December 11 / 18.30 Chelmsford (AW)

18.30

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EBF Novice Stakes (For Horses Which Have Run No More Than Three Times) (GBB) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5399.46
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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EBF Novice Stakes (For Horses Which Have Run No More Than Three Times) (GBB) (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Wind

OUR TIP

10/1 (Won)

Form: 8O8

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on debut and he ran out in Cologne next time but there were clear signs of ability over 7f at Newmarket on debut for new yard in October where he travelled strongly for a long way; the drop to 6f can suit; place prospects.
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8

(4)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:30 Chepstow

Kapparis Kid

9st 3lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Ben Lund

Dual 6f AW winner for Tony Carroll in early part of this year, but not quite at same level for current stable in recent months; drops back to a more suitable trip after recent 1m defeat but still makes only limited appeal.

20/1

6th

8

(5)

23rd May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Kapparis Kid

8st 9lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Ben Lund

His three wins have come on AW and he has been unplaced in all nine turf runs; on a basement mark but there are risks attached.

20/1

6th

8

(5)

23rd May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Kapparis Kid

8st 9lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Ben Lund

His three wins have come on AW and he has been unplaced in all nine turf runs; on a basement mark but there are risks attached.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
28,000euros yearling; second foal; dam 5f winner (RPR 90), half-sister to winners Raatea (useful 6f-1m including AW) and Fakhoor (7f) out of Group-placed 6f AW 2yo winner Darajaat; likely type but lack of experience could catch her out; worth market check.
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3rd

9

(9)

25th Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:07 Naas

Pandoras Gift

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

raced far side, prominent

8/1

9th

10

(10)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:40 York

Pandoras Gift

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stuart Williams

prominent

25/1

11th

15

(13)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Pandoras Gift

8st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Confined to 6f on the AW thus far and hasn't looked back since finishing second on debut, completing four-timer in fillies' Listed race at Chelmsford without much fuss; today's assignment is tougher and the surface is an unknown, but the Chelmsford form has worked out well and she cannot be discounted.

20/1

11/2

Form: 44

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has valuable experience of Polytrack and although she failed to improve for her Kempton debut when fourth of five at Lingfield since, the latter race looked more competitive than this one; entitled to go well.
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8th

7

(7)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Its Showtime

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Conrad Allen

Habitual slow starter who has one win from 33 starts; beaten a neck at Lingfield (5f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) last month but he's failed to beat a rival home in two outings since; others preferred.

18/1

8th

7

(8)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:38 Lingfield (AW)

Its Showtime

9st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Conrad Allen

Not one to rely on and she was very slowly away when last of 12 in 5f Southwell handicap 17 days ago; she's very hard to make a case for.

14/1

2nd

1

(2)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Its Showtime

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Conrad Allen

Huge chance on this year's best form, notably a C&D second off 7lb higher in February; refused to race at Yarmouth on her penultimate start though and that, allied to a modest effort at Chelmsford two weeks ago, leaves her with too much to prove for comfort.

7/1

Form: 62

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-connected filly who looked open to improvement after an encouraging Polytrack debut and found only a useful subsequent winner too good at Nottingham in September (both 5f); should stay 6f; the one to beat.
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7th

9

(2)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Ascot

Persian Blue

8st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Has form figures of 213 since running in 5f handicaps, the win gained at Beverley; close third at Haydock last Saturday; may still have more to offer at this trip; possibilities.

6/1

3rd

3

(2)

20th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Haydock

Persian Blue

9st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: William Haggas

ducked right start and bumped rival start, towards rear, headway towards far side over 1f out, carried left inside final furlong, kept on

5/2

1st

4

(7)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Beverley

Persian Blue

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: William Haggas

midfield

7/2

13/2

Form: 7

Last run: 80 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
77,000gns 2yo; bred to sprint and was only 9-1 for 6f Newbury debut where he showed up well for a long way despite running green on the heavy ground; may well come on plenty for the run now switched to the AW.
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9th

2

(10)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

14:50 Nottingham

Romanee

9st 11lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: John Ryan

Work to do judged on 2yo form (four races) and he tailed off when tried in a hood in 19-runner handicap at Newmarket (7f, good; 100-1) on return.

33/1

18th

19

(12)

4th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newmarket

Romanee

8st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: John Ryan

midfield up the centre

40/1

18th

19

(12)

4th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newmarket

Romanee

8st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: John Ryan

midfield up the centre

40/1

Form: 00

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Has been beaten 30l+ in two 7f races on turf, with and without a hood; early days yet.
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7th

6

(3)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Leicester

Lord Danielson

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Two 6f wins on AW in January and he also ran well over 7f in March; no worthwhile turf form so far, however, and there are risks attached back from three months off.

16/1

6th

7

(6)

1st May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Lord Danielson

8st 10lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

ducked left start, raced wide, in touch with leaders, pushed along from over 3f out, weakened from 2f out

10/1

14/1

Form: 966

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hinted at ability in the latest of three 6f maidens on the AW but needs a step forward to have any chance and handicaps are on the horizon.
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4th

11

(5)

17th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:15 Brighton

On Song

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

in touch with leaders

11/2

5th

6

(5)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Yarmouth

On Song

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Came good at Brighton (7f, good to firm) last month, on eighth run, and did very well to go close on soft ground there ten days ago, having been badly hampered; back in action before 1lb rise takes effect; likely contender.

3/1

2nd

2

(4)

9th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:50 Brighton

On Song

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Failed to get home over 1m last time; justified favouritism over C&D (good to firm) earlier in August, taking his 7f record to 331, and the runner-up gives that form a solid look; respected back in this scenario.

3/1

Form: 8

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Rank outsider for 6f debut at Kempton three weeks ago and never seen with a chance; can only watch for now.
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4th

8

(9)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:55 Southwell (AW)

The Carligation

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Huge prices in just five starts, showing a glimmer of ability but finished remote on handicap debut at Lingfield in 2024; off since.

50/1

12th

12

(8)

30th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield

The Carligation

9st 0lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: J R Jenkins

Huge prices and she's only beaten one home in four runs in novice and maiden company; hasn't looked devoid of ability though and this opposition will be more realistic; could go well at big odds.

33/1

5th

5

(4)

27th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

The Carligation

8st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: J R Jenkins

Thrice-raced filly who has earned a mark of just 44 having shown little over 6f on Polytrack; this new scenario needs to make a big difference; similar profile to Please Please Me.

33/1

Form: 00

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and has beaten just one home in two 6f races this autumn, on turf and the AW; looks safely left for now.
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9th

9

(4)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

20:30 Brighton

Hits The Front

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Rae Guest

in touch with leaders

10/1

12th

10

(12)

28th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Leicester

Hits The Front

9st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Rae Guest

bumped start, soon recovered and in touch with leaders

10/1

12th

10

(12)

28th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Leicester

Hits The Front

9st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Rae Guest

bumped start, soon recovered and in touch with leaders

10/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £87.47

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Persian Blue

The Star:

Kapparis Kid

RP RATINGS:

Persian Blue

POSTDATA:

Persian Blue

NEWMARKET:

Persian Blue

The Times:

Persian Blue

Telegraph:

Persian Blue

The Guardian:

Persian Blue

Daily Mail:

Persian Blue

D Express:

Persian Blue

Daily Mirror:

Persian Blue

The Sun:

Persian Blue

Daily Record:

Persian Blue