August 17 / 14.40 Newmarket (July)

14.40

Good

Jenningsbet Britain’s Biggest Independent Bookmaker EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4638.6
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Jenningsbet Britain’s Biggest Independent Bookmaker EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
20,000gns yearling, 210,000euros 2yo breeze-ups; fifth foal; Too Darn Hot half-brother to 7f 2yo-11.5f winner Star From Afarhh (RPR 87); dam Listed-placed 1m-1m4f winner (including 2yo; 101); has to be of interest on debut in view of his purchase price.
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17th

14

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Defence Minister

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Low-mileage 4yo who was gelded prior to justifying favouritism with 1l success at Kempton (7f) on AW/seasonal debut, opening his handicap account and taking overall record to 3-9; this Wathnan Racing runner may well be capable of further improvement; ties in closely with Mudbir on Sandown running last July; major contender.

15/2

1st

2

(2)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:35 Kempton (AW)

Defence Minister

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Good efforts in 7f handicaps at Sandown and Goodwood last July; had excuses at Doncaster when last seen; been gelded since; on a good mark but this free-going sort could do with settling better.

4/1

9th

5

(3)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

Defence Minister

9st 3lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Last year's two wins were at 6f (one on good to soft) but this is looking his trip after competitive shows in strong handicaps at Sandown and Goodwood; it was a deep race last time and two of the three ahead of him dominated an Ascot handicap last weekend; firmly in the mix.

9/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 2

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal of Group 1 winner Skitter Scatter; 10-1 when promising second on last month's debut at Newbury (6f, good to firm) and the convincing winner has since run well in a Group 2; open to improvement and one to consider.
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7

(6)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:30 Windsor

Boxtel

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Runner-up in three 6f events as a 2yo, mixing it with some useful opposition on a variety of ground; gelded during 343-day absence; should bring potential to this handicap debut and interesting to see how he fares in the betting.

7/1

2nd

3

(11)

5th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Newbury

Boxtel

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

in touch with leaders, switched right soon after start

5/4

2nd

2

(11)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Newmarket (July)

Boxtel

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

First foal of Group 1 winner Skitter Scatter; 10-1 when promising second on last month's debut at Newbury (6f, good to firm) and the convincing winner has since run well in a Group 2; open to improvement and one to consider.

7/2

2/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 43

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unlucky in running when 1l fourth on debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June and close third of 14 in Glorious Goodwood maiden (6f, good to firm) subsequently; sets a useful standard for the rest to aim at.
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7th

1

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:05 Windsor

Wheels Of Fire

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Resumed winning ways at Musselburgh (5f) in April but below form all three runs since, fourth of six at Haydock (5f) 11 days ago; this course winner is handily weighted if back on his A-game though.

3/1

4th

1

(5)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:13 Haydock

Wheels Of Fire

9st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won at Musselburgh (5f, soft) last month and bounced back from lesser run at Newbury (6f, good) when sixth of ten at Thirsk (5f, good to firm), beaten just over 2l; back on slow ground today and could be in the mix.

15/8

6th

4

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Wheels Of Fire

9st 7lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Easily saw off 11 rivals at Musselburgh last month (5f, soft), form that has received some boosts since; not well drawn when down the field at Newbury two weeks ago (6f, good); mark left alone and perhaps vulnerable over 5f on a quick surface.

7/1

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; Starspangledbanner half-brother to winners Loch Lundie (Listed-placed 1m; RPR 101) and Indivar (6f 2yo; 76); dam 6f 2yo winner (86), half-sister to 1m 2yo Group 1 winner Lyric Of Light; makes debut with trainer among the winners and it will be no surprise if he runs well.
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1st

5

(1)

16th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

12:52 Lingfield (AW)

Winnebago

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tom Clover

in touch with leaders on inner, switched right after 2f, raced slightly wide but good headway home turn, led over 1f out, soon went clear, pushed out inside final furlong, easily

10/11

2nd

7

(6)

15th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

14:15 Yarmouth

Winnebago

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tom Clover

prominent, pressed leader over 3f out, joined leader over 2f out, no extra inside final 110yds

6/4

2nd

14

(7)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

15:05 Yarmouth

Winnebago

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tom Clover

It was a useful Newmarket maiden (6f, good) in which he kept on encouragingly for fourth in August and, with improvement on the cards, he should be in the mix.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
75,000gns yearling; first foal; dam 5f-7f maiden, half-sister to several winners notably Reckless Abandon (6f 2yo Group 1); this Blue Point newcomer has Group 1 entries and the betting may be informative.
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10th

8

(10)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Fort Augustus

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Won two of last three at Southwell (7f) since these aids were fitted, a steady late surge taking him to the front close home 14 days ago; acts on Polytrack, too, but plenty needs to go right today from a wide draw.

13/2

1st

3

(6)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Fort Augustus

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charlie Wallis

Finally off the mark over C&D in a first-time cheekpieces/second-time hood combination last month; didn't look to have any excuses back here when favourite off this mark a fortnight ago but this is weaker if anything.

3/1

6th

2

(3)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Fort Augustus

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Charlie Wallis

Off the mark at the 18th attempt when getting up late to win over C&D 26 days days; the cheekpieces worn that day are retained and he can't be discounted off this 2lb higher mark.

11/4

12/1

Form: 8

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
From a speedy family and he showed ability when 5l eighth of 11 on last month's debut at Newbury (6f, good to firm; 12-1); open to improvement but others have more substance to their claims.
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9th

10

(4)

9th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Kempton (AW)

Panenka

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Clive Cox

towards rear, short of room soon after start

13/2

7th

4

(11)

26th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:35 Pontefract

Panenka

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

switched left soon after start

11/2

6th

7

(9)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Newmarket (July)

Panenka

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

From a speedy family and he showed ability when 5l eighth of 11 on last month's debut at Newbury (6f, good to firm; 12-1); open to improvement but others have more substance to their claims.

12/1

Form: 65

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unplaced on both starts (6f, AW/good to firm) and considerable improvement is needed today, but he's from a fine family and is in top hands, and could take a sizeable step forward at some stage.
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3rd

7

(3)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Brandywine Falls

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Well related, being a brother to the yard's Rockfel (Group 2) winner Daahyeh among others; has started favourite for both nursery starts and will rightly be popular again, with tonight's easy 7f likely to be within range; shortlisted.

5/1

4th

5

(7)

25th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:10 Redcar

Brandywine Falls

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Roger Varian

midfield, waiting for room over 2f out, headway on outer over 1f out, went fourth towards finish, ran on well

6/1

4th

5

(7)

27th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Ripon

Brandywine Falls

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Yet to threaten across his three starts (all 6f) and improvement is needed on nursery debut, but he's well bred and his top Newmarket trainer has a fine 27% strike-rate here; could take a big step forward.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; dam French 1m2f winner from top-class family; trainer (who runs two) enjoys plenty of success with 2yos and market support could precede a good performance from this Kingman debutant.
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2nd

7

(6)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Panelli

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Signed off for George Boughey with a breakthrough 1m Lingfield success and in good form since for his current trainer, runner-up in 1m Kempton handicap 22 days ago; he can make his presence felt again.

7/2

2nd

7

(5)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Panelli

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

His win for George Boughey was achieved over a mile and his three runs for new connections have been 5f, 6f and 7f; latest Southwell run was more promising and he is one to be interested back up in distance.

5/1

6

(6)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Panelli

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Form is up and down but has finished runner-up in three of his seven starts including here (7f) in January; could play a part if producing his best.

5/1

Form: 84

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved form on second start when close fourth of seven at Sandown (5f, good) last Thursday; she could continue to progress but improvement is certainly necessary in what looks a warm novice.
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9th

10

(3)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Beautiful Things

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Michael Attwater

Regressive maiden who's finished well held in two runs back in 0-50 classified company; would be a surprise winner switching from cheekpieces to a first-time visor.

20/1

6th

2

(7)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beautiful Things

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

18-race maiden; fair fifth after a break over this trip at Chelmsford last time on return to AW; more needed, but could get a place.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 170,000gns at the breeze-ups in April and he's one to watch in the betting on this second start; jockey reported he lost his action and took a false step shortly after the start over C&D (good) last Friday, but he was beaten a long way at 14-1 and is perhaps best watched.
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8th

9

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:50 Roscommon

Blue Anthem

9st 8lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Gerard O’Leary

Three wins for George Boughey (two on AW); signed off with a 6f AW second at Wolverhampton and bought for 21,000gns last October; unplaced in two Dundalk outings and no better than mid-division in two Curragh runs; tongue-toe added now.

20/1

13th

8

(14)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Blue Anthem

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Three wins for George Boughey (two on AW); signed off with a 6f AW second at Wolverhampton and bought for 21,000gns last October; unplaced in two Dundalk outings and well held by Reposado on running here last time.

16/1

13th

5

(13)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Blue Anthem

9st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Gerard O’Leary

Three wins for George Boughey (two on AW), signing off with a 6f AW second at Wolverhampton; bought for 21,000gns in October and too keen on yard debut at Dundalk in March (7f); never dangerous back there later that month; improvement needed.

33/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
80-1 when beaten a long way on recent debut over C&D (good).
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10

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kameko Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Anthony Carson

0-12 for Darryll Holland but she had two close calls over 5f in early spring, at Chelmsford and over C&D; sold for 1,000gns in July; goes without regular tongue-tie (blinkers added latest, now discarded) and entitled to need the run for new yard.

25/1

10

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kameko Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Anthony Carson

0-12 for Darryll Holland but she had two close calls over 5f in early spring, at Chelmsford and over C&D; sold for 1,000gns in July; goes without regular tongue-tie (blinkers added latest, now discarded) and entitled to need the run for new yard.

25/1

5th

9

(4)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:10 Windsor

Kameko Spirit

8st 8lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Darryll Holland

Placed in three consecutive AW handicaps (5f) at start of this year but she was well held at Southwell 11 days ago and that took her record to 0-11; has something to prove again and her turf form lags well behind her best AW efforts; blinkers added.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £46.80
Straight Forecast £36.83
Trifecta £166.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Wheels Of Fire

NEWMARKET:

Defence Minister

The Times:

Boxtel

Daily Mail:

Panelli

D Express:

Defence Minister

The Sun:

Defence Minister

The Star:

Panelli

Telegraph:

Boxtel

Daily Record:

Boxtel

RP RATINGS:

Wheels Of Fire

TOPSPEED:

Wheels Of Fire

POSTDATA:

Wheels Of Fire

The Guardian:

Wheels Of Fire

Daily Mirror:

Wheels Of Fire