June 22 / 18.25 Lingfield (AW)

18.25

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Royal Ascot Form Study On attheraces.com Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3564
  • 0m 6f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Royal Ascot Form Study On attheraces.com Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £1.54
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
5-2 second favourite for his Yarmouth debut four weeks ago and ran well for second, displaying clear greenness when asked for his effort; a May foal, he's open to plenty of improvement; major player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

El Bodon

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

0-11 on turf with his best efforts coming on slower than good; back up in the weights after a productive AW campaign and he has enough to prove back on turf, all the more so after his tame effort at Newcastle on Good Friday.

33/1

14th

6

(10)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

El Bodon

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Two 6f wins at Kempton this winter and he ran as well as he ever has when a close fourth at Lingfield five weeks ago (behind Ferrous and Lakers); this stiff 6f should suit and he can make another bold bid.

14/1

4th

2

(5)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 2

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

El Bodon

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

3-3 on AW, showing improved form to win a useful race at Kempton 16 days ago (6f); 3lb rise not beyond him and he should give it a good go in his hat-trick bid.

11/4

14/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 8

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
28-1 when finishing down the field at Leicester on last month's debut (6f, good to firm); open to improvement but it is required.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

18

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Commander Of Life

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Not far away in one of these big-field C&D races last July; showed at Doncaster that month that he can win on turf and he's not been far away in any of his races this year, so he has place claims.

16/1

5th

2

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Commander Of Life

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jessica Macey

Last win came on Chelmsford Polytrack (7f; from 4lb lower) last October; kept in decent form (4224243) this year, a sticking-on third at Nottingham (8.5f, good) 12 days ago to Saturday's Ripon scorer Highland Olly; Paul Mulrennan is a noted booking.

4/1

3rd

2

(9)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

18:15 Nottingham

Commander Of Life

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Jessica Macey

Consistent in defeat on AW this year, reaching the frame for the sixth outing in succession when fourth of 13 at Southwell (1m) 11 days ago; turf winner last year; likely to be thereabouts.

11/2

33/1

  • Place: £13.40

Form:

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some early speed but dropped right away in a good 6f novice at Goodwood four weeks ago; should do better in time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

4th
11 (12)
Jakima

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to 1m/1m1f winner Turea (RPR 89); dam a 7f-1m1f winner (including Listed; 109); drawn widest but still one to note for market confidence.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(5)

14th Aug 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Kempton (AW)

Jakima

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

in touch with leaders, ridden and outpaced 2f out, switched left over 1f out, stayed on final 110yds, just held

7/4

3rd

9

(2)

6th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

14:30 Chester

Jakima

8st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Showed promise when fourth of 11 on her Lingfield debut (6f, AW) in June, but hasn't built on it in two starts over the same trip on turf; bred to appreciate the extra furlong and is well drawn, so can't be dismissed entirely on nursery debut.

12/1

9th

9

(3)

21st Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Newbury

Jakima

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Respectable fourth on debut at Lingfield (6f, AW) last month but didn't appear to build on that performance when only seventh in deeper race at Haydock (6f, good) a fortnight ago; improvement required.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£65,000 yearling; half-brother to winners Global Acclamation (6f/7f AW; RPR 61) and Aussie Rocks (US 4.5f-1m dirt); dam an unraced half-sister to 1m Listed-placed winner Ratiocination; stable get winning newcomers; betting to guide.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(2)

25th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Quantum Force

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Joseph Parr

Out of the frame in five starts for George Boughey, the latest when fifth of nine stepped up to 1m at Southwell (Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces) last month; changed hands for 4,500gns soon afterwards and something to prove back at 6f on stable debut.

6/1

7th

6

(2)

25th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Quantum Force

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Joseph Parr

Out of the frame in five starts for George Boughey, the latest when fifth of nine stepped up to 1m at Southwell (Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces) last month; changed hands for 4,500gns soon afterwards and something to prove back at 6f on stable debut.

6/1

5th

1

(6)

16th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Quantum Force

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Boughey

in touch with leaders

9/2

6th
10 (5)
Flemish

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to 13 winners, notably Group 1 sprinter G Force (RPR 121); dam a Listed winner (110); bred to be sharp but stable's modest striker-rate with 2yos tempers enthusiasm slightly.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(6)

11th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

11:50 Southwell (AW)

Flemish

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tom Ward

Nine-race maiden who has just one piece of placed form (5f; penultimate outing) but gives the impression this return to 6f is worth exploring; not without hope.

16/1

8th

10

(9)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Flemish

8st 3lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Tom Ward

Settled better than is sometimes the case before keeping on well for third behind Torvar at Wolverhampton (5f) a fortnight ago but she's 0-8 now and will need to find something extra to get a win on the board.

14/1

3rd

10

(8)

21st Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Flemish

8st 8lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Tom Ward

in touch with leaders

12/1

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
110,000euros yearling; closely related to Italian 5f-6f winner Royal Mehmas (RPR 103), half-brother to three other winners, notably Listed winner Big Time Baby (118) and Italian Group 3 winner Charline Royale (107); dam a 7f AW/1m turf winner (72); lots to like on paper but stable's 2yos not firing on all cylinders.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(7)

12th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:00 Windsor

Miggy Magic

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Keady

Still a maiden but produced consistent AW form (32224) this winter for new yard, showing signs that he's capable of winning an ordinary sprint handicap; one for the shortlist back on turf.

9/2

25/1

Form: 9

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
28-1 for his Newbury debut five weeks ago (6f, good) when he ran green and dropped away to be beaten 13l; should know more today but he'll need significant improvement.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(6)

12th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

19:30 Brighton

Irrelevant

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mark Pattinson

pulled hard, in touch with leaders

14/1

7th

8

(6)

12th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

19:30 Brighton

Irrelevant

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mark Pattinson

pulled hard, in touch with leaders

14/1

9th

9

(3)

8th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Irrelevant

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Mark Pattinson

mounted in chute, taken down early

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£78,000 yearling; half-brother to winners George William (7f-1m including AW; RPR 105), Bengal Bay (7f/7.5f; 85), Venus Grace (1m AW; 80) and Mister Maestro (Italian 1m); dam 1m winner (96); lots to like on paper and he's one to note in the betting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(3)

12th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Tactical Control

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: B F Brookhouse

Sole win from 23 starts came on turf at Salisbury off 11lb higher last August; runner-up at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW; first-time blinkers) in March but he was disappointing over 1m2f here next time and was pulled up at Bath (1m, firm; reported to have moved poorly) when favourite 38 days ago; needs to bounce back.

7/2

7

(2)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Tactical Control

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: B F Brookhouse

always behind, pulled up back straight

7/2

7

(2)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Tactical Control

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: B F Brookhouse

always behind, pulled up back straight

7/2

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
18,000gns yearling; half-brother to winners The Hulk ((RPR 85), Gaallib (84) and Kentucky Rose (76); dam a 6f winner (73); drawn wide for debut and yard not renowned for winning 2yo newcomers.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(2)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Havana Touch

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Butler

5yo who was in top form on AW in the spring, with a win at Kempton (1m) being sandwiched by two seconds; showed some promise in May 2024 when he last raced on turf; key player if transferring good form back to grass.

7/1

2nd

9

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Touch

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Resumed winning ways in 1m Kempton handicap 29 days ago; up 4lb but must enter calculations.

7/2

1st

6

(2)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Havana Touch

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: John Butler

Back to form when second of 11 at Wolverhampton (8.6f) a fortnight ago; 2lb higher today but Rossa Ryan booked and this course winner should have a big run in him.

4/1

100/1

Form: 8

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
100-1 and offered little when eighth of nine at Bath 13 days ago (5.5f, firm).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

11

(6)

16th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:47 Lingfield (AW)

Mighty Pearl

8st 13lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Adam West

Well beaten in all five starts, the last two in nurseries; blinkers go on but can only watch.

25/1

8th

8

(4)

4th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

14:45 Chepstow

Mighty Pearl

8st 10lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Adam West

Modest form to date, although showed a little more promise when 8l fifth in an Epsom nursery last time (7f, good); not sure to be suited by this step up to 1m; stable in fine form.

20/1

5th

7

(5)

18th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

13:50 Epsom

Mighty Pearl

8st 2lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Adam West

Huge prices and not beaten many home in his three runs in novice/maiden company; this is more suitable but still not easily recommended.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
5,000euros foal, 16,000gns breeze-up 2yo; half-sister to a winner in Italy; others have much more pressing paper claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(7)

27th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

So Obsessed

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marco Botti

pressed leader, led 1f out, headed inside final 110yds, kept on

13/2

7th

4

(6)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

So Obsessed

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marco Botti

Four wins in first half of last year; not entirely solid on subsequent form but has possibilities provided she builds on latest effort (third over C&D).

10/1

7th

4

(6)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

So Obsessed

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marco Botti

Four wins in first half of last year; not entirely solid on subsequent form but has possibilities provided she builds on latest effort (third over C&D).

10/1

Non-runners

So Obsessed

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £3.80
Straight Forecast £2.61
Trifecta £104.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

El Bodon

Telegraph:

Quantum Force

RP RATINGS:

El Bodon

POSTDATA:

El Bodon

NEWMARKET:

El Bodon

The Times:

El Bodon

The Guardian:

El Bodon

D Express:

El Bodon

The Sun:

El Bodon

The Star:

El Bodon

Daily Record:

El Bodon

Daily Mail:

Quantum Force

Daily Mirror:

Quantum Force