June 16 / 13.30 Sandown

13.30

Good To Firm

British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 0m 5f 10y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

1st
5 (2)
Nazalan

11/2 (Won)

Form: 3

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
10-1 when a promising third of eight on his Nottingham debut (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago, rallying after losing his pitch; should know more this time and unlikely to be far away.
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4

(4)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Nazalan

9st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Holds poor claims on his Redcar form this season for new yard; AW record isn't particularly convincing; enough to prove.

25/1

14th

7

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

15:57 Redcar

Nazalan

9st 3lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Won a Sandown novice (5f, good to firm) for Sean Woods in June 2023 but gradually lost his way after being gelded last year and has been campaigned sparingly by this yard in 2025; on a career-low mark but still tough to consider.

33/1

14th

7

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

15:57 Redcar

Nazalan

9st 3lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Won a Sandown novice (5f, good to firm) for Sean Woods in June 2023 but gradually lost his way after being gelded last year and has been campaigned sparingly by this yard in 2025; on a career-low mark but still tough to consider.

33/1

Form: 6

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
10-1 when finishing in midfield on his Salisbury debut (5f, good to firm) last month; improvement likely but it will be needed.
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5th

1

(5)

14th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Ffos Las

Notta Nother

9st 9lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

in touch with leaders, struggling from over 2f out, lost touch from over 1f out

11/4

4th

8

(8)

20th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

15:45 Sandown

Notta Nother

9st 2lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Runner-up over C&D in June on second start then went one better in Goodwood maiden (5f); however, he's been unplaced in 6f nurseries the last twice and needs to raise his game if he's to win this; unraced on slow ground.

16/1

4th

4

(1)

24th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:20 Windsor

Notta Nother

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Richard Hannon

Delivered on earlier promise when winning five-runner Goodwood maiden (5f, good) last month but was well-held eighth (behind Je Ne Sais Quoi and Politico) when upped to 6f for recent nursery debut at Haydock.

8/1

Form: 35

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Showed ability when third of eight on her Salisbury debut (5f, good to soft) last month, but probably achieved more despite only finishing fifth of six in a conditions event over the same C&D (good) a fortnight later (first two previous winners who look useful); not dismissed entirely.
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7th

3

(4)

16th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

14:15 Windsor

Chinese Knot

9st 6lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Rod Millman

Form dipped at the Doncaster St Leger meeting (soft) but has a solid record otherwise in handicaps and may well bounce back; both wins on good to soft; placed over C&D two outings ago.

14/1

7th

2

(2)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

13:50 Doncaster

Chinese Knot

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Rod Millman

Won Class 4 nurseries at Yarmouth (5f) and Chepstow (6f) on good to soft ground this summer; creditable third behind a well-treated rival at Windsor four weeks ago (good to firm); today's extra yardage should be within range but she'll need a clear personal best to win.

11/1

3rd

1

(7)

17th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:00 Windsor

Chinese Knot

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Rod Millman

Got up late at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) on second nursery start and made it 2-2 under Saffie Osborne at Chepstow (6f, good to soft) last Thursday; had 3l to spare on that first crack at 6f and a 6lb penalty may not stop her today; has shown promise on good and good to firm ground.

3/1

Form: 3

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Nicely bred colt who stayed on well to finish third of ten on his Leicester debut (5f, good to firm; 12-1) last month; tongue-tie given a go and strong claims with that experience under his belt.
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4th

5

(3)

16th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

14:15 Windsor

Kingswood Flyer

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Has made a solid start to his handicap career, winning at Newbury (good to soft) then second off this mark at the Doncaster St Leger meeting (soft), both over 6f; remains open to further progress; respected.

100/30

2nd

4

(10)

15th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Kingswood Flyer

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Has improved with each of his four runs and won five-runner nursery at Newbury last time (6f, good to soft; Count Palatine close second); could continue to progress for top yard and he's a solid contender.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
February foal by Blue Point; half-sister to Listed-placed 5f/6f 2yo winner Bolt Action (RPR 102); dam placed 7f AW (53), half-sister to Group 1 winners Iridessa (1m-1m2f), Order Of Australia (Breeders' Cup Mile) and Santa Barbara (US 9.5f/1m2f); plenty to like on pedigree and market should be informative.
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9th

8

(10)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Enchanting

8st 12lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Andrew Balding

All four wins at 5f on good ground or softer, bolting up in handicap at Goodwood in May; well below par in two subsequent runs but she's had over two months off since and could be revived; not without hope if so.

20/1

2

(8)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Enchanting

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Her three handicap wins have all come over C&D on good ground or slower; it was only a 0-88 that she won here on her reappearance in May but she fairly bolted up, easing her way into contention from well off the pace and skipping clear inside the final furlong; reverted to front-running in an Ayr Listed event last month but overdid things and dropped away late on; 11lb higher than for May's win but still a strong contender if the ground doesn't dry out too much.

12/1

2

(3)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

17:55 Ayr

Enchanting

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Loves Goodwood and has gained her last three wins there, pulling clear of 12 opponents in handicap on latest; the one to beat if she can repeat that form; best efforts so far on good ground or softer.

7/2

5/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
February foal by Starspangledbanner; 350,000gns yearling; dam 5f-5.5f winner (including 2yo/Listed; RPR 104), half-sister to smart 5f-6f winner Tone The Barone out of French Listed-placed 6f winning half-sister to Hong Kong 1m Group 1 winner Xtension and to dam of 6f Group 1 winner Harry Angel; attractive pedigree and market confidence would be significant.
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2nd

3

(1)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Beverley

Markakol

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

led, ridden when edged left inside final furlong, drifted left and headed inside final 110yds, soon no extra

7/1

25th

28

(24)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:15 Ascot

Markakol

8st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Highly tried after his novice win (5f, AW) last summer and came up short; absent since October (gelded soon after latest start) and others look more persuasive.

25/1

2nd

2

(4)

13th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Markakol

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

reared start, slowly away, hung left throughout, in rear, headway on far side of group over 1f out, went second inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, just held second

11/10

OUR TIP

Form: 8

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
15-2 when last of eight on his Yarmouth debut (5f, good to firm) eight days ago; major improvement needed and looks one for handicaps later on.
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9th

2

(8)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blow Me Away

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

slowly away, took keen hold, in rear

10/1

7th

4

(2)

14th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Blow Me Away

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Ninth of 16 in a 7f AW novice in August but behind on his other seven starts, the last three in handicaps (7f, 6f and 5f); visor now joins his tongue-tie.

14/1

Form:

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
80-1 when beaten a long way into last of 11 on his Goodwood debut (6f, good) three weeks ago; no appeal.
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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
Straight Forecast £23.38

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kingswood Flyer

NEWMARKET:

Nazalan

POSTDATA:

Chinese Knot

D Express:

Markakol

Telegraph:

Kingswood Flyer

Daily Mail:

Kingswood Flyer

The Sun:

Kingswood Flyer

The Star:

Kingswood Flyer

The Times:

Nazalan

Daily Record:

Nazalan

The Guardian:

Chinese Knot

Daily Mirror:

Markakol