October 12 / 16.10 Chelmsford (AW)

16.10

Standard

EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Evs (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 21 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts over 7f at Musselburgh; made all for a comfortable win latest and the runner-up has franked that form since; open to further progress and holds major claims provided he's as effective on AW.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(9)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Antonin Dvorak

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

prominent early, led after 1f

Evs

1st

5

(1)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Antonin Dvorak

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

Couldn't justify good support but still shaped nicely when under 3l second of nine over C&D (good; 5-4) 17 days ago, running green when first coming under pressure; should have learnt from that first experience and may go one better.

5/4

2nd

5

(7)

28th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

14:30 Musselburgh

Antonin Dvorak

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

16,000gns yearling; third foal; New Bay half-brother to 1m winner Perfect Poise (RPR 87); dam 1m-9.4f winner (including Listed; 104), half-sister to 1m Group 3 winner Brendan Brackan and useful 7f winners Makfool and Raheibb, out of useful 7f/1m winner; strong yard for 2yos, so one to note.

7/2

OUR TIP

11/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 72212

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Took well to cheekpieces last month, winning 6f AW maiden at Lingfield (fourth outing) then going very close in 7f nursery at Newbury; steadily progressive and warrants respect in the retained headgear.
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6th

8

(2)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:24 Kempton (AW)

Gilet

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Warren Greatrex

Three solid efforts on AW over the winter but drops back to 7f for his return to action and it is not sure to suit; stable also run Yankee Dude.

10/1

3rd

1

(3)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Gilet

9st 10lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Yet to win a handicap but not for a lack of effort and he ran well for second over C&D last month; perhaps stretched by 1m2f at Lingfield last month and he is one to take seriously back down in trip.

3/1

11th

8

(4)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Newbury

Gilet

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Warren Greatrex

Sole win came in a Lingfield maiden (6f, AW) a year ago, but is back off the same mark as when beaten half a length over C&D (good to firm) in May; soft ground not a problem and each-way claims if reproducing that form.

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 62

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both outings over 1m on turf, better effort when close second at Bath latest (winner has performed well since); bred to cope with this drop in distance; possibilities provided he takes well to AW.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(4)

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:50 Newbury

Master Technician

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

His last two 7f wins came off just a 1lb lower mark, most recently in February, but he wasn't at his best in two runs last month on turf and the AW; others higher up the list.

14/1

8

(3)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

20:40 Lingfield (AW)

Master Technician

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Won off 3lb lower at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in February; good second over 6f at Newcastle next time but his form has cooled in last two starts; bit to prove again and he needs to bounce back near best.

12/1

8

(3)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:15 Windsor

Master Technician

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Rod Millman

All three wins have been at 7f but he was a good second over this trip at Newcastle on AW finals day; didn't pack the same punch when fifth at Ascot (7f, good to firm) last time but he's still unexposed as a sprinter and is not ruled out back in trip.

6/1

Form: 42775

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden who has mixed RPRs and the peak effort may flatter her; the closest she's got to winning came at selling level; seems to have a fair chance at the weights but isn't solid.
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9th

2

(2)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

17:10 Goodwood

Oasis Sunrise

9st 12lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Three wins (1m-1m4f) in the first half of 2026; last month's Ascot third was up there with her best form but she wasn't quite at the same level back down in class at Chepstow three weeks ago; drops back in trip with each-way claims.

12/1

4th

4

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Chepstow

Oasis Sunrise

9st 13lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Turf wins this season at Bath (1m), over C&D and Leicester (1m2f); ran well from off the pace at Ascot 12 days ago (1m4f); her good campaign could continue.

4/1

3rd

7

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Oasis Sunrise

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Turf wins this term at Bath (1m), Chepstow (1m4f) and Leicester (1m2f), with one of those under Ashley Lewis; however, her form has dropped off somewhat in 1m4f races on last two outings and this race demands more.

25/1

Form:

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Always behind in C&D event two weeks ago, having started at 100-1; look elsewhere.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

3

(2)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Appleblossomwhite

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Lemos De Souza

3yo who returned to form in reapplied cheekpieces and a first-time tongue-tie (both retained) to win at Kempton (1m4f, Polytrack) last month; led on the line last time and this further increase in distance could be a positive; effective here and she's one to consider.

3/1

1st

5

(6)

27th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:37 Kempton (AW)

Appleblossomwhite

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lemos De Souza

Course winner at 1m in February and she followed that with two close calls at the trip on Tapeta and turf; no progress since returning from a short break, though, and she has some holes in her case up in distance with returning cheekpieces replacing a visor and a tongue-tie added.

16/1

66/1

Form: 9

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in C&D contest two weeks ago, having started at 40-1; looks one for handicaps in due course.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

7

(9)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Currahee

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Stuart Williams

On a good mark on 2025 best and his last two runs have been more encouraging; drawn widest and he will need a bit more if he is to come out on top.

6/1

4th

9

(3)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Newmarket (July)

Currahee

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Now 1lb lower than for his Chelmsford win (7f, AW) last summer and he showed signs of a revival when fourth of ten over C&D (33-1) two weeks ago; ties in with Rebel Path on that form and he's not ruled out with cheekpieces added.

7/1

4th

8

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Currahee

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Stuart Williams

Dual 7f winner last summer (good to firm/AW) but he's been well held in both runs this season including over C&D; now back on his last winning mark but he needs to turn things around.

20/1

25/1

Form: 7

Last run: 80 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Absent since modest effort over 5f on turf at Lingfield in July; likely to be suited by this longer trip and may do better; withdrawn from C&D event last month, having got upset in stalls.
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5th

9

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

18:15 Brighton

Rock Master

9st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

No wins in 22 and the two seconds were last year over shorter trips; opposable on this summer's exploits.

14/1

4th

5

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

14:38 Brighton

Rock Master

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

21-race maiden who was safely held when sixth in this grade here (1m) yesterday behind River Wharfe; he clearly needs to raise his game.

25/1

6th

6

(6)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:00 Brighton

Rock Master

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Tony Carroll

20-race maiden who returned from a break with two disappointing runs this summer (1m/7f), the latter in this grade in refitted cheekpieces; not yet proven over 1m; others have much stronger claims.

16/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
2,000gns 2yo; by Shaman and the first foal of a maiden half-sister to 1m Group 3 winner Skardu and daughter of 7f 2yo winner; yard is 1-12 with 2yos this year; the betting should give further guidance.
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Verdict Starting price

12

(9)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Leicester

Squires Treaty

8st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: D Donovan

Remains winless and he beat only one home in 11f Windsor handicap three days ago; blinkers replace cheekpieces, with more required.

10/1

12

(9)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Leicester

Squires Treaty

8st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: D Donovan

Remains winless and he beat only one home in 11f Windsor handicap three days ago; blinkers replace cheekpieces, with more required.

10/1

3

(6)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:05 Windsor

Squires Treaty

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: D Donovan

0-11 but was runner-up in two AW handicaps in January and he's finished placed on turf (1m2f, good to firm) in his last two starts; edging back up the weights but he got crowded out in the closing stages at Newmarket last time and he looks worth a try at this new trip; in the mix.

6/1

Form: 7

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest seventh in 7f contest at Redcar last Saturday, having started at 100-1; likely one for handicaps later on.
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10th

1

(2)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

18:57 Epsom

Analogical

10st 3lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Four-time winner (all 1m4f on a sound surface) with three of those in blinkers, latterly at Catterick (good; made all) on his penultimate start; overdid it in the lead before beating one home at Goodwood 12 days ago but could bounce back; cheekpieces (second on all three attempts) are reapplied.

8/1

6th

1

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

18:55 Goodwood

Analogical

9st 10lb

J: Poppy Scott

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Progress 4yo; won at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) in April and added to that success at Catterick (1m4f, good) 29 days ago, making all under Poppy Scott; can't be dismissed off this 2lb higher mark.

3/1

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cable Bay half-sister to 7.3f 2yo winner Great Havana, out of 1m/8.5f winner (including AW); stable has a respectable record with 2yos; looks the pick of the newcomers.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

8

(5)

13th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Welsh Fizz

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

always behind and raced lazily at times

10/1

7th

8

(5)

13th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Welsh Fizz

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

always behind and raced lazily at times

10/1

11th

12

(4)

16th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Welsh Fizz

9st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Hugo Palmer

Down the field in a couple of 7f races at Chelmsford; handicaps more suitable shortly.

40/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
42,000euros yearling; closely related to 1m2f winner Unavoidable, out of once-raced sibling to a few useful performers; yard won this race last year, albeit with a horse who had experience.
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10

(11)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:17 Leicester

Aurelius Maximus

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ed Dunlop

It was his second handicap when beaten about 5l in first-time blinkers at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) latest, easily his closest finish but fading into fifth of nine and he needs a good deal better; 5lb claimer now.

14/1

10

(11)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:17 Leicester

Aurelius Maximus

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ed Dunlop

It was his second handicap when beaten about 5l in first-time blinkers at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) latest, easily his closest finish but fading into fifth of nine and he needs a good deal better; 5lb claimer now.

14/1

3

(9)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

Aurelius Maximus

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Dunlop

Unable to justify prominence in the betting when well-held seventh on recent seasonal/handicap debut at Redcar (1m2f, good) and connections now reach for blinkers; has a point to prove.

6/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Massaat half-brother to winners Blue Moonrise (5f-6f including AW 2yo) and Rusalka (Italian 7f-8.4f), out of 1m-1m2f winner; probably best watched on debut.
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5th

6

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Newmarket (July)

Dovey Moon

9st 7lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

A stout stayer over 1m and Salisbury's stiff test suited him in May (good) where he overcame trouble in running to lead near the line; has had excuses since but he has a good run in him if this is truly run.

7/1

3rd

2

(2)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:00 Pontefract

Dovey Moon

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David Evans

Record of 4-9 in 1m events on turf, most recently scoring at Salisbury on penultimate start; well held in competitive 1m2f event latest; drop back to ideal trip is the angle with him.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £3.30
Straight Forecast £2.81
Trifecta £7.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Gilet

The Times:

Antonin Dvorak

Telegraph:

Antonin Dvorak

The Guardian:

Antonin Dvorak

The Sun:

Antonin Dvorak

Daily Record:

Antonin Dvorak

RP RATINGS:

Gilet

TOPSPEED:

Gilet

POSTDATA:

Gilet

Daily Mail:

Gilet

D Express:

Gilet

Daily Mirror:

Gilet

The Star:

Gilet