September 08 / 13.40 York

13.40

Good

British European Breeders Fund Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £20616
  • 0m 7f 192y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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British European Breeders Fund Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 42

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising fourth at Sandown (7f, good to firm) in June and front-running second of ten in novice there (7f, good) in early July; has three Group 2 entries; late foal who can improve again and is one of the top two on form.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(1)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

14:30 Goodwood

Windlord

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Pacemaker for Field Of Gold in two Group 1 races this season; took advantage of drop back in class for Listed event at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) last time, prevailing narrowly in a sustained battle with the runner-up who made the running; still unexposed beyond 1m and may rate higher still.

7/1

6

(2)

4th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

Windlord

8st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Andrew Balding

Progressive last term and ran creditably when favourite for the Classic Trial over C&D on reappearance; comfortably held in Group 1 races won by Field Of Gold since; faces a much easier task back down sharply in class and taking on his elders; respected.

9/4

7

(4)

17th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Windlord

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Two minor honours in Group races, including second at Sandown (1m2f) on seasonal debut; however, dropped away in the closing stages of the Irish 2,000 Guineas and ended up behind three of today's rivals; the cheekpieces worn that day are retained; needs major improvement.

66/1

4/5

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 22

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
100,000gns breeze-up 2yo; second last month in a novice at Leicester and also when running on well in the valuable Convivial Maiden here (again 7f on good to firm) 12 days later; Group 2 Royal Lodge entry; non-runner at Ascot yesterday; sets a high standard.
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11th

8

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

Shah

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Runner-up in 2024 on first three 2yo starts (7f/1m, good to firm/good to soft) before easily making all in 7f AW novice; off since, with gelding/wind ops in the meantime; it's a hefty absence to defy but he has potential off his opening mark if retaining his ability; the betting will be interesting.

8/1

1st

6

(6)

8th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Shah

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Runner-up in all three starts, showing strong form when second in the Convivial maiden at York's Ebor meeting (7f, good to firm) on second occasion; beaten at odds-on back at York last month (1m, good to soft) but the winner has franked the form and underfoot conditions may not have been ideal; strong claims back at 7f; AW debut.

11/10

25/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 54

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
125,000gns yearling; showed ability in mid-division at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) and Thirsk (7f, good) but more will be needed to win this.
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No / Draw
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10th

11

(1)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:42 Lingfield (AW)

Springbok

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

15-race maiden who has been performing respectably in 1m handicaps this winter without strongly suggesting his turn is near; today's longer trip needs to help him pull out a bit more.

12/1

5th

8

(10)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:44 Southwell (AW)

Springbok

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Finished behind a couple of today's rivals at Newcastle last time, but shaped as if he's still in reasonably good form; however, still needs to show he has what it takes to win (record is 0-14).

9/1

5th

5

(12)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:25 Newcastle (AW)

Springbok

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

0-13 but he's on a reduced mark and was an eyecatching third behind Trais Fluors over C&D four weeks ago; that was only his fourth run on AW and has possibilities if he can back that up.

15/2

Form:

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
125-1, slowly away and failed to get competitive when tenth of 17 in valuable maiden here (7f, good to firm) 16 days ago, with Shah in second; should improve but others have accomplished far more.
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3rd

1

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Lever Up

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Made it 0-11 when sixth of 12 on last month's reappearance at Wetherby but it wasn't a bad performance and he could improve for it; his reduced mark appeals on last season's best form and he's not ruled out.

11/2

6th

12

(11)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Wetherby

Lever Up

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Ten-race maiden; bits of form last summer that bring him into the reckoning and he kicks off his 4yo campaign with a tongue tie fitted; betting useful back from 236 days off.

10/1

4th

5

(2)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Lever Up

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Remains winless but he's proving a reliable sort and comes here on the back of a good fourth of eight in 1m2f handicap at Haydock 24 days ago; he ought to be thereabouts once more.

4/1

14/1

Form: 3

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
40-1, made a promising move from towards the rear when third of nine in novice at Ripon (1m, good) three weeks ago; had plenty to learn and looks a good prospect, but whether he will be ready to win this remains to be seen.
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5th

3

(3)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Off Spin

9st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

13-race maiden but he posted a solid effort when third of 11 in a higher grade than this at Ripon (1m2f, good) ten days ago; can make his presence felt if staying this longer trip (unraced beyond 1m3f).

4/1

3rd

12

(3)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:17 Ripon

Off Spin

8st 10lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

0-11; hasn't built on his early promise when third on his debut here in August 2024; his mark continues to drop but he doesn't appeal.

16/1

5th

9

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:00 Thirsk

Off Spin

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

11-race maiden; ran well at Newmarket (1m1f, good) last October before a lesser effort on the AW at Southwell (1m3f) one month later; one of three runners for Tim Easterby.

20/1

Form: 3

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
27,000euros breeze-up 2yo; late foal; 50-1 but passed five rivals in the final 1f when third of ten in maiden at Thirsk (6f, good) last month; the step up in trip could be a positive so she has place claims.
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6th

3

(13)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Harswell Ruby

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Won at Thirsk in April and short-headed for third by Rajapour there 11 days ago, both over 1m; runner-up twice over C&D last season, she has to be considered each-way.

7/1

4th

7

(12)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Harswell Ruby

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Won a shade cosily over C&D (good) in April and may not have been best positioned on the flank when fifth of 12 behind Hale End at Wetherby (favourite) later in the month; worth another chance but this is competitive.

7/1

5th

7

(5)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Wetherby

Harswell Ruby

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Roger Fell

Stepped up on her seasonal return when justifying favouritism in a 1m handicap at Thirsk 16 days ago (good ground); well backed on that occasion and a 3lb higher mark may not be beyond her.

9/2

OUR TIP

40/1

Form: 8

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
165,000gns yearling; 12-1, slowly away and always behind when last of eight in maiden at Sandown (1m, good) one month ago, so looks a longer-term project despite his Group 2 Royal Lodge entry.
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5th

3

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 17y

Class 5

19:10 Yarmouth

Betelgeuse

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: S Woods

Ran away with a Class 6 handicap at Southwell last October (1m6f) off a 10lb lower mark; two runner-up finishes at Southwell last month (after a 166-day absence) and he seemed fully effective on turf last year; one to take seriously.

11/4

2nd

3

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Betelgeuse

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: S Woods

Has form figures of 152, all over 1m6f here, since a gelding operation; routed eight rivals then proved bitterly disappointing 15 days later; back from over five months off with fine second a fortnight ago (pair clear; PB); major player if putting best foot forward.

5/2

2nd

5

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Betelgeuse

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: S Woods

Showed the benefit of a gelding operation when winning a C&D handicap by 9l in October but he was raised 8lb and was well held on his next start; needs to bounce back following a 166-day break.

5/2

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
250,000gns yearling by Camelot; second foal; dam Australian 7f-1m3f winner (including Group 1 Queensland Oaks), half-sister to Australian winners Dreamtime Dancer (7.5f/1m1f Listed) and Cosmologist (7f-1m4f), out of 1m4f winner; stoutly bred but market can guide on debut.
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Verdict Starting price

11

(7)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

18:30 Thirsk

Spirit Of Murray

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Poor form in novice events but he was a market springer on his handicap debut at Redcar in April (1m2f, good; blinkered first time); dropped away having over-raced on that occasion and he left Kevin Ryan afterwards; never dangerous on stable debut at Pontefract two weeks ago; enough to prove.

20/1

13

(5)

30th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Spirit Of Murray

8st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Modest form so far and was a long way from justifying favouritism on handicap debut at Redcar (1m2f, good) on final start for Kevin Ryan; this trip should suit better; new aids replace first-time blinkers.

16/1

8th

9

(6)

7th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:00 Redcar

Spirit Of Murray

8st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Kevin Ryan

took keen hold, prominent early, led after 1f

7/1

100/1

Form: 66

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off when 40-1 at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in June and 25-1 at Hamilton (1m, soft) 16 days ago; gelded in between; now blinkered.
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Verdict Starting price

11

(6)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

14:10 Nottingham

U S Grant

8st 13lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

0-7; beaten 3l when third of four at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) in April but he failed to build on that back on turf at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) 63 days ago; better needed.

14/1

5th

9

(5)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:12 Beverley

U S Grant

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Kevin Ryan

took keen hold, prominent

7/1

5th

9

(5)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:12 Beverley

U S Grant

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Kevin Ryan

took keen hold, prominent, hung badly right and lost position over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £2.40
Straight Forecast £2.60
Trifecta £11.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Shah

D Express:

Windlord

RP RATINGS:

Shah

TOPSPEED:

Shah

POSTDATA:

Shah

NEWMARKET:

Shah

The Times:

Shah

Telegraph:

Shah

The Sun:

Shah

Daily Record:

Shah

Daily Mirror:

Windlord

The Star:

Windlord