April 25 / 16.10 Epsom

16.10

Good To Soft

Stephen Wallis Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5940
  • 1m 0f 113y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Stephen Wallis Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 926-83

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
0-5 but he was a good third of six in a handicap at Nottingham (1m2f, soft) a fortnight ago and shaped as though he may benefit from this drop back in trip; trainer won this in 2018 and 2019 and he holds solid claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(13)

3rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:55 Epsom

Kadovar

8st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: Andrew Balding

Ran on good to soft on debut and all turf starts since have been on soft; that poses a question and he needs better than he showed at Newmarket on latest start, but he was a runaway winner of 8.5f Epsom novice the time before; bit to prove on this third attempt at 1m2f but his trainer has won three of the last five runnings of this race.

14/1

5th

6

(1)

7th May 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:50 Newmarket

Kadovar

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

raced centre

4/1

1st

2

(7)

25th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:10 Epsom

Kadovar

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

0-5 but he was a good third of six in a handicap at Nottingham (1m2f, soft) a fortnight ago and shaped as though he may benefit from this drop back in trip; trainer won this in 2018 and 2019 and he holds solid claims.

9/4

OUR TIP

5/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 22323-

Last run: 139 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
0-6 but runner-up three times (including on turf; unraced on slow ground) and was a good third in a Kempton handicap (7f, AW) last December when last seen; dam's side of pedigree suggests she'll be suited by this step up in trip and she's entitled to considerable respect on this reappearance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(6)

27th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Ripon

Hey Lyla

10st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Charlie Johnston

Inconsistent and finished last at Newmarket 11 days ago, but she won at Hamilton (1m1f, good) in June and was a good third at Ayr (1m, good) last month; not ruled out.

7/1

6th

1

(7)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newmarket (July)

Hey Lyla

10st 0lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Johnston

One of her better efforts when chasing home a big improver over C&D last summer and she has run well on both turf starts this year, winning on reappearance at Hamilton (1m1f, good) and close up at Ayr (1m, good) in July; first time William Buick has ridden her in a handicap; every chance.

3/1

3rd

3

(1)

22nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Ayr

Hey Lyla

9st 8lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Inconsistent and below par at Chelmsford (1m, AW) last time; however, prior to that she made a winning reappearance at Hamilton (1m1f, good); also effective on soft/good to soft; can be a contender if she's on a going day.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-brother to winners Bell Shot (6f-7f; RPR 93) and Herodotus (1m2f; 73); dam Group-placed 1m winner; likely to improve for this debut outing but no surprise to see a good run.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(2)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Merry Minister

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Brett Johnson

in touch with leaders

3/1

2nd

2

(2)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Merry Minister

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Brett Johnson

in touch with leaders

3/1

5th

7

(1)

6th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Merry Minister

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Brett Johnson

Got off the mark at Lingfield (2m) in February and has continued in good order, challenging wide when fifth there (2m) three weeks ago; he ought to be in the shake-up.

4/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability in bumpers and he's bred for the Flat, but this 4yo is probably best watched on his debut in this code.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

4

(2)

11th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Dotties Star

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Narrowly landed a similar event over C&D in March, but well held in three handicaps since; return to this level should help, but others are preferred for the win.

14/1

5th

5

(3)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 6

19:32 Epsom

Dotties Star

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Got up on the line to bag 1m4f AW classified event in March but he's made little impact in two subsequent handicaps and is 0-7 here.

14/1

10th

8

(3)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Dotties Star

9st 1lb

J: James Glennon

T: Pat Phelan

Better known as a hurdler these days, but he made a successful return to the Flat when narrowly landing a classified event at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) in March; never involved in a C&D handicap last time but that was against a pace bias and he has claims if things go more to plan this time.

6/1

7/4

Form: 3-

Last run: 262 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
100-30, soundly beaten third of six on debut at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last August; this half-sister to connections' Irish Derby winner Westover is open to plenty of improvement this year, especially over today's extra yardage, and she could play a leading role on her return.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

1

(6)

12th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Jalapa

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

A half-sister to Irish Derby winner Westover so it's been an underwhelming start to her career, finishing no closer than 9l in 7f-8.5f events; should appreciate this longer trip now handicapping but the fitting of blinkers sets alarm bells ringing.

5/1

4th

12

(1)

25th May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:52 Chelmsford (AW)

Jalapa

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

Nearly 10l off the winner when third at Newmarket last August (7f, good to firm) and ended up tailed off when a strong favourite for her return at Epsom (1m, soft); as a half-sister to Irish Derby winner Westover she's no doubt capable of better at some stage.

13/2

5th

6

(2)

25th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:10 Epsom

Jalapa

8st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

100-30, soundly beaten third of six on debut at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last August; this half-sister to connections' Irish Derby winner Westover is open to plenty of improvement this year, especially over today's extra yardage, and she could play a leading role on her return.

7/4

33/1

Form: 06-

Last run: 136 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Better effort when mid-division at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) last December on her second start but needs another big step forward today.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(1)

11th Sep 2023

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

16:05 Brighton

La Espanola

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Menuisier

steadied start

14/1

9th

5

(6)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

15:20 Yarmouth

La Espanola

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Menuisier

Half-sister to useful 1m3f-1m4f winner Caius Chorister (RPR 102); stepped up on her novice form to finish a close fourth on handicap debut at Lingfield (1m4f AW; first-time tongue-tie; 18-1) despite racing freely during a wide trip; one to be interested in back in distance.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
11,500euros foal; tenth foal; half-brother to eight winners up to 1m notably Robot Boy (5f-6f; RPR 110) and Accession (6f-7f; 104); sire was a middle-distance performer; bred to have a bright future but this newcomer might be one for further down the line.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(5)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 5

18:40 Epsom

Two Plus Two

8st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Ed de Giles

Scored at Bath in May and was one of two to pull clear of the others when close second of four off today's mark at Nottingham (also 1m6f, good to firm) last month; didn't fire on latest outing but this drop back in trip won't be a problem if he's back on song.

9/2

4th

2

(5)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 61y

Class 5

20:37 Newbury

Two Plus Two

9st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Ed de Giles

Made all for his last three wins, the latest at Bath in May; never better than when beaten a nose in four-runner race at Nottingham (again 1m6f on good to firm) two weeks ago, so he needs respect.

5/1

Non-runners

Two Plus Two

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £10.20
Straight Forecast £10.35
Trifecta £38.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jalapa

POSTDATA:

Kadovar

The Sun:

Hey Lyla

Telegraph:

Kadovar

The Guardian:

Kadovar

The Star:

Kadovar

The Times:

Jalapa

Daily Mail:

Jalapa

D Express:

Jalapa

Daily Mirror:

Jalapa

Daily Record:

Hey Lyla