August 02 / 18.52 Sandown

18.52

Good To Soft

trustatrader.com British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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trustatrader.com British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
March foal by Lope De Vega; 120,000euros foal, 160,000euros yearling; half-brother to seven winners including Beamish (1m4f-1m6f; RPR 114), Bourree (1m 2yo/1m2f Group 3; 111) and Blues Wave (9.5f-1m7f; 96); dam unraced half-sister to 1m Group 3 winner Bear King; attractive pedigree and stable gets plenty of 2yo winners first time; interesting, especially if market is positive.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(5)

20th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Kempton (AW)

Spanish Poet

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Anthony Charlton

midfield, weakened 2f out

16/1

5th

4

(1)

25th Aug 2024

Good

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

16:10 Goodwood

Spanish Poet

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Anthony Charlton

Won for Ralph Beckett on debut last August but struggled on both Flat starts this spring and he hasn't threatened over hurdles the last twice; may be best watched now back in this code.

33/1

33/1

  • Place: £6.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
April foal by Golden Horn; brother to 8.6f AW 2yo winner Band Of Steel (RPR 85); dam 1m winner (85), closely related to 8.4f Listed winner Soon, half-sister to Derby second Walk In The Park and to the dam of 6f Group 3 winner Tabdeed out of Irish 1,000 Guineas winner; hooded for debut, but stable can get one ready first time and he's worth a market check.
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2nd

6

(7)

2nd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:52 Sandown

Golden Deeds

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

midfield

33/1

40/1

  • Place: £9.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
January foal by Smooth Daddy; 16,000euros foal, 36,000euros yearling, 50,000euros 2yo; half-brother to winners Inteldream (1m4f/1m6f AW; RPR 75) and Peaked Too Soon (2m hurdle); dam 6f/7f AW winner (including Listed; 100); probably of interest on debut only if positive in the market.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(4)

4th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 6f 34y

Class 1

15:57 Ascot

Go Daddy

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

held up in rear

2/1

3rd

5

(3)

17th Aug 2024

Good

1m 5f 61y

Class 1

13:50 Newbury

Go Daddy

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

raced in third, headway over 3f out, led narrowly over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon no chance with winner, no extra and lost second towards finish

6/1

3rd

15

(8)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Go Daddy

8st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

2yo win was 1m2f on soft; no improvement this season and although his sixth of 13 in the London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f, good; unraced on firmer) last time was creditable, others seem to shout out more loudly for 1m4f.

33/1

11/2

Form: 4

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
135,000gns yearling; 25-1 but showed plenty of promise when a close fourth of ten on his debut over C&D (good; third has won since) last month; would have finished even closer with a clearer run and should go well again.
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2

(10)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 2

14:10 Ascot

Wild Waves

10st 2lb

J: Hugh Bowman

T: Andrew Balding

Progressive handicapper last season who ended up in the St Leger, perhaps a little flattered by that bare result as the form has not been repeated; third in the 2m5f Queen Alexandra at Royal Ascot on penultimate outing was clearly his most competitive show this season and gives hope, but he flopped at Newbury on latest.

5/1

3

(4)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 110y

Class 2

14:25 Newbury

Wild Waves

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Progressive handicapper last season and ended up in the St Leger; perhaps a little flattered by that bare result, as the form has not been repeated, but third in the 2m5f Queen Alexandra at Royal Ascot on latest outing was clearly his most competitive show this season and gives hope; more to prove on softer than good but overall he looks of renewed interest.

4/1

11

(11)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

2m 5f 143y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Wild Waves

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Regularly hooded and goes on all ground; progressive 1m4f/1m6f handicapper last season and ended up in the St Leger (wasn't disgraced, beaten 7l); hasn't really got anything going this year since gelded, last time finishing last of four runners in an Italian Listed race (1m4f); every chance on the figures if rediscovering his mojo and seeing out the trip, but there are doubts on both counts.

9/2

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
300,000euros yearling; second of ten when warm favourite for his Newmarket debut (7f, good to soft) last month, pulling well clear of the third; any improvement on that would make him hard to beat and the stable has won two of the last four runnings; entered in the National Stakes and Champagne Stakes.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(3)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:10 York

Emperors Star

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Appleby

towards rear

5/4

1st

7

(3)

31st Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Emperors Star

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Promising second of ten at Newmarket on last month's debut (7f, good to soft; winner useful); beaten at odds-on at Sandown four weeks ago but he may have found the heavy ground too demanding; big chance if reproducing his debut effort.

13/8

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
February foal by Postponed; first foal; dam 1m/1m2f winner (RPR 92), half-sister to winners Storting (1m) and Everythingshewants (7f AW 2yo) out of useful 1m2f winner; apprentice ridden on debut and may be one for later on; stable also runs Elforleather.
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4th

2

4th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Warwick

Continuance

12st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Martin Keighley

Three-time winner over hurdles and nothing wrong with his most recent efforts in handicaps at top tracks; every chance provided he's straight enough after a lengthy break.

5/1

1

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

16:10 Plumpton

Continuance

12st 1lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Fair Flat racer who was 3-6 during first season over hurdles, the last two wins gained from the front in handicaps (2m/2m1f); well beaten when upped in grade at Cheltenham in April and absent since but may still have more to offer.

13/2

Form: 26 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Plenty of promise when second of 13 on his Redcar debut (6f, good) in June but pulled his chance away when last of six at Ayr (7f, good to soft) last month; bred to stay and is much better than that latest effort but he faces some interesting types.
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2nd

2

(1)

15th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Sandown

Dark Encounter

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

raced in last, went second but soon lost ground under 2f out, weakening when jockey almost dropped whip final furlong

4/6

1st

2

(5)

8th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 3

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Dark Encounter

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Improved for the switch to nurseries when keeping on for fourth at York two weeks ago (7f, good to firm; hung left); that effort suggested he was ready for 1m and he needs serious consideration on AW debut.

15/8

4th

18

(17)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Dark Encounter

8st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: K R Burke

Promising second of 13 on his Redcar debut (6f, good) in June; hasn't built on that over 7f twice since and needs to get back on the up now handicapping.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
February foal by Masar; 105,000euros yearling; first foal; dam French/US 7f-8.5f winner (including 2yo/Listed; RPR 100), half-sister to Listed-placed 6f/7f AW winner Daarik out of 1m 2yo Listed winner; stable has few 2yos win first time, but enough to like on pedigree and a Champagne Stakes entry suggests he is held in some regard; watch the market.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(9)

11th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:55 Doncaster

Teraabb

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Charlie Fellowes

Comeback win (first-time cheekpieces having been gelded) came off a mark just 2lb lower over this trip; things didn't pan out his way at Chester last time and it wouldn't be a surprise were he to bounce back.

6/1

7th

6

(1)

15th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:20 Chester

Teraabb

8st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

in touch with leaders against rail, short of room and hampered after 1f

10/1

5

(2)

10th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Ascot

Teraabb

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charlie Fellowes

Showed ability last autumn and, having been gelded, he just got up to make a winning seasonal/handicap debut at Newbury (7f, good to soft; first time cheekpieces) three weeks ago; up 3lb, but gave the impression 1m would suit and is much respected for stable that has won two of the last six runnings.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
March foal by Postponed; 9,000gns foal, 18,000gns yearling; half-brother to three winners including Angels Tread (Italian 1m1f) and Kitty Kitana (US 1m turf); dam placed US 6.5f dirt, half-sister to US 8.5f AW/dirt stakes winner Afleet Deceit out of 6f dirt 2yo inner; probably best watched on debut unless market suggests otherwise.
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2nd

5

31st Mar 2025

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:15 Wincanton

Elforleather

10st 9lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

took keen hold, soon prominent behind clear leader

15/2

2nd

5

31st Mar 2025

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:15 Wincanton

Elforleather

10st 9lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Juvenile hurdler who failed to build on his Southwell effort when comfortably held at Kelso; just ordinary on the Flat and lacks potential; may find better opportunities in handicaps soon.

15/2

5th

1

1st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 3

16:04 Kelso

Elforleather

11st 0lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Fair on Flat at up to 1m6f for Jack Channon, winning three times, and he shaped nicely when a close second of nine at Southwell (2m, good to soft) on hurdling debut, making the odd mistake but keeping on; should go well.

11/4

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
April foal by Fastnet Rock; half-brother to Listed-placed 7f 2yo winner Sumo Sam (RPR 98); dam unraced half-sister to 1m3f Group 3 winner Stay Alert, 1m2f Listed winner Star Rock and useful winners Stag Horn (1m6f-2m2f Flat; 2m5f Grade 2 hurdle) and Star Rider (1m5f-2m5f); something to like on pedigree but he may be one for further later on and stable doesn't have many 2yos go in first time.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

14

(2)

11th Oct 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Newmarket

Sun God

8st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Hughie Morrison

held up in rear, headway from 5f out, waiting for room from over 3f out, in the clear under 2f out, went second over 1f out, soon led and went clear, comfortably

7/1

5th

14

(3)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:25 York

Sun God

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Hughie Morrison

On the premises this season in his two handicaps at Newmarket (1m2f, good) and one at Glorious Goodwood (1m3f, good to firm); half-brother to smart Sumo Sam, who flourished over 1m6f last season, and there are notable stayers in the family, which boosts his interest substantially.

20/1

5th

7

(4)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Sun God

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Hughie Morrison

Unraced on firmer than good; much better since upped to 1m2f, including when second and fourth in handicaps at Newmarket in his two runs this season; gelded in between; place claims.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £147.80
Straight Forecast £219.60
Trifecta £4359.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Emperor's Star

The Times:

Wild Waves

Daily Mail:

Dark Encounter

The Guardian:

Wild Waves

The Star:

Wild Waves

RP RATINGS:

Emperor's Star

POSTDATA:

Emperor's Star

Telegraph:

Emperor's Star

D Express:

Emperor's Star

Daily Mirror:

Emperor's Star

The Sun:

Emperor's Star

Daily Record:

Emperor's Star