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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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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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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19th

1

(19)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:54 Redcar

Lever Up

10st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Michael & David Easterby

Ran well to finish third off a sliding mark at Carlisle (1m1f, good) in May but he was disappointing when favourite at Beverley (1m2f) last time; has bit to prove again after that and he's now 0-13.

12/1

8th

1

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:48 Beverley

Lever Up

10st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

12-race maiden; creditable third to a pair of subsequent winners at Carlisle last time (1m1f, good); conditions suit; should go well.

7/1

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

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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1st

4

(2)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:13 Hamilton

Off Spin

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Failed to get home over 1m5f last time; generally consistent otherwise this term and has place possibilities back down in trip/class; however, harder to put top of the list, being 0-21.

15/2

5th

11

(7)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Off Spin

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

20-race maiden who tackles his longest trip to date; however, he's run some good races this year, two of them here (1m2f, soft/good), and he was runner-up at Thirsk (1m4f, good) on Monday; not ruled out each-way.

8/1

2nd

3

(2)

14th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

14:21 Thirsk

Off Spin

9st 10lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Is 0-19 but largely running well this season, third of seven in 1m3f handicap at Carlisle last time; one to consider from an easing mark.

5/1

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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8th

10

(3)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:35 Redcar

Harswell Ruby

8st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Roger Fell

Won at Thirsk (1m) in April and now back to the same mark after ten defeats since; creditable fourth over C&D when last seen 18 days ago but this is more competitive.

16/1

4th

1

(1)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:53 Redcar

Harswell Ruby

10st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Scored at Thirsk (1m) in April and mainly in good form since, though beat just two in 1m handicap back there last time; no surprise to see her bounce back, though.

7/1

13th

6

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Harswell Ruby

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

One of two wins came over C&D (April); some good runs in the meantime and has a handy draw to work from.

12/1

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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6th

2

(6)

3rd Oct 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Betelgeuse

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: S Woods

Last four starts in cheekpieces; went close at Newmarket (2m, good to firm; acts on AW) in June but the effect of the headgear seems to have worn off and he was beaten a long way four weeks ago; carries risks after that but does have a commendable course record and that keeps him in the picture.

16/1

6th

4

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

17:05 Kempton (AW)

Betelgeuse

9st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: S Woods

Scored at Southwell (1m6f, AW) last October and has been placed five times this year, although he was beaten over 8l when third back on AW at Lingfield (1m5f) a fortnight ago; others are preferred.

12/1

3rd

2

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Lingfield (AW)

Betelgeuse

9st 11lb

J: Liam Wright

T: S Woods

Scored at Southwell (1m6f, AW) last October and has been placed four times this year; may have found the drop back in trip against him when fifth of six at Leicester (1m4f, good to firm) last month; cheekpieces return to replace blinkers but he may find this trip on the sharp side.

5/1

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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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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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