November 12 / 20.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.00

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

  • 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 II)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/10 (Won)

  • Win: £1.67
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 23 BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising second of 14 at Newbury in September (6f, good); raced freely and didn't see things out on soft ground at Nottingham last month; leading form claims but there's a suspicion he is not entirely straightforward.
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2nd

8

(7)

30th Apr 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Tough Enough

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Won at Sandown (7f, good to soft) in August 2023 but unplaced in 13 starts since and last of 12 here (7f) in January; mark continues to fall but he has a lot to prove back in trip after a break; regular hood removed.

25/1

62

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Tough Enough

9st 2lb

T: Antony Brittain

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7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 20 BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second on his Yarmouth debut in September (6f, good to soft) but he took a backward step at Redcar six weeks ago (7f), reportedly not travelling after an incident in the first half of the race; hooded for those but left off today; still has time to deliver on that initial promise.
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7th

2

(3)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Salisbury

Ararat

9st 13lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Front-runner who won twice over 6f at Southwell last year when trained by Robert Cowell, the most recent coming in October off 2lb higher; visor worn on his final start for that yard is left off for this stable debut (bought for 9,500gns).

10/1

4th

1

(5)

7th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Ararat

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Robert Cowell

Front-runner whose three wins for David Simcock, including here, came over 7f; added two more victories over this trip round Southwell last autumn but not at best since and the first-time visor will need to help over tonight's easier 6f.

10/1

6th

6

(7)

16th Feb 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ararat

9st 5lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Robert Cowell

Form has regressed since completing a Southwell double in the autumn; back on last winning mark and Harry Vigors takes off a bonus 7lb but chance hinges on whether a turnaround materialises.

14/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
160,000gns yearling; dam a 6f 2yo/1m Listed winner (RPR 99) out of a Group 2 winner; likely type on paper and the betting should provide clues.
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3rd

3

(1)

12th Nov 2022

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0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Call Me Diego

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: David Loughnane

dwelt start, soon recovered and prominent, ridden and went third under 2f out, no chance with winner but kept on well inside final furlong

10/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal of an unraced half-sister to 2m Listed winner Justice Belle; stable not prolific with 2yos in recent seasons.
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3rd

13

(2)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Tiger Bay

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Henry Candy

Reappeared with a useful Listed win at Newmarket (6f, good) in May but has been found wanting in Group 3s since and looks best watched after being brought down in a bad accident at York last month.

22/1

9

(4)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:30 York

Tiger Bay

9st 2lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Improved form when Listed winner against her own sex at Newmarket (6f, good) and that form has been firmly boosted by the clear runner-up Frost At Dawn; however, two lesser performances have followed in Group 3s at Haydock and here and she needs a much bigger run today.

16/1

4

(1)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:45 York

Tiger Bay

9st 6lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Took a good step forward when winning a 6f Listed event at Newmarket in May; never a threat in a 7f Group 3 at Haydock since and likely vulnerable to the 3yos.

16/1

14/1

Form:

Last run: 109 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
40-1, slowly away and never in contention in a 6f maiden at Goodwood in July; has undergone wind surgery since; bred to do much better.
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6th

6

(2)

16th Jun 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harry Magnus

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

His last win was over two years ago and he has record of 70767787 since December; mark continues to tumble but he has lots to prove and needs a major upturn in form.

16/1

7th

8

(1)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Redcar

Harry Magnus

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

His mark continues to tumble but he hasn't been shaping as though he's about to take advantage; a first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.

16/1

7th

8

(1)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Redcar

Harry Magnus

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

His mark continues to tumble but he hasn't been shaping as though he's about to take advantage; a first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.

16/1

Form: 508

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in two runs for Andre Fabre and she fared no better on her recent stable debut (C&D); handicaps more suitable in time.
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6th

9

(8)

12th Nov 2022

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0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lasting Impression

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Archie Watson

never better than mid-division, pushed along over 1f out, made no impression

20/1

8th

5

(4)

31st Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lasting Impression

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Hinted at ability in two turf outings for Andre Fabre in August, appearing to find 7f too far on the second occasion; half-sister to a Group 3 turf winner and an AW winner, while her sire is 30-127 (24%) here in the past five seasons; interesting to see how she fares in the market on stable debut; yard also runs Probable.

6/1

Form: 38

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise on his Kempton debut last month (6f) but he took a backward step upped to 7f at Lingfield 16 days ago; hood joins the tongue-tie today; still capable of better.
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11th

10

(11)

26th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Berkshire Cruz

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Grace Harris

Didn't progress for Andrew Balding; well beaten in two starts for this yard, including after a second wind operation in July, and little appeal from a wide draw.

66/1

12th

5

(13)

9th Oct 2023

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:22 Windsor

Berkshire Cruz

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Grace Harris

held up in rear

33/1

8th
7 (10)
Monty Bay

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
78,000gns yearling; half-brother to 8.4f winner Grifter (RPR 79); dam a 1m 2yo winner (81); likely to need a greater test of stamina in time but worth a market check all the same.
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6th

4

(9)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

17:15 Salisbury

Monty Bay

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

upset in stalls, took keen hold, prominent, weakened over 1f out

4/1

2nd

1

(1)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

17:10 Salisbury

Monty Bay

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Clive Cox

took keen hold, prominent

7/2

3rd

4

(4)

14th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

16:25 York

Monty Bay

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

midfield

6/1

12/1

Form: 7

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
33-1 into 18-1 on his York debut last month (6f, good to soft) but having raced prominently and travelled well he was left behind when the pace increased; may be seen to better effect with that run behind him.
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10th

9

(4)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Field Of View

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

Lightly raced 3yo whose fifth of seven at Chelmsford (5f, Polytrack) 18 days ago was a step in the right direction, and he's 3lb lower today; however, he needs something extra if he's to post a first win.

10/1

10th

9

(4)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Field Of View

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

Lightly raced 3yo whose fifth of seven at Chelmsford (5f, Polytrack) 18 days ago was a step in the right direction, and he's 3lb lower today; however, he needs something extra if he's to post a first win.

10/1

1

23rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

15:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Field Of View

9st 11lb

T: John Quinn

10th
6 (5)
Mikka

66/1

Form:

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dropped away to finish a remote last of ten on his debut at Doncaster last week (6f, heavy); not easily recommended.
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10th

12

(1)

23rd Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mikka

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

0-10, but he didn't finish far behind Gidwa and Bernard Spierpoint when third of ten over C&D 13 days ago having not enjoyed the clearest of runs; still needs a bit more, though.

8/1

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Trifecta £24.00

Selections

RP Ratings:

Tough Enough

SPOTLIGHT:

Ararat

The Times:

Field Of View

NEWMARKET:

Ararat

Telegraph:

Ararat

The Star:

Ararat

POSTDATA:

Tough Enough

The Guardian:

Tough Enough

Daily Mail:

Tough Enough

D Express:

Tough Enough

Daily Mirror:

Tough Enough

The Sun:

Tough Enough

Daily Record:

Tough Enough