October 11 / 14.30 Leicester

14.30

Good

British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4860
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
3 (6)
Caragio

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 2

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to connections' 2,000 Guineas runner-up Tip Two Win; nearly made a winning debut at Newbury (7f, good) last month, going down by only a neck despite hanging left; should be capable of progress, given his breeding; has clear possibilities, especially if keeping straighter this time.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(1)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Caragio

9st 10lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

Began his 3yo campaign with a BHA mark of 93; a lot of water has flowed under the bridge since but he has bounced back to form for Adam Kirby, finishing second at Chelmsford in March (7f) before an easy win at Yarmouth ten days ago (6f, good to firm); 3lb well in under a penalty; obvious chance.

6/4

1st

4

(1)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

15:45 Yarmouth

Caragio

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

A fairly useful 7f winner at his best; gambled on for his new yard and and shaped well when second of 11 in 7f Chelmsford handicap 26 days ago, just edged out having been set plenty to do; up 3lb but he can make amends with cheekpieces refitted.

2/1

2nd

3

(8)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Caragio

9st 7lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Adam Kirby

Out of sorts last year for Martin Dunne but was previously a dual winner for Roger Teal, including under Adam Kirby who has recently commenced his training career and now houses this gelding; interesting off reduced mark dropped in class, with a revival possible.

5/1

OUR TIP

15/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 12 D BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Turned over at short odds in notable conditions race at Newbury (1m, good) last month, proving no match for 5l winner; however, had been impressive at Newmarket (7f, good to firm; form has substance) in July and may yet build on that highly promising debut; from leading yard and remains of interest.
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No Results Found

7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 32462

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Ran well in Class 2 nurseries (6f/7f, good) in high-profile scenarios the last twice, finishing sixth at the York Ebor festival then neck second at the Doncaster St Leger meeting; now 0-5 but brings fairly useful form and has a fighting chance on bare figures.
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7th

11

(8)

7th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

17:15 Haydock

Utilis

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Brian Ellison

Inconsistent and winless across his first 17 starts before scoring in first-time tongue-tie/blinkers at Thirsk (1m, good) three weeks ago; needs to back up that latest performance but he won with something to spare and a 5lb rise may not stop him if the headgear maintains its positive effect.

7/1

1st

3

(9)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:15 Thirsk

Utilis

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Brian Ellison

17-race maiden; best run this term when second at Doncaster in June (1m, good to soft); beaten just 5.5l when tenth of 17 in refitted cheekpieces at York last time (7f, good to firm; met trouble); blinkers now tried; chance

9/1

10th

16

(10)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Utilis

8st 13lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Runner-up at Doncaster (1m, good to soft; also effective on fast ground) last month and he's of interest on that form; however, well beaten the next twice and now 0-16; cheekpieces return (has run okay in them previously).

25/1

Form: 4

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a 6f/7f winner who is from a useful family; promising fourth in Newmarket maiden (7f, good; beaten under 2l) last month, making headway to get involved from over 1f out; open to progress and enters calculations.
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1st

4

(9)

2nd Sep 2024

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

16:30 Windsor

Escarpment

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

midfield, headway over 2f out, led narrowly and ridden over 1f out, kept on well final 110yds

7/1

5th

4

(2)

18th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

15:45 Leicester

Escarpment

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Finally off the mark at the 16th attempt at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) 15 days ago; 3lb higher and closely matched with Lincoln Rockstar on previous Beverley running; shouldn't be far away.

3/1

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
150,000gns yearling; Night Of Thunder half-brother to GB 5f 2yo/6f Qatar winner Hot Affair; dam Italian 1m1f winner, half-sister to 1m Group 2 winner Rodaballo; notable connections; interesting newcomer.
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13th

6

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:40 Thirsk

Flight Plan

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Failed to build on a decent fourth at Lingfield (1m2f) in February when behind Blue Rc at Newcastle (1m) on Good Friday but the fact he made all in this race off 8lb lower last year means a revival can't be discounted, particularly as he's well drawn to attack again; tongue-tied first time.

13/2

8th

9

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Flight Plan

8st 13lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Quiet in Dubai in January but he returned to Britain with a good fourth at Lingfield (1m2f) five weeks ago; now 6lb lower than when winning the Thirsk Hunt Cup last May and he has the ability to feature.

25/1

4th

4

(5)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Flight Plan

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Often front runs; below par in three outings at Meydan last month (including dirt) but well treated if a return to Britain sparks a revival having landed last year's Thirsk Hunt Cup off 6lb higher; Tapeta winner at the start of his career.

16/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Golden Horn half-brother to 7f winner Mount Athos; dam Listed-placed 7f winner, out of 1m 2yo winning half-sister to Derby winner Oath; one of three debutants in the field; check the betting.
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10th

5

(9)

2nd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Golden Move

10st 12lb

J: Mr Liam McGaffin

T: Christopher Kellett

Flat (1m4f) and hurdle winner (1m7f), but he's been out of sorts under both codes in seven runs for his current yard; has lots to prove and he needs a major revival back up in trip; first-time blinkers.

33/1

9th

2

(3)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Golden Move

9st 12lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Christopher Kellett

Flat (1m4f) and hurdle winner (1m7f) but he's been out of sorts under both codes in six runs for his current yard; has lots to prove and he needs a major revival back on the Flat; equipment removed.

25/1

5

(5)

19th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Golden Move

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Christopher Kellett

Won a 1m4f handicap for Richard Fahey in July 2023 and was subsequently sold for 215,000gns to go jumping; won a Wincanton handicap hurdle for Paul Nicholls last December, but hasn't achieved anything of note for this yard; makes AW debut.

33/1

20/1

Form: 5

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped with promise on debut in similar event at Salisbury (1m, good to soft) 12 days ago, fading into fifth after holding every chance over 2f out; open to improvement dropped in trip with the outing under his belt.
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7th

2

(4)

11th Oct 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:30 Leicester

Al Jabrey

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Richard Hannon

pressed leader, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

20/1

5th

1

(7)

29th Sep 2022

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:59 Salisbury

Al Jabrey

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

midfield on outer, headway and prominent over 3f out, pushed along and disputed lead over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, hung right inside final furlong, weakened inside final 110yds

11/2

50/1

Form:

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has the worst form claims in this field, having finished down the field (about 7l behind Caragio) at Newbury where he faded after racing handily; may be one for handicaps later on.
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12th

13

(9)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

The Pug

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

He's posted a couple of respectable fourth placings on AW in 2026 but is inconsistent and has won just once since 2023; others are more compelling.

16/1

9th

11

(8)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Pug

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Last of four wins came on final start for Adrian Wintle in a classified at Ffos Las (1m2f, good) last August; yet to be placed from seven starts for current yard.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
32,000gns yearling; Awtaad half-brother to 6f-9.4f AW winner Busby and 7f-1m AW winner Sonnet Rose, out of 7f/7.4f winner; wears tongue-tie on debut; market instructive.
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10th

10

(4)

16th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Craggy Range

8st 13lb

J: Molly Presland

T: Phil McEntee

Six-race maiden who holds weak form claims and is best watched unless the market signals are positive on second start for new yard; absent since August.

25/1

9th

11

(6)

14th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

14:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Craggy Range

9st 0lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

Started favourite on his final run for Ed Walker but was said to have suffered breathing issues; sold for 1,200gns since; has already had two wind operations and visor is now added for new yard on his first run since being gelded; plenty of risks involved.

14/1

Non-runners

Craggy Range

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £20.90
Straight Forecast £21.05
Trifecta £103.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Highbank

LAMBOURN:

Caragio

The Guardian:

Escarpment

TOPSPEED:

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Telegraph:

Caragio

The Star:

Escarpment

RP Ratings:

Highbank

NEWMARKET:

Highbank

The Times:

Highbank

Daily Mail:

Highbank

Daily Express:

Highbank

Daily Mirror:

Highbank

The Sun:

Highbank

Daily Record:

Highbank

POSTDATA:

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