May 24 / 15.10 Yarmouth

15.10

Good To Firm

British EBF 40th Anniversary Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £8100
  • 0m 6f 3y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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British EBF 40th Anniversary Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.00
  • Place: £4.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Late-foaled, gelded 75,000gns half-brother to two winners; holds a sales race entry in the autumn; trainer has had a 2yo newcomer win this spring and the market will show what's expected.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

8

(17)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Watch My Tracer

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: George Scott

Goes well fresh, winning a Listed AW race (7f) in 2024 before failing to go on and it was a similar story in Bahrain this winter, winning there in December but in the ruck twice since; has a demanding task here.

66/1

24th

7

(10)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Watch My Tracer

9st 5lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: George Scott

Career best when getting up late on in a 7f Listed event on the AW in March but he has beaten just one rival in his two subsequent appearances, in the Group 3 Greenham (7f) and a 6f handicap at Newmarket; not a lot went right last time but this stiff 1m could trouble him, as might a tough-looking mark; hood added.

40/1

6th

1

(5)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Newmarket

Watch My Tracer

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Dual 6f winner on turf last term and 7f Listed scorer on AW this season; comfortably held in Group 3 most recently; ran well (off 2lb lower) at York on sole handicap attempt but this looks a harder task.

16/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
150,000gns half-brother to Pillow Talk, a Listed winner (2yo) for Karl Burke this time last year; has only just reached his second birthday and holds no notable entries for a yard whose sole juvenile winner this spring came second time out.
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5th

2

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

El Bodon

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

0-11 on turf with his best efforts coming on slower than good; back up in the weights after a productive AW campaign and he has enough to prove back on turf, all the more so after his tame effort at Newcastle on Good Friday.

33/1

14th

6

(10)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

El Bodon

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Two 6f wins at Kempton this winter and he ran as well as he ever has when a close fourth at Lingfield five weeks ago (behind Ferrous and Lakers); this stiff 6f should suit and he can make another bold bid.

14/1

4th

2

(5)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 2

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

El Bodon

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

3-3 on AW, showing improved form to win a useful race at Kempton 16 days ago (6f); 3lb rise not beyond him and he should give it a good go in his hat-trick bid.

11/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Early-foaled 400,000gns first offspring of Desirous, a dual winner for Ralph Beckett (half-sister to two more winners for him, including on 2yo debut); is an interesting newcomer for a yard just getting rolling with 2yos.
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6th

1

(3)

17th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Doncaster

State Of Desire

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

prominent, weakened over 1f out

2/1

5th

8

(8)

10th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Sandown

State Of Desire

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Frankel colt who showed promise when placed over 6f/7f on good to firm at the start of the summer; given a bit of time ahead of this third start and it's likely 1m will suit him; leading claims.

11/4

2nd

10

(3)

14th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

15:50 Haydock

State Of Desire

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

400,000gns yearling; first foal; by Frankel out of 7f AW 2yo/1m turf winner (RPR 93), whose dam was a 1m Group 1 winner; 5-6 when third of seven in novice at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago, front rank until outgunned over 1f out; yard also runs By The Book; this extra 1f will help and it will be interesting to see if his backers return.

11/4

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
April-foaled half-brother to a US 6f turf winner (2yo); went for £195,000 at the breeze-ups a month ago; trainer's first juvenile runner of the season and the market will guide.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(1)

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Khamsin

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

Eight-race maiden who showed a return to form when second of ten at Southwell (7f, AW) in April; that's modest form, though, and something to prove back on turf after a two-month break; blinkers worn the last twice removed.

6/1

2nd

1

(1)

29th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Khamsin

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Simcock

soon led, raced in second after 1f, soon chased clear leader, headway over 2f out, soon switched right and against near rail, edged left from over 1f out, stayed on

6/1

2nd

1

(1)

29th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Khamsin

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Simcock

soon led, raced in second after 1f, soon chased clear leader, headway over 2f out, soon switched right and against near rail, edged left from over 1f out, stayed on

6/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
April foal who's been gelded and has stamina in his pedigree; trainer wouldn't be noted for early juveniles; likely best watched.
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2nd

4

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Jimmy Speaking

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Reappeared with a win at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in March and got up in the final strides to follow up at Southwell (7f, AW); won over 1m last summer and versatile ground-wise; this progressive 5yo is climbing the weights only slowly and could play another leading role.

11/2

1st

1

(7)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Jimmy Speaking

9st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Well backed at Doncaster (7f Class 4, good to soft) just over a month ago and that support was justified, as he drew clear of his 15 rivals; 4lb higher but no issues with AW and this long home straight should play to his strengths; the one to beat and he has Silvestre De Sousa in the saddle.

6/4

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Early-foaled 130,000gns yearling who's bred to be sharp, being a half-brother to two useful 2yos for William Haggas (Group 2 runner-up Ornate, Group 2 winner Saayerr); is an interesting newcomer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(6)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Mart

11st 2lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Dylan Cunha

Multiple winner and there have been some good efforts in his losing run of 16, though not of late; others appeal more.

7/1

5th

5

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:45 Lingfield (AW)

Mart

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dylan Cunha

Gained two of his seven wins over this C&D; below form lately but endured a wide trip when last in action and is now 3lb lower than when a close second over C&D in January.

8/1

7th

7

(12)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:52 Lingfield (AW)

Mart

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Dylan Cunha

Two wins and several near-misses to his name over C&D; had plenty of chances off a sliding mark of late and will need the breaks if dropped in as anticipated from the outside stall.

16/1

Form: 74

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well below market expectations on debut before finishing a remote last of four on soft ground latest; wouldn't say much for the newcomers were he up to taking this.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7

(1)

14th Aug 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Kempton (AW)

Macedonian King

8st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Amy Murphy

Beaten at least 14l every outing; soft ground may not have helped in his two handicaps (blinkered for both) but has an awful lot to prove.

33/1

9th

11

(6)

5th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

14:10 Doncaster

Macedonian King

8st 3lb

J: Royston Ffrench

T: Amy Murphy

in rear

33/1

8th

9

(4)

18th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

14:35 Beverley

Macedonian King

8st 8lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Amy Murphy

Well below market expectations on his 5f debut here in the spring and has since finished a remote last in two more runs; first-time headgear, the stiffer test and a gelding operation are the angles in with him.

16/1

Form: 7

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some support ahead of his Newbury debut (5f) but missed the break and looked to need the experience on soft ground; will have learned from that.
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2nd

5

(6)

13th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

American Tale

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Brian Meehan

raced wide and prominent, led going easily over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on

7/2

3rd

1

(4)

9th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

American Tale

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Brian Meehan

towards rear but in touch with leaders, raced wide over 2f out

3/1

5th

9

(4)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Newbury

American Tale

9st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Brian Meehan

prominent

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
155,000gns half-sister to four useful winners, including on 2yo debut here (To Wafij); trainer hasn't had a juvenile winner on turf in recent times and is just 5% with them here overall; still one to keep an eye on.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

10

(10)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

13:50 Doncaster

Jumeirah Breeze

8st 11lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: George Margarson

Runner-up in two of four starts, including nursery debut at Leicester last month (6f, good to firm) when she bumped into a good thing; non-runner on account of soft ground once though so Tuesday's rain won't have been welcomed.

9/1

2nd

3

(8)

13th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:28 Leicester

Jumeirah Breeze

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: George Margarson

Perhaps a shade disappointing when midfield in 6f Newmarket maiden last month but the form of his second over that C&D in June has been well advertised by the winner; makes nursery debut here; could have a say.

7/1

Non-runners

American Tale, Jumeirah Breeze

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £55.70
Straight Forecast £49.59
Trifecta £88.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

State Of Desire

The Times:

El Bodon

The Guardian:

El Bodon

D Express:

El Bodon

POSTDATA:

State Of Desire

NEWMARKET:

State Of Desire

Telegraph:

State Of Desire

Daily Mail:

State Of Desire

Daily Mirror:

State Of Desire

The Sun:

State Of Desire

The Star:

State Of Desire

Daily Record:

State Of Desire