July 06 / 18.05 Newbury

18.05

Good To Firm

KKA Studio Novice Stakes (Div I) (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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KKA Studio Novice Stakes (Div I) (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP
1st
1 (5)

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 51 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo

OR:

Form & Verdict
In need of the experience when fifth of ten on his Lingfield debut last month (6f, AW) and still looked far from the finished article when drawing clear of 11 rivals at Chelmsford two weeks ago; 3lb penalty to contend with on this switch to turf (unlikely to pose a problem judged on breeding) and this well-bred colt remains capable of better; strong claims.
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No Results Found

2/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to three winners including Group-placed pair Maximal (RPR 118) and Jubiloso (111); dam a 6f winner (including Listed; 107), herself a half-sister to Frankel; lots to like on paper.
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3

(12)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Ascot

Array

9st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Won the Group 2 Mill Reef on heavy as a juvenile but missed all of his 3yo campaign and has yet to convince that he's the same force this season, latterly finishing well behind in the International here; however, there's always a chance the first-time visor might trigger something and he'll go on the ground; wouldn't put a line through him.

25/1

3

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ascot

Array

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Useful 2yo over 6f in 2023, winning the Mill Reef on heavy ground; missed last season but has shown signs of retaining ability, including over 7f, this year; switches to a handicap for the first time and could go well, albeit needs a career-best performance to defy his mark.

14/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
6,000euros foal, 75,000gns yearling; half-brother to 1m4f winner Imaginative (by Camelot; RPR 84); dam a maiden sister to 1m4f AW winner Sea Change; sire a speed influence but still a suspicion he'll want further in time.
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9th

18

(12)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Indian Run

8st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Julie Camacho

Not beaten far at Newmarket (6f, good) and Newbury (6f, good to firm) last May and he's well handicapped on that form; however, below best on final two starts last season and likewise on recent reappearance at Newmarket.

33/1

8th

10

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

Indian Run

9st 1lb

J: James Doyle

T: Julie Camacho

6lb lower than for his close sixth in this race 12 months ago; he had the benefit of a pipe-opener before that race, though, and he comes here after a 264-day layoff; should be ending his losing run soon but perhaps not in this field.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
32,000euros foal, 65,000gns yearling; closely related to French 9.5f AW winner City Of Women (RPR 72) and half-brother to four winners in Italy; dam a 7f winner in Italy; yard has a modest strike-rate with 2yos this season.
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5th

7

(2)

11th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:52 Kempton (AW)

Odonnells Orchard

9st 7lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Not totally solid on his 6f turf form, having failed to back up Newbury Listed effort in two subsequent runs; however, has a respectable peak rating at face value and holds possibilities if proving suited by this change of trip/surface.

9/1

5th

3

(7)

8th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Ascot

Odonnells Orchard

9st 7lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Tom Dascombe

Fourth in two starts at Newbury (6f, good; 33-1) in July, firstly in a novice (form worked out well) and then in a Listed contest (66-1); failed by some way to match that form at Salisbury (6f, good; 5-2) last month and has something to prove all of a sudden.

5/1

5th
7 (8)
Navy Jack

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£47,000 yearling; dam a 6f AW 2yo winner; stable capable of readying a newcomer and the market is usually a good guide.
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1st

9

(11)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Sandown

Navy Jack

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Second in maiden here (7f, soft) in July on second start, seeing his race out well to pass Kings Valley late on; major player on that but he flopped when favourite at Newbury (7f, good to soft) over three weeks later.

6/1

10th

12

(4)

19th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:05 Newbury

Navy Jack

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Clive Cox

Ran okay on debut here before taking second at Sandown (7f, soft) after seeing his race out well; has a Group 2 entry and looks sure to be involved.

2/1

2nd

9

(7)

27th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Sandown

Navy Jack

9st 7lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

14-1, about 4l fifth of eight in novice at Newbury (6f, good) three weeks ago showed significant ability but two others in this have shown more.

16/1

5/2

Form: 2

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
20-1 and green on his Windsor debut last month (6f, good to firm) but ran a race full of promise in drawing clear with the winner; that form looks solid, with the winner going in again next time and the third beaten under 4l at Royal Ascot; more to come as he gains experience and his trainer has won this race in four of the last six years, including the last three renewals; one to take seriously.
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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

100/1

Form: 9

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
33-1 and always in rear when last of nine on his Windsor debut ten days ago (6f, good to firm); a huge step forward is required.
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6th

5

(6)

16th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Glen Heste

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Peak effort came when a close second in trying to make all at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) last month, when on this mark; hasn't helped his cause by racing freely on his last two starts (both around 1m) so this return to 7f may help; not ruled out.

7/2

6th

7

(2)

3rd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Glen Heste

8st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Evans

took keen hold, prominent

6/1

7th

9

(12)

24th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Glen Heste

9st 2lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

Exceed And Excel gelding who advanced his form on just his second handicap start when runner-up over C&D three weeks ago; that form has been franked so he must enter calculations nudged up 1lb.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to minor 6f AW winner Frank Cool (RPR 64); dam a maiden half-sister to useful 7f winner Vibe Queen; stable not renowned for winning 2yo newcomers.
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3

(10)

12th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:20 Southwell (AW)

Cut To The Chase

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Won three of his last four starts over 6f at different venues; shrugged off a 6lb rise last time and bids to do so again returned to further here (unlikely to be an issue); course debut.

13/8

1st

1

(4)

18th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cut To The Chase

9st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

prominent, shaken up and pressed leaders against far rail over 1f out, soon led

6/4

1st

1

(4)

18th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cut To The Chase

9st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

prominent, shaken up and pressed leaders against far rail over 1f out, soon led, hung right inside final furlong, went further clear inside final 110yds, readily

6/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
30,000euros foal, £41,000 yearling; half-brother to 6f winner Makhan King (RPR 59); dam a 5f winner (62); others have more compelling credentials.
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7th

3

(5)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Wessex

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

took keen hold, prominent, weakened over 2f out

12/1

7th

3

(5)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Wessex

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

took keen hold, prominent, weakened over 2f out

12/1

9th

6

(8)

28th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:15 Redcar

Wessex

9st 8lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: David & Nicola Barron

held up in rear, no impression from over 2f out

50/1

Non-runners

Wessex

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.20
Straight Forecast £13.16
Trifecta £83.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Boyfriend

Telegraph:

Array

The Star:

Array

RP RATINGS:

Boyfriend

TOPSPEED:

Boyfriend

POSTDATA:

Boyfriend

The Times:

Boyfriend

The Guardian:

Boyfriend

Daily Mail:

Boyfriend

D Express:

Boyfriend

Daily Mirror:

Boyfriend

The Sun:

Boyfriend

Daily Record:

Boyfriend