April 15 / 14.50 Windsor

14.50

Good To Soft

British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 0m 5f 21y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
48,000euros yearling; by Havana Gold and the first foal of a maiden half-sister to 5f AW 2yo winner Banddar; granddam was a 7f/1m 2yo scorer; trainer had a good strike-rate with 2yos last season; respected debutante.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(3)

13th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Golden Paradise

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

raced in second, outpaced home turn, lost second and weakened final 110yds

5/2

15/2

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 84 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability at Doncaster (midfield in the Brocklesby) and Southwell (AW; faded into fourth); sets the form standard and his trainer has won this contest a couple of times.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

(6)

14th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Clay Shoveler

9st 4lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: David Evans

Prominent racer who ran his best race when second of ten at Windsor (5f, good) in mid-April, his third start; beaten favourite dropped into a seller at Goodwood on Sunday (played up beforehand; hooded, now left off); form claims upped to 6f if back to that Windsor level.

12/1

7th

1

(2)

9th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:20 Goodwood

Clay Shoveler

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David Evans

Thrice-raced gelding who is moving steadily in the right direction, runner-up at Windsor (5f, good) most recently; possibilities granted another step forward in first-time hood.

9/2

2nd

3

(8)

15th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

14:50 Windsor

Clay Shoveler

9st 7lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

led, headed over 1f out, kept on final 110yds

15/2

11/10

  • Place: £1.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
160,000euros foal; by Mehmas; closely related to 7f AW 2yo winner Skyblue Expert, half-brother to US 1m turf 2yo winner With Feeling; dam 5f 2yo winner; major yard won this event with a newcomer last year; interesting.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

King Of Light

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Stuart Williams

Ended 2025 better than ever and he made an encouraging return to action when second at Goodwood (5f, good) at the start of this month; has run well over C&D in the past; solid credentials.

15/2

2nd

9

(5)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

King Of Light

8st 10lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Stuart Williams

Ended 2025 better than ever (cheekpieces on and tongue tied) with Haydock victory and fourth at Ascot (both 5f); yard is going well so he's very much one to consider on his return.

10/1

5

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

King Of Light

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Stuart Williams

Good start for Stuart Williams when second in a Racing League handicap at Chepstow in August (6f, good); below par on next three starts (awkward leaving the stalls) but he was more smartly away at Haydock last week (5f, good to soft; cheekpieces first time) and found plenty for pressure to win a Class 2 handicap in good style; had the benefit of prime track position there and he's now 6lb higher but rain won't faze him and may yet rate higher.

8/1

Form: 6

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Owner is a major force in the 2yo department; finished behind Clay Shoveler and Chalena at Southwell (AW) but is open to improvement.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(4)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:10 Brighton

Off The Bench

8st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

Dodgy form when third of five in a maiden before finishing well back in a handicap, albeit on heavy ground; now 0-18.

25/1

7th

5

(5)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:50 Bath

Off The Bench

9st 0lb

J: William Cox

T: J S Moore

17-race maiden; not beaten far when third of five at Chepstow (5f, good) last month but that form is very tricky to evaluate (36-rated winner beat 1-12 favourite), and he's untested on ground slower than good to soft.

12/1

3rd

1

(4)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

15:38 Chepstow

Off The Bench

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Longstanding, regressive maiden (5f-7f) for three yards; more on his plate coming back out of handicap company but has place claims in such a weak affair.

20/1

16/1

Form: 55

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Just modest RPRs at Southwell (AW), finishing fifth both times; however, possible improver in this scenario, with dam (for same connections) the winner of this race in 2019.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

11

(12)

14th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Chalena

8st 13lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

midfield towards near side

25/1

5th

6

(3)

14th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

18:40 Chepstow

Chalena

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: David Evans

Nothing exciting in three runs to date, swerving left at the start twice round Southwell before finishing comfortably held at Windsor a month ago; again looks vulnerable.

20/1

5th

6

(3)

14th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

18:40 Chepstow

Chalena

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: David Evans

Nothing exciting in three runs to date, swerving left at the start twice round Southwell before finishing comfortably held at Windsor a month ago; again looks vulnerable.

20/1

Form: 4

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only fourth of five at Kempton (AW) but was hindered by Bownder carrying him wide on the bend; represents powerful stable and should improve; shortlisted.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

6

(4)

24th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Majestic Heights

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won a 7f Brighton nursery in October and ran respectably on AW in next two runs but his form slumped at Lingfield last month; now 1-10 and has something to prove; refitted cheekpieces replace blinkers.

16/1

9th

6

(1)

22nd Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:55 Lingfield (AW)

Majestic Heights

9st 6lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Won a big-field nursery at Brighton in October (7f, good to soft) off a 5lb lower mark; two solid efforts on AW this winter and a change of headgear could prompt a bit more from him; more appealing than many.

5/1

9th

6

(1)

22nd Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:55 Lingfield (AW)

Majestic Heights

9st 6lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Won a big-field nursery at Brighton in October (7f, good to soft) off a 5lb lower mark; two solid efforts on AW this winter and a change of headgear could prompt a bit more from him; more appealing than many.

5/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
10,000gns yearling; Advertise half-sister to 1m winner Ranger Thunderbolt, out of 6f AW winner; wears tongue-tie on debut; check the betting.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

8

(13)

11th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Big Bug

9st 2lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Damien Wingrove

Best 2yo form for Martin Dunne came on far softer ground than awaits here; return to 1m not an obvious way to go on this year's evidence.

40/1

7

(7)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Leicester

Big Bug

9st 7lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Damien Wingrove

Ten-race maiden who was below her best on his final two outings for Martin Dunne last year and beaten 21l when last of ten on stable/seasonal debut at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) ten days ago; steps back up in trip with cheekpieces back on and she needs to have taken a big step forward.

33/1

4

(1)

16th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Bug

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Damien Wingrove

Inconsistent nine race-maiden who was out of sorts in 1m nurseries in her final two runs last season; some of her best efforts have been at 6f but she's untried on AW and has something to prove on return for new yard; cheekpieces removed.

20/1

12/1

Form: 5

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only fifth of six, always towards the rear, at Wolverhampton (AW); however, may do better with the experience under his belt.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Jimmy Henry

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Ran well when second of nine at Leicester (1m, good) in July, but that was his only placing in 15 starts; others are more solid.

11/1

9th

11

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Jimmy Henry

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Ran well when second of nine at Leicester (1m, good) in July, but that was his only placing in 15 starts; others are more solid.

11/1

11

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Jimmy Henry

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Michael Herrington

14-race maiden but was runner-up at Leicester (1m, good) on his penultimate run and ran respectably at Beverley (8.4f, soft) last time; mark has bottomed out now but Hollie Doyle is booked on this return to the AW and he could be dangerous.

13/2

OUR TIP

33/1

Form: 5

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brothter to six winners; finished last of five at Kempton (AW) having failed to handle the bend; may fare better on this course.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(5)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Bownder

9st 12lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

For one who has been a model of consistency for much of his career it is slightly disconcerting that he has been well below form in three of his last four starts; the lesser runs have been in Class 5 events and his standout recent effort came when faced with Class 6 opposition, missing out by just a head at Lingfield in February (1m2f, AW); has run well over C&D in the past and a revival could be forthcoming back down in grade.

13/2

10th

6

(12)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Windsor

Bownder

10st 12lb

J: Mr McKenzie Graham

T: Jonathan Portman

Won twice over 1m2f in 2025, on good ground at Goodwood and AW at Lingfield; this mark not excessive but he needs to rebound quickly from a heavy defeat at Doncaster six weeks ago; yard going well.

10/1

14th

4

(1)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Bownder

9st 11lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Successful over this trip on Polytrack at Lingfield in December and mostly creditable efforts since, including second back at Lingfield (1m2f again) last time; just as effective on turf (won at Goodwood off 1lb lower last summer); acts on soft; has to enter calculations.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Debutant by Cable Bay out of a 6f/7f winner (including 2yo); yard only 3-40 with 2yos last season; market should offer further guidance.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

9

(3)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:03 Southwell (AW)

Cable Rate

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Has shown some ability as when third of seven on nursery debut in first-time blinkers at Carlisle (7f, good) in July, but he hasn't performed any better since; may be vulnerable to an improver.

12/1

6th

1

(5)

9th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Newmarket (July)

Cable Rate

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Six-race maiden; performed poorly two starts ago but, having swapped blinkers for cheekpieces, didn't run badly when midfield in 6f AW nursery at Kempton on Wednesday; could have a say here.

9/1

6th

7

(6)

7th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:23 Kempton (AW)

Cable Rate

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Turf record is 0-5; blinkered since switched to nursery level, running creditably at Carlisle (7f) then poorly at Lingfield (6f); may rebound if aided by new headgear and change of surface.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £43.80
Straight Forecast £38.72
Trifecta £160.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

King Of Light

The Times:

Off The Bench

POSTDATA:

Golden Paradise

The Sun:

Bownder

Telegraph:

King Of Light

The Guardian:

King Of Light

D Express:

King Of Light

Daily Mirror:

King Of Light

The Star:

King Of Light

Daily Record:

King Of Light

Daily Mail:

Off The Bench