August 18 / 17.10 Newmarket (July)

17.10

Good

Elite Universal British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B, C And D) (EBF Qualifier) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Elite Universal British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B, C And D) (EBF Qualifier) (GBB)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 42323

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has reached the frame in all five starts, including a near miss at Leicester (good) last month and a clear third in another 7f nursery at Haydock (heavy) 12 days ago; has something to find back in a novice but he has a progressive profile and is in the mix.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(4)

26th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:47 Ripon

Watcha Matey

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Hugo Palmer

Won at Newmarket (1m, good) and Musselburgh (1m1f, good) in his first two starts after reappearing in April, but the handicapper has been in charge in three outings since; 2lb drop not enough to tempt.

11/2

8th

5

(10)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Watcha Matey

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Hugo Palmer

prominent early, soon in touch with leaders

12/1

Evs

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 3

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Expert Eye colt out of an unraced half-sister to 1m Group 1 winner Fallen For You; withdrawn on his intended debut here (got loose) in June but he showed plenty of promise with his third of 11 at Ascot (6f, good) three weeks ago; sets a good standard on that form and he's open to progress on this step up in trip.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(2)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:20 Brighton

North View

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Hasn't won the races one of his ability should; 4lb lower than for his winning start for Stuart Williams in January (7f, AW) but that wasn't a springboard to better things; sold for 8,500gns this month; goes without headgear on first run for Tony Carroll; not sure what to expect.

5/1

3rd

2

(2)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

17:30 Brighton

North View

9st 9lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Generally disappointing since returned to turf in May but seemed to respond well to first-time visor when close second off reduced mark at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; big player if in similar form here.

9/2

2nd

5

(5)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

18:49 Yarmouth

North View

9st 7lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Stuart Williams

Won on the AW over 7f at Chelmsford in January on his stable debut but he's been below his best on turf in recent starts, including when last of six over 1m here last month; visor now applied.

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 4

Last run: 92 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped with some promise when a rallying fourth of 14 on the other course here (6f, good) in May but that was behind Flag Of St George and he needs major improvement back from a break.
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10th

2

(9)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Centurion Dream

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Joe Ponting

Well held in his last five runs for Richard Hughes and last of 11 on stable debut here (7f) last month; mark continues to fall but he's now 0-10 and others are preferred; blinkers back on.

50/1

10th

2

(9)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Centurion Dream

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Joe Ponting

Well held in his last five runs for Richard Hughes and last of 11 on stable debut here (7f) last month; mark continues to fall but he's now 0-10 and others are preferred; blinkers back on.

50/1

11th

5

(10)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Centurion Dream

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Joe Ponting

took keen hold, in rear throughout

25/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
62,000gns yearling; first foal; dam placed 9.4f AW (RPR 79), half-sister to US winners Caramel Swirl (6.5f/7f dirt including Grade 2), Caramelito (1m/8.5f turf) and Amaretti (6f dirt) out of unraced half-sister to US 1m-1m1f Grade 1 winner Frosted; has good standard to aim at on debut but he needs checking in market.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

13

(11)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Berkshire Nugget

8st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, prominent, switched to centre and ridden over 1f out

14/1

8th

13

(12)

13th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

17:05 Chester

Berkshire Nugget

8st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Took advantage of a good opportunity in weak 7f maiden at Brighton (with cheekpieces applied) last month; has frame possibilities on the pick of his handicap form.

13/2

50/1

Form:

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Havana Gold half-sister to six winners, but was 33-1 here (6f, good) on her debut last month and she ran green and was always in rear; opposable.
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Verdict Starting price

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

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
45,000gns yearling, 20,000gns 2yo; fifth foal; half-brother to winners Twistaline (1m-9.4f AW; RPR 59), Tipofthetongue (Italian 6f/6.5f) and Artiodea (Italian 6f); dam Group-placed 5f 2yo winner (84), half-sister to prolific 7f-1m1f winner Moody Tunes; represents in-form yard but this looks a tough starting point.
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2nd

3

(6)

26th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Cuban Harry

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed Dunlop

towards rear

7/1

9th

7

(4)

14th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cuban Harry

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ed Dunlop

Broke duck over 8.6f here and another decent run to be fourth on his return visit; Kempton last time was disappointing but he's hard to rule out; having his first run over this far which might not be a bad thing.

4/1

7th

7

(1)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Cuban Harry

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

in rear

5/1

Form: 41028

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won a novice (6f, good) on the other course here in May and he went close on his nursery debut at Windsor (6f, good; RPR 84) last month; looks interesting on that form but he has a mixed record in his six starts so far and was disappointing at Goodwood (6f, good to soft) last time; comes with risks attached at this new trip.
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8th

11

(9)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:24 Kempton (AW)

Flag Of St George

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Front-runner; 5lb lower than for his near miss at Lingfield (7f) in December; not at best in two runs back from a break but the type to come good again soon; perhaps that will be in a race that will feature fewer pace influences than this one.

14/1

6th

7

(1)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Flag Of St George

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

0-9 on the AW but he has gone close on two occasions, including when beaten a head at Lingfield (7f) in December; below his best on his next two outings and was last of seven at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last month; needs to take a step forward.

8/1

7th

3

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Newmarket (July)

Flag Of St George

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Prominent racer who won two 7f turf handicaps last summer; also close second off 1lb higher at Lingfield (7f) in December but his form dipped in two subsequent starts last winter; off for 169 days so his peak fitness has to be taken on trust.

11/1

33/1

Form: 5

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to six winners but he never got involved when a well-held fifth of 12 at Newcastle (7f, AW) on his debut last month; this looks stronger than that race and he's probably one for further down the line; stablemate of Cuban Harry.
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10th

7

(5)

4th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:48 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Sky

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ed Dunlop

Seven-time AW winner and his last success was over C&D last October; should be on a perfectly good mark but hasn't been in the best of form.

12/1

7th

2

(10)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Sky

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

Seven-time AW winner and his last success was over 6f here last October; now 2lb lower than for that win but has a mixed record since and was never involved at Wolverhampton last Monday; comes with risks attached and he needs to raise his game back up in trip; cheekpieces reapplied.

9/1

5th

9

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havana Sky

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ed Dunlop

Enjoyed a purple patch in 2024 when winning six times; landed his third win over C&D last August off this mark; handicapper has given him a chance after two defeats last month; should run well.

10/1

Form: 06

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Refused to enter the stalls at Thirsk last month and he's struggled at 40-1 in two AW runs (6f/1m) either side of that; can only be watched.
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2nd

4

(4)

25th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Touch

9st 10lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: John Butler

All four wins have been on the AW, the last three at Kempton, most recently over 1m in June when last seen off a 4lb lower mark; went close here over 7f in April and can be competitive on his return from a 76-day break.

11/4

1st

12

(8)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Havana Touch

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Justified favouritism in a C&D handicap in April off 5lb lower; beaten a nose at Lingfield later that month and then met trouble in running at Ripon last week; should remain competitive.

8/1

6th

4

(2)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Havana Touch

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Butler

5yo who was in top form on AW in the spring, with a win at Kempton (1m) being sandwiched by two seconds; showed some promise in May 2024 when he last raced on turf; key player if transferring good form back to grass.

7/1

33/1

Form: 6

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a fairly useful 7f winner but he made a low-key start when a 9l sixth of nine here (6f, good to soft; 33-1) in June; should know more this time but he has a lot to find upped in trip.
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5th

5

(8)

30th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:57 Chelmsford (AW)

Profectus

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

Well down the field on his last two starts (7f/6f) but positives can be drawn from his Newmarket debut in June (6f), and he's sure to appreciate this significant ease in grade; cheekpieces removed after one use.

10/1

11th

8

(2)

4th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

16:20 Windsor

Profectus

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: George Margarson

ducked sharply left start, never better than midfield

50/1

10th

5

(1)

18th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Profectus

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: George Margarson

Out of a fairly useful 7f winner but he made a low-key start when a 9l sixth of nine here (6f, good to soft; 33-1) in June; should know more this time but he has a lot to find upped in trip.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £9.20
Straight Forecast £7.14
Trifecta £32.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

North View

D Express:

Flag Of St George

TOPSPEED:

Watcha Matey

RP RATINGS:

North View

POSTDATA:

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NEWMARKET:

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The Times:

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Telegraph:

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The Guardian:

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Daily Mail:

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Daily Mirror:

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The Sun:

North View

The Star:

North View

Daily Record:

North View