August 11 / 19.25 Haydock

19.25

Good To Soft

British Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B/C/D) (Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 0m 6f 212y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B/C/D) (Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 1 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-backed favourite when winning fillies' maiden on last month's debut at Doncaster (7f, good); that form hasn't worked out and she now carries a penalty against males, but she could have lots more to offer; key player.
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8th

9

(4)

4th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Alshinfarah

9st 0lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

took keen hold, never better than midfield

9/1

8th

9

(4)

4th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Alshinfarah

9st 0lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

took keen hold, never better than midfield

9/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; half-brother to four winners for connections, including Gaassee (1m2f-1m4f; RPR 107) and Mandobi (1m2f/1m4f; 98); dam Listed-placed 1m 2yo winner (100); likely to come into his own over further next year but could still play a leading role for his top trainer on debut.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

18

(2)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:10 York

Remaadd

8st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: William Haggas

Sole 3yo in the field; soundly beaten in Listed race at Sandown (1m, soft) last time but before that he was a creditable third in the Group 3 Classic Trial there (1m2f, good to soft); on a fair mark on best form and his trainer has a good record in this race; not ruled out in first-time tongue-tie.

14/1

5th

5

(5)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

20:12 Sandown

Remaadd

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

prominent, left in second over 5f out

9/2

5th

5

(5)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

20:12 Sandown

Remaadd

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Solid record, having produced form figures of 2133, most recently third in the Classic Trial here (1m2f, good to soft); likely to cope with return to 1m; another good run looks on the cards.

9/2

4/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 5

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
33-1, beaten about 6l when fifth of ten on debut at Newbury (7f, good) three weeks ago; showed signs of inexperience and this half-brother to the Listed-placed Sinjaari is open to improvement; on the shortlist.
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5

(5)

30th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Grand Karat

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Harry Charlton

Dual Tapeta winner last year who's looked to find this mark just beyond him in three runs back; pulled hard and didn't see it out last time (7f) but this will be more about speed on his first ever crack at sprinting.

8/1

4

(5)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Newbury

Grand Karat

9st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Has won two of his five races since gelded, both over 7f on the Southwell Tapeta; latest fourth at Newcastle (7f) was a fine run as well, with the first three ridden handier and he found some trouble in running; should get involved if as effective back on turf.

10/1

Form: 3 BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
3-1 joint-favourite when encouraging third on debut at Chester (7f, good) in June; open to improvement for in-form Newmarket trainer and he could be in the mix.
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10th

10

(5)

11th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Woottons Jewel

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Michael Bell

in touch with leaders, lost position after 3f

14/1

4th

6

(7)

19th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

15:03 Pontefract

Woottons Jewel

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Michael Bell

held up in rear, headway on outer over 2f out, challenging over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

7/2

3rd

4

(3)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Newbury

Woottons Jewel

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Michael Bell

towards rear

6/1

5th
5 (10)
Magico

11/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
60,000euros yearling; fourth foal; half-brother to winners Augustus Caesar (5f 2yo/1m; RPR 77) and Ward Castle (1m4f AW; 76); dam 7f winner (101); trainer 3-10 with 2yos here in last five seasons and he's an interesting newcomer; wears a tongue-tie.
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1st

8

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:53 Killarney

Magico

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Three-time Flat winner for Marco Botti in Britain; purchased for 89,000gns in August; brings a Flat rating of 89 for his hurdling/stable debut; should be suited by this better ground and of obvious interest given trainer/rider combination.

5/2

5

(10)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

14:45 Chester

Magico

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Marco Botti

Improved form after a gelding operation when going close at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) and Doncaster (1m2f, good) in March; respectable third of six at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) 19 days ago; enters calculations under Rodriguez.

14/1

3rd

3

(5)

26th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:30 Windsor

Magico

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Marco Botti

Gelded in November and improved form when going close at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) and Doncaster (1m2f, good) in his first two runs this season; finished last of six at Epsom last time but he got involved in some scrimmaging and is a big player if he can bounce back near best.

6/1

14/1

Form: 5

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 6l when fifth of seven at 15-2 on debut at Chester (7f, good) in June; upset in stalls and withdrawn at Newbury last month (12-1 at the time); stable in fine form but a sizeable step forward is needed.
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7th

8

(3)

15th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 5

16:55 Salisbury

Dufresne

9st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Tom Dascombe

Just modest form in three maiden/novice runs at up to 7f; this should prove more suitable but others still look more appealing.

16/1

6th

6

(7)

28th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

14:30 Epsom

Dufresne

9st 3lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

sweating, took keen hold, led

14/1

6th

11

(11)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

19:25 Haydock

Dufresne

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Tom Dascombe

Beaten about 6l when fifth of seven at 15-2 on debut at Chester (7f, good) in June; upset in stalls and withdrawn at Newbury last month (12-1 at the time); stable in fine form but a sizeable step forward is needed.

14/1

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; closely related to 7f-1m winner Silent Film (RPR 106), half-brother to two winners including Embesto (1m; 110); dam French 5f-6.5f winner (including 2yo/Group 3); it's possible he's one for further down the line but James Doyle rides on debut and he's one to watch in the betting.
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4th

4

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:50 Punchestown

Papagei

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Three-time British Flat winner for James Ferguson; no wins since 2024; three maiden hurdle runs for new trainer suggest he is best watched.

22/1

5th

16

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:50 Fairyhouse

Papagei

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Three-time Flat winner for James Ferguson; no wins since 2024; now rated 73 in that sphere; mid-field on hurdling debut at Naas; posed no threat when falling three out at Downpatrick last Sunday.

50/1

2

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 185y

14:07 Downpatrick

Papagei

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Three-time British Flat winner for James Ferguson; no wins since 2024; now rated 73 in that sphere; 80-1 for Naas hurdling/stable debut when 29l behind; others more likely.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£60,000 yearling; sixth foal; half-brother to 7f-2m2f Flat winner Flint Hill (including 2yo; RPR 79); dam 1m6f winner (57), half-sister to 11 winners; the betting could be informative on debut.
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2nd

2

(1)

20th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

19:40 Nottingham

Its Not Risky

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

dwelt start, in touch with leaders, went second 2f out, no match for winner

8/1

8th

8

(8)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:50 Beverley

Its Not Risky

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Took advantage of a drop in grade when scoring at Nottingham (1m2f, good) last month and he had a tough task from out of the weights in Racing League handicap last time; back on his correct mark now and he's not ruled out back in a Class 5 event.

10/1

9th

11

(10)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 4

17:30 Yarmouth

Its Not Risky

8st 2lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Hugo Palmer

Took advantage of a drop in grade to get up late and win at Nottingham (1m2f, good) latest; stays 1m4f; up 3lb and back in better company, so may struggle to follow up.

12/1

Form: 0770

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Down the field on all four starts (5f/6f); he'd be a surprise winner now up in trip in first-time headgear.
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12

(11)

11th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Bargain Basement

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Six-race maiden; finished fourth at Wolverhampton (7f) most recently, improving for gelding operation and/or switch to AW; may well build on that effort; looks worth a crack at 1m; interesting.

13/2

4th

11

(5)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bargain Basement

8st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Michael & David Easterby

Doesn't have much worthwhile form, beaten 13l in a first-time visor at Haydock (7f; 200-1) when last seen in August; now makes AW/handicap debut, having been gelded.

25/1

9th

10

(6)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

19:25 Haydock

Bargain Basement

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Michael & David Easterby

Down the field on all four starts (5f/6f); he'd be a surprise winner now up in trip in first-time headgear.

100/1

100/1

Form: 38

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
His debut third of five at Carlisle (5f, good to firm) in May wasn't without promise but he was tailed off over this C&D (good) next time and has plenty to prove on the back of that.
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9th

10

(5)

1st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Parsons Meadow

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Has frame possibilities on bits of form but remains an inconsistent maiden; others are more persuasive.

25/1

8th

8

(1)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Newcastle (AW)

Parsons Meadow

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

dwelt start, in rear

14/1

8th

8

(1)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Newcastle (AW)

Parsons Meadow

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

dwelt start, in rear

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
16,500euros foal, £48,000 yearling; ninth foal; half-brother to winners Gavlar (1m4f-2m; RPR 98), Bears Claws (1m2f/11.3f Flat; 65) and Lady Shawhill (Italian 1m); dam Listed-placed 1m2f winner; trainer has healthy 15% strike-rate with 2yos here in last five seasons; not ruled out on debut
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13

(4)

11th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Cestrian Spirit

8st 13lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Kevin Ryan

Brings dismal form claims to this AW/handicap debut, having failed to beat a rival in three turf races; the change of scenario needs to make a huge difference.

14/1

8th

4

(5)

9th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 4

14:00 Pontefract

Cestrian Spirit

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Has failed to beat any opponent in two starts; can only watch.

50/1

11th

1

(9)

21st Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

13:20 Ayr

Cestrian Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Kevin Ryan

Made an inauspicious debut at Haydock (7f), trailing home last of 11; stable has a much stronger chance with Volterra.

40/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £11.40
Straight Forecast £10.25
Trifecta £47.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Alshinfarah

SPOTLIGHT:

Remaadd

The Guardian:

Grand Karat

Telegraph:

Wootton's Jewel

The Times:

Remaadd

D Express:

Remaadd

Daily Mirror:

Grand Karat

The Sun:

Grand Karat

POSTDATA:

Alshinfarah

NEWMARKET:

Alshinfarah

Daily Mail:

Alshinfarah

The Star:

Alshinfarah

Daily Record:

Alshinfarah