August 23 / 18.02 Leicester

18.02

Good To Firm

British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C/D) (EBF Restricted Qual’) (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £3510
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C/D) (EBF Restricted Qual’) (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

7/2 (Won)

Form: 4

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Weak 15-2 shot when a well-held fourth at Salisbury (6f, good) on recent debut but he ran green before making some late promising late headway in that race; should know more this time and he's a likely improver on this step up in trip.
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2nd

2

(2)

26th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

15:10 Pontefract

Mr Monaco

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Third in a Class 2 at the Newmarket July meeting before 4l winner from the front at Sandown (both 1m2f, good) in August; creditable fourth of 12 in 1m4f York Ebor meeting handicap (good to firm) last time and has to be a player back in slightly calmer waters; showed promise on soft last year.

7/2

4th

9

(5)

23rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

13:50 York

Mr Monaco

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

midfield

11/2

1st

1

(3)

8th Aug 2024

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

19:15 Sandown

Mr Monaco

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

7f novice win as 2yo; better form in defeat in handicaps this year, finishing second over 1m1f here (good to firm) before a good third of ten in a traditionally very strong 3yo event at the Newmarket July meeting (1m2f, good) four weeks ago; should go well.

15/8

14/1

Form: 9

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Attracted some support into 7-1 at Haydock (7f, good) 12 days ago but she hung right under pressure and dropped out before finishing a remote last of nine; can only be watched after that low-key start.
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14th

8

(11)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Sovereign Queen

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Twice runner-up in seven starts including in a maiden over C&D on her April reappearance, albeit over 7l behind the winner; well held in three handicaps since, finishing last of 14 back here last month; enough to prove.

25/1

14th

14

(5)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Sovereign Queen

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Essentially disappointing since finishing runner-up on her second start and when runner-up here in April she was well beaten, as was the case in her subsequent handicaps (1m/7f); bit to prove now.

20/1

9th

8

(3)

5th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

17:00 Doncaster

Sovereign Queen

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

prominent

11/1

OUR TIP

Form: 03

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Didn't live up to market expectations on his 6f Newbury debut but he looked more streetwise when third of eight at Brighton (7f, good to firm) two weeks ago; that was promising behind an odds-on rival and he's open to more progress.
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8th

1

(5)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Shabab

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Currently 1-33 and the fact he's been beaten at 7-2 or shorter ten times tells its own story; will again be popular under Rossa Ryan after a solid second to Arlecchino's Rex in a C&D handicap a fortnight ago though.

5/2

Form: 3

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
New Bay colt who made a promising start when going close at Epsom (7f, soft; 14-1) three weeks ago; that form has been boosted by the runner-up since and he sets a clear standard on that clear third; key player.
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11th

4

(11)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

21:00 Kempton (AW)

High Point

9st 10lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ross Burdon

Achieved little twice over hurdles before his third of five from the front over C&D two months ago when last seen; that was comfortably his best show on AW but he needs to find extra.

14/1

3rd

1

(3)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

High Point

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Achieved little over hurdles the last twice; four-time winner on Flat turf but is less solid on AW form and doesn't seem set to defy top weight.

6/1

11th

5

11th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:58 Huntingdon

High Point

11st 6lb

J: James Davies

T: Ross Burdon

Achieved nothing at Fakenham (2m4f) on the switch to hurdles but has the potential to do better, being a four-time Flat winner (fairly useful).

33/1

Form: 5

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
18-1 at Pontefract (6f, good) two weeks ago and he never got involved before finishing a well-held fifth of nine; now goes up in trip but plenty of progress is needed and he's probably one for further down the line.
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6th

1

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle

Bust A Move

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Justified market support to make winning handicap debut over C&D (good to soft; from 4lb lower) in February 2025; failed to excel in a hood at Wetherby or Huntingdon (November/December); returns from a four-month break on better ground, which holds few fears; merits respect.

8/1

1st

11

22nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 3

15:55 Newcastle

Bust A Move

10st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Michael & David Easterby

took keen hold, held up in last

3/1

Form: 7

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to a useful winner but he didn't show a great deal after a slow start at Salisbury (6f, good; 18-1) on his debut last month; should benefit from that experience but he needs a transformation on this step up in trip.
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5th

1

(4)

5th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

16:58 Hamilton

Wonderful Lives

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

prominent, weakened final furlong

5/1

5th

1

(4)

5th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

16:58 Hamilton

Wonderful Lives

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Ex-Clive Cox; well-beaten both previous turf starts last season; favourite for a Newcastle handicap on stable debut on reappearance on first run after being gelded, but finished only seventh to a subsequent winner (1m, tongue-tie on); tongue-tie retained and cheekpieces now tried; a bit to prove.

5/1

6th

1

(4)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:50 Newcastle (AW)

Wonderful Lives

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Well held in three starts over 6f/7f on turf/Polytrack for Clive Cox last year; makes his stable/handicap debut (same owners) in a first-time tongue-tie after six months off having been gelded in the meantime; longer trip should suit on breeding and is a half-brother to two multiple course winners; no great surprise if he steps up.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
14,000gns yearling; closely related to 1m2f winner Lady De Vega (RPR 61), half-brother to 3 winners including Red Elysees (HK 7f-1m1f; 79); dam placed 7f AW (63), half-sister to 6f/7f Listed winner Rose Bonheur; has fair standard to aim at on debut and is best watched unless market is persuasive.
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8th

8

(6)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

12:55 Lingfield

Double Red

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Henry Candy

Hit the ground running last year, winning twice at Nottingham in April, over 8.5f (good) and 1m2f (good to firm); also scored at Epsom (good to soft) in September and once again made a winning return when picking up an AW handicap here (1m2f) 19 days ago; up 5lb and this is tougher but he's progressive and can't be ignored.

7/2

1st

5

(10)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Double Red

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Henry Candy

A three-time winner (at up to 1m2f) in 2025 but he signed off with a below-par fifth in 1m2f Nottingham handicap in October; has won off a break though.

9/1

7

(7)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 2

16:35 Nottingham

Double Red

8st 10lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Henry Candy

4yo who's come into his own this season with three wins, the first two on a sound surface at this track (1m/1m2f) in April and the latest when coming from the rear at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) three weeks ago; needed some riding last time and is 5lb higher today but he was strong where it mattered and finished well on top.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
10,000gns yearling; first foal; dam placed 7f AW 2yo (RPR 69), half-sister to winners Slippers Best (Listed-placed 1m) & King's Slipper (1m AW) out of unraced half-sister to 1m4f AW Listed winner Dansili Dancer; one of two newcomers for the yard and market should guide.
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9th

11

(10)

18th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Highland Slipper

9st 5lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Lightly raced and just about his best run yet when beaten under 3l over 1m4f here last month; ran poorly in first-time cheekpieces at Lingfield since and they are quickly discarded; no shock were he to have a bigger performance in him.

14/1

9th

11

(10)

18th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Highland Slipper

9st 5lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Lightly raced and just about his best run yet when beaten under 3l over 1m4f here last month; ran poorly in first-time cheekpieces at Lingfield since and they are quickly discarded; no shock were he to have a bigger performance in him.

14/1

8th

11

(1)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Highland Slipper

9st 4lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Lightly raced and just about his best run yet when beaten under 3l over this far at Kempton last time; open to improvement and cheekpieces are added.

11/2

Form: 80

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Massive prices and he's struggled in two 7f novice events at Doncaster (good/soft); can only be watched.
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0

8

(11)

23rd Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:02 Leicester

Jesse William

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Ronald Thompson

Massive prices and he's struggled in two 7f novice events at Doncaster (good/soft); can only be watched.

66/1

10th

4

(4)

27th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:40 Doncaster

Jesse William

9st 4lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Ronald Thompson

125-1 when last of eight on his debut over C&D (good) last month, finishing behind a couple of these; similar scenario likely.

100/1

8th

7

(10)

30th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:45 Doncaster

Jesse William

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ronald Thompson

April foal by Cable Bay; 6,000gns yearling, £15,000 2yo; half-brother to 1m2f AW winner Great Bedwyn (RPR 81); dam Listed-placed 1m4f/1m5f winner (100), half-sister to Group-placed 7f-1m4f winner Alta Lilea and Listed-placed 8.6f winner Fighter Boy; stable not a noted source of winning 2yo newcomers.

100/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
13,000gns yearling; fifth foal; Masar half-sister to Italian 7f-10.5f winner Lady Iffraaj (including 2yo); dam German 1m2f winner (including Listed; RPR 99), half-sister to Canadian 1m4f Grade 1 winner Wigmore Hall and US 1m1f Grade 1 winner Ocean Road; has a striking pedigree but she could be one for longer trips later on.
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2nd

1

(6)

18th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Free Speech

10st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Sam England

Three wins for Ed Dunlop; sold for 5,000gns last October; denied a run on several occasions on her stable debut at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) 17 days ago; will be suited by the step back up in trip and not out of this.

6/1

6th

5

(4)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Free Speech

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Patchy during a limited campaign last year for Ed Dunlop; wins as a 3yo came on soft turf and this trip looks a bare minimum for her new yard on comeback.

16/1

3rd

6

(7)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:05 Thirsk

Free Speech

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ed Dunlop

Two wins (1m4f/11.6f) on slow ground last year and latest was off 1lb lower; returned to form when runner-up at Ripon (1m4f, good to soft) in May but she's hard to predict and failed to beat a rival at Carlisle in June; comes with risks attached after a break and this is competitive.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
10,000euros Dream Ahead half-sister to winners Iznik (French 1m3f; RPR 99) and Under Control (2m-2m3f hurdle); dam unraced half-sister to useful 6.7f winner Digression out of half-sister to 1m Group 3 winner Daltaya; has speed and stamina in her pedigree and market should guide on debut.
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0

11

(3)

23rd Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:02 Leicester

LEquilibriste

9st 0lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

10,000euros Dream Ahead half-sister to winners Iznik (French 1m3f; RPR 99) and Under Control (2m-2m3f hurdle); dam unraced half-sister to useful 6.7f winner Digression out of half-sister to 1m Group 3 winner Daltaya; has speed and stamina in her pedigree and market should guide on debut.

16/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £246.59

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

High Point

The Times:

Mr Monaco

The Star:

Al Shabab

NEWMARKET:

Free Speech

D Express:

Mr Monaco

RP RATINGS:

High Point

TOPSPEED:

High Point

POSTDATA:

High Point

Telegraph:

High Point

The Guardian:

High Point

Daily Mail:

High Point

Daily Mirror:

High Point

The Sun:

High Point

Daily Record:

Al Shabab