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RoR horses For Courses British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £16200
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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RoR horses For Courses British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.91
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Plenty of quality in his pedigree and he made a winning start in ten-runner maiden at Newmarket (7f, good; 9-1) last month, storming clear in the closing stages; that form has had a couple of boosts since and improvement seems likely; may well follow up under a penalty.
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3

(1)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket (July)

Ghostwriter

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Clive Cox

Beaten on last eight starts having gone 3-3 in 2yo campaign (including here and in Group 2); however, the first seven of those defeats were in Group 1 races, with some very creditable performances, and he produced another when third in the Group 2 Hardwicke at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) last month with Palladium just over 1l further back in fourth; leading claims.

7/4

3rd

7

(2)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Ghostwriter

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Clive Cox

3-3 in 2yo season (including Group 2); 0-7 since and below par in Tattersalls Gold Cup last month but all of those were Group 1 races and he's shown some very strong form, including when third in last August's Juddmonte International (10.2f, good to firm); his dam was a 1m4f winner so there can be hope that today's new trip will suit, and he's a major player if he stays; changed hands for £2,000,000 at Goffs London Sale on Monday (remains with Clive Cox).

6/1

5

(2)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 110y

15:05 Curragh

Ghostwriter

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Unbeaten as juvenile, including the Royal Lodge; kept to Group 1 company last year, smart form including two Classic fourth places; third behind City Of Troy in the Coral-Eclipse and the International at York; 3/4l behind Los Angeles (fourth) when fifth in the Irish Champion; made a fine start to the campaign with fourth behind race-fit rivals in Dubai Turf.

13/2

12/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 6

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only sixth of 11 on debut at Sandown (7f, good; 8-1) three weeks ago, but that doesn't tell the full story as he was hampered after challenging over 1f out; no surprise to see him improve, and perhaps significantly.
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7th

3

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Sandown

Dark Tornado

9st 7lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

There was no return to his peak form on his recent stable and seasonal debut at Newmarket (7f, good) but it wasn't a bad performance and he could improve for that run; might not be far away; watch the betting.

20/1

8th

1

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

Dark Tornado

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Absent since below-par run last August on final start for Denis Quinn (same ownership); however, this lightly raced 5yo returns after wind surgery and he won this last year (good to firm); no surprise if he has a big say.

20/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 92

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Built significantly on a low-key debut when beaten a nose at Salisbury (6f, good) four weeks ago, pulling clear with a colt who dominated a valuable sales event at York next time; bred to be well suited by today's longer trip; commands major respect.
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7th

15

(5)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

American Bay

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

One of his two wins came over C&D and was a close fifth here a month ago, backing up two good runs on the AW; possibilities, especially should the new cheekpieces give him a lift.

10/1

5th

9

(7)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

American Bay

8st 11lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Beat Equity Law over C&D last June but the tables were turned when the pair repposed here in August; two solid efforts on AW in March; should give his running.

6/1

2nd

3

(6)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

American Bay

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Paul Midgley

He was returning from a 167-day break when third over C&D two weeks ago; Billy Loughnane retains the ride and he is one to take seriously.

2/1

4th
6 (2)

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has a useful American pedigree (dam a 6.5f Grade 3 winner), changed hands for 360,000gns at the breeze-ups and represents a bang-in-form stable, so he's clearly an interesting newcomer; market support would only increase confidence.
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No Results Found

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
95,000euros yearling; No Nay Never half-brother to 7.4f 2yo winner Brassica (RPR 96); dam Listed-placed 5f 2yo winner (88), half-sister to 6f Group 1 winner Dream Of Dreams; quite appealing on breeding and stable had an impressive first-time-out 2yo scorer at Newmarket towards the end of last month.
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1st

4

(8)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:00 Chepstow

Von Baer

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Brian Meehan

Got off the mark at the seventh attempt when dropped back in trip at Sandown (7f, good) a fortnight ago; this 3yo could have more to offer at today's distance and can give another good account up just 3lb.

13/2

1st

1

(8)

26th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Sandown

Von Baer

9st 11lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Brian Meehan

Six-race maiden; progressive form last term but has moved in the opposite direction this season and latest start (1m2f here; soft ground no excuse) was easily his worst, having been gelded; plenty to prove, even though there's also a fair bit to suggest this drop back in trip will help.

7/1

7th

4

(2)

6th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:12 Sandown

Von Baer

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Brian Meehan

Five-race maiden; progressive run of form came to an abrupt end at Haydock (1m, soft) ten weeks ago; now moves up further in trip, having been gelded; something to prove.

16/1

66/1

Form: 06

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a useful 6f winner but hasn't shown much in two runs to date, including when tongue-tied at Wolverhampton last time; unconvincing.
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6

(8)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Hes Got Game

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Hugo Palmer

Off the mark in 1m Windsor handicap last May but he's had only three runs since and has struggled in all of them; now back on his winning mark but he flopped when favourite at Leicester in April and needs a major revival after a break.

14/1

6th

3

(2)

4th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

15:17 Leicester

Hes Got Game

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

led narrowly, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

8/1

6th

3

(2)

4th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

15:17 Leicester

Hes Got Game

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

led narrowly, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

8/1

Form: 3

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Smart pedigree (out of the dual 2yo Group 1 winner Rumplestiltskin) and there was plenty to like about his debut third at Kempton (7f, AW; 9-1) 17 days ago when he met trouble in running; should build on that.
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6th

3

(1)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spun To Gold

11st 1lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Jim Goldie

Four wins last year, three on AW (6f/7f); some fair form since but has a bit to find with Instant Bond on recent form at Newcastle (6f); 4lb lower than last winning mark; first run here.

11/2

5th

7

(7)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Spun To Gold

9st 4lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

Dual C&D winner who is on a dangerous mark and he didn't get much luck when third here (6f) last Thursday; could be a big factor if things go more to plan this time and his last three wins have been on Tapeta.

5/1

3rd

8

(3)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:48 Newcastle (AW)

Spun To Gold

9st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Dual C&D winner for Lauren Young, who's back up today, last autumn, latterly off a 2lb higher mark; expensive to follow since but won't mind coming back down from 7f and a case could be made.

7/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Blue Point half-brother to winners Royal Musketeer (6f-7f including 2yo; RPR 87) and Al Muzn (7f; 80); dam 6f winner (including 2yo; 102) out of useful 5f-6f winner; worth a market check for in-form yard.
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5th

4

(7)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Aramram

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Steadily progressive over 6f, mostly in handicaps prior to showing bigger things this season by bagging Listed honours at Doncaster (good to soft) and finishing a good second in Group 3 at Newmarket (good); at the top of his form and may rate higher still; in the mix.

9/1

2nd

1

(12)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Aramram

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Steadily progressive, mostly in handicaps, throughout his career; won by 1l going away from Jasour in Listed event at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) on seasonal debut, looking better than ever and taking record to 6-23; solid second in both C&D starts; enters calculations upped further in grade.

11/2

1st

4

(11)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:50 Doncaster

Aramram

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Notably tough and consistent in handicaps, posting another personal best when winning narrowly at Ascot (6f, soft) last October; this Listed event requires another step up the ladder but he always gives his all and it's not out of the question.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kingman colt; dam French 1m1f winner (RPR 102), half-sister to an American 1m2f turf Grade 1 winner; that's a classy pedigree and his stable's juveniles are operating at over 20% this season; another to consider.
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5th

3

(1)

19th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 1

19:10 Hamilton

Sea The Thunder

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Came good at sixth attempt, dominating the always-competitive Cumberland Plate from the front at Carlisle (1m3f, good to firm) last month; takes on higher-calibre opposition here and has work to do at the weights but could have significant further improvement to come.

8/1

1st

11

(1)

26th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 4

15:05 Carlisle

Sea The Thunder

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

made all, pushed along up the centre over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, wandered around inside final furlong, kept on well final 110yds, unchallenged

3/1

2nd

3

(3)

4th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 4

16:03 Leicester

Sea The Thunder

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Best 2yo form when going close on soft at Salisbury (1m); looked likely to raise his game upped to 1m2f at Newmarket but he just plugged on into third in October and again on reappearance/handicap debut there (good) last month; step up in trip is due but drying ground is a query.

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £20.90
Straight Forecast £21.93
Trifecta £61.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ghostwriter

The Guardian:

Spun To Gold

NEWMARKET:

Military Artist

The Star:

American Bay

D Express:

Military Artist

Daily Mail:

Spun To Gold

The Sun:

Spun To Gold

Daily Record:

Spun To Gold

RP RATINGS:

Ghostwriter

TOPSPEED:

Ghostwriter

POSTDATA:

Ghostwriter

LAMBOURN:

Ghostwriter

The Times:

Ghostwriter

Telegraph:

Ghostwriter

Daily Mirror:

Ghostwriter