November 12 / 19.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.30

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Talksport Powered By Fans EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5372.99
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Talksport Powered By Fans EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

1/2 (Won)

  • Win: £1.29
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 221621 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Still on the up judged on his two runs for George Boughey, finishing second in a Haydock nursery before a ready 5f win here last month (form looks strong); has to concede 14lb or more to his rivals and he's untested over 6f but he still looks the likeliest winner in this field.
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1

(8)

27th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Al Dasim

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

Progressed in leaps and bounds last winter, winning five on the bounce at Wolverhampton and Meydan; clearly best effort when quickening smartly to win Group 3 (6f, good) on latter course; only seventh of 15 in Group 1 there when last seen in March but he wasn't beaten far and may not have reached his limit just yet; respected.

8/1

1st

1

(6)

12th Nov 2022

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0m 6f 20y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Dasim

10st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: George Boughey

pressed leader, led 2f out, soon ridden and went clear, comfortably

1/2

3

(5)

22nd Oct 2022

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Al Dasim

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: George Boughey

Has had a solid campaign over 5f (including on good to soft) and made it two wins from seven starts when landing 5f AW novice ten days ago; only sixth on sole previous Listed run and he's seemingly exposed, but this step up to 6f is worth exploring and he's an each-way contender.

12/1

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
70,000gns foal, £80,000 yearling; half-brother to 1m winner Lafan (RPR 86); dam half-sister to French 1m1f Listed winner; withdrawn after playing up in the stalls on his intended debut in May (20-1 at the time; gelded soon after); market instructive.
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2nd

3

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Sergeant Pep

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Twice a runner-up over 6f this winter, including here, but he raced too freely in one 7f run and he still has to prove he needs this far.

7/2

3rd

7

(10)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Sergeant Pep

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

He has finished second on his last two attempts at this trip, chasing home Hundred Caps at Southwell 17 days ago; 4lb better off with his old rival today; each-way claims.

8/1

2nd

5

(4)

20th Jan 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Sergeant Pep

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Ran encouragingly at Lingfield (6f) on belated return to AW and the step up to 7f provides an excuse for subsequent effort; remains well treated on best turf form; possibilities.

13/2

50/1

  • Place: £15.00

Form: 78

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in a couple of 6f Pontefract runs in recent months; handicaps likely to see him in a better light after this.
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3rd

5

(7)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Redcar

Bay Of Hope

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Made it sixth-time lucky when landing C&D handicap (good) in June and placed in two of three runs since, including a rallying third at Ripon (6f) three weeks ago; has form on soft and interesting back at 7f.

8/1

3rd

2

(3)

30th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Ripon

Bay Of Hope

9st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

prominent

8/1

4th

7

(9)

3rd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:40 Nottingham

Bay Of Hope

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Off the mark with 7f win on seasonal debut at Redcar (good) in June, after a break, and placed off today's mark over that trip at Ayr (soft) last month; not sure to benefit from today's drop back in trip but, after only seven runs, he's not yet fully exposed.

8/1

4th
4 (10)
Ertebat

5/1

Form: 5

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Attracted some market support on his Nottingham debut last month (6f, soft) but he was left behind by the principals inside the final furlong; should fare better at some point but he's drawn wide and improvement is required.
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7th

6

(4)

8th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

19:12 Nottingham

Ertebat

9st 12lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Hugo Palmer

Two good 6f runs in May, winning at Pontefract before chasing home a rapid improver at Newmarket; not so good over 7f twice since; returns to this trip with new headgear tried.

10/1

7th

9

(5)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Thirsk

Ertebat

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

Made good progress since handicapping, winning at Pontefract last month (6f, good; these accessories for the first time) and then chasing home Quinault (won twice since) at Newmarket a fortnight later; reportedly didn't face the kickback when disappointing at Kempton 13 days ago; still has more to come back on turf.

5/1

7th

9

(9)

7th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:20 Kempton (AW)

Ertebat

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

slowly into stride, held up in rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and no impression from 3f out

11/2

14/1

Form: 25

Last run: 150 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten under 4l in her two 5f turf runs in June; a good step forward will be needed to trouble the principals on this AW debut.
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6th

1

(5)

15th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Billys Joy

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: David Evans

hampered start and slowly into stride, soon recovered and in touch with leaders on inner

7/1

6th

6

(7)

3rd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

Billys Joy

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: David Evans

Consistent rather than progressive in her first four starts; form dipped at Southwell on New Year's Day; still has time to do better but such progress is a requirement.

12/1

6th
10 (3)
Mayz

100/1

Form: 80

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
She needs to leave her two turf efforts well behind her now switched to AW.
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7th

12

(5)

16th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

16:45 Windsor

Mayz

8st 12lb

J: William Carson

T: John Gallagher

in touch with leaders

10/1

2nd

8

(8)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:10 Ffos Las

Mayz

8st 13lb

J: William Carson

T: John Gallagher

raced wide early, in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader over 3f out, led over 2f out, soon headed, rallied inside final 110yds, no match for winner

13/2

8th

5

(8)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Chepstow

Mayz

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: John Gallagher

Recent thirds have come on good and soft ground and previous two efforts on faster surfaces weren't great; respected otherwise as she's only 3lb higher than for last year's Windsor win (1m, heavy).

13/2

Form: 09

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field on his Navan debut last month (for Ger Lyons); tailed off over 5f here on Monday's stable debut; hard to recommend.
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8th

8

(1)

24th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:20 Lingfield (AW)

Spice Rack

8st 13lb

J: William Carver

T: Simon Hodgson

Has done most racing in sprints, again finishing last in first-time headgear latest; today's stiffer test may help on pedigree but it's hard to find any other positives.

20/1

5th

6

(1)

10th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Spice Rack

9st 4lb

J: William Carver

T: Simon Hodgson

Sold out of Ger Lyons' yard for 20,000gns shortly after a modest debut at Navan in October; well beaten at big prices in all three runs for his new yard including on handicap debut at Kempton (7f; raced freely) last month; cheekpieces now go on and he needs a transformation back at this trip.

25/1

11th

9

(6)

17th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:40 Kempton (AW)

Spice Rack

9st 2lb

J: William Carver

T: Simon Hodgson

Sold out of Ger Lyons' yard for 20,000gns shortly after a modest debut at Navan in October; well beaten in two runs for his new yard but stepping up to 7f will suit, as will the move into low-grade handicaps; too soon to write him off.

20/1

10/1

Form: 8

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
One of the market principals ahead of last month's Newcastle debut but he ran to just a modest level in finishing eighth of nine; a big step forward is needed.
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8th

1

(8)

16th Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:00 Southwell (AW)

Dream Mission

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Modest form in qualifying runs at 6f/5f; however, there were signs of improvement from a high draw at Wolverhampton recently, is out of a Tapeta winner and has quite a handy pedigree so can improve now handicapping.

5/1

6th

1

(11)

26th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dream Mission

9st 7lb

J: Sydney Cale

T: Archie Watson

Just poor form in two 6f novice events on Tapeta this autumn; drawn widest on this drop in trip; hard to recommend.

33/1

8th

3

(9)

12th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dream Mission

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Archie Watson

always towards rear, ridden 2f out, ran green and hung left over 1f out, never on terms

10/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
50,000gns yearling; half-brother to a 1m winner in Denmark; fair standard to aim at on debut but worth a market check.
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6th

6

(4)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:42 Lingfield

Hitched

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: David Simcock

A regular on the AW here (three wins) who's much higher in the weights than when last seen frequently on turf; generally consistent but whether he's up to this mark on grass is the leading question, and Quamby looks his trainer's best chance.

25/1

13th

14

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Hitched

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: David Simcock

Four-time winner over 1m/1m2f here and just 1lb higher than when beating a dual subsequent winner at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) in January, but he has the outside stall and will require some luck given his come-from-behind style.

25/1

4th

6

(4)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hitched

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: David Simcock

C&D win in January off a 1lb lower mark; not so good twice since but he is not the type to stay down for long.

15/2

100/1

Form: 06

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in two runs this autumn; minor handicaps more suitable after today.
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1st

3

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Lingfield

H Key Lails

9st 8lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Races mainly on AW where he has six wins; 1-15 in this sphere and may be worth waiting until he returns to AW.

11/2

3rd

3

(7)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

H Key Lails

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Michael Attwater

Consistent spell under Ryan Kavanagh during the winter but resumes from a short break still on a career-high mark as a result (3lb above his highest successful rating); more likely than most to give his running, though, possibly from the front again.

5/1

3rd

2

(7)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

H Key Lails

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Michael Attwater

Dual course winner who has been running well since landing a handicap at Lingfield (1m, AW) in November; can go well again.

5/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £3.50
Straight Forecast £3.13
Trifecta £110.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Al Dasim

The Star:

Sergeant Pep

RP Ratings:

Al Dasim

POSTDATA:

Al Dasim

NEWMARKET:

Al Dasim

The Times:

Al Dasim

Telegraph:

Al Dasim

The Guardian:

Al Dasim

Daily Mail:

Al Dasim

D Express:

Al Dasim

Daily Mirror:

Al Dasim

The Sun:

Al Dasim

Daily Record:

Al Dasim