May 26 / 13.50 Goodwood

13.50

Good

William Hill / British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £7851
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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William Hill / British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam unraced half-sister to 6f AW winner Doctor Khan Junior out of 6f Group 3 winning sister to high-class sprinter Hoof It; represents a strong yard and Oisin Murphy is a notable booking.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(3)

12th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Barnwell Boy

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

in touch with leaders

6/1

5th

1

(3)

16th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:52 Chester

Barnwell Boy

9st 9lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

Impressive on his Goodwood debut (6f, good) in May and was sent off just 5-1 for the Windsor Castle on the strength of that, but could manage only a midfield finish and his two starts since have been modest, including on nursery debut at York (6f, good to firm) last time (behind Ganesha); best watched.

10/1

13th

4

(6)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Barnwell Boy

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

sweating, raced in second

20/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
150,000euros yearling; sixth foal; half-brother to winners Feathers (7f-8.5f GB 2yo/US; RPR 103), Dukebox (5f AW/6f turf 2yo; 93) and Sobriquet (1m; 67); dam Listed-placed 7f winner (stayed 1m2f; 99); owner's 2yos having a season to remember already.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(4)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 York

Packard

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Richard Hannon

Second at Goodwood (6f, good) on debut then won at Lingfield (6f, AW); down the field at Royal Ascot (6f, good) but he retains potential now back down in grade in his first nursery; respected in first-time blinkers.

7/2

1

(1)

14th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

18:55 Chester

Packard

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Richard Hannon

Built on his promising debut second at Goodwood (6f, good) when landing the odds at Lingfield (6f, AW) last month; struggled in the Coventry at Royal Ascot last time but he's back in much calmer waters here and could resume his progress at this new trip; respected with blinkers added on nursery debut.

5/2

19th

14

(1)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Packard

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Hannon

One of three runners for Richard Hannon; favourite on debut and improved on that form when a workmanlike winner of an ordinary race at Lingfield (6f, AW) two weeks ago; may do better still but this is a much sterner task and Kevin Stott has chosen to ride Bucanero Fuerte instead.

66/1

3rd
6 (4)
Moyet

8/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam runner-up 11.6f turf/1m5f AW (RPR 77), sister to winners Exemplar (useful 8.5f 2yo/1m6f) and Stars At Night (1m2f AW), half-sister to 1,000 Guineas and Irish/Yorkshire Oaks winner Blue Bunting; sire an influence for speed; stable's 2yos have yet to get off the mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(9)

6th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

14:30 Chester

Moyet

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Bell

Promising debut when third of 11 at Goodwood (6f, good) in May, but has twice disappointed since as when fifth of eight here (5f, soft) last month; bred to stay on the dam's side, but he needs to bounce back on nursery debut and has a wide draw.

12/1

5th

7

(3)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

14:42 Chester

Moyet

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Michael Bell

Hung left when turned over as favourite on fast ground last time; is better judged on his debut effort but whether the drop from 6f will work in his favour (dam placed over 1m6f) remains to be seen.

6/1

5th

5

(2)

15th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:10 Nottingham

Moyet

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Bell

Unable to land a blow behind an impressive winner at Goodwood on his debut three weeks ago (6f, good) but the penny was dropping late on and he appeals as the type to do much better with the run behind him; interesting.

15/8

Form: 6

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never dangerous from off the pace when sixth of 13 over 5f on good to soft here three weeks ago; the longer trip looks a plus but probably vulnerable to a decent newcomer.
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No / Draw
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10th

8

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Bated Breeze

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

0-18, with his solitary second over 7f on soft; ended 2025 with two respectable thirds in October, including over 7f here on good to firm, but first time out has seen two of his best shows, so he needs a second look today.

9/1

7

(3)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:25 Bath

Bated Breeze

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Gary & Josh Moore

17-race maiden but he's well treated on his best form and was a good third of 14 at Brighton (7f, good to firm) two weeks ago; this is a different test but he's effective on soft ground and has possibilities back in trip; visor reapplied.

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
18,000gns yearling; ninth foal; half-brother to winners Baron Bolt (5f-7f; RPR 111), Momalorka (6f-1m2f GB/Qatar including 2yo; 98), Red Royalist (1m2f, 86; 2m4f/2m5f hurdle) and Aliento (7f; 71); dam maiden 5f-1m (46) half-sister to 8.6f-2m winner They All Laughed; trainer's debutants are usually best watched.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

9

(5)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:12 Ayr

Royal Blaze

8st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ewan Whillans

His two wins last August/September (including here) came over 1m2f but he travelled well when fourth over 1m1f here (good to firm) on his recent return to action, when short of room close home, and he may have versatility in terms of trip; interesting contender.

11/2

4th

6

(1)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Royal Blaze

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ewan Whillans

Winner over 1m2f at Ayr (good; cheekpieces on) and Newcastle (tongue-tie and cheekpieces) last term; some fair AW runs after that but off since January and perhaps best watched this time (no cheekpieces).

12/1

7

(2)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Blaze

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

Won at Ayr in August and he responded well to a tongue-tie when scoring over C&D the following month; still looks feasibly treated but he flopped here (last of nine) and needs to bounce back after that laboured effort.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Value rose from 90,000gns as a foal to 180,000gns as a yearling; 5th foal; closely related to 5f winner Refuge (RPR 79), half-brother to 5f winner True Hero (including 2yo/AW; 83); dam 5f 2yo winner (including Listed; 91), half-sister to 5f 2yo Listed winner Promised Money and useful 7f-1m winner Hacienda; likely contender on paper.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(5)

20th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

16:15 Kempton (AW)

Double Jump

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Clive Cox

Nursery winner over 7f on soft; placed in first two handicaps since sent beyond 1m but only fourth at Chester last month when tried in cheekpieces (retained); will probably come up short on AW debut.

8/1

4th

7

(5)

27th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

17:50 Chester

Double Jump

8st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Clive Cox

Nursery winner over 7f on soft; second and third in his two handicaps since sent beyond a mile and the winners of both those races were in form; has the benefit of Jack Doughty's claim and cheekpieces are added; player.

8/1

3rd

5

(7)

11th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newbury

Double Jump

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Clive Cox

Nursery winner over 7f on soft; first run beyond 1m when bumping into a progressive one (successful since) at Chester (1m2f, good) and he saw that race out well; needs a second look off the same mark.

7/2

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
20,000gns yearling; third foal; half-brother to 5f 2yo winner Primrose Ridge (RPR 81); dam maiden 5f-1m2f (65), closely related to 1m/1m1f winner Sinsational, half-sister to useful 5f-6f winner Perfect Flight; market should be informative with his yard doubly represented.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(8)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Pinpoint

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Three turf wins over 5f but 0-13 and it has been a while since he has shone on this surface; new headgear tried today and the tongue tie worn on his last two starts dispensed with.

16/1

10

(1)

11th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Pinpoint

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Ewan Whillans

Found traffic a couple of times since winning a selling handicap off 3lb lower in the first-time visor in June (all 5f, Hamilton); shouldn't mind going back up to 6f for a trainer also responsible for Ramon Di Loria.

14/1

6

(4)

17th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:20 Hamilton

Pinpoint

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Ewan Whillans

Got the better of Kyber Crystal in a selling handicap over C&D last month (visored first time); not so good back here last week (behind Sixcor) and although he didn't get the cleanest run through, he didn't look unlucky; others appeal more.

8/1

8th
11 (3)
Vaha

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
35,000gns foal, 50,000gns yearling; sixth foal; brother to 1m3f AW/1m4f turf winner La Yakel (RPR 99), closely related to 7f winner Sonnetina (61), half-brother to winners Annie Rose (5f-6f including 2yo/AW; 71) and Willing To Please (7f-1m; 71); dam 1m4f AW winner (72); will stay further; stable's 2yos have made a pleasing start.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(4)

5th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

18:50 Epsom

Vaha

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

prominent, unbalanced from over 2f out, no impression inside final furlong

5/2

2nd

4

(1)

24th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Lingfield

Vaha

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

prominent

6/1

4th

6

(1)

13th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Salisbury

Vaha

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Always towards the rear at Goodwood on debut, having perhaps needed the experience and/or found 6f too sharp; pedigree, in the main, suggests he's going to need longer trips.

10/1

OUR TIP

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£105,000 yearling; sixth foal; half-brother to winners Tashaaboh (5f-6f including 2yo; RPR 95), Sardinia Sunset (5f 2yo Listed; 92) and Perceptron (Japanese 6f dirt); dam placed 6f at 2yrs (62), half-sister to 7f Group 3 winner Rimth; yard's 2yos are going very well so market confidence should be heeded.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

7

(20)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 York

Ambushed

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Archie Watson

Not sure what happened first time out but cheekpieces went on at Newcastle (6f AW) and he got the better of yesterday's Acomb runner-up Ballymount Boy who was making his debut; nothing wrong with that form and his owner targets this meeting.

18/1

1st

3

(7)

29th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Newcastle (AW)

Ambushed

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Archie Watson

£105,000 yearling; 6-1 for last month's Goodwood debut (6f, good) but completely blew the start and never figured; no surprise if he shows a good deal more if breaking better here with cheekpieces enlisted.

14/1

10th
10 (1)
Trevor

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam unraced half-sister to 6f-7.4f winner Qipao (including 2yo) out of Listed-placed 6f-7f winner (including 2yo); already gelded; others much preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

1

(1)

2nd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

18:22 Sandown

Trevor

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

in touch with leaders

9/4

6th

10

(7)

17th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:10 Windsor

Trevor

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

ducked left start, soon led

13/2

3rd

9

(8)

22nd Jun 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

18:25 Lingfield (AW)

Trevor

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

took keen hold, led, headed over 1f out, kept on but lost second towards finish

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; dam tough 5f-6f winner (RPR 88), sister to useful 6f-7f winner Harwoods Volante; stable not noted for 2yo winners.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:52 Brighton

Havana Mojito

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Three-time course winner (7f/1m) who disappointed in this race last year when chasing a Brighton hat-trick; bounced back when runner-up at Epsom next time but he 's not been in the same form since, including when fifth at Leicester on Monday; body of work at this venue says he can never be dismissed, however, and first-time blinkers might reignite the fire.

7/2

5th

1

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Havana Mojito

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Disappointing end to last season but he's below last May's last winning mark and he reappeared with an encouraging fourth at Bath (1m, firm) last month; could build on that latest outing and he's not ruled out.

10/1

4th

1

(8)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Bath

Havana Mojito

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Below his best when last seen but he started last season well, being beaten a neck on his reappearance before winning his next two starts (all at Brighton), and returns from a 176-day break off a mark 2lb below the latest success; may bounce back.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £26.30
Straight Forecast £23.18
Trifecta £174.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Packard

POSTDATA:

Vaha

The Times:

Double Jump

NEWMARKET:

Moyet

The Guardian:

Barnwell Boy

Daily Mail:

Ambushed

The Sun:

Vaha

Daily Mirror:

Double Jump

The Star:

Moyet

Telegraph:

Packard

Daily Record:

Packard

D Express:

Barnwell Boy