July 29 / 19.00 Windsor

19.00

Soft

British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 0m 6f 12y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1st
8 (4)
Sonmarg

10/1 (Won)

Form: 7

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
22-1 when finishing seventh of 11 over C&D in early June; should leave that behind him at some point but would like to see market support before getting involved.
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4th

1

(7)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

14:08 Nottingham

Sonmarg

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

led, pressed leader under 4f out, led again over 1f out, lost three places inside final furlong, weakened final 110yds

7/1

4th

1

(7)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

14:08 Nottingham

Sonmarg

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

led

7/1

10

(5)

26th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Sonmarg

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Turf winner at 6f; maiden on AW and below best in two AW handicaps at this trip but he's dropped a few pounds since making his yard debut and remains of interest on autumn form with Rossa Ryan up for the first time.

9/1

Form: 2240

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Demoted from first place on 5f Yarmouth debut (soft) after causing interference; seemed wiser to the job at Wetherby (good) next time but his limitations have been exposed in good company twice since; gelded since Royal Ascot and this is more suitable; sets the standard.
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2nd

7

(8)

21st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:50 Lingfield

Shayekh

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Has faced some difficult assignments, latest in Irish sales race; creditable second in all three attempts at maiden/novice level but looks quirky and comes with risk; tongue-tie fitted.

6/1

10th

2

(17)

7th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 5f 205y

17:10 Naas

Shayekh

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Alice Haynes

raced near side, in touch with leaders, outpaced and lost position under 2f out, soon no impression

12/1

2nd

7

(2)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

19:00 Windsor

Shayekh

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Demoted from first place on 5f Yarmouth debut (soft) after causing interference; seemed wiser to the job at Wetherby (good) next time but his limitations have been exposed in good company twice since; gelded since Royal Ascot and this is more suitable; sets the standard.

2/1

Form: 05

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at Newmarket on his debut in May; appeared to show much more when fifth of 13 at Yarmouth three weeks ago (6f, good to soft) but that form yet to be franked; nurseries may suit better after this.
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2nd

2

(8)

13th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Townsend Manor

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

ducked left start, pressed leaders, went second halfway, led and hung left over 1f out, faced challenge and went clear with winner final 110yds, headed towards finish

2/1

3rd

1

(9)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

14:25 Lingfield (AW)

Townsend Manor

10st 1lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Placed twice over 6f this summer then made all for emphatic in 5f Redcar novice a week ago; has 6lb penalty and wide draw to overcome on today's nursery/AW debut but could still take some catching.

6/1

1st

9

(5)

19th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:25 Redcar

Townsend Manor

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Placed at Windsor and Ripon in last two 6f races (good) while shaping as if this drop to 5f will prove ideal; holds leading claims.

5/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
17,000euros yearling, £52,000 2yo; dam a 6f AW 2yo winner (80), herself from a good family; yard in fine form and their turf 2yos are operating at a 25% strike-rate this season; missed a scheduled run at Doncaster on account of soft ground, also Ascot yesterday.
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10th

11

(7)

22nd Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

18:15 Kempton (AW)

Ruling Sovereign

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Scott

walked to post, slowly away and lost many lengths start, in rear

20/1

7th

5

(6)

26th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Goodwood

Ruling Sovereign

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: George Scott

Represents a stable having a fine season with its juveniles and she shaped well when fourth of ten at Windsor (6f, good; 11-1) last month, late headway after running green in rear; could improve a good deal and has to be considered.

6/1

4th

11

(1)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

19:00 Windsor

Ruling Sovereign

8st 13lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: George Scott

17,000euros yearling, £52,000 2yo; dam a 6f AW 2yo winner (80), herself from a good family; yard in fine form and their turf 2yos are operating at a 25% strike-rate this season; missed a scheduled run at Doncaster on account of soft ground, also Ascot yesterday.

20/1

Form: 3

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
28-1 and ended up a well-beaten third on her Newbury debut (6f, good) three weeks ago but she did travel well for a long way and could take a marked step forward with that behind her.
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7th

6

(3)

29th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:10 Windsor

Leaves Of Grass

9st 10lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Five runs as a 2yo, notably a nursery win at Lingfield (5f, AW) last September; sold out of Andrew Balding's stable for 20,000gns in December; still has potential but returns from 317 days off against match-fit opposition; hood worn for first two starts is back on.

11/2

7th

7

(2)

16th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:52 Chester

Leaves Of Grass

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Has improved with each start, making a successful nursery debut at Lingfield (5f, AW) ten days ago; 5lb higher and needs to show she can do it back on grass, but her ability to cope with a sharp left-handed track is a positive; shortlisted from a good draw.

5/1

1st

2

(4)

6th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Leaves Of Grass

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, prominent, pressed leader going best 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden out final 110yds, always doing enough

13/8

6th
4 (11)
Insignia

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£85,000 yearling; half-brother to winners Tatsumaki (6f/7f 2yo; RPR 105), Ascot Adventure (5f-7f; 94) and Geranium (1m-1m2f; 82); dam 7f-1m winner (including Listed; 109); lots to like on paper and stable has winning newcomers; betting to guide.
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2nd

12

(14)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:37 Leicester

Insignia

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Clive Cox

Suffered a poor run from 2f out when last of ten in 7f Wolverhampton nursery 15 days ago; blinkers go on now and he remains with some potential.

16/1

10th

8

(6)

25th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Insignia

9st 2lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

in rear

12/1

5th

6

(6)

4th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

16:55 Windsor

Insignia

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Clive Cox

Single-figure odds but he's finished a remote sixth over C&D and at Salisbury (6f, both on good) in his two runs this summer; still very early days but can only be watched until he shows more positive signs; cheekpieces worn last time are removed.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
7,000gns foal, £15,000 yearling, 6,000gns 2yo; dam a maiden (RPR 69); stable 1-99 with 2yos in the last five seasons.
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11th

10

(1)

4th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Phineas Finn

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Reared in the stalls when well beaten at 100-1 and 150-1 in two 6f novice events at Windsor; now sports a hood.

100/1

10th

9

(8)

14th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

17:30 Windsor

Phineas Finn

9st 4lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Michael Attwater

reared in stalls before start and slowly away, in rear

50/1

7th

5

(6)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

19:00 Windsor

Phineas Finn

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

7,000gns foal, £15,000 yearling, 6,000gns 2yo; dam a maiden (RPR 69); stable 1-99 with 2yos in the last five seasons.

66/1

20/1

Form: 5

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ended up beaten over 6l over C&D on his recent debut (good ground) but there was some promise in the run and he's open to improvement.
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5th

3

(6)

12th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Leicester

Red Chatan

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David Evans

Some promise on his debut in July (6f, good) but backward steps in two runs since; not bred to need this trip but he makes his nursery debut at a realistic level.

8/1

8th

8

(11)

14th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Chatan

9st 7lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: David Evans

22-1 in two 6f novice events at Windsor (good) last month; showed some promise when fifth of 13 on his debut but was well below that form last time and others are preferred.

50/1

100/1

Form: 08

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Offered little in two runs this summer and can't be recommended.
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11th

11

(11)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heads Gone Pal

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Adrian Wintle

towards rear

14/1

9th

12

(7)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heads Gone Pal

8st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Seven-race maiden; has had four runs in nurseries off the basement mark, third of nine at Brighton (7f) on latest; could make the frame again but he'll need improvement if he's to notch a first win.

10/1

Form: 51 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Weakened over 5.5f on his Bath debut (firm) but he put that experience to good use when making most at Newmarket 30 days ago (6f, good to soft); penalty to shoulder as a result but he needs serious consideration.
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1st

9

(14)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:47 Thirsk

Empire Of Light

9st 1lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

All three wins for this yard at about 1m2f on a wide range of surfaces, most recently when making a winning return to action at Haydock (made all, just hung on) in April; also effective at 1m but raised 4lb to a career-high mark; non-runner 2.55 York on Friday.

10/1

1st

6

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 4

15:10 Haydock

Empire Of Light

9st 2lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Back to winning ways with a front-running 10.3f success in the mud at Chester last September; this course winner will need to return at the top of his game if he is to defy this 4lb higher mark.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 640 BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise behind useful sorts at Goodwood on his first two runs, including on good to soft; favourite for an AW novice at Lingfield 40 days ago but he didn't handle the home bend and was allowed to come home in his own time; gelded since; each-way claims.
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10th

8

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Bated Breeze

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

0-18, with his solitary second over 7f on soft; ended 2025 with two respectable thirds in October, including over 7f here on good to firm, but first time out has seen two of his best shows, so he needs a second look today.

9/1

7

(3)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:25 Bath

Bated Breeze

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Gary & Josh Moore

17-race maiden but he's well treated on his best form and was a good third of 14 at Brighton (7f, good to firm) two weeks ago; this is a different test but he's effective on soft ground and has possibilities back in trip; visor reapplied.

11/2

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Payout
Straight Forecast £35.62

Selections

Telegraph:

Empire Of Light

RP RATINGS:

Shayekh

SPOTLIGHT:

Insignia

The Star:

Ruling Sovereign

The Times:

Townsend Manor

Daily Mail:

Empire Of Light

D Express:

Empire Of Light

Daily Mirror:

Empire Of Light

Daily Record:

Empire Of Light

POSTDATA:

Shayekh

NEWMARKET:

Shayekh

The Guardian:

Shayekh

The Sun:

Shayekh