October 06 / 14.47 Ascot

14.47

Good

Heros Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £10800
  • 1m 3f 211y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Heros Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 43

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well related; RPRs in the low 70s on his two visits to Kempton, beaten 7l over 1m3f and 4.5l over 1m4f (ahead of Waxing Gibbous); disappointing should he not be able to raise his game sooner or later.
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1st

3

(9)

6th Oct 2023

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

14:47 Ascot

Hampden Park

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Well related; RPRs in the low 70s on his two visits to Kempton, beaten 7l over 1m3f and 4.5l over 1m4f (ahead of Waxing Gibbous); disappointing should he not be able to raise his game sooner or later.

4/1

3rd

4

(8)

13th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Hampden Park

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

dwelt start, in touch with leaders

16/1

4th

2

(4)

15th Mar 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Hampden Park

9st 7lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Andrew Balding

slowly away, raced in last, soon ran green and pushed along, went fourth over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced, kept on inside final furlong

6/1

11/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: -54372 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
No wins in eight but has performed to a high level in good company, notably when third in a 1m2f Listed event at York in July (didn't get much luck on her next run there over 1m4f); shade disappointing that she failed to justify favouritism back in a novice at Salisbury but the winner could be useful (now 2-2); hard to beat.
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2

(2)

5th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 175y

Class 1

14:40 Haydock

Scenic

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ed Walker

Progressive last year, with Listed win at York's Ebor meeting (1m4f, good to firm), and after reappearing with a Listed second at Goodwood (1m4f, good) she went one better in the Group 3 Bronte Cup at York (1m6f, good); vulnerable if Estrange is at the top of her game but she's the stand-out danger.

3/1

1st

5

(5)

31st May 2025

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:15 York

Scenic

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Peak performance when impressive winner of Listed race at the York Ebor meeting (1m4f, good to firm) last August but she ran respectably in 14.5f Group 2 next time and when second in a 1m4f Listed race (ahead of Sueno and Allonsy) on reappearance; one of the top contenders on form.

3/1

1st

5

(5)

31st May 2025

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:15 York

Scenic

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Peak performance when impressive winner of Listed race at the York Ebor meeting (1m4f, good to firm) last August but she ran respectably in 14.5f Group 2 next time and when second in a 1m4f Listed race (ahead of Sueno and Allonsy) on reappearance; one of the top contenders on form.

3/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 51

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ex-French 3yo who accounted for a subsequent winner over 1m3f at Clairefontaine (good) in July; should have better days ahead of her for new yard but this looks a tough starter in Britain; hooded from the outset.
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8th

3

(10)

10th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Bath

Juana Ines

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Harry Charlton

towards rear

40/1

4th

8

(8)

7th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Juana Ines

8st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Harry Charlton

mounted in chute

14/1

11th

4

(7)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 3

15:00 Goodwood

Juana Ines

9st 11lb

J: William Buick

T: Harry Charlton

Thrice-raced filly who won over 1m3f in France; absent since running respectably in Ascot novice event (1m4f, good) last October on British debut; remains open to further improvement and is an interesting prospect for handicaps this term.

11/2

66/1

Form: 4

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Looked badly in need of the experience at Kempton (1m4f) but was beaten about 20l and this looks a big ask.
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5th

6

(6)

13th Oct 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Goodwood

Hurtle Wallop

11st 5lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Jim Boyle

Eight-race maiden who ran creditably in a hood over 1m6f on three outings this summer, on final occasion staying on from well off the pace when fourth on soft at Goodwood; cheekpieces instead when running poorly at Haydock (1m6f, heavy) 16 days ago, hanging left, but he now reverts to a hood.

14/1

6th

3

(5)

27th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:35 Haydock

Hurtle Wallop

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Seven-race maiden who ran creditably in a hood over 1m6f on last three outings, staying on from well off the pace on soft at Goodwood on latest; cheekpieces replace the hood; player if they have no adverse effect.

5/1

4th

8

(13)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Goodwood

Hurtle Wallop

9st 3lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Six-race maiden who has shaped with some promise in 1m6f handicaps at Sandown (good) the last twice; looks a tad quirky but has possibilities if getting his act fully together.

10/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 61 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to a dual Irish hurdles winner and did all his best work late when getting up over 1m4f at Kempton 18 days ago; looks a nice type going forward but will do well to defy a penalty here.
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6

9th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

19:07 Warwick

Camarrate

11st 8lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Scored for the first time in two years at Newcastle (2m4f, good) four weeks ago; up 4lb and should not be far away in this follow-up bid.

6/1

1st

1

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:07 Newcastle

Camarrate

12st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Winless since May 2024 and he's not proving easy to catch right this season, a below-par sixth in 2m3f Carlisle handicap hurdle 20 days ago.

6/1

6th

6

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

14:15 Carlisle

Camarrate

11st 6lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

On a near two-year losing spell and isn't certain to confirm last-time placings with Ryebridge, who is less exposed; that said, again has an each-way squeak.

6/1

Form: 35

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sea The Moon half-sister to four winners; beaten in the region of 8l in 1m2f/1m4f maidens at Goodwood (soft) and Kempton (AW); probably has more to offer but wouldn't be the obvious answer to this.
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2nd

19

(15)

9th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

15:45 Doncaster

Waxing Gibbous

8st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: David Menuisier

Second over C&D (soft) in April on seasonal/handicap debut; continued on the upgrade on her next three starts, with a close call in valuable race at Haydock (1m6f, good) on third occasion, before below-form favourite over 1m5f on heavy ground seven weeks ago; could bounce back with less extreme conditions today, for in-form yard and with the champion apprentice booked.

12/1

2nd

19

(15)

9th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

15:45 Doncaster

Waxing Gibbous

8st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: David Menuisier

Second over C&D (soft) in April on seasonal/handicap debut; continued on the upgrade on her next three starts, with a close call in valuable race at Haydock (1m6f, good) on third occasion, before below-form favourite over 1m5f on heavy ground seven weeks ago; could bounce back with less extreme conditions today, for in-form yard and with the champion apprentice booked.

12/1

5th

12

(8)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 61y

Class 2

14:05 Newbury

Waxing Gibbous

8st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: David Menuisier

4yo whose four handicaps brought a Newbury win (1m4f, good) in May and three seconds; the latest was a close call in valuable race at Haydock (1m6f, good) two weeks ago, clear of the third; unraced on firmer than good (withdrawn once in July due to that ground); progressive and, although up another 5lb, should put up another bold show if the ground is okay.

7/2

25/1

Form: 3-

Last run: 291 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
22-1 when third in a field of six at Kempton (1m3f) last December; has her work cut out on that form and has been a good-while absent.
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6th

10

4th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

17:00 Salisbury

Scylla

8st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

2m winner on fast turf last summer, her sole success in 18 appearances; competitive on occasions on the AW since then but not last time when tried in the visor that is retained.

8/1

6th

10

4th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

17:00 Salisbury

Scylla

8st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

2m winner on fast turf last summer, her sole success in 18 appearances; competitive on occasions on the AW since then but not last time when tried in the visor that is retained.

8/1

7th

8

(3)

26th Apr 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Scylla

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

towards rear, outpaced over 3f out

5/1

Form: 23 BF

Last run: 205 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran to RPRs in the 70s when placed in 1m2f/1m3f events on the AW for Godolphin earlier this year; since bought at the sales for £100,000; should win races for new yard, though hurdling could be on the agenda at some point; best watched here.
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2nd

6

25th Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

16:35 Taunton

Through The Ages

11st 2lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Made the running for both hurdle wins (2m, soft) last winter; has found life harder in handicaps but better treated now and he was anything but a pushover for one on a three-timer at Lingfield (2m, soft) last month; trip query back at 2m3f with cheekpieces fitted but still respected.

3/1

2

20th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Lingfield

Through The Ages

12st 0lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Promising juvenile when winning twice on soft ground; beaten in all seven handicaps, the latest when no match for Double Oban here nine days ago; both horses are off the same mark and this 5yo was claimer ridden last week.

4/1

2nd

2

11th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:37 Lingfield

Through The Ages

12st 0lb

J: Rob Hargreaves

T: Gary & Josh Moore

in touch with leaders, hampered 1st

10/1

Non-runners

Syllabus

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £11.00
Straight Forecast £9.18
Trifecta £29.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Scenic

Daily Record:

Juana Ines

Telegraph:

Camarrate

D Express:

Hampden Park

The Times:

Waxing Gibbous

NEWMARKET:

Syllabus

RP RATINGS:

Scenic

TOPSPEED:

Scenic

POSTDATA:

Scenic

LAMBOURN:

Scenic

The Guardian:

Scenic

Daily Mail:

Scenic

Daily Mirror:

Scenic

The Sun:

Scenic

The Star:

Scenic