May 21 / 17.10 Nottingham

17.10

Good To Soft

Family Fun Raceday Sunday June 2nd Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3780
  • 1m 2f 50y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Family Fun Raceday Sunday June 2nd Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.60
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 5

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
270,000euros yearling; 7-2 when a well-held fifth of nine on his Windsor debut (1m2f, good to soft) last month; improvement likely but it will be needed.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

6

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:35 Newbury

More Thunder

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Usually held up in rear; raced at 1m1f/1m2f for previous stable; record of 4-6 (over 6f/7f) last term for new yard featured wins in a major handicap at Newmarket and Group 2 at Newbury, both on good to firm ground; respectable fourth in the Group 1 Foret at Longchamp (7f, very soft) on final start; shapes as if this new trip is worth exploring and may rate higher still.

7/1

1st

4

(3)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newbury

More Thunder

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

So nearly got up in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot in hat-trick bid and those progressive efforts over 6f were followed by his Bunbury Cup win at Newmarket over 7f, this time getting the better of a narrow verdict; those last two races were on good to firm; better still is needed from him but he looks sure to taste Group-race success at some point and it could be today.

11/4

4

(13)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:50 Newmarket (July)

More Thunder

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Has shown useful and progressive form over 6f this term for new stable, winning twice on the other Newmarket track then strong-finishing second (nearly got up) in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot; due to go up 3lb in future; looks ready for this step back up in distance and commands respect.

11/8

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to winners Mohaafeth (1m/1m2f including AW/Group 3; RPR 116) and French Polish (1m4f AW; 78); dam 1m2f winner both starts (including Listed; 111), half-sister to 1m2f Listed winner Soft Centre (dam of 1m2f Group 1 winner Sultanina); plenty to like on breeding and market support would be interesting; hooded for this belated debut.
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4th

1

(9)

16th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

14:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

French Mistress

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

3/1

2nd

12

(10)

9th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:25 Lingfield (AW)

French Mistress

9st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Well related 4yo; debut was a while coming but she saw her race out well to go close at Nottingham (1m2f, good; hooded) and that form has worked out encouragingly; could be the answer with improvement on the cards.

4/6

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
160,000gns yearling; closely related to French 10.7f winner Shazia, half-brother to five winners including Shalamba (Listed-placed 9.5f/1m2f; RPR 104), Shalakar (1m3f/1m7f Flat, 97; 2m5f hurdle) and Shazam (1m2f; 84); dam French 1m2f Group 1 winner (115); plenty to like on pedigree and one to monitor in the market.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(11)

11th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

16:37 Salisbury

Leicester Square

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

started quickly, led early, headed but prominent after 1f

13/2

3rd

6

(6)

21st May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

17:10 Nottingham

Leicester Square

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

led, headed and pressed leader after 1f

7/1

3rd

6

(6)

21st May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

17:10 Nottingham

Leicester Square

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

led, headed and pressed leader after 1f, led narrowly 3f out, lost two places inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

7/1

11/4

Form: 1

Last run: 107 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
250,000gns yearling; sent off 100-30 when narrowly making a winning debut at Newcastle (1m, AW) in February; open to improvement and the longer trip no issue on breeding, but the form of that first race hasn't worked out so progress will be required.
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4

(1)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

15:25 Doncaster

Las Ramblas

9st 12lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Lightly raced since narrowly making a winning debut at Newcastle (1m, AW) in February last year and, having been gelded and undergone wind surgery, he failed to beat a rival on handicap debut at Southwell (1m, AW) in April; off another three months since and has enough to prove.

8/1

12th

1

(6)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:55 Southwell (AW)

Las Ramblas

9st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Promise in novice events last year, winning at Newcastle (1m, AW) in February then fourth at Nottingham (1m2f) in May; had gelding/wind operations since; still open to progress and is interesting on reappearance.

11/2

12th

1

(6)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:55 Southwell (AW)

Las Ramblas

9st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Promise in novice events last year, winning at Newcastle (1m, AW) in February then fourth at Nottingham (1m2f) in May; had gelding/wind operations since; still open to progress and is interesting on reappearance.

11/2

15/2

Form: 93

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stepped forward from her debut when third of 11 at Windsor (1m, soft) 15 days ago; bred to appreciate the longer trip and holds each-way claims again at least.
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4th

7

(5)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

18:08 Haydock

Anglepoise

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Half-sister to five winners including Sextant (1m3f-1m4f including Listed; RPR 111); promising third at Windsor (1m, soft) on her second start and she ran to a similar level when fifth of 12 in a Nottingham novice (1m2f, good) six weeks ago; still has untapped potential and she's an interesting contender off what looks a workable mark on handicap debut.

9/2

5th

11

(1)

21st May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

17:10 Nottingham

Anglepoise

8st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

dwelt start, pushed along soon after start, prominent, led after 1f

15/2

5th

11

(1)

21st May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

17:10 Nottingham

Anglepoise

8st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

dwelt start, pushed along soon after start, prominent, led after 1f, headed 3f out, no extra final 110yds

15/2

20/1

Form: 5-

Last run: 182 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
125-1 but showed ability when fifth of 11 on her Wolverhampton debut (8.6f, AW) last November; a couple of winners have come out of that race and the longer trip should suit, but she may need a bit more time.
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11th

12

(6)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Implacable

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Alan King

Ran well up in distance on her handicap debut when third at Wolverhampton (1m4f) last month; has scope to improve further on another step up in trip and has place claims.

10/1

3rd

1

(3)

30th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Implacable

9st 7lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Alan King

Showed ability and promise when outsider in all three novice/maiden races, keeping on but never dangerous over 1m2f on both starts this term; dam was fairly useful over 1m2f/1m4f and this filly could have a big say upped in trip for this handicap debut.

5/2

8th

7

(5)

6th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:05 Haydock

Implacable

9st 2lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Alan King

Clear signs of ability in two races, latest at Nottingham (1m2f) where she kept on from rear into midfield; however, likely to be more interesting in handicaps shortly.

33/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not bred for this far, but he overcame greenness to beat seven rivals on his Chelmsford debut (1m2f, AW) this month; should have learnt from the experience and every chance of following up.
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7

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 185y

16:18 Downpatrick

Niigata

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

AW Flat winner in UK has been soundly beaten in all four maiden hurdles and has to do much better even dropping to a handicap.

18/1

9

5th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

17:30 Bellewstown

Niigata

11st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Regressed on the Flat after a winning debut for the Crisfords; weak hurdles form so far.

25/1

13

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:30 Listowel

Niigata

11st 7lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Regressed on the Flat after a winning debut for the Crisfords; tailed off in both runs over hurdles.

50/1

16/1

Form:

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off 15-2 for last month's Kempton debut (1m, AW), but completely blew the start and ended up a tailed-off last of 11; gelded since and may do better, but others are still more convincing.
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5

(6)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:02 Navan

Saji

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Noel Meade

Modest form in two runs for the Gosdens and picked up for 9,000gns in July; well held for Ian O'Connor in Listowel maiden has since joined Noel Meade; major step up in trip here.

16/1

7th

4

(12)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:35 Listowel

Saji

9st 8lb

J: Gearoid Brouder

T: Ian O’Connor

Modest form in two runs for the Gosdens and picked up for 9,000gns in July; best watched.

100/1

8th

9

(3)

21st May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

17:10 Nottingham

Saji

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: John & Thady Gosden

dwelt start, took keen hold, midfield

16/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
125,000euros yearling; half-brother to French winners Galova (1m1f 2yo/1m Listed; RPR 104) and Kenlover (2m1f hurdle); dam placed 7.5f-1m1f (including AW), half-sister to German Derby winner Nicaron and to dam of German 1m4f Group 2 winner Nerium; nice pedigree and the market may reveal what is expected on debut.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(1)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Sydney Seabreeze

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: S Woods

Well held on soft turf a fortnight ago but seems to save his best for AW, including runner-up at Wolverhampton (1m6f) and Lingfield (2m) in the spring; penultimate fourth of 13 back at Lingfield was also respectable and he's well treated on peak form.

11/2

8th

1

(11)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Bath

Sydney Seabreeze

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: S Woods

Two seconds on AW and back-to-form fourth in that sphere on latest start; however, towards the rear on good ground on his only two turf starts, latterly when tailed off in a 1m6f handicap in June; a hood (absent this year) returns.

8/1

4th

5

(13)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Sydney Seabreeze

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: S Woods

Runner-up off 3lb higher over C&D in May but his form has nosedived with heavy defeats in both subsequent runs; record is now 0-12 and others are more convincing; visor is removed and cheekpieces return.

16/1

50/1

Form: 4

Last run: 70 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off 150-1 but not disgraced when fourth of six on his Newcastle debut (1m, AW) ten weeks ago (runner-up won next time); bred to appreciate the longer trip, but he faces some promising 3yos so looks up against it.
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2nd

7

(2)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:05 Haydock

Lesrico

9st 5lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Lisa Williamson

Ninth start when off the mark in game fashion from the front at Doncaster (1m2f, soft; 6lb higher today) in October under Ben Ffrench Davis; out of the handicap when appearing to run well 11 days later (1m2f, good) and he needs a second look on this reappearance.

10/1

5th

9

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

13:55 Redcar

Lesrico

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Lisa Williamson

Lightly raced 5yo; off the mark on ninth start when a game winner at Doncaster 11 days ago (1m2f, soft); raised 5lb and competing in a higher grade here.

7/1

5th

9

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

13:55 Redcar

Lesrico

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Lisa Williamson

Lightly raced 5yo; off the mark on ninth start when a game winner at Doncaster 11 days ago (1m2f, soft); raised 5lb and competing in a higher grade here.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a neck in a Lingfield AW bumper for another yard last November; makes his debut for his new stable (same owners) and has a classy Flat pedigree, but others still appeal more.
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9th

6

(3)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:55 York

The Glen Rovers

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Lucy Wadham

7yo who is lightly raced for his age and made it 6-12 on AW when winning a competitive 1m2f handicap at Newcastle last month; achieved very little on turf at the start of his career but he's a different model now and he could be in the shake-up if the return to grass isn't an issue.

8/1

1st

12

(15)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

The Glen Rovers

8st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Lucy Wadham

Five AW wins between July 2024 and February 2025, including here; however, he hasn't been at the top of his game on his three starts since November, which puts him down the pecking order today.

25/1

5th

1

(1)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

The Glen Rovers

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Lucy Wadham

Made giant strides on AW last winter; rocketed up the handicap as a consequence and his two runs back from an eight-month absence have been underwhelming; still 5lb higher than for his last win but this is at least an ease in grade.

8/1

12th
8 (9)
Nogradi

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
$135,000 yearling; first foal; dam US 8.5f/1m1f turf winner (including Grade 1; RPR 111), half-sister to useful US 7f-1m1f winner Liveyourbeastlife, out of US 1m1f stakes winning half-sister to US 1m1f Grade 1 winner Brian's Time; his pedigree makes him well worth a market check.
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7th

11

(6)

19th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nogradi

9st 1lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Improved with each of his three runs in novice/maiden company but never involved on his handicap and AW debut over 8.7f here three weeks ago; the step up in trip may help but hard to be confident after last time.

20/1

7th

8

(3)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nogradi

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

He has improved with each of his three runs in novice/maiden company, finishing third of six at Ripon (1m, good) last month; may do better handicapping on AW and the betting should be revealing.

8/1

3rd

4

(2)

11th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Ripon

Nogradi

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Ryan

raced in fourth

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £144.40
Straight Forecast £131.51
Trifecta £1490.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Niigata

NEWMARKET:

Las Ramblas

Telegraph:

Anglepoise

The Sun:

More Thunder

The Times:

Leicester Square

RP RATINGS:

Niigata

POSTDATA:

Niigata

Daily Mail:

Niigata

Daily Record:

Niigata

The Star:

Anglepoise

The Guardian:

Las Ramblas

D Express:

Las Ramblas

Daily Mirror:

Las Ramblas