July 28 / 17.52 Newmarket (July)

17.52

Good

British Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B, C & D) (EBF Qual’) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B, C & D) (EBF Qual’) (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 6

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Blue Point filly who showed promise in 5f contest at Sandown in May, keeping on for sixth of nine (beaten about 3l); looks likely to prove suited by this extra furlong; open to improvement and has possibilities.
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8th

6

(3)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 1

15:25 Musselburgh

Les Bleus

8st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

took keen hold, prominent early, in touch with leaders after 1f, in rear after 2f

20/1

8th

9

(6)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Lingfield

Les Bleus

8st 8lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Richard Hughes

In the frame three times at Group level over 7f/1m as a 2yo; respectable fourth of five in conditions race at Kempton (1m, AW debut) on reappearance but this is a step back up in grade and she needs a big step forward.

40/1

9

(6)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Lingfield

Les Bleus

8st 8lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Richard Hughes

In the frame three times at Group level over 7f/1m as a 2yo; respectable fourth of five in conditions race at Kempton (1m, AW debut) on reappearance but this is a step back up in grade and she needs a big step forward.

40/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
8,000gns foal, £20,000 yearling; Havana Grey half-brother to Polish 7f 2yo/1m winner Westminster Grey; dam 1m-1m5f winner, half-sister to 6f Group 3 winner Barney McGrew; check the betting.
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1

(1)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:25 Doncaster

Grey Cuban

10st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Front-runner who defied top weight at York (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago and won over this C&D (good to soft) last September; has run some good races on soft ground in the past; he's just 2lb higher than last time and can produce another bold show.

5/1

1

(9)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Grey Cuban

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Front-runner who won at Chester (1m2f, good) in July and returned to form when third of five in Listed race there (1m4f, good to soft) last month; he's saved his best for Chester this season but has shown promise at York in the past and the drop back in trip is a likely plus; can make a bold bid.

20/1

3

(1)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 1

14:05 Chester

Grey Cuban

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Hugo Palmer

This course rather dominates his turf record, most notably with a big career best to win 1m2f handicap in July in good style from the front; the scale of his defeats at other tracks on his last two outings is a concern and although better seems likely on this return to Chester, stamina is in doubt.

14/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 333

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Consistent thus far having recorded form figures of 333, close third at Windsor (6f, good) most recently; penultimate effort came at this venue (7f); in danger of becoming a filly who doesn't progress but holds solid and leading form claims in this field.
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1st

1

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:15 Wetherby

Crocus Time

9st 11lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ron Barr

Left low-key reappearance run behind when scoring at Redcar (5f, good to firm) nine days ago and is now 2-7 for Ron Barr; carries 5lb penalty here but is due to go up by that amount anyway and the slightly longer trip should be in her favour; likely contender.

4/1

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

Form: 7

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dark Angel colt, from a useful family; only seventh of nine in 6f contest at Salisbury last month, though seemed green and in need of the outing; may do better.
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2nd

2

(9)

20th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Luas

9st 8lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Regressive maiden who's still to finish placed and who's run well below market billing a couple of times; headgear comes off as he goes up from 6f for a yard that's been struggling for winners lately.

10/1

10th

5

(5)

17th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Newmarket

Luas

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

awkward start and slowly away, pushed along soon after start

12/1

10th

5

(5)

17th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Newmarket

Luas

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

awkward start and slowly away, pushed along soon after start

12/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
40,000gns yearling; by Calyx; dam well held on only start, sister to useful 1m-9.4f (including 2yo) winner Turnberry Isle out of Cheveley Park winner Rosdhu Queen; in excellent hands; interesting newcomer.
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3rd

7

(8)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:42 Ayr

Habrdi

9st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

He has an up-and-down profile but he won at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March and finished second of seven over this C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; leading claims if backing up that latest performance.

7/2

2nd

3

(9)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Habrdi

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Ruth Carr

Hold-up performer who was a ready winner at Wolverhampton in March; similar form wheen fourth at Southwell on his next start but his performance has dipped twice since; no guarantee this will be run to suit.

5/1

6th

5

(1)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Habrdi

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Hold-up handicapper who won a 7f Wolverhampton handicap off a 7lb lower mark last month; two creditable efforts have followed but he will need to raise his game to defy this mark and stall 1 will mean he needs some luck in running too.

11/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£20,000 yearling; by Inns Of Court; closely related to 6f winner Crypto Quest, half-brother to three winners, notably Initiative (6f 2yo); one of several newcomers in the field; market informative.
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8th

6

(4)

27th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

15:10 Yarmouth

Shield Wall

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Marco Botti

Related to several winners and wasn't helped by his track position when sixth behind a smart winner (since Group placed) over 6f at Newmarket (good to soft; 22-1); can show more here.

7/1

6th

9

(13)

28th Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:52 Newmarket (July)

Shield Wall

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

£20,000 yearling; by Inns Of Court; closely related to 6f winner Crypto Quest, half-brother to three winners, notably Initiative (6f 2yo); one of several newcomers in the field; market informative.

10/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
31,000euros yearling, £40,000 2yo; by Havana Grey; dam maiden, half-sister to useful winners Alexander M (1m2f) and Rebel Assault (5f-7f including 2yo Listed) out of 6f 2yo/7f winner; market instructive.
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4th

8

(7)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havana Smoke

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Dylan Cunha

slowly away, in rear

6/1

6th

1

(9)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:55 Newcastle (AW)

Havana Smoke

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

Still to register a victory but he arrives in top form, coming in a close fourth of 12 in 1m Chelmsford handicap ten days ago; merits serious consideration eased 1lb now with cheekpieces back on.

13/8

4th

10

(12)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Havana Smoke

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Dylan Cunha

midfield, headway on inner 2f out, challenging final 110yds, no extra towards finish

7/1

Form: 08

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has struggled in 6f maidens on AW/turf; showed a bit of form last time (beaten about 5l) but finished only eighth; likely to find life easier in nurseries shortly.
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6th

6

(2)

13th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Primetime

9st 10lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

dwelt start, in rear

4/1

1st

2

(5)

9th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Primetime

9st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

in touch with leaders, prominent after 2f

5/1

2nd

2

(5)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Ffos Las

Primetime

9st 8lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Finished down the field in all four starts, including when seventh of eight on his nursery debut at Newcastle (7f, AW; 14-1) ten days ago; takes another step up in trip here and he needs to do much better back on turf.

6/1

Form: 9

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Weakened into ninth of ten, having dictated the pace, in 7f maiden at the July festival here two weeks ago when the rank outsider; appeared to record a respectable RPR but that form may not be reliable; however, could go well in this easier-looking race dropped in trip.
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6th

4

(1)

26th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Krysdanjord

9st 7lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Darryll Holland

led

13/2

5th

5

(2)

13th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:10 Yarmouth

Krysdanjord

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: Darryll Holland

midfield

7/1

6th

1

(4)

23rd May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Krysdanjord

9st 11lb

J: J F Egan

T: Darryll Holland

prominent, outpaced and lost ground over 2f out, weakened 1f out

9/2

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
55,000gns yearling; Havana Gold half-sister to six winners, notably Kitten's Dumplings (US 1m1f turf Grade 1), Granny's Kitten (US 8.5f turf Grade 3) and Lion Kingdom (8.6f AW 2yo); follow the market signals.
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8th

6

(1)

27th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

18:08 Lingfield (AW)

Asian Tide

9st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Seven-race maiden; made an inauspicious return following an eight-month break when seventh of eight at Leicester (1m, good) last month; needs to show improvement.

16/1

7th

7

(9)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

18:55 Leicester

Asian Tide

9st 4lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Started off in nurseries with two respectable AW runs in the autumn (7f/1m) but has been absent since running as though something was amiss in November.

25/1

9th

8

(8)

23rd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Asian Tide

9st 1lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Jamie Osborne

Five-race maiden; not disgraced at this course (fourth over 7f) and Lingfield (fifth over 1m) since switched to handicaps; however, needs to find some progress for going up further in distance.

25/1

Form: 06

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 11l in both starts, showing modest form; fitting of headgear needs to prompt improvement.
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2nd

2

(5)

15th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

12:50 Lingfield (AW)

Magnificentforce

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Dr Jon Scargill

Holds weak claims on his maiden/novice form (6f/7f, turf) for Jane Chapple-Hyam but combination of gelding operation, new trip, change of surface and first-time blinkers is a possible source of improvement on debut for new yard; market support should be noted.

7/1

11th

7

(15)

28th Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:52 Newmarket (July)

Magnificentforce

9st 5lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

took keen hold, disputed lead

50/1

6th

4

(6)

18th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Doncaster

Magnificentforce

9st 7lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

led, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out

33/1

50/1

Form: 06

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest RPRs in a couple of sprint maidens; took a slight step forward last time but more is needed; one for nurseries shortly.
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3rd

4

(2)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

Rusheen Boy

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Has won on turf but four of his five wins have been on AW; it may be best to wait until he returns to AW.

13/2

8th

3

(7)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Rusheen Boy

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Gained his third course win when making all over C&D 83 days ago, clinging on at the line; only 1lb higher on his first start since and makes the shortlist.

11/2

33/1

Form: 970

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced colt whose apparent best effort came on sole 5f attempt; still has something to prove over 6f and he's yet to finish in the first six; far from solid.
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4th

7

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Raft Up

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

In fine form at 6f on the AW of late, winning at Southwell and Newcastle; has a better strike-rate on sand than turf (1-17) but he was running to a similar level on grass as AW in 2025 and it may be unwise to presume he's a one-surface wonder; respected.

3/1

1st

5

(8)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Raft Up

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

Good efforts in all three 6f runs this year, placed behind the prolific Yorkshire Glory twice and readily seeing off five rivals at Southwell eight days ago; 1lb well in under a penalty; should go well.

5/1

14/1

Form: 8

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Had excuses at Haydock (6f; well held) last week on debut having been hampered early, raced in near isolation (well away from the main action) and looked green; may leave that bare form well behind, provided she takes to the implemented blinkers.
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14th

15

(2)

28th Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:52 Newmarket (July)

Welsh Harbour

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

carried right start

14/1

8th

8

(7)

21st Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Haydock

Welsh Harbour

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ralph Beckett

Cable Bay filly; 5.5f 2yo-winning dam has already thrown a few juvenile sprint scorers, notably this one's full brother King's Lynn (later won both the Temple and Achilles Stakes here); looks the part on paper.

3/1

Non-runners

Al Shabab

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £61.50
Straight Forecast £56.50
Trifecta £250.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Crocus Time

NEWMARKET:

Habrdi

Daily Mail:

Grey Cuban

SPOTLIGHT:

Al Shabab

The Guardian:

Shield Wall

The Times:

Habrdi

Daily Mirror:

Habrdi

TOPSPEED:

Crocus Time

POSTDATA:

Crocus Time

Telegraph:

Crocus Time

Daily Record:

Crocus Time

The Star:

Al Shabab

D Express:

Grey Cuban

The Sun:

Grey Cuban