September 21 / 13.20 Ayr

13.20

Good

British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £7851
  • 0m 7f 50y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1st
6 (11)
Respectful

14/1 (Won)

Form: 54

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Debut came in race won by smart rival; again showed some ability at Catterick (7f, good to soft; 6l fourth) since, albeit the bare form is ordinary; further progress is possible but required.
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8th

1

(4)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Respectful

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Won twice over 7f for Karl Burke as a 2yo; not much to celebrate since but his stable debut in January (C&D) wasn't without hope and he's now 10lb lower; not solid but a big run wouldn't be a bolt from the blue.

8/1

4

(5)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Hamilton

Respectful

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Dual 7f winner for Karl Burke as a 2yo; failed to win for his next yard but his mark has eased considerably and he got no luck last time at Carlisle (6f); not discounted.

10/1

7

(1)

12th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:45 Carlisle

Respectful

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Dual 7f winner for Karl Burke as a 2yo who's proved hard to place for two yards since; handicapper easing off now and he may have needed his recent Thirsk run, back from six months off, but he'll need to improve a deal on that.

20/1

Form: 23 BF

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Close second over C&D (good to soft) on debut; beaten favourite at Leicester (good to firm; nearly 7l third) since but he's a half-brother to two very smart performers for the Johnston yard and should do better still; respected back here.
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6th

6

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:53 Killarney

Individualism

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

One of three for trainer; won twice on the Flat for Charlie Johnston on good ground; rated 83 in that sphere; signed off British career with a tailed off finish at Hamilton in September; makes hurdling/stable debut now in a first-time tongue tie.

11/1

3

(4)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

15:35 Hamilton

Individualism

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Acts on good to soft but both wins (at 1m3f and about 1m) on good; ran up to his best when a close second of seven at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) in August but needs to pull out more against in-form rivals.

13/2

3rd
8 (8)
Volterra

11/8

Form: 4

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Farhh colt who cost 400,000gns as a yearling; made a promising debut in the Convivial Maiden at the York Ebor festival (7f, good to firm) four weeks ago, keeping-on fourth; trainer has won this race for the last two years; very strong claims.
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2nd

5

(3)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:57 Doncaster

Volterra

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

0-4 last season but this prominent-racer ran well more often than not, including when third in the Group 3 John Of Gaunt at Haydock (7f, good) on his reappearance; also effective at 1m and on slow ground; there can be optimism he'll be at or close to the top of his game on this seasonal debut; chance.

4/1

3rd

6

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:56 Redcar

Volterra

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Has a good 7f record, including a near miss in a Newbury Listed race on good to soft 15 days ago; everything points to a big run from this former C&D winner.

7/4

3

(1)

19th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:05 Newbury

Volterra

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Failed to get home over 1m in French race most recently; last two attempts over 7f comprise a very useful handicap win at Ascot (soft) and creditable third in Haydock Group 3 (good); major player back down in trip.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 22 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bred to be a useful sort; runner-up in 7f contests on good ground, going very close at Sandown then beaten 5l at Thirsk where he seemed to do too much up front (not disgraced in the circumstances); one of the main form contenders.
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8

(6)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:45 Brighton

Colorada Dancer

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Karen Jewell

Landed his second win, in a classified at Lingfield (6f, good) in August, but well held in three handicaps since.

14/1

9

(2)

17th Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

14:05 Sandown

Colorada Dancer

8st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Karen Jewell

Made all to win a 6f classified event at Lingfield (good) last month; unplaced in two handicaps since; the ground shouldn't be an issue but he needs more now upped in class.

20/1

10/1

Form: 4

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has a predominantly sprinting pedigree but appeared to stay this trip here (good to soft) on debut, keeping-on fourth; open to improvement with the experience under her belt; possibilities.
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6th

6

2nd Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

12:25 Down Royal

Capellina

10st 5lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: R K Watson

Starspangledbanner filly showed just fair Flat form in Britain with Michael Dods; hard to see her making an immediate impact hurdling.

66/1

6th

6

2nd Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

12:25 Down Royal

Capellina

10st 5lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: R K Watson

Starspangledbanner filly showed just fair Flat form in Britain with Michael Dods; hard to see her making an immediate impact hurdling.

66/1

6th

6

(4)

19th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

16:50 Hamilton

Capellina

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Starspangledbanner filly who has been brought along steadily, looking in need of the run when sixth in 7f Thirsk maiden in April; she can take a step forward now handicapping with cheekpieces added.

7/1

Form: 85

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Better effort when fifth at Musselburgh (7f) but needs to improve a good deal further; yard has a stronger chance with Individualism.
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9th

9

(5)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Leicester

Ready Or Nott

8st 10lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

Placed off 8lb higher at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) in April, her second handicap, but suffered heavy defeat over C&D when upped in trip last month and was about 6l behind Keen Interest when fourth at Bath (1m, firm) recently.

7/1

4th

4

(6)

24th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Bath

Ready Or Nott

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Charlie Johnston

Made the frame on her first three starts this year; took a backward step when beaten a long way at Leicester (1m2f, good to soft) this month, but her previous form gives her claims here.

6/1

Form: 53

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability in 6f events on good ground, keeping-on third at Carlisle latest; something to find on bare figures but could well take another step forward; shapes as if 7f will suit.
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5th

5

(14)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Inspiring Speeches

9st 5lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Sara Ender

Won at Beverley (1m2f, soft) last July and followed up over this C&D (good); tailed off here next time and down the field on last month's comeback at Beverley, but he may have needed that latest run; not ruled out.

10/1

9th

6

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

17:45 Beverley

Inspiring Speeches

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Sara Ender

Back-to-back wins last summer came over 1m2f here (soft) and when narrowly making all at Catterick (1m4f, good); both wins came under Tom Kiely-Marshall but they also featured cheekpieces, which are missing for this comeback; mark is fine if he is ready.

8/1

2

(8)

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Inspiring Speeches

9st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Sara Ender

Recent wins under Tom Kiely-Marshall (1m2f, soft; 1m4f, good) were by narrow margins so has only gone up 2lb; made the most of a soft lead here last time and he'll need to see out this longer trip, but clearly a contender.

3/1

Form: 37

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest RPRs in 6f maidens on good ground, well-held third on debut and down the field next time; handicaps more suitable shortly.
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6

(5)

14th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

17:08 Musselburgh

This Years Love

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Arrives on a hat-trick after successes (around 1m) in handicaps at Carlisle and Beverley last month; up 4lb but he's not taken lightly in his current mood.

100/30

1st

7

(6)

24th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:20 Beverley

This Years Love

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Record here reads 11128 and he arrives in form having won over a similarly stiff 1m at Carlisle 12 days ago; has struggled when running in better than 0-65 company but there can't be any complaints about a 1lb rise.

7/2

2

(6)

12th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

This Years Love

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Yet to win away from Beverley (3-5 there; 7.5f-1m2f); started the season positively when runner-up at Beverley (1m2f, good) in May but hasn't kicked on from that and is slowly easing in the weights; these drying conditions should suit and the drop back in trip is worth exploring.

8/1

50/1

Form:

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Related to winners for his connections but achieved little on Carlisle debut (behind Inspiring Speeches); perhaps one for handicaps later on.
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7th

9

(3)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:25 Carlisle

Papagrey

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Eight-race maiden who's yet to get involved in a finish and came last when tried in cheekpieces (retained today) on last two outings.

14/1

8th

9

(5)

5th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ripon

Papagrey

8st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Maiden who's still to get involved in a finish and who was last of seven in first-time cheekpieces (retained) a fortnight ago; is some way down the pecking order again.

33/1

7th

7

(8)

22nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:00 Beverley

Papagrey

9st 1lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Tim Easterby

No closer than fifth in six starts, the latest when fifth of eight here (1m2f, good) 16 days ago; drops in grade/trip and needs to find a bit more in the first-time cheekpieces; stable also runs Marton Heads.

10/1

50/1

Form: 79

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Comfortably held in both runs, looking the type who'll be more comfortable in handicaps shortly.
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10th

10

(10)

21st Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

13:20 Ayr

Flow So Gently

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Comfortably held in both runs, looking the type who'll be more comfortable in handicaps shortly.

50/1

9th

9

(8)

31st Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

15:15 Carlisle

Flow So Gently

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

She can improve when settling better but she finished down the field at Ayr (7f, good to soft) on debut and a watching brief is advised.

50/1

7th

5

(2)

7th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

14:25 Ayr

Flow So Gently

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Iain Jardine

Third foal; half-sister to 1m2f/12.4f winner Sophiesticate (RPR 77); dam placed 1m2f (58), half-sister to 7f 2yo and 1m Listed winner Fencing and useful 1m3f-1m4f winner Deacon; stable has only occasional debut winners; other newcomers are more enticing.

25/1

40/1

Form:

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

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

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Payout
Straight Forecast £70.95

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Volterra

Telegraph:

Colorada Dancer

The Guardian:

Capellina

RP RATINGS:

Volterra

TOPSPEED:

Volterra

POSTDATA:

Volterra

The Times:

Volterra

Daily Mail:

Volterra

D Express:

Volterra

Daily Mirror:

Volterra

The Sun:

Volterra

The Star:

Volterra

Daily Record:

Colorada Dancer