December 08 / 18.00 Chelmsford (AW)

18.00

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EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5399.46
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 53

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Confirmed the promise of his Newbury debut by finishing third of 12 over 6f at Lingfield 19 days ago; still looked in need of the experience there and he remains capable of better; strong form claims.
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2nd

2

(6)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Ffos Las

Beelzebub

9st 8lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Tumbled down the weights for three yards on the AW and took advantage of a lenient turf mark for his new trainer, without the usual headgear, under Myla Coppins at Windsor last Monday; had a good bit in hand there and has no penalty for it; obvious chance.

4/5

1st

7

(10)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:45 Windsor

Beelzebub

9st 5lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

All three wins at 6f and 7f on artificial surfaces; on a losing run of over two years but he acts on turf and is on a useful mark for his latest new yard on the pick of his 2025 form; usually wears aids but none today.

14/1

10th

6

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Beelzebub

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Loughnane

Three wins from 32 starts; unlucky not to go closer when fourth of 11 here over 6f last month but he failed to build on that when seventh here ten days ago; steps back up to 7f.

10/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 54

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
He has recorded an RPR of 71 in two 6f novice events this autumn, keeping on for fourth on his AW debut (Tapeta) last month but never really threatening; should run his race but others look stronger.
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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

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal of an unraced half-sister to multiple French 1m4f Group 2 winner Policy Maker as well as two other Group-race winners; stable can ready a newcomer but 6f looks on the sharp side on breeding.
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9th

9

(4)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Popular Dream

8st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Derek Shaw

Yard quiet so far this year and this C&D regular has been given a break since below par here in March; on a career-low mark now, 4lb below his last winning figure, but needs a revival.

14/1

8th

5

(9)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Popular Dream

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Four-time C&D winner, the latest in January off a 2lb higher mark; however, he seems to be going through the motions at present, never dangerous when sixth last time; others preferred.

12/1

7/2

Form: 5

Last run: 123 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Just 3-1 for her Windsor debut in August (6f, good to firm) when she was far too green to do herself justice, eventually beaten over 5l into fifth; no surprise to see her leave that effort well behind her today.
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3rd

5

(3)

25th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Sofia Cat

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Consistent in sprint novice events, most recently fourth at Wolverhampton; in good hands and looks open to progress now handicapping at an ordinary level; one to consider.

3/1

4th

8

(4)

26th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

14:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sofia Cat

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

Has shown ability in two starts over 6f four months apart, including when fourth of seven at Chelmsford (Polytrack) 18 days ago; will need to improve over this shorter trip to bother a few of these, though.

16/1

4th

10

(6)

8th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Sofia Cat

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

Just 3-1 for her Windsor debut in August (6f, good to firm) when she was far too green to do herself justice, eventually beaten over 5l into fifth; no surprise to see her leave that effort well behind her today.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
75,000gns yearling; dam a maiden sister to 1m-1m2f winner Auspicion; stable aren't renowned for winning 2yo newcomers and he has a fair standard to aim at on debut.
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6th

10

(3)

9th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Fornham St Martin

8st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Debut in December appears to be clearly his best form; hard to fancy on the evidence of his two AW handicaps (5f and 7f) this summer but the dam's side encourages an attempt at 1m and he has tongue tied first time.

14/1

9th

6

(1)

28th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Fornham St Martin

9st 6lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Stuart Williams

Drawn widest when returning from a 99-day absence (and a gelding operation) at Wolverhampton five weeks ago; 2lb lower, and still unexposed as a handicapper; dam was a 1m/8.6f winner, so he could improve for this extra yardage; consult the market for advice.

12/1

7th

4

(9)

25th May 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fornham St Martin

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Stuart Williams

No progress when well held in three runs (5f/6f) during the winter but he's been gelded since and is a possible improver now switched to a handicap; needs watching in market on his return.

12/1

Form:

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
40-1, slowly away and ran green on her Lingfield debut 19 days ago (finished well behind Beelzebub); likely one for the longer term.
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7th

1

(6)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

20:10 Yarmouth

Annie Law

9st 10lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: James Fanshawe

in touch with leaders on near side of group

5/1

5th

2

(7)

4th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Annie Law

9st 12lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: James Fanshawe

Below par in three runs this year but is now 4lb below her last winning mark for a yard that's hit a purple patch of late; can pull hard and will need to settle back up from 6f but she'll be happier on today's faster surface.

14/1

4th

1

(1)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:00 Yarmouth

Annie Law

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

A winner on the AW and turf (all ground fine); hasn't been at her best in either run this season but likely to turn a corner at some point; fairly treated.

4/1

Form: 70

Last run: 150 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form in two 6f runs at Windsor in the summer; gelded after second run; improvement is required.
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12th

13

(12)

19th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Opportunity Knocks

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Dean Ivory

slowly away, took keen hold, towards rear

50/1

11th

12

(12)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Opportunity Knocks

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Dean Ivory

Exposed maiden; some promise over the winter, including C&D, but he's been well beaten in three runs back from a five-month absence; best watched.

50/1

8th

10

(2)

14th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Opportunity Knocks

8st 12lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Dean Ivory

Poor maiden handicapper who arrives out of sorts; visor goes on now but he's hard to warm to.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
130,000gns yearling; dam a 7f-1m winner in Gernmany (including Listed; RPR 106), herself from a good family; powerful stable can ready a newcomer and the market should be revealing.
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2

(11)

27th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Baahill

9st 7lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

130,000gns yearling who's out of a 7f-1m (including Listed) winner in Germany, herself from a good family; powerful yard can ready a newcomer and the market should be revealing from a wide stall.

3/1

1

(9)

8th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Baahill

9st 7lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

130,000gns yearling; dam a 7f-1m winner in Gernmany (including Listed; RPR 106), herself from a good family; powerful stable can ready a newcomer and the market should be revealing.

5/1

9/2

Form: 65323

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Placed in his last three starts, recording his best RPR to date (79) when third in a Newbury nursery in October (6f, heavy); drawn widest but he sets the standard and is fully effective on Polytrack.
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6th

8

(13)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Fierce

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Placed in all three runs this year, racing wide when third of nine at Beverley (5f, good) ten days ago; trainer, who also saddles Tiriac, has won the last two runnings of this race.

7/1

3rd

3

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Beverley

Fierce

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Paul Midgley

Came good twice last summer and he's knocking at the door again, doing his best work late on when second at Carlisle (5f, good) four weeks ago; one of the likelier candidates.

9/2

2nd

6

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Fierce

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Paul Midgley

Placed in AW contest on reappearance and has a fighting chance provided he builds on that effort; still well treated on his two wins (handicap/claimer) last summer.

10/1

Form: 522242

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
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8th

1

(8)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:55 Doncaster

Radio Goo Goo

9st 12lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

8/1

9th

3

(2)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:15 Chester

Radio Goo Goo

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

prominent, pressed leader over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

6/1

Non-runners

Fierce, Radio Goo Goo

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £12.10
Straight Forecast £15.51
Trifecta £24.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Beelzebub

The Guardian:

Fierce

Telegraph:

Baahill

Daily Record:

Radio Goo Goo

Daily Mirror:

Baahill

RP Ratings:

Beelzebub

POSTDATA:

Beelzebub

The Times:

Beelzebub

The Sun:

Beelzebub

Daily Mail:

Fierce

D Express:

Fierce

The Star:

Fierce