December 03 / 17.50 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.50

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talkSPORT Powered By Fans EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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talkSPORT Powered By Fans EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 53 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a promising start to his career at Doncaster in October (7f, soft) and confirmed that promise when third of 14 at Kempton last month, having to wait for a gap in the straight; longer trip a plus on pedigree and he is one of the likelier winners.
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4th

1

(1)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Mighty River

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: James Tate

C&D winner (good; 4lb higher today) in June; not so hot back here on good to firm next time, albeit in a better race, and although he wasn't beaten far at Chelmsford (AW) on latest start, that was in only seventh of 11; faces fewer rivals this time but not top of the list.

9/1

7th

9

(10)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Mighty River

9st 5lb

J: Neil Callan

T: James Tate

Successful at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) and Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) last winter and added another win at Newmarket (1m2f, good) in June; not so good back there last time, albeit in a better race, and others are higher up the list.

8/1

9th

9

(3)

14th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Mighty River

8st 13lb

J: Neil Callan

T: James Tate

Ten races and usually seriously involved, this season's exception on soft ground; best efforts came in 1m2f handicaps on good ground under Neil Callan at Newmarket on last two starts, the latter a C&D win since which the second and fourth have both won; not harshly treated with 4lb rise.

10/1

7/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 72

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Green when seventh at Newmarket on his debut in October (7f, good to soft); prominent in the market and ran very well when second over C&D 19 days ago, having to burrow his way through a gap on the rail in the straight and staying on well when in the clear; still capable of better and he's a key player in this field.
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2

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:50 Kempton

Burdett Road

11st 6lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: James Owen

Not in top form since returned to the Flat but solid hurdles record (1121322) suggests a resurgence is likely; ran creditably, albeit fortunate to finish second the way things panned out, in the Champion Hurdle when last seen in this sphere; has the best chance at the weights.

4/5

6th

3

(2)

26th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Burdett Road

9st 7lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

Runner-up (albeit fortunate) in the Champion Hurdle in March and easily made all in this last year (soft; seems versatile ground-wise); he enjoyed the run of the race 12 months ago and hasn't shone on his two Flat starts this year, but he drops back in grade today and may once more benefit from an uncontested lead; could make another bold bid now back here.

7/1

8th

4

(8)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Burdett Road

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Won the Golden Gates Handicap at this meeting in 2023 (1m2f, good to firm) and was a Listed winner at Newmarket (1m4f, soft) last September; runner-up in the Champion Hurdle in March, albeit fortunate; failed to settle when tailed off back on the Flat at Sandown (2m) last month and this drop back in trip seems a likely plus, but a Flat career best is required.

20/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
120,000gns yearling; brother to 7f-1m1f winner Feliciana De Vega (including Group 3; RPR 111) and half-brother to 7f-1m winner Abnaa (73); dam a Listed winner (111); enough appeal on paper to warrant a market check.
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5th

2

(3)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:58 Redcar

Order Of Malta

10st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Hugo Palmer

Record of 1-11 but he's well handicapped on his best form last season and was beaten less than 2l when fifth in a Class 4 at Chester (10.3f, good) last time; hood is now removed but he could be dangerous on this drop back in grade.

6/1

5th

6

(8)

4th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

14:30 Chester

Order Of Malta

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Well beaten after racing far too freely on heavy ground here (12.3f; first-time hood) in June and needs to settle better today but ran well on both previous Chester starts and may benefit from this drop back in trip.

13/2

5th

4

(7)

15th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:04 Chester

Order Of Malta

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

A fair 1m2f winner in 2023 who shaped well on his seasonal return when fourth of seven over C&D last month; he can make his presence felt with a hood added.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
680,000gns yearling; half-sister to Group 1 winner Cursory Glance (RPR 112) and three other winners; dam a 1m2f winner (77); one of two well-bred debutantes for the Gosdens and the betting should guide.
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9th

6

(8)

12th Sep 2024

Good

1m 6f 115y

Class 1

15:35 Doncaster

Sweet Memories

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Listed winner at Newmarket (1m4f, soft) last August followed by a Group 3 second on the other track there (1m4f, good to firm); made a respectable return in the Lancashire Oaks at Haydock this July, before a lesser show at Deauville (1m4f, soft) in another Group 2; below form both starts in cheekpieces, including last time; needs a career best but 1m6f is well worth a go if she's back on song.

18/1

4th

6

(8)

6th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 175y

Class 1

14:40 Haydock

Sweet Memories

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Listed winner at Newmarket (1m4f, soft) last August on third start, and good second in Group 3 on the other course there (1m4f, good to firm) next time; below par at Ascot in October but retains potential for her top yard, which was won this nine times (stable runs two today); not discounted.

10/1

Form: 8

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Derby entrant; 22-1 and never threatened in a 1m maiden at York eight weeks ago; can do better in time but others are more appealing today.
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7

(2)

25th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

16:01 Newbury

Ithacas Arrow

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Juvenile hurdle winner on heavy ground in March; five months off before doing well back on the Flat this August/September, notably when clearcut winner at Chester (1m4f, soft); third in useful 1m5f event here (heavy) five weeks ago; major each-way claims.

9/2

3rd

15

(11)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 61y

Class 2

14:05 Newbury

Ithacas Arrow

8st 4lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Juvenile hurdle winner on heavy ground in March; five months off before showing improved Flat form when a close second at Goodwood (1m6f, soft) and clearcut winner last Saturday at Chester (1m4f, soft); up another 5lb; a rising force, with more to prove away from soft ground but the recent rain looks a big positive.

11/1

1st

4

(4)

14th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:15 Chester

Ithacas Arrow

11st 5lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Juvenile hurdle winner in March and returned from five months off to finish a good close second back on the Flat at Goodwood (1m6f, soft) three weeks ago; pulled 4l clear of the third so a 3lb rise looks more than fair.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to bumper/2m hurdle winner Staging Post; dam unraced half-sister to 1m2f Listed winners Parasol (AW and turf) and Mot Juste (also Irish Oaks second); appealing pedigree and he needs a market check.
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1

(1)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

19:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Bunt

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Pearce

His turn was looking near when runner-up in three handicaps during early 2024 but he's been out for a long time and returns after a wind operation; best to let the market guide.

6/1

2nd

6

(4)

24th Mar 2024

Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 4

13:20 Doncaster

The Bunt

10st 6lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Simon Pearce

Lightly raced 4yo whose turn looks near, having finished a good second in a couple of 2m AW contests since handicapping; possibilities provided he's as effective on turf and back down in trip.

4/1

2nd

1

(3)

11th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

15:27 Lingfield (AW)

The Bunt

9st 10lb

J: George Wood

T: Simon Pearce

led, headed 1f out, kept on

7/2

Form: 3

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Encouraging start to his career when third of nine over the extended 1m here two weeks ago; should be better suited by the extra yardage and he is one to take seriously.
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9

30th Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

14:25 Wincanton

Demilion

11st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Alexandra Dunn

Some useful Flat form in 2023 and his hurdle mark continues to fall, but tailed off/pulled up the last twice and needs to turn things around.

20/1

9

30th Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

14:25 Wincanton

Demilion

11st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Alexandra Dunn

Some useful Flat form in 2023 and his hurdle mark continues to fall, but tailed off/pulled up the last twice and needs to turn things around.

20/1

5

13th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 5f 137y

Class 5

15:38 Exeter

Demilion

11st 3lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Alexandra Dunn

Not beaten far when fifth from off the pace over C&D two runs back and it was over 2m when never counting at Chepstow; this race looks more suitable.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Closely related to winners Australian Angel (1m3f-1m6f; RPR 90), New Angel (1m AW; RPR 75) and Eagle Terrace (2m hurdle); dam US 8.5f-10.5f turf/AW winner (including Grade 3; 102), half-sister to Gold Cup/Irish Leger winner Order Of St George; likely type on pedigree and interesting to see how she goes in the betting, especially in relation to stablemate Sweet Memories.
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1st

2

(9)

10th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

17:05 Catterick

Cloud Angel

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Archie Watson

pushed along soon after start, in rear, headway and prominent after 2f, carried badly right after 3f

9/2

3rd

3

(7)

27th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

20:10 Salisbury

Cloud Angel

9st 9lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

raced in second, ridden over 2f out, kept on, lost second towards finish

8/1

10th

9

(5)

29th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Leicester

Cloud Angel

8st 8lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Archie Watson

Faded to towards rear in AW novice events at Wolverhampton (9.4f) in December and Kempton (1m3f) this month, albeit with her fifth of six in the latter appearing to be fair form in very warm company; has since changed hands and left the Gosdens.

16/1

Form: 60

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished a long way behind Burdett Road over C&D last month; handicaps more suitable after this.
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4th

7

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 150y

14:25 Naas

Club Manager

11st 4lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Not the most consistent sort but enters calculations on last month's second over 2m at this venue, when those behind included King Kali (fourth) who was returning after a lengthy absence; three seconds from his last five starts, but lesser displays in between; blinkered first time.

13/2

2nd

4

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:22 Wexford

Club Manager

11st 9lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual-purpose; sole success over hurdles came off 3lb lower at Bellewstown (2m1f, gd-yld) in April 2024 for Gavin Cromwell; yet to really hit form for this stable, though did run ok over 2m4f here in August; drops in trip and place chance if repeats that off 3lb lower.

12/1

2nd

4

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:22 Wexford

Club Manager

11st 9lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual-purpose; sole success over hurdles came off 3lb lower at Bellewstown (2m1f, gd-yld) in April 2024 for Gavin Cromwell; yet to really hit form for this stable, though did run ok over 2m4f here in August; drops in trip and place chance if repeats that off 3lb lower.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
28,000gns foal, 78,000gns yearling; half-sister to Montaly (1m-2m2f, including Group 2; RPR 114) as well as three other winners; dam a Listed-placed winner in Italy; stable's newcomers usually better for a run.
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8

25th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:33 Worcester

Charlotte Square

10st 5lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Ryan Potter

11-race maiden (Flat/hurdles) and she's struggled at massive prices in her six hurdle races; long way out of the weights again and can only be watched back in trip.

66/1

8

12th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Worcester

Charlotte Square

10st 2lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Ryan Potter

Not yet shown much over hurdles, including in two handicaps; best watched from 12lb out of the weights.

50/1

9th

9

11th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

15:07 Hereford

Charlotte Square

10st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Ryan Potter

Minor form so far, most recently on the AW and a 2m3f handicap here (pulled up) in October; needs lots more from 7lb wrong.

33/1

Form: 03

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second run was better than her debut, plugging on for third at Nottingham in October (1m, soft); extra distance in her favour but she does need improvement.
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8th

3

(1)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Ciara Storm

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

22-race maiden who failed to beat a rival home following a two-month break at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) 15 days ago; others preferred.

66/1

8

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Ciara Storm

9st 0lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Exposed maiden; neither run back from her summer break points to her being the answer this time.

33/1

8

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Ciara Storm

9st 0lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Exposed maiden; neither run back from her summer break points to her being the answer this time.

33/1

Form: 06

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
He has run to a similar level in two runs this autumn, more recently finishing over 8l behind Burdett Road here 19 days ago; handicaps more suitable after this.
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15th

3

(10)

26th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

16:55 Doncaster

Lawmaker

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Defied absence to win on stable debut at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in January; this drop back in trip may help but he's been soundly beaten in sixth the last twice (1m4f/2m, AW) and needs to get back on track.

20/1

15th

3

(10)

26th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

16:55 Doncaster

Lawmaker

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Defied absence to win on stable debut at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in January; this drop back in trip may help but he's been soundly beaten in sixth the last twice (1m4f/2m, AW) and needs to get back on track.

20/1

Form:

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
300-1 for her Kempton debut last month (1m) and finished well beaten; hard to recommend.
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7th

2

(6)

13th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bend The Light

8st 9lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Sylvester Kirk

Both starts at Kempton, outpaced over 1m then outstayed over 1m3f; may improve for this extended 1m1f but has plenty to find on bare figures; handicaps a better option after this.

100/1

5th

5

(5)

11th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Bend The Light

8st 8lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Sylvester Kirk

Half-sister to a French 9.5f AW winner but she was 300-1 when well beaten on her debut over 1m here in November.

100/1

9

(2)

3rd Dec 2022

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bend The Light

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Sylvester Kirk

300-1 for her Kempton debut last month (1m) and finished well beaten; hard to recommend.

66/1

Non-runners

Lawmaker, Bend The Light

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £8.70
Straight Forecast £7.42
Trifecta £69.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Burdett Road

RP Ratings:

Mighty River

Daily Mirror:

Cloud Angel

The Times:

Demilion

The Guardian:

Mighty River

The Star:

Mighty River

POSTDATA:

Burdett Road

NEWMARKET:

Burdett Road

Telegraph:

Burdett Road

Daily Mail:

Burdett Road

D Express:

Burdett Road

The Sun:

Burdett Road

Daily Record:

Burdett Road