May 15 / 16.45 York

16.45

Good To Firm

British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (IRE Incentive Race) (Colts & Geldings)

  • Prize money: £20616
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 11 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (IRE Incentive Race) (Colts & Geldings)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Colt by Gimcrack winner Showcasing out of a Listed-placed 6f scorer (including at York on 2yo debut) for this stable; bred to take well to this venue and looks an interesting newcomer.
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7th

8

(6)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:30 Doncaster

Shadow Army

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Useful efforts when second in Group 2 Robert Papin at Chantilly (6f, good to soft) and fourth in Group 1 Phoenix at the Curragh (6f, good to firm) in the summer; gelded since a poor run in Listed race at Ripon in a first-time visor (discarded) at the end of August; bang there if back to his best but there have to be doubts after Ripon and James Doyle prefers Diego Ventura.

14/1

7th

4

(4)

26th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:12 Ripon

Shadow Army

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Richard Fahey

Made a winning start in 5f York novice then advanced his form when runner-up in the Prix Robert Papin at Chantilly and fourth in Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh (cheekpieces on) on his last two outings; visor goes on now and he holds good form claims.

2/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 1 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made all for comfortable success in five-runner maiden at Pontefract (soft) two weeks ago; trainer's post-race comments augur well with regard to likely progress; respected even with 5lb penalty.
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5th

2

(1)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:42 Carlisle

Franciscos Piece

10st 1lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Two wins over 5f on soft/heavy as a juvenile, the second a Listed event at Chantilly; hasn't won since and only seventh of nine on reappearance, but on a fair mark; could go well though stall 1 a slight negative.

14/1

7th

1

(7)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

17:05 Catterick

Franciscos Piece

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Smart 2yo; struggled in good handicaps last year but he has slipped down the weights and begins this campaign in a lower grade; one to keep a close eye on this year but drying ground isn't in his favour (best on soft/heavy).

6/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 3 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 160,000euros as a foal; failed to justify favouritism at Windsor (good) but showed clear promise with his third-place finish, running on; open to improvement with the experience under his belt.
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15th

4

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

King Of Light

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Stuart Williams

Did well for Stuart Williams in the second half of 2025; solid efforts on his first two runs this year before taking his form to new heights with a runaway win at Windsor (6f, good to firm); hit with an 8lb rise for that but it was a good time and there is no suggestion he was flattered; promising apprentice takes off 5lb; one to consider.

6/1

1st

9

(10)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:00 Windsor

King Of Light

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Narrow 6f defeat at Chepstow last August but his next two runs at the trip were a failure and kept to shorter since, winning at Haydock (good to soft) in September; two respectable efforts at 5f this year (no aids latest) don't suggest this mark is ripe for plucking back at 6f, though.

5/1

5th

8

(11)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

King Of Light

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Won a 5f handicap (good to soft; first time in tongue-tie/cheekpieces combination) at Haydock last September off a 6lb lower mark; stayed on for second behind the impressive Lexington Blitz at Goodwood on last month's return; withdrawn at York two weeks ago having got upset in the stalls (9-1 at the time of withdrawal); the more rain the better; no accessories today.

14/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Recorded a half-length win in six-runner maiden at Ayr (good) last month; the form is nothing special and he faces a tougher task under 5lb penalty; however, looks open to progress.
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7th

1

(7)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Zabeel Road

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

2-11, with the latest of those wins coming over C&D in August off a 2lb lower mark than today; below his best over 7f next time but bounced back with a solid effort at Southwell (6f, AW); contender but his hold-up style means things need to drop right.

11/1

3

(9)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Zabeel Road

9st 12lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Hard to predict and a 6f win at Chelmsford in August was followed by a poor run over 7f here 11 days later; needs to bounce back but perhaps the return to this distance will help.

9/1

1

(5)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:33 Southwell (AW)

Zabeel Road

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Had been struggling over 7f but he came from behind to win over 6f at Chelmsford (narrowly off 3lb lower) and could build on that; this trip is the query.

3/1

25/1

Form: 5

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brings the worst form claims, having been soundly beaten at Ripon (soft); may improve granted faster ground but others are more appealing; one of three runners for this stable.
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4th

6

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:33 Newmarket (July)

Tuscan Point

8st 13lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

Started well for this yard but the wheels have come off lately, finishing last over C&D one month ago then finishing tailed off on AW last Monday; not easy to suggest after that.

20/1

11th

1

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tuscan Point

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

2-5 on AW, most recently at Lingfield (5f) in April off 5lb lower; beaten three times on turf since but can't be discounted back on AW despite going without any aids.

11/2

7th

3

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Newmarket (July)

Tuscan Point

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Adam Kirby

Back to his best since joining his current yard but he's shot up the weights and there have been some costly defeats to go with two AW wins; now 0-17 on turf, having pulled hard in a messy Bath affair last time, and will need a career-best effort to take this.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£60,000 yearling; Earthlight half-brother to winners Mumayaz (6f-1m including 2yo) and Saatty (5f/6f AW); dam is related to two 6f 2yo Listed winners; stablemate of American Style; market instructive.
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21th

4

(1)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Against The Wind

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Third of 22 in 3yo handicap over C&D (good to firm) at this meeting 12 months ago and progressive on AW since; soft ground may not have suited at Musselburgh last time and he's had wind surgery since; however, a career best is needed today and he has to prove he's just as good on turf as AW.

16/1

11th

2

(1)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Against The Wind

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Steadily progressive and posted another personal best when third at Southwell (5f, AW) on reappearance; his turf form is at a lower level but he still won at Thirsk last spring and finished third in a big field at York's Dante meeting (both 5f, good to firm); race-fit and should be in the thick of things again if a low draw doesn't count against him.

5/1

3rd

6

(1)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

16:38 Southwell (AW)

Against The Wind

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Prominent racer; thumped ten rivals in a C&D handicap last July and ran well off his revised mark (1lb lower today) back here in September; found the Group 1 Abbaye too hot to handle when last seen in October; won after a break last spring but he was well ahead of his mark then and that probably isn't the case now.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
62,000gns yearling; by Invincible Spirit; dam 6f 2yo winner (including Listed), out of French 10.5f/11.5f winner; yard has very low strike-rate with 2yos in last five seasons; others preferred.
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9th

12

(11)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Thirsk

Fuji Mountain

9st 3lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Without a victory since 2024 and he arrives well below par; reared and unseated rider at the start in 6f Wolverhampton handicap 15 days ago.

20/1

5

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fuji Mountain

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Decent 2yo who proved hard to place last year and has again lacked consistency this spring; the blinkers come off as he makes his AW debut off a career-low mark and it's hard to know what to expect in truth.

14/1

7th

6

(4)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Fuji Mountain

9st 4lb

J: Harry Smith

T: Declan Carroll

Won twice at Chester as a 2yo; just missed out over C&D last month (blinkers first time) when finding only Betweenthesticks too strong; ran okay at Beverley next time and he was drawn wide when disappointing back there ten days ago; stable also run Changeofmind.

10/1

9/2

Form: 2

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Related to a few winners for his yard; duly showed promise in Class 2 novice event at Musselburgh (good to soft) where he finished a close second of five; form boosted by the third since; leading claims.
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1st

3

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

13:35 Chester

Station X

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Bryan Smart

His two turf wins (6f) came on soft and heavy; in good form this year and he made all at Southwell (6f, AW) in April; latest fourth at Carlisle was a fair effort on Tuesday and he's well drawn to attack.

7/2

4th

1

(12)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:42 Carlisle

Station X

10st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

All his wins have been at 6f, the latest at Southwell in April, but effective at 5f; goes particularly well on soft/heavy ground so today's conditions should be ideal; fair run last time at Hamilton (1.25l sixth of 13); could go well from his high draw.

6/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£22,000 yearling; by Washington DC and the first foal of a 7f AW/1m turf winner whose siblings include a 7f 2yo scorer; stablemate of Against The Wind; check the betting.
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3rd

4

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

American Style

9st 10lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Looked as good as ever when close third of 16 on seasonal debut at Ripon (6f, good to soft) in April but his form has dipped since and he has questions to answer on this AW debut.

14/1

6th

7

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

American Style

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Well handicapped on 2025 best; ran a fine race for third on his seasonal return at Ripon in April but two heavy defeats have followed (behind Novello Lad latest); needs a full revival.

12/1

12th

4

(15)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

20:05 Doncaster

American Style

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Goes well fresh and he scored on his seasonal/handicap debut last April; again ran well when close third off this mark on his comeback (also Ripon, 6f) this term; he didn't back it up when suffering a heavy defeat at York last time, albeit from a poor draw, but this represents a drop back in grade so he's not dismissed.

15/2

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
88,000gns yearling; Pinatubo half-brother to French 1m2f AW winner Carloun, out of unraced half-sister to 1m2f Listed winner Hadaatha (dam of 1m2f Group 1 winner Al Husn); heed the market signals.
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10th

9

(1)

12th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:40 Windsor

Bentley Air

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Richard Hannon

Finished ahead of only one rival in his three qualifying runs (5f/6f); with leading yard and now goes handicapping off a lowly mark but he's not bred to be a sprinter and could be one for a bit further down the line.

6/1

10th

4

(10)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

18:10 Nottingham

Bentley Air

9st 4lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Well beaten in two novice events this summer, showing some pace but dropping right away at Lingfield last month (6f, good); significant improvement required.

33/1

9th

2

(10)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Lingfield

Bentley Air

9st 7lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, lost position after 2f

10/1

25/1

Form: 5

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished last of five, about 8l behind Francisco's Piece, in soft-ground contest at Pontefract; modest claims on that bare form but may do better granted a faster surface.
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8th

5

(8)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

16:15 Wetherby

Solar Biricz

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Walford

Two wins at 5f, latest at Doncaster last June; disappointing recently; on a good mark so could go well with blinkers on for first time (fair run when visored first time) but stamina to prove.

15/2

11th

13

(16)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Solar Biricz

8st 13lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Mark Walford

Better signs for new stable when fourth with visor added at Redcar (5f, good to firm) in April but he finished tailed off at Thirsk (6f, good) three weeks ago; has something to prove again after that and the headgear is now discarded.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £36.40
Straight Forecast £29.63
Trifecta £196.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Station X

POSTDATA:

Francisco's Piece

TOPSPEED:

Zabeel Road

The Times:

Against The Wind

RP RATINGS:

Station X

Telegraph:

Station X

Daily Mail:

Station X

Daily Record:

Station X

The Guardian:

Francisco's Piece

D Express:

Francisco's Piece

The Star:

Francisco's Piece

Daily Mirror:

Zabeel Road

The Sun:

Against The Wind