August 19 / 19.39 Newcastle (AW)

19.39

Standard To Slow

British EBF Future Stayers Novice Stakes (Sire And Dam Restricted Race) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £8072.99
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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British EBF Future Stayers Novice Stakes (Sire And Dam Restricted Race) (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.10
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 43

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
He made a promising debut at Newmarket in June (7f, good) and ran to a similar level when third of 12 at Kempton 16 days ago; not much to find on RPR and his rider takes off a very handy 5lb; solid candidate on Tapeta debut.
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Verdict Starting price

9

(8)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:00 Ayr

Animate

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Geoffrey Harker

Won a 6f Catterick handicap in June 2024 (good to soft); best run this time when beaten a nose at Ripon in June (6f, good); poor efforts either side of that; not easy to predict.

16/1

13

(4)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Haydock

Animate

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Geoffrey Harker

Missed out by a nose at Ripon last month (6f, good); 3lb higher in a stronger race but he has been rated much higher in the past; couldn't dismiss.

10/1

2nd

9

(11)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Ripon

Animate

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Now 4lb lower than for his Catterick success 12 months ago; made a promising return at that track in April before plenty went wrong back there two weeks later; cheekpieces back on today; betting can help.

10/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 63

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both runs over 7f; held back by greenness on debut and couldn't muster enough of a finish, having taken a keen hold, at Haydock last time (soft); that form has been advertised by the runner-up since and he's a key player on this AW debut.
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2nd

9

(5)

19th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newbury

New Endeavour

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Varian

Second of 29 in the Britannia Handicap (1m) at Royal Ascot and fair third of six in hot Listed race at Newmarket (1m) last time; this 3yo may have more to offer now back down in trip but a clear career best is needed.

12/1

3rd

4

(1)

13th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Newmarket (July)

New Endeavour

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Varian

Stablemate of Embesto; showed useful form in handicaps last month, winning easily at Kempton (7f, AW) then close second in the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm); worth a crack at this level.

8/1

2nd

8

(3)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

New Endeavour

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Well backed when sluicing home in a Kempton handicap two weeks ago but that was his second win over 7f on the AW and not only is he 0-4 on grass, he's also unraced at 1m; when also factoring in the 11lb rise since last time, there are a few doubts to overcome; sold for £260,000 on Monday.

12/1

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
140,000gns yearling; half-brother to 5f-6f winner Whenthedealinsdone (RPR 103); dam a Group 3 winner (107) from a good family; appealing pedigree and the betting should provide clues.
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9

(2)

8th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:52 Carlisle

Al Motasim

8st 10lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Hugo Palmer

Got back on track in first-time cheekpieces when fourth of 11 in 7f Newbury handicap 11 days ago; still quite lightly raced so he's not discounted with the headgear retained in his bid for a first win.

9/2

4th

11

(2)

27th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:25 Newbury

Al Motasim

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Hugo Palmer

prominent, pressed leaders on far side of group from over 1f out, briefly went third inside final 110yds

9/2

5th

3

(2)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Goodwood

Al Motasim

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

Didn't go on as a 2yo but gelded afterwards and he was well backed when finishing strongly for second on his handicap debut at Haydock (7f, good to firm); that form was franked by the first and fourth horses earlier this week; big shout with further progress on the cards.

5/2

Form:

Last run: 99 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some early speed but dropped away to finish a remote last of ten on his York debut (6f) in May; bred to be smart and can surely do better in time.
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13th

4

(12)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 6

15:15 Beverley

Mickey Mongoose

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

Four of his five wins have been on the AW, the latest at Southwell in May (7f; 2lb lower); can be inconsistent and doesn't have the best of draws.

20/1

12th

11

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Mickey Mongoose

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

Two 7f AW wins at Southwell this year but he's not easy to predict and was only fourth of seventh at Newmarket (7f, good) last time; that took his turf record to 1-19 and he has something to prove back at this trip.

10/1

4th

8

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newmarket

Mickey Mongoose

8st 12lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Olly Williams

Blew the start at Leicester last month when making it 1-18 on turf; however, he won at Southwell (7f, AW) in February and was back on the scoresheet there (7f) last Thursday, and is not ruled out today.

8/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
10,000gns yearling; half-sister to four winners, notably Topanticipation (RPR 95); dam a Group 3 winner (108); enough paper appeal to warrant a market check; stable also run Oahu and Delayed Action.
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10th

8

(2)

10th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:10 Nottingham

Greek Siren

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Brian Ellison

First-time blinkers brought about improvement when runner-up on soft ground over C&D last time; she's previously finished tailed off behind Star Start at Beverley, however, and whether she repeats the effort is the question.

8/1

2nd

13

(13)

21st Jul 2023

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Greek Siren

9st 3lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Brian Ellison

Ran respectably in a Beverley handicap (1m2f, good to firm) last month but was behind Lincoln Rockstar in that race and she flopped back at that track (soft) on Tuesday; has something to prove again after that heavy defeat and others are preferred; blinkers added.

20/1

9th

11

(10)

18th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:10 Beverley

Greek Siren

9st 1lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Ran her best race in handicaps when sixth of ten over C&D three weeks ago (good to firm); has shown promise on soft; needs more to win but her pedigree offers hope that it could be forthcoming at some stage.

12/1

Form: 86

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
No better than sixth in two runs this summer but there is ability lurking; suspicion he is a longer-term prospect though (bred to stay middle distances well).
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3rd

7

26th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 16y

Class 5

14:18 Chepstow

Nobody Told Me

10st 6lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Thomas Faulkner

Stayed on for very respectable fourth at Hereford (2m3f, good) this month, his second run in a visor, but is yet to be placed after 11 hurdling starts and needs to find something extra today.

13/2

4th

8

7th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

15:25 Hereford

Nobody Told Me

10st 6lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Thomas Faulkner

Respectable fifth in similar races at Taunton and Chepstow last month but has yet to place over hurdles after ten attempts.

12/1

5th

11

21st Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

16:48 Chepstow

Nobody Told Me

10st 8lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Thomas Faulkner

Didn't run badly when fifth on heavy ground at Taunton (2m3f) last week but he's 0-9 over hurdles now and needs to be perked up by a change of headgear today.

20/1

8/1

Form: 4

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
33-1 for his 6f debut here 16 days ago but he shaped with some promise in finishing a close fourth of the 14 runners; should relish the extra furlong and he is open to plenty of improvement.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(8)

25th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Newcastle (AW)

Oahu

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

taken down early, midfield, steady headway from over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, kept on well, eased towards finish

11/4

7th

15

(12)

1st Oct 2022

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 1

15:21 Redcar

Oahu

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

in rear, outpaced and pushed along 4f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam a 6.5f winner in Germany, herself a half-sister to German Derby winner Lucky Speed; holds a Derby entry and he is a newcomer of some interest on paper.
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8th

9

(2)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Gallant Lion

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ian Williams

Back to some form over 1m4f on turf on last two starts; 0-11 on AW, however, with two places but they were on Polytrack.

11/1

4th

7

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

18:55 Goodwood

Gallant Lion

8st 12lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Struggled over 1m at Southwell last month but relished the step back up in trip when winning at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago; still fairly treated on his old form off this 3lb higher mark and has claims.

100/30

1st

7

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:20 Brighton

Gallant Lion

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ian Williams

1m2f win here (good to firm) kicked off a four-timer in 2023 for Tony Carroll but he took a while to rediscover his level before scoring at Chepstow (1m4f, good; first-time blinkers) for this yard one year ago; raced mainly over further without success since and latest start over 1m can be written off; handy mark and he's not discounted on just his second visit to Brighton.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
6,000gns yearling; dam an unraced half-sister to 1m4f Canadian Group 1 winner Sheikhzayedroad; hooded for debut; one of three runners for Brian Ellison.
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11th

6

(7)

23rd May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Delayed Action

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Brian Ellison

Triple-digit prices and beaten a long way in three novices, the latest on his return from eight months off at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) 15 days ago; nicely bred, though, and no great surprise were she to show more now switched to a handicap.

14/1

7th

4

(1)

8th May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:35 Newcastle (AW)

Delayed Action

9st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Huge prices and well beaten in two runs last summer; handicaps more suitable after this.

100/1

2

(7)

26th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Delayed Action

9st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Triple-figure prices for two 7f starts on AW and at Thirsk, showing little for the near future; handicaps more likely; hood discarded.

100/1

50/1

Form: 6

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
She got loose in the preliminaries before finishing in midfield at Carlisle ten days ago (6f, good to firm; 50-1); others have much more obvious claims.
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4th

5

(4)

14th Oct 2024

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

14:20 Musselburgh

Edwina Sheeran

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Roger Fell

led, headed after 4f, soon niggled along, dropped to last and struggling from 4f out

16/1

5

(6)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Edwina Sheeran

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Won four races at 1m4f last season (good/good to soft); disappointing this year; tongue-tie now added; plenty to prove.

16/1

9th

4

(10)

19th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

15:33 Pontefract

Edwina Sheeran

9st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

pushed along and switched left soon after start, led

25/1

Form: 9

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Easy to back prior to his Newbury debut (6.5f, good to soft) ten weeks ago and finished well beaten; has since left the Gosdens (same owner); something to prove on his stable debut.
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11th

4

(6)

19th Aug 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:39 Newcastle (AW)

Bashawaat

9st 7lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

towards rear on outer, pushed along and no impression from 2f out

12/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
19,000gns yearling; half-brother to 1m winners Woman Of Ciprea (Listed placed in Italy) and Istoora (RPR 78); unraced dam a half-sister to Listed winner Excusez Moi; winning 2yo newcomers not commonplace for the stable.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

9

(8)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Al Tarfa

9st 4lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: William Knight

Inconsistent maiden; probably a bit better than he was able to show from stall 9 draw at Chelmsford last time; well beaten only previous run here (debut) but place claims this time.

7/1

7th

7

(9)

12th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Al Tarfa

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

A maiden after eight starts but his pair of seconds to a progressive rival at Lingfield (1m, AW) in recent weeks suggest he can put that right soon; high on the shortlist.

4/1

Form:

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at Beverley nine days ago when her rider had issues with the blindfold in the stalls; 25-1 that day and not easily recommended.
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11th

13

(11)

25th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Y B Sober

8st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael & David Easterby

Related to winners, including the yard's useful Yorkshire Lady, but isn't up to much herself, finishing tailed off all five starts to date (7f-1m4f).

33/1

8th

9

(6)

29th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

20:05 Musselburgh

Y B Sober

8st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Michael & David Easterby

Hasn't finished within 17l of the winner in four starts over 7f-1m2f, the latest after ten months off; cheekpieces added for handicap debut, but she needs to improve plenty.

40/1

7th

9

(5)

10th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

15:10 Nottingham

Y B Sober

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Big prices and beaten a long way in three runs last backend; goes in a tongue-tie on comeback.

200/1

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Payout
Exacta £11.30
Straight Forecast £10.13
Trifecta £32.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

New Endeavour

POSTDATA:

Animate

Daily Mirror:

Al Motasim

NEWMARKET:

Bashawaat

Daily Mail:

Gallant Lion

Telegraph:

Oahu

The Star:

Al Motasim

The Times:

Animate

Daily Express:

Animate

The Guardian:

Bashawaat

RP Ratings:

New Endeavour

The Sun:

New Endeavour

Daily Record:

New Endeavour