June 02 / 17.40 Doncaster

17.40

Good

Ant Marketing Proudly Supports Weston Park Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Ant Marketing Proudly Supports Weston Park Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
1 (11)
Embesto

8/13 (Won)

  • Win: £1.45
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
130,000gns yearling who was sent off 3-1 when coming home 6l clear on his Yarmouth debut (1m, good) one month ago; those in behind haven't really advertised the form, but he could hardly have been more impressive and stable won this with a once-raced previous winner in 2021; yard also runs the newcomer Soowaih.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(4)

28th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

15:12 Pontefract

Embesto

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Shared the spoils in Salisbury Group 3 during his first season last year; good third in Group 2 event at Ascot (1m, good) most recently, showing he's back in top form; commands respect.

13/8

3rd

4

(7)

13th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

14:20 Ascot

Embesto

9st 3lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

taken down early, took keen hold, prominent, led 2f out, headed over 1f out

6/1

5th

2

(7)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 1

14:35 Epsom

Embesto

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Roger Varian

Dead-heated in Group 3 Sovereign Stakes at Salisbury (1m, good) last August and good fourth in French Group 2 next time (1m, good to soft); below-par fifth at Newmarket on reappearance but may have needed the run and a first-time hood could help this headstrong sort settle better; remains lightly raced and this 4yo could still have more to offer; one to be interested in.

7/2

12/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 62

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved from his Kempton debut in April when beaten a neck by a stablemate of Embesto at Lingfield (1m, AW) last month; will probably need to take another significant step forward to win this even if he is as effective on turf.
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1st

2

(5)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Halla Dubai

9st 12lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Owen Burrows

Runner-up at Lingfield (1m, AW) in May on second start and occupied same position at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) in June behind a subsequent Group 3 winner; soundly beaten fourth of six on handicap debut at Goodwood (1m, good) last time and needs to settle better today but he retains potential.

5/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 1- D

Last run: 237 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
10-1 when coming home 3l clear on his York debut (1m, good to soft) last October; form nothing special but he couldn't have done much more and probably still has plenty more to offer; holds entries in the St James's Palace and the Eclipse.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(5)

30th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:25 Newmarket

Modesty

8st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Freddie & Martyn Meade

All races at 1m; looked good when winning sole 2yo start last autumn (good to soft); ran to a similar level in novices in 2023 but looked an awkward ride on handicap debut at York in August and cheekpieces now fitted on the drop to 7f; needs to show he can handle a less conventional track.

9/1

6th

10

(11)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

17:15 York

Modesty

8st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Freddie & Martyn Meade

in touch with leaders, hung badly left from over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, weakened inside final 110yds

8/1

5th

2

(8)

21st Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Newmarket (July)

Modesty

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Freddie & Martyn Meade

took keen hold, held up in midfield, headway over 2f out, shaken up and edged left over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

100/30

50/1

Form: 0-8

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well held in two AW novices (7f/1m) 279 days apart; can be handicapped after this; stable also runs the newcomer Tujjaar.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(2)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Windsor

Morcar

9st 7lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Prevailed narrowly at Newbury last time, taking record to 5-28 and confirming that he's well suited by fast ground; back up 3lb but remains well handicapped on peak form and is a dual C&D winner; good third in this race last year; one of the main players.

5/1

1st

1

(2)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newbury

Morcar

10st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Four-time winner who is 3lb beneath his last winning mark; however, he hasn't offered all that much in three runs following a break and wind surgery.

20/1

6th

6

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Newbury

Morcar

9st 1lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

1lb lower than for his last win; two runs back from wind surgery haven't been his best and he is taking on some potential improvers today.

14/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Closely related to 1m5f/2m AW winner Mobbhij (RPR 91), half-brother to four winners including Sajjhaa (1m-1m2f including UAE Group 1; 117), Myseven (11.6f-12.4f; 101) and Soofiah (6f AW 2yo; 78); dam 10.5f winner (82) out of Lancashire Oaks winner; stable looks to hold a stronger candidate in Embesto, but interesting to see how this well-bred colt fares in the market.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(6)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Ayr

Soowaih

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Sole win was in a novice at Newcastle (1m, AW) last October but he was only just caught in a Hamilton handicap (1m4f, good to soft) last Monday; on same mark here and he's an interesting contender on this drop back in trip.

9/2

2nd

6

(4)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 4

15:33 Hamilton

Soowaih

9st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

0-12 since winning last October on his third start and he's inconsistent; however, he returned to form with a close fifth of 13 at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft) recently and this stiffer track may well be a positive; chance.

8/1

5th

13

(1)

12th Sep 2024

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 3

17:50 Doncaster

Soowaih

8st 11lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

dwelt start

20/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
120,000gns yearling; closely related to several winners including Deep Brillante (1m1f-1m4f including 2yo/Japanese Derby; RPR 118), Hubble Bubble (Group-placed 1m1f; 102) and Love Conquers (12.4f AW; 75); dam French 1m 2yo Listed/1m1f Group 3 winner (106); makes his debut in a potentially warm event, but bred to be useful and market support for him would be significant.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(2)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

14:35 York

Unlimited

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: William Haggas

Gelded and sent handicapping when justifying favouritism at Newbury (1m2f, good) and Kempton (1m3f, AW); the latter was by a short head but the first two were 7l clear and, although he's up 5lb, it will be no shock if this improver completes his hat-trick.

5/4

1st

3

(5)

6th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Unlimited

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: William Haggas

Gelded prior to justifying favouritism at Newbury (1m2f) last week on handicap debut, opening his account and maintaining his progressive RPRs; likely to stay this extra furlong; looks the type to improve further and commands respect under 6lb penalty.

6/4

1st

11

(5)

29th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:50 Newbury

Unlimited

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Has improved with each of his three starts, most recently third at Hamilton (8.3f, good to soft) last month; gelded since and this well-bred sort could benefit from the step back up in trip on handicap debut; in top hands and he's one to be interested in.

7/2

66/1

Form: 77-

Last run: 170 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in two Kempton novices (7f, AW) late last year; middle-distance handicaps may be more his thing after this.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(3)

10th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Solution

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Won narrowly over C&D last August and at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) in September but poor since then, including in three starts over hurdles for this yard; hard to know how he will fare back on this surface from 2lb above his last winning mark.

14/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 287 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beautifully bred, but 33-1 when last of the 17 runners on his debut in the Convivial Maiden at York (7f, good to firm) last August; needs to improve and may need more time.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(2)

11th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:40 York

My Harrison George

9st 1lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Had the run of things up front when beating four rivals at Beverley (1m4f, good) and only sixth since then over 2m and 1m6f; this is probably a better trip but he's not the easiest to predict.

20/1

6

(4)

28th Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 4

16:15 York

My Harrison George

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

Allowed to dictate when winning a five-runner race at Beverley (1m4f) in May; ran respectably over 1m6f the time before but weakened out of it off this 4lb higher mark over 2m on latest; back to 1m6f but others are a little more persuasive.

16/1

3

(8)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 5

19:40 Catterick

My Harrison George

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

No problem with 1m4f but is still to totally prove his stamina over this far; was allowed to dictate when beating a small field last time and a 4lb rise puts him on a career-high mark.

7/2

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 2

Last run: 102 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
13-2 when second of eight on his Newcastle debut (1m, AW) in February and the form worked out well (winner followed up in Listed company); open to further improvement and stable going well, but this may turn out to be a warm contest.
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10th

1

(2)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

20:40 Windsor

Carbis Bay

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Chris Gordon

Consistent rather than progressive in ten runs for Marco Botti; sold for 20,000gns in March; never dangerous over C&D on last month's stable debut; eased in class but needs more.

14/1

10th

12

(3)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Carbis Bay

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Chris Gordon

dwelt start, took keen hold, towards rear, not pace to challenge

12/1

10th

12

(3)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Carbis Bay

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Chris Gordon

dwelt start, took keen hold, towards rear

12/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 6f-7f 2yo winner (including Group 3; RPR 102), half-sister to Group-placed 5f-7.4f winner Mofaawit out of 6f 2yo winning half-sister to 7f Listed winner Mankib; nicely bred and well worth a market check, but this looks a warm race in which to make his debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15th

10

(19)

20th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 46y

20:20 Roscommon

Tujjaar

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Richard John O’Brien

Frankel gelding didn't show a lot in three starts for Richard Hannon and cheaply bought in the autumn; last of 23 on Curragh handicap debut (hooded) in March and given time off since.

20/1

23th

13

(5)

18th Mar 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Tujjaar

9st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Richard John O’Brien

Frankel gelding didn't show a lot in three starts for Richard Hannon and cheaply bought in the autumn; first time on this type of surface; handicap debut.

33/1

0

6

(3)

19th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Tujjaar

9st 9lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Richard Hannon

midfield, pulled up 1f out, race voided

12/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam GB/US 7.4f-8.5f winner (including US stakes; RPR 95), half-sister to useful 1m-1m4f winner Kikonga out of 11.4f winning sister to Voltigeur/Leger winner Milan; nicely bred, but stable not known for winning newcomers and this looks a tough starting point.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

17

7th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Kovu

9st 1lb

T: Peter Niven

Eight-race maiden who hasn't offered a great deal lately, on last two outings failing to see the trip out when upped from 1m to 1m4f/1m6f; others look more solid.

25/1

12th

8

(4)

28th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Kovu

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Peter Niven

Seven-race maiden; hasn't offered a great deal lately, failing to get home after forcing the pace when stepping up in trip at Catterick (1m4f, soft) last time; low-mileage on AW but plenty to prove on stamina; best to look elsewhere.

33/1

6th

11

(13)

12th Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:40 Catterick

Kovu

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Peter Niven

Showed ability when third in 7f novice in June and this lightly raced 3yo is one to watch in the betting now going beyond 1m for the first time, but he's been beaten a long way in all three handicaps (all 1m); plenty to prove.

25/1

150/1

Form:

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
150-1 when tailed off on his Newmarket debut (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago; makes no appeal for now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

6

(8)

19th May 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

New York Bay

9st 5lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Gay Kelleway

Lightly raced and off since February 2024 but he won his second and third handicaps, at about 1m6f here and at Chelmsford, and he did good late work when upped to 2m at Lingfield when last seen; interesting contender.

8/1

Form: 00-

Last run: 216 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two starts over 7f at Newbury (good) and Newmarket (soft) last autumn; big improvement needed and she may have more of a chance in handicaps after this.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

5

(11)

21st Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Lightfandango

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charles Hills

led, headed 2f out, soon weakened

14/1

6th

3

(5)

13th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

13:40 Bath

Miss Lightfandango

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charles Hills

Continues to finish a little closer in her races, last time beaten under 2l over Windsor's extended 1m3f 18 days ago (from the front); unlikely to be far away.

11/2

3rd

5

(5)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:50 Windsor

Miss Lightfandango

9st 3lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Charles Hills

led, ridden and hung left from over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.30
Straight Forecast £7.25
Trifecta £26.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Embesto

Telegraph:

Modesty

LAMBOURN:

Halla Dubai

The Star:

Unlimited

The Sun:

Halla Dubai

The Guardian:

Modesty

D Express:

Modesty

RP RATINGS:

Embesto

TOPSPEED:

Embesto

POSTDATA:

Embesto

NEWMARKET:

Embesto

The Times:

Embesto

Daily Mail:

Embesto

Daily Mirror:

Embesto

Daily Record:

Embesto