flop behind Vandeek; that is flanked by a ready win at Newbury (6f) and good third in York Listed event (5f); however, has a lot to find on ratings at this tougher level.

40/1

3rd

8

(9)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:45 York

Sketch

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Freddie & Martyn Meade

Won well at Newbury (6f, good) on debut, looking a bright prospect, and that form has been boosted; soft surface was likely to blame for his Richmond flop at Goodwood and he remains of interest; could well confirm the initial promise, provided he copes with this drop to 5f.

12/1

11/1

  • Place: £5.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Soldier's Call and the second foal of a Listed-placed 5f-7f winner (including 2yo AW; RPR 97); stable gets first-time-out winners and has the useful Bobsleigh to compare this one to; market support worth noting.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(12)

14th Oct 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:15 York

Government Call

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

in touch with leaders

14/1

8th

5

(1)

9th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Kempton (AW)

Government Call

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Going the right way after wins at Sandown (5f) and Ripon (6f; again good to soft) but probably needs a fair chunk of improvement to bring up the hat-trick; on the plus side, his stable's 2yos tend to improve with racing and he's well drawn.

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 45,000euros this year and is the first foal of a 7f 2yo winner (RPR 96); another for whom the betting should provide more clues.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(9)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Gunfighter

9st 13lb

J: Liam Wright

T: John Butler

Dual winner for Hugo Palmer (6f/7f); third the best he managed for Robert Eddery; failed to see out 1m in two previous attempts so looks best watched on debut for John Butler, who runs two others, back from 292 days off.

20/1

13th

12

(3)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:05 Newmarket (July)

Gunfighter

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Robert Eddery

Two AW wins when trained by Hugo Palmer; he has found the handicapper in command since joining this stable and although his penultimate third at Yarmouth was better, he doesn't look the obvious answer here; stable also run Spring Bloom.

33/1

5

(4)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Gunfighter

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Robert Eddery

Not totally solid on his form for current yard but has possibilities off current mark provided latest effort (third at Yarmouth) is backed up; well treated on peak figures.

14/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
27,000gns half-brother to Qatar 6f winner Sidcot Swallet; dam 5f turf 2yo/6f AW winner (RPR 75), half-sister to 5f 2yo Group 3 winner Monsieur Chevalier and smart 6f-7f winner Outback Traveller; bred to be sharp.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Drama

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Ferguson

These conditions bring out the best in him and was taking his C&D record to 4-6 when finishing with a flourish to win a strong handicap last month; remains capable of further progress and although he has something to find at the weights, a bigger concern is the prospect of a tactical event.

3/1

1st

2

(4)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Kempton (AW)

Drama

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Ferguson

Better on AW than turf and his C&D record reads 31511 (including this race 12 months ago); endured a troubled passage at Newcastle on his most recent AW run and still looked in form; no show in the Stewards' Cup but this is altogether more suitable; Oisin Murphy rides for the first time.

4/1

27

(20)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:05 Goodwood

Drama

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Ferguson

Capable off this mark and he didn't enjoy a clear run at Newcastle five weeks ago (6f); all his best form has come on AW though and nothing in his turf record suggests he's the answer.

22/1

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
40,000gns buy earlier in the year and is a half-brother to 7f/1m winner Sandy Paradise (RPR 84); leading stable had a first-time-out 2yo winner at Ascot last week; would very much enter the reckoning if the betting vibes are strong.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(1)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:30 Redcar

Deboras Dream

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jennie Candlish

Right back to form under William Pyle on his last two starts, finishing second to Double Parked over C&D before winning over 1m2f here 18 days ago; handles good to firm and soft ground and should be thereabouts.

11/2

1st

4

(6)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

17:05 Redcar

Deboras Dream

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jennie Candlish

His last win was 14 months ago but he responded well to cheekpieces when going close off a reduced mark here (1m, good to firm) last month; kept on well in that race and he's respected off only 1lb higher on this step back up in trip.

11/2

1

(4)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

19:00 Redcar

Deboras Dream

9st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jennie Candlish

Slipped down the weights and he wasn't beaten far in a Class 4 at Windsor six weeks ago; tongue-tie worn there now left off and new cheekpieces are deployed; one to consider.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
This son of Cotai Glory was bought for 67,000euors in May; dam 6f winner (including AW 2yo; RPR 93); already gelded and tongue tied for debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(6)

9th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ippotheos

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Appleby

prominent

5/1

3rd

2

(3)

26th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 143y

Class 3

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ippotheos

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Has a patchy record but he won on his stable debut here (6f) in December and returned to form with a close second behind Sennockian at Lingfield 15 days ago; that was on his step up to 1m and he's respected off only 1lb higher here.

15/8

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
This son of Twilight Son cost 18,000euros this year and is a half-brother to 5f 2yo winner Impeachment (RPR 77); dam 1m2f winner (91); probably best watched.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Meet Me In Meraki

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: David Evans

Three AW wins last year, the latest over C&D in October and he's now back to that mark for the first time since; bits of encouragement since give him a place in calculations.

16/1

8th

7

(3)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Meet Me In Meraki

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Evans

Fast-finishing fourth over 1m2f at Lingfield in January but he hasn't found the same form in two subsequent outings there; Marquand up but others bring more compelling claims.

16/1

7th

2

(2)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Meet Me In Meraki

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Fast-finishing fourth over C&D 19 days ago but he wasn't in the same form behind Tommy's Promise here one week later; Rossa Ryan booked and he's capable of a big run at this level.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
250,000gns son of Blue Point out of a 7f 2yo winner from a good family; likely type on paper for his leading stable.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(7)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

16:00 Yarmouth

Infinity Blue

9st 10lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Julie Camacho

Sole win from 20 starts came at Newmarket last summer; good second off reduced mark at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in August but he's taken two backward steps since and has something to prove again; first-time cheekpieces replace visor.

8/1

11

(3)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:03 Redcar

Infinity Blue

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Only win in 15 attempts came off 1lb higher at Newmarket in August last year (6f, good); fair efforts in a visor (on again) when in the frame on last two starts; has each-way claims.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
70,000gns son of New Bay out of an unraced half-sister to 1m2f Group 3 winner Aquamarine and 1m1f/1m3f Listed winner Burgarita; betting perhaps the best guide to expectations for a stable that has only had a handful of 2yo runners in 2023.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

15

(5)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

American Bay

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

One of his two wins came over C&D and was a close fifth here a month ago, backing up two good runs on the AW; possibilities, especially should the new cheekpieces give him a lift.

10/1

5th

9

(7)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

American Bay

8st 11lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Beat Equity Law over C&D last June but the tables were turned when the pair repposed here in August; two solid efforts on AW in March; should give his running.

6/1

2nd

3

(6)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

American Bay

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Paul Midgley

He was returning from a 167-day break when third over C&D two weeks ago; Billy Loughnane retains the ride and he is one to take seriously.

2/1

10th
11 (12)
Savvy Kingdom

7/2

Form: 3

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Plenty to like about last month's debut third at Windsor (6f, good to firm) and the fourth won back there on Monday (fifth also second at Yarmouth on Wednesday); open to improvement and unlikely to be far away.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(3)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Savvy Kingdom

9st 12lb

J: Jack Callan

T: S Woods

Has two 1m wins to his name on AW and returning to this surface in his favour after a low-key run at Newmarket last month; he had disappointed at Kempton on his previous start though and others appeal more.

14/1

11th

2

(12)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:18 Newmarket

Savvy Kingdom

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: S Woods

Won at Newcastle (1m, AW) in May and has a 5lb lower mark on this return to turf; however, he's rated lower on grass for good reason and he was well beaten back on AW at Kempton last month; others are preferred.

14/1

5

(2)

20th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:20 Kempton (AW)

Savvy Kingdom

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: S Woods

Course scorer who posted a good fourth of eight in 1m2f Chelmsford handicap last month; he can make his presence felt once more.

8/1

Form: 64

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability in two outings over 6f at Windsor (both good to firm) without achieving enough to think he'd be up to winning a novice at this course; William Buick has been booked, though.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

12

(4)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chiedozie

10st 7lb

J: Mr Lewis Kent

T: Phil McEntee

23-race maiden; has a chance on his C&D third in January 2025 but then off for 410 days; creditable 4.75l tenth of 12 at Kempton on his return to action this month; each-way chance.

20/1

10th

11

(3)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Chiedozie

9st 0lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

0-22; placed over 5f and 6f on Polytrack, as well as on Tapeta at Wolverhampton latest; this looks his optimum trip; each-way possible.

14/1

Non-runners

Lost In Music

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £122.60
Straight Forecast £149.19
Trifecta £1216.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Savvy Kingdom

Daily Mail:

Infinity Blue

The Guardian:

Government Call

POSTDATA:

Debora's Dream

The Sun:

Chiedozie

Daily Mirror:

Infinity Blue

D Express:

Government Call

RP RATINGS:

Savvy Kingdom

NEWMARKET:

Savvy Kingdom

The Times:

Savvy Kingdom

Telegraph:

Savvy Kingdom

The Star:

Savvy Kingdom

Daily Record:

Savvy Kingdom