August 14 / 13.50 Pontefract

13.50

Good To Firm

Trevor Woods Memorial British EBF Novice Stakes (Horses Who Have Not Won More Than One Race) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £5399.46
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 4
  • 5 runners
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Trevor Woods Memorial British EBF Novice Stakes (Horses Who Have Not Won More Than One Race) (GBB)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 58

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair fifth of 15 on debut at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) last month and again showed promise when eighth of 18 at Goodwood (6f, good) in a maiden that is working out well; has leading form claims and has shaped as though he may appreciate this drop in trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(5)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Pontefract

Russet Gold

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Encouraging start for this yard with two fifth-place finishes off higher marks in the spring; however, his form has gone the wrong way subsequently and he needs to turn things around.

9/1

8th

9

(6)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Russet Gold

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Kevin Ryan

Encouraging start for this yard with two fifth-place finishes at Leicester and York (also 6f) in the spring but his last two starts haven't been as promising; nicely treated and he does have form here so a revival isn't out of the question.

14/1

5th

2

(2)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Pontefract

Russet Gold

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Ran well in Listed/Group races in 2024; on a three-year losing spell but his Class 2 form this term for new yard includes a couple of encouraging efforts; possibilities off current mark back down in grade.

5/1

2nd
3 (3)
Talha

7/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£85,000 yearling; first foal; dam Italian 5f/6f winner (including 2yo/Group 3); represents powerful northern stable and he's one to be interested in on debut, especially if attracting market support.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(5)

8th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Haydock

Talha

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Placed in all five runs in novice/maiden company and he took a step forward when winning a maiden handicap at Redcar two weeks ago (5f, good); this is a stronger race but he's unexposed at 5f and the Redcar win was backed up by the clock; one of two runners for Richard Fahey.

7/2

1st

1

(7)

23rd Jun 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:16 Redcar

Talha

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard Fahey

prominent, ridden 1f out, led inside final 110yds, kept on well

2/1

2nd

4

(2)

8th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:30 Hamilton

Talha

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Fair sort who is open to further progress; last three runs came on soft or heavy ground but ran well on quick ground on debut and he has strong claims in this company.

2/1

4/1

Form: 6

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
11-1, faded into sixth on debut at Thirsk (5f, good to soft) a fortnight ago and improvement is needed; however, he travelled well and suffered some interference, and this £130,000 breeze-up buy has entries in the Gimcrack and Nunthorpe (both at York next week); could take a sizeable step forward.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(10)

18th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Ripon

Jamie Bond

9st 7lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

No win since April 2023, and that was only in a maiden handicap at Catterick (5f, soft); faded inside the final furlong at Nottingham (fifth) latest, continues to ease in the weights; others preferred.

13/2

5th

2

(6)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

15:02 Nottingham

Jamie Bond

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Poor strike-rate and down the field in two runs back on turf this spring; latest Catterick effort easy to forgive though as he got it wrong at the start and then saw no daylight in the home straight, finishing with running left in him; this should be run to suit and he's handicapped to go well.

7/1

5th

2

(6)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

15:02 Nottingham

Jamie Bond

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Poor strike-rate and down the field in two runs back on turf this spring; latest Catterick effort easy to forgive though as he got it wrong at the start and then saw no daylight in the home straight, finishing with running left in him; this should be run to suit and he's handicapped to go well.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
50,000gns yearling; fourth foal; half-sister to 6.7f 2yo/1m winner To Glory (RPR 102); dam 7f 2yo winner (79); in-form trainer is having a fine season with his 2yos and this newcomer has Group-race entries; could play a leading role, particularly if strong in the betting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Cinque Verde

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Melham

T: Tony Carroll

Fine strike-rate; hit hard for her runaway win at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) in May and she has finished down the field in two runs since; others look more persuasive.

16/1

20/1

Form: 9

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Her dam was a useful sprinter and she may have needed last Friday's debut at Thirsk (5f, good), but she was beaten a long way at 11-1 and may be best watched until showing some promise.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(3)

1st Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Camila Vargas

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Managed to get away on terms for the first time when springing a surprise on third start, over 5f at Hamilton, but was back to her old ways next time and there is no guarantee she will fare better on AW debut.

12/1

5th

7

(5)

12th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

16:05 Nottingham

Camila Vargas

8st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

slowly away, ridden 2f out, in rear throughout

13/2

1st

5

(7)

31st Aug 2022

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

17:20 Hamilton

Camila Vargas

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: K R Burke

prominent on near side of group, pushed along over 1f out, led narrowly inside final furlong, soon ridden, kept on

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £10.90
Straight Forecast £12.34
Trifecta £28.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Russet Gold

POSTDATA:

Cinque Verde

Daily Record:

Talha

The Times:

Cinque Verde

Daily Mail:

Cinque Verde

The Sun:

Cinque Verde

NEWMARKET:

Russet Gold

Telegraph:

Russet Gold

Daily Express:

Russet Gold

Daily Mirror:

Russet Gold

The Star:

Russet Gold