June 23 / 18.30 Newmarket (July)

18.30

Good

Racing TV British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Racing TV British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 73

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished just over 4l behind Clan Chieftain at Chepstow, staying on for third place and improving on debut effort; gets a 6lb pull with that rival and is open to further progress, so the rematch looks interesting; a must for the shortlist.
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4th

1

(4)

8th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 4

19:40 Ripon

Seendid

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Brother to 1m2f Group 1 winner Nezwaah; marked improvement through his first three races, battling well when making all at Newmarket in July (1m2f, good); poor run on his handicap debut last month but dropped 4lb and still has some potential; new trip and ground to contend with today.

3/1

12th

12

(8)

14th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Seendid

8st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Brother to 1m2f Group 1 winner Nezwaah; marked improvement through his first three races, sticking his neck out to make all on the near rail in nine-runner C&D maiden (good) last time; further improvement should see him score off this opening mark sometime soon, perhaps today.

7/1

1st

5

(4)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Newmarket (July)

Seendid

9st 4lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: William Haggas

made all, against near rail home straight

5/1

OUR TIP

33/1

  • Place: £6.60

Form:

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Absent since an inauspicious debut effort (finished last of ten) in 1m2f novice event at the Craven meeting on the other course here two months ago; doesn't exactly look an imminent winner.
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8th

4

(5)

12th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Golden Delite

9st 5lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

led, headed over 3f out, soon weakened quickly

20/1

8th

4

(5)

12th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Golden Delite

9st 5lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

led, headed over 3f out, soon weakened quickly

20/1

8th

4

(4)

2nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Golden Delite

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Appleby

Promising when just beaten on his second start for Jane Chapple Hyam at Newmarket (1m2f, good) in July last year, but has regressed in nine starts since joining this yard; yet another headgear combination is now given a go.

25/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 5-

Last run: 223 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-bred colt who cost 450,000gns as a yearling; showed some promise (finished fifth) in 1m2f AW maiden at Lingfield last November and held a Derby entry at the time; open to any amount of improvement this year; very interesting on reappearance.
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16th

14

(13)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

15:15 Doncaster

Shadow Of War

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Off the mark at the third attempt in Nottingham novice (1m2f, good to soft) last August; absent since (gelded in interim) and needs to prove he retains his promise, but this well-bred 450,000gns yearling is with a leading stable and has potential off his opening mark; watch the betting.

9/1

1st

6

(7)

10th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

15:10 Nottingham

Shadow Of War

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Needs to improve if he's to take this and is likely to want further in due course (half-brother to Gold Cup winner Subjectivist); however, this well-related 450,000gns yearling has shown ability in two runs to date over today's trip, and this will be a greater test of stamina on softer ground.

3/1

3rd

6

(6)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Newmarket (July)

Shadow Of War

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: John & Thady Gosden

in touch with leaders, edged left from over 7f out, edged right from over 4f out

7/2

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sea The Stars half-sister to Italian 9.7f winner Daoub; dam 1m1f/1m2f winner, half-sister to Listed-placed 7f winner Asheerah (dam of Irish 2,000 winner Awtaad) and 6f 2yo winner Aaraas (dam of 1m 2yo Group 2 winner Madhmoon); interesting debutante.
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1st

7

(4)

12th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

16:00 Ascot

Ya Hafhd

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Lightly raced daughter of Sea The Stars who won a 1m3f AW novice before Christmas and returned with a career-best second on soft-ground handicap debut at Doncaster (1m2f); Goodwood was disappointing (1m4f, good) and it's hard to know why; bit to prove after that.

8/1

8th

8

(1)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 3

15:00 Goodwood

Ya Hafhd

9st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Thrice-raced daughter of Sea The Stars; won at Southwell (1m3f, AW) just before Christmas, then finished clear second in Doncaster handicap (1m2f, soft) on reappearance; the type to improve further, especially now back up in distance; respected.

7/2

8th

8

(1)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 3

15:00 Goodwood

Ya Hafhd

9st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Thrice-raced daughter of Sea The Stars; won at Southwell (1m3f, AW) just before Christmas, then finished clear second in Doncaster handicap (1m2f, soft) on reappearance; the type to improve further, especially now back up in distance; respected.

7/2

33/1

Form:

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Frankel colt; perhaps just needed his debut experience at Doncaster (1m; down the field) three weeks ago and may do better; however, needs to step up markedly on that bare form.
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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

Form: 0-1 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made no impact over 1m on sole 2yo start; proved well suited by the step up to 1m2f at Chepstow (good to firm) three weeks ago, turning over an odds-on shot who has won since; likely to improve further and commands respect under 6lb penalty.
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11

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:25 Perth

Clan Chieftain

10st 11lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Jackie Stephen

Flat winner who is 0-8 over hurdles but hasn't been running badly; more new headgear tried but can go well.

14/1

9

8th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:15 Sedgefield

Clan Chieftain

10st 12lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Jackie Stephen

Yet to score in this sphere but he arrives in good form, fourth of nine in 2m Perth handicap 13 days ago; he can make his presence felt again with blinkers added.

9/2

4th

4

25th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

15:08 Perth

Clan Chieftain

11st 1lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Jackie Stephen

Fairly useful at his best on the Flat; 0-6 over hurdles but was third off today's mark over C&D (good) in July and also ran well when filling same position at Kelso (2m2f, good) last week; one to consider.

7/2

Form: 0-

Last run: 235 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Absent since an unpromising debut effort (well down the field) in 1m AW maiden at Kempton eight months ago; subsequently gelded; may be one for handicaps later on.
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13th

6

7th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:30 Fairyhouse

Leitrim Rock

11st 7lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: E McNamara

Modest Flat performer and not bred for jumps; new yard.

20/1

6th

11

(2)

16th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

17:05 Yarmouth

Leitrim Rock

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Fair maiden who wasn't discredited when fourth of seven in 1m2f Beverley handicap 26 days ago; he handles soft ground so is no forlorn hope with few miles still on the clock.

14/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
1,500gns foal, £30,000 yearling; by Ulysses; closely related to 9.4f AW/10.4f turf winner Mafia Power, half-sister to 7f 2yo winner Farandine; one of two newcomers in the field; market can guide.
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10

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

14:25 Yarmouth

Desejada

8st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: John Butler

Maiden whose form claims are far from solid; failed to beat a rival the last twice (AW); the least appealing contender.

33/1

10

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

14:25 Yarmouth

Desejada

8st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: John Butler

Maiden whose form claims are far from solid; failed to beat a rival the last twice (AW); the least appealing contender.

33/1

6th

6

(4)

1st May 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Desejada

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: John Butler

Poor maiden who is readily passed over.

33/1

Form: 4

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished fourth of six in Haydock novice contest (11.5f, good to firm) two weeks ago, showing ability while leaving the impression he'll prove sharper for the outing/experience; nicely bred colt who has clear possibilities with improvement on the cards.
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4

2nd Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 3

16:35 Kelso

Governor Of India

11st 0lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Second foal of owner's French Oaks winner Star Of Seville; he showed ability on the Flat for the Gosdens, winning at Newcastle (1m2f, AW; RPR 77) in October, and he's joined another top yard for his hurdling career; could play a leading role on stable debut.

11/4

4th

3

(3)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

13:55 Newcastle (AW)

Governor Of India

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

in touch with leaders

2/1

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Payout
Exacta £90.30
Straight Forecast £95.10
Trifecta £438.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Clan Chieftain

SPOTLIGHT:

Shadow Of War

Telegraph:

Seendid

D Express:

Governor Of India

Daily Record:

Seendid

NEWMARKET:

Shadow Of War

The Star:

Shadow Of War

POSTDATA:

Clan Chieftain

The Times:

Clan Chieftain

The Guardian:

Clan Chieftain

Daily Mail:

Clan Chieftain

Daily Mirror:

Clan Chieftain

The Sun:

Clan Chieftain