May 19 / 16.00 Newmarket

16.00

Good To Soft

Racehorse Lotto Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Racehorse Lotto Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 1

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kingman colt; stuck on well to make a winning debut at Salisbury (7f, good to soft) two weeks ago, despite showing signs of greenness; should be suited by 1m; leading player even with 7lb penalty.
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7

(10)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Ascot

Quddwah

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won the Group 2 Summer Mile (good) on the round course here last term and he's bagged Listed and Group 3 races in France this season (1m, soft); went very close in Longchamp Group 2 (1m, very soft) a fortnight ago; however, his Group 1 form-figures read 4506 and others are preferred.

66/1

10th

9

(7)

17th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Ascot

Quddwah

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Dual winner over 1m at Ascot (Listed and Group 2); made all at Longchamp (Listed) on seasonal debut, taking record to 5-7; the two defeats came at the top level last term, running creditably in the Marois then below par in soft-ground QEII; has something to find in this field but may still rate higher, being lightly raced and well bred (both parents won Group 1 races).

25/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kingman half-brother to UAE 6f-1m dirt winner Discovery Island (including Group 3); dam 7f-1m winner (including Listed), half-sister to some smart winners; already gelded but represents very powerful stable and needs a close look on debut.
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1st

7

(3)

21st Jun 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

18:20 Newcastle (AW)

Theatre Honours

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Appleby

Has shown plenty of promise with his runner-up efforts over 1m at Newmarket (good) and Leicester (good to firm) this season; sets a useful standard on both those pieces of form and he shaped as though this step up in trip could suit last time; strong contender.

11/8

2nd

9

(7)

6th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

16:00 Leicester

Theatre Honours

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

raced in second

11/8

2nd

7

(10)

19th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Newmarket

Theatre Honours

9st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

Kingman half-brother to UAE 6f-1m dirt winner Discovery Island (including Group 3); dam 7f-1m winner (including Listed), half-sister to some smart winners; already gelded but represents very powerful stable and needs a close look on debut.

5/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 7-4

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sea The Stars colt who may need further before long but can't be dismissed on the form of his Yarmouth reappearance effort (1m, good; fourth to smart prospect); open to further progress.
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1st

7

(3)

14th Oct 2023

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:45 York

Star Ahoy

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

dwelt start, in touch with leaders soon after start

11/4

2nd

1

(1)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:50 Sandown

Star Ahoy

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Well bred; his win when 8-13 in a maiden at Pontefract (1m2f; all three turf starts on good) in July on fourth start came in pretty much last-gasp fashion; gelded not long afterwards and this handicap debut is his first run since; could have more to offer.

11/4

1st

11

(5)

11th Jul 2023

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:45 Pontefract

Star Ahoy

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Has improved with each of his three starts (1m, AW/good), most recently a good third at Newmarket; this well-bred Sea The Stars colt could continue to progress now up in trip and he's a leading contender.

6/5

Form: 7-7

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Weakened into seventh over 1m2f here last month, failing to build on the promise of his 2yo effort (1m, AW); however, may well improve for this drop back in distance.
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14th

10

(13)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Chelmsford (AW)

August

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Appleby

0-10; showed ability at around 1m on turf/Tapeta in 2023, but four efforts this year have been underwhelming; needs first-time eyeshield (replacing cheekpieces) to make a big difference and is not well drawn.

16/1

8th

9

(1)

12th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

August

9st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

towards rear

10/1

5th

1

(1)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

August

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Michael Appleby

prominent up the centre, weakened 1f out

11/2

Form: 2-

Last run: 156 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Camelot gelding who shaped nicely at Kempton (7f, AW) on sole 2yo start, finishing well for clear second behind a rival who got first run; interesting upped in distance on reappearance.
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8th

8

(6)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Merlin The Wizard

9st 8lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: R P Cody

Three wins in Britain in 2023 at up to 1m; regressive in the last two seasons; produced best run for some time at Dundalk in March when good second over 1m; not beaten far in outings at Leopardstown and Ballinrobe since then.

12/1

3rd

4

(10)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:52 Ballinrobe

Merlin The Wizard

9st 8lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: R P Cody

Three wins in Britain in 2023 at up to 1m; regressive in last two seasons but best run for some time at Dundalk in March when good second over 1m; didn't seem to quite get home back on turf at Leopardstown last month and stamina concerns trying this longer trip for the first time.

13/2

5th

11

(1)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Leopardstown

Merlin The Wizard

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: R P Cody

Three wins in Britain in 2023; regressive in last two seasons but best run for some time at Dundalk last month when second to an improver over today's trip under a positive ride, his second run for the yard; same mark here, could go well from a good draw.

15/2

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
52,000gns yearling; Sea The Stars half-brother to German Listed-placed 8.7f winner Zacapo; dam Australian Group-placed 8.5f-1m4f winner, out of unraced half-sister to Zarkava; already gelded; heed the market signals on debut.
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3rd

7

(2)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:40 Bath

Zaraza

9st 7lb

J: Dane O’Neill

T: William Haggas

52,000gns Sea The Stars half-brother to German Listed-placed 8.7f winner Zacapo; has shaped with promise in his two runs and he didn't have the best track position when third as favourite at Thirsk (1m, soft) last time; still has potential for top yard and looks interesting with tongue-tie added.

2/1

3rd

8

(4)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:10 Thirsk

Zaraza

9st 7lb

J: G Cheyne

T: William Haggas

52,000gns yearling buy, by Sea The Stars; 16-1, squeezed out at the start when just over 6l sixth of ten in novice at Newmarket (1m, good) last month, making a little late headway; strength of that race means he is in the mix, with improvement surely on its way too.

11/4

6th

10

(7)

19th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Newmarket

Zaraza

9st 4lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

52,000gns yearling; Sea The Stars half-brother to German Listed-placed 8.7f winner Zacapo; dam Australian Group-placed 8.5f-1m4f winner, out of unraced half-sister to Zarkava; already gelded; heed the market signals on debut.

14/1

12/1

Form: 6

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Appeared to find 7f inadequate in maiden at the Craven meeting here last month, though still showed some promise; open to improvement upped in trip with the experience under his belt; one to consider.
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9th

8

(8)

27th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Daarree

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Owen Burrows

Inconsistent in six starts but showed improvement when racing prominently in first-time cheekpieces at Chepstow (1m2f, good) latest; will have to prove he gets this extra furlong; if staying, he remains on a competitive mark.

7/1

3rd

3

(6)

4th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Chepstow

Daarree

9st 6lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Owen Burrows

Fair third to a subsequent winner at Chelmsford in first time visor on handicap debut (1m, standard to slow); not so good last time at Kempton (1m); steps up to 1m2f and now tried in cheekpieces; bit to prove.

5/2

6th

7

(11)

14th Aug 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Kempton (AW)

Daarree

9st 8lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Owen Burrows

Gelded after struggling in his novices and with a visor fitted for his handicap debut at Chelmsford (1m) he made eyecatching late headway for third (Hurricane Kiko runner-up); might have threatened with a clear run that day; not drawn well but respected.

7/2

OUR TIP
8th
4 (5)
Laoisman

9/2

Form: 2

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Night Of Thunder colt who finished a close second in Pontefract maiden (1m, good) this month, faring clear best of the newcomers; did enough to earn him a place on the shortlist in this field.
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1st

2

(3)

4th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Lingfield (AW)

Laoisman

9st 10lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, good headway from over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on well to lead towards finish

5/2

2nd

7

(8)

13th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:35 Windsor

Laoisman

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Took a while to get off the mark but he's making up for lost time, ending his 3yo campaign with two 6f wins and completing his hat-trick at Wolverhampton on his reappearance last month; had subsequent winners back in third and fifth last time and a 3lb rise for that success looks fair; major player again back on turf.

11/4

2nd

7

(8)

13th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:35 Windsor

Laoisman

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Took a while to get off the mark but he's making up for lost time, ending his 3yo campaign with two 6f wins and completing his hat-trick at Wolverhampton on his reappearance last month; had subsequent winners back in third and fifth last time and a 3lb rise for that success looks fair; major player again back on turf.

11/4

15/2

Form: 5-4

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Stoutly bred in the main and ran well over 1m3f at Newbury (soft) last month, improving on his 2yo effort; has major claims on that form but this drop back to 1m looks a negative.
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1

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

18:20 Fontwell

Yellow Star

11st 6lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Bounced back with a win at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft) in December but he was tailed off in next two starts and he didn't get very far at Newbury (fell at third) last time; has plenty to prove again and he's still 3lb higher than for his last win.

16/1

5

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 3

16:23 Newbury

Yellow Star

11st 5lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Has gained both wins in Class 4, including for his standout performance this term; pair of duck eggs since, albeit the 2m7f trip perhaps contributed to latest defeat; others have stronger claims.

20/1

13th

5

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 123y

Class 3

16:10 Ascot

Yellow Star

11st 9lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Showed career-best form when winning readily by 4l at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft; refitted cheekpieces) in December; subsequent lesser effort in major Kempton handicap is not viewed harshly but 2m7f on soft ground will take his stamina into unknown territory.

16/1

12/1

Form: 73

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Stablemate of Quddwah; seemed to need debut outing in the Wood Ditton here last month, then duly took a step forward at Southwell (1m, AW) where he finished a clear third; possibilities back on turf.
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6th

8

(3)

21st Oct 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tribute

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Has shown fair form on a couple of occasions (including sole AW start) but his other runs have been poor, dropping away very tamely at Pontefract 12 weeks ago; first-time blinkers replace visor.

12/1

6th

7

(4)

30th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:00 Pontefract

Tribute

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Two efforts have been a great deal better than the other three; one of those good runs came last time when fourth of ten from off the pace in handicap at Windsor (1m2f, good; unraced on softer) in a first-time visor, which is retained; on that form, this is a golden opportunity.

8/13

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Payout
Exacta £13.10
Straight Forecast £9.59
Trifecta £103.40

Selections

The Times:

Laoisman

POSTDATA:

Tribute

SPOTLIGHT:

Merlin The Wizard

NEWMARKET:

August

D Express:

Yellow Star

Telegraph:

Laoisman

The Guardian:

Laoisman

Daily Mail:

Laoisman

The Sun:

Laoisman

Daily Record:

Laoisman

The Star:

Tribute

Daily Mirror:

Merlin The Wizard