July 07 / 15.40 Sandown

15.40

Good To Soft

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £7731
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Late foal, by Kingman; seventh foal; half-brother to winners Flavius (7f-1m2f including 2yo/Irish and US Listed; RPR 111), Oyster Box (US Graded stakes-placed 6f/2yo/1m turf; 98) and Tankerville (1m 2yo; 92); dam French/US 1m-1m4f winner (including 1m2f Grade 2; 110); needs a close look.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(8)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newbury

Starlore

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Met plenty of trouble in running when seventh of 13 from the back at Goodwood (7f, good) in May, beaten a touch over 2l; Royal Ascot handicap (1m, good to firm; 16-1) was disappointing but this 3yo is not dismissed on today's first run since.

7/1

25th

5

(22)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Starlore

9st 5lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Has been set some tough tasks since his debut win but there were signs of finding his level when an unlucky-in-running seventh in the 7f handicap at Goodwood last month won by Qirat; he was beaten a smidgeon over 2l and could easily have threatened on another day; worth a second look off an untouched mark; bred for this far.

14/1

7th

2

(17)

25th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Goodwood

Starlore

9st 6lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Sir Michael Stoute

slowly away, held up in last

14/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 7.4f-1m6f winner (including 2yo/Group 3; RPR 105), sister to three winners at 1m4f+, out of US turf-winning close relative of 1m-1m2f turf Grade 1 winner Court Vision; stablemate of Blue Collar, so the market moves should give big clues.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(3)

21st Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Newbury

Maximum Dividend

9st 4lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

led

6/4

2nd

6

(10)

7th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:40 Sandown

Maximum Dividend

9st 7lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

midfield, ran green and niggled along briefly halfway

14/1

OUR TIP

5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
600,000euros yearling; ninth foal; Dubawi colt who is brother to 7f/1m winner Everest Rose (including 2yo/German Listed; RPR 100), half-brother to five winners including The Juliet Rose (1m-1m4f including 2yo/Group 2; 113); dam 1m3f-1m4f winner (100); very much one to note.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

(1)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 1

18:15 Windsor

Arabian Crown

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Appleby

Prominent in the market for last year's Epsom Derby after winning the Sandown Classic Trial (1m2f, good to soft), but not seen again until Meydan in March this year; hasn't really threatened in four Group races since returning and ran particularly poorly at Goodwood (1m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago; this is a drop in grade but he still has plenty to prove; entered in the Irish St Leger.

5/2

5th

3

(2)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

13:20 Goodwood

Arabian Crown

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Made it four wins from first five starts when impressive in Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft; won twice on soft as 2yo) last April; missed the rest of 2024 and has not sparked in the same way in his three outings this season, gelded before latest; mixed messages but returning to softer ground today could be a big plus point.

4/1

3rd

1

(2)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket (July)

Arabian Crown

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

Made it four wins from first five starts when impressive in Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft) last term; missed the rest of 2024 and wasn't at the top of his game on either run this spring; something to prove but gelded since last time which could help him tap back into his earlier promise; two wins on good ground, unraced on faster; interesting.

13/2

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
46,000gns foal, 135,000gns yearling; sixth foal; half-brother to three winners including Gracian (French/German 1m1f/1m4f) and Gran Geste (French 1m7f); dam unraced half-sister to German Group 1 winners Giuliani (1m2f) and Guignol (1m4f) out of Italian Oaks winner; stoutly bred, son of Crystal Ocean; perhaps one for later on.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(10)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 2

14:10 Ascot

Wild Waves

10st 2lb

J: Hugh Bowman

T: Andrew Balding

Progressive handicapper last season who ended up in the St Leger, perhaps a little flattered by that bare result as the form has not been repeated; third in the 2m5f Queen Alexandra at Royal Ascot on penultimate outing was clearly his most competitive show this season and gives hope, but he flopped at Newbury on latest.

5/1

3

(4)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 110y

Class 2

14:25 Newbury

Wild Waves

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Progressive handicapper last season and ended up in the St Leger; perhaps a little flattered by that bare result, as the form has not been repeated, but third in the 2m5f Queen Alexandra at Royal Ascot on latest outing was clearly his most competitive show this season and gives hope; more to prove on softer than good but overall he looks of renewed interest.

4/1

11

(11)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

2m 5f 143y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Wild Waves

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Regularly hooded and goes on all ground; progressive 1m4f/1m6f handicapper last season and ended up in the St Leger (wasn't disgraced, beaten 7l); hasn't really got anything going this year since gelded, last time finishing last of four runners in an Italian Listed race (1m4f); every chance on the figures if rediscovering his mojo and seeing out the trip, but there are doubts on both counts.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
200,000euros foal, 475,000gns yearling; fifth foal; half-brother to winners The Acropolis (6.3f 2yo; Listed-placed at 7f/1m; RPR 108) and Rocket Science (7f/7.3f; 100); dam Group-placed 5f 2yo winner (98), half-sister to Group-placed 7f 2yo winner Marsh Hawk; trainer had a 2yo debutant win well over C&D three weeks ago.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(4)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Devils Point

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: David Menuisier

Suited by ground softer than good; made all in the 2024 German 2,000 Guineas but struggled in French Group 1 next time; best to assume he'll need the outing on return from 14-month absence, unless the market suggests otherwise.

25/1

1st

2

(3)

3rd May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Goodwood

Devils Point

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Menuisier

Ffos Las maiden winner (7.4f, soft) last August who twice made the frame at Group 3 level before excelling himself when second of seven in the Group 1 Kameko Futurity at Doncaster (1m, heavy) in October; slightly disappointing when only third of seven in a Deauville Group 3 (7f, heavy) last month, but may have had an excuse and this looks a good opportunity.

1/3

1st

2

(3)

3rd May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Goodwood

Devils Point

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Menuisier

Ffos Las maiden winner (7.4f, soft) last August who twice made the frame at Group 3 level before excelling himself when second of seven in the Group 1 Kameko Futurity at Doncaster (1m, heavy) in October; slightly disappointing when only third of seven in a Deauville Group 3 (7f, heavy) last month, but may have had an excuse and this looks a good opportunity.

1/3

9/1

Form: 63

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair form at Chester (6f, good) on debut and showed some improvement when third of 13 in novice at Newbury (6.5f, good) three weeks ago, albeit nearly 1l behind Judge Frank after making most; likely to improve again.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
135,000gns yearling; first foal; dam 1m2f winner (RPR 79), sister to winners Sealife (useful 1m/1m2f) and Be My Sea (1m6f-2m4f Flat and 2m7f hurdle) out of 1m2f winning half-sister to Melbourne Cup winner Rekindling; one of two for Richard Hannon and the market can guide.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(3)

13th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Collar

9st 11lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

led narrowly or disputed lead

14/1

7th

5

(3)

13th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Collar

9st 11lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

led narrowly or disputed lead

14/1

8th

12

(5)

29th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

14:25 Southwell (AW)

Blue Collar

9st 4lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

led early, headed and prominent after 1f

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; closely related to 6.5f/7f winner Isaac Shelby (including Group 3 and 2yo Group 2; RPR 117), half-brother to Italian 9.5f 2yo winner Sirya Star; dam unraced half-sister to a US 1m6f Grade 2 turf winner; trainer had a very promising 2yo debutant win (warm favourite) last month.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(8)

26th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Leicester

Happy Chandler

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Blake

Runner-up on reappearance at Bath (1m, good) last month then won over C&D (good to firm) before a good second at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm); arrives at the top of his game and he's a strong contender.

15/8

2nd

3

(8)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Windsor

Happy Chandler

9st 3lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Michael Blake

Off the mark at the 17th attempt when making all at Leicester 12 days ago (1m2f, good to firm); up 5lb but the latest run was his first at the trip and he may be able to build on it.

5/2

1st

12

(9)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Leicester

Happy Chandler

8st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Michael Blake

On reduced mark and he returned from a break with a good second behind an improver at Bath (1m, good) three weeks ago; has claims if he can back that up but he's still a maiden 16 starts and has stamina to prove at this new trip.

8/1

Form: 2

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
16,000gns yearling; 33-1 for novice at Newbury (6.5f, good) three weeks ago but he seriously outperformed those odds when staying on steadily into second of 13 after a slow start (passed Overlooked close home); that form wouldn't trouble a useful newcomer but he looks sure to improve.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

7th

7

(3)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:52 Bath

Judge Frank

8st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: John & Rhys Flint

Won two in a row on turf in September 2024 but he's drawn a blank since and was well held on C&D reappearance (good) 12 days ago; may have needed that run but he's hard to predict and others are more convincing; blinkers reapplied.

10/1

11th

6

(2)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Judge Frank

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Regressed last year and goes without the usual headgear on his return from four months off; twice ran well off higher marks over C&D last summer, though, and ran well on his 2yo debut, so a better showing wouldn't surprise as long as there's not much rain.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
45,000gns yearling; tenth foal; half-brother to six winners including Certain Lad (6f-1m2f including 2yo/Group 3; 114), Brandon Castle (1m4f-1m6f, 102; useful 2m hurdle), The Statesman (1m1f-1m2f; 99) and Gather Ye Rosebuds (1m2f; 98); trainer has few 2yo turf winners.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(5)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

20:00 Brighton

Standbackandlook

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: William Knight

Completed a 1m6f double at Wolverhampton last summer but he's lost his way since and has been tailed off in two AW runs this spring; has lots to prove back on turf and he's 0-10 in this sphere.

10/1

5

(5)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

20:00 Brighton

Standbackandlook

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: William Knight

Completed a 1m6f double at Wolverhampton last summer but he's lost his way since and has been tailed off in two AW runs this spring; has lots to prove back on turf and he's 0-10 in this sphere.

10/1

6th

3

(1)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Standbackandlook

9st 9lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: William Knight

slowly into stride, soon led, headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £112.20
Straight Forecast £149.08
Trifecta £401.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Arabian Crown

POSTDATA:

Starlore

Telegraph:

Devil's Point

The Guardian:

Devil's Point

The Times:

Starlore

D Express:

Starlore

NEWMARKET:

Arabian Crown

Daily Mail:

Arabian Crown

Daily Mirror:

Arabian Crown

The Sun:

Arabian Crown

The Star:

Arabian Crown

Daily Record:

Arabian Crown