June 27 / 14.20 Newmarket (July)

14.20

Good To Firm

Black Type Accountancy British EBF “Confined” Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B-D, 0-1 runs) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Black Type Accountancy British EBF “Confined” Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B-D, 0-1 runs) (GBB)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.70
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to connections' useful 2021 2yo Chipotle; 12-1 when faring best of the newcomers in third at Goodwood (6f, good) this month, and the fourth and fifth have both won since; leading contender.
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4th

11

(7)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 1

15:20 Redcar

Billboard Star

8st 11lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Sole win was in a Newmarket novice (6f, good to firm) in June but he's run some good races when highly tried since including a front-running third of six in Group 2 Mill Reef at Newbury (6f, heavy) last month; just about sets the standard at the weights and he's strongly respected on this drop in class.

11/4

3rd

2

(5)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:15 Newbury

Billboard Star

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

led, edged left over 2f out, lost two places over 1f out, disputing third final 110yds, kept on

10/1

10th

3

(4)

23rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 York

Billboard Star

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Thereabouts in Group 2 races the last twice, finishing a solid second in the July Stakes at Newmarket (strong form) then close fourth in the Richmond at Goodwood; ties in with The Strikin Viking on latter effort; useful gelding but needs extra to land this contest.

16/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3 BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off favourite when third of 16 on last month's debut at Pontefract (6f, good) and the runner-up went one better next time; solid claims.
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9th

9

(1)

11th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 York

Praetorian

8st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Faced a straightforward task when winning at prohibitive odds at Brighton in August but disappointing in first-time cheekpieces in conditions event in Sweden last time; has only raced on a sound surface so far.

7/1

1st

2

(3)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

15:00 Brighton

Praetorian

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Went very close to justifying favouritism in big field at York (7f, good to firm; clear of third) last time, taking form figures to 322; has easily the best chance in this much weaker race.

2/9

2nd

8

(6)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

18:40 York

Praetorian

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Promising third of 16 on debut at Pontefract (6f, good) in May and runner-up at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) last time, behind Billboard Star who was subsequently second in the Group 2 July Stakes; firmly in calculations.

9/4

40/1

  • Place: £8.70

Form:

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
50-1 and soundly beaten after slow start on recent debut at Goodwood (6f, good to soft); this half-sister to seven winners could be sharper today but others have far more compelling claims.
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2nd

5

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

Silver Ghost

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Emma Lavelle

Two wins last May, including over C&D (good); failed to kick on subsequently but she reappeared with a solid third of six over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago and could build on that performance this afternoon.

11/2

3rd

2

(5)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:05 Newmarket

Silver Ghost

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Emma Lavelle

Won over C&D (good) last May on her second start of last season and followed up at Goodwood (7f, good) later that month; she failed to kick on subsequently but perhaps a break will have helped and she's not discounted on her reappearance.

10/1

6th

7

(3)

27th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:55 Newmarket

Silver Ghost

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Emma Lavelle

First leg of May handicap double came in C&D contest; subsequent form includes respectable efforts at major festivals; eased 2lb and could be involved, especially if the pace is strong (hold-up filly).

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
50,000euros 2yo (last month's breeze-ups); third foal; half-sister to Czech 6f winner; dam unplaced, from talented 6f family; trainer does well with 2yos and she could have a part to play on debut.
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3

(9)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ziggys Ariel

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Alice Haynes

Prominent racer; dropped right away at Lingfield last week (6f) and the widest stall won't make life easy this time.

16/1

9th

4

(3)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

Ziggys Ariel

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Made all to win a 6f handicap at Ripon in April off this mark; dips back into Class 5 company for the first time since; well drawn to attack and she's not ruled out.

8/1

6th

5

(11)

26th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Ripon

Ziggys Ariel

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

3yo whose best efforts this season have come here, winning over C&D (good) in April and going close over C&D (good) in June; fourth of 15 over C&D ten days ago and she's firmly in calculations.

8/1

Form: 3

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Having been outpaced he kept on for 3l third of ten on recent debut at Lingfield (5f, good; 6-1); the step up to 6f may well prompt improvement and his unraced dam is from a useful sprinting family; respected.
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7th

6

(4)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Twilight Ballet

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Hasn't found any stability so far but if fitting a visor helps, and he returns to the form of a good second at Lingfield (6f) now back at a bare 5f, he'd have possibilities on this handicap debut (dropped 4lb since first getting a mark); that's up in the air though.

10/1

6th

8

(2)

12th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:10 Windsor

Twilight Ballet

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Mixed form in his four starts and was only fourth when 5-4 favourite at Bath (5.6f, good) last month but he had a near-miss at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) on his penultimate run; that form puts him firmly in the picture and he's not ruled out.

11/2

4th

5

(2)

17th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

15:00 Bath

Twilight Ballet

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

All races on good and good to firm; didn't confirm 5f debut promise on second start, over 6f at Newmarket, but he was the only one to press a useful type at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago and looks to have good prospects here.

6/4

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
32,000gns foal, 23,000gns yearling; sixth foal; dam 7f 2yo winner (RPR 85), half-sister to Breeders' Cup Marathon winner London Bridge; trainer can ready one first time but he needs to run to a decent standard on debut.
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8

(9)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

19:00 Doncaster

Ghostman

9st 1lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: Dylan Cunha

Looked a non-stayer in first 7f handicap, at Yarmouth in September, and he's raced over sprint trips since, this year winning over 5f on reappearance and kept to that trip since; staying power queried for now.

9/1

6th

1

(4)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Windsor

Ghostman

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Dylan Cunha

Hindered by unfavourable draw at Lingfield last time and is better judged on his reappearance success at same venue (5f, good to firm); only 2lb higher and not ruled out.

5/1

5th

5

(1)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

20:15 Lingfield

Ghostman

9st 6lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Dylan Cunha

Off the mark at the tenth attempt when beating Sandscreendeliverd by a neck over C&D two weeks ago; unexposed in sprint handicaps on turf and a 3lb rise doesn't look excessive; stall 1 not ideal given the stands' rail was such an advantage here on Saturday night.

9/2

Form:

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Open to improvement on this second start and he showed pace at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last month, but he finished down the field at 33-1 and he has to take a sizeable step forward today.
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4th

7

(11)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Toy Soldier

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Won a maiden and a claimer in Britain; no worthwhile form in seven runs for current yard.

25/1

13th

22

(10)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Toy Soldier

9st 1lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Two-time winner for George Scott has suffered heavy defeats at long odds in all six starts for this stable; unlikely.

50/1

50/1

Form: 6

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off 18-1 and beaten 15l when sixth of eight on recent debut at Leicester (7f, good to soft); a rapid transformation is required.
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22

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

Sopelana

11st 4lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Cian Collins

Has had a busy time since sent hurdling last August; three wins include two over 2m at this venue, including in a handicap with this rider aboard; form has been uneven; bounced back from a dismal Fairyhouse run when second at Navan, again for this rider.

14/1

2nd

2

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:32 Navan

Sopelana

11st 1lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Cian Collins

Has had a busy time of it since sent hurdling last August; three wins include a Punchestown handicap with this rider aboard; form has been uneven; has to bounce back from a dismal Fairyhouse run.

10/1

OUR TIP

33/1

Form:

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
There's potential in his pedigree but he was well beaten at 66-1 on recent debut at Newbury (6.5f, good to firm); may be best watched for now.
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8th

3

(8)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Clever Jack

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Hughie Morrison

Went close on nursery debut at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) in November but poor form in two starts this year and left Ed Dunlop (same owners) after the last of them at Nottingham (first-time blinkers, discarded now) in June; makes stable debut needing to prove he's trained on.

14/1

6th

5

(8)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

14:25 Nottingham

Clever Jack

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Went close on nursery debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) in November but did not get competitive when reappearing at Yarmouth (1m, good) in April; needs first-time blinkers to help him leave that run a long way behind.

14/1

6th

5

(8)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

14:25 Nottingham

Clever Jack

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Went close on nursery debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) in November but did not get competitive when reappearing at Yarmouth (1m, good) in April; needs first-time blinkers to help him leave that run a long way behind.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £6.10
Straight Forecast £4.80
Trifecta £119.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Billboard Star

D Express:

Praetorian

The Star:

Twilight Ballet

NEWMARKET:

Clever Jack

RP RATINGS:

Billboard Star

TOPSPEED:

Billboard Star

POSTDATA:

Billboard Star

The Times:

Billboard Star

Telegraph:

Billboard Star

The Guardian:

Billboard Star

Daily Mail:

Billboard Star

The Sun:

Billboard Star

Daily Mirror:

Praetorian

Daily Record:

Praetorian