June 15 / 14.20 Newbury

14.20

Good

BetVictor Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 0m 6f 110y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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BetVictor Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

1st
3 (10)
Iberian

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.70
  • Place: £2.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
200,000gns yearling; second foal; dam 1m winner (including Listed), sister to 1m4f Group 3 winner High Heeled, half-sister to the dam of Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Just The Judge; likely to be seen to better effect over further but stable gets debut winners and it makes sense to check the market.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(11)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Iberian

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Charles Hills

Group 2 winner as 2yo; threw away a golden opportunity in 6f Listed race at Doncaster in March when diving to his left inside the final furlong; well below par in the same grade last time and would be a surprise winner here, even if first-time blinkers give him a boost.

50/1

6th

5

(6)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:20 Newmarket (July)

Iberian

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charles Hills

Group 2 winner as a 2yo; threw away a winning opportunity in a Listed race at Doncaster in March (6f, good to soft) when diving to his left inside the final furlong; this is easier than this summer's earlier turf assignments but he's often slowly away and he isn't one for the faint of heart.

9/2

7th

3

(2)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Goodwood

Iberian

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charles Hills

Lightly raced since winning 2yo Group 2 in September 2023 (7f, soft); went close in Listed race on 2025 reappearance (6f, good to soft) and respectable fifth in the Group 1 Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) last time; however, he again looks vulnerable this afternoon.

25/1

25/1

  • Place: £8.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
16,000gns yearling; first foal; unraced dam closely related to Listed-placed 6f/7f winner Volatile, half-sister to 1m winner Muhtaram out of a maiden half-sister to 7f Group 3 winner Sueboog; stable's sole 2yo winner this season came here at 150-1, though he did have the benefit of a run.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(6)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Chepstow

Judge Frank

9st 1lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Well held all four runs this season but has had excuses with one thing and another, latterly when drawn out of it over C&D nine days ago (among the favourites); has gone well here previously and is one to consider off a career-low mark.

10/1

8th

6

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Chepstow

Judge Frank

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: John & Rhys Flint

Both wins came in September 2024; tends to race prominently and if his natural exuberance can be harnessed then he would not be far away.

4/1

7th

12

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Judge Frank

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: John & Rhys Flint

Went back-to-back in good-ground handicaps (7f/1m, including here) in September 2024 but no wins since and two runs last month (led before weakening) don't suggest another crack at this trip will turn the ship around.

8/1

16/1

  • Place: £5.80

Form: 6

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Should be all the wiser for making his debut at Chester (6f, good) but he beat only one home there and looks best watched for now.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(2)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Overlooked

10st 7lb

J: Miss Hannah Dring

T: Harriet Bethell

Longstanding maiden but he's in a consistent vein of form and went down by only half a length in first-time blinkers over C&D most recently; in the mix, with the blinds retained.

4/1

2nd

1

(8)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Overlooked

9st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Harriet Bethell

20-race maiden but hasn't been far away on last two starts, latest when hemmed in against the far rail when fourth of nine at Musselburgh (1m, good) 13 days ago; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims at least.

7/2

OUR TIP

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
5th foal; half-brother to winners Motafaawit (Group-placed 5f-7.4f including 2yo; RPR 115), Tajaanus (6f-7f 2yo including Group 3) and Al Shibli (6f 2yo; 92); dam 6f 2yo winner (82), closely related to 7f Listed winner Mankib; bred to be decidedly smart and appeals as a likely type for this.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

7

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Newmarket

Mafnood

10st 13lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: George Baker

Has only won a novice when aged two; has threatened in handicaps from 7f to 1m3f but now has to get himself back on track after three lesser shows.

20/1

12th

1

(4)

11th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:12 Epsom

Mafnood

10st 1lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: George Baker

Sole win came in a 1m novice as a 2yo and although he's run some good races on downhill tracks this year, including over C&D (good; acts on soft), he isn't obviously ahead of his mark; should be thereabouts even so.

11/2

3rd

1

(1)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:03 Epsom

Mafnood

10st 0lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Sole win was in a Haydock novice two years ago; plenty of good runs for new yard this season but he was disappointing at Windsor on Saturday and needs to bounce back on this quick turnaround.

11/2

Form: 6

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never really sighted with a chance when 17-2 at Goodwood (6f, good); will need to leave that running a long way behind to threaten here but that's feasible.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£70,000 yearling; fifth foal; half-brother to 6f winners Hurt You Never (RPR 69) and Alex Gracie (61); dam French 7.5f-1m1f winner, closely related to 1m Group 2 winner Move Swiftly out of 6f winning half-sister to 1m2f Listed winner; market instructive with the yard running two.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

17:25 Limerick

Inishfallen

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Only one win from 26 starts and that was on AW for Brian Meehan in 2023; fair AW form early this year; hard to fancy on recent form

14/1

11th

8

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Inishfallen

9st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Stephen Thorne

Proving hard to win with (1-25); not beaten far on last two AW runs in the spring; failed to make a significant impact in a Listowel race won by Unauthorized.

14/1

10th

4

(9)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Inishfallen

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Proving hard to win with; not beaten far last two AW runs, behind I Bid You Ajou when sixth at Naas last time; handicapper starting to play ball.

9/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£58,000 yearling; third foal; dam maiden 6f-1m (RPR 46), half-sister to 6f Group 2 winner Twilight Blues and Listed-placed 5f 2yo winner Incise (dam of 5f Listed winner My Propeller); looks the stable second string on jockey bookings.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(8)

15th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Goodwood

Mad Punter

8st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Brian Meehan

Showed no improvement on nursery debut six days ago and still hasn't built on debut effort; chance partly depends on whether he responds well to first-time headgear.

16/1

6th

7

(4)

9th Oct 2023

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

13:50 Windsor

Mad Punter

8st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Brian Meehan

took keen hold, slowly into stride, in touch with leaders, bit short of room and lost ground over 6f out, headway 3f out, pressed leaders 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

14/1

Form: 08

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well down the field in both his starts (over 6f) and looks one for nurseries.
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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

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
80,000gns yearling; fifth foal; half-brother to winners Equality (5f including 2yo; RPR 109), Badri (5f-7f; 108), Outgate (7f-7.5f including 2yo; 105) and Deceiver (7f AW; 84); dam Listed-placed 6f AW winner (stayed 7f; 98); market can guide on debut for top yard.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

18

(21)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Treasure Time

8st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won in a big field at York (1m, good to firm) last August and he's unexposed at today's trip, which could suit; best run of this light campaign came when fourth at Ascot last month but he needs something extra today.

16/1

8

(6)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Treasure Time

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: William Haggas

Best form when finishing strongly to lead close home at York (1m, good to firm) last August; just two runs this year, following a fair reappearance with a never-sighted run at Goodwood (1m1f) last week; has cheekpieces fitted now but he remains with potential and this stiff test can suit.

5/1

2

(12)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

16:55 Goodwood

Treasure Time

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Ran well when fifth here (good to firm) last August and won competitive 3yo handicap at York (1m, good to firm) later that month; fifth of 12 on return at Sandown (1m, good to firm) four weeks ago and could be suited by this extra furlong; unraced on softer than good; retains potential for top yard.

4/1

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
58,000euros yearling; first foal; dam unraced half-sister to German 7f 2yo Listed/1m Group 3 winner Meerjungfrau, out of German 7.7f winning half-sister to German/Italian 1m Listed winner Mannico; only filly in the field and from a major stable; betting informative.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(3)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Marcella

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Went close in sole AW attempt; heavy-ground success in September confirmed that she seems a mudlark on turf; raced too freely last time; even if she settles better, this is a tough assignment.

16/1

7th

9

(3)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Marcella

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Went close in sole AW attempt; heavy-ground success in September confirmed that she seems a mudlark on turf; raced too freely last time; even if she settles better, this is a tough assignment.

16/1

8th

3

(6)

13th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Goodwood

Marcella

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Found it tough in May/June but her sights have been lowered and she won an eight-runner handicap at Epsom (8.5f, heavy) two weeks ago from Arkhalia Flynn; 7lb higher today but that win came in dominant fashion.

7/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
44,000euros yearling; 160,000gns at the breeze-ups in April; sixth foal; half-brother to winners One Last Look (7f 2yo; RPR 91), House Of Kings (7f-1m4f including 2yo; 91) and Dhuncan (Italy 1m1f); unraced dam closely related to French 1,000 winner Elusive Wave; stable not noted for 2yo debut winners but he's interesting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(6)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

11:45 Doncaster

Enpassant

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Herrington

Has gained last three wins on AW, including latest start; effective on turf but has never won away from Leicester in this sphere; something to prove back up in grade.

10/1

1st

2

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Enpassant

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Herrington

Three 7f wins on AW elsewhere, most recently at Southwell in April; a quick return didn't pay off there next time and he was always behind when returned to turf at Leicester last month; has run well over C&D in the past, though, so he may be more himself this time.

12/1

7th

7

(5)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Leicester

Enpassant

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Michael Herrington

Resumed winning ways in 7f Southwell handicap in April but he beat only two home back there eight days later; this C&D scorer needs to bounce back.

7/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
65,000euros yearling; ninth foal; half-brother to winners Burringurrah (Japanese 1m-1m5f including 2yo; RPR 105), Rusper (1m-1m1f including 2yo/HK;103), Roxy Star (7f-1m including 2yo; 96) and Goodnight Kiss (1m4f; 83); dam unraced, out of Oaks winner Shahtoush; perhaps vulnerable to sharper types.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(9)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Metallo

9st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

0-11 on the AW and 1-18 overall; down another 2lb and cheekpieces are given a go this time, but he still has stamina to prove over this far.

12/1

4th

1

(2)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Metallo

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

0-13 in handicaps and usually seen over further than this, but he did run well when fourth of nine over 7f here in March; with a couple in here that like to go forward, he may have the race run to suit and drops into a 0-80 for the first time; hood removed; interesting.

13/2

4th

6

(4)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Metallo

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: John Butler

On a long losing run but he comes here in decent form for his current yard, sixth of 14 in 1m2f handicap here 24 days ago; possibilities on his first go at this trip.

8/1

13th
6 (7)
Laabbij

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
110,000gns yearling; first foal; dam unraced half-sister to useful winners Marquix (1m-1m4f including Listed), Sceptre Rouge (7f-1m including 2yo Listed) and Maradini (1m 2yo); sire an influence for speed; market can guide as to expectations.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(5)

16th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Salisbury

Laabbij

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Absent since his inauspicious debut (finished last of 13) at Newbury two months ago; best watched unless the market suggests he's expected to improve markedly.

20/1

13th

6

(7)

15th Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 110y

Class 4

14:20 Newbury

Laabbij

9st 7lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Ed Walker

110,000gns yearling; first foal; dam unraced half-sister to useful winners Marquix (1m-1m4f including Listed), Sceptre Rouge (7f-1m including 2yo Listed) and Maradini (1m 2yo); sire an influence for speed; market can guide as to expectations.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
80,000gns yearling; second foal; dam maiden from 6f-1m (RPR 60), half-sister to 1m Group 3 winner Oh Goodness Me and 1m4f Listed Flat/smart jumps winner Eradicate out of Listed-placed 1m winner; Marquand presumably prefers Treasure Time but makes sense to check the betting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(6)

26th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Viridian

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: William Haggas

prominent

6/4

2nd

3

(8)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

20:30 Brighton

Viridian

9st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

in touch with leaders

4/1

4th

4

(11)

20th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Redcar

Viridian

9st 6lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Out of a half-sister to a Group 3/Listed winners but he's yet to be placed after five starts and was tailed off in a Wetherby handicap (1m, soft) 22 days ago; that trip may have stretched him but he still has quite a lot to prove on this return to 7f; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces.

12/1

Non-runners

Viridian

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £123.80
Straight Forecast £128.28
Trifecta £4320.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mafnood

NEWMARKET:

Enpassant

LAMBOURN:

Iberian

POSTDATA:

Treasure Time

The Star:

Metallo

The Guardian:

Enpassant

The Times:

Mafnood

Telegraph:

Mafnood

Daily Mail:

Mafnood

D Express:

Mafnood

Daily Mirror:

Mafnood

The Sun:

Mafnood

Daily Record:

Mafnood