September 21 / 13.50 Ayr

13.50

Good

Western House Hotel EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4123.2
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Western House Hotel EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.90
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 7

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Belied his 80-1 odds with an encouraging midfield effort in valuable maiden at the Ebor festival and doesn't have much to find with Sisyphean on that bare result; likely player if backing up the form.
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5th

7

(7)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:40 Ripon

Spirit Of Acklam

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Scored with a fair degree of authority at Ayr (1m2f, good; from 2lb lower) in April 2025; absent since toiling at Chester 362 days ago, which raises concerns, but he did win over C&D on his 2024 reappearance; the betting should help to guide expectations.

11/1

4

(5)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

15:55 Chester

Spirit Of Acklam

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Lightly raced 4yo who was all the sharper for his reappearance when resuming his progression with a 2l win at Ayr (1m2f, good); the runner-up was 6l clear of the third so the handicapper could have put him up by more than 4lb; could be more to come from him now stepping up to 1m4f for the first time.

3/1

2nd
6 (5)
Sisyphean

Evs

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 5

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dubawi colt who showed clear promise in the Convivial Maiden at the York Ebor festival (7f, good to firm) four weeks ago, finishing only a neck behind stablemate Volterra who bids to boost the form in today's opener; has Group 1 entry and should progress well; respected.
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8th

3

(8)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:35 Kempton (AW)

Sisyphean

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Spencer

Down the field in Dubai on his stable debut in December (1m1f, good to firm); can go well fresh so a 106-day absence no bad thing; hasn't run over 7f since his debut but he lurks on a dangerous mark and new cheekpieces could give him a lift.

8/1

8

(12)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:40 Ascot

Sisyphean

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Ryan

Four starts at 1m this term have yielded good seconds in competitive York handicaps but his two goes over C&D don't match them; that's enough to put him down the pecking order.

10/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 1

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
300,000gns yearling; recorded a half-length success at Hamilton (1m, good to soft) on debut and looks open to progress; one of two major contenders for his owner.
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5th

3

(1)

6th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

15:55 Hamilton

Offer And Receive

9st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

took keen hold, in rear, outpaced and carried head high 3f out, never dangerous

6/1

4th

3

(2)

27th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:28 Haydock

Offer And Receive

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

Fair form in two Scottish races (1m, good to soft) last term, winning at Hamilton then third at Ayr; still open to progress and warrants respect on handicap debut.

9/4

4th

3

(2)

27th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:28 Haydock

Offer And Receive

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

Fair form in two Scottish races (1m, good to soft) last term, winning at Hamilton then third at Ayr; still open to progress and warrants respect on handicap debut.

9/4

Form: 56

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Signs of ability at Pontefract (6f) and Leicester (7f) while giving the impression he'll be more interesting when switched to handicaps; yard has a better chance with Spirit Of Acklam.
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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: 84

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in soft-ground contest on debut; fared better at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm; finished fourth) since and has frame possibilities granted a similar effort.
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2nd

4

(3)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

19:45 Ripon

Glistening Nights

9st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

All five wins have been at around 1m2f on good or quicker; last success was off 5lb lower but he reappeared with a fair third in Class 4 event over C&D (good to soft) last month; should go well on this drop back in grade and it would be a positive if the ground dries out.

10/1

3rd

10

(1)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:16 Ripon

Glistening Nights

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Down the field on final two runs last season but he may have been ready for a break; on a handy mark based on his form last August and could be a contender for last year's winning yard.

14/1

9

(1)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Glistening Nights

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

Disappointing at Chester last time but won over the 1m2f there in August and was placed in his next two runs; effective on the AW but others might be better in here.

16/1

Form: 85

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished about 10l behind Offer And Receive at Hamilton despite having the benefit of experience; has work to do.
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1st

14

(13)

24th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Bath

Made In China

8st 12lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Charlie Johnston

Began the year with three heavy defeats but has posted a couple of solid placed efforts over 1m4f since wearing blinkers; beaten too far out to blame the trip alone on sole 1m6f attempt; although he doesn't look the most straightforward, he's of interest.

5/1

3rd

4

(7)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

17:25 Catterick

Made In China

9st 7lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

Began the year with three heavy defeats but blinkers were added over C&D ten days ago (good to firm) and he ran much better, finishing second of seven behind a well-supported handicap debutant from a Newmarket yard; head carriage was a bit ungainly on that occasion but he'll be in the mix with a repeat.

7/2

2nd

5

(7)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

17:40 Catterick

Made In China

8st 13lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

Made the frame in four consecutive nurseries on the AW last autumn, but has shown little in three starts since returning from a gelding operation; may not have coped with the soft ground when beaten miles at Redcar (1m6f) last time, but still hard to warm to; blinkers are given a go.

12/1

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33/1

Form: 06

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never-dangerous sixth at Thirsk (7f) last time and needs to take another step forward on the figures; handicaps more suitable shortly.
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14th

12

(11)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Carvalhal

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Winner over 1m1f on quick ground in Britain; placed three times in a row (including over C&D) last June when headgear went on; form tailed off in the autumn.

20/1

10

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Galway

Carvalhal

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Sole win came on quick ground, just okay runs of late on soft; others look more solid.

14/1

10

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Galway

Carvalhal

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Sole win came on quick ground, just okay runs of late on soft; others look more solid.

14/1

Form: 6

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Ran to a poor RPR at Thirsk (1m) on debut, having been friendless in the betting; needs a big step forward.
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8th

9

(7)

21st Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Ayr

Kings Angel

8st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

in rear

50/1

6th

4

(2)

1st Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 4

14:50 Thirsk

Kings Angel

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Dark Angel filly; dam, 7f-9.5f winner (RPR 82), is out of 6f Listed winning half-sister to French 1m Group 3 winner Rainbow Corner; appeals on paper so this newcomer shouldn't be underestimated.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Saxon Warrior half-brother to four winners, notably Spring Cosmos (6f-1m including 2yo) and Miss Laila (7f 2yo); dam 7f 2yo winner; sole newcomer in the field; market can guide.
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9th

12

(16)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Tommys Promise

8st 13lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: John Ryan

Rattled off a four-timer over 1m2f on Polytrack during the winter, including three wins here; has never attempted this far on the Flat before, though, and will need plenty to go right from the outside stall.

22/1

5th

7

(8)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

Tommys Promise

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

Reeled off a four-timer around the turn of the year, the last three wins coming over C&D; found King's Hand too strong last time (had finished in front of him on penultimate start) and there shouldn't be much between the pair again.

3/1

2nd

8

(9)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Tommys Promise

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: John Ryan

Thriving this winter, getting off the mark at Chelmsford last month and winning three C&D handicaps since; latest narrow success has been handsomely advertised by the runner-up (two easy wins since) and a 4lb rise looks generous; sound claims of completing the five-timer.

9/4

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Payout
Exacta £13.20
Straight Forecast £9.99
Trifecta £26.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sisyphean

D Express:

Offer And Receive

RP RATINGS:

Sisyphean

TOPSPEED:

Sisyphean

POSTDATA:

Sisyphean

The Times:

Sisyphean

Telegraph:

Sisyphean

The Guardian:

Sisyphean

Daily Mail:

Sisyphean

Daily Mirror:

Sisyphean

The Sun:

Sisyphean

The Star:

Sisyphean

Daily Record:

Offer And Receive