December 19 / 17.30 Chelmsford (AW)

17.30

Standard To Slow

EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses in Bands C and D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5399.46
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses in Bands C and D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00

Form: 823362

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Settled better in first-time hood (retained) and ran as well as she ever has when second of ten at Kempton three weeks ago (6f); leading form claims on that evidence.
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4th

1

(5)

25th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Galaxy Gazer

9st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: James Tate

Off the mark in 6f novice event at Chelmsford last month; last of nine in C&D handicap since, having raced freely and had a wide trip; chance partly depends on whether she settles better this time.

10/1

9th

5

(9)

4th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Galaxy Gazer

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: James Tate

raced freely, prominent on outer

9/2

1st

5

(3)

19th Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Galaxy Gazer

8st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: James Tate

made all, ridden and went clear over 1f out, carried head awkwardly but ran on inside final furlong, comfortably

7/4

OUR TIP

Form: 1 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
The form of his Kempton win on last month's debut hasn't really been advertised but his market prominence suggested the win came as no surprise and he was comfortably on top at the finish; more to come and he should make a bold bid to concede weight all round.
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7th

11

(5)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

Maharajas Express

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ian Williams

Runner-up in this race last year and he scored off 1lb lower at Chester (5f, good) last July; never a threat on his reappearance at Lingfield (6f) last month but he pulled hard and this drop back in trip is a positive; usually comes from off the pace and has claims if he gets the breaks.

11/2

4th

1

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:45 Lingfield (AW)

Maharajas Express

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

Won three times over 5f on AW/turf last year; stays 6f perfectly well and can easily be excused his defeat on heavy ground in September but has fitness to prove after a seven-month break.

5/1

Form: 3

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Couldn't go overboard about the form of his debut third at Wolverhampton two weeks ago but it was at least something to build on.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(2)

1st Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Two Desserts

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Progressive; best effort when making all over 7f at Southwell last time (first-time tongue-tie, fifth has since won); should do better in handicaps, though step back to 6f isn't certain to suit.

9/1

1st

5

(6)

20th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:50 Southwell (AW)

Two Desserts

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Third in 6f events at Wolverhampton and Chelmsford last month; gelded since the latest of them and now tried in a tongue-tie; looks ready for a seventh furlong.

7/1

3rd

4

(5)

19th Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Two Desserts

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

prominent

11/2

Form: 5

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
66-1 and dropped away to finish a 10l fifth of nine over C&D 11 days ago; probably one for further down the line.
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2nd

9

(4)

9th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:30 Lingfield (AW)

Fayasel

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

held up in rear, good headway from 1f out, chased clear leader inside final 110yds, ran on

8/1

3rd

5

(9)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

21:00 Brighton

Fayasel

9st 5lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Couple of tough draws since switched to a visor from cheekpieces, finishing second on his side of the course at Lingfield back on turf last time; that was a decent effort in the circumstances and he should go well.

8/1

6th

2

(1)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Lingfield

Fayasel

9st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

awkward start, raced far side, prominent

8/1

11/2

Form: 3

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stayed on for a never-dangerous third of 11 over C&D last month; open to improvement but such progress will be needed if he is to come out on top.
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No / Draw
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1st

3

(1)

12th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Bluff

8st 13lb

J: William Carson

T: Robert Cowell

Promising debut in 6f contest here ten weeks ago, keeping on for third of 11; that form is working out well and he looks an interesting contender with improvement on the cards; one of his siblings scored over 5f.

5/2

1

(6)

20th Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bluff

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Robert Cowell

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam a maiden half-sister to 12.5f AW Listed winner Cepheus; first 2yo runner of the season for her yard and likely best watched.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

10

(3)

16th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Ritarocks

8st 13lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Phil McEntee

0-8 and has little worthwhile form; opposed.

40/1

10th

13

(9)

30th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Ritarocks

9st 1lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Phil McEntee

always behind

66/1

10th

10

(5)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:40 Yarmouth

Ritarocks

8st 6lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

Well beaten in her three handicaps (5f/6f) and would be a surprise winner.

50/1

Non-runners

Ritarocks

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £3.30
Straight Forecast £3.56
Trifecta £5.20

Selections

RP Ratings:

Galaxy Gazer

SPOTLIGHT:

Maharajas Express

The Times:

Two Desserts

The Guardian:

Bluff

The Star:

Two Desserts

TOPSPEED:

Galaxy Gazer

POSTDATA:

Galaxy Gazer

Daily Mail:

Galaxy Gazer

The Sun:

Galaxy Gazer

Daily Record:

Galaxy Gazer

NEWMARKET:

Maharajas Express

Telegraph:

Maharajas Express

D Express:

Maharajas Express

Daily Mirror:

Maharajas Express