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18.15

Good To Firm

British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5372.99
  • 0m 6f 12y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.10
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 6

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
450,000gns yearling; made some late headway at York to finish sixth in a field of seven and should come on for that.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(8)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Brave Empire

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Very useful juvenile/3yo for Roger Varian; hasn't progressed and plenty to prove after some modest efforts this year, including back on turf at Thirsk last time (6f, good).

12/1

13th

16

(10)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

Brave Empire

8st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ivan Furtado

8lb lower than for his Newcastle third in December (6f) but that hasn't been a springboard to better things; hopes rest on the return to turf perking him up.

20/1

9th

8

(3)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Brave Empire

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ivan Furtado

Close third over 6f here in December and now 6lb lower; however, four lesser performances have followed and the return to 7f is of dubious benefit, with his three wins having been at 6f.

25/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
10,000gns foal; second foal; dam 6f turf/7f AW 2yo winner (RPR 81), half-sister to winners Lahaleeb (7f-1m2f including GB 7f Group 2 and Canadian 1m2f Grade 1) and Precocious Star (6f-1m including AW Listed); interesting to see what the market suggests with the stable also running The Line.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(3)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Sandown

Boyfriend

9st 0lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Consistent across his five starts last year and won off this mark at Nottingham (1m, good) last June; reappeared with close eighth of 24 in the Spring Cup at Newbury (1m, good) and could build on that effort today; chance.

11/2

8th

24

(15)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Boyfriend

8st 8lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Reliable last season, going close under a positive Sam Hitchcott ride over C&D (good) in May; met some trouble at Newmarket on final start; not discounted, although he'll need a career best from his current mark.

16/1

3

(10)

26th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket

Boyfriend

9st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Won at Nottingham (8.3f, good) in June and has continued in good form, finishing fifth of 16 at Goodwood (1m1f, good) last time in a race which favoured those ridden more prominently; not ruled out.

7/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£85,000 2yo; fifth foal; half-brother to Polish 1m winner Silver Run and a winner in Russia; dam 7f AW winner (RPR 77), closely related to 1m Listed winner Maria Gabriella, half-sister to Group-placed 7f-1m4f winner Highest Ground; not the best of draws but William Buick is booked.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(4)

14th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Newmarket (July)

Matnookh

9st 2lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Richard Fahey

Eyecatching third at Windsor, then fared better than his Chesham duck egg suggests as he ran well on RPRs despite again coming from a difficult position; possibilities if he takes well to first-time headgear.

8/1

11th

6

(14)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Ascot

Matnookh

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Richard Fahey

Stablemate of Golden Mind; Sea The Stars colt who caught the eye at Windsor (6f, good to firm) where he was slowly away and got behind before finishing nicely for third of 11; evidently crying out for this longer trip and ought to improve; similar profile to Count Palatine.

12/1

3rd

8

(11)

5th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:15 Windsor

Matnookh

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Richard Fahey

slowly away, in rear, still plenty to do 2f out, drifted left and ran on well up the centre from over 1f out, eased but went third inside final 110yds, eyecatcher

5/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
50,000euros yearling; second foal; dam unraced half-sister to useful winners Rainbow Fire (7f including 2yo) and Dhahmaan (5f-6f 2yo including Listed); stable's 2yos not made the hottest of starts this season but he needs a market check.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(8)

13th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

14:45 Lingfield (AW)

Sky Warrior

8st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Clive Cox

in rear

10/1

13th

9

(12)

22nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Sky Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Clive Cox

Creditable second on handicap debut at Lingfield (7f, good) in May but he's struggled at Doncaster and over C&D in two runs since; still lightly raced and mark is sliding but he needs to get back on track.

20/1

5th

6

(2)

17th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:30 Windsor

Sky Warrior

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

in touch with leaders, weakened from over 1f out

12/1

13/2

Form: 6

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only 4-1 for his debut at Newbury (6f, good) but never picked up in a race won impressively by a 150-1 winner; no doubt capable of better.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(6)

18th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

13:50 Epsom

Battle Charge

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Ralph Beckett

180,000gns yearling who has run to just a modest level in three 6f runs this summer; stepping up to 7f for his nursery debut can help and his yard remain in fine form; market instructive.

100/30

6th

4

(1)

28th Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:50 Carlisle

Battle Charge

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ralph Beckett

Only 4-1 for his debut at Newbury (6f, good) but modest form; some improvement when fifth of 11 at Windsor (6f, good to firm) and he needs to take another step forward.

7/1

5th

2

(9)

5th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:15 Windsor

Battle Charge

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

midfield, carried left and up the centre under 2f out, disputing third final 110yds, no extra and lost fourth towards finish

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
100,000gns yearling; first foal; dam unraced close relative of outstanding 5f winner Battaash (including 2yo/four Group 1s), family of Group 2 winners Etlaala (7f 2yo) and Tasleet (6f); stable had a couple of newcomers go in at the first attempt last week.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

12

(4)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chiedozie

10st 7lb

J: Mr Lewis Kent

T: Phil McEntee

23-race maiden; has a chance on his C&D third in January 2025 but then off for 410 days; creditable 4.75l tenth of 12 at Kempton on his return to action this month; each-way chance.

20/1

7th
10 (1)
Sonmarg

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
65,000gns yearling; fourth foal; brother to 6f/7f 2yo winner Gulmarg (RPR 89), half-brother to winners Guida's Force (Italian 6f 2yo/1m; 94) and Baileysgutfeeling (7f turf 2yo/AW; 93); dam 6f winner (including 2yo/AW; 70), closely related to 5f 2yo winner Coconut Kisses; could be interesting with James Doyle booked.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(7)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

14:08 Nottingham

Sonmarg

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

led, pressed leader under 4f out, led again over 1f out, lost three places inside final furlong, weakened final 110yds

7/1

4th

1

(7)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

14:08 Nottingham

Sonmarg

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

led

7/1

10

(5)

26th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Sonmarg

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Turf winner at 6f; maiden on AW and below best in two AW handicaps at this trip but he's dropped a few pounds since making his yard debut and remains of interest on autumn form with Rossa Ryan up for the first time.

9/1

Form:

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Always behind when last to finish at Newbury (6f, good) and best watched for now.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(4)

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

16:00 Leicester

Time Signature

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: William Knight

Gelded before coming in a below-par seventh in 7f Kempton nursery 29 days ago; visor is refitted now with plenty more required if he's to shed his maiden tag.

7/1

7th

5

(7)

18th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:52 Kempton (AW)

Time Signature

9st 8lb

J: Neil Callan

T: William Knight

No closer than seventh in five starts, but was sent off just 4-1 when beating one home at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last time; gelded since and interesting to see if the money comes again for him on AW debut.

14/1

9th

1

(8)

26th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Lingfield

Time Signature

9st 10lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: William Knight

Minor promise in three maiden/novice runs at around 6f; tried in a visor for his nursery debut at Ascot (6f, good) 12 days ago but never able to land a blow; up in trip and down in class so could yet fare better.

6/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
20,000gns yearling, 80,000gns 2yo; fourth foal; half-brother to winners Shine Forever (Italian 6.7f) and Quick Time (US 5.5f); dam 6f 2yo winner (RPR 81), half-sister to 6f Group 3 winner Mince; market should be informative with the yard running two.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(8)

25th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newmarket

Gamraan

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

dwelt start

16/1

3rd

4

(1)

11th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 3

15:47 Nottingham

Gamraan

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

took keen hold, pressed leader

12/1

7th

4

(4)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Ayr

Gamraan

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Improved form when second of 13 on nursery debut at Glorious Goodwood (7f, soft); unable to build on that the next twice (7f/1m, good to firm/AW) but may get back on track when he returns to slow turf.

7/1

50/1

Form: 9

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a low-key start at Bath (5.5f, good; 12-1) and needs to leave that run well behind.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(3)

20th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Art Fantastique

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Usher

Hindered by slow starts this year for new stable, taking AW record to 0-8; however, has possibilities off current mark provided he's helped by first-time blinkers.

7/1

7th

2

(5)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

11:35 Lingfield (AW)

Art Fantastique

9st 9lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Mark Usher

slowly away, in rear

8/1

7th

2

(5)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

11:35 Lingfield (AW)

Art Fantastique

9st 9lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Mark Usher

slowly away, in rear

8/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£60,000 2yo; fifth foal; half-brother to winners Sign From Above (1m5f; RPR 71) and I Am Thunder (Qatar 5.5f-6f); dam 1m4f AW winner (77), half-sister to 1m4f Listed winner My Renee; could be vulnerable to sharper-bred opposition.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(5)

9th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Floating Voter

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ollie Sangster

Well backed when winning a weak Tapeta handicap in first-time blinkers three weeks ago; said to have run flat when well beaten off his revised mark last time and that leaves him something to prove now switched to cheekpieces.

5/1

9th

9

(8)

30th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Floating Voter

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ollie Sangster

Big market mover on his handicap debut at Wolverhampton (7f) and in the first-time blinkers he came through wide and late to prevail narrowly; looked good value for his winning margin; up 5lb.

4/1

1st

1

(7)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Floating Voter

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ollie Sangster

midfield

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising third, behind a pair of previous winners, in conditions stakes at Ascot (5f, good); should be suited by this extra furlong (half-brother to a 6f 2yo winner) and holds leading claims; now hooded.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(2)

4th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Kempton (AW)

The Line

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Promising when third of five behind two previous winners on his Ascot debut (5f, good) in May, but not seen again (gelded in the meantime) until eighth of ten at Sandown (7f, soft) a fortnight ago; has something to prove after that, but would be involved if rediscovering his debut form.

6/1

8th

12

(9)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Sandown

The Line

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Fair form when third of five, behind two previous winners, in a conditions stakes at Ascot (5f, good) in May; problems at the stalls since (twice withdrawn) and he was then gelded in July; player if still able to tap into his debut promise.

7/1

11

(4)

5th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:15 Windsor

The Line

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Promising third, behind a pair of previous winners, in conditions stakes at Ascot (5f, good); should be suited by this extra furlong (half-brother to a 6f 2yo winner) and holds leading claims; now hooded.

2/1

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Payout
Exacta £23.60
Straight Forecast £31.04
Trifecta £209.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

The Line

NEWMARKET:

Brave Empire

SPOTLIGHT:

Chiedozie

LAMBOURN:

Sky Warrior

TOPSPEED:

The Line

POSTDATA:

The Line

The Times:

The Line

Telegraph:

The Line

The Guardian:

The Line

Daily Mail:

The Line

D Express:

The Line

Daily Mirror:

The Line

The Sun:

The Line

Daily Record:

The Line

The Star:

Brave Empire