September 28 / 18.45 Newcastle (AW)

18.45

Standard To Slow

Cazoo EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4050
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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Cazoo EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

2/7 (Won)

  • Win: £1.25
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 22 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
300,000euros breeze-up purchase who has finished runner-up in both starts over 7f on turf and although turned over at odds-on at Yarmouth a fortnight ago, still ran to a similar level to his Newmarket debut; extra furlong should suit and holds a Vertem Futurity entry; should be hard to beat.
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7

(6)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

Obelix

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

7f and 1m winner on good; has been unable to return to the heights of his most recent win at York last July, in six subsequent starts; back on a handy mark; could be better for his reappearance and is not written off.

12/1

12th

1

(13)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Obelix

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Lacks both consistency and recent match practice (absent for 200 days) but holds a fighting chance provided he's in top form; has gained both handicap wins off 2lb higher, including over C&D (good) last July.

25/1

4

(11)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Obelix

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Won a 1m novice here easily as a 2yo when trained by the Gosdens; back off the same mark as when successful at York (7f, good) in July and wasn't beaten far, albeit only eighth of 14, at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) 19 days ago; not ruled out.

12/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
March foal by Fastnet Rock; dam 1m 2yo/1m2f Listed winner/Oaks third (RPR 111), sister to 1m2f/10.5f winner Indian Skies out of unraced close relative of 1m5f Listed winner Roses For The Lady, is granddaughter of 1m4f Group 3 winning sister to Millenary; plenty to like on pedigree and stable enjoying a fine year with its 2yos, including first time out; market crucial.
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4th

2

(1)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

18:50 Goodwood

Dubai Crystal

10st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: George Boughey

in touch with leaders

11/2

7th

4

(8)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Newmarket (July)

Dubai Crystal

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: George Boughey

towards rear

50/1

7th

2

(7)

24th Mar 2024

Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 4

13:20 Doncaster

Dubai Crystal

10st 12lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: George Boughey

Has sound claims on her 1m2f form (including on soft) for Karl Burke and dam's side suggests this new trip will suit; sold for 50,000gns since last run; not fully exposed; interesting.

5/2

Form: 05

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown a glimpse of ability in his first two starts as when fifth of ten at Thirsk (7f, soft) this month (winner finished second in the Rockfel on Friday and the runner-up has won since); may be more of a nursery type, but this race lacks depth so every chance of being placed at least.
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11th

2

(13)

23rd Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captain Wentworth

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Has been running with credit lately, as when third of ten at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta; first-time visor) last month; blinkers given a go, but is now 0-17 and the outside stall doesn't do him many favours.

8/1

11th

2

(13)

23rd Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captain Wentworth

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Has been running with credit lately, as when third of ten at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta; first-time visor) last month; blinkers given a go, but is now 0-17 and the outside stall doesn't do him many favours.

8/1

Form: 6

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
16-1 when sixth of ten on her Wolverhampton debut (8.6f, Tapeta) this month, running into a bit of trouble on the home turn; should improve, but will have to step up considerably to get the better of Obelix.
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6th

1

(6)

21st May 2026

Soft

2m 0f 45y

Class 5

14:00 Haydock

Dreams Adozen

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: James Owen

Inconsistent for new yard in the second half of last year but posted wins at Musselburgh (2m2f, good to soft) and Nottingham (1m6f, heavy; when last seen); in the mix if at the top of her game on this reappearance.

2/1

2

(6)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Nottingham

Dreams Adozen

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: James Owen

Won at Musselburgh (2m2f, good to soft) last month on second stable start and didn't see out the stiff finish at Pontefract (2m2f, soft) last time; she's not discounted now back down in trip.

13/2

9

(9)

20th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:55 Newmarket

Dreams Adozen

8st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: James Owen

Ultra game from the front when winning last week's 2m2f Musselburgh Gold Cup (good to soft); effectively 4lb lower with Ashley Lewis taking off 7lb, but she had a very yard race and this rise in class may find her out.

14/1

OUR TIP

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
April foal by Estidhkaar; dam unplaced 5f-1m (RPR 23), half-sister to French 10.5f winner Maelia out of maiden sister to Graded stakes placed 1m1f/1m2f winner Trekking and closely relative of 7f Listed winner Tantina (dam of Cityscape and Bated Breath); already gelded and stable not a noted source of winning 2yo newcomers.
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9th

6

(8)

10th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kurts Cat

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Kevin Frost

always towards rear

50/1

5th

3

(2)

28th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Kurts Cat

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Kevin Frost

dwelt start, in touch with leaders, ridden 3f out, lost position and weakened over 1f out

66/1

5

(6)

28th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:00 Beverley

Kurts Cat

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Kevin Frost

By Estidhkaar; dam unplaced 5f-1m (RPR 23), half-sister to French 10.5f winner Maelia; already gelded; stable not known for success with 2yos.

33/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
March foal by Aclaim; picked up for 2,000gns in July; half-brother to 6f AW 2yo winner Botanist (RPR 79); dam 6f 2yo winner (95), half-sister to useful winners Battered (6f-7f) and Life Of Riley (5f 2yo) out of 5f 2yo winner; already gelded and stable not noted for winning 2yo newcomers.
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0

4

3rd Oct 2023

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

14:00 Sedgefield

Helianthus

11st 2lb

J: Thomas Dowson

T: Philip Kirby

in touch with leaders, slightly hampered 1st

40/1

14th

16

(14)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

16:35 Carlisle

Helianthus

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Philip Kirby

always behind

100/1

8th

8

(8)

13th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Wetherby

Helianthus

8st 5lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Philip Kirby

Well beaten on all starts, including back on turf last time at Carlisle; would be a surprise winner.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £2.20
Straight Forecast £1.90
Trifecta £3.60

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