August 13 / 15.13 Doncaster

15.13

Good

Cazoo Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 0m 6f 2y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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Cazoo Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.80
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 432722

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Back to his very best when close second of seven in a 6f handicap at Newmarket (good to firm) in first-time cheekpieces (retained) four weeks ago; a repeat of that form might be good enough.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

The Green Man

9st 2lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Philip Kirby

Seven wins include three on turf and it was a first success at 7f when scoring at Newcastle (AW; stays 1m) in December; took a good step forward from his return to turf when a keeping-on fourth at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; respected.

6/1

4th

11

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

The Green Man

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

A three-time 6f/7f scorer in 2025; kept busy and in good form (on the AW) this term until only 16th in 7f York handicap eight days ago; he's the type to bounce back though.

16/1

16th

18

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

The Green Man

9st 2lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Philip Kirby

Has raced almost exclusively on Newcastle's AW since joining Phil Kirby last autumn, winning three times (6f/7f) and placed on six other occasions, including last four starts; three 6f turf wins earlier in career (including here on good to firm) provide hope that he can continue the good work now back on the grass.

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 400-42

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
6f Yarmouth second on latest start came in a very weak novice and she'll need to step on any of her six previous efforts to take this.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(3)

28th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Tia Dalma

9st 2lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Phil McEntee

prominent, shaken up from 2f out, soon lost position, ridden and held from over 1f out, dropped to last final 110yds

5/1

2nd

3

(2)

21st Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

13:45 Brighton

Tia Dalma

9st 6lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Phil McEntee

prominent, pushed along to challenge over 2f out, ridden and edged left 1f out, hung left but kept on final 110yds, no match for winner

5/2

2nd

6

(4)

13th Aug 2022

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

15:13 Doncaster

Tia Dalma

9st 2lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Phil McEntee

towards rear, outpaced and niggled along 3f out, pushed along from 2f out, steady headway over 1f out, went second 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, no match for winner

8/1

OUR TIP

11/2

Form: 9-563

Last run: 101 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Seemed to show fair form when fifth in a 1m AW maiden in France in March but well held in two runs on turf there (good to soft/soft) subsequently; gelded; fitted with cheekpieces now down 2f in trip on first run for a new stable; not an easy one to assess.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(2)

28th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Marayel

9st 6lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Quirky type with a patchy record but he justified favouritism at Lingfield (1m, AW) last month and had an excuse when stepped back up to 1m2f at Brighton (took strong hold) last time; still looks feasibly treated on that penultimate form and has claims if he can bounce back again.

6/1

3rd

1

(9)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:30 Brighton

Marayel

10st 0lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

unseated rider in paddock, took keen hold, in rear, headway over 4f out, switched to near side over 3f out, hung left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

100/30

1st

7

(1)

5th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Marayel

9st 1lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

17-race maiden who looked a difficult ride when pulling hard here (1m2f classified) last time but he wasn't beaten far in that race, and that was after an eyecatching fourth over C&D two weeks earlier; comes with risks attached but he's not ruled out back in trip.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Exceed And Excel and the first foal of an unraced half-sister to Hong Kong 7f Listed winner Rewarding Hero and this owner's Group-placed 7f-8.5f winner Dance And Dance; has had wind surgery ahead of debut; betting should help guide as to expectations.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(5)

25th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:50 Newcastle (AW)

Dance To Excel

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

raced near side, prominent, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

10/1

8th

3

(4)

2nd Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:36 Newcastle (AW)

Dance To Excel

9st 5lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: David O’Meara

ducked right start and bumped rival start, midfield, outpaced and lost position 4f out, pushed along and edged right from 3f out, ridden and struggling from 2f out

9/1

4th

1

(1)

13th Aug 2022

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

15:13 Doncaster

Dance To Excel

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

dwelt start, pushed along soon after start, raced in last, pushed along and outpaced 3f out, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to 7f-1m winner Ian Fleming (including AW/Hong Kong; RPR 97); dam 9.4f AW-winning half-sister to Irish Oaks winner Vintage Tipple; best watched on debut unless the market strongly hints otherwise.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(5)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

King Of Europe

8st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael & David Easterby

Nine-race maiden; not disgraced over 6f at Thirsk last week but needs to show improvement; yet to be placed.

14/1

5th

11

(7)

5th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Thirsk

King Of Europe

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael & David Easterby

Moderate form so far and makes no particular appeal back on turf.

25/1

12th

12

(1)

13th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:00 Southwell (AW)

King Of Europe

9st 1lb

J: Thore Hammer Hansen

T: Michael & David Easterby

Unplaced in seven starts from 5f to 7f; no better for a tongue-tie on last week's seasonal return; something to prove for now.

12/1

Form: 4

Last run: 156 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to four winners, notably French Group 1 scorer Castle Lady (RPR 112) and Listed winner Top Score (113); 7-2, didn't achieve all that much when fourth of 11 on 6f Newcastle debut (AW) in March but that smart pedigree and leading stable mean it would be no surprise to see him leave that bare form behind on this return to action.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(6)

18th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Saxon Village

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Charlie & Mark Johnston

towards rear, pulled up after 1f, lost action

10/1

10th

8

(3)

11th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:05 Newcastle (AW)

Saxon Village

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie & Mark Johnston

took keen hold, led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened

8/1

9th

3

(7)

20th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:55 Lingfield (AW)

Saxon Village

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Charlie & Mark Johnston

prominent, hung right and raced wide from over 4f out, dropped to midfield over 3f out, hung right from 2f out, pushed along and weakened over 1f out

9/4

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Payout
Exacta £8.50
Straight Forecast £10.15
Trifecta £43.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The Green Man

Telegraph:

Saxon Village

RP Ratings:

The Green Man

POSTDATA:

The Green Man

NEWMARKET:

The Green Man

The Times:

The Green Man

The Guardian:

The Green Man

Daily Mail:

The Green Man

The Sun:

The Green Man

The Star:

The Green Man

Daily Record:

The Green Man

Daily Express:

Saxon Village

Daily Mirror:

Saxon Village