October 21 / 14.00 Newbury

14.00

Good To Soft

Hot To Trot Racing For 2023 Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5399.46
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 15 runners
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Hot To Trot Racing For 2023 Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.10
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 35 BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising third at Goodwood (1m, good to soft) on debut; unplaced favourite at Beverley subsequently but ended up in a difficult position, following another tardy start, and still looked green; still open to progress and remains of interest.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

13

(7)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Its All About You

9st 4lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

His only appearance at Chester was a successful one in eight-runner handicap last August (2m, good to firm) off 3lb lower than today, in a manner that was encouraging for this test; absent since a lesser show in September but scored in 2024 after a 113-day layoff and needs a close look.

16/1

8th

1

(5)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Ripon

Its All About You

10st 2lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jennie Candlish

Game winner of a 2m fast-ground Chester handicap before finishing fourth of five runners back over hurdles; only 3lb higher than for that recent win and goes on any ground.

6/1

3

9th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

15:58 Newton Abbot

Its All About You

11st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Had four runs over hurdles, winning in maiden/novice company (good to soft; soft) and close up in one of his two handicaps; returns to this scene after taking a Class 4 Flat handicap over 2m at Chester ten days ago; major player.

5/2

8/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 82

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished well for second at Yarmouth (7f, good) last week, improving on debut effort four months earlier (gelded in the interim); should be suited by 1m; possibilities provided this race doesn't come too soon.
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4th

7

(11)

19th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Goodfella

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Patrick Owens

prominent

14/1

3rd

4

(12)

31st Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:57 Lingfield

Goodfella

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Patrick Owens

Likely player on his best RPRs, which have been achieved over 7f, 1m and 11.5f; however, he's comparatively exposed (now 0-6) and not particularly solid on 2023 evidence; cheekpieces added back down in distance.

14/1

8th

1

(4)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

15:50 Sandown

Goodfella

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Patrick Owens

Runner-up at Yarmouth (7f) and Newbury (1m) last October, before tailed off on reappearance in his only handicap; back to form when tongue tied in maiden at Yarmouth (11.4f, good to firm) 15 days ago and this drop back in trip may well help, but marked overall improvement is needed.

20/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kingman half-brother to several winners for his connections, notably Journey (1m4f Gr 1), Indigo Girl (May Hill) and Mimikyu (this year's Park Hill); Derby entry; respected debutant, especially if strong in the betting.
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7

(9)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Newmarket

Torito

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: John & Thady Gosden

Minor honours in Group 3 and Listed race at Royal Ascot 2023 and 2024; however, he was not so hot at that meeting this year and finished last of six in 1m1f course Group 3 last time after a further four months off; plenty to prove at present.

11/1

7

(9)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Newmarket

Torito

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: John & Thady Gosden

Minor honours in Group 3 and Listed race at Royal Ascot 2023 and 2024; however, he was not so hot at that meeting this year and finished last of six in 1m1f course Group 3 last time after a further four months off; plenty to prove at present.

11/1

3

(6)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Newmarket

Torito

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: John & Thady Gosden

Minor honours in Group 3 and Listed race at Royal Ascot 2023 and 2024, both on good to firm; however, he was not so hot at that meeting this year, wearing first-time cheekpieces after a year's absence; very lightly raced for his age and he has a chance if back on song.

11/1

16/1

Form: 3

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Related to a few winners for this yard; duly showed promise at Brighton (1m, soft; stayed on for third) last week when making debut; one of his siblings scored at this venue on second 2yo start; shortlisted.
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12th

13

(4)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Moush

9st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Liam Bailey

Couldn't win for Jack Channon and hasn't remotely threatened to put that right in six starts for current yard.

50/1

11th

4

(9)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Pontefract

Moush

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Ex-Jack Channon; this 17-race maiden lacks persuasive claims judged on what he's done for new yard this season.

14/1

6th

4

(8)

19th Jun 2024

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

13:45 Hamilton

Moush

9st 7lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Liam Bailey

took keen hold, led

25/1

Form: 33

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Clear promise in good-ground novice events at this course (7f) and Windsor (1m), finishing 1l third both times; sole filly in the field but gets the 5lb allowance and firmly enters calculations on form.
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9th

2

(8)

25th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Newbury

Bloomwithgrace

9st 11lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Roger Teal

0-15, but having dropped a long way in the weights she only went down by a head and a neck when third of ten at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) 15 days ago; capable of another big run from the same mark; visor replaces cheekpieces.

15/2

3rd

5

(8)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

20:40 Windsor

Bloomwithgrace

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Teal

Weakened in the final furlong when fifth of seven in a fillies' handicap over C&D four weeks ago; now 0-14 and others appeal more for win purposes.

12/1

Form: 6

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed signs of ability in similar event at Salisbury (1m, good to soft; finished sixth) three weeks ago, while shaping as if the outing/experience was needed; open to improvement; one to consider.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(6)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Windsor

Island Star

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Won Kempton maiden (1m, AW) last spring and was third in all three subsequent turf handicaps (1m-1m2f); gelded during 11-month absence; has possibilities if fully tuned up.

8/1

3rd

8

(6)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Windsor

Island Star

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Won Kempton maiden (1m, AW) last spring and was third in all three subsequent turf handicaps (1m-1m2f); gelded during 11-month absence; has possibilities if fully tuned up.

8/1

6/1

Form: 2252

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Threatening to win a race, having finished second in three of his four starts, latest at Kempton (7f, AW) where he was clear of the remainder; best turf effort came in Glorious Goodwood maiden (6f) that's worked out well; leading player provided he stays this new trip.
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5th

10

(12)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Supreme King

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: David Evans

C&D winner two years ago who tends to stick to the AW these days; back up in the weights following a hat-trick in the winter and needs to bounce back from a lesser effort when last seen five weeks ago.

10/1

5th

5

(1)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Supreme King

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: David Evans

0-8 here but completed a 6f hat-trick when scoring at Kempton (Polytrack; also won on Tapeta) in February; repeatedly denied a run when unlucky fifth next time and latest third (Hunky Dory fifth) was a solid effort a fortnight ago; considered.

5/1

3rd

6

(3)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Supreme King

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: David Evans

Unlucky fifth, getting no sort of run, in the Kempton event won by Lazzar when bidding for a 6f four-timer; treated as still in form and still well handicapped (mark is unchanged); remains of interest at this level.

5/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
23,000euros foal, 72,000gns yearling; Iffraaj half-brother to winners Blametheshady (7f AW), Mira Star (Fr 1m2f AW) and Spinning Rainbows (French 6f-6.5f); stablemate of Supreme King; market helpful.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

13

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Major Major

10st 3lb

J: James Best

T: Cynthia Woods

Three Flat wins but no joy over hurdles so far, including in two handicaps; refitted blinkers replace cheekpieces; best watched.

50/1

9th

5

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 1f 169y

Class 5

14:55 Plumpton

Major Major

11st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Cynthia Woods

Won three on the Flat but doesn't look up to much over hurdles; completely tailed off on handicap debut here when friendless in the betting; tries two new forms of headgear.

66/1

7th

3

16th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

15:15 Plumpton

Major Major

11st 6lb

J: James Best

T: Cynthia Woods

Three Flat wins (1m2f-11.5f); beaten 24l, 50l, and 49l respectively in three attempts over hurdles; switches to a novice handicap but it is easy to look elsewhere.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Recoletos half-brother to six winners, notably Morandi (7f-1m2f 2yo including Group 1) and Ottilien (1m2f-1m4f including at 2/Listed); already gelded; market can guide.
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6th

7

(6)

8th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

20:12 Nottingham

Salamancan

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David Menuisier

Nicely bred and minor promise in a soft-ground maiden on final qualifying run at Newbury in April but he ran no sort of race on handicap debut when upped to 1m2f (good) there in May; all to prove after that.

12/1

16th

4

(4)

19th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Newbury

Salamancan

9st 8lb

J: Neil Callan

T: David Menuisier

Well beaten in his first three starts over 1m/1m2f including one in France; nicely bred, though, being a half-brother to six winners including Morandi (7f-1m2f 2yo including Group 1; RPR 117) and Ottilien (1m2f-1m4f including Listed; 109); no great surprise were he to show more now handicapping.

8/1

8th

8

(10)

22nd Apr 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newbury

Salamancan

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: David Menuisier

Looks a handicap prospect judged on his two efforts last autumn; best watched.

50/1

10th
6 (4)
Irezumi

50/1

Form: 04

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to beat a rival on first outing; appeared to fare better in weak contest at Epsom (7f, soft; fourth of five) last time; now returns to a deeper field and needs another step forward.
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3

(6)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:45 Brighton

Irezumi

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jim Boyle

2-36 with one of his wins coming here (1m2f, good to firm) in August last year, the other at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) in June; placed five times from six starts over C&D this year, but below form on soft the last twice; could do with the ground drying out, but considered if it does.

13/2

3

(10)

15th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:42 Brighton

Irezumi

9st 7lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Got back on the scoresheet with an emphatic win in classified event at Lingfield (11.6f) in June; ran to similar level when runner-up over C&D last month but his form has nosedived in last two runs; now drops back in grade but has a bit to prove again and he's a frequent slow starter.

14/1

11

(10)

11th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

14:47 Epsom

Irezumi

8st 7lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Jim Boyle

Used to be a notorious slow starter but he's been a bit better in that department since the summer and it was a solid effort in this headgear combination when second of five at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago; stayed on from the rear when third in an amateur riders' race over that C&D 12 days later; this is a notch above the standard he regularly contests, though.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
58,000gns foal, 230,000gns yearling; Le Havre half-brother to two winners, notably Bartholomeu Dias (1m-12.4f including GB AW/Australia turf); dam US 1m/GB 8.6f AW winner; major yard; heed the market signals.
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2nd

8

(10)

26th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Nottingham

Alhambra Palace

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear, headway from 3f out, hung left but went second against far rail over 1f out, kept on, just held

7/4

5th

13

(11)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:25 York

Alhambra Palace

8st 3lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Runner-up at Epsom (1m4f, good to firm) last month on second handicap start and has won his next two (1m4f/1m6f, good to soft/heavy); has travelled really well for those wins and he could have more left in the tank for trainer who has won two of the last four runnings (also saddles Lordship).

13/2

1st

7

(4)

2nd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:27 Sandown

Alhambra Palace

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: William Haggas

Has improved plenty since handicapping, getting off the mark by nearly 5l at Ascot (1m4f, good to soft) last Friday; has a good chance of staying the longer trip on breeding and 6lb penalty is unlikely to stop him if he's in the same form.

8/13

12th
4 (9)
Davideo

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
230,000gns yearling; Galileo half-brother to three winners, notably HK Group 1 scorers Time Warp and Glorious Forever; Derby entry; major stable; could well be above average; interesting debutant.
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1st

1

(1)

22nd May 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Davideo

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Dual Newmarket winner, a 1m2f maiden and 1m4f handicap (off 3lb lower); has been a bit all or nothing but returns as a 4yo now gelded and remains in his top yard; ran well on his previous AW start; dangerous.

5/2

1st

1

(1)

22nd May 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Davideo

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Dual Newmarket winner, a 1m2f maiden and 1m4f handicap (off 3lb lower); has been a bit all or nothing but returns as a 4yo now gelded and remains in his top yard; ran well on his previous AW start; dangerous.

5/2

7th

5

(12)

13th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newmarket

Davideo

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

raced wide early, midfield, niggled along 7f out, brief headway over 3f out, soon weakened

25/1

Form: 4

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Outran his 40-1 odds at Sandown (7f, soft; finished fourth) on debut; evidently has some ability but may be one for handicaps later on, perhaps even next year; yard's 2yo strike-rate remains modest.
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12th

9

(4)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

15:00 Haydock

Dancing In Paris

9st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ian Williams

Consistent sort who was third in this last year (good) and has gone close three times this season, including at Glorious Goodwood (1m6f, good to soft) last month; another good run when fourth of 13 at York (2m, good to firm) last time and he's a solid each-way contender.

8/1

6

(12)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Dancing In Paris

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ian Williams

Career-best form this season, beaten a neck by Spirit Mixer in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle (2m, AW) in June and another close second at Goodwood (1m6f, good to soft) 18 days ago; ran poorly when he tried front-running on penultimate start; up 2lb to another career-high mark, with a slight question about good to firm ground, but he has to be in serious calculations.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Siyouni half-brother to 7f-1m2f winner Arthur's Angel (including 2yo), out of Group-placed 7f AW 2yo winner; entered in next year's Irish 2,000 Guineas and Epsom Derby; market support should be heeded.
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5th

7

(2)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ayr

Mr Mistoffelees

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Often ran well last year, including on turf, and won at Newcastle (1m, AW) in October; however, he's finished down the field on both outings this season; he may be of greater interest when the blinkers return.

25/1

7th

9

(8)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

19:20 Redcar

Mr Mistoffelees

8st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Sam England

In good form in blinkers towards the end of last year, winning at Newcastle (1m, AW) in October; however, he has a poor strike-rate and wasn't at his best in cheekpieces at Newcastle (1m, AW) six weeks ago following a break; cheekpieces remain on today.

14/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
95,000gns yearling; brother to 1m/1m1f winner Glam De Vega; dam 7.5f-1m4f winner (including 2yo/Listed), closely related to 1m Group 1 winner Poetic Flare; one of several newcomers in the field; check the betting.
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1st

7

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

20:20 Hexham

Banderas

11st 11lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Sam England

Won a Southwell maiden hurdle (2m4f, good; first-time tongue-tie) and a Carlisle Flat handicap (2m1f, soft) last summer, but handicap hurdle debut in September was too bad to be true; however, he made a promising return here over 2m 17 days ago when shaping as though he'd improve for the outing; interesting back up in trip.

16/1

5th

4

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

18:45 Hexham

Banderas

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won a Southwell maiden hurdle (2m4f, good; first-time tongue-tie) and a Carlisle Flat handicap (2m1f, soft) last summer; off since September; likely to be better for the run.

10/1

7

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

14:42 Worcester

Banderas

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Came good over hurdles at third attempt, with clearcut success at Southwell (2m4f, good; first-time tongue-tie) in June, and added a Flat win one month later; could still have untapped potential over jumps; one to consider.

8/1

Non-runners

Banderas

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £128.70
Straight Forecast £102.47
Trifecta £527.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Torito

Telegraph:

Davideo

The Guardian:

Bloomwithgrace

TOPSPEED:

Supreme King

Daily Mirror:

Alhambra Palace

Daily Record:

Moush

The Times:

Dancing In Paris

D Express:

Goodfella

NEWMARKET:

Torito

Daily Mail:

Torito

The Sun:

Davideo

The Star:

Bloomwithgrace

POSTDATA:

Supreme King