September 17 / 13.10 Newbury

13.10

Good

Racing TV EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 15 runners
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Racing TV EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
260,000gns yearling; by Sea The Stars and the first foal of a 1m2f-winning half-sister to 1m-1m2f Group 1 winner Legatissimo; Derby entry; major connections; respected debutant.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(7)

23rd May 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:50 Goodwood

Exoplanet

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Lightly raced 5yo; good second in Group 3 at Royal Ascot in 2023, then was absent until filling same position in AW Listed contest at Kempton (again over 1m2f; debut for new yard) last month; 0-5 since debut success but his form is largely progressive; possibilities.

6/1

7th

3

(7)

23rd May 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:50 Goodwood

Exoplanet

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Lightly raced 5yo; good second in Group 3 at Royal Ascot in 2023, then was absent until filling same position in AW Listed contest at Kempton (again over 1m2f; debut for new yard) last month; 0-5 since debut success but his form is largely progressive; possibilities.

6/1

2nd

4

(3)

21st Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 1f 219y

Class 1

14:55 Kempton (AW)

Exoplanet

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Absent since running very well in 1m2f Group 3 at Royal Ascot in 2023 (final start for Roger Varian); gelded later that year and sold for 18,000gns last October; betting may prove instructive.

20/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 43

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Solid efforts to make the frame in a couple of 7f maidens on fast ground, finishing fourth at Glorious Goodwood then third at this venue; shapes as if he needs further but has respectable form claims.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(3)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Newmarket

Bussento

9st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Finally off the mark in a weak maiden at Bath last month and it wasn't his first good effort in handicap company when a close third at Ascot (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago; was ridden more patiently than usual on that occasion; thereabouts.

5/1

3rd

11

(13)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Ascot

Bussento

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Goes well with positive tactics and got off the mark after a gelding operation by making all in maiden at Bath (5.7f, good to soft; handles good to firm) last month; could be unexposed as a sprinter (campaigned at 7f/1m earlier in career) and he needs serious consideration back in a handicap.

7/1

1st

3

(7)

9th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

15:10 Bath

Bussento

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

made all, pushed along over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, jumped finish line, comfortably

1/4

10/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 63

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished third of five at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) last month, improving on his debut effort; more is required in this deeper field but he's from the Gosden yard and could well progress again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

9

(3)

20th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 4

16:06 Brighton

Conquistador

8st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stuart Williams

dwelt start, towards rear, pushed along halfway, raced wide on turn over 2f out, keeping on but still plenty to do inside final furlong, ran on well to lead towards finish

4/1

4th
10 (6)
Feud

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dubawi half-brother to winners Divine Jewel (Listed-placed 1m4f AW) and Celestial Queen (7f/1m), out of 7f and 1m (Group 2) 2yo winner; Derby entry; in excellent hands; one for the shortlist.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

18th Jan 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 168y

13:40 Thurles

Feud

11st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Richard John O’Brien

Maiden/novice wins during the summer of 2024; mostly disappointing in the meantime, 35l behind at Leopardstown last time (2m, yielding); others preferred.

33/1

1

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:20 Listowel

Feud

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Richard John O’Brien

Dual novice winner (including here over 2m) last year; best effort in 2025 a neck second at Wexford (2m1f, gd-yld) on penultimate; didn't back that up off 7lb higher at Newton Abbott latest (pulled up); talented on his day but difficult to predict.

11/1

1

30th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 2

16:30 Newton Abbot

Feud

12st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Richard John O’Brien

Launched hurdling career with two 2m wins in novice company last year and was close second on handicap debut at Wexford (2m1f, good to yielding) this month; could have untapped potential over this longer trip; commands respect.

5/2

5th
14 (5)
Uncle

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£90,000 yearling; by Harry Angel; closely related to 5f-6f winner Lethal Angel, half-brother to two 6f winners; not guaranteed to stay this 7f trip and holds no major entries.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(5)

26th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

13:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Uncle

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Came closest to winning when beaten a head at Doncaster (6f, heavy) on penultimate outing and finished a fair fourth of seven on nursery debut at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) four weeks ago; the trip seemed far enough for him there, though, so this slightly stiffer test is a concern; stable also runs Optiva Star.

9/2

4th

3

(8)

28th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Kempton (AW)

Uncle

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Put up his best effort so far when beaten a head (clear of the third) at Doncaster (6f, heavy) this month (fourth horse has won since); closely related to a couple of AW winners, but not sure the return to this longer trip is in his favour on nursery debut; stable also runs Night Life.

7/2

2nd

8

(4)

5th Nov 2022

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

13:20 Doncaster

Uncle

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

led, ridden and drifted right over 1f out, kept on but headed inside final 110yds

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
7,000gns foal; Cityscape half-brother to 1m winner Cape Cyclone; dam placed in US, half-sister to 14 winners notably US 1m1f Grade 2 winner Magellan; stable is 0-8 with 2yos on turf this term.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(5)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

City Cyclone

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Won here over 7f in February either side of wins over this trip at Kempton; encountered a wide trip when down the field in a higher grade than this last time and he may well be able to bounce back.

8/1

8th

11

(8)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:03 Kempton (AW)

City Cyclone

8st 7lb

J: J F Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Arrives seeking a four-timer, two of the wins over C&D, and he hasn't been treated punitively by the assessor having gone up just 6lb; this is a much stiffer test of his credentials but there are no doubts surrounding his wellbeing.

12/1

1st

6

(8)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

City Cyclone

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Has started 2026 with wins over C&D and in a small field at Wolverhampton (7f); only 1lb higher on the hat-trick bid but this is more competitive and he's drawn widest.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
200,000gns yearling; by Cracksman; closely related to US 1m2f Grade 1 winner McKulick, half-brother to Group winners Just Beautiful (7f) and Fearless King (1m); Derby entry; shortlisted.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

(14)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 61y

Class 2

14:05 Newbury

Lieber Power

8st 13lb

J: William Buick

T: Andrew Balding

Mostly creditable efforts in defeat this season, including second of nine at Windsor (11.5f, good to firm) last month; below-par sixth in this race on heavy ground last year; William Buick up but others arrive with more pressing claims.

11/1

2nd

4

(10)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 3

19:30 Windsor

Lieber Power

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Andrew Balding

Had a good summer over about 1m4f last term, including when beaten a neck by Night Breeze in this race; some minor honours this season, without being quite in peak form but he is in serious each-way calculations.

11/2

3rd

2

(11)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

20:00 Chepstow

Lieber Power

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Had a good summer over about 1m4f last term, including a win in this race (good to soft) off 6lb lower; the handicapper has been winning the argument since but recent efforts have been creditable and he ought to be competitive again.

6/1

9/2

Form: 6

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise (midfield) over C&D two months ago in a race that has worked out well and featured the subsequent Group winners Chaldean and Silver Knott; nicely bred colt who looks very interesting with improvement on the cards.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(2)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:48 Lingfield (AW)

Classic Speed

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

Two front-running 1m Kempton wins in 2024; belatedly returned to form when narrowly denied there (7f) in December but didn't come close to backing that up over 1m last week; blinkers are refitted now.

11/1

11th

1

(9)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Classic Speed

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

Two front-running C&D wins in 2024; little to enthuse over last year until a prominent market position correctly predicted a return to form when beaten a head over 7f here last month; up 3lb but still below his winning marks and looks a leading contender despite possible pace pressure.

5/2

1

(11)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Bath

Classic Speed

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Brian Toomey

Won over 1m on the AW last October but appears to have badly lost his way; opposable.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Newcomer by Siyouni and the first foal of a 7f winner whose siblings include a couple of 2yo Listed scorers over sprint trips; entered in the Vertem Futurity; check the market signals.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(3)

27th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

15:45 Yarmouth

Bauhinia Rhapsody

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Respected given the best of his juvenile form but has yet to prove that he's trained on; reservations for now.

16/1

5th

4

(2)

20th Jul 2023

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

19:35 Epsom

Bauhinia Rhapsody

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Ed Walker

raced in second, led soon after start, clear after 2f, reduced lead from over 5f out, headed and dropped to last over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out

11/2

6th

10

(9)

28th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:50 Kempton (AW)

Bauhinia Rhapsody

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

prominent

14/1

25/1

Form:

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field, beaten about 7l, in 7f maiden at Sandown last month; may do better with the experience under his belt but is possibly one for handicaps further down the line.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(8)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inverinate

9st 10lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Ismail Mohammed

Sole win (13 races) came over 7f on Chelmsford AW in July; has mostly run respectably since; experiment with 1m2f on latest start did not work out and he has a place chance back at 7f today.

10/1

8th

6

(8)

12th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:40 Leicester

Inverinate

9st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Ismail Mohammed

took keen hold, briefly led early, prominent

13/2

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£55,000 yearling; by El Kabeir; dam unraced sister to UAE 1m dirt Group 2 winner Golden Goal, out of 6f 2yo winner; from major yard but holds no big-race entries; others preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(5)

21st Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 4

20:15 Haydock

Bodorgan

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Edward Bethell

Runner-up off a similar mark in this race for Charlie Hills last year; made a good start for new yard when third at Hamilton (1m1f) last month and he had another close call at Wetherby (1m2f, good to firm) 19 days ago; usually races prominently and another bold bid is expected.

3/1

1

(7)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Wetherby

Bodorgan

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Won twice for Charles Hills, including 1m2f on fast ground, and he ran well on his stable/seasonal debut at Hamilton last month (1m1f, good to firm), beaten around half a length into third (strong favourite); has races in him off this sort of mark but he could face competition for the lead here.

9/4

1

(7)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Wetherby

Bodorgan

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Won twice for Charles Hills, including 1m2f on fast ground, and he ran well on his stable/seasonal debut at Hamilton last month (1m1f, good to firm), beaten around half a length into third (strong favourite); has races in him off this sort of mark but he could face competition for the lead here.

9/4

Form: 05

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten at Ascot on debut; fared better at Ffos Las (finished fifth) but needs another sizeable step forward to get off the mark in this deep field; handicap prospect.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(5)

4th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Youm Zaman

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

towards rear of midfield, outpaced over 4f out, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out

20/1

5th

12

(8)

26th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

14:10 Ffos Las

Youm Zaman

9st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

midfield, ridden over 2f out, kept on but held inside final furlong

33/1

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
1,400gns yearling; Proconsul half-brother to winning 1m2f handicapper Arenas Del Tiempo, out of a modest maiden; has weak credentials and his Derby entry looks very optimistic.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

5

(5)

14th Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

El Pequeno Pulpo

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

held up in rear

200/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
15,000gns foal, 30,000gns yearling; Cracksman half-brother to 1m 2yo/2m winner Nikhi (RPR 93), out of Listed-placed 1m3f-1m5f winner; pedigree suggests he'll be more interesting when sent over longer trips.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(2)

10th Oct 2023

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Autolycus

9st 2lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Tony Forbes

led, headed and disputing second after 1f, lost position and dropped to last 4f out, soon lost touch

100/1

5th

4

(1)

8th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Autolycus

8st 10lb

J: William Cox

T: Tony Forbes

Perhaps flattered by his standout effort at Goodwood in October in a steadily run race (1m1f, good to soft); disappointing when sent off favourite for his handicap debut at Kempton in January (1m4f) and sold out of Amanda Perrett's yard for 4,000gns the following month; too soon to write off.

10/1

15th
11 (14)
Gasman

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
47,000gns (breeze-up) 2yo; Cracksman half-brother to four winners, notably Yonkers (Australian 7.5f-1m4f, including Group 2); dam 5f-6f Listed winner; stable has modest strike-rate with 2yos.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(3)

1st Jul 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:05 Lingfield (AW)

Gasman

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Charles Hills

Well-backed favourite when a fair fifth in a Salisbury handicap (1m2f, good to soft) on his stable debut in May but he hung badly left throughout when tailed off at Bath last time; that took his record to 0-7 and has plenty to prove again after that; tongue-tie back on.

12/1

7th

5

(2)

17th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

18:40 Bath

Gasman

9st 5lb

J: Dane O’Neill

T: Charles Hills

towards rear

100/30

11

(1)

6th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

17:00 Goodwood

Gasman

8st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Charles Hills

Six-race maiden; kept on for fifth at Sailsbury (1m2f, good to soft; back from layoff) on Thursday when making debut for new yard; may build on that effort; not dismissed.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £13.80
Straight Forecast £10.60
Trifecta £103.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Bussento

The Times:

Feud

NEWMARKET:

Conquistador

SPOTLIGHT:

Classic Speed

Daily Mirror:

Exoplanet

The Sun:

Lieber Power

Daily Mail:

Feud

Telegraph:

Bussento

The Guardian:

Bussento

Daily Record:

Bussento

Daily Express:

Conquistador

The Star:

Classic Speed